Radio Shack has the PRO-96, and PRO-2096 back on-sale @ $399.99 (that's $100.00 off). Sale good until 03-03-07.
PRO-96/PRO-2096 Back On-Sale @ $399.99/ea
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Chris0381 said:
It's the lowest priced P25 scanner out there...even at it's MSRP. You have to take into consideration a good portion of a P25 scanner's price is the license fee for the P25 technology.
nova1010
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I think the price is very good,I have a pro-96 now compared to my old BC785d ,the 96 blows it away .....you might if your luck get a used 96 for $299.
Chris0381 said:
I think the price is very good,I have a pro-96 now compared to my old BC785d ,the 96 blows it away .....you might if your luck get a used 96 for $299.
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Chris0381 said:
I have been using scanners for 50 years and the Pro 96 is the best scanner I have ever owned. It is simple to program and it has run continuous now for 3 years without one issue. The only shortcoming is it lacks LTR. $399.00 is a great price for this unit.
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Swipesy said:
What kind of Scanner did you have in 1957 ?
Swipesy
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KC9GLG said:
Actually it was not a scanner per se. It was a two crystal receiver that I used to monitor two fire bands. My dad was a fireman on the Erie, Pa fire department and a radio reporter built the "scanner" for me.
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Cool! I'm tempted to get a 2096 this time around.
I got a PRO-96 when it was on sale back in November. But when I had it side-by-side next tot he 2096 I got for my mom for Xmas, the 2096 picked up channels much quicker - maybe the stock antenna is that much better than the stubby one on the 96?
Anyway, I'm tempted to get the 2096 and put the 96 in the bedroom or basement for a second location.
I got a PRO-96 when it was on sale back in November. But when I had it side-by-side next tot he 2096 I got for my mom for Xmas, the 2096 picked up channels much quicker - maybe the stock antenna is that much better than the stubby one on the 96?
Anyway, I'm tempted to get the 2096 and put the 96 in the bedroom or basement for a second location.
InlandAZ
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I wish I still had mine - it was a four channel job. Loved those LED lights scanning across the front display.Swipesy said:
safetyobc
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I have a BCD396T and compared to the Pro-96, I like the 396 for day to day use. (just my preference, not trying to start a flame war).
That being said, I think I would rather have the Pro-96 in my truck because of the V-Folders. I travel from my home to other cities on a regular basis, and having the V-Folders would be awesome! Being able to call up a totally different set up is one of the best features of the Pro-96, in my opinion. If I had an extra $399, I would definately get one. The receive is great! Great Audio! Just an all around good scanner.
That being said, I think I would rather have the Pro-96 in my truck because of the V-Folders. I travel from my home to other cities on a regular basis, and having the V-Folders would be awesome! Being able to call up a totally different set up is one of the best features of the Pro-96, in my opinion. If I had an extra $399, I would definately get one. The receive is great! Great Audio! Just an all around good scanner.
What's crazy is its inability to do LTR. I mean previous versions of RS scanners can do LTR - so the fact that they drop LTR in lieu of P25 isn't acceptable. And I didn't really think about this til today. I'm glad I didn't get one. I would have been really disappointed to find out a month after buying it that I couldn't screw around with LTR in a top of the line scanner.
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Yes the lack of LTR is difficult to understand. It is preventing me from buying the 2096 and may buy the BCD396T so that I have complete coverage.
Great Audio?
Great Audio is in the ear of the Beholder! lol,I think they could have used a better speaker myself,but I'm just one Beholder with an ear..... or two!Other than that I love the radio.I did just put in an amplified Radio Shack speaker (21-541) in my truck,and that thing makes a huge difference.safetyobc said:
Allan_Love_Jr
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I have never owned a Digital Scanner before. This will be my first one.
scanners unlimited has it on sale for $379, don't know what shipping costs.
Radio Shack PRO-96 and PRO-2096 on Sale for $ 379.95 each
I like the 97 but with no LTR or 700mhz on the 96, I would have to consider the 396 instead.
Radio Shack PRO-96 and PRO-2096 on Sale for $ 379.95 each
I like the 97 but with no LTR or 700mhz on the 96, I would have to consider the 396 instead.
But after reading 7 pages of archives here, http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?p=130024
It appears the 96 vs 396 debate, which has been beat to death,the 96 has better audio overall. (maybe better sensitivity) Maybe a pro98 will come out before too long? The 96 came out in Sept 03'.
It appears the 96 vs 396 debate, which has been beat to death,the 96 has better audio overall. (maybe better sensitivity) Maybe a pro98 will come out before too long? The 96 came out in Sept 03'.
InlandAZ
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Don't need LTR so it's not an issue - a month later?mtindor said:
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