Lowell,
Thanks a lot for all the info.
After doing some research into batteries, I've concluded that this
isn't the scanner for me.
Thanks for the offer,
73s,
Zach

On 9/15/13, Lowell Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Zach,
> O.K. here is some more info on the scanner:
> Uniden Bearcat 100 Channel Scanning Radio
> Model, BC 100 XLT
> NI-CAD battery BP 205
> 600 MA H 7 volts
>
> Perhaps if you were to call some place or the like Batteries Plus, they
> might have such a battery.
> Also, you should know that the ac charger plugs into the battery pack.
> If you have any more questions, just ask!
> Best 73.
> Lowell  W8QIY
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Zach Shifflett" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:24 AM
> Subject: Re: scanners
>
>
>> Hi Lowell,
>> Thanks for letting me know.
>> 25 bucks is a great deal on one that's working right.
>> I've price checked them on ebay, and they definitely aren't cheap.
>> Best one I've seen went for 40 bucks and it was only a 30 channel
>> bearcat.
>> Does yours have a battery that I could still buy, or does it use a
>> rechargeable pack that I could get another one of since the one you
>> have's dead?
>> I'll be using it on a/c some times, but will need to use it while not
>> near an outlet.
>> If I can get a new battery, or if it can take non-rechargeable
>> batteries, I'd like to talk to you about buying it.
>> thanks and 73,
>> Zach
>>
>> On 9/14/13, Lowell Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> Yes, I have a 100 channel scanner that is several years old and is just
>>> what
>>>
>>> I think you are looking for.
>>> It works well; the only thing is that the battery is dead on it but it
>>> works
>>>
>>> fine on AC.
>>> I would let you have it for $25.00 plus shipping.
>>> What do you think?
>>> Best 73.
>>> Lowell  W8QIY
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Zach Shifflett" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 11:40 PM
>>> Subject: scanners
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hey all,
>>>> I'm looking for some info on what would be a good scanner to buy.
>>>> I'm looking for something handheld with a belt clip.
>>>> , hopefully it'd be not very expensive, and relatively accessible to
>>>> program.
>>>> Accessibility isn't key, as I only need to program it once, but would
>>>> be
>>>> nice.
>>>> I'm using it to monitor emergency frequencies, but I don't need
>>>> digital capabilities, as my local fire and rescue guys are still on
>>>> analog.
>>>> I got a gig monitoring emergency frequencies for an independent
>>>> contractor who does immediate repairs on buildings that have been
>>>> damaged by fires and vehicle crashes.  For the job itself, I only need
>>>> to monitor a few frequencies, so a scanner with a million slots would
>>>> be overkill.
>>>> I'm only gonna need about 10 to 20 frequencies programmed into it, so
>>>> even an old school scanner from the 90s would work.
>>>>
>>>> I have a scanner in my shack, but it's a desktop model and can't be
>>>> carried around, and I shudder at the thought of having to use my
>>>> baofeng as a scanner.  We all know how bad a scanner that thing makes.
>>>> If anybody has any ideas, I'd love to hear them.
>>>> Also, if anybody has a scanner like this lying around they'd be
>>>> interested in selling, I'm in the market.
>>>> thanks and 73,
>>>> Zach
>>>>
>>>
>>
>