I won't laugh, I have the same model. My dad gave me it a while ago and on
the manual he gave me with it has the date of Manufactur of 1988.
I'm getting a better one,hoopefully the better one will stay charged longer
lol.
Karen
"ConnieG999" wrote in message
...
I've just been given a Bearcat 100 xlt handheld scanner. Heaven only knows
how
old it is - the manufacture date reads: ICHO. Anyway, is the darn thing
even
worth downloading a manual for? I know it "works" because I can pick up
the
weather service. The preprogrammed channels, however, don't work in my
area.
This was a friend's attempt to save me a few bucks. So, in the event that
you
folks don't think I should waste my time with this old thing, what
make/model
would you suggest for me? I just want to entertain myself with whatever I
can
listen to, especially at night when I can't sleep. I'm on disability and
housebound, so money is an issue, but I'll pay a little extra if it's
worth
going up a step or two to have access to some "good stuff."
I read parts of the FAQ and have the impression that the recommendations
might
include Uniden BC 785 or Radio Shack Pro 95. I don't care if it's handheld
or
table model.
Thanks for all the help you can provide.


Connie
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