Hi, Again, Jim. Did some more digging around, and the BCD396 has
been replaced by the BCD396XT.
Between the two, how easy is it to et the software and files for the
PSR500? Is that model still made?
Thanks.--Matt.
At 02:04 PM 8/16/2014, Jim Gammon wrote:
>Matt, I don't know about programming the scanner. With the PSR-500, I just
>get files from a ham friend and upload them to the scanner using PSR Edit.
>I haven't poked around on Radio Reference so don't know how accessible it
>is. I think others on this list use RR and would like to hear your
>experiences before subscribing to it. Jim WA6EKS
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Matthew Chao
>Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2014 10:42 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: To buy or not to buy?
>
>Tax savings is 6.25 percent. How easy is this scanner to program via
>the interface (BCD396)? Thanks.--Matt.
>
>At 01:37 PM 8/16/2014, Jim Gammon wrote:
> >Matt, that's a difficult question. How much would you save on
> >taxes by purchasing the scanner tax free. It's a gamble as to if
> >or when Whistler will come out with a new scanner, especially one
> >that may be accessible. If you have money burning a hole in your
> >britches, then maybe you should fork out the money now. Good
> >luck, Jim WA6EKS
> >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > >From: Matthew Chao <[log in to unmask]
> > >To: [log in to unmask]
> > >Date sent: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:55:48 -0400
> > >Subject: Re: accessible scanners
> >
> > >OK, guys, last call on this query I posted a day or so ago.
> >Since
> > >the Whislers aren't all that accessible at present, and since the
> > >BCD396 can be programmed via an interface cable, is this scanner
> >a
> > >worthwhile bet? I ask this because I can buy it this weekend in
> > >Massachusetts tax-free. We're having a tax-free
> > >weekend/holiday. Thoughts? Thanks.--Matt, N1IBB.
> >
> > >At 09:00 AM 8/16/2014, Russ Kiehne wrote:
> > >>I'll be saving up some money to buy a new scanner. By then, I
> >hope the
> > >>new models will be accessible.
> >
> > >>On 8/15/2014 11:03 AM, Jim Gammon wrote:
> > >>> Russ, not sure of the model, but far as I know, it's just a
> >repackaged
> > >>> version of the PSR500 except the speaker is below the keypad.
> >If you are
> > >>> going to buy a new scanner, I'd wait until they come out with
> >their new one
> > >>> and in the meantime, bug them about making it accessible. Jim
> >WA6EKS
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