Yegads. A boatload of +850 freqs and scads of trunked talkgroups. With such an investment, I reckon Central TX will stay on this for years to come.
I fear that will require a new scanner. My old 2067 is not going to cut the mustard.
Would you recommend the Uniden BCD436HP ?
Thanks for that complete list.
Yeah, the old 2067 is not going to handle the digital frequencies & systems in use now.
The 436HP would work, as would the base/mobile version 536HP, and is somewhat better at dealing with some issues than other models. However, there are a number of other models that would work. In no particular order, that would include the 325P2, 996P2, and HP-2 in the Uniden line. I have the 436HP, 536HP, 325P2, as well as the HP-2 (among others). For Whistler, the WS1080/1088, WS1095/1098, TRX-1 & TRX-2. Those are all P25 Phase II capable scanners. Your area currently is using P25 Phase I. However, in my area, DFW, there are a number of systems that either have made the upgrade to Phase II, are in the process of building a new Phase II system, or are planning one. At some point, especially if you do any kind of traveling and taking your scanner along, you're likely to encounter Phase II.
If you wanted to stay with a Phase I capable scanner, there are a number of other scanners, most discontinued, but still available on the market. If you are considering buying a good condition, previously owned, scanner, then be sure that it does work as promised, and comes with all required parts and accessories. Besides the classified ads here on RadioReference, as well as eBay, don't overlook other online sites, your local pawn or second hand shop, as well as yard and estate sales. See this
thread.
