[TrunkCom] re: Technical knowledge

[wbs1]

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Gallagher <Kevinga@ix.netcom.com>
To: trunkcom@mailman.qth.net <trunkcom@mailman.qth.net>
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2002 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: [TrunkCom] re: Technical knowledge


> Why...
>
>When Uniden make a portable scanner with alpha tags like the
>Pro-92 and 93 I'll buy it. I've put my 245 aside as I find the
>pro92 / 93 so much easier with the tags.


Just a sidenote - the Pro 93 is a GRE manufactured scanner not Uniden.
Same for the P2053.  Despite some minor flaws, the Pro 93 is a great scanner
IMHO.

1.) I find the sensitivity / selectivity far better than my Uniden scanners
(ie BC235, 760)
2.) text tagging - banks, channels, ID's
3.) mixed multiple trunk / conventional at same time
4.) Control Ch only mode for Mot 800MHz systems
5.) price - been on sale for $170 lately.
6.) freeware availible on the Web that allow upload/download + programming
(NOT the RS sold s/w!)

I don't mean this to knock Uniden either.  I have a collection of both as
many on this list.
Both brands have their strengths and weaknesses like all electronic
equipment.  Sure the Pro-93 / 2053 won't do all that a BC 780 does, but it
is a nice handheld and does what I need it to do for a lower cost.


wbs
Seattle

>
>Also the intermod problem is bad on Uniden scanners vs
>Pro 92 / 93 here in the San Jose area. I hate the squealing
>on my car scanner BCT7.
>
>... that's why
>
>
>Tom Thornton wrote:
>
>> Why do people buy RS scanners.  I do a lot of business at RS but have
always
>> ordered scanners directly from Uniden.  Why put up with a clone when you
can
>> have the real thing.  Scanner cos that retail directly from Uniden
advertise
>> in Firehouse Magazine EVERY month.
>>
>> RICK BORGMAN wrote: