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August 15th 05, 12:10 AM
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"chaz" wrote in message
nk.net... "Alex Clayton" wrote in message nk.net... "chaz" wrote in message nk.net... Hi, Looking at / for a handheld scanner. I live in a relatively large metro area, near Augusta, GA. Several communities and I would like to just scan for the fun of it. I dont know what "trunking" is but a lot of the new scanners offer this capability, maybe all? Question is, whats a good starter unit? Im not looking to eavesdrop on the CIA or IRS, just want to listen in on the local stuff. Dont want to spend a lot of money as this wont even really be a hobby. I just dont want to purchase old technology thats an obvious waste. Any advice appreciated. chaz Look at the : http://www.radioreference.com/index.php Find the area you want to scan, make sure it's not digital. If it is Trunked of any kind you need a Trunk Tracking scanner. The low end models are Radio Shack Pro-97 and Uniden makes a couple. The Uniden BC246T would be my first choice. Cost is the same as the RS, and it includes a PC cable, and AC adapter. Not to mention it's a very small package, easy to carry around. If you can still find a Pro-95 that RS discontinued to make the 97 it will work great also. Little complicated to get one set up for Trunking, but there is lots of help on line to get you over the hump. -- "Money is truthful. If a man speaks of his honor make him pay cash." :Lazarus Long Alex, How will i know if an area is TRUNKED? (digital??) I see the tables on the site you sent, but it means nothing to me, because i am a neophyte  |
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