KK>Can anyone give me the pros or cons of buying Unidens Sportcat handheld
KK>model 150 with the 800 megahertz? Being new to this and looking to do
KK>just local neighborhood scanning I have narrowed my choice down to this
KK>scanner, also maintaining a 150 dollar price range. Any input will be
KK>greatly appreciated.
   Keith,
   I'm no expert, but here's something to think about. Is the company
   you are planning to buy the scanner from including anything with your
   scanner? If not check out Scanner World USA (800) 476-7640. They offer
   the black or yellow versions of the Uniden BearCat SportCat Scanner
   for $159.99 + $8.00 Shipping/Handling. They include AC Adapter/Charger,
   rubber antenna, belt clip, owner's manual, Ni-Cad battery and earphone.
   Some companies (like Radio Shack) will charge you extra for the
   AC Adapter\Charger and battery(s), etc... which in the end means you
   pay more than what you expect(ed). With a scanner you'll find out
   real quick (if don't already know) that you need to use re-chargable
   Ni-Cads because a scanner will only run a few days before it needs new
   batteries or a re-charge of the Ni-Cad rechargable batteries.
    Another thing to think about is the type of battery(s) the scanner
   requires. Some companies design their scanners so that you must buy
   battery packs from them when your scanner's battery(s) need to be
   replaced and they are not ashamed to charge you as much as $39.99 + S/H
   for replacement battery(s)! I found this out with a company called
   Cobra and I believe Uniden makes their products. That scanner cost
   about $150.00 but the replacement battery pack was $39.95 + S/H!!!!
   I ended up throwing that scanner out with the garbage. :( The same
   Scanner World USA catalog lists the replacement Ni-Cad battery back
   for the Uniden BearCat SC150Y/B SportCat Scanner at $24.99 plus S/H.
   A "Heavy Duty Long Life (800 MAH) optional Ni-Cad Battery Pack is
   listed at $29.99 plus S/H. That's more than over-the-counter Ni-Cad
   batteries would cost and if you have to order the replacement
   battery(s) thru the mail that's just always a lot of fun. :)
    Strangely enough Radio Shack scanners use over the counter ni-cad
   batteries. I use a Radio Shack Pro 60 handheld scanner that uses 6
   AA over-the-counter ni-cad batteries.
    All that said, the SportCat looks to be a good scanner in terms of
   price and frequency coverage. Good luck!
-Robert Fortune
    Great game. One of my favorite online games!
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