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Handheld analog scanner consider obsolete or convert to digital? [message #89198]

Wed, 14 November 2018 00:37

Madison
Messages: 327
Registered: June 2017

Grand Master

The scanner came from either Circuit City or Radio Shack, so there's no chance of finding guidance at a brick and mortar store. It's a Uniden Bearcat. The model number is tough to read, but I believe it is BC8OxCT. There are 50 channels. I've found a couple of articles about this type of scanner. On Fixya's website it appears there's a slight consensus that it's better to consider it obsolete and to buy a digital scanner instead. Do you all agree? If it's convertible can you share a resource for DIY conversion from analog to digital?

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Re: Handheld analog scanner consider obsolete or convert to digital? [message #89666 is a reply to message #89198]

Thu, 31 January 2019 13:55

Porter
Messages: 74
Registered: December 2018

Viscount

I'm not sure whether your analog scanner is convertible, but digital scanners are fairly affordable so it's probably easier to just buy the more modern version.

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Re: Handheld analog scanner consider obsolete or convert to digital? [message #89822 is a reply to message #89198]

Wed, 13 February 2019 11:19

TheWanderer
Messages: 58
Registered: December 2018

Baron

Digital scanners have higher sound quality and more range than analog. I don't see a reason to stick with the analog scanner. I'm usually a stickler for the older versions of things, but in this case, go for the upgrade.

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Re: Handheld analog scanner consider obsolete or convert to digital? [message #90284 is a reply to message #89822]

Fri, 10 May 2019 23:05

Augustus
Messages: 47
Registered: April 2019

Baron

If you don't want to buy an updated digital scanner, try using one of the apps that work on smartphones. I use this app from iTunes and it's a decent replacement for a standalone scanner.

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Re: Handheld analog scanner consider obsolete or convert to digital? [message #90310 is a reply to message #90284]

Mon, 13 May 2019 00:18

Madison
Messages: 327
Registered: June 2017

Grand Master

I should have known to search for an app, Augustus, but it never crossed my mind. That's a fantastic solution because I already have a some tablets and a couple iPod touches lying around that my grandfather and uncles can use.

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Re: Handheld analog scanner consider obsolete or convert to digital? [message #90312 is a reply to message #89198]

Mon, 13 May 2019 01:26

mamoss
Messages: 185
Registered: May 2016

Master

I am also a stickler for older versions because most of the time, they are of great quality but in this case, you are better off searching for newer digital versions. Augustus, I have heard great reviews about the app you just shared and I think I will now have to download it.

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