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echo: scanners
to: TROY H. CHEEK
from: CARL BROWN
date: 1997-12-16 22:19:00
subject: QUESTIONS AND MORE QUESTI

 TH>  CB> I saw the pro-2042 in the new catalog.  It doesn't mention anythi
 TH>  CB> about tone squelching.
 TH>
 TH> IIRS, CTCSS squelch can be added if you're handy with a soldering iron
 TH> basically the same modification as on the Pro-2035, which is the same
 TH> for the 2004/2005/2006.
Is this available from Radio Shack?
 TH>  CB> I saw a review of another Radio Shack scanner in the 11/97 Popula
 TH>  CB> Electronics.  The reviewed scanner isn't even in the new catalog,
 TH>  CB> mentions a CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Controlled Squelch System) opti
 TH>
 TH> The catalog came out back in August or September, based on information
 TH> together back in June and July.
So I take it that this scanner is being sold in RS now.  I'll check with
them.
 TH>  CB> There is also no mention about this in the catalog. A friend of m
 TH>  CB> reccommended getting a scanner with this CTCSS system. I would re
 TH>  CB> to get the PRO-2042, but only if I can get this CTCSS board.
 TH>
 TH> As I mentioned before, such a modification can be made to the Pro-2042
 TH> locate the plans and aren't worried about ripping into the guts of you
 TH> scanner.  I've not had a use for it, so I never paid attention.
So this is something I have to put together?  If I need/want it I'm sure I
could do it.
 TH>
 TH>  CB> If I go for the PRO 2042, then I will probably invest in a roof m
 TH>  CB> antennna.  I want to go all the way with this.  :)
 TH>
 TH> Radio Shack has a cute little (36") magnet mount all-band scanner ante
 TH> 57 of the 1998 catalog (item 4 on the right-hand side, 20-012).  I use
 TH> some time, both mounted on a vehicle and inside my home, with good res
Thanks Troy.  I just wish I could find a place around here that sold
scanners other than RS so I can do a little comparison shopping.
-={Carl}=-
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