Scanner recomendations?
 

Is there a webpage that will review scanners, not necessarily new ones
though.

I am looking for a scanner that get the trunked systems. There are too many
PD's and FD's in my area that I am missing out on now.

I am looking for probably a used one, so it will need to be a couple of
years old.

Also looking for a webpage that tells how to use the trunked scanners. I
have never used one and know nothing about them. I would like to learn
before I buy something.


Thanks...

Chuck


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Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey," died peacefully at
the age of 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into
the
coffin. They put his left leg in and that's when things started going
downhill...

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Is there a webpage that will review scanners, not necessarily new ones
though.

I am looking for a scanner that get the trunked systems. There are too many
PD's and FD's in my area that I am missing out on now.

I am looking for probably a used one, so it will need to be a couple of
years old.

Also looking for a webpage that tells how to use the trunked scanners. I
have never used one and know nothing about them. I would like to learn
before I buy something.


Thanks...

Chuck


****
Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey," died peacefully at
the age of 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into
the
coffin. They put his left leg in and that's when things started going
downhill...




Grab a Pro-95 from Radio Shack. They are closing them out..

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...est=1&catalog%
5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F008%5F009%5F010 %5F003&product%5Fid=
20%2D525&hmcf=A

A great scanner..

BDK

For a great site to review scanners and see a variety of other info, try
www.strongsignals.net.

A superb site for trunked radio info is www.radioreference.com. There are
many other fine sites and a search will turn up many scanner links.

I have to agree that the Pro 95 is a fine scanner and a good buy at $150,
receiving both Motorola and EDACS systems. Before you buy, check to be sure
that these are being used in your area. The Pro 95 does not receive digital
signals, so checking the second site above for your local systems is
critical.

Good luck and good scanning.


"Chuck" wrote in message
...
Is there a webpage that will review scanners, not necessarily new ones
though.

I am looking for a scanner that get the trunked systems. There are too
many
PD's and FD's in my area that I am missing out on now.

I am looking for probably a used one, so it will need to be a couple of
years old.

Also looking for a webpage that tells how to use the trunked scanners. I
have never used one and know nothing about them. I would like to learn
before I buy something.


Thanks...

Chuck


****
Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey," died peacefully at
the age of 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into
the
coffin. They put his left leg in and that's when things started going
downhill...

Chuck,

You might want to visit www.radioreference.com and check out the forums for
your state and see if anyone is posting about the city you live in/near. I
have a PRO-95 and the trunking is great except for one thing, all the FD
channels are digital and some of the PD are also. In that case the PRO-96 or
the Uniden BC296D might be the better choice.

Keith

"Chuck" wrote in message
...
Is there a webpage that will review scanners, not necessarily new ones
though.

I am looking for a scanner that get the trunked systems. There are too
many
PD's and FD's in my area that I am missing out on now.

I am looking for probably a used one, so it will need to be a couple of
years old.

Also looking for a webpage that tells how to use the trunked scanners. I
have never used one and know nothing about them. I would like to learn
before I buy something.


Thanks...

Chuck


****
Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey," died peacefully at
the age of 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into
the
coffin. They put his left leg in and that's when things started going
downhill...