Mobile/base design, Skywarn, NOAA WX alert, Signal Stalker II
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Product Description
Stay on top of stuff.
Many cities and towns have switched their emergency systems to trunking systems that automatically jump from one frequency to another with each transmission. The Pro-163 is designed to keep up with that so you'll get the entire conversation. You'll receive NOAA weather transmissions in your area. Emergency transmissions nearby are grabbed by Signal StalkerTM, which automatically picks up transmissions up to 1000-ft. away from your scanner. Follow police, fire, marine bands and more. Use the Pro-163 in your vehicle or on a table at home.
Store up to 1,000 frequencies, covers police frequencies in most metropolitan areas
Hear storm reports before they are broadcast on TV or radio, alerts you to severe weather locally
Searches for nearby frequency transmissions within approximately 1,000 feet of the radio
Easy to read in low light or completely dark areas
Download frequencies from your computer with software and patch cable (SKU 20-047, sold separately)
Clones with another PRO-163, 20-163 desktop or with the handheld version, PRO-164, 20-164
This review is from: desktop/mobile triple trunking scanner PRO-163 (Electronics)
The Radioshack Pro-163 that I recieved was not new. The item was used with scratches on the unit. You can tell also on how it was repack. Need to check this buyer out before you buy. Also read that others have had the same problem.
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This review is from: desktop/mobile triple trunking scanner PRO-163 (Electronics)
Excellent scanner ! I ordered this used, and within 5 minutes it was up and running. The manual isn't very long, it took a couple of attempts to understand how things worked, but nothing drastic. Like I said, it was up and running within around 5 minutes.
I'll have to get in touch with the seller, because their seems to be a slight problem with the volume. If I turn it past 1/2 way, there is a high pitched squeal. I'm new to scanners, so I'm not sure if this is normal or not.
Other than the volume, this is an awesome setup! I only have 5 or so channels that I like to scan, so I don't see any need for the computer connection kit.
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