Posted: 2/28/2008 6:58:07 PM EDT
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I am looking to get a scanner, will these specs allow me to listen to teh local polices? It's for a PRO-97 1000-Channel Triple-Trunking Handheld Scanner *High-powered handheld. High-performance, extended-coverage scanner has the ability to scan both trunked and conventional channels at the same time. Program up to 100 frequencies in banks of 10 for easier access. Triple-trunking lets you follow a signal in virtually any market that uses an analog trunking system. Signal Stalker™ circuitry searches for nearby frequency transmissions and lets you hear a nearby radio without knowing its frequency. Skywarn lets you hear local severe-weather observers and get warnings before they are broadcast on local radio or TV. The SAME feature provides weather and other emergency alerts for the areas you program into your unit. For a list of codes, click here. Alpha-numeric display for ID tagging allows frequencies to be identified by the name you assign Lighted keypad and backlit LCD display for use in low light Digital weather alert keeps you informed of emergencies; 7 NOAA weather stations preprogrammed Easy programming: download frequencies from computer to scanner (software and cable optional) |
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Do you know what trunking system the local guys use? There are several different types, but probably the most important to know is whether it's a digital or analog trunking system. You can probably find this information in Google. Edit: Here, I found a list of various cities in AL and the trunking systems that they should be using: www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?tab=trs&stid=1 See if your city is on that list. It looks like that scanner supports the following trunk systems: * Motorola Type I * Motorola Type II * Motorola Type IIi Hybrid * Motorola Type II Smartnet * Motorola Type II Smartzone * Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink * EDACS Standard (Wide) * EDACS Standard Networked * LTR Standard wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Pro-97 |