Cheap scanner to stream with

[scottybo14]

What's a decent, but cheap, scanner to stream a feed to RR with? I have the Pro 106 but don't want it tied up to one freq. The signal will be analog.

I'd like to stick to Radio Shack since I have the programming cable. What others are compatible?

 

[n5ims]

What's a decent, but cheap, scanner to stream a feed to RR with? I have the Pro 106 but don't want it tied up to one freq. The signal will be analog.

That would depend on what you were attempting to stream. If it was conventional analog, a very old $5 thrift store scanner would do just fine. If it was one of the various trunked analog systems, you'd need to find a scanner that's compatible with that kind of system. Be aware that if the trunked system had been rebanded, you'd need a scanner that can work on a rebanded system. Often times these can be found for not much as well, but since they're newer, they may be a bit more than that $5 thrift store find.

Perhaps if you posted a link from the RR database (or gave us some specific information on) what you want to stream, we can give you some more specific information on a good scanner you could use.

 

[scottybo14]

It is EDACS trunked: Mobile County Trunking System, Mobile, Alabama - Scanner Frequencies

Wanting to stream County Sheriff/Fire/EMS.

I would pay a little more on easiness of programming. Currently leaning towards a $75 Pro 163 on eBay. $75 may not sound cheap but in the world of $500 scanners...it seems like the best fit for what I want to do.

 

[Nasby]

If you want a PRO-163, go to digicircle.com. They have em' new for much less.