I’m thinking of getting a scanner to check up with my local LEO’s. What would everyone suggest?
Im thinking something simple that will get the job done at a low cost.
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I’m thinking of getting a scanner to check up with my local LEO’s. What would everyone suggest?
Im thinking something simple that will get the job done at a low cost.
I got a pro97 from radio shack. I happened to catch it on sale for $150 but there's another $99 one they sell as well. The 97 has "signal stalker" which is nice. It will lock on to the closest frequency to you.
Note, none of my scanners has ever isolated a speed trap for me. However, they are really good at locating accidents so you can take a different route. Also, nice when your sitting in traffic and you want to know what the hold up is.
If your area uses digital, then you'll prolly need the Pro96 (that's the digital one, right?)
The Pro 97 is digital too. Doesn't help with encrypted stuff. Not much encrypted stuff down here. Too expensive I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by ELVATO
Thanks guys, im in CT & NY mostly so im sure there budgets can invest in anything they want. I will look at some digital ones at radio shack this weekend.
just use radioreference.com to check for your area, frequencies, what they used (trunked, digital, encrypted, etc.) Its a great resource
question here is .. what is your budget ?Quote:
Originally Posted by CJR238
As always, I think cheep, do research, then spend a small fortune. I want to spend under $100 but know I can go up to $200 or so.
http://www.unidendirect.com/itemdetail.cfm?item=B-BCT8Quote:
Originally Posted by CJR238
That’s a nice one. :D Now if I get it I got to figure it out. :roll:Quote:
Originally Posted by MadCanadian
:lol: That's about what I did, first off is knowing what's used in your area. P25 is common around here so I ended up going up a few rungs with my last scanner, and because digital programming is so complex I opted for some computer control software that downloads the info and lets me organize it easily, then the remote head so the scanner can go in the glovebox and the remote will fit in a location that looks factory, and don't forget the thru glass antenna that gets better signal than anything I've ever used.Quote:
Originally Posted by CJR238
http://www.uniden.com/products/produ...ublic%20Safety
http://www.uniden.com/products/produ...ublic%20Safety
http://www.radioreference.com/
http://www.butel.nl/
Turns out to be a small fortune I've spread over time, final install once things warm up this spring. But between the scanner CB V1 and GPS all installed with a factory level cleaness look road trips are very relaxing and quite fun, no stress about accidents/traffic/speed traps/getting lost/finding fuel,food,lodging,etc.
For CT you need a digital trunking scanner
My analog trunking scanners can't listen to CT radio's
I just got a Radio Shack Pro 96 and it is a great scanner and it even has the CT digital radio's all pre programed
Sweet! I haven’t gotten one yet so I will take a look at the pro 96.Quote:
Originally Posted by crazyVOLVOrob
Thanks.