need help choosing a scanner

[kaitlin4599]

so i live ibn tucson arizona usa. sadly over 90% of arizona has switched to digital systems so analog scanners wont work for me below is some info to help you out

my budget is between 150-250$ max would prefer a scanner that i can hook up to my PC to program for the cities i want but not required

also mobile or stationary not mandatory as i will only use this at home please help me choose one been out of the loop for to long

 

[safetyobc]

You'll need to look into the used market and see if you can get a deal. It'll be hard to find a modern digital scanner at that price. You could possibly get a BCD325P2 in the $250 range used. But that's going to be hard to do I think. If you could do $300, I think you would be able to get a nice radio.

 

[N8IAA]

so i live ibn tucson arizona usa. sadly over 90% of arizona has switched to digital systems so analog scanners wont work for me below is some info to help you out

my budget is between 150-250$ max would prefer a scanner that i can hook up to my PC to program for the cities i want but not required

also mobile or stationary not mandatory as i will only use this at home please help me choose one been out of the loop for to long

Pima county uses a P-25 Phase II system. You are going to hard pressed to find a scanner that does Phase II for your price points. Most go for $350 +. Even used.

Larry

 

[W8RMH]

Just save up some more money and get the correct scanner.

 

[Nasby]

You could probably find a used Radio Shack PRO-668 here in the classifieds or on Ebay for around $200.00.

Its a good, solid scanner that would work well in your area.

 

[AdamM312]

I have seen a bcd996p2 on eBay for like $248 dollars that programs by a computer software program. Just a suggestion.