Nascar scanner: Can you use this scanner at home and still listen to the Nascar race?
399676
You have to be at the track. There are several ways to monitor the driver channels from home, but you'll need a computer or possibly a smart phone. Search around on NASCAR.COM. I'm pretty sure there is a cost involved.
556707
yes you can cue and monitor your next track as long as you use the splitter.
1031039
Programing the scanner to specific frequencies is very easy. If you're not into reading manuals, you can go to YouTube, which is what I did, and watch a little kid show you how it's done.
1061335
According to the MP NAvigator software that comes with it you can do a Duplex batch scan. I've never actually done it, but it appears to put it all together.
2178616
It's an excellent choice. I use the stock antenna that the Home Patrol Scanner came with and it works fine. No outside antenna is needed. It requires no programming as the entire USA/Canada database is pre-loaded. You just put in the batteries, which are included. You then put in your owner info, if you want to, enter the date and time, then your zip code, and it automatically starts scanning the police, fire, and EMS channels in your zip code. If you want to change what you listen to, just tap the Menu, then tap Select Service Types, and it brings up the different categories you can listen to. You just touch a category to turn it on or off. You can also connect it to a computer and download the database, but that isn't a requirement. The color touch screen makes the Home Patrol the best scanner for pure listening enjoyment. If you buy it, I suggest you invest in 4 extra batteries and a battery charger. It's a lot more convenient to just change the batteries when they get low and charge up the low ones in the external charger while you continue listening. Of course, the Home Patrol can charge the batteries while you are listening on AC power, but you can't move it around like you can when its working off battery power.
1616200
Yes. You will have to manually program it for any channels. Others have indicated that the manual is pretty sketchy with details on how to manually do that. The computer minimizes the programing down to about 3 minutes total. After programming, a computer is no longer necessary. I have zero scanner experience and I love this scanner!
1616197
Yes. It takes a while, but if you have the frequencies and sub-fleets you can manually program it. If you live in an area that is pre-programmed, you can just turn it on and hit that state system and it will start receiving. If you know someone who has already done all that on the same scanner it it a simple job to just clone their programming to yours.
671629
Find a station that absolutely does not come in and use that one. I've used it in vehicles that have awesome reception and it can be a pain some times because you might have to change stations on both the unit and the stereo to continue to listen. Usually the higher and lower channels are not used (I.E. 88.1 or 107.1)
1882387
im sure you can but u will have to have it uninstalled and reinstalled to do soo because it hooks up to your radio system and battery in your car also i had to get bestbuy to install it. its not something you can do yourself at home
1951222
Yes. just plug it in the lighter plug and set the tuner and radio to the clearest station. there is even a memory button so it will remember the station you like the best. you can scan for stations or go through each station manually.
2049934
In a word....NO. This scanner is analog only, so can't pick up any broadcast in digital.
1058514
It has preset NASCAR frequencies. But, I have never tried them. The search features should also help when at the events.
1523986
This unit has a video out component connection, file format I am unsure on but if it's on an ipod the unit can read it. I don't believe it can separate sources though so if you play a movie/TV show, the audio will play through the whole car.
969453
I listened to my 'broadcast' for at LEAST 1/4 mile one day as I drove away from my house. (I will caution you, however, that you should use this ability with caution. As someone else has commented, the device does not meet FCC Requirement, 'Part 15'--or something like that. Use it responsibly.)
644029
Yes you can own but refer to the ARRL licensing rules if you wish to transmitt on HAM frequencies. Since this is also a scanner in a sense, you are free to listen to a tremendous amout of channels available to monitor.
251480
Since you asked the question, you are not prepared to program this scanner. The comments made by Al Buterol on 4/7/2014 are right on target. Go one step further and purchase it from the vendor fully programmed for your area of use. Good luck.
1392774
Yes you can use this scanner on newer cars, and their good at updates over the web.