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April 6th 05, 04:20 PM

In article a_I4e.4036$ZV5.2479@fed1read05, says...

Today I went on line and downloaded the Radio Shack Pro-96 manual. I also
noticed other things like a DSP software upgrade. I have to admit that after
reading the Icom IC-R20, Uniden BC-296 and the Radio Shack Pro-96, The Radio
Shack seems like a very Clear Winner based on Ease of operation, and
software updates and flexibility!!! If the Pro-96 PERFORMS as good as
everyone is telling me, then it seems like the logical choice. With
Performance and Build Quality superior have I missed anything???

"RSL" wrote in message
news:xyZ3e.3171$ZV5.3035@fed1read05...
Reports of problems with the BC296D having sensitivity issues early on. I
guess they just broke. Has this problem now been resolved??? In addition
is this still the best hand held scanner on the market or do you have
another pick for the top radio. Icom IC-R20 is nice but seems to lack the
TRUE scanner options that Uniden puts in its units. Just looking for an
update on this radio. Thank You!!

Nope. The 296 I had was as sensitive as the 96, but intermod was worse,
so I'd take the 96 for that alone. If you program it with the PC
software you can get on the web, it's pretty painless to set up. Using
it takes a little time, but if you have used a scanner before, it's not
difficult.

Icom's problem is that Uniden and GRE have most of the scanner patents
split between them and so Icom would have to pay $$$ for rights. If Icom
would do this, make a digital trunk tracker that had decent scan speed
(the patents again), and normal scanning by bank (Patents!), and the RF
performance of my old 24AT they would have a killer if they could price
it at 500 bucks or so.

BDK