hear a Yes, I just purchase a new police scanner called the pro 164 and I want to know does it has a squelch knob for hissing sounds, thanks charles
781151
Yes-The squelch knob is the lower part of the volume knob just turn it to the right.
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http://www.scancat.com/OnLineHelp/OEM_Radio_Owners_Manuals/PRO-163-164-OWNERS%20MANUAL_2000164_PM_EN.pdfAfter you download the manual take a look at page 4. The Volume control has another fatter knob toward the bottom of it that functions as a squelch. Good Luck Mike
781153
http://www.scancat.com/OnLineHelp/OEM_Radio_Owners_Manuals/PRO-163-164-OWNERS%20MANUAL_2000164_PM_EN.pdf After you download the manual take a look at page 4. The Volume control has another fatter knob toward the bottom of it that functions as a squelch. Good Luck Mike
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Big Marcus, A very big yes on Ka detection. My commute each day is through SE MA and RI and my whistler always alerts me well in advance when the stateys are setting up a trap. As for GPS, not sure since neither model that I have owned had that feature. Hope that info helps. BTW, for the price, Whistler can't be beat.
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I live in Colorado so the police do not care. If it is a problem in your state put a piece of black tape over the lights. The front of the display lights up and beeps like crazy. As a side note the detector has gone off every time a patrol car has had the radar on. I drive about 300 highway miles a week and so far it has always worked.
565528
Yes. There is an audio signal graphic on the lower right hand side which will beep when a continuity check is performed.
1111484
I have no problems detecting police . However if they don't have their radars on it will Not detect any even if they are parked on the road side awaiting you . They do however will surprise you with turning their radar on and off at random . Hope this helps you . If not maybe your detector is not functioning correctly ?
620993
My neighbor has one of these on his balcony. It beeps every few minutes. It reminds me of a smoke alarm needing batteries, except it sounds like a bird chirping. I'm not sure how that is supposed to deter birds.
2229832
It may be, but I gave this device a fairly negative review after I mistakenly called the police department when I was setting it up for my mother. I would suggest reading the most recent reviews before committing to buying it.
2171844
Yes, there are some considerations for this depending on your needs. Great information can be found regarding this topic here: http://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Bearcat_BC346XT_Police_Scanner_p/10-501357.htm
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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.
2019399
Sorry. It's been too long ago to remember about S/N's and registrations... I do know that this is the best detector i've ever owned. Operates flawlessly w/ excellent range. A real road warrior's best tool...
1045761
Depends on which features, are set; volume of the master knob, or volume, that you have selected. It has a lot of options and some of the overdrive options do make pre-noise, hiss. Gain is very important too. RTFM. Read the Fn manual. :)
1817578
NO> NO> NO> that is why this scanner sucks. it does continuous mode, NOT auto mode.
1444218
No squelch button, but my experience it is not needed with these intercoms. I am using them between floors and a workshop --- no noise experienced. Hope this helps.
2177550
The scanner does make some sound while it works, but in my experience this model is quieter than previous models. The loudest sound it makes is about as loud as someone coughing. Overall the sounds are not jarring, and will most likely not disturb anybody trying to sleep a couple rooms over/across the hall. They may be annoying to somebody trying to sleep in the same room as the scanner, though!
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Not that I know of. I can't find anything in the manuel that says it does. I didn't hear much noise though in the few that I have recorded. It will, of course pick up any nicks there are.
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I don't see a audio output socket on the unit. I would not buy this unit again, or any other radar detector. The police, at least where I live, are using "instant on" guns. So, by the time the detector goes off you're done. If you are lucky, maybe the guy ahead of you triggered the unit and you will get away without being stopped. It does do a lot of false responses from the radar on auto opening doors. Not recommended.
1212749
Yes, we really appreciate the alert when someone is coming down the drive. I really appreciate the metal motion detector as we have coyotes and deer, etc. The sound is not a buzz or bell, more like a ding...long short long. Maybe takes all of 5 seconds if that. It gets my attention but is not a pain.