Uniden America UB363 Users manual
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This product uses one or more of the following patents:
Other patents pending.
* These patents are under license from Gray Electronics, Inc.
** These patents are under license from Counter Technologies, Inc.
*** These patents are under license from G/Tracker Technologies, Inc.
**** This patent is under license from Gregory D. Knox.
Patented DVSI Vocoder:
US Patent Nos. 5,870,405; 5,649,050; 5,630,011; 5,581,656; 5,517,511; 5,491,772;
5,247,579; and 5,226,084.
These patents are all licensed from Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI).
© 2010 Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Worth, Texas.
HomePatrol-1 is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Worth, Texas.
Issue 0.01, July 2010
Questions? Problems? Get help on the web at www.HomePatrol-1.com or www.uniden.com.
Or call our Customer Service line at 800-292-2294.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 1
WHAT IS THE HOMEPATROL-1? .................................................................................................................. 3
What are HomePatrol-1’s Features ............................................................................................................ 3
How Does the HomePatrol-1 Work? ....................................................................................................... 3
What You Do ....................................................................................................................................... 3
What You Hear in the United States ................................................................................................... 4
What Else Can HomePatrol-1 Do?........................................................................................................... 4
Create Favorites Lists .......................................................................................................................... 4
Avoid Transmissions............................................................................................................................ 4
Replay Transmissions .......................................................................................................................... 4
Record Transmissions ......................................................................................................................... 4
Use GPS Input ..................................................................................................................................... 5
HOMEPATROL-1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ........................................................................................... 6
Hardware ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Base Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Firmware ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Main Screen Overview ........................................................................................................................ 7
How to Update HomePatrol-1 Firmware ............................................................................................ 9
HOMEPATROL-1 OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................. 10
Start-Up Wizard .................................................................................................................................... 10
Selecting Channels to Monitor .............................................................................................................. 10
Change Location................................................................................................................................ 11
Select Service Types .......................................................................................................................... 11
Set Range .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Select a Favorites List to Monitor ..................................................................................................... 11
Avoiding Transmissions ..................................................................................................................... 12
Customizing Your Monitoring Experience ............................................................................................. 12
Adjusting Listening Volume ............................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting Screen Tap Volumes .......................................................................................................... 13
Equalizing the Volume Level ............................................................................................................. 13
Adjusting the Screen ......................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting Contrast and Backlight Level ............................................................................................. 14
Adjusting Auto Dim or Power Save ................................................................................................... 14
Setting Automatic Shutoff ................................................................................................................. 14
BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS ...................................................................................................................... 15
Creating a Favorites List ........................................................................................................................ 15
Saving to an Existing Favorites List ........................................................................................................ 16
Managing Favorites Lists ....................................................................................................................... 16
OTHER FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Avoid/Unavoid Transmissions ............................................................................................................... 17
How to Set the Avoid Default Value .................................................................................................. 17
How to Avoid a Transmission ............................................................................................................ 17
Replay ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Record ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Weather ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Monitoring Weather Channels .......................................................................................................... 20
Monitoring Weather Alerts ............................................................................................................... 20
Using HomePatrol-1 with an Accessory GPS Receiver .............................................................................. 21
Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol-1 ................................................................................................. 21
Setting Up GPS ...................................................................................................................................... 21
HOMEPATROL-1 AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE ............................................................................................. 22
Manage Profiles .................................................................................................................................... 22
Manage Favorites Lists .......................................................................................................................... 22
Manage Databases................................................................................................................................ 22
Manage Firmware Updates................................................................................................................... 22
Installing Sentinel .................................................................................................................................. 22
How to Install HomePatrol-1 Sentinel Software ................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................. 24
BATTERY AND POWER INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 25
Recharging the Batteries ................................................................................................................... 25
Appendices ............................................................................................................................................... 27
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Appendix A: HomePatrol-1 Specifications................................................................................................ 27
Appendix B: Band Coverage ..................................................................................................................... 29
Appendix C: Services Types ...................................................................................................................... 30
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The FCC Wants You to Know
IMPORTANT!
frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications
Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular
or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them.
The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be
prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions.
Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding
the laws in your community.
Modification Notice
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of
this product in any way other than as detailed by this User’s Guide, could void your authority
to operate this product.
This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio
Part 15 Information
This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
General Precautions
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:
Earphone Warning
You can use an optional 32Ω stereo headset or earphone with your scanner. Use of an
incorrect earphone or headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of
the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.
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Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the
earphone or headset. Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing
damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch
control setting. This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the
ear canal.
Liquid Exposure Warning
Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture!
Power Disconnection Caution
Important: Always turn the scanner off before disconnecting external power. Some settings
are saved only as the scanner is powering down.
Scanning Legally
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire
departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio
services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service
providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive.
However, there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These
include:
Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal
transmission)
Pager transmissions
Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and
possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a
conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity
is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular
telephone transmissions and the decoding of scrambled transmissions. This is done to comply
with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are not easy to modify to
pick up these transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that
could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with
your scanner’s internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this
manual could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. In some
areas, mobile and/or portable use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the
laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere
with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without
authorization.
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WHAT IS THE HOMEPATROL-1?
Uniden’s HomePatrol-1 is the first digital TrunkTracker IV Communications Receiver that requires no
user programming. Simply turn it on, enter your location, and you will immediately begin hearing
communications in your area. This functionality is made possible by combining the rich radio system
database from RadioReference.com with Uniden’s patented radio system selection methods to correctly
identify and monitor only nearby systems.
With the HomePatrol-1, you can also listen to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
weather channels and monitor weather alerts. Set your HomePatrol-1 to monitor these transmissions
when it is in a standby state or when it is turned on.
What are HomePatrol-1’s Features
System support:
- APCO 25 Trunked and Conventional
- Motorola Analog and Mixed Digital
- EDACS Narrow and Wide
- LTR
- Conventional
2 GB micro SD for storing favorites lists and recording transmissions
Factory programmed for all known radio systems in the United States and Canada
Zip code entry for instant reception of local Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
City selection for instant reception of local services
Autolocate that can quickly find local systems even if you don’t know where you are
Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for precise system selection and
continuing reselection when traveling
USB connection to PC for updates through HomePatrol-1 Sentinel software
Weather Alert Standby (SAME)
Instant replay plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.
One-touch recording to capture transmissions for later playback
Optional car mount kit
A coordinated HomePatrol-1 website (www.HomePatrol.com) provides a variety of support features and
information. Become part of the HomePatrol-1 family by getting involved in the discussion forums.
How Does the HomePatrol-1 Work?
What You Do
When you enter your location, the HomePatrol-1 searches its databases for channels within a specific
distance from that location. If you enter your zip code, HomePatrol-1 searches within a 10 mile radius of
the center of that zip code. If you enter the city, that range is 20 miles from the center of the city. If you
use the AutoLocate feature, that range increases to 30 miles. If you manually enter your latitude and
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longitude or connect an accessory GPS receiver, your HomePatrol-1 will select channels that apply to
your precise location.
HomePatrol-1 uses these databases:
Radio System Database – provided by www.radioreference.com, this database contains radio
system information including frequencies, trunked talk groups, and geographic locations for
radio systems across most of North America.
ZIP Code Geographic Database – provides geographical coordinates for every zip code in the US.
RadioReference SysID Database – contains system ID and geographic location information for
trunked radio systems across North America.
City Location Database – includes the centerpoint of most named cities and counties.
What You Hear in the United States
Your HomePatrol-1 receiver has over 10,000 police, fire, ambulance, business, utility, and other agencies
set for instant access. You can also listen to weather channels and weather alerts, and you can set your
HomePatrol-1 to monitor weather alerts while it is in a standby state.
NOTE: There are some communications that the public is locked out from monitoring. Your
HomePatrol-1 cannot receive agencies that scramble their communications or agencies on private
proprietary systems.
Because there are so many different kinds of communications going on, you can turn on specific types of
agencies you want to hear (and turn off those you don’t). Tap Menu/System Types to select these
agencies. Appendix C provides a list of system types and a brief description of them.
What Else Can HomePatrol-1 Do?
Create Favorites Lists
As you find transmissions you like and would like to monitor again, you can save them to a Favorites List.
When you opt to listen to a Favorites List, HomePatrol-1 will monitor only the transmissions on that list.
Avoid Transmissions
Just as you can save transmissions you want to hear again, you can also select transmissions for
HomePatrol-1 to avoid (ignore).
Replay Transmissions
HomePatrol-1’s Replay feature acts as an instant replay of the transmissions you’ve just heard. You can
set how long a period Replay will record for instant playback. This period can range from 30 seconds to
240 seconds (4 minutes). While you can replay that recording immediately and continue replaying it, you
cannot save it for future listening.
Record Transmissions
With HomePatrol-1, you can tap a button and begin recording the transmission you’re listening to.
When you begin recording, HomePatrol-1 adds the Replay recording buffer to the recording.
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HomePatrol-1 will continue recording until you tap again to stop. These recording sessions are saved
and can be replayed on demand. Rename and delete sessions through Replay Options.
Use GPS Input
HomePatrol-1 works with an accessory GPS receiver to provide the most accurate location setting
possible. You can set HomePatrol-1 to use GPS settings while you are traveling so you always receive the
most accurate transmissions for your location.
A Word About HomePatrol-1 Profiles
When you entered your zip code the first time, you began creating your first HomePatrol-1 profile. A
profile contains HomePatrol-1 settings like your location and associated transmissions from the
database, Favorites Lists and Avoids, etc. You automatically develop a profile as you monitor
transmissions and save some to Favorites Lists, avoid others, and adjust how HomePatrol-1 receives and
plays them.
HomePatrol-1 operates on a single profile at a time, so, if you want to significantly change your current
profile, save it to Sentinel first. The saved profile becomes a snapshot of your HomePatrol-1
configuration at that moment. When you want to restore that specific profile later, write it back to
HomePatrol-1. For example, if you are traveling to another city and you will be creating a profile for that
city, write your current profile to Sentinel. You can restore that profile when you return and all your
settings will be saved.
Refer to HomePatrol-1 Sentinel Software Help files for detailed information about profiles.
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HOMEPATROL-1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Hardware
The HomePatrol-1 unit comprises a base unit and antenna. Accessories included in the box are:
AC Power Adapter
Car Charger
USB Connection Cable
4 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
Car Mount Connector (for use with optional car mount, not provided)
Table Stand
Base Unit
The HomePatrol-1 base unit is 3.3 in (84.5 mm) H x 5.9 in (149 mm) W x 1.4 in (36.6 mm) D. It contains a
3.5-inch diagonal color touch-sensitive LCD screen. The left side of the unit provides headphone and
line out jacks and SMA antenna jack while the right side contains the USB, power jack, and serial port for
GPS.
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Level Name
Description
System
The overall system being monitored. (Example: Dallas)
Department
The name of the department being monitored. This department is part of the system
described previously. (Example: Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority)
Channel
The name of the channel being monitored. (Example: DART Transit Police)
Firmware
The HomePatrol-1 Main screen is the screen you will see when monitoring. From that screen, you can
also access other screens that let you adjust various settings and manage HomePatrol-1 features.
Main Screen Overview
The Main screen is the primary screen for HomePatrol-1. It displays the names of the transmission you
are listening to and gives you access to other features. The following sections provide a general
overview of this screen.
System, Department, and Channel Transmission
The three center rows of the Main screen display the system, department, and channel associated with
the transmission. If you want to hold on any of these, tap on it. HomePatrol-1 will hold and monitor that
specific level until you tap it again. A lock icon on that row displays to indicate the hold.
Submenu Pop-Ups
Tap on the ‹ tab on the right side of each line and a submenu pop-up displays. You can select from a set
of operations for that level, although some operations are not available for every level.
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