Digital or Analog in Orlando

[cigator]

Hello, I can't decide on a digital or analog trunk scanner. I live in Orlando. Does anyone know how long Orlando will stay analog. I'd rather pay $200 for a Pro 95 instaed of $500 for a Pro 96. However, if I cant get few good years out of the analog scanner, I'll go digital. Any input is appreciated.

 

[crayon]

cigator,

It really gets back to how much you like to scan, and how much are you willing to spend on equipment to scan.

If $500 bucks is not going to break the bank, get the 96. You may never know when it will come in handy.

If your on a budget and need to save money, get the 95. There are a zillion things to listen to besides trunked systems. :wink:

Plus too, it is so ez to tap the discriminator of the 95, opening up a whole new avenue of scanning.

 

[cigator]

Thanks for the reply. I currently have an Icom IC-R3. It is not a trunk scanner, so I am missing out on alot of communication here in Orlando. Honestly, I want a scanner to listen to while I'm sitting out by the pool or reading a magazine. Maybe I'm not dedicated to scanning enough, but without the trunking capability, I'm really not all that pleased with what there is to listen to on my Icom. Simply, I want a good trunk scanner that won't be a paperweight anytime in the near future.

 

[Voyager]

Hello, I can't decide on a digital or analog trunk scanner. I live in Orlando. Does anyone know how long Orlando will stay analog. I'd rather pay $200 for a Pro 95 instaed of $500 for a Pro 96. However, if I cant get few good years out of the analog scanner, I'll go digital. Any input is appreciated.

There are three digital systems listed in Orange Co.

http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR&ctid=363

Joe M.