What type of scanner should I get if I want to pick up OPP?

[andi01]

I'm new to the scanner business so I'm not a expert. I found out I could not get my local Police dept. and that if I wanted to listen to any other service I would have to get OPP. What scanner would you recommend that is able to do this? Also could you post a website where they give good deals on scanners.



Thanks in advance.


-Andi01

 

[yorkphotog]

Welcome to RR, Andi01!

You'll need a digital scanner for the OPP...and there are a few models available depending on whether you want a portable (handheld) scanner or one that mounts in your house or car. Uniden's digital scanners work great with the OPP. Their current handheld model is the BCD396XT and will run you about $750. A similar scanner that isn't portable would be the BCD996T.

Whereabouts in Ontario are you? There aren't that many stores that sell scanners.... so buying online or on eBay will probably be your best bet.

 

[nova1010]

I'm new to the scanner business so I'm not a expert. I found out I could not get my local Police dept. and that if I wanted to listen to any other service I would have to get OPP. What scanner would you recommend that is able to do this? Also could you post a website where they give good deals on scanners.



Thanks in advance.


-Andi01

If your new I'd suggest buying used this way you don't pay an arm and a leg if you loose interest.

I'd suggest the ones listed below,you'll have no problem tracking OPP with these.

Check here too and read up Categoryigital Scanners - The RadioReference Wiki

Also check the classifieds here I've seen a few. Radio Equipment For Sale - The RadioReference.com Forums

BC296D
BC796D
Pro-96
Pro-2096
BCD396T
BCD996T

 

[torontokris]

also the 250d (with digital card) the 785 (with digital card)
Pro-106 pro-197 gre psr-500 psr-600

 

[davidmc36]

Also could you post a website where they give good deals on scanners.



Thanks in advance.


-Andi01

I have bought my last three scanners On-line/800 Number from Radioworld in Toronto. If you are anywhere near Ottawa, Hobby Communications sells the GRE models and are located at the Masson Flee Market in Gatineau.

 

[andi01]

Welcome to RR, Andi01!

You'll need a digital scanner for the OPP...and there are a few models available depending on whether you want a portable (handheld) scanner or one that mounts in your house or car. Uniden's digital scanners work great with the OPP. Their current handheld model is the BCD396XT and will run you about $750. A similar scanner that isn't portable would be the BCD996T.

Whereabouts in Ontario are you? There aren't that many stores that sell scanners.... so buying online or on eBay will probably be your best bet.

I live near Sudbury,Ontario. Also just another question would this scanner work too?

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[torontokris]

Just to add
Radioworld : Amateur & Ham Radio GPS Chartplotters Fishfinders VHF Marine SSB radios Shortwave Radio Scanners CB GMRS Toronto Ontario Canada
Durham Radio Sales and Service Canada

 

[hawkeye32]

if ur on a tight budget a good scanner is the pro-2096 realitvely well priced as well

 

[davidmc36]

I live near Sudbury,Ontario. Also just another question would this scanner work too?

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Your link just took me to the home page, but if it is the BC246T that you are looking at then you will not be able to hear the OPP on it, it is not digital. The only OPP that you might get is if there is a Beat Repeater in your neighborhood. That is a local analog repeater that they use so their handheld radios can link to the trunk system when they are "on a beat" ie: out of range of their cars or the like. They also have Vehicle Repeaters that do the same thing for them when they are close to their cars that are analog, UHF I believe, but check the database. In either case you would need to be fairly close and would only hear very limited traffic.

On a postive note that 246 will let your listen to EMS and MTO Maintenance

 

[h4waii]

Prices for the 396T should lower as the XT is out now, but the XT has some features that make me wish I waited and picked it up.

 

[torontokris]

Only the scanners NOVA1010 and I listed above will work..
BC296D
BC796D
Pro-96
Pro-2096
BCD396T
BCD996T
BC250d (with digital card)
BC785D (with digital card)
Pro-106
Pro-197
GRE PSR-500
GRE PSR-600
along with the BC396XT


I have a 2096 digital on ebay (currently $275cdn)
http://www.radioreference.com/forum...o-2096-digital-mint-condition-no-reserve.html

I have a BCD396XT digital for sale for $745cdn brand new in sealed box with receipt (negotiable - can include programming for your area)
I have a Pro-106 digital for sale for $475cdn (can include programming for your area)

I live near Sudbury,Ontario. Also just another question would this scanner work too?

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