[Scan-DC] Scanner Recomendations

[Dave]

I believe the county is using Pro-Voice which can not be monitored by any 
scanner. Fire still simulcasts on VHF. Perhaps someone from VA can confirm 
this?

Dave M.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kenneth Fowler" <fxpd614 at gmail.com>
To: "Scan-DC" <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 14:29
Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Scanner Recomendations


> On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 7:14 AM,  <ka3jjz at netscape.com> wrote:
>> Ken that depends somewhat if that's the only system type the scanner will 
>> be used for. If so, practically any of the newer gen models will do the 
>> job. Even rebanding issues won't be much of an issue, since it would only 
>> involve some reprogramming to get the radio to trunk again. Heck even the 
>> venerable BC780 does EDACS, and as you noted, the 245 does EDACS as well.
>>
>> However a caution here - you should validate what kind of EDACS system 
>> you would be monitoring. The older scanners couldn't handle EDACS 
>> narrowband too well, if at all - the newer ones can. I would also 
>> consider whether the scanner would be used for recording/logging while 
>> scanning/trunking - if so, that would throw out all the RS models, and 
>> the GRE models except the PSR500 and 600, which can do this. Most all of 
>> the current Uniden models also can.
>>
>> More information on your wants and how the scanner will be used is needed 
>> here. Of course, do your research on the RadioReference wiki to get you 
>> started. Use the database to insure the scanner you buy will handle the 
>> system(s) to be monitored.
>>
>
> Well I would need it to listen to only one county.  Spotsylvania's
> Edacs system.  They are not going narrow band or completely digital
> any time soon.   I need to stay away from anything that is too new
> such as the gre's because of cost.   I think I was looking more at the
> Pro 94,97 or the BC 245xlt.
>
> Kenneth Fowler
> KD4IIW
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