portable or non

[Torii]

So if one does not travel around with thier scanner is it better to get a base model scanner? I am trying to decide between the radio shack pro-96 and the bc796D. I know that radio shack (uniden) is coming out with the 2096 and I am wondering if I should wait for that one. Are there pro's and con's to a base or a mobile one other than one can be carried around easier? They both come with a computer interface I am assuming.

Torii

 

[crayon]

It really boils down to what do YOU want it to do.

If think you might end up running around a lot and would like to have your scanner with you .. handheld is the way to go.

If you are gonna sit at home and scan .. base station.

 

[FPO703]

Actually, the PRO-2096 is made by GRE not Uniden.

 

[bigreddawg76]

I had the same decision to make a couple of months ago and went with the BC796D. It's mounted in my car. I am happy with my choice...a buddy of mine has the BC250D and the audio quality on my base is better.

 

[BoxAlarm187]

Ah, the age-old conundrum! I have a pile of scanners, but I primairly use two 796D's - one mounted in my truck, and one in the house. I enjoy the better audio and display of the base models, so it was an easy choice for me. (FWIW, I've had scanners mounted in my vehicles, year-round, for the last 10 years. Outside of getting one stolen, never had a problem with them, including temperature extremes).

Now, I do have a 250D that I use sometimes, such as when I was at the beach last weekend, and could use it in the hotel room, or strolling down the boardwalk with the Mrs. Also, when I occaisonally drive the wife's car, the 250D rests perfectly in the cupholder which pops out of the dash above the AM/FM.

As Crayon said, it's really up to you, and how you're going to use the scanner. Best of luck!