"Bill Crocker" wrote in
:

Keeping in mind, one of your original considerations...the PRO-95 uses
only four, standard "AA" batteries, where the BC245-XLT has that pesky
rechargeable battery pack. During a crisis, you may find it easier to
find more "AA" batteries than a way to charge your battery pack. The
PRO-95 also allows for alpha tags for each channel, where the
BC245-XLT does not.

Bill Crocker



"Maqo" wrote in message
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Are there any strong feelings about the RS Pro 95 versus the Uniden
BC245XLT? They seem to have similar prices / features.
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Leave us not forget that the Pro95 has a cloning and PC interface
feature. The only fly in the ointment here is that the PC interface cable
available from Radio Shack is not compatible with the Pro95, but it is
compatible with other models (don't ask me which ones). The cable is a
rare breed, it has a 1/8-inch phono plug at the scanner end and a DB9
plug at the PC end (this connects to the PC's serial port). Why Radio
Shack doesn't offer a cable that'll work with the Pro95, I have no idea.

About batteries: The Pro95's batteries are inserted into a plastic module
which is then inserted into the battery compartment. There are two such
modules. The one that comes with the scanner is not recharge capable, but
there's one sold seperately that is.