What scanner would I need for VBPD

kermit1 · Oct 31, 2014

Hello all,

I was wondering what scanner would be a good, entry level rig to pick up for Virginia Beach PD? I listen to the ORION live feed, but it seems rather limited. I would like to strictly get the LE traffic on my own radio if I can. Also, if I can get NAS Oceana security and NS Norfolk, that would be a bonus.

Thanks for any help in this.

kc4jgc · Nov 1, 2014

Entry level? I don't think there is such a thing as "entry level" as far as digital scanners are concerned. Any digital trunking scanner will decode the ORION/VB systems as well as the USN's ELMR system. It's a matter of what brand you prefer. If you're looking for something less than $400, look into the used or closeout market.

jknight988 · Nov 2, 2014

Hello kermit1 !

I would suggest looking at either the Radio Shack PRO-197 or PRO-106. You can find the PRO-197 on Amazon right now for $354.99! I use both to copy not only VBPD/VBFD on the ORION system, but it will also copy VSP operating on the STARS system. Be sure to checkout both ORION & STARS on RR for coverage. They are older Radio Shack models, but are a little easier on the wallet when you're first starting to get into scanning.

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Webodisk · Nov 4, 2014

And to Oceana and Norfolk

kc4jgc · Nov 4, 2014

Kermit, let us know what you get. Someone here (myself included) may be able to help you with files depending on what you buy. I can help you with Pro 106/197 and PSR 500/600, for example.

QDP2012 · Nov 4, 2014

Kermit, in case you want a new scanner and haven't seen this mentioned in other threads, the GRE 500/600 and RS Pro 106/197 units were manufactured by GRE, and are now discontinued, since GRE is out of business. Whistler bought the design-info from GRE, and has built the exact same scanners, but with new model numbers.

As you can see on the RS page Radio Shack Scanners ($300+):
Radio Shack-branded units are now the Pro 651/652.
Whislter-branded units are the WS1040/WS1065.

All of these unit are the same as the old Pro106/197, just manufactured now by Whistler instead of GRE.

Hope this helps,

reconrider8 · Nov 4, 2014

I have a file of the whole area I can send you that has all the military bases and orion and all the other cities around that area if you want it I just have to delete out all the local stuff from my area here l. This a win500 file for the 500 600 106 and 197

kermit1 · Nov 18, 2014

I will keep you all updated on what I end up getting. I have been crazy busy the last few weeks with some travel for good things and some not so good things.

Thanks for the input so far.

kermit1 · May 26, 2016

Sorry to necro this thread. Good news: I am back from deployment (an unscheduled, very short notice deployment).

So, now I am back in the market for a scanner. the Whistler WS1065: what is everybody's input on it? I am very tempted by it.

KX4KDH · May 26, 2016

You can get a new BCD996P2 on ebay all day long for $350.

MotoTRK · May 26, 2016

kermit1 said:
Sorry to necro this thread. Good news: I am back from deployment (an unscheduled, very short notice deployment).

So, now I am back in the market for a scanner. the Whistler WS1065: what is everybody's input on it? I am very tempted by it.

Im sending you a message now.

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