Hi Zach,
I do understand and I do hope you will find one that better meets your
needs.
I hope to see you more on this list.
Very best 73,
Lowell W8QIY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zach Shifflett" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: scanners
> 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
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
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