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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.3 stars
(based on 113 reviews)
83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Clear signal(38), Easy to use(85), Good features(41), Good reception(41), Good value(40)
Cons:
Difficult controls(5), Poor reception(6), Short range(10)
Best Uses:
Camping(19), Emergencies(30), Families(16), Hiking(13), Shopping malls(5)
Describe Yourself:
Avid adventurer(9), Casual/ recreational(41), Professional guide(3)
Primary use:
Business(4), Personal(51)
 
nice
By Randy Marr from Paris Tennessee Henry Counry on 7/22/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families, Hiking, Shopping Malls
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

nice great

 
the best you can get
By tyty from East Stroudsburg on 7/18/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Weatherproof
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am a volunteer EMT and i can hear ALL the fire departments and EMS corps in the county i love it!!

 
the best purchase ever
By jacky legs from Los angles ca on 7/5/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i use the scanner for listening to my local police department

 
Not Bad for the money
By Ralph from Scatacoke, NY on 6/20/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Best Uses:
Listening to fire or Pd
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am a volenteer fire fighter and I use this product mainly for listening to alot of diffrent fire agencies around my county. Also police and Resque squads. It works great out of the box for short rang but I would recomend a diffrent anteana for long range useage.

 
Best Scanner in town
By Randolph from Liberty Township, Ohio on 6/7/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Great Reception, Lightweight, Long battery time, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Some things that are great about it are: 1) it is easy to use in high volume areas, it has great reception, zero antenna problems, and it is a very exciting product in stores at this time. It is also exciting to listen to when there is a lot of emergencies and 911 calls going out.

wade ward

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Easy to use, Difficult to use..
By PasadenaDaveVerified Reviewer from Pasadena, CA on 6/4/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Difficult Controls
Best Uses:
Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

If one only needs to scan a particular set of frequencies, and is not interested in the full range this has already programmed into it, this scanner is a major pain, and the PC programming cable and software appear to no longer be available.

 
A great little scanner!
By Quicksilver from Pueblo CO on 5/29/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged
Cons:
Short Range
Best Uses:
Emergencies, Families
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Got this little scanner about 8 months ago, the sales people tried to convince me it wouldn't be usuable much longer because my community is going digital. The guy in the store programmed it for me and helped me get the needed accessories. So far only a few agencies have become unreadable, am still able to pick up lots of law enforcement and emergency signals. Have since purchased a pro-97 second hand and I don't listen to it as much as to this one. Will be getting a digital when I can afford one but until then, this one works fine for me.

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Doesn't get any frequencies
By NicdootVerified Reviewer from Fairfax, VA on 5/22/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Rugged
Cons:
Difficult Controls, Poor Reception, Short Range
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I was hoping to get some local emergency frequencies. Had I known that my area went digital and this scanner would not work I would never have bought it. I can't seem to get anything good on it so it was a waste of money. The digital is way more expensive.

 
sweet
By your face from rockland N.Y. on 4/29/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
Just fun thing to have
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this scanner is so assom ive had it for 4 hours and Ive added all the sournding counties police and severices in it

 
wicked awsome
By spiggie runner from columbus on 4/25/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, dureable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Emergencies, Families
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i put this thing trough hello and it still works

 
Wow... what a scanner!
By The Scan ManVerified Reviewer from Los Angeles, CA on 4/25/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Camping, Families
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easiest and clearest I've heard... great value!

 
too little for the money
By randy from illinois on 4/19/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Difficult Controls, Poor Reception, Short Range
Best Uses:
Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

works great if you have a better antenna than the one it comes with other wise it sucks

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Store support lacking
By PaulVerified Reviewer from Flint, Mi. on 4/17/2008
Cons:
Poor Reception, Short Range
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I am extremly disapointed with the dificulty in programing this scanner,finding a source for railroad and marine frequencys is difficult at best.I returned to the point of purchace for asistance with this issue and the manager refused to let anyone from the sales staff to help me with this,"it would take too much time away from the sales floor" were her exact words. I had hoped to exchange this scanner for a better one, unfortunaly I lost my reciept and this was not possible. my experience with this store has caused me to loose all intrest scanning or ever setting foot in this store again.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
very dissatisfied
By PaulVerified Reviewer from Flint Mi. on 4/16/2008
Cons:
Poor Reception, Short Range
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have never figured out how to program this scanner,when I took it back to point of purcase (Radio shack store at the Courtland Mall in Burton Mi. the manager refused to let someone help me with progaming it, she would only give me a web site to find frequencys,it turned out to bogus)unfortunatly i lost my reciept so I am stuck with this thing. I have lost all intrest in scanning because of this.I will NEVER shop at this store again.

 
This thing sucks
By who_dat73Verified Reviewer from Worthington Mn on 4/14/2008
Cons:
It will just up and die
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This is the second one I have had where I go to charge it after I let the batterys run out from the inital charge and it never works again last time at least I could use it with reg alakline batterys but they replaced it any wase this time the batterys died and it never worked again!!!!

 
Excellent First Scanner
By StarrmanVerified Reviewer from Schuylkill County, PA. on 4/14/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Top notch scanner and very easy to use and program. I own many scanners and this is one of my favorite. It picks up frequencies very well and you can't go wrong with buying this scanner. It has preprogrammed frequencies so it works right away. The audio is nice and loud and clear and the stock antenna is very good.

 
asome scanner
By spiggie from columbus,mississippi on 4/13/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this scanner is so cool u get listen to the police,fire department,and the weather so if u are looking for a scanner get this one its asome and u dont half to programm anthing all u do is touch one of the orange button and then it scans by its self

 
This scanner works great for railroading
By The Engineer from Cary, NC on 4/12/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Good Audio, Good recieving, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Railfanning, RAILROAD, Railroad Scanner
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

*I use my for listening to the railroads. Norfolk Southern, CSX, and Amtrak. Works great. This should be a gift to any railfan.

 
EASY TO USE SCANNER AT A MODEST PRICE
By Mister WizardVerified Reviewer from New Jersey on 4/4/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families, Hiking, trains, aircraft
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This scanner is very easy to program and use. It works well for me for listening to trains and aircraft transmissions. I highly recommend
upgrading to a higher performance antenna (also available at Radio Shack).
If you do not need triple-trunking and other fancy features and are just
looking for a simple scanner that is easy to program and use, get this one!!!
You can't go wrong for the reasonable price.

 
PRO Scanner is Great
By smarkrVerified Reviewer from Haywood County NC on 3/28/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Great audio, Lightweight, Rugged
Cons:
No trunking
Best Uses:
Local fire police
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am a former 911 supervisor from Fla. and now live in Haywood County NC, we are right in the mountains and my Pro 82 has great signal strength and range. The audio is the best and I wished that they would remake this unit to keep up with the future. I also was a tech. for Cingular and a plain unit with out all the bells and whistles works better than the fancy units. I also have a PRO 95 and Pro97. Radioshack makes a good product
in their scanner line.

 
I would buy this product again and again
By Cop Caller.....just kidding from Versailles, In on 3/27/2008
Pros:
Best i ever had, Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Is it waterProof, Rugged, That was a question anyno
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families, Hiking, Just being nosey, Shopping Malls
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i like it.. nice clear sound.. i loke to know whats going on the my town. i dont live by any air ports and i get the signal pretty dang good. glad i got it,

 
BEST BUY IT!! IT RULES
By gp327 from california highland park on 3/22/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Emergencies, Knowing stuff
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

IT IS GREAT I JUST GOT IT LIKE 3 HOURS AGO AND I KNOW HOW TO USE IT ITS GREAT!! it has clear signal and say if you want to go to the beach..you know the weather for the whole week! its a steal to get it at [$]i would sell it for a lot more. ITS GREAT!

 
OUT STANDING PIECE OF GEAR
By JarHead from Quatico Virginia on 2/20/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, dependable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I think this scanner is an outstanding piece of gear I use it on a daily basis for work and personel use.

 
Worth the Money
By Wendy from Wallkill, NY on 2/14/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Cons:
Doesn't come with AC Adap, No computer link up wire
Best Uses:
Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchase this scanner. It took a little getting use to after owning older scanners.I use it to monitor fire and EMT calls.It is lightweight and I was surprised at how far the signals reach.I just wish it came with the AC adapter [...].

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GOOD FOR FIREFIGHTERS
By Joe from Bridgewater, NJ on 2/11/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Emergencies, Fire Department EMS
Describe Yourself:
Professional Guide
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

GREAT!! i use it for fire rescue and for my rescue squad! highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good radio scanner. two thumbs up!!!! good for Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad!

 
nice
By jhon from tehahchapi, ca on 2/9/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i bought one about two years ago i put through hell and it has always worked, very good product

 
Excellent Product
By Albert from NY on 2/3/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Lightweight, Rugged
Cons:
Difficult Controls
Best Uses:
Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great scanner for the price. Reception is very good with the stock antenna; I am able to get clear signals from police departments 30 miles away. Would imagine external antenna would make a great product better. If you live in a major metro area you may want to get a higher end model with 900MHz range as most large cities use those frequencies, but for most users this will do. Uses standard or rechargeable batteries and acts as a charger for both Ni-CD or NiMH AA batteries. It is slightly difficult to program at first but once you get the hang of it, its a breeze. My only complaint is that you cant directly enter a frequency using the keypad unless you program that freq. into the banks. For example if you are just curious to hear what is on channel 155.100, you cant just enter 155.100, you either have to use the up/down manual tuner or program the frequency into the memory bank. The other problem is that its so interesting to listen, that you may unknowingly spend large chunks of time listening to this thing! Overall its awesome and highly recommended for average users.

 
BuY tHiS
By AaRoN 95Verified Reviewer from Parkersburg, WV on 1/26/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Cons:
Get the new antenna
Best Uses:
Biking, Camping, Emergencies, Families, Getting away from cops, Hiking, Many more, Racing the FD to station, Recreational Use
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This scanner is awesome!! I got it for my birthday and i have had it since. There are LOTS of mountains around here and it still picks up well. The book says it will go just about as far as you can see the horizon... but i get WAY further than that after i bought the new rubber ducky antenna. (dont get the telescopic.. its a piece of crud)

 
I recommend this scanner.
By Tehachapi Mountain SAR from Tehachapi, CA on 1/25/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Emergencies, Families, Hiking, Weather
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I live in Tehachapi CA and this has a very good range from Edwards AFB were I work all the way to Bakersfield CA. If I am correct I get PD from 50 to 100 miles away. And the weather is great for out here and all other channels.

 
pro-82
By the instant classic from boise idaho on 1/20/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Aircraft, Ham Radio
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this is a great scanner for listen in on planes and ham radio.

 
Great for a Beginner
By Blaze from concord nc on 1/14/2008
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Rugged, Works Well
Cons:
Included Antenna Not Good
Best Uses:
Emergencies, Fire, Police In Some Towns
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this radio. It works exactly like it says it will.

 
the best
By bryce from pa on 12/27/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families, Hiking, Shopping Malls
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this is the best scanner ever it has a great sigal

 
AWESOME
By MacGyver *64*Verified Reviewer from Pennsylvania on 12/27/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Long Lasting, Rugged
Cons:
Short Antenna
Best Uses:
anywhere
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great scanner. This is my fourth year with this scanner and its still working like the day I bought it. Very easy to use. I did buy the bigger antenna though because there is a lot of mountains around. I also listen to the local ham repeater. Very nice scanner.

 
great scanner
By johnny2 from NY on 12/25/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

awesome scanner...never had a problem with it...have dropped it a couple of times and still workes like the day i got it...if your thinking about buying a scanner get this one 5 stars!

 
Scanner
By Squib from Boise,ID on 12/25/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Best Uses:
Camping
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this scanner is the best scanner i have ever had i love to listen to the planes.

 
First scanner and I am very happy
By Fred from San Diego North County on 11/28/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Program, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Manual good, Rugged
Cons:
AC adapter expensive, Short Range, Will buy aerial next
Best Uses:
Aviation and trains
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Most enjoyable use is at the airport and listen to tower, ground and departing frequencies. Watch the planes approach,land, taxi and depart while listening to all the communications. Learn the types of aircraft while listening to the interesting dialog of the pilots and controllers.

 
amazing scanner
By The Man from Newton, MA on 11/25/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged
Best Uses:
flight school
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This scanner is really great. I'm in flight school and I use this scanner to help with my comunication skills on the radio by listening to other pilots. It has really come in handy. Its also really fun to listen to. It has good range too. I live in Newton MA and I can get mansfield airport which is about 25 miles in a highly populated area. You can get a list of local frequencies such as police and fire departments through google.

 
Good Scanner
By Steve, WA6BJP from West Covina, Ca. on 11/13/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged
Cons:
Short Range
Best Uses:
Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have had my PRO-82 for a few years and I like it very much. It's an easy radio to program and use. the only problem I have noted is that sometimes my receiving range is a little short.
I use it to monitor mainly local p.d. and fire traffic here in West Covina,Ca.

 
PRO-82
By Border Fence Builder from Yuma, AZ on 11/4/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Private pilot training
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This scanner is great for an entry level user. I think your best bet would be to get the 20-006 or better antenna to increase the range and sensitivity. It will work better than the desktop PRO-200 Scanner with the stock antenna. You should also get a Ni-MH AA battery charger with 4 batteries. It will be cheaper than the recommended charger, adapter, and batteries. I purchased the 2 hour charger kit with 4 AA batteries. Trust me, you will wish you had taken my advice.

 
So So reception, but sufficient
By VFD from Pennsylvania on 11/3/2007
Primary use:
Personal

I recently reentered the volunteer fire service. I needed something to keep in the car.

 
Great Aviation Scanner
By Gliderpilot865Verified Reviewer from Knoxville,TN on 10/21/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Great Reception, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Cons:
Needs A Better Antenna
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families, Flying, Hiking, Shopping Malls
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I'm A Glider Pilot, And I Needed A Scanner To Take Up With Me In The Glider. Great Reception, Great Price

 
Awsome scanner
By JordanVerified Reviewer from Canton, Oh on 10/1/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the police/fire option all the time while im in my truck and with my friends. it has saved us from getting in trouble so many times. especially at parties. it has AWSOME reception and it goes anywhere

 
My review of this scanner
By Calebno15 from Galesburg Il on 9/17/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal
Cons:
No trunking
Best Uses:
Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use because I am voulenteer firefighter and I used because of mutal aid and I like it very much i may get the base one sometime

 
Pretty cool
By Aaron the awesome from Mineral Wells, WV on 9/11/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Cons:
Bad stock antenna
Best Uses:
Biking, Camping, Emergencies, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an awesome scanner, but the stock antenna stinks!!

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It needs to come with a charger, good.
By ALSVerified Reviewer from Mineral Wells, WV on 9/10/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Good life 4 reg AA, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Cons:
Bad stock antenna
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it instead of an i-pod, but it needs a better antenna.

 
GREAT SCANNER
By MOS10566Verified Reviewer from Westchester County, NY on 8/28/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Rugged, Weatherproof
Cons:
None really
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families, Hiking, PUBLIC SAFTEY, Shopping Malls
Describe Yourself:
Firefighter/EMT-B, Professional Guide
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used this radio when I didnt have a radio for firefigthing and ambulance calls. It works great 100%

 
Good (not great) handheld scanner
By Dave L. from Rhode Island (small state...) on 8/21/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Good use of rechar batt, Lightweight
Cons:
Short Range
Best Uses:
Train scanner
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Not a bad or great scanner... Does the job when I am scanning for trains frequencies on the road.
Are there better units? Sure... But price is OK for what it is...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The PRO-82 is a great scanner
By The Scanner Professional from Michigan_U.S.A. on 8/21/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Long Range
Cons:
And that it is not 800 MH, That it wont pick up CB's
Best Uses:
I use it everywhere i go
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational, Love 2 hear the action
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this scanner. I would reccemend this scanner to any one!! The only reason Y I am sellling mine is because I noticed that the PRO-84 has better features and more frequncie coverage including 800MHz. The first antenna i had didn't last long. Niether did the antenna that came with it. If u want a great anteanna purchase the 800MHz annteanna for around [$]. THe sound quality is GREAT!!!!! It is very easy to program.

 
Great for the money!
By Larry the cable guyVerified Reviewer from Somewhere,MA. on 8/21/2007
Pros:
Clear Signal, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies, Families
Describe Yourself:
Professional Guide
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This item works great I Live in souhern MA and hear channels from NH and ME.

 
Not so much.
By Ausitn from Huntsville, TX on 8/20/2007
Cons:
Cheap Circuit Board
Best Uses:
Paperweight
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Im on the third radio like this. The first one just stopped working after about 3 months, they replaced it with a refurbished radio. The refurb melted after about 3 months while being plugged in to the dc adapter [...] for this specific radio. I took it back and it was sent away for repair and then after about a month of getting it back it now will not come on at all. I would suggest getting a Uniden or some other major brand. Anyhting but radioshack brand.

 
The PRO-82 is a pretty good scanner
By Scanner_Teck from Michigan_U.S.A. on 8/17/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Cons:
It dont have any cons
Best Uses:
Everywhere
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational, Love to listen to scanner
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I would ONLY recomend this scanner to a beginner. The first antenna I had didn't last long at all (but that is cause I took it on and off a lot the BNC contector to the scanner). And every one u do not have to pay no [$] for a 800 MHz radio Ur local [...] should sell the scanners that include 800 meg for $100 or less. I found them onlne. The belt clip is really sturdy. If u buy a secend antenna I personally would buy a 800 MHz antenna cause it costs less that the basic antenna and because ur radio's reseption will increse by a lot. [...]

 
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By CLYDE THE TRAIN GUYVerified Reviewer from FAYETTEVILLE PA on 8/12/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Drains Battery
Best Uses:
RAILROAD
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Only had it three (3) days won't work a full eight(8) hours.Have to have fully charged batteries when it is plugged in with the called for adapters.I throught it ran on batteries OR the 6v 800ma adapter.Sorry I wasted [$]

 
It's not great but it gets the job done
By Jager from Connecticut on 8/7/2007
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Poor Reception, Short Range
Best Uses:
Camping, Emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational, Volunteer Firefighter
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The reception isn't great but most of the time you can hear what is being said. If you plan to use this in your vehicle like I do, then I do not encourage you to buy this, look for another model.

 
Great Father's Day Gift, However....
By Sam V.Verified Reviewer from Bakersfield, CA on 7/10/2007
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Difficult Controls, Poor Reception
Best Uses:
Emergencies, Families
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The instructional booklet is somewhat ambiguous. I had to read the instructions several times. I am still learning how to operate the control mechanisms. The bottom line is, you get what you pay for. I have seen better, however it was a gift for Father's Day. I would have selected another brand, however it does get the job done. The reception is poor, and it is constructed of light weight plastic. They make children's toys more durable than this scanner. Just do not drop it, and all should be OK.

 
Works good for me..................
By sammy from Moab, Utah on 7/8/2007
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Short Range
Best Uses:
Camping, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This scanner works just fine for me. I live in a small town and it picks up all the local agencies along with some State Trooper.

Works great in the sticks too. I take it Jeeping and it picks up BLM and National park just fine.

 
This is a GOOD scanner. ...
By Scanner aVerified Reviewer from User on 6/20/2007

This is a GOOD scanner. Not a GREAT scanner, but a good scanner. Major problem - the computer USB interface meant to program it does not work with it. It needs a DB-9 Serial interface. What modern computer has those? Not my Dell XPS, nor my Dell Inspiron. Does anybody know of a cable supplier?

 
i love this scanner it is ...
By robert g from skokie on 6/12/2007

i love this scanner it is the best to buy it has alot of channels and it is easy of programing and i got a freq site to look up difernet city's chicagoscanningclub.com.

 
I have had base units ...
By David SVerified Reviewer from Central Nebraska on 6/11/2007

I have had base units before, but I'm really impressed with this portable unit. I don't have a need for trunking in my area, so it works great. The stock antenna worked better that I perceived it would.

 
I purchaced mine on my ...
By Kevin J from Scottsburg on 6/7/2007

I purchaced mine on my 10th birthday, and since then i've always known what's going on in scottsburg and as far as louisville.

 
I purchased mine ...
By Judy B from TUCSON on 5/16/2007

I purchased mine recently,I decided on the hand held because of my job.I tested one other before buying this one.The other model was much harder to program.This fits my expectations very well.I also got a print out of all local frequencies.Don't think I could do better.

 
I bought this PRO 82 ...
By Jonathan H from Rogue River,OR on 5/15/2007

I bought this PRO 82 Scanner and i love it.i never had a scanner before and i will nerver get a defferent one it's easy to use and fun i bought the $20.00 extra antenna and i get about 20 mile coverage and i live in a valley i love this scanner i deffinitely would reccomend it to any one beginner or advanced i'v spent about 40 hours on this scanner nothings broken I LOVE IT!!!!

 
great audio and since do ...
By maek s from clyde nc on 4/27/2007

great audio and since do not use trunking this is a great scanner.

 
I love it the oly thing ...
By Michael K from Undisclosed on 4/20/2007

I love it the oly thing is for my area i had to but the longer anttena for it but it is cool

 
even up here in the ...
By Jonathan D from Milton, NH on 4/14/2007

even up here in the puckerbrush, i still get good reception from airports and whatnot. It came at a great value to. I especially like the weather forcasts from the NOAA

 
I read all of the reviews ...
By Luke F from Berkeley Hieghts NJ on 4/12/2007

I read all of the reviews on this site for this scanner before i purchased it, And all of the reviews are true, great value, good price, and easy to use, read the instrucion manual and youll have no problem figuring out how to use this unit, Its my first scanner and im hooked

 
This is a great scanner ...
By James T from New Jersey on 4/9/2007

This is a great scanner but the main thing I use it for is to listen to air traffic. It's a bit hit-or-miss but I found New York Center (134.600) comes in decently from my location in west-central New Jersey.

 
Love this scanner.Easy to ...
By cody r from PA on 4/5/2007

Love this scanner.Easy to use, great reception, and good for the price. I use this to listen to ship traffic on the greatlakes and it works great.would recommend to all.

 
Worth the price. Easy to ...
By Todd S from Allentown, PA on 3/27/2007

Worth the price. Easy to use. Scanner comes preprogrammed with different searches ranging from police/fire, airports, marine to ham radio frequencies for those unsure how to program. Programming is so easy all one has to do is search radio frequencies online then enter then into your scanner. I searched Lehigh County PA radio frequencies ?it?s the county I live in? and found tons of different frequencies. Entering them is easy just press program then enter what channel number say channel 1 then enter the frequency say 154.4500 then hit enter, that?s it, that channel is up and running .I programmed about 14 channels I want to hear and just hit scan and its GREAT. I would advise to buy radio shacks rechargeable batteries and battery charger for $19.99 and it charges them in two hours or just get a DC charger that plugs into the scanner when filled with rechargeable batteries. Overall great value, great signal very happy with it. One could spend the extra money to get a trunking system but often those channels are blocked and not used by many individuals. 10 out of 10. Only down fall which may be an upside also is that its very light weight so hopefully it can hold up to my rugged use.

 
Great scanner, great ...
By John M from Reading, PA on 3/20/2007
Pros:
Easy to use, Good features, Good reception, Good Value

Great scanner, great reception, and a great price. Thanks RadioShack.

 
Very easy to manually ...
By J B from Billings, MT on 3/13/2007
Pros:
Easy to use, Good features, Good reception, Good Value

Very easy to manually program. Plugging an FM tranmitter into the speaker jack allows you to use your car's speakers to listen to the scanner. Saved my friend from encountering a blocked intersection from a downed power pole during a wind storm. Great starter scanner.

 
I think this scanner is a ...
By Matt H from East Stroudsburg, PA on 3/11/2007
Pros:
Easy to use, Good features, Good reception, Good Value

I think this scanner is a bargain!!!!!!!! Mine works great. I'm listening to firefighters and police. I think this is a great scanner for anyone to get

 
great scanner won't ...
By jarrett g from fredonia ks on 2/1/2007
Pros:
Easy to use, Good features, Good reception, Good Value

great scanner won't really pick up in snow storms. i've found that out several times this year but over all great scanner.

 
THANKS TO RADIO SHACK ...
By PHIL C from INDIANA on 1/30/2007
Pros:
Easy to use, Good features, Good reception, Good Value

THANKS TO RADIO SHACK THIS IS A GREAT SCANNER . WAS HAVING TROUBLE HEARING THE TRANSMISSION SO I WENT TO RADIO SHACK AND GOT A PRO 82 RADIOSHACK SCANNER THE VOLUME WAS GREAT . BEST SCANNER I HAVE EVER HAD . THANKS RADIO SHACK

 
I got mine yesterday & ...
By Sharon L from New Richmond, OH on 1/26/2007
Pros:
Easy to use, Good features, Good reception, Good Value

I got mine yesterday & love it. The only thing I didn't do was order the adapter at the same time. Make sure you get one during purchase or have one already suited for this scanner. I put the batteries in & it was up & running!! Excellant choice!!

 
Right as I speak I'm ...
By Matt N from Liverpool, NY on 1/15/2007
Pros:
Easy to use, Good features, Good reception, Good Value

Right as I speak I'm hearing police, fire, and the dept. of transportation going on and on. I'm picking up a few from about 10 miles out and I'm inside with my Pro-82 right now. I'm more than satisfied. If this was to break tomorrow I would buy a new one tomorrow. Thank you radioshack!

 
super easy to use and ...
By Cody C from Greensboro NC on 12/28/2006
Pros:
Easy to use, Good features, Good reception, Good Value

super easy to use and figure out.its real simple not a bunch of buttons to fool with but does just as good a job. i recomend this scanner for all beginners.

 
Great handheld scanner. ...
By Jeff C from Ohio on 12/28/2006
Pros:
Easy to use, Good features, Good reception, Good Value

Great handheld scanner. Got it for Christmas and never turn it off except when I'm sleeping. I carry it everywhere because I'm afraid that I might miss tones.