bearcat 996xt vs psr 600
The PSR-600 is more sensitive so it belongs in the car,it also has signal stalker for finding frequencies that are analog and P25 without knowing the full info for that particular digital channel you found.
I love my 996xt as well it is lot more SELECTIVE for a base installation,so I keep my 996xt in the house to ignore intermod.The 996xt in my opinion has better BUTEL software and is easier or better in the house.
They are both LOUD!
They both receive well.
They both have a close call feature.
They both come with DIN sleeves for mounting in the car,knobs and a bracket.
If you want a remote head ,go with the 996xt ,the radio shack will only go in the dash or a jotto desk.
They both do the same thing but the radio shack receives better for air band.
Hope this helps.