having had both, I can say they're not. you get a base scanner and the 
equivalent portable, they're going to be the same to program generally. I'd 
consider the source and throw the info out.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: i just spoke to radio shack about radio scanners


> why is the table top, the more expensive models I might add, easier if you
> can't see?
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Walter Hampton" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 4:36 PM
> Subject: i just spoke to radio shack about radio scanners
>
>
>>i just spoke to radio shack scanners go for the table model it will be =
>> easy for you who can't see. i just wanted to pass that on to you.=20
>>
>> from walter wb6jtj