- RADIO SHACK TRIPLE TRUNKING SCANNER PRO 97 PC CABLES HOW TO
- RADIO SHACK TRIPLE TRUNKING SCANNER PRO 97 PC CABLES PORTABLE
The low-end scanners only display the radio frequency. You can always see 470.8375 in the display but with so many numbers coming up that can get frustrating over time. Scanners for years have displayed the radio frequency of agencies. Please see our All About Scanners section for more information.Īnother consideration is whether you'd like to have an alpha display of what you're listening to. Note that to scan the action at a sporting event, particularly an auto race, you have to be at the event itself to monitor. Outdoor and single-band gain antennas and pre-amplifiers will improve reception and we offer these on our web site. In general expect to receive 10 to 20 miles but note that there might be a few agencies which could be closer than 10 miles that operate at low power that you will have trouble hearing and that there could be state police agencies operating with mountain top transmitters that you'll hear 50+ miles away. Your elevation, the elevation and the power of the transmitting station, the frequency being used, and dozens of other factors all come into play.
There are so many factors involved that there's no easy answer to this question. For mobile use if the radio will be fixed in the car then we recommend a base/mobile scanner.Ī question we're frequently asked is how far can a scanner receive. If it will almost exclusively be used on your desk or night table at home, then the base/desktop is the right choice. If you'll want to take it around town, to the mall or sporting event or air show, then buy a portable. When choosing between the different types of scanners it really comes down to how you expect the radio to be used.
RADIO SHACK TRIPLE TRUNKING SCANNER PRO 97 PC CABLES PORTABLE
Portable and base scanners generally receive equally well (except if you're going to hook up an outside antenna to a base scanner which will significantly increase range). The Compare Scanners page will also present you with the different scanner types: portable (handheld) scanners, base (desktop) scanners or base/mobile scanners that can be used at home or in a vehicle.
RADIO SHACK TRIPLE TRUNKING SCANNER PRO 97 PC CABLES HOW TO
If you're new to scanning, you don't want to spend a lot of time figuring out how to program the scanner, or if the scanner is a gift we highly recommend that you have us program the scanner for you. Then you can also decide whether you would like us to program the scanner before it ships, making it ready to use right out of the box. Check with the Compare Scanners page and we'll let you know. There's no easy answer as to what scanner will best suit you. Another person in rural upstate Michigan might need a $500 digital scanner because the county sheriff and fire have switched to the state's advanced digital radio system.
Some people living in a big city such as Boston could buy a $99 scanner and hear the police, fire and EMS.
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