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Uniden BC296D, Update Please!!
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!! |
Consider Radio Shack's (GRE Mfg.), PRO-96. The Icom IC-R20 does not do
Trunk Tracking, or Digital modes. If you don't need digital, consider Radio Shack's (GRE Mfg.), PRO-95, the price has been reduced to only $129.99, an exceptional deal! Bill Crocker "RSL" wrote in message news:xyZ3e.3171$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!! |
Bill, I was not even aware that Radio Shack made this high end of a scanner, PRO-96 , I just checked it out ?? How long has it been on the market, and has it received very good reviews.. Funny, I though Uniden was the leader in the scanner world??
Robert, San Diego "Bill Crocker" wrote in message ... Consider Radio Shack's (GRE Mfg.), PRO-96. The Icom IC-R20 does not do Trunk Tracking, or Digital modes. If you don't need digital, consider Radio Shack's (GRE Mfg.), PRO-95, the price has been reduced to only $129.99, an exceptional deal! Bill Crocker "RSL" wrote in message news:xyZ3e.3171$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!! |
Radio shack suxs! and NO! sensitivity issues
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High Robert!
Below, is quoted text, from a recent post of mine. Easier than re-typing it all! Bill The Radio Shack (GRE Manufactured), PRO-96 Hand-Held, and the newly release PRO-2096 Mobile/Base work very well. In addition to those, Uniden Bearcat BC296D Hand-Held, and BC796D Mobile/Base work too. The earlier generation Uniden Bearcats, that also had "Digital" capability, DO NOT work. Even though they are digital, the baud rate is not high enough, to be compatible with Michigan's system. I've owned the Uniden BC796D, and the Radio Shack PRO-96. I think the Radio Shack PRO-96 was easier to program, and did a better job of converting the digital signal's audio. On occasion, the Uniden had somewhat of an electronic sound to it, similar to SSB on shortwave. It has an adjustment to "tune" the audio quality, but it's not always 100%, and why fool with that if you don't have to with the Radio Shack models! The Radio Shack model's MSRP is less expensive as well. Be advised, when I was using mine, the MSP (Michigan State Police), in addition to using digital, would enable encryption on occasion! When they use encryption, you will not be able to hear them! There is nothing on the market, hardware, or software, that will allow you to decrypt their digital transmissions. It is also illegal (Felony) to do so. Shelby Township is on the same system, and soon Macomb County, and the city of Warren will be joining. It would not surprise me to see them all using encryption more, and more, rendering any legal scanner equipment useless. Oakland County is moving to a totally different system called M/A COM OpenSky. This is a total departure from the digital system that MSP, and most all others are, or will soon, be using in Michigan. There is no scanner radio equipment on the market at this time, that is capable of receiving this system. Even though there may be good reasons for using this system, the fact that it is a total departure from the chosen "standard" for Michigan, makes it a very poor choice in my opinion. Should we every experience a situation on the scale of 9/11, here in Michigan, Oakland County will be in a world all of their own. If you intend to use the scanner in your car, in Michigan, be advised, unless you are in Public Safety, or have a HAM license, you will need a permit from the MSP to do so. A recent post in the group indicated there are efforts underway, to remove this requirement, but it still stands for now, and the penalties are very serious! If you would like an application to obtain a permit, email me, and I will be glad to send you the form. There are no special requirements, other than you've behaved yourself, and haven't committed any serious crimes. It is easy to fill out, and submit, and is totally free! "RSL" wrote in message news:ZY_3e.3180$ZV5.137@fed1read05... Bill, I was not even aware that Radio Shack made this high end of a scanner, PRO-96 , I just checked it out ?? How long has it been on the market, and has it received very good reviews.. Funny, I though Uniden was the leader in the scanner world?? Robert, San Diego "Bill Crocker" wrote in message ... Consider Radio Shack's (GRE Mfg.), PRO-96. The Icom IC-R20 does not do Trunk Tracking, or Digital modes. If you don't need digital, consider Radio Shack's (GRE Mfg.), PRO-95, the price has been reduced to only $129.99, an exceptional deal! Bill Crocker "RSL" wrote in message news:xyZ3e.3171$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!! |
And what about radio shack do you not like?? I guess these means you like
the Uniden better??? Radio shack suxs! and NO! sensitivity issues |
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RSL wrote:
And what about radio shack do you not like?? I guess these means you like the Uniden better??? Yes & not saying am loyal to uniden. At least you get real tech. support if you need it, in the other hand 'radio shack' i be suprised if theirs such a thing/ if anyone says radio shack is the greatest thing since sliced bread, their wrong, thiers alot better things. Radio shack suxs! and NO! sensitivity issues -- |
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Sorry, yes GRE. So they make the scanners for Radio Shack... Radio shack seems to be a sleeper for sure as far as popularity , at least for me. One way I judge equipment is look on eBay to see if they are selling USED ones. I see as many radios shack 96 for sale as I do the new Uniden hand held. People say things like I don't use it, or to complicated but I suspect other reasons for buying a $500 scanner and then selling it on eBay a few weeks latter.. Your knowledge of Built Quality is very helpful! Seems that Radio Shack has proven superior build quality in your mind! GRS??? You mean when I said GRE, the company that makes the scanners like the Pro 93, 95, 96 and 97?? BDK |
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Today I went on line and downloaded the Radio Shack Pro-96 manual. I also noticed other things like a DSP software upgrade. I have to admit that after reading the Icom IC-R20, Uniden BC-296 and the Radio Shack Pro-96, The Radio Shack seems like a very Clear Winner based on Ease of operation, and software updates and flexibility!!! If the Pro-96 PERFORMS as good as everyone is telling me, then it seems like the logical choice. With Performance and Build Quality superior have I missed anything??? "RSL" wrote in message news:xyZ3e.3171$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!! |
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