[ScanIndiana] What kind of scanner to use?

[Matthew C Payne]

Rob Dale wrote:

>>Hi Rob, thanks for your input but if you are going to buy a 
>>"Professional Radio" that the News Media uses everyday in the 
>>newsroom
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>I bought the Pro96 when it came out and nothing about it struck me as
>unprofessional... Actually all of the radios I bought for our newsroom
>(which I would consider "professional media") came from RS and they always
>perform the way they were intended.
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I gotta agree with Rob here.  I've used both the BC-250 and the PRO-96, 
and the PRO-96 beats the BC-250 hands down, IMHO.  But Rob is also right 
when he said that you should try both scanners first, and see which one 
is to your liking.  There is no right answer.  The one that is right for 
you is the one you should use.

Having said that, I use a PRO-96.  And I am about as professionally 
involved with police and fire communications as you can get.  I say that 
tongue-in-cheek, because "professionalism" has little to do with 
purchasing a scanner, IMHO.  Choosing a scanner based on it's (or anyone 
else's) "professionalism" is akin to putting magnetic signs and yellow 
lights on your car, for the "professional look".  Purely window dressing.

Rob's right.  Use what works for you, and have fun!

Matt