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05-13-2007, 10:17 PM
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BCT8, out of date with APCO 25???
new guy here looking to buy an BCT8 scanner, but i've been reading on here and see that this radio is not digital and was wondering how long before its out of date?? and im not sure what APCO 25 is??? something with a new digital system???, Im just getting back in to scanning, i liked the BCT8 for the price but how many places in michigan have crossed over to digital???? i live in Lansing.
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05-13-2007, 10:40 PM
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It's not out of date, it just doesn't receive digital signals like those used on the statewide system... But I'd recommend the BCT15 if you're okay with that, BCD996T if you need digital receiption.
Everything in and around Lansing is not digital - just MSP and the state departments, Capital City Airport and the like are on it. You can see the full list in the database here.
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05-13-2007, 11:02 PM
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so i wouldnt hear the airport or state police and things of that sort at all?? do you run digital, im looking for a base radio vs. a handheld, any sugesstions??
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05-14-2007, 12:01 AM
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Correct.
I have both but rarely listen to digital. Base analog BCT15, digital BCD996T. Handheld digital 396, analog 330.
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05-14-2007, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by rdale
Correct.
I have both but rarely listen to digital. Base analog BCT15, digital BCD996T. Handheld digital 396, analog 330.
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I see your from lansing so what do we really miss out on by not having digital?? so far it sounds like just the state police and some other state angeinces. do you get central dispatch for surrounding counties?? im really considering the BCT15, cant really justitify spending twice that amount for digital right now, im just getting into this whole thing. |
05-14-2007, 01:26 AM
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Go to the database list for the Michigan statewide system and you'll see - anything listed there is digital.
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05-14-2007, 09:24 PM
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i see that , whats all the abriviations for "type" like B, BM, R, M etc.... im not getting how to exactly tell if there digital or not, in my area
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05-14-2007, 10:03 PM
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05-16-2007, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by coachmenguy
so i wouldnt hear the airport or state police and things of that sort at all?? do you run digital, im looking for a base radio vs. a handheld, any sugesstions??
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Aviation is analog AM, so as long as you can tune 108-136 mhz you can listen to them.
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05-16-2007, 03:25 PM
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To clarify - Capitol City (Lansing) Airport police / fire are digital and cannot be heard on the BCT8.
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05-17-2007, 02:44 AM
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well i guess im out of luck there, just getting into this i went ahead and bought the BCT15 just got it out of the box, couldnt see spending 500 right off the bat for digital. cant wait to hear what i pick up, already have the radio shack 20-176 up on the roof!!!
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