I do apologize if I am asking questions that may have been asked somewhere before. I searched and read until my eyes are crossed and can't seem to figure this out.
I am a retired firefighter from Wheaton, Il. During my 30 year career I knew our scanner freq 460.4250, and programmed an old scanner so my wife could have it. However, the department has since been issued new Motorola Minitor pagers and now the radio system (ducomm ch 3 west) has now gone to Motorola's Starcom 21 system which I believe is digital.
So it's time for a new scanner and would like to buy a used Minitor Pager for myself. So used to having that pager attached to me side, I feel naked without it!
So, I am interested in buying a new portable scanner and the pager. I have the tones for the pager, if I find one I can have it programmed. Can you help me (a novice in programming) select a good but no too expensive scanner that will have the capabilities of scanning the starcom21 system along with others so I am not restricted as to what to listen to if I elect to scan other communities including ISP ISPERN, etc.
In the case to where I have to program via software, I have a Mac. Ouch! That may not be good. I will probably have to look for an old PC to use, correct? So any suggestions on a brand and model scanner would be greatly be appreciated. Also, where i can buy a used pager from a reputable seller.
Thank you kindly,
John
I am a retired firefighter from Wheaton, Il. During my 30 year career I knew our scanner freq 460.4250, and programmed an old scanner so my wife could have it. However, the department has since been issued new Motorola Minitor pagers and now the radio system (ducomm ch 3 west) has now gone to Motorola's Starcom 21 system which I believe is digital.
So it's time for a new scanner and would like to buy a used Minitor Pager for myself. So used to having that pager attached to me side, I feel naked without it!
So, I am interested in buying a new portable scanner and the pager. I have the tones for the pager, if I find one I can have it programmed. Can you help me (a novice in programming) select a good but no too expensive scanner that will have the capabilities of scanning the starcom21 system along with others so I am not restricted as to what to listen to if I elect to scan other communities including ISP ISPERN, etc.
In the case to where I have to program via software, I have a Mac. Ouch! That may not be good. I will probably have to look for an old PC to use, correct? So any suggestions on a brand and model scanner would be greatly be appreciated. Also, where i can buy a used pager from a reputable seller.
Thank you kindly,
John