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Posted: 9/16/2001 11:54:58 AM EDT
Does anybody know which is the best portable police scanner to purchase.  Would like to cover as many police, fire, emergency type channels as possible.  Thanks.
Link Posted: 9/16/2001 12:05:35 PM EDT
[#1]
... look for a PRO62 Triple Conversion Hyperscan. They are "bullet proof".

Mine slid out the window of my truck (dash)going around a corner @ 15 mph (Doah!) once and when I went back for it it was still squaking away.

I have a 1.3 Ghz as well but it isn't as robust or clear.
Link Posted: 9/16/2001 12:27:52 PM EDT
[#2]
Where can I get one, do they have a web site?  Thanks.
Link Posted: 9/16/2001 12:30:22 PM EDT
[#3]
Just did a web search and came up empty-handed.
Link Posted: 9/16/2001 12:39:43 PM EDT
[#4]
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... look for a PRO62 Triple Conversion Hyperscan. They are "bullet proof".
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PRO model numbers should be Radio Shuck.

hanko
Link Posted: 9/16/2001 12:45:23 PM EDT
[#5]
... try,
[url]http://support.tandy.com/support_electronics/16620.htm[/url]
Link Posted: 9/16/2001 5:02:44 PM EDT
[#6]
Try GroveENT.com  I thinks that's it. Scanner and Shortwave oriented store in Brasstown NC. They have the latest scanners at a good price. You can call them for advice.

Not sure Pro62 is a current scanner though. Bearcat BC3000xlt is a good handheld. Other models make great desktop. Trunking is important these days and they have these as well.

M4-AK
Link Posted: 9/16/2001 7:15:13 PM EDT
[#7]
Whatever you get, make sure it's a preban model.

[i]"A PREBAN model??!"[/i]

Yes, a [u]preban[/u] model.  The government disallowed scanners from picking up certain frequencies that are used by cordless and cellular phones in the mid-90's.  Some PD's immedately switched to these freqs.  Thus, a modern US scanner can't pick 'em up.

So, spend the money and find an early pre-ECPA scanner.  You'll thank yourself later.  

*JUST DON'T USE IT TO LISTEN TO PHONE CALLS!  It's bad juju if you're caught!*
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