Which mobile Digital Scanner is the best deal?

[Duramaxman]

I want to buy a digital scanner to put in my truck. I have a radio shack pro 106 mobile that I carry with me right now, but I want one that I can mount. I don't have a fortune to spend and wouldn't care to buy a used one, nothing over about $300. Thanks for your input.


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[AJAT]

The Pro197 is the only one I know of for under $300.00. And that is because it is on sale right now. I never used the 197 so can't tell you much about it. It is the desktop/mobile version of the 106. For mobile use the Unidens 996 or Home Patrol may be a better choice since you can hook a GPS to it. Makes it easier on the go, but it is more money.

 

[bratsch]

I just purchased a pro 197 radio scanner today, I am using in my house only, but all I can say is this thing is loud and clear, I also have the pro 106, which I like, but the 197 is a whole lot cleaner sounding. Sure bigger speaker has something to do with it, but right now I am smiling

 

[AJAT]

After looking up where you live, Perry County, It is all analog. You don't need a digital. The BCT15X should suit your needs. It can use a GPS and you can get it for less than $300. I use to have one in my vehicle and it worked great for a mobile. Take a look at the Radio shack and GRE analog scanners as well to compare.

 

[gewecke]

I want to buy a digital scanner to put in my truck. I have a radio shack pro 106 mobile that I carry with me right now, but I want one that I can mount. I don't have a fortune to spend and wouldn't care to buy a used one, nothing over about $300. Thanks for your input.


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I am here: Google Maps

Just clip that pro-106 to your visor or in a cell phone mount, add external speaker and then you're ready for the road!

73,
n9zas

 

[Duramaxman]

Just clip that pro-106 to your visor or in a cell phone mount, add external speaker and then you're ready for the road!

73,
n9zas

Well, I keep switching it from the house to my truck. I don't want to wear my antenna hookup out, And I just like the way they look

 

[Rt169Radio]

Your county is not digital so I would recommend the Uniden Bearcat BCT-15X.

https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Bearcat_BCT15X_Police_Scanner_Radio_p/10-501359.htm

But you could also take a look at the GRE PSR-410 or the Radio Shack PRO-163.

https://www.scannermaster.com/GRE_PSR_410_Police_Scanner_p/30-501607.htm

https://www.scannermaster.com/RadioShack_PRO_163_Police_Scanner_p/22-501221.htm

 

[W8RMH]

The OP would probably like to hear the state police - who ARE digital.

 

[MississippiPI]

Kentucky has some strange laws concerning scanners and the like---just FYI. I was just up in Hazard over the Thanksgiving holiday.


Be Safe, Jimmy

 

[Nasby]

Go for the Radio Shack PRO-197. Its on sale, has a cool display, loud audio and can be cloned/programmed with the same software as the PRO-106.

 

[gewecke]

Go for the Radio Shack PRO-197. Its on sale, has a cool display, loud audio and can be cloned/programmed with the same software as the PRO-106.

I will second that!


73,
n9zas

 

[Duramaxman]

the op would probably like to hear the state police - who are digital.

bingo!

 

[Duramaxman]

Thanks everyone for your input, looks like I'm goin to invest in a 197


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[NYRHKY94]

FYI - The Pro-197 sale for $299 ended on 1/7. It is currently listed at it's normal $399 price again.