Any opinions/comments on the PRO-2051 from Radio Shack?
Seen here...
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...032052.2032072

Looking to get started with a scanner and thought this one would be
good to start with.
How does it compare to the handeld PRO-97? found here ...
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...032052.2032072

Any opinions on either of these?

Thanks,
Nickolas

Currently, there is a firmware issue with the PRO-2051, that prevents it
from interfacing with software. Also it does not have any alpha-tags (if
that is important to you), and after re-banding is in effect, it won't work
properly in some of the 800MHz trunked systems.

If you're looking for a base/mobile equivalent of the PRO-97, check out the
PRO-2055. However, both the PRO-97, and PRO-2055 may have issues after
re-banding as well.

Bill Crocker


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Any opinions/comments on the PRO-2051 from Radio Shack?
Seen here...
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...032052.2032072

Looking to get started with a scanner and thought this one would be
good to start with.
How does it compare to the handeld PRO-97? found here ...
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...032052.2032072

Any opinions on either of these?

Thanks,
Nickolas

thanks for the info.

When does this rebanding take effect?

It depends on where you live, and what frequencies are currently being used
in your area. From what I understand, they have already run into
significant problems, which may cause a delay in the original plans.

Here are a couple links to keep tabs on the situation:

http://www.apcointl.org/frequency/800hp.htm

http://www.wpascanner.com/reband/reband.htm

I wouldn't let it stop me from buying a scanner today. In the event that it
is affected by re-banding, it can always be used for everything else it
covers.

Bill Crocker



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thanks for the info.

When does this rebanding take effect?