[Scan-DC] Pro 96 vs 106 (update)

[cameron zotter]

I got the P96 files last week. I also added a V-Scanner bank with the
Arlington and Fairfax systems pulled directly from Radio Reference/Win96
Web Import.

Nothing...




On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Dewey <dewey3 at gmail.com> wrote:

> How old are, or how long ago were the p96 file given to you?  All three
> jurisdictions are now operating on "newer" rebanded systems.
>
> Dewey
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of cameron zotter
> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 16:44
> To: Scan- DC
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Pro 96 vs 106 (update)
>
> I don't understand this. While driving down I395 into Arlington and then
> through Fairfax county on 50 W, I'm getting *nothing* on my Pro-96. I tried
> two p96 files that were given to me by members of this list (thanks guys),
> but still nothing!
>
> I'm starting to think something is wrong with my scanner!
>
> Does anyone have any other troubleshooting tips?
>
> Thanks!
>
> C
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM, Doug Kitchener <oldsdoug at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hey Cameron,
> >
> > I have several friends who are using PRO-96s to scan P25 systems
> > without difficulty... you shouldn't have any trouble scanning
> > Arlington with yours.  Same goes for the PRO-106.
> >
> > What's the basis for the idea of the PRO-96 not working well with P25s?
> >
> >
> > I'm not sure about Fairfax, last I knew, hearing them shouldn't be a
> > problem either, but some of the other folks here would be more
> > up-to-date on that.  However, assuming they're still just on an
> > ordinary P25 system with nothing fancy, I'd guess that you'd be fine.
> >
> > May want to wait until you get moved and see how well your current
> > equipment works.
> >
> > I have a PRO-197, the desktop version of the PRO-106, and have been
> > very pleased with it, but I daresay you'll be OK with what you have now.
> >
> > DK
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: cameron zotter <camzotter at gmail.com>
> > > To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> > > Cc:
> > > Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 4:31 PM
> > > Subject: [Scan-DC] Pro 96 vs 106
> > >
> > > Hello Scanners,
> > >
> > > I am moving from Baltimore to Arlington, VA. I have just learned
> > > that the Pro 96 does not cover P25 Systems well, so I'm considering
> > > purchasing a
> > Pro
> > > 106.
> > >
> > > Does anyone know if the Pro 106 will be able to monitor Arlington
> > > and Fairfax's P25 Public Safety systems?
> > >
> > >
> > > THANKS! Merry Christmas
> > >
> > > -Z
> >
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