I'd Say probably Not, And i have a 996 and I love it got it at Radio Shack same as my 396 it Cost $419.99 and you might check your Local shack stores you can do an area Search Once you land on the 996's page Tap Find it Near By).
As they may have the Unit for this price.. One thing to NOTE.! you will have to program it on your Own though as the Corporate Stores have dropped doing programming but there New in the Box and that is all that Counts and in the same area of the scanners they have what I consider one of the Best of the Best Antenna's for a Smooth $25.00 Dollar bill you'll need a Right angle BNC to point it skyward..
One other option to Consider if you get it at a Shack store and I did is if Money is Tight check and see if you Qualify for the Shack Card you can get 10% off if there Running that special or They might be Running there 12 months No interest. And the Shack also gives Military discounts as Well..
But any you do it! It is a Very Good Scanner.. Good Luck Ra
Done a Search in the San Diego Area and I found a few Stores that says they have them in Stock you might Give them a Call.. Hope this Helps
1. Is this store 6551 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 624-9603
2.3462 Murphy Canyon Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
Stonecrest Plaza‎
(858) 279-9493
3.1040 University Avenue #109B
La Mesa, CA 91941
Uptown District Shopping Center‎
(619) 294-7505
4.355 Parkway Plaza
El Cajon, CA 92020
Westfield Parkway Shopping Center‎
(619) 447-8106