Pro-83 on sale at $55 or did I luck out?
 

Went to the local Radio Shack. Inquired about the Pro-83. $55 he said.
I promptly snagged one. Did he miskey something, or are they $55?

Evan
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It doesn't look like it's a current model. That being the case, I think the
manager can sell it for what ever price he wants. In any event, sounds like
you got yourself a deal!

Bill Crocker


"Evan Platt" wrote in message
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Went to the local Radio Shack. Inquired about the Pro-83. $55 he said.
I promptly snagged one. Did he miskey something, or are they $55?

Evan
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On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 18:40:56 -0500, "Bill Crocker"
wrote:

It doesn't look like it's a current model. That being the case, I think the
manager can sell it for what ever price he wants. In any event, sounds like
you got yourself a deal!

The 83 is pretty new. I doubt it's more than a year or two old.

Evan
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On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 18:40:56 -0500, "Bill Crocker"
wrote:

It doesn't look like it's a current model. That being the case, I think
the
manager can sell it for what ever price he wants. In any event, sounds
like
you got yourself a deal!

The 83 is pretty new. I doubt it's more than a year or two old.

I thought it was a brand new model.

DeWayne


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On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 02:12:16 GMT, "DeWayne" wrote:

The 83 is pretty new. I doubt it's more than a year or two old.

I thought it was a brand new model.

Could be new. As I said, I doubt it's been out more than a year, if
that.
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On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 02:21:23 GMT, Never anonymous Bud
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There's no such model (yet) on the RS website.

The Pro-83 is a brand new model, and probably should have a price over $200.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...%5Fid=20%2D501

It's brand new. Normal price at $119, some stores are offering it
today at $55. This appears to be only some stores.

I have one in my hand. :)

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I have one in my hand.

The RS description doesn't mention trunking. Does it not trunk?? RM ~

On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 21:49:54 -0600, "Rob Mills"
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The RS description doesn't mention trunking. Does it not trunk?? RM ~

No. It's a simple 200 channel conventional scanner with Signal Stalker
that finds nearby transmitters and switches to that frequency.

But, for $55 (which apparently was a today only unadvertised sale at a
few RS's), it's a DAMN good find!

Heck, even at $119 (the regular price), it can't be beat.

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with Signal Stalker

It will be interesting to hear how well the "Stalker" works. I assume it
will sniff them out faster than a regular scanner in search mode. RM~

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with Signal Stalker

It will be interesting to hear how well the "Stalker" works. I assume it
will sniff them out faster than a regular scanner in search mode. RM~

From what I've read it's almost instantaneous.

DeWayne

My bad! Radio Shack doesn't do a very good job of keeping their web site up
to date. I just searched on "PRO-83", and it came up with a "Stylus, Shure
N95-ED or Equivalent". Sad.

Bill Crocker


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On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 18:40:56 -0500, "Bill Crocker"
wrote:

It doesn't look like it's a current model. That being the case, I think
the
manager can sell it for what ever price he wants. In any event, sounds
like
you got yourself a deal!

The 83 is pretty new. I doubt it's more than a year or two old.

Evan
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"Bill Crocker" wrote in message
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I just searched on "PRO-83", and it came up with a "Stylus, Shure
N95-ED or Equivalent".

Try 20-501

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"Evan Platt" wrote in message
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with Signal Stalker

It will be interesting to hear how well the "Stalker" works. I assume it
will sniff them out faster than a regular scanner in search mode. RM~

From what I've read it's almost instantaneous.

DeWayne

Just got off the phone with a ratshack emp here in MN. He said that the $55
deal was a 'puter mistake and they were not supposed to sell at that. Was
only good on the 31st and 1st. Damn!

"Bill Crocker" wrote in message
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My bad! Radio Shack doesn't do a very good job of keeping their web site
up to date. I just searched on "PRO-83", and it came up with a "Stylus,
Shure N95-ED or Equivalent". Sad.

The Pro-83 is supposed to be about half price the day after Thanksgiving.
Buy it now and get your refund then. That's what I did.

DeWayne


Bill Crocker


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On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 18:40:56 -0500, "Bill Crocker"
wrote:

It doesn't look like it's a current model. That being the case, I think
the
manager can sell it for what ever price he wants. In any event, sounds
like
you got yourself a deal!

The 83 is pretty new. I doubt it's more than a year or two old.

Evan
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From: Richard

I am a RadioShack Dealer in Georgia. Yes that was a mistake! They will
go on sale for a few hours the day after Thanksgiving for $59.99. Each
store will have a limited supply to sell at that price otherwise they cost
us about $80.00. RadioShack price protection does NOT apply to "Hot
Friday" ( the day after Thanksgiving) sales. We just got our first shipment
in Monday, and they are NICE. However RS has no idea when the software
will be ready, Don at Starrsoft.com does not have the software either.
It is nice and the stalker function works well, our 911 service bought
one today to use as a freq. counter.

/Richard

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"DeWayne" wrote in message
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"Rob Mills" wrote in message
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"Evan Platt" wrote in message
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with Signal Stalker

It will be interesting to hear how well the "Stalker" works. I assume
it
will sniff them out faster than a regular scanner in search mode. RM~

From what I've read it's almost instantaneous.

DeWayne

Just got off the phone with a ratshack emp here in MN. He said that the
$55
deal was a 'puter mistake and they were not supposed to sell at that. Was
only good on the 31st and 1st. Damn!

"Debbie Grimes" wrote in message
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From: Richard

I am a RadioShack Dealer in Georgia. Yes that was a mistake! They will
go on sale for a few hours the day after Thanksgiving for $59.99. Each
store will have a limited supply to sell at that price otherwise they cost
us about $80.00. RadioShack price protection does NOT apply to "Hot
Friday" ( the day after Thanksgiving) sales. We just got our first
shipment
in Monday, and they are NICE. However RS has no idea when the software
will be ready, Don at Starrsoft.com does not have the software either.
It is nice and the stalker function works well, our 911 service
bought
one today to use as a freq. counter.

/Richard

Great! Thanks Debbie!

i wish the canadian stores would become a radio shack store again. there is
nothing but crap in them now. a whole wall of clocks where radio scanners
should be.


"Debbie Grimes" wrote in message
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From: Richard

I am a RadioShack Dealer in Georgia. Yes that was a mistake! They will
go on sale for a few hours the day after Thanksgiving for $59.99. Each
store will have a limited supply to sell at that price otherwise they cost
us about $80.00. RadioShack price protection does NOT apply to "Hot
Friday" ( the day after Thanksgiving) sales. We just got our first
shipment
in Monday, and they are NICE. However RS has no idea when the software
will be ready, Don at Starrsoft.com does not have the software either.
It is nice and the stalker function works well, our 911 service
bought
one today to use as a freq. counter.

/Richard

"MnMikew" wrote in message
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"DeWayne" wrote in message
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"Rob Mills" wrote in message
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"Evan Platt" wrote in message
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with Signal Stalker

It will be interesting to hear how well the "Stalker" works. I
assume
it
will sniff them out faster than a regular scanner in search mode.
RM~

From what I've read it's almost instantaneous.

DeWayne

Just got off the phone with a ratshack emp here in MN. He said that the
$55
deal was a 'puter mistake and they were not supposed to sell at that.
Was
only good on the 31st and 1st. Damn!