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  1. J

    can't hear my own county?

    I have a pro 197 programmed with the frequencies I want using software from RS. I can hear State Police but can't hear anything from Switzerland county FD, EMS or Police? I uploaded about 20 objects all at once to scanlist 1, did I do something wrong & can anyone help me figure out why I'm not...
  2. L

    Pro-163 Scanning Program

    I just bought a PRO-163. I'm afraid I am over my head. I want to program the local frequencies (Clarkston, Michigan). In the past, I have been able to go to a pawn shop and buy a scanner and manually enter the frequencies. Should I manually enter them or try downloading them? Which is the...
  3. U

    HELP - Pro-97 Trunking and Motorolla programming

    I have a Radio Shack Pro-97 scanner but dont have the programming cable or the Pro-97 software at this time. I'm trying to program it to carry the frequencies for the Friendswood VFD along with the FVD's of surrounding areas. I cleared the device to factory default and have gotten all of the...
  4. S

    New Member seeks wisdom for a Scanner

    Recently Uniden Bearcat BC350A and looking to get HAM license soon for CERT along with storm chasing. Located most frequencies except my local Ovilla Police channel. Also would like any suggestions of how to really take on this hobby : books, magazines, best starter equipment (HF radios...
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