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Montgomery County MD need scanning help
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ka3jjz
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rds1958 said:
Since Montgomery went to a digital trunk system, not any old trunker will do the job; the following is a list of the digital trunktrackers to consider;
a. Uniden BC250D handheld with optional BC25I card (yes, you will need that)
b. Uniden BC785D base/mobile with optional BC25I card (ditto)
c. Radio Shack PRO96
d. Uniden BC296D handheld (card is built in)
e. Uniden BC796D base/mobile (card is built in)
f. Upcoming January 2005: PRO2096 (mobile version of PRO96)
The 'optional card' referred to in the first 2 items is a plug in card that enables digital reception. The other models do not need it, or have it built in.
To get you started, the Capitol Hill Monitors scanners page has many links you can investigate to help you make your decision. The URL is:
http://henney.com/chm/links/scanners.htm
I've heard it said that the PRO96 is easier for a newcomer to work with, since many systems are preprogrammed into what are known as 'V folders'. I would imagine that Montgomery is in there (someone may want to comment here).
Make a list of 'want to be able to dos' and do your shopping accordingly. For example, do you want to be able to hook up the scanner to a PC and have it log and count hits, control, ect....do you need a base or handheld unit...do you want to be able to listen to military air freqs?...and so forth.
Watch for Xmas sales - no doubt they will be coming soon!
There are numerous threads on this board on this very subject.
73s and GL with your decision...Mike
kgasso
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Just FYI, I think the Pro96 (out now) is the portable version... most of RatShack's desktop ones start with a "20" model number, so the 2096 would be the digital trunking desktop model... when it comes out. 
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