I know everything is going to StarCom low band and fast. I can't or should say I am having a very hard time keeping up!
First off I picked up an old hobby. I did this when I was a kid and loved it. I'm in my late 30's married and probably why I am picking up a hobby again! (reason to rebuild the radio room and put a lock on it!)
I started off again with Radio Shacks Pro 107 easy scan (I HATE IT). The S.D. card thing is o.k but I am going to upgrade to something much better and fast and digital and NOT Radio Shack!. I did find a way to program this thing manually with the S.D. card plugged into the computer thank god instead of using the mostly useless reprogrammed freq;s it came with. Yes I got the firmware update and library update. I have found most of what I want to listen to. But I can't get Elgin Il for the life of me. Have they gone low band already?
Last question. When I read low band will be encrypted, will digital scanners be able to pick up police still or not? If not I don't see the reason to spend more money due to the fact the whole country from what I understand will be Starcom21 soon. One more question, I have the money what Base scanner should I buy? I know you can't carry these things in your car or at least if you do don't get caught! When I say I have the money I am referring to about $500 limit. I have to keep Dish network active to keep wife out of radio room!
Thanks guys
First off I picked up an old hobby. I did this when I was a kid and loved it. I'm in my late 30's married and probably why I am picking up a hobby again! (reason to rebuild the radio room and put a lock on it!)
I started off again with Radio Shacks Pro 107 easy scan (I HATE IT). The S.D. card thing is o.k but I am going to upgrade to something much better and fast and digital and NOT Radio Shack!. I did find a way to program this thing manually with the S.D. card plugged into the computer thank god instead of using the mostly useless reprogrammed freq;s it came with. Yes I got the firmware update and library update. I have found most of what I want to listen to. But I can't get Elgin Il for the life of me. Have they gone low band already?
Last question. When I read low band will be encrypted, will digital scanners be able to pick up police still or not? If not I don't see the reason to spend more money due to the fact the whole country from what I understand will be Starcom21 soon. One more question, I have the money what Base scanner should I buy? I know you can't carry these things in your car or at least if you do don't get caught! When I say I have the money I am referring to about $500 limit. I have to keep Dish network active to keep wife out of radio room!
Thanks guys