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I had gotten very big into them in the mid-90s. I always had at least one within earshot, typically 2 or 3 of them running at my bedside listening post. Combination of newer (at the time) programmable models and a few crystal scanners. The old BC III seemed to be the gold standard and I still have one. Most of the local municipalities switched from lowband VHF to digital at about the same time, turning everything I had into doorstops (for the most part). I keep on at my workbench to switch on when the siren goes off, as they still simulcast the initial dispatch on the old frequency. I'll admit that I was also pretty big with eavesdropping on the old cell band. Nowadays, even the PRO-2006 just gathers dust. Maybe someday I'll sit down with it and see what I can still find. If there is anyone who wants a fixer-upper BC III or BC-210, let me know, yours for cost of shipping.
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Bryan
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