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This is a discussion on police scanner within the Survival Forum forums, part of the General category; Looking to purchase a police scanner for my BOB. Any suggestions? For those of you who are NES members - ...
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10-06-2007, 07:38 PM #1NES Member
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police scanner
Looking to purchase a police scanner for my BOB. Any suggestions?
For those of you who are NES members - is anyone interested in a group buy (like we need another one going right now)?
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10-06-2007, 07:58 PM #2NES Member
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I bought one of these a few weeks ago just because I had money burning a hole in my pocket. Besides the fact it doesn't cover the 800 MHz band, it's quite good for general use.
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10-07-2007, 10:12 AM #3Registered User
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I would be interested in a group buy if you get one together. I have no suggestions other then a handheld unit b/c of compactness.
Don't know if they make them but I would also like a unit for my truck that is a scanner plus CB radio.
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10-07-2007, 12:01 PM #4Registered User
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what is a group buy please (I think I may know)
Originally Posted by TonyDedo
Thanks a lot
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10-07-2007, 01:03 PM #5Registered User
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The only problem with the scanners sold today is that a lot of agencies are moving to digital radios. Each system is proprietary and requires specific equipment to receive the transmissions. The upper level Radio Shack/Unidens can receive either with an additional board or from the dealer but be prepared to spend in the area of $500 and up. Trunking systems if analog can be received with a cheaper unit but take some setting up to work properly.
Some use on-board encoders that require codes to be transmitted and an on-board decoder but these are less popular with most agencies.
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10-07-2007, 02:36 PM #6Registered User
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A group buy is when a dealer or vendor is willing to give a discounted price for a large order. If a member is able to get a deal they post in the members section the discounted price and how many units must be ordered. There has been things like ammo cans, trigger pull scales and really anything people can get a deal on. Originally Posted by BDDonovan
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10-07-2007, 03:00 PM #7Registered User
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ohhhhh thats cool to know.. thanks
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10-07-2007, 06:22 PM #8NES Member
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You're a paid member - check out the member's section. There are several group buys going on at this moment,(reloading components, EoTech optics, Surefire flashlights, equipment & range bags, and shooting glasses). Originally Posted by BDDonovan
Just another benefit of being a paid member of the forum!
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10-07-2007, 06:25 PM #9Registered User
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Originally Posted by TonyDedo
But he wasn't this morning.
Welcome to the club BDD.
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10-07-2007, 06:26 PM #10Registered User
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Yea I joined after mikey told me what it was, Im checkin it out now. Thanks Originally Posted by TonyDedo
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