I think that that system is digital, in which case he'll need a 96 or
something like that.  Scanning conventionally is fine, but can be
frustrating when you want to follow a conversation when it jumps from
frequency to frequency.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kenneth Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: Trunking Scanner


>A quick look at radioreference.com shows Lafayette is a Motorola Type II
> system, so your best bet is to get a PRO-95.  If you have any scanner/ht
> that will receive 800Mhz you could use it to sorta listen in, you'll =
> just
> have to lock and unlock the control channel when it changes, but they
> usually don't change often,  maybe only twice a day.
>
> Here's the link to radioreference's Lafayette info, there is also a link =
> to
> stream the audio over the internet.  I have not tried it though.
> http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=3DTRSDB&sid=3D313   =20
>
> 73, Ken -N5SWR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of r.mcmanomy
> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 4:25 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Trunking Scanner
>
>
> Hello I live in Lafayette Indiana.
> I am trying to find the cheapest Trunking Scanner with out givine up =
> quality
> and ease of use for a blind person.
> I am pretty sure that Lafayette is Trunking because I can not get =
> anything
> on my analog scanner.
> Just because you can not see the stars does not mean you can not reach =
> for
> them.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 1:15 PM
> Subject: Re: Trunking Scanner
>
>
>> Depending on where you may be it may or may not work though as you =
> might
>> need something that will handle APCO-25 as stated earlier.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Glen Schroeder" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 3:59 PM
>> Subject: Re: Trunking Scanner
>>
>>
>>> The Radio Shack PRO 95 handheld scanner is a great scanner.  I've had =
> one
>>> for about a month.  The PRO 94 is a good one too, except with the 94 =
> you
>>> can't scan analog and trunked channels at the same time as you can =
> with
>>> the
>>> 95.
>>>
>>> Glen Schroeder
>>> Madison WI
>>> KA9YIU
>>
>
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