About Scanners...

**i8yourv8** · 06-14-2006, 07:27 PM

Ok, I am new to this whole "scanner scene" so please forgive me if I ask some stupid questions. But I was talking to my buddy and he said he has this scanner in his car that indicates when police are near... I was wondering about this, and what it does, if it works, and where you can get one. Thanks for the help in advance.

**NRTrackChamp2004** · 06-15-2006, 09:17 PM

that is lie! if it worked like that I would have had one years ago, and I wouldnt be wanting to sell the one I have. Basically, all a scanner does is it lets you hear what police officers tell other police officers. Whenever they talk on thier radio, you'll hear it. While you might hear interesting things on it, I personally find it a little boring. I'd love to get rid of mine. Its a RadioShack Pro 95, if you still feel the need to get a police scanner, I'll give you a great deal on it. But, you can also hear the firestation, and weather.

**cyberblob** · 06-16-2006, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by NRTrackChamp2004

that is lie!

Well not so fast.. Look at the pro-2051.
It has that feature... But they have to have that type of system.. I only know one state to have it, WI state police.

**jimbonzzz** · 06-16-2006, 10:28 AM

Scanners that have the "Highway Patrol Alert" feature:

Discontinued models:

Uniden BCT-7
Uniden BCT-10 (detector-sized)
Uniden BCT-12 (detector-sized)

Current Models:

Uniden BCT-8
Radioshack Pro-2051

In some states, it works great, in others it doesn't. For example, it still works well in Ohio, I use a BCT-12 when I go down there. Even with the newer digital system, they still use the mobile repeaters. I've had it work in Illinois in the last few years too. Never tried the newer models yet...

Jim

**i8yourv8** · 06-18-2006, 09:12 AM

Ok thanks guys. I am going to try the radio shack model. We will see if it works. I will post after I get it.

**LS2** · 08-16-2006, 12:26 AM

You get more than just police: You can get the following: Fire dept. Government agencies Federal and State, aircraft, news media, Coast Guard, Ham radio, CB radio and Military. It's nice to know there is a huge back up on the freeway because of a collision so then you can avoid it.

**rmv221** · 08-16-2006, 10:50 AM

I just recently purchased the BCD396T digital scanner and love it!! I have been listening to scanners for about 15 years and boy this one has it all..... :wink:

Look into this one before you get the RS one! I did.

**LS2** · 08-16-2006, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by rmv221

I just recently purchased the BCD396T digital scanner and love it!! I have been listening to scanners for about 15 years and boy this one has it all..... :wink:

Look into this one before you get the RS one! I did.

I have listened since:
1973 multiband radio,
1975 First scanner Regency (Crystals) :roll:

1971 CB Radio

**MississippiPI** · 08-24-2006, 07:09 AM

I have a Uniden BCT-8 that fits my purpose just fine. It does have the "repeater" capability but the officer has to activate it for it to work--this one works fine for me.

Be safe

**LS2** · 08-24-2006, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by MississippiPI

I have a Uniden BCT-8 that fits my purpose just fine. It does have the "repeater" capability but the officer has to activate it for it to work--this one works fine for me.

Be safe

Nice little unit has pre-programed frequencies good for if you travel between states.