Whistler decided to get out of the scanner Business?

[TedTobias]

Since of I have not seen any new models being produced and the lack of any thing that has the capability to deal with simulcast nor any new wow tech coming out of whistler does that mean. perhaps I could be missing something? I dont even think tem advertise? Perhaps I should sell my small Whistler Collection.

Thanks
theodore

 

[SteveSimpkin]

Some recent posts on this subject.

The Future of Whistler

First, I want to say this is not a rant. Just giving my honest opinion and would like feed back. I have been happy with Whistler in the past. I was looking at a SDS100 and other Uniden scanners. I decided to get a refurbished TRX-1 and they gave me a discount for being a vet. Here are my...

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The death of whistler scanner's ?

I occasionally look for a deal on the ws-1040. I have noticed that almost all site's are listing it as discontinued or no longer available. To boot, universal radio is not showing any whistler scanner's. This,combined with the departure of whistler wendy, make's me wonder. Is whistler out of...

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[iMONITOR]

Perhaps I should sell my small Whistler Collection.

 

[Hit_Factor]

There was a recent post that talked about how 5G will likely be the foundation for new public safety communications. It made alot of sense.

Of course, it will take a while for this to happen. Once it does, the value of scanners will decline and it will be hard to give them away.

If you think of your radios as an investment, it's probably time to consider selling while you can.

If the value of your radios is simply an entertainment cost, then hang onto them as long as they keep your interest.

 

[KevinC]

Discussed numerous times before. Closing.