RadioShack Pro 668 $179.99

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I messed with my 668 today still figuring things out . Its easy to program I just have to get everything setup right. I am trying to figure out a charger for this. it will charge thru the comp. And I tried a usb phone charger type plug in transformer . this works using the supplied cable. just not sure if its enough amps I cant see what amp the phone charger was cause the writings tiny and half wore off. Whats everyone else using charger wise???
 

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I messed with my 668 today still figuring things out . Its easy to program I just have to get everything setup right. I am trying to figure out a charger for this. it will charge thru the comp. And I tried a usb phone charger type plug in transformer . this works using the supplied cable. just not sure if its enough amps I cant see what amp the phone charger was cause the writings tiny and half wore off. Whats everyone else using charger wise???
If it is working, it has enough amperage. I can power mine from my tablet charger. But I don't charge my batteries in the radio. I use an Accupower IQ-328
 

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Enable the advanced display in your menu

Thanks for your post. Actually that's been set to advanced since I first started using this scanner and I still can't see how to create a similar 3-tiered directory structure like on the Uniden.
 

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If it is working, it has enough amperage. I can power mine from my tablet charger. But I don't charge my batteries in the radio. I use an Accupower IQ-328

I bought a Duracell usb ac adapter and lighter plug usb adapter at family dollar for around 8 bucks it works great
 

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With RS selling them for $258.20 now ($248.20 w/$10 off code) I expect to see more sub $200 prices on eBay.
 

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With RS selling them for $258.20 now ($248.20 w/$10 off code) I expect to see more sub $200 prices on eBay.

Sub $200 was only because some did pay $99 blowout for them, that was only in a couple select areas, as they screw up and was going to keep those stores open originally for bid and lower the amount of stores to remain open and at last minute close them. Those are long gone and no more clearance stores. Most paid $150 plus range at Radios Shack stores and then you had to pay sale tax. So don't see very many more sub $200 popping up.
 
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Sub $200 was only because some did pay $99 blowout for them, that was only in a couple select areas, as they screw up and was going to keep those stores open originally for bid and lower the amount of stores to remain open and at last minute close them. Those are long gone and no more clearance stores. Most paid $150 plus range at Radios Shack stores and then you had to pay sale tax. So don't see very many more sub $200 popping up.

I hear what you're saying. But for me it's reaching a $$ point where I'd spend a bit more to get directly from RS than deal with someone on eBay. Of course if another one popped up on eBay for $159 I'd buy it again.

I wouldn't be shocked it RS dropped the price even further. It looks like they're clearing them out for good with the odd pricing.
 

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I hear what you're saying. But for me it's reaching a $$ point where I'd spend a bit more to get directly from RS than deal with someone on eBay. Of course if another one popped up on eBay for $159 I'd buy it again.

I wouldn't be shocked it RS dropped the price even further. It looks like they're clearing them out for good with the odd pricing.

Don't get me wrong, be nice to see $150 range.
 

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I hear what you're saying. But for me it's reaching a $$ point where I'd spend a bit more to get directly from RS than deal with someone on eBay. Of course if another one popped up on eBay for $159 I'd buy it again.

I wouldn't be shocked it RS dropped the price even further. It looks like they're clearing them out for good with the odd pricing.

I got 2 the week before the closings were announced and employee pricing was $250 so they are still making a little and adding shipping I guess.

David
 

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my first one off of ebay I pay $250 ,,,last week I bought 2 more for $ 150 ,,each,,,pro 668,s now I have 3 if find them cheaper than $150 I buy a couple more rockinroll
 
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