[Scan-DC] Radio Shack Black Friday - PRO 106 & 197

kra2829 at aol.com kra2829 at aol.com
Fri Nov 12 10:20:34 EST 2010 

Thanks. I haven't really done much since FFC Coutny and the other jurusdictions went to trunking, but I do miss listening. I might just have to buy myself my Christmas present a little early this year.

Thanks for the insight.






-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Kitchener <oldsdoug at hotmail.com>
To: kra2829 at aol.com; scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Fri, Nov 12, 2010 10:10 am
Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Radio Shack Black Friday - PRO 106 & 197



he only difference in the two we've been discussing is that the PRO-106 is 
andheld and the -197 is base/mobile.  They use the same circuitry.  As you're 
robably aware, most (if not all) of the jurisdictions around here are now using 
00 MHz trunking systems, and several of those are digital - these 2 radios will 
ecode and receive those systems automatically (as will other radios built by 
niden).  Some areas are simulcasting on the older systems, especially the fire 
ervices, but by and large the police have gone over to 800 exclusively.
I have both Uniden and Radio Shack Radios and am happy with both... the reason 
or the mix is strictly price... best price that I know of on either of the RS 
adios since they came out is $299 and that was two years ago at Xmas 2008... if 
his Black Friday thing is really correct, they haven't been that low since then 
ntil now.  They started out at $499 and have dropped to $399.  The Uniden 
adios seem to be around $500 and might be around for $475.  Of course, the RS 
nes are sold through their retail stores (as well as online), where there's not 
uch retail activity that I know of on the Unidens.
I don't want to sound like a Radio Shack commercial, but what it comes down to 
s that there's a significant tariff when going to 800, and the RS radios can be 
ad for less.  Strangely enough, Radio Shack also sells the GRE radios online, 
nd they are the same units!
Hope this helps - or at least hasn't served to thoroughly confuse!  :)
Regards,
Doug
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 To: jimmnn at comcast.net; w4nng at soalex.us; scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
 Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:03:23 -0500
 From: kra2829 at aol.com
 Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Radio Shack Black Friday - PRO 106 & 197


 I've been out of scanning for awhile and have been thinking about getting back 
nto it. I live in FFX County, which of these would be the best to invest in?

 Thanks




 -----Original Message-----
 From: James Richardson 
 To: 'Bob W4NNG' ; scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
 Sent: Thu, Nov 11, 2010 11:15 pm
 Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Radio Shack Black Friday - PRO 106 & 197


 Great radios indeed have a few of both and especially at that price very
 asy to program as well.
 Jim<
 -----Original Message-----
 rom: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
 mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob W4NNG
 ent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 9:14 PM
 o: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
 ubject: Re: [Scan-DC] Radio Shack Black Friday - PRO 106 & 197
 I have both the PRO-106 and PRO-197. Impressive radios

 ---- Original Message -----
 rom: "Doug Kitchener" 
 o: 
 ent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 9:38 PM
 ubject: Re: [Scan-DC] Radio Shack Black Friday - PRO 106 & 197


 If anyone's considering a purchase of one of these, let me know...

 ----------------------------------------
 > From: oldsdoug at hotmail.com
 > To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
 > Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:21:32 -0500
 > Subject: [Scan-DC] Radio Shack Black Friday - PRO 106 & 197
 >
 >
 > http://www.blackfriday2010.com/ads/radio-shack-black-friday-ads
 >
 > Well, if you believe this, it looks as if the PRO-106 and PRO-197 APCO 25
 >> digital trunking scanners will be on sale for $100 off, at $299.99, on
 > Black Friday... also possibly free shipping, and Friday prices on
 > Thanksgiving Day online... I couldn't see anything about sale dates...
 >
 > If anyone needs a review, I have had a -197 for 2 years and have been
 > very pleased with it, so much so that I will be buying a -106 during this
 >> sale.
 >
 > There is one RS store in the Rockville area that I would not deal with,
 > tho... email me privately if you want details on that.
 >
 > Happy Thanksgiving.
 >
 > KMA-367

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