Bill, what types of features would you say "scanners" have over the R20?
And which models might you be referring to? I think I'm probably more
interested in the "communications receiver" type of performance, but I'd
like to understand some of the differences.

- Doug

"Bill Crocker" wrote in message
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I see a lot of used ones for sale. It seems many people are selling them
shortly after purchasing them! I think it's most likely a very good
"communications receiver", but a big disappointment when used as a
"scanner" Scanners are far superior features when it comes to scanning.

On Radio Reference a guy had one listed for around $375.00.

Bill Crocker

For your needs, you'll probably be content with the R20. But down the road,
should you want to monitor trunked, or digital public safety, you'll be out
of luck.

Bill Crocker


"DougSlug" wrote in message
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Bill, what types of features would you say "scanners" have over the R20?
And which models might you be referring to? I think I'm probably more
interested in the "communications receiver" type of performance, but I'd
like to understand some of the differences.

- Doug

"Bill Crocker" wrote in message
...
I see a lot of used ones for sale. It seems many people are selling them
shortly after purchasing them! I think it's most likely a very good
"communications receiver", but a big disappointment when used as a
"scanner" Scanners are far superior features when it comes to scanning.

On Radio Reference a guy had one listed for around $375.00.

Bill Crocker

Thanks for the all the feedback. Please don't argue...I did say "all
opinions welcome"...

Bill, I had considered the possibility of needing trunking and
digital...what models would you recommended for those requirements? I once
owned a PRO-95 and played around with the NJ State Police trunked
system...it worked OK for that (I guess; I had nothing to compare to), but
overall I didn't really like the PRO-95. I think it was just culture clash,
though--I was used to Yaesu and AOR receivers, and I hated that there was no
VFO type mode on the 95. I also prefer having TV and FM broadcast bands in
the same receiver, which the 95 didn't have. I did think the audio was
"hissy" on the PRO-95 even with otherwise full quieting signals. It looks
like the BCD396T is the one to have for trunking and digital. Maybe I'll
just have to get both!!

- Doug


"Bill Crocker" wrote in message
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For your needs, you'll probably be content with the R20. But down the
road, should you want to monitor trunked, or digital public safety, you'll
be out of luck.

Bill Crocker