victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
Am I a fool for even mentioning this scanner ? Uniden BC355N it sounds like it has local search ? And it sounds like it's digital. Cost was around $150.
What's a good scanner, It's been 30 years ?
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doctordialtone
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I don't have any knowledge of that scanner.
Amazon.com: Uniden BC355N 800 MHz 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner. Close Call RF Capture Technology. Pre-programmed Service Search. “Action” Bands to Hear Police, Ambulance, Fire, Amateur Radio, Public Utilities, Weather, and More.: Cell Phones & Accessories
Perhaps someone else knows?
victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
Not sure it's digital... Sure is my price range though. LOL .... its also a four-year-old scanner from 2015
doctordialtone
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I guess not.
From the link above:
"(Please note: model BC355N is not suitable for trunking or digital radio system monitoring. If you live in an area where trunking or digital radio systems are used, you need to upgrade to a Uniden Digital model (“D” stands for Digital), such as models BCD996P2, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, BCD325P2, or HomePatrol-2. "
victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
Yes I think the scanner I mentioned above is not digital, I would rather have the digital, I think the Connecticut state police are digital, I'm going to take a look at those scanners you mentioned above.
victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
For $400 scanners.... I'm starting to think I'm dreaming of a $200 analog scatter. LOL
doctordialtone
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Yes, you might need to up your budget. I think a 325P2 is about as reasonable as you'll find new.
victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
I found this for $250 Whistler ws1065 .
doctordialtone
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Here is a listing of Whistler Scaners:
Whistler Scanners - The RadioReference Wiki
I don't have any experience with them, but be advised, that's a Phase 1 only scanner. So when CSP DOES go phase II, you'll be out of luck with them.
victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
Here is a listing of Whistler Scaners:
Whistler Scanners - The RadioReference Wiki
wiki.radioreference.com
I don't have any experience with them, but be advised, that's a Phase 1 only scanner. So when CSP DOES go phase II, you'll be out of luck with them.
What is phase 1 and what is phase 2 ? I thought digital was a digital ? This is brutal.. LOL
doctordialtone
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Here's a description:
https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-phase-1-and-phase-2-1/
Usually, Phase 1 systems are upgraded to Phase2 eventually.
victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
This is agonizing...
Not sure about the ws-1065. Have the ws-1040,handheld and it does pick up phase 2 APCO but not Phase 2 TMDA, had Whistler Tech confirm this for me. So if your area is using Phase 2 TMDA or Motorola DMR then you will have to up your budget and get a higher priced scanner. Also tech said there was no plan to offer upgrade on ws-1040 so figure since the 1065 is base version that no upgrades planned for it either.
A home patrol 2 scanner is user friendly when programming frequencies. The software is included with the scanner.
victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
Sounds like something for $250 is not gonna happen...
TailGator911
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The scanning hobby has changed a lot since the Pro-2006 was cutting edge technology. If you want the latest and greatest equipment and if you want to keep up with the technology, yeah it's going to cost you some money. The right radio(s), the right antenna, multi-couplers, coax, etc. it can add up, that's for sure. When it comes to my hobby expenses, I always say to my wife - "Hey, it beats booby bars and boats and motorcycles!" It could be worse 
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victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
HAHA ... That's it, the pro 2006 is what I had LOL. I'm only looking to spend $200 maybe 300 max to listen to the local radio's.... It's only something I will use my own home. Not exactly a life or death thing but I would like to get something nice, I have to be the latest and greatest but I do want digital apparently. LOLThe scanning hobby has changed a lot since the Pro-2006 was cutting edge technology. If you want the latest and greatest equipment and if you want to keep up with the technology, yeah it's going to cost you some money. The right radio(s), the right antenna, multi-couplers, coax, etc. it can add up, that's for sure. When it comes to my hobby expenses, I always say to my wife - "Hey, it beats booby bars and boats and motorcycles!" It could be worse
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victory-rc
Tom In Colchester,Ct.
That's what they've been saying, it does look nice..
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