Skyd
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I'm working on building out my new shack build and for the listening portion I'm planning to pick up a new scanner. My current unit is a RS PRO-106 which has served me well over the past 10 years. But I'm really leaning towards a Uniden. I think I've settled on the 996P2, but I'm open to suggestions. First here's my needs/wants for a new scanner.
Will be used as a base unit
P25 Phase II capable
Alphatags
Reasonably quick scan rate (over 50 cps)
Color alerts (i.e so I can set police channels to light up blue, fire red, etc)
PC Programmable
Now a few other considerations. In my area I have very little need for trunking at all. That may change over time but the only thing I think I can receive from my QTH is NXDN for some business stuff and I don't think there's any Simulcast anywhere near me and I suspect it'll be some time before there is, but I dont' really know much about it.
I dont' mind, and in fact prefer, programming via a computer. A laptop will be nearby and easily accessible for using Proscan or Freescan or whatever I need.
One major question I have, because I haven't owned a Uniden for over 20 years and even my Radioshack is over a decade old. How can I setup "scan lists" and how many will I be limited to on the 996. So the PRO-106 uses object oriented memory, each frequency gets a "spot" and I can then add it to as few or as many scan lists as I want. There are 20 possible lists plus a favorites list.
How does that work with the Uniden. I see it has quick keys, and sites, groups, etc. I'm not sure the role that plays in organizing my frequencies which will likely be all conventional or at least Mostly.
Lastly I'm open to other recommendations, however the 996 fits my budget well. If there's a big advantage to spending another $100 or so I might consider it. The SDS200 is out of my price range.
Will be used as a base unit
P25 Phase II capable
Alphatags
Reasonably quick scan rate (over 50 cps)
Color alerts (i.e so I can set police channels to light up blue, fire red, etc)
PC Programmable
Now a few other considerations. In my area I have very little need for trunking at all. That may change over time but the only thing I think I can receive from my QTH is NXDN for some business stuff and I don't think there's any Simulcast anywhere near me and I suspect it'll be some time before there is, but I dont' really know much about it.
I dont' mind, and in fact prefer, programming via a computer. A laptop will be nearby and easily accessible for using Proscan or Freescan or whatever I need.
One major question I have, because I haven't owned a Uniden for over 20 years and even my Radioshack is over a decade old. How can I setup "scan lists" and how many will I be limited to on the 996. So the PRO-106 uses object oriented memory, each frequency gets a "spot" and I can then add it to as few or as many scan lists as I want. There are 20 possible lists plus a favorites list.
How does that work with the Uniden. I see it has quick keys, and sites, groups, etc. I'm not sure the role that plays in organizing my frequencies which will likely be all conventional or at least Mostly.
Lastly I'm open to other recommendations, however the 996 fits my budget well. If there's a big advantage to spending another $100 or so I might consider it. The SDS200 is out of my price range.
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