Radio Shack Pro 528

[allenprice]

HELP SCANNER PROS!! I just got this scanner and I'm trying to get LAPD Van Nuys, Burbank, Reseda etc.. and LASD, I would like to have someone help me as I don't know the first thing about scanners or "Trunking??", what is that?. I got it for my 13th B-Day and need guidance. If you can help please answer. Thank You, ALLEN

 

[swstow]

i cant help you with the programming

but welcome to the world of scanning

 

[allenprice]

Pro 528

Can you tell me what "Trunking" is?

 

[ka3jjz]

Check this article out - read the overview section, where there are 2 links that have basic articles that will get you the gist of what you need to know (anything in blue and/or underlined is a link)

http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Trunking

73 Mike

 

[allenprice]

Thanks

Thanks for the info if you know any tips on putting in frequencies for Los Angeles would be really helpful!
Allen

 

[bezking]

Hello,

As per this database page, LAPD runs P25 Digital on their primary and secondary channels. Unfortunately, The 528 does not decode P25. So, you will need to return it and get either a RadioShack PRO-96, a Uniden BCD396T, or a GRE PSR-500 if you want a handheld that can decode P25. Sorry to disappoint.

 

[SCPD]

tip #1 READ THE MANUAL??

 

[bezking]

tip #1 READ THE MANUAL??

Nah. The manual tends to be especially cryptic for new users.

 

[SCPD]

he would at least learn it will NOT do P-25?