Just noticed this on Whistler's website: https://whistlergroup.com/collectio...desktop-mobile-scanner-radio?lshst=collection Wonder if they will disappear as fast as the 1080's did,
I would suspect that these are warranty returns that have had whatever was wrong with them fixed -- "restored to working condition" -- and now being sold off to recoup some of the investment they have in them. That's how refurbishing usually works in electronics.I wonder why they are called refurbished when Whistler restored them to working condition? It would seem to me that if the maker sends it out the door working like new it would not have to be titled refurbished.
They are still selling this unit new for $399.95. Makes me wonder what's wrong with the "refurbished" units?
Just noticed this on Whistler's website: https://whistlergroup.com/collectio...desktop-mobile-scanner-radio?lshst=collection Wonder if they will disappear as fast as the 1080's did,
One thing I did notice that is kind of germane to this line of scanners... whistler scanners do not behave very well with the custom settings outlined in the Easier to Read manual. I lost my signal meter with those settings and the only way to get it back was to reset the advanced settings back to default.This is a good buy, guys. I waited for a few weeks, watching the site every day waiting for the 1080s to go back up. Just last week I bought a new 1065 - figures. Anyway, this is a great P25 phase 1 scanner. It will not do phase 2. I also already had the software needed for programming. (I already have the GRE PSR500 - same thing, but hand-held).
Decent deal but when you add in the cost of shipping its not all that great.
Amazon often has brand new ones (non-refurb) for just a few bucks more with free shipping.