>   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.
That all comes with the Sportscat.
You can buy them locally (here anyway at Walmart) for $149.99 (when on sale).
>   requires. Some companies design their scanners so that you must buy
>   battery packs from them when your scanner's battery(s) need to be
Or you can get it at Batteries Plus for less. You could even remove the
old cells and replace them yourself. We do that alot with our Ham HTs.
KG9EV
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