[Pro2006] Pro-2004 for sale
Len G. Carpenter
Len.C at sympatico.ca
Sat Mar 19 23:37:07 EST 2005
Ya I love mine too, never gave me any problems at all other than the display
backlight, but I barely look at it, its way back on the shelf, if I wanna listen I
fire up Pro-Turbo and control it all with it..
Mike Drum wrote:
> Len,
>
> Yes, the metal case and display are among
> the reasons people like the original 2004.
> I have a 2006 and love it, but it is definitely
> a cheaper radio. The performance is very
> good, but many cost cutting steps were
> taken in it's design. I have to admit I got quite
> a chuckle when it was called an antique.
> It shares the same basic design/software of
> the others in the series, and was made by the
> same company, GRE. I wouldn't have sold my
> 2004 if I didn't already have two! I personally
> love the sloped front panel, the membrane
> keypad, and the added weight of the original.
> It's a more robust radio.
>
> Mike
>
> At 11:11 PM 3/19/2005 -0500, you wrote:
> >Ya many prefer the ones with a full metal case. Nicer looking too and a bigger
> >display. Mine has the ce232 hooked to it also and I use Pro-Turbo to
> >control it.
> >
> >Mike Drum wrote:
> >
> > > Mike,
> > >
> > > Thank you for quoting from the list registration
> > > page. That certainly removes any doubt about
> > > this lists purpose. It may never stop someone
> > > from engaging their mouth before they engage
> > > their brain, but it should put the issue temporarily
> > > to rest.
> > >
> > > You are quite right about price being what the
> > > market will bear. There are those that prefer the
> > > Pro-2004 over the 2005/2006 series for various
> > > reasons, and will pay a premium to get one in
> > > pristine original condition. I have seen units in
> > > similar condition go for considerably more then
> > > what I was asking for mine. I think the fact the
> > > radio sold as quickly as it did proves that point.
> > > It would seem the buyer put as much credence
> > > in the other poster as I did.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > At 08:38 PM 3/19/2005 -0600, you wrote:
> > > >Actually this IS a PRO2004, 2005, and 2006 group. Here is a quote
> > from this
> > > >list's registration page:
> > > >"Pro2006 is a mailing list (reflector) devoted to the discussion of the
> > > >popular scanner that was distributed by Radio Shack.
> > > >
> > > >+ Pro2006 and family which also includes Pro2004, 2005, 2035, 2042 and
> > > >OptoCom
> > > >+ Computer controlled scanning and programing
> > > >+ Available software
> > > >+ Hardware, Enhancements and modifications
> > > >+ Tips and anything related to Pro2006 family"
> > > >
> > > >Note where it says "Pro2006 and family.........."
> > > >
> > > >I guess the price is what the market will bear.
> > > >
> > > >Mike
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >From: "Dan conti" <dconti at nj.rr.com>
> > > >
> > > > > Price is a bit steep for that antique....
> > > > >
> > > > > $100 - $125.00 tops, SHIPPED, if it is like BRAND NEW.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyway, this is a 2006 group..
> > > > >
> > > > > Dan
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Pro - 2004 Scanner for sale. I'm the
> > > > > > original owner, and the scanner is in
> > > > > > fantastic shape, like new. Original
> > > > > > manual and original box included.
> > > > > > A diode mod was done years ago to
> > > > > > expand the memory storage to 400
> > > > > > channels. The EL display was always
> > > > > > run in dimmer mode, so it is still working
> > > > > > fine. It has low hours because I have
> > > > > > multiple scanners.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Price is $195 plus shipping.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Mike
> > > >
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If Fed Ex merged with UPS, the resulting company would be Fed UPS.
What would they call the merger of Cunningham Air Freight and Aer Lingus?
Bumper sticker of the year: If you can read this, thank a
teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier."
Thought for the day....
"Never hold your farts in, they travel up your spine, into your brain
and that's where you get crappy ideas from".
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