The Uniden Homepatrol HP1 and HP2 comes with software but the included software has some limitations.
Video: Intro to ARC Patrol Software for HomePatrol and the HomePatrol-2
With ARC PATROL you expand the functionality of your HP-1:
Add a frequency that is not in the built-in database
Add a talkgroup that is not in the built-in database
Add a trunk system that is not in the built-in database
Add Nascar and other race frequencies
Change Alpha tags
Change or add subtones
Add Airband, CB, Marine, Railroad, FRS and GMRS frequencies
Change the service type of frequencies and/or talkgroups
Search a frequency range
Other features in ARC PATROL:
ARC-PATROL includes the most versatile and most feature rich editor available on the market.
ARC-PATROL combines the best of 2 worlds! With ARC-PATROL you can directly access (*) the RadioReference.com Database and import trunk and conventional systems directly into your HP-1!
Built-in lookup utility to find Latitude & Longitude based on US address, zip code, POI, AOI or airport code.
Built-in lookup utility to find zip code based on US address.
ARC PATROL is fully compatible with the new Radioreference WebService
Handy tools menu
Copy/paste departments between systems, building new favorite systems was never this easy!
ARC PATROL automatically detects your HP1 and creates favorite files for you!
'ARC Patrol' contains Uniden proprietary and/or copyrighted information. Used under license.
ARC PATROL is not a replacement for Uniden Sentinel software. Sentinel is used to update firmware and the database in the HP-1. ARC PATROL manages your favorites.
* Radioreference import requires additional subscription and is NOT included with ARC-PATROL.
Screenshots: (click for larger image)
'ARC Patrol' contains Uniden proprietary and/or copyrighted information. Used under license.