[Scan-DC] PRO-197 Update

[Doug Kitchener]

Another good point - I didn't know that the GREs came with a programming cable, but when you go digital, the radio is just the beginning... you'll probably ante up another $60 or $70 for "accessories" that you'll need, but that didn't come with the radio, such as programming software and a cable to connect the radio to the computer.  (I've had to do that with both Uniden and RS, so they're on equal footing there.)  That's _before_ things like carrying cases, and a 12VDC lighter cord that I don't think came with my 396.  That makes the closeout price on the older RS ones look pretty good, I guess.  And I meant to say last night that you'll have another new hobby that you don't have time for - fiddling with your programming!

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> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:54:19 -0800
> From: ka3jjz at netscape.com
> To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] PRO-197 Update
>
> b_thom, at some point you're going to want to program some more stuff in the future beyond what's in the V folders, or perhaps hook the scanner up to the PC. Unlike its GRE cousins, the RS models don't come with a USB converter, so you will need to buy one.
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> We have an object oriented scanners FAQ in the RR wiki, and the USB subject is addressed in the software article...
>
> http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/GRE/RS_Object_Oriented_Scanners_FAQ
>
> 73 Mike

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