pro 97

[skweky]

I live in Caldwell Id, a small town around Boise. Don't know if the Police here use trunking or not. All I know is I have had an old uniden scanner from about 1996 and want to get a new one. At Radio Shack here they have a triple-trunking scanner (pro 97) for about $150. I don't understand a thing about trunking, and was wanting to know if Law in forcement around here are using this new technology (i'm sure they probably are). Is this Pro 97 a good model that the technology will be around for a few years. I do like the price. Thanks for your time and site.

john

 

[MNRotrMedic]

Canyon County and PRO-97

skweky~
The PRO-97 will work in your county and for Caldwell's listed frequencies. There is one LTR system listed in the Database here on RR.com that the PRO-97 does a great job of tracking. There are no talk groups listed for that system so you could be the first to submit some. Other scanners that will work include the Uniden BC246T that will also scan LTR systems and should cost roughly the same. I have a PRO-97 that i love but i have to admit that i don't have the Uniden scanner that i mentioned but by most accounts it too is a great scanner.

The PRO-97 has a unique capability where it will decode the sub-audible data from an LTR system and therefore tell you the correct repeater number. The LTR system listed in the database doesn't have those repeater numbers listed so that could be an invaluable feature. It also has CTCSS/CDCSS decoding and 16 character alpha-tags. All in all it is the very best analog scanner i've ever owned. Happy to help in any other way that i can.

 

[Station51]

Pro97 Good Choice

The Pro97 is a good handheld scanner, and if money isn't a consideration then it's always best to have more radio than you need. There's also the "bigger" version, the 2055. They are the same in terms of programming and performance.
Both may also be programmed off your computer, a much better system than punching freqs in one digit at a time. You'll need the "win97" software and the cable which is not included. The cable is available at radio shack and the software is available on line in the form of a download. Free to try for 30 days.
Some in this forum have complained about performance of the software, but personaly I've been happy with it.
The scanner also has alot of preset freqs in various search modes. You will wind up listening to things that you hadn't even considered.
Good luck and good listening!