looking for decent scanner to alert my husband (truckdriver who doesnt use cb) to winter road issues...will this do?
1937025
This answer is probably too late but many states don't allow the use of a scanner in a vehicle unless you have a ham operators license.
1937026
I fonot think this will be the right scanner for thus type of application. You might just get a weather radio.
1937027
Yeah it picks up weather alerts, police scanner no does not work for me. it would be good
344607
From what I have found with mine, it will pick up just about anything other than scrambled transmissions. It is NOT very easy to program, however. It's an awesome scanner, but so good that it's a bit complex.
2009244
I own a mechanics shop and this scanner has done just about everything I can imagine... It is well worth the money...I do believe it would..
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The manual programming is difficult and I had to do a couple of weeks worth or internet research and reading the materials that came with the scanner. After some trial and error, I got it programmed and I left a review this past weekend which gives the step by step procedure I used. Check out radio reference to see if your area uses trunked frequencies. If it doesn't, programming the scanner will be easy. The BCD 396XT can get everything except Project 25 Phase II. If your area is EDACS, the steps I used should be a help.
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Yes it would be good for that. Mine is in my glove compartment and works fine there. My truck moves an inch and I am notified with full gps coordinates for where it now is.
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I'm looking for a scanner that can read my abs and or brakes! I have the 3100 and it doesn't read my abs brakes airbags etc
1937336
There are better scanners out there and my experience with Actron is not good. They completely ignored certain Chrysler vehicles and who knows what else.
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Yeah it is... but I don't recommend it because is to slow and freeze too much.. only is good to find rest areas, weight stations and truck stops .... but wen you need it most freeze... &gt;:-(
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a very basic 125Khz scanner. They are about $8-13. Neewer brand scanner is a decent choice.
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Yes it should. After 1996 most vehicles subscribe to a technology called OBD II. On your vehicle(s) under the dashboard there should be a data plug-in socket-probably near the driver's left leg. You would just plug the scanner in there, turn on the power with the red power button (if the scanner doesn't start automatically-don't forget to install the batteries) and follow the scanner's prompts.
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I have this model and I am a truck driver. It will get you in a big bind if you rely on it for routing. It does not have the capability for entering truck dimensions along with hazmat most importantly truck legal roads. It isn't marketed as one. I also have the co-pilot truck, it is by far better. I just picked up the new Rand McNally tnd 730, awaiting it's first trip out Sunday, Chicago.. It has some very nice truck friendly features, especially what stops are at exits and amenities.. traffic is an extra $20.00 per year, I figured that it was about equal to the amount of advil that I would need otherwise.
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JonW - To be honest, I never ended up making the purchase due to the fact that my wife gave birth to our first children, twins...and my "spare" time has all but vanished, at least for the last year. I will always have the need though so I appreciate F. Rush's insights, they are helpful as I do intend to purchase a scanner in the future. I have had my eyes on the 9000f since its release and if I were making this purchase right now that is likely the direction I would go. I wish you luck in deciding and please keep me updated with your choice and feedback.
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Not good at all...I'm in your typical suberb approximately 60 miles from a major city. If I hit "scan" on my radio, it will only stop at one station which is our local radio station. Even if you only listen to FM for traffic reports or whatever, it'll drive you nuts. Save the money
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This is not a digital scanner. It will work on analog trunked systems only.
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Yes, this scanner is top shelf performer on 800 mHz and UHF T-band. It is awkward to program if you are not an "electronic whiz" but once you get past that you will be very satisfied.
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yes, yes, very easy to use, just put in your zip code and tell it how far you want to listen, then tell it what you want to listen to ex. police, fire etc, and then it downloads your database to the scanner and you start to listen, neat thing is you can replay the last 2 mins of any transmission,,,hope this helps, doug
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As I understand it, commercial vehicle are restricted use of radar detectors. If you choose to take the chance of using one, the Redline should be just as friendly to the trucker as it is for the individual user.