RockMSockM
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- Joined
- Jul 7, 2006
- Messages
- 13
Hi all!
I'm new to this site, so I apologize in advance if this message is posted in the wrong place--but I wasn't sure how else to classify it!
Anyhow... I have used a scanner before (an old RS PRO-51!), but it's mostly been a very casual hobby. In short, I guess you could say I'm a bit of a newbie--especially since it's gotten more complex in the last few years.
I am looking to buy a new scanner, and many sources have recommended the Radio Shack PRO-97. I live in the Westchester County area (40 mins north of NYC) of NY state, and I was wondering if this is a good scanner choice. I would usually be listening to local (Westchester) frequencies, with an occasional listen of NYC activity.
What do you think?
I also have another quick question: I have noticed that some users have had their scanners programmed at RS stores... unfortunately, my local RS store had no clue what I meant when I asked about this... Anyone know of a store in the NY area that actually does this? I've skimmed the manual, and it looks amazingly complex. (I am a hardcore MAC user, and thus, do not own a PC. I would like to avoid using Virtual PC to program my scanner... lol)
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me with either question!!!
I'm new to this site, so I apologize in advance if this message is posted in the wrong place--but I wasn't sure how else to classify it!
Anyhow... I have used a scanner before (an old RS PRO-51!), but it's mostly been a very casual hobby. In short, I guess you could say I'm a bit of a newbie--especially since it's gotten more complex in the last few years.
I am looking to buy a new scanner, and many sources have recommended the Radio Shack PRO-97. I live in the Westchester County area (40 mins north of NYC) of NY state, and I was wondering if this is a good scanner choice. I would usually be listening to local (Westchester) frequencies, with an occasional listen of NYC activity.
What do you think?
I also have another quick question: I have noticed that some users have had their scanners programmed at RS stores... unfortunately, my local RS store had no clue what I meant when I asked about this... Anyone know of a store in the NY area that actually does this? I've skimmed the manual, and it looks amazingly complex. (I am a hardcore MAC user, and thus, do not own a PC. I would like to avoid using Virtual PC to program my scanner... lol)
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me with either question!!!