I had the idea of buying them up for resell but did not follow through. Funny, I didn't even think about not having a numeric keypad. I have just been listening and enjoying. if I wanted to tune a specific frequency, I would be lost without the manual or PC interface. Still for $200 you can't beat the capabilities.
Pro-18 Digital Trunking Scanner - Post release Thread
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DJ11DLN
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I joined the Pro-18 club yesterday...that sale price was just too good to walk away from. I still have some tweaking to do but I had little trouble getting it up & running. When you consider that my most advanced scanner previous to this is an old 20-ch., direct-entry Pro-2023 from about 1990...well, speaks volumes about the RR resources and database! So far I am very happy with the Pro-18, even though I know it is going to be an ongoing learning experience.
If you know the frequency , then you probably know the agency that is on it. Therefore you just use the Library Import from the on scanner Library and you don't need a computer.
AC2OY
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Curious Lou what antenna do you use to improve proformance?
N8DRC
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Same here for portable use I use the RS 800mhz rubber duck and at home it hook it up to the outside ST2.
I'm using a Diamond RH519. It's not the best performing duck, but it's lightweight and does perform better than the stock antenna on all bands.
I use a telescoping antenna borrowed from a PRO-197 on my PRO-18. Works significantly better than the PRO-18's stock antenna.
This price is down to $159.95. Gonna have to pick one up, tomorrow.
RadioShack PRO-18 Handheld iScan Digital Trunking Scanner : Handheld Scanners | RadioShack.com
RadioShack PRO-18 Handheld iScan Digital Trunking Scanner : Handheld Scanners | RadioShack.com
Wow. I found a few in my area too. If I didn't already have one, I'd jump on it. I'm tempted to eBay a few of them.
I found one in Taylorsville, UT. Last one in the area according to the sales lady.
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Whoa!! by far the cheapest brand new digital scanner ever! Definitely stopping by my local store this afternoon!
markbart
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If I had any money I would buy one in a second.
Went to get one at the store that supposedly had one, and they were out. Guy is supposed to ship one to his store from north Arkansas. I guess we'll see.
Paco-Jerte
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Next price $99.98 which prob makes it worth it in a way. Still didnt like the scanner at 199.98 but minus 100 can change that quick LoL
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my local store didnt have one, but i did call and confirm a store less then 30 miles from me does have one. And they have it listed at the websites price too! I thought long and hard about it, but decided to decline. i might regret it a little later, but that regret should go away when i use that money towards the purchase of one of the new scanners at the beginning of next year.
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Same thing here. Punched in my zip code and a store about 4 miles away was supposed to have one. They had a PRO-163 for $99.99. A Uniden analog handheld for $199.99. And, a non-trunking for less than a hundred. That was the extent of their scanner stock. Damn.
I picked one up today and really like it. Its not like any other scanner I've owned so learning how to use it is half the fun.
Plus, at that price for a brand new digital trunking scanner how the heck can you go wrong?
Plus, at that price for a brand new digital trunking scanner how the heck can you go wrong?
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