[TrunkCom] scanner recommendations?

[Sean Paul]

Jeff:
At this point we really don't know about the accessibility of the scanners 
themselves nor the app. As far as the scanners talking, etc, we know that 
that will not be the case. I did see where Uniden did say that the scanners 
would have a key pad on them & not a touch screen. How much will actually be 
done from this key pad remains to be seen.  Keep in mind that the only 
scanner which will work with the app is the BC536 which is the desktop 
model. The hand held model is known as the BC436, just fyi. As far as 
programming with software, etc using a screen reader. We don't know that 
yet. But, I know that most past software for programming using windows has 
not been accessible with screen readers. I did have someone tell me that he 
could program his BC-396 XT using a Mac though. I have a friend who's 
already ordered his. So, I'll be interested to see it once he gets it. He's 
getting the 436 though. So, I'll not get to see it in action with the app. 
Yes, my understanding is that you'll be able to run it thru your network & 
listen & control it using the app. As far as streaming it to the internet 
for others listening pleasure. I can't speak on this... I'm sure that if it 
can be done, someone will figure out how to do it rather quickly. Uniden did 
say that the 436 was to be slightly larger than the current 396. But, not by 
much. So, if this is the case. Using buttons with it could be a bit of a 
challenge for those of us who have large hands or for those who's motor 
functions aren't the best in the world. There are already 2 different yahoo 
groups which you can find & join. By searchin them out on yahoogroups.
 Currently, I'm using a GRE PSR-500 which I can totally program using PSR 
Edit-500.  In fact... I'm working on completely updating all my files & 
reorganizing my scanner as I type this... So, about all I can say at this 
moment is stay tuned. I guess we'll all figure this out together.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Kenyon" <jkenyon7 at rochester.rr.com>
To: <SCAN-L at LISTSERV.UARK.EDU>
Cc: "Discussion of Monitoring Trunk Radio Systems" 
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Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2013 21:23
Subject: [TrunkCom] scanner recommendations?


>    Hi everyone, I am just wondering with regard to the newer scanners that 
> are coming out soon.  I am wondering that if at some point I should get 
> the portable or the desktop with the I Phone app?  It will be interesting 
> to note what advantages and/or features will be the most accessible.  With 
> regard to the desktop with the app will the app work with the cellular 
> network with regard to monitoring/control?  I know that the literature I 
> read mentioned other wifi networks that it will work on.
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