Pro-96 on sale today

[jimmnn]

Scanner Alert: The Radio Shack Pro-96 DTRS scanner is on sale for one day only, today, from Radio Shack Web site. Normally $500.00 today only they can be ordered and include a $150.00 rebate. Details on MNN and Scan Colo list servers. (001)

Jim< :shock:

 

[Thayne]

I ordered one while my OL was greasing up the turkey. (Shh. .)
The rebate coupon must be printed from Acrobat reader when you order.

Last week they sent me a replacement ratshack credit card with a 10% off coupon only good in stores. I guess I will save it till the 2096 comes out--soon I hope.

I am enjoying spending the kids' dwindling inheritance

 

[joef753]

Brand newbie here, just starting to read old posts and trying to understand all the jargon. Would this sale on the pro-96 be a good starting off point for listening in on what is happening in and around Colo Spgs? I don't mind buying more than I need now, and learning to appreciate all of the features later.

Is encryption in the (near) future that would make the 96 an expensive paperweight?

 

[Thayne]

It would be good for you becuse you could listen to both Colo Springs 3600 digital system and the the state 9600 system. I doubt if they will ever encrypt everything, but a few groups are already.

If you do it, don't forget to print the rebate out at the same time. I doubt if it will ever get much cheaper unless you buddy up to a RS Manager.

 

[jimmnn]

Brand newbie here, just starting to read old posts and trying to understand all the jargon. Would this sale on the pro-96 be a good starting off point for listening in on what is happening in and around Colo Spgs? I don't mind buying more than I need now, and learning to appreciate all of the features later.

Is encryption in the (near) future that would make the 96 an expensive paperweight?

Yes the Pro-96 is a very appropriate radio for El Paso County and Colorado Springs while you only need a 3600 baud radio currently there plans are to go complete 9600 baud DTRS digital within a year so the 96 will be the radio to have.

Jim<

 

[joef753]

Thank you very much.