World of Ham Radio 1997/WOHR97_AmSoft_(1997-02-01).iso/mods/radioshk/pro43_02.doc

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#: 122851 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    04-Jul-92  21:51:25
Sb: #PRO-43/Marymac
Fm: Robert L Eboch,Jr(N2OZL) 72657,474
To:  76437,1146 (X)

Jeff, Been reading the "PRO-43" threads and am a bit curious. Who, where and
how is Marymac? TNX RLE

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#: 122893 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  07:13:30
Sb: #122851-PRO-43/Marymac
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Robert L Eboch,Jr(N2OZL) 72657,474

Marymac is a large, authorized Tandy dealer in Texas with an 800 number. They
discount Tandy stuff heavily. They told me that things bought from them may be
taken to regular RS stores nationwide for service. I've never bought from
them, but may some time in the future. I bought my Pro43 locally last week
because I wanted my new scanner as fast as possible.

                                -Jeff



#: 123226 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  19:24:06
Sb: #Pro-43 & Marymac
Fm: STEVEN FRIEDLANDER 72010,1126
To: All

Update --

Called Marymac today.  ETA at Marymac is now Wednesday.  Was supposed to be
today.  (What graphic do I use to indicate a crying face?)



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#: 123293 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  22:52:45
Sb: #123226-Pro-43 & Marymac
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: STEVEN FRIEDLANDER 72010,1126 (X)



       :~{

       That means mine is delayed, too.

       :~{


#: 123392 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  11:07:13
Sb: Pro-43 in L.A.
Fm: Greg Smith 73075,702
To: all

Hi all!

Just bought a scanner (semi-impulse buy) last week and after signing on here
heard about the Pro-43 so started phoning local "Shacks". I was steered to the
Granada Hills store wher I found three in stock (now 2!).

If you're interested:
                      18037 Chatsworth St.
                      Granada Hills, Ca.  91344

                      PH: 818-368-4412

I spoke with Jack Rolls and traded up from the Pro-35 unit I'd just bought.

Really like the size and added bands available with the 43. /exit

#: 123755 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  19:49:32
Sb: PRO-43
Fm: ROBERT 72567,1360
To: all

Ok, here's some info on the D1-D5 in the PRO-43.


D1-  no obvious change when removed.

D2  This disables the 30-50MHZ range for European models I assume. D3  This
enables the 50-90MHZ range also for the European Models. D4  This one enables
all the 800MHZ range. Does the "C"  in 30KHZ. Cool!!! D5  Another one without
an obvious change.


Hope this helps. I don't have time to experiment with the D1 and D5 diodes and
wish someone else can figure it out or get some inside info. The other scanner
makers now have a lot of work to catch up, especially with the sensitivity and
"C" scanning ability. I've personally always liked the logic of the
programming and such of the RS models and I'm glad happy to sell my AR1000
now.

RWG

#: 123802 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  22:10:42
Sb: PRO-43
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: ROBERT 72567,1360

Robert, sounds like D3 restores 66-88MHz, the European midband. This has been
possible before, but needs RF realignment. Doesn't sound like it's worth the
effort just to get a few TV-Low channels with distorted audio.

                              -Jeff







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#: 123218 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  18:39:41
Sb: #PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: ALL

Hey, I beat all of you. <G> I now have the schematic showing the infamous
diode. I don't know if it's easy or difficult to get to, but an engineer
friend of mine is going to do the mod this week. I'm not going to fool around
with killing the keypad tone or anything else, since I don't want to kill the
warranty. (Evidently, if you don't screw up the scanner when snipping the
diode, RS looks the other way. I don't want to push my luck with other mods.
<g>)

Since only 2 others have the scanner so far, I'd guess that by the time the
others on here have it (late this week or early next) I'll know exactly where
the tiny component is and how difficult it is to get to. Standby!


                             -Jeff



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#: 123222 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  19:10:10
Sb: #123218-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jim Goldberg 70106,776
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Good work.  I called Marymac today and they told me units would be in on
Wednesday.  If that's true I'll have the unit by this weekend.  Looking
forward to a report on your explorations.

Jim

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#: 123249 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  20:04:10
Sb: #123222-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jim Goldberg 70106,776 (X)

I'll be dropping off the scanner tomorrow and we'll see...



#: 123288 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  22:38:28
Sb: #123218-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Congratulations, Jeff!

I knew we could count on you!

Ken ;)



#: 123305 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  23:17:12
Sb: #123218-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)


You're a BRAVE man! <g>  You'll let us know, of course....<G>

Jane



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#: 123321 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  00:17:27
Sb: #123218-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Tim Dowdle 71171,3511
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff,

Could you list the diode's number?
-Tim-

#: 123346 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  04:21:07
Sb: #123305-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

Yup.

         -Guinea pig



#: 123357 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  07:41:55
Sb: #123218-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

I take back all the comments implying your lack of manhood!  You are a
"Scanner God"!  Your name will go down in scanner history as the person who
found the holy grail of scanner diodes! My hat goes off to you!  Hail to Jeff!
Hail to Jeff!  Just in time for mine!!!!  Thanks!--Brad (temporarily in awe!)



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#: 123425 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  13:34:40
Sb: #123218-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Curt Gowan 75300,3400
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Sounds like your "Deep Squelch" contact has struck again!  --cg



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#: 123451 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  15:14:05
Sb: #123357-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061 (X)

The mod works! Read my message regarding that and the case you can order for
it.

                       -Guru



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#: 123454 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  15:14:21
Sb: #123425-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Curt Gowan 75300,3400 (X)

<G>



#: 123614 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  03:37:19
Sb: #123451-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)



Good for you!!  Sounds like a scarey mod...especially if we're not blessed
with an engineer buddy.  Glad you found it--that's one mystery solved. <g>

Jane



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#: 123619 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  03:49:47
Sb: #123614-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

thanx!



#: 123660 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  10:32:32
Sb: #123451-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff...

Congratulations!  Ihope you have a speedy recovery from your recent
Diode-ectomy! <G>

 ...ron

#: 123683 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  12:36:37
Sb: #123218-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: kw 71621,1744
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Hi ..

What infamous diode are you referring to .. and what does it control?

Kristi

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#: 123696 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:33:06
Sb: #123683-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: kw 71621,1744 (X)

It restores 800MHz. Of course, it's illegal to listen there, but it's a nice
feeling to restore it. <G>



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#: 123700 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:39:46
Sb: #123696-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: kw 71621,1744
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

If it is broadcast then it should not be illegal!!!
By the way.. what diode was that?

Kristi

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#: 123729 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  18:31:06
Sb: #123700-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: kw 71621,1744

It is not a "broadcast" band; it is composed of personal telephone
communications and is not supposed to be overheard by anyone except those
parties engaging in said activity. None of us would ever break the law. Nope.
Drive 55, that's what I say. <G>

                                 -Jeff



#: 123829 (P) S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  23:31:43
Sb: #123683-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622
To: kw 71621,1744

Hi Kristi!

From any forum prompt, please select OPTIONS, than NAME, and enter your first
and last name...your forum ID is listed only as "kw".

In fairness to all the members, one of our few rules is full names in the
forum.  Thanks for your help, and we hope you have fun here!

Ken







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#: 123446 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  15:01:05
Sb: #PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: All

A friend of mine, an engineer, was able to do the mod in 15-20 min. It entails
removing a surface mount diode, D4, which is located on the board directly
behind the keyboard. The scanner must be disassembled, including desoldering a
shield and the antenna connection. My friend kept saying that an amateur
should NOT attempt this. This is incredibly delicate work and the diode is not
a normal-sized diode, but a tiny surface mount one (the tiniest thing you
could ever have on your fingertip).

Also, for those of you trying to get an excellent quality case for the Pro43,
the correct model is the "S" for this compact scanner. The case is made of
neoprene and vinyl and is black. Price is $19.95 (includes shipping) and is
available from 1-800-72-POUCH. I talked with Mr Richardson today to give him
the dimensions of the scanner (roughly 5 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/2") and he said
this it THE size for the Pro43. (My HTX-202 2m HT uses the larger "G" size. He
makes 17 different sizes.) It comes with a piece of shock-absorbant foam in
the bottom of the case.

Good luck everyone!                 -Jeff



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#: 123481 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  18:09:51
Sb: #123446-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Steve Brockman 71601,3044
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff, Would do you like your HTX-202 and are there other 2m HT's you would
recommend for someone to review?
    -- Steve P.S. I cancelled my Fairmate HP 2000 order and ordered my Pro-43
today.  I saw
     the AOR 1500 in Japan.  Some small dealers were asking only $400 and I'm
     told one can bargain from there.   --Steve

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#: 123485 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  19:02:56
Sb: #123481-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Steve Brockman 71601,3044 (X)

Guess that means you're not buying the AR1000 Manual either.  :-(

Steve, I love love love the HTX-202. It has loads of bells and whistles and
scans the fastest of ALL Amateur HT's (25cps). It costs only $259 and the 5yr
full warranty is only $39. Marymac probably charges even less for the HT. What
is unique about it, Steve, is that it doesn't have a wideband receiver on
purpose. This translates into a cleaner, less intermod-prone receiver than
other HT's.

If you're looking for a dual mode HT -all the rage now- I've been told that
the most exciting are the new Standard and the upcoming Yaesu FT-530. We'll
see.

I'm curious why you didn't buy the AR1500?!!! You were that close to it. Price
here in Oct will be $500 plus shipping, so your deal would have been excellent
(and you could have been the guinea pig <g>). Please go back and buy it.
Please. Howard Bornstein would like to have a copy of the manual and he
PROMISES you a free copy of his upcoming AR1500 Manual in Oct if you'd just
send him the AR1500 original one! (Right, Howard?)

                            -Jeff

PS Good luck with the Pro43, Steve! I still want you to buy an AR1500 though.
:-)



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#: 123494 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  19:39:25
Sb: #123485-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Steve Brockman 71601,3044
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff,

Thanks for your views on the 2m HT's.  You are truly a VHF/UHF radio
information czar.  Do you get a discount from Compuserve for racking up
as much time as you must to respond so quickly to these messages?

I didn't buy the Fairmate HP2000 or AOR1500 because I was scared off by
  1. Excessive birdies
  2. Difficult to program
  3. Not really that useful below 27MHz (SW) or above 960MHz
  4. The AOR 1500 takes AAA batteries
  5. The advent of the Pro-43 at a reasonable price and the favorable
     comments I've read about it on this forum.  You don't own Tandy
     stock do you, or work for RS?
  6. I don't feel like spending an extra $100 to get the AOR or extra
     $350+ to get the AOR in addition to the Pro-43.

I am a little disheartend to learn the Pro-43 mod takes some considerable
skill as that will add to the overall cost.

Jeff, do you have any comments about the Yupitero (whatever its called) MV7000
scanner?  I saw that in Japan and wondered if I'm missing anything.  Also, it
was strange that I didn't see any Uniden scanners.  Do you know why?

You wouldn't believe the selection of ham HT's in Japan.  Some are so small.
Anyway, I (or someone from my office) will probably be going back to Japan in
a month or two.  If I see some great AOR1500 reviews
and my fairy godmother annoits me with an extra $300-400, I might buy it.
    --Steve

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#: 123503 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  20:45:40
Sb: #123494-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Steve Brockman 71601,3044 (X)

Guess we'll have to find someone else to buy the AR1500. I'm still waiting for
a review from Andrew in England.

I don't work for RS; I work for MetLife but intend to go to school for
Electronics. (Gee, surprised? <g>)

I did some comparisons between the Pro2006 (with the whip from a Pro2004) vs
the Pro43 w/dedicated 800MHz ant. Their sensitivity is virtually identical.
That means the Pro43 is as good as an AR1000 up there, but definitely hotter
than the Pro34/37 and BC200XLT. And guess what... the Pro43's stock rubber
duckie works very well on 800MHz! It isn't as good as an actual 800MHz ant,
but is still quite acceptable. Too bad it's deaf on 220MHz.

Excessive birdies in the AR1500? So you DID play with it! Did it seem much
smaller than the AR1000/HP2000? One nice feature of the AORs is the ability to
lock out birdies during Searches. I'd still take the Pro43 though. <G>

No, I don't get a discount from CIS on HamNet. <g> I spend most of my time in
CEFORUM (Consumer Electronics Forum) as an Asst Sysop, as well as checking
into HamNet alot, and BPFORUM & Telecom occasionally.

                            -Jeff





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#: 123507 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  20:52:12
Sb: #123494-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Steve Brockman 71601,3044 (X)

I've never seen a Yupitero since they're not distributed in this country.

                                 -Jeff



#: 123533 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  22:46:09
Sb: #123503-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Steve Brockman 71601,3044
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

No I didn't play with AR1500.  I guess I assumed the characteristics of the
AR1000 would carry over.  I've never even played with the 1000, just listened
what others have warned me about.  The AR1500 did seem smaller than the 1000.
--- Steve

#: 123637 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  08:26:14
Sb: #123503-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: John Bendel 73447,741
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff,

Ok, if the ant is deaf on 220 then what shoul I use. I got (excuse me, will
get [G]) the 43 for airshow/mil comm work.

Thanks for calling Phil back so promptly. It's no an internal UPS race as to
which gets off the truck first, the 43 or the case!

John


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#: 123650 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  09:14:15
Sb: #123637-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: John Bendel 73447,741 (X)

Use either an RS telescoping whip or the little cellular telescoping whip from
CDP in California (also around $10). It comes with a TNC connector, so you'll
have to pick up a TNC/BNC adapter ($5) at RS. The model is CDP-ORAT and is
excellent on 220MHz and is quite good down lower a bit. The stock rubber
duckie has a null in the 220MHz area.

                            -Jeff



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#: 123653 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  09:36:42
Sb: #123503-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff...

I played with a Pro-43 for a short while yesterday and did some side-by-side
tests against a Pro-37 and my Icom W2A.  All units had stock antennas, and
the only freqs. programmed in all three were 150Mhz range public service and
470Mhz range public service.  While all three performed well, it seemed that
the Pro-43 was noisier on weak signals, with the Pro-37 slightly less noisy,
and the W2A the cleanest.  The store I was in has a larger two-way radio
shop behind them and all three radios showed some interference.  The
interference sounded like pager sigs, or some other data type signal, and
was not a problem except on very weak signals.  (wouldn't a signal strength
meter be nice?).

Have you noticed any reception problems with weaker signals on your -43?

Still undecided whether I *really need* another scanner...

 ...ron

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#: 123670 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  11:41:47
Sb: #123653-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

I'd never buy the W2A if looking for a scanner. It's just a dual band
transceiver with wideband coverage. I've done a side by side comparison
between my Pro37 and AR1000 (both of which I've dumped) and my BC200XLT and
Pro2006. The Pro43 is up there with the Pro2006, in my opinion. Take the Pro43
out of the store and use it in the real World and I think you'll be mighty
impressed with the current state of miniaturization!

                            -Jeff




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#: 123688 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  13:39:51
Sb: #123650-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Steve Brockman 71601,3044
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff

After the mod on the Pro-43, did it step in 30KHz increments in search mode on
the the 800 band?
     --Steve

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#: 123697 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:33:10
Sb: #123688-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Steve Brockman 71601,3044 (X)

YUP!!!! 30kHz increments.



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#: 123699 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:34:24
Sb: #123446-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Todd Handley 70343,70
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

I gotta agree with your friend Jeff, this is a little more work than modifying
the 2006 or even the 34/37.  If you don't have steady hands and a good working
knowledge of soldering and desoldering, you might be asking for trouble.  I
got mine from Marymac this morning and it took about 20 minutes to do, but I
do this kind of thing every day.  So far though, I love this scanner.



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#: 123702 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:54:32
Sb: #123446-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: R.G. Schaffrath, N2JTX 76330,1057
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

What exactly does the D4 mod do??  (I haven't been paying attention!)

Robert

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#: 123705 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:09:20
Sb: #123670-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff... I didn't realize I had replied to soooo many of your messages!
Sorry!!

I'll try to condense this to one reply...

(Pro-43 vs. Pro-37 vs. W2A)

> I'd never buy the W2A if looking for a scanner. It's just a dual band
> transceiver with wideband coverage.

Yeah... I agree.  I'm very happy with my W2A as a dual band HT, and it has
served as a temporary scanner while I was between handheld scanners.  I had
it with me, so I used it as a comparison.  When used close to the 2 meter
and 440 ham bands, the receiver is pretty good, but the sensitivity drops
off pretty quickly.

> Take the Pro43 out of the store and use it in the real World and I think
> you'll be mighty impressed with the current state of miniaturization!

I'm already impressed with the Pro-43!  I did the simple comparison and was
a little confused by the results, so I decided to ask the only person I knew
who had a Pro-43 out in the real world... You! <G>.

(Pro-43 Battery Holder)

> Yep, I agree that it would be a good idea, except that soon you'll be
> able to order an extra holder for probably around $1.50 with the notch. <g>

Oh... For some reason, I thought the battery holder was going to be delayed
for a longer time... Never Mind!

Thanx for all of your responses!  I'm looking forward to receiving my very
own Pro-43 next week!  Until then, I'll just have to settle for your
experiences as recounted via CIS!

 ...ron

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#: 123728 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  18:31:03
Sb: #123699-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Todd Handley 70343,70

Todd, it's obvious you're highly intelligent and skilled! (Yes, this is
leading someplace. <g>) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try to find the purpose of D1 and
D2!!! One of them probably replaces 30-54MHz with 66-88MHz coverage for the
European market (this according to an educated guess by scanner maven John
Wilson), but who knows about the other. Possibly increases scan speed.

                            -Jeff

PS Overall, are you as impressed with the new scanner as I? By the way, it's
amazing that you received the scanner from Marymac this morning! Either they
sent it days ago or you live right outside their doorstep. <g>



#: 123730 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  18:31:10
Sb: #123702-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: R.G. Schaffrath, N2JTX 76330,1057

Restores 800MHz in 30kHz increments.



#: 123731 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  18:31:14
Sb: #123705-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

Luckily, I won't be alone propping up CIS anymore... more people on here have
just gotten their "dream scanner" and can answer questions, too. Big query now
is the purpose of D1 and D2!



#: 123752 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  19:44:52
Sb: #123697-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Steve Brockman 71601,3044
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff, Did you notice on the Pro-43 where it is made? In case I decide to buy
the AR1500 next time in Japan, do you remember why modification was to be made
on the USA scanners that is not on the UK scanners? What do you think is the
range on your RS HTX 202 2m HT? Thanks,   -- Steve

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#: 123784 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  21:10:36
Sb: #123752-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Steve Brockman 71601,3044

I don't understand your question about the range of the HTX-202.

The AR1500 will be checked out by ACE Communications and they will decide
what, if anything, needs to be improved for our market.

The Pro43 is custom made for Tandy by GRE in Japan.

                         -Jeff







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#: 123741 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  19:18:51
Sb: #PRO43 Mod??
Fm: Larry West/N2REB 76366,23
To: ALL

Getting into the thread late - What mod is being discussed for this new
scanner?

Larry West


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#: 123827 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  23:23:29
Sb: #123741-PRO43 Mod??
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Larry West/N2REB 76366,23

Larry... Jeff Goldman made Forum history earlier by being the first to own a
Pro-43, and then the first to discover which diode should be removed to
retore full 800MHz coverage (although Jeff, or none of us here on the forum,
for that matter, would ever consider listening to anything in the previously
blocked bands).

 ...ron





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#: 122756 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    04-Jul-92  09:45:26
Sb: #Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: All

The photos on the box that the Pro43 comes in shows what was actually a
prototype, not the finished product. The photos show that the unit has plastic
buttons, fake holes on the side, and a rear battery pack! In reality, the
Pro43 has rubberized buttons, charge and power jacks on the side, and a
bottom-loading battery pack. Knobs on top of the scanner are a hair different,
too.

                              -Jeff





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#: 122810 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    04-Jul-92  17:10:27
Sb: #122756-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)


I just couldn't stand it...I've ordered the Pro43 from Marymac.  You should be
getting a commission. <G>

Hope it doesn't take too long!!!!

Which 800MHz antenna are you using?  (Do you have to special order antennas
from your RS?  Ours doesn't keep ANY antennas in stock.)

Jane



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#: 122819 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    04-Jul-92  18:32:58
Sb: #122810-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

Jane, the answer is to go to a different RS then. Your RS should stock ALL RS
antennas. I use a little telescoping cellular antenna from CPD; that is,
Cellular Product Distributors in California. It is small, works extremely well
and costs little. But, it will break. This is my second one and they admit it
doesn't stand up well over time. A rubber duckie will last forever probably.
Whichever one you get, you'll have to get a TNC/BNC adapter from RS.

Big question now is who is going to be the one to post the "DIODE IN PRO43
FOUND!" message. <G>

Good luck with Marymac. Their price certainly is wonderful. I couldn't wait,
so...

                 -Jeff



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#: 122890 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  04:04:09
Sb: #122819-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)


Jeff, I can't believe your willpower!  You've had the Pro43 for almost a week,
and you've resisted taking a peek.  This is a record!  How do you do it?? <g>

Why did you choose the CPD telescoping cellular antenna?  Does RS have one
that's comparable?

Not only does our RS not stock antennas, it also never has Police Call. I had
to wait a week for the "special order" Pro37 rubber duckie.  It's ridiculous.
That's why I decided to get the Pro43 through Marymac.

Don't worry...the minute "Buster Brown" shows up at my door, you'll hear. <G>

Jane



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#: 122895 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  07:13:39
Sb: #122890-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

The cell ant I use is very small, but I compared it with the long RS $30 one
and it blows it away. Size is no factor in quality in this case. <g> Call CDP
at 1-800-654-3050 (in Cal 800-443-9889) and order CDP-ORAT. It'll probably be
$9.99 plus shipping. It is a tiny black telescoping whip and have compared
with with around 4 other antennas on a transportable phone that had a digital
signal strength readout.

                             -Jeff



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#: 122925 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  11:20:15
Sb: #122890-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Paul Braren 76334,104
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

I have a modified BC 200XLT with the original rubber duckie.  How does your
Pro37's antenna compare?  How much did RS charge you for it?  Thanks!



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#: 122929 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  12:15:39
Sb: #122925-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Paul Braren 76334,104 (X)

The stock BC200XLT rubber duckie is AWFUL (though it's ok for 150MHz). The
stock Pro37 is excellent, except for 30-50MHz obviously. I use a Pro37-type
rubber duckie on mine.

                           -Jeff





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#: 122944 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  14:22:30
Sb: #122925-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Paul Braren 76334,104 (X)


The original rubber duckie on the BC stinks in comparison with the Pro37's
rubber duckie.  It was $9.95 from RS.  Considering what an improvement a good
antenna makes, I'm always a bit taken aback when a scanner doesn't come with
one.



#: 122946 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  14:22:41
Sb: #122895-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)


Thanks for the CDP phone number.  I'm pretty sure you gave it to me once
before, but I appreciate being spared the hunt through "THE PILE."  I'll give
them a call in the ayem.

I learned the antenna lesson early in my scanning life.  A good antenna can
make a world of difference.  One of my BC antennas is a 40" whip.  The only
drawback was that it wobbled and I figured eventually the case would probably
crack.  (But for the reception I got, I wasn't about to give it up. <g>)

Thanks again.  (Did you look yet? <g>)





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#: 122950 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  15:01:56
Sb: #122946-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: MIKE MAGILL 76104,572
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

Re: The only drawback was that it wobbled and I figured eventually the case
would probably crack.

Maybe you can put up some guy wires (ggg)

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#: 122975 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  16:30:39
Sb: #122929-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Paul Braren 76334,104
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

How does the length of the 37's compare with the BC?  I love to fit the
assembly whole into my glove box, which currently just squeezes in.  Is the
antenna on the 43 decent?  I'm willing to wait until it becomes available
alone.



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#: 123012 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  19:26:25
Sb: #122946-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

No, I didn't look yet. <g>



#: 123015 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  19:26:41
Sb: #122975-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Paul Braren 76334,104 (X)

The antennas are around the same length. Both are obviously shorter than the
Pro37's. But the BC200's rubber duckie is lousy and the Pro43's is very good.

                              -Jeff



#: 123096 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  01:39:58
Sb: #122950-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: MIKE MAGILL 76104,572 (X)


Mike!  What a funny guy. <<GG>>



#: 123371 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  09:52:58
Sb: #122895-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jim Henderson 71501,634
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

<CDP phone number>

Only problem - they don't sell direct to consumers. However, when I called,
they were glad to give me the names of several cellular phone companies in my
area which handle their products.

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#: 123452 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  15:14:10
Sb: #123371-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jim Henderson 71501,634 (X)

They've always sold direct to customers. Are you in California by chance? I
heard of one other case where someone in Cal had the same problem. How about
if you mentioned your company, Henderson Cellular Electronics? <g>



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#: 123639 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  08:33:36
Sb: #123452-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jim Henderson 71501,634
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

<Are you in California?>

No, Delaware. I didn't try giving a company name. But the fellow I spoke to
told me where to buy the antennas locally, so I really didn't need to bother
with it. Now all I have to do is get my buns over there and buy one!

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#: 123651 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  09:14:19
Sb: #123639-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jim Henderson 71501,634

Call first to make sure it's in stock and around $10.



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#: 123797 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  21:52:56
Sb: #123651-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)


The price of the CPD-ORAT antenna is now $14.88 + s&h.



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#: 123800 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  22:07:40
Sb: #123797-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674

You'll enjoy it because it is so small, yet very effective (more so than the
long RS rubber duckie that's also cut for 800MHz). Make sure you run over to
RS to get the TNC/BNC adapter in time for the CDP-ORAT's delivery.

I'm really looking forward to my size "S" case. Yes, Phil at 800-72-POUCH is a
very nice guy.

                            -Jeff



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#: 123828 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  23:23:36
Sb: #123800-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

Jeff... Is the CDP-ORAT good enough for overall scanning (better than the
stock antenna)?  I'd rather just have one antenna for general purpose use,
rather than changing when I want to monitor 800M signals.

Thanx again!

 ...ron





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#: 122673 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    03-Jul-92  18:11:02
Sb: Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Robert Blum 72436,2032 (X)

Good luck, Robert. I'd be curious to hear any observations you make once you
get it vs any other high end scanners you've used (ie Pro37, etc).

                     -Jeff



#: 122812 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    04-Jul-92  17:10:38
Sb: #Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)


Would you please post the telephone number for the case...the one you got for
your HTX-202?  Don't wanna drop that new baby. <g>

Thanks,

Jane



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#: 122820 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    04-Jul-92  18:33:03
Sb: #122812-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

I think it was 1-800-72POUCH. It is the Pouch, made of neoprene and vinyl.
Very comfortable to wear and not obvious. It has a little piece of foam
inserted in the bottom that I leave lengthwise when using the HTX-202, upright
when using the tiny Pro43 and out of the case altogether when using the tall
BC200XLT. (The case is durable, though not bulky like the stock Bearcat case.)

Jane, let me know what you think of your new toy when you get it. It really is
wonderful. And smaller than you'd ever believe. And it ain't an R1. <g>

                      -Jeff






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#: 122889 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  04:04:02
Sb: #122820-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)


That's great...thanks for the phone number.  I've been using one of those
fanny pouches for the BC--it's awful--and the rubber duckie sticking out of
the zipper looks peculiar.  We need something a bit more elegant for the new
arrival. <g>

Here's hoping Marymac isn't slow in shipping out the Pro43.  Now that I know
it's coming, I'm doing a jig in anticipation.

I'm glad the Pro43 was put on the market when it was--the R1 was calling my
name--even in spite of...(I know...I know...<g>)

Jane



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#: 122892 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  07:06:49
Sb: #122889-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Curt Gowan 75300,3400
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

I was lucky enough to be able to return the R1 -- what a joke of a product!
(But very cute)  --cg



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#: 122894 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  07:13:34
Sb: #122889-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

Yuck, don't even think about the R1! Guess this means you aren't going to
order the big AR1000 manual I (and a bunch of others on here) helped Howard
write. :-)

                          -Jeff



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#: 122943 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  14:22:26
Sb: #122892-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Curt Gowan 75300,3400 (X)


<G> I'm too nosey to want cute.  Did you get (or order the Pro43 yet?)

Jane



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#: 122945 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    05-Jul-92  14:22:34
Sb: #122894-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)


Nope...guess I don't need the AR1000-Book of Wisdom. <<GG>>



#: 123108 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  02:44:16
Sb: #122943-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Curt Gowan 75300,3400
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

Not yet.  --cg



#: 123114 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  04:39:21
Sb: #122889-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: F. Barry Mulligan 70035,140
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

Jane:
    Your mention of fanny packs made me check my camping gear. I found a small
nylon pouch from Camp Trails that exactly fits the PRO-43. Its designed to fit
the shoulder strap of a pack frame and also has a belt loop. Stretch the
elastic straps a little and you could wear it on your arm - anyone for a wrist
radio <g>.                                  /* barry /&


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#: 123282 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    06-Jul-92  22:28:20
Sb: #123114-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: F. Barry Mulligan 70035,140 (X)


Barry,

That sounds like good old American ingenuity.  Your message pushed me into my
own attic, but I couldn't find anything suitable.

That's prolly how Dick Tracy got started--you may be on to something big. <g>

Jane

#: 123319 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  00:09:42
Sb: #Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Tim Dowdle 71171,3511
To: Michael Williams 75016,1777 (X)

If you wish to contact Bill Cheek, he spends most of his time on his own BBS
(619-578-9247 San Diego, CA) now. GEnie just got to be too time consuming
along with his other projects. His BBS is also connected to the nationwide
scanner Echo.
-Tim-

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#: 123394 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  11:08:32
Sb: #123319-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Michael Williams 75016,1777
To: Tim Dowdle 71171,3511

Thanks Tim! I pulled the shortwave echo bbs list, but couldn't remember where
Bill Cheek lived (though it was many times made obvious on GEnie).  I think
I'll give a call and see if he has any mods for the Pro 43.


#: 123429 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  14:02:47
Sb: #Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Dan Gower 76340,1514
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff, et. al

I just have to tell about my trip to RS this past friday.

I was out and happened to past a RS and on a whim decided to see if they had
or knew anything about the Pro43.  The _manager_ eagerly greeted me and said
he would be just a moment (he was with someone else).  He asked what he
could do and I asked to see the new Pro43 scanner.  He just looked at me like
I was an idiot and said he wasn't aware of any new scanner and the new
catalog wouldn't be out for sometime.  I said that I was aware some stores
in CT had already received a shipment.  He then said, that other guy I was
talking to is the _DM_ and I sure he will know about.  "Hey Bob, what do you
know about the new scanner?"  Bob has an extremely dumb look on his face.
"I'm not aware of a new scanner!"  I say, try catalog number 20-300.  The
_SM_ punches in the numbers on his computer and guess what happens.  It
comes up.  I then start giving them the low down as to specs, etc. and they
start asking questions.  The big one is HOW do I know this.  Only after much
fun do I let them in on the secret.

That was so much fun I think I'll start touring Nashville and go to all the
RS stores and repeat the above.  Maybe I'll even tour the state.

Dan...


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#: 123455 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    07-Jul-92  15:14:26
Sb: #123429-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Dan Gower 76340,1514

Gee, I'm sure there are going to be alot of DM's asking their bosses why they
don't tell them anything.

And it was all Howard Bornstein's fault! Just mention his name -not mine- to
them. Howard knew a guy who knew the guy who tested the GRE-made unit months
ago.

                           -Jeff



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#: 123624 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  05:05:55
Sb: #123455-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Curt Gowan 75300,3400
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Old rule in retail -- don't tell the sales people about something they can't
sell yet.  -cg



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#: 123628 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  07:02:56
Sb: #123624-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Curt Gowan 75300,3400

You'd think the managers or managers' bosses would know. Guess not.



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#: 123652 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  09:36:34
Sb: #123429-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Dan Gower 76340,1514

Dan...

You've hit on my new hobby!

I am in the western 'burbs of Chicago, where there is an abundance of RS
stores, and I have called or visited at least 10 of them just to torment the
SMs!  So far, I have been told "I'm sorry, but there is no new scanner.  I
would know about it because I've been an SM for XXX years...", "why do my
customers alway know about new products before me", and "Nope... Sorry...
Here, how about the Pro-37?...".

I did, however, find one store (in St. Charles for those local) who had, and
sold a Pro-43 (not to me!), and one store (in Sycamore! {about 60 miles west
of Chicago}) who had one in stock.  The manager let me play with it for a
while, but had no idea how it differed from the Pro-37, or what accessories
were available, etc.

Boy!  This sure is fun!

 ...ron

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#: 123669 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  11:37:14
Sb: #123652-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

I am going out to Sycamore to pick up the unit as soon as I get off this
thing.  Then when mine comes in from Marymac I will return it to a store where
I was treated pretty rudely yesterday (Fox Valley Mall).  I bet they LOVE
taking in $350 credits from other stores!!!--Brad



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#: 123678 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  12:00:00
Sb: #123652-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

The Pro43 is an almost continuous coverage receiver. It lacks FM Broadcast and
TV audio, but has everything else from 30-1000MHz. It gives you the choice of
modes (AM/FM) and is as fast as the Pro37. It continues to have the many
features of the Pro37, with the addition of allowing you to Scan or manually
step in either direction. Obviously, you still can Search in either direction.

Since the Pro43 is a triple conversion design, it is not plagued by images as
the Pro34/37 were. That means a clean 800MHz Public Service band. On my
BC200XLT (with images that go the other way) you can hear 440MHz Amateurs in
the EMS (ambulance) band. Not so with the wonderful Pro43. It has intermod and
birdies like all scanners, but GRE-produced products allow you to program the
freq 5kHz off one way or another to get away from the intermod (without
sounding off freq or having selectivity problems).

Sensitivity is now up there with the Pro2006, far better on 800MHz than the
BC200XLT and Pro37. It is on par with the hot AR1000 I sold.

I've been using alkalines for a week now and still haven't been able to kill
them. There's never been a handheld scanner this good. Nothing is perfect, but
this is a step in the right direction.

                              -Jeff





#: 123690 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  13:53:26
Sb: #123652-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

Ron... I drove out to Sycamore and was not disappointed.  I HAVE MY PRO 43!!!!
YIPPEEEE!!!!!  Thanks for the tip!--Brad



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#: 123691 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  13:53:29
Sb: #123628-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Thanks to Ron Lewen I have my Pro43!!!!  I drove out to get the unit (about 45
mi from here) and will wait for my unit from Marymac to get so I can take the
more expensive unit back.  Now if you would just post the steps to mod the 43
in a txt file for the LIB I would really appreciate it!--Brad



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#: 123703 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:04:14
Sb: #123690-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Brad, What was the cost of the pro43 in the rs stores??  Were they matching
the price from marymac??  I'll send you email about the database.  Try do
downloading the file out of lib 2 called CARMA.dat I think??  This talks about
the club

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#: 123704 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:09:08
Sb: #123690-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Great!!!  I'm glad you were able to get it!  Did you tell Scott (the SM)
that I tipped you off?  I wonder if I should call him and get my
comission... <G>

I almost bought it yesterday, but I didn't have enough "discretionary funds"
available, and I didn't want to put it on my Visa and not be able to cover
the whole bill when it comes in.  I did, however, order one from Marymac and
should have it Monday or Tuesday!

Have fun, and glad to be of service!

 ...ron

BTW, regarding your intent to return the Marymac unit to the Fox Valley
store... I talked to the SM there on the phone earlier in the week, and he
basically told me that he didn't have the time to hunt down phantom new
products!  I hope he accepts your return!  (BTW, won't they ask for a
receipt and refund your $275?  then, can he turn around and sell the unit
for $350?)

#: 123708 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:30:44
Sb: #123691-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Brad...

>  I drove out to get the unit (about 45 mi from here)

Is it really 45 mi?  I've driven it often, but I guess I never paid
attention to the mileage.

BTW... I found it quite ironic that the only RS store I found that had a
Pro-43 was in Sycamore, where I moved from about a week ago!

Good luck with the scanner!

Oh!  Are you goiing to the FRRL hamfest at Waubonsee (is that right?)
college on August 2?  If so, let me know and maybe we can arrange to meet
for coffee or something and swap scanner stories in person!  (Same offer to
you, too, Larry, if you "listening"<G>).

 ...ron

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#: 123718 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  16:22:43
Sb: #123708-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

Ron, If your looking for a hamfest there is also one this weekend in Downers
Grove (not sure how far you are from there).  This one tends to be pretty
decent as far as the number of people and about of equipment.  As usual you
have to sort through the junk.  Download the file called carma.dat out of lib
2.  I had heard that they had plans to advertise in the club section of  MT
but weren't sure if they could handle the volume, That's why I an a little
hessitant to post info on the database.  I know it was a project undertook by
a couple of members for the club.  I believe there were some comments in the
news letter about the database.  The person to contact is Rich Carlson.  The
$5.00 is well worth the yearly subscription. Larry

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#: 123724 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  17:52:59
Sb: #123691-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Todd Handley 70343,70
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

I'm going to do this by memory: 1. Remove four screws and battery pack. Slide
back off. 2. Remove 6-8 silver screws from 1st PC board. 3. Remove solder from
ground pad and center feed conductor of antenna at PC board. 4. Disconnect 2
plugs/wiring harnesses 5. Lift top board away from bottom paying careful
attention to black plug near bottom of assembly. 6. Remove 2 silver screws
from 2nd PC board 7. Carefully pull 2nd PC board away from 3rd (keypad) board
paying special attention to two white header connectors on side. this will
also contain th controls. 7.5 Remove solder from four points on the large
shield covering the microprocessor board. Remove shield. 8. Look for a row of
surface mount diodes (small, rectangular, approx 1/32" long, black with gray
markings). These will be in locations marked D1, D2, D3, D4, etc. Some
locations are blank. 9. Using a very low temp iron and smallest solder wick
available, remove solder from both sides of D4. Use hemostats to grip the
diode while desoldering. Remove diode and store in a safe place. 10. Reverse
the steps above. 11. You should now have a full coverage scanner.

Notes: Don't attempt this if you don't feel confident of your
soldering/desoldering abilities. The disassembly is no problem, but the solder
removal at the antenna, shield, and diode can be tricky.



#: 123726 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  18:06:28
Sb: #123718-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301 (X)

Thanx, Larry...

Downers wouldn't be too bad... I'm in Skokie for a while, but will be in
Batavia when our house is completed (mid-august).  I don't know if I'll make
it since I just spent all my money on a Pro-43!

I'll look for carma.dat.  I DL'd the april newletter, and plan to join after
I get settled in the new house.

Thanx again!

 ...ron

#: 123736 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  18:48:01
Sb: #123703-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301 (X)

RS stores are not allowed to play with price. They charge $349 plus tax.
Marymac charges $275 including shipping.

                                -Jeff



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#: 123783 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  21:08:11
Sb: #123669-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Russ Richter 72747,2212
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Brad,

Sorry to thwart your vengeful intents.  The Fox Valley Mall store will just
charge the Sycamore store for the cost of the Pro-43.  Then, the Fox Valley
Mall store will have a Pro-43 to sell and Sycamore will be out the profit on
the sale.

If, however, you buy it from the Fox Valley Mall store and return it to the
Sycamore store, not only will you give the Sycamore store a Pro-43 to sell,
you'll also really disappoint the FVM salesman who sold it to you.  (Take it
from me, an ex-RS salesman - refunds hurt.)

Russ, N5WRO

P.S.  Still waiting for my Pro-43 a la Marymac.

#: 123805 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  22:12:58
Sb: #123736-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

Thanks Jeff, I ordered from mayrmac yesterday, They said I'll see ti Friday
with that extra $8.00 for the 2nd day blue ups.----LARRY





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#: 123684 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  12:51:10
Sb: #Pro43 vs Pro37 Squelch
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: All

I keep forgetting to mention an improvement in the squelch threshold of the
Pro43. With the Pro37, GRE finally tightened up the squelch so that there was
very little hysterisis (slop). Now, it's even tighter and the 800MHz threshold
is equalized with the other bands. On my Pro37, 800MHz' threshold was a hair
lower than the threshold for all other bands (opposite of AR1000). Now, it's
equal.

                           -Jeff

PS I talked to two different offices of Uniden in two different states
(looking for a schematic for an old scanner for a friend) and asked about an
updating to the 5 yr old BC200XLT, now that they really have tough
competition. Both ladies are unaware of an imminent new model. Maybe someday
they'll spend the money to come out with a new model. Also, I talked to Racing
Electronics the other day and asked about the comment someone here made about
the battery life situation being rectified in the latest BC200XLT's. The
techie was unaware of any factory fix; consequently, Racing is still killing
the low batt indicator and stupid 10min timer circuit to improve the battery
life by several hours.



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#: 123769 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  20:32:36
Sb: #123684-#Pro43 vs Pro37 Squelch
Fm: Paul Braren 76334,104
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

I have a modified (by Racing) 200XLT, and was wondering about this battery
thing you mentioned.  I've only had it about 2 months (its depressing to hear
it's 5yr old model, but I'm happy with it and its speed), and they also did
the battery mod too.  Is there a better battery from the factory now, or is it
a mod in the 200xlt itself?



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#: 123785 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  21:10:47
Sb: #123769-Pro43 vs Pro37 Squelch
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Paul Braren 76334,104

It's not the battery that is the problem... it's the stupid timer circuit that
turns off the scanner after 10 min when the low batt indicator comes on too
soon (battery voltage hasn't dropped low enough). Racing kills the timer and
low batt indicator. You know the scanner battery needs to be recharged either
when the scanner acts weird (clicking on and off or sounding strange) or just
dies. I haven't lost memory yet. The BC200XLT is a wonderful workhorse of a
scanner.

I bought mine last year from Grove and it's been flawless. I had a friend do
the speed, battery and 800MHz mods. I did NOT have him do the earphone volume
mod because I don't like it! I won't be using 2 headphones at once with the
scanner or an external speaker (with 450mW of audio output it doesn't need
one), but absolutely LOVE its lack of hiss when using headphones! If I
bypassed the limiting resistor to restore full audio output, I'd have LOADS of
hiss like other scanners and HT's. (I can still bypass the resistor
temporarily by shorting a wire from the earphone jack to the ant jack though.

I will not get rid of this scanner, that's for sure. It is now hooked to my RS
2m 5/8 wave mag mount antenna in the car. I leave the BC200XLT under the front
passenger seat and can easily reach to get it and safely reprogram it while
driving. I do keep an extra nicad pack in the car, along with a Pro37-type
rubber duckie so that -if I'm at a fire or whatever- I can jump out of the car
with the scanner at the ready. Paul, you should order the 1200mA Metro West
battery pack with twice the capacity of the stock one!






#: 123614 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  03:37:19
Sb: #123451-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Good for you!!  Sounds like a scarey mod...especially if we're not blessed
with an engineer buddy.  Glad you found it--that's one mystery solved. <g>

Jane

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#: 123619 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  03:49:47
Sb: #123614-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674

thanx!




#: 123637 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  08:26:14
Sb: #123503-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: John Bendel 73447,741
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff,

Ok, if the ant is deaf on 220 then what shoul I use. I got (excuse me, will
get [G]) the 43 for airshow/mil comm work.

Thanks for calling Phil back so promptly. It's no an internal UPS race as to
which gets off the truck first, the 43 or the case!

John


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#: 123650 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  09:14:15
Sb: #123637-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: John Bendel 73447,741

Use either an RS telescoping whip or the little cellular telescoping whip from
CDP in California (also around $10). It comes with a TNC connector, so you'll
have to pick up a TNC/BNC adapter ($5) at RS. The model is CDP-ORAT and is
excellent on 220MHz and is quite good down lower a bit. The stock rubber
duckie has a null in the 220MHz area.

                            -Jeff

#: 123653 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  09:36:42
Sb: #123503-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

Jeff...

I played with a Pro-43 for a short while yesterday and did some side-by-side
tests against a Pro-37 and my Icom W2A.  All units had stock antennas, and
the only freqs. programmed in all three were 150Mhz range public service and
470Mhz range public service.  While all three performed well, it seemed that
the Pro-43 was noisier on weak signals, with the Pro-37 slightly less noisy,
and the W2A the cleanest.  The store I was in has a larger two-way radio
shop behind them and all three radios showed some interference.  The
interference sounded like pager sigs, or some other data type signal, and
was not a problem except on very weak signals.  (wouldn't a signal strength
meter be nice?).

Have you noticed any reception problems with weaker signals on your -43?

Still undecided whether I *really need* another scanner...

 ...ron

#: 123639 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  08:33:36
Sb: #123452-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jim Henderson 71501,634
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

<Are you in California?>

No, Delaware. I didn't try giving a company name. But the fellow I spoke to
told me where to buy the antennas locally, so I really didn't need to bother
with it. Now all I have to do is get my buns over there and buy one!

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#: 123651 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  09:14:19
Sb: #123639-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jim Henderson 71501,634

Call first to make sure it's in stock and around $10.

#: 123624 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  05:05:55
Sb: #123455-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Curt Gowan 75300,3400
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Old rule in retail -- don't tell the sales people about something they can't
sell yet.  -cg

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#: 123628 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  07:02:56
Sb: #123624-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Curt Gowan 75300,3400

You'd think the managers or managers' bosses would know. Guess not.

#: 123652 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  09:36:34
Sb: #123429-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Dan Gower 76340,1514

Dan...

You've hit on my new hobby!

I am in the western 'burbs of Chicago, where there is an abundance of RS
stores, and I have called or visited at least 10 of them just to torment the
SMs!  So far, I have been told "I'm sorry, but there is no new scanner.  I
would know about it because I've been an SM for XXX years...", "why do my
customers alway know about new products before me", and "Nope... Sorry...
Here, how about the Pro-37?...".

I did, however, find one store (in St. Charles for those local) who had, and
sold a Pro-43 (not to me!), and one store (in Sycamore! {about 60 miles west
of Chicago}) who had one in stock.  The manager let me play with it for a
while, but had no idea how it differed from the Pro-37, or what accessories
were available, etc.

Boy!  This sure is fun!

 ...ron



#: 123657 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  10:20:25
Sb: #123484-PRO 43 IN, BUT HURRY!!
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Frank Wassner KE2KB 74076,1514

Frank... Thanx for your warning... I called Marymac (8:55am, Central
time) and just missed getting the last one!  (that's what I get for taking
my sweet time making up my mind!  Actually... I was waiting for the results
of Jeff's Diode-ectomy! <G>...)

However, the gentleman I spoke to said that they would definately have
another shipment on Thursday (tomorrow) or Friday!

Mine should be here early next week!

 ...ron

#: 123660 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  10:32:32
Sb: #123451-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff...

Congratulations!  Ihope you have a speedy recovery from your recent
Diode-ectomy! <G>

 ...ron

#: 123683 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  12:36:37
Sb: #123218-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: kw 71621,1744
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Hi ..

What infamous diode are you referring to .. and what does it control?

Kristi

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#: 123696 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:33:06
Sb: #123683-#PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: kw 71621,1744 (X)

It restores 800MHz. Of course, it's illegal to listen there, but it's a nice
feeling to restore it. <G>

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#: 123700 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:39:46
Sb: #123696-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: kw 71621,1744
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

If it is broadcast then it should not be illegal!!!
By the way.. what diode was that?

Kristi

#: 123670 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  11:41:47
Sb: #123653-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

I'd never buy the W2A if looking for a scanner. It's just a dual band
transceiver with wideband coverage. I've done a side by side comparison
between my Pro37 and AR1000 (both of which I've dumped) and my BC200XLT and
Pro2006. The Pro43 is up there with the Pro2006, in my opinion. Take the Pro43
out of the store and use it in the real World and I think you'll be mighty
impressed with the current state of miniaturization!

                            -Jeff

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#: 123705 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:09:20
Sb: #123670-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

Jeff... I didn't realize I had replied to soooo many of your messages!
Sorry!!

I'll try to condense this to one reply...

(Pro-43 vs. Pro-37 vs. W2A)

> I'd never buy the W2A if looking for a scanner. It's just a dual band
> transceiver with wideband coverage.

Yeah... I agree.  I'm very happy with my W2A as a dual band HT, and it has
served as a temporary scanner while I was between handheld scanners.  I had
it with me, so I used it as a comparison.  When used close to the 2 meter
and 440 ham bands, the receiver is pretty good, but the sensitivity drops
off pretty quickly.

> Take the Pro43 out of the store and use it in the real World and I think
> you'll be mighty impressed with the current state of miniaturization!

I'm already impressed with the Pro-43!  I did the simple comparison and was
a little confused by the results, so I decided to ask the only person I knew
who had a Pro-43 out in the real world... You! <G>.

(Pro-43 Battery Holder)

> Yep, I agree that it would be a good idea, except that soon you'll be
> able to order an extra holder for probably around $1.50 with the notch. <g>

Oh... For some reason, I thought the battery holder was going to be delayed
for a longer time... Never Mind!

Thanx for all of your responses!  I'm looking forward to receiving my very
own Pro-43 next week!  Until then, I'll just have to settle for your
experiences as recounted via CIS!

 ...ron

#: 123699 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:34:24
Sb: #123446-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Todd Handley 70343,70
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

I gotta agree with your friend Jeff, this is a little more work than modifying
the 2006 or even the 34/37.  If you don't have steady hands and a good working
knowledge of soldering and desoldering, you might be asking for trouble.  I
got mine from Marymac this morning and it took about 20 minutes to do, but I
do this kind of thing every day.  So far though, I love this scanner.

#: 123702 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:54:32
Sb: #123446-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: R.G. Schaffrath, N2JTX 76330,1057
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

What exactly does the D4 mod do??  (I haven't been paying attention!)

Robert

#: 123688 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  13:39:51
Sb: #123650-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Steve Brockman 71601,3044
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff

After the mod on the Pro-43, did it step in 30KHz increments in search mode on
the the 800 band?
     --Steve

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#: 123697 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:33:10
Sb: #123688-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Steve Brockman 71601,3044

YUP!!!! 30kHz increments.

#: 123669 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  11:37:14
Sb: #123652-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

I am going out to Sycamore to pick up the unit as soon as I get off this
thing.  Then when mine comes in from Marymac I will return it to a store where
I was treated pretty rudely yesterday (Fox Valley Mall).  I bet they LOVE
taking in $350 credits from other stores!!!--Brad

#: 123678 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  12:00:00
Sb: #123652-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

The Pro43 is an almost continuous coverage receiver. It lacks FM Broadcast and
TV audio, but has everything else from 30-1000MHz. It gives you the choice of
modes (AM/FM) and is as fast as the Pro37. It continues to have the many
features of the Pro37, with the addition of allowing you to Scan or manually
step in either direction. Obviously, you still can Search in either direction.

Since the Pro43 is a triple conversion design, it is not plagued by images as
the Pro34/37 were. That means a clean 800MHz Public Service band. On my
BC200XLT (with images that go the other way) you can hear 440MHz Amateurs in
the EMS (ambulance) band. Not so with the wonderful Pro43. It has intermod and
birdies like all scanners, but GRE-produced products allow you to program the
freq 5kHz off one way or another to get away from the intermod (without
sounding off freq or having selectivity problems).

Sensitivity is now up there with the Pro2006, far better on 800MHz than the
BC200XLT and Pro37. It is on par with the hot AR1000 I sold.

I've been using alkalines for a week now and still haven't been able to kill
them. There's never been a handheld scanner this good. Nothing is perfect, but
this is a step in the right direction.

                              -Jeff

#: 123690 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  13:53:26
Sb: #123652-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

Ron... I drove out to Sycamore and was not disappointed.  I HAVE MY PRO 43!!!!
YIPPEEEE!!!!!  Thanks for the tip!--Brad

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#: 123703 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:04:14
Sb: #123690-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Brad, What was the cost of the pro43 in the rs stores??  Were they matching
the price from marymac??  I'll send you email about the database.  Try do
downloading the file out of lib 2 called CARMA.dat I think??  This talks about
the club

#: 123704 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:09:08
Sb: #123690-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Great!!!  I'm glad you were able to get it!  Did you tell Scott (the SM)
that I tipped you off?  I wonder if I should call him and get my
comission... <G>

I almost bought it yesterday, but I didn't have enough "discretionary funds"
available, and I didn't want to put it on my Visa and not be able to cover
the whole bill when it comes in.  I did, however, order one from Marymac and
should have it Monday or Tuesday!

Have fun, and glad to be of service!

 ...ron

BTW, regarding your intent to return the Marymac unit to the Fox Valley
store... I talked to the SM there on the phone earlier in the week, and he
basically told me that he didn't have the time to hunt down phantom new
products!  I hope he accepts your return!  (BTW, won't they ask for a
receipt and refund your $275?  then, can he turn around and sell the unit
for $350?)

#: 123691 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  13:53:29
Sb: #123628-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Thanks to Ron Lewen I have my Pro43!!!!  I drove out to get the unit (about 45
mi from here) and will wait for my unit from Marymac to get so I can take the
more expensive unit back.  Now if you would just post the steps to mod the 43
in a txt file for the LIB I would really appreciate it!--Brad

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#: 123698 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  14:33:14
Sb: #123691-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Brad, since you're on every ten minutes, you'll probably see this message
soon. <g> Give me a call at my Voice Mail number if you like: 203-373-8778.
I'll give you the lowdown on the "fun, easy to do mod". <GRIN>

                            -Jeff

#: 123708 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:30:44
Sb: #123691-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Brad...

>  I drove out to get the unit (about 45 mi from here)

Is it really 45 mi?  I've driven it often, but I guess I never paid
attention to the mileage.

BTW... I found it quite ironic that the only RS store I found that had a
Pro-43 was in Sycamore, where I moved from about a week ago!

Good luck with the scanner!

Oh!  Are you goiing to the FRRL hamfest at Waubonsee (is that right?)
college on August 2?  If so, let me know and maybe we can arrange to meet
for coffee or something and swap scanner stories in person!  (Same offer to
you, too, Larry, if you "listening"<G>).

 ...ron

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#: 123718 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  16:22:43
Sb: #123708-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

Ron, If your looking for a hamfest there is also one this weekend in Downers
Grove (not sure how far you are from there).  This one tends to be pretty
decent as far as the number of people and about of equipment.  As usual you
have to sort through the junk.  Download the file called carma.dat out of lib
2.  I had heard that they had plans to advertise in the club section of  MT
but weren't sure if they could handle the volume, That's why I an a little
hessitant to post info on the database.  I know it was a project undertook by
a couple of members for the club.  I believe there were some comments in the
news letter about the database.  The person to contact is Rich Carlson.  The
$5.00 is well worth the yearly subscription. Larry

#: 123724 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  17:52:59
Sb: #123691-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Todd Handley 70343,70
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

I'm going to do this by memory: 1. Remove four screws and battery pack. Slide
back off. 2. Remove 6-8 silver screws from 1st PC board. 3. Remove solder from
ground pad and center feed conductor of antenna at PC board. 4. Disconnect 2
plugs/wiring harnesses 5. Lift top board away from bottom paying careful
attention to black plug near bottom of assembly. 6. Remove 2 silver screws
from 2nd PC board 7. Carefully pull 2nd PC board away from 3rd (keypad) board
paying special attention to two white header connectors on side. this will
also contain th controls. 7.5 Remove solder from four points on the large
shield covering the microprocessor board. Remove shield. 8. Look for a row of
surface mount diodes (small, rectangular, approx 1/32" long, black with gray
markings). These will be in locations marked D1, D2, D3, D4, etc. Some
locations are blank. 9. Using a very low temp iron and smallest solder wick
available, remove solder from both sides of D4. Use hemostats to grip the
diode while desoldering. Remove diode and store in a safe place. 10. Reverse
the steps above. 11. You should now have a full coverage scanner.

Notes: Don't attempt this if you don't feel confident of your
soldering/desoldering abilities. The disassembly is no problem, but the solder
removal at the antenna, shield, and diode can be tricky.

#: 123684 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  12:51:10
Sb: Pro43 vs Pro37 Squelch
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: All

I keep forgetting to mention an improvement in the squelch threshold of the
Pro43. With the Pro37, GRE finally tightened up the squelch so that there was
very little hysterisis (slop). Now, it's even tighter and the 800MHz threshold
is equalized with the other bands. On my Pro37, 800MHz' threshold was a hair
lower than the threshold for all other bands (opposite of AR1000). Now, it's
equal.

                           -Jeff

PS I talked to two different offices of Uniden in two different states
(looking for a schematic for an old scanner for a friend) and asked about an
updating to the 5 yr old BC200XLT, now that they really have tough
competition. Both ladies are unaware of an imminent new model. Maybe someday
they'll spend the money to come out with a new model. Also, I talked to Racing
Electronics the other day and asked about the comment someone here made about
the battery life situation being rectified in the latest BC200XLT's. The
techie was unaware of any factory fix; consequently, Racing is still killing
the low batt indicator and stupid 10min timer circuit to improve the battery
life by several hours.

#: 123665 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  10:55:54
Sb: #PRO43, DID YOU GET IT
Fm: Larry Wall 70534,2301
To: BRAD NIEDERT 76576,2061 (X)

Brad,
     How's that pro43 doing??  Did you get it yesterday??  Are all the weather
channels programmed and ready to go??  I ordered on from marymac yesterday
which is the shipment they will get today and it's been promised to be 2nd day
ups for Friday.  How are the banks set up??  Have you found someone local to
do the "MOD" for you??  Hope you got a chance to use the UNO-VEN frequencies.
Here's what I've found for Mobil in Joliet (I think that was the other plant
you asked for).  If you have a Phone prefix 815-xxx I can probably narrow this
list some what.  Enjoy the freqs. ----Larry 153.1100 158.1000 158.1000
158.3100 158.3100 158.3550 158.7000 158.7000 451.1750 451.2250 451.3750
451.4250 451.5500 451.6000 451.6500 451.7000 451.7500 456.2250 456.3750
456.4250 456.7500 462.1875 462.2375 462.3750 462.4250 467.1875 467.2375
467.3750 467.4250 825.0300 870.0300 931.3375 931.8125

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#: 123668 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  11:20:16
Sb: #123665-#PRO43, DID YOU GET IT
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Larry Wall 70534,2301 (X)

Larry--I screwed up on the delivery date....It is not due in until thursday.
Where did you get all these freqs?? the Grove database??  Do you like the
database???  I cannot get UnoVen out here but when I get the 43 I will take it
on site with me!..Brad

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#: 123680 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  12:02:51
Sb: #123668-#PRO43, DID YOU GET IT
Fm: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061 (X)

Brad---I have a copy of the illinois fcc database from a local monitoring
club. The club did a conversion of the database  and broke it out into
manageable file sizes.  It is up to the user to write their owne 'FRONT END"
for searches. All in all it has been money well spent (Less than 1/2 of the
grove database). I can mail you the details if you wish, but the entire
database takes about 24 MEG of space.----Larry

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#: 123692 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  13:58:14
Sb: #123680-PRO43, DID YOU GET IT
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301 (X)

LarryI would be very interested in the file and the club.  Give me
details.--Brad

#: 123707 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:30:37
Sb: #123680-PRO43, DID YOU GET IT
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301 (X)

Larry... If its not too much trouble, I would be interested in the same
info...

Thanx...

 ...ron

#: 123659 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  10:32:27
Sb: #123504-#RS 23-233 fast charger
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: STEVEN FRIEDLANDER 72010,1126

Steve...

Have you looked at the RS 23-234 charger?  It will do 4 AA's in two hours
and cost's 14.95.  Of course, since the pro-43 takes siz AA's, it may not be
convenient...

Just a thought...

 ...ron

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#: 123677 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  11:59:52
Sb: #123659-RS 23-233 fast charger
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

Yes, I've used it with the AR1000 and just traded up to the 5 1/2 hr unit. I
don't want to run around the house looking for two separate 3 hole outlets.
Remember, these 2hr plug in units are kinda big and won't work with 2 outlets
that are together. I'd rather spend $10 less than two of those things and have
my new charger. By the way, the 23-233 that's on sale for $19.95 is priced at
$48.67 in Canada! I figure it'll come in handy if I ever need to charge other
types of nicads in the future.

                         -Jeff

#: 123711 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    08-Jul-92  15:31:50
Sb: #123513-RS 23-233 fast charger
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

How long are we allowed to wait at RS before buying the extended warranty?
It's a wise investment.  (How long does it usually take them to offer the
extended warranty on a new product, like the Pro43?)

Jane




#: 123875 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  08:47:30
Sb: #123730-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: R.G. Schaffrath, N2JTX 76330,1057
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

That's sounds rather useful!  I just ordered my radio from Marymac yesterday.
They are expecting more of the units in on Friday.  They are really pushing
UPS second day delivery!

Robert

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#: 123878 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  08:50:29
Sb: #123875-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: R.G. Schaffrath, N2JTX 76330,1057

Now I'm considering removing D3 for a few TV stations. There's also some weird
noises in the 72MHz area.

                                       -Jeff

#: 123855 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  06:05:03
Sb: #123828-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567

Sorry, but there's no one antenna that's perfect for everything. The CDP ant
is excellent for 800MHz and very good down to 118MHz. The RS telescoping whip
is superb from 30-512MHz. And the stock ant is excellent from 118-512MHz, and
very good at 800MHz, but useless at 220MHz (it has a null there).
                         -Jeff




#: 123911 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  11:57:22
Sb: #123886-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622

You did?! Did you receive it yet? PLEASE let us know what removing the various
diodes does. It won't blow up your scanner, but will enable or disable various
things.

                         -Jeff



#: 123914 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  12:26:05
Sb: #Pro43 case & D-3
Fm: Steve Brockman 71601,3044
To:  76437,1146 (X)

Jeff, Does that after market carry case you ordered for your Pro 43 allow you
program and listen to the unit with the unit in the case? While there is not a
great upside to remove the D-3, do you think there is any downside?  If I'm
going to pay a tech to remove D-4, I might as well have him do whatever else
can be done with the unit open.
         -- Steve

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#: 123922 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  13:41:30
Sb: #123914-Pro43 case & D-3
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Steve Brockman 71601,3044 (X)

If the guy on here named Robert is right and D2 deletes, while D3 adds, you
might as well add D3. (If it was a case of losing 30-54MHz, then it wouldn't
be worth it, obviously.)

The case is a soft, black drop-in case that is made of neoprene and vinyl. You
can listen to the scanner while it's in the case, though there are no cutouts
to program it. Think of it this way- If you had a BC200XLT you'd have a choice
of the included heavyduty case that, while you could program the scanner while
it's in the case, you'd look VERY obvious with it. Or you could buy one of
these cases that would be hardly noticeable as you wear it. I just use it to
transport the unit safely. I hate the idea of bumping into things or throwing
the scanner somewhere and having the thing get scratched. No case (like no
scanner) is perfect always, but it does what it does well... it protects the
toy and doesn't look conspicuous.

                             -Jeff

#: 124022 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  22:10:58
Sb: #123729-PRO43 DIODE FOUND!
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Isn't that drive 65 now?? --Brad

#: 123886 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  09:30:51
Sb: #123878-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

<wierd noises at 72 mHz>

Link systems for paging and land mobile operation, probably, Jeff.  Linking at
72 and 75 mHz is VERY popular with paging systems....the data sounds similar
to the conventional paging, but includes modem tones.

Bought a PRO43, BTW....

Ken

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#: 123911 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  11:57:22
Sb: #123886-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622 (X)

You did?! Did you receive it yet? PLEASE let us know what removing the various
diodes does. It won't blow up your scanner, but will enable or disable various
things.

                         -Jeff

#: 123903 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  10:18:19
Sb: #123878-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Mike Musick/N0QBF 71301,3106
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Yes! Yes! Don't forget that there are industrial & PS coms in 72-76, which is
the gap between TV ch. 4 & 5. This band is primarily for "specialty"
applications - fixed links, remote control, and roadside call boxes are the
primary uses here. Even some railroads <g> had or have stuff here.

I'm sort of surprised that this band was originally locked-out in what is
sounding like a dynamite general-purpose HH.
 ...mm

(Oops - I just saw that Ken said this. Oh, well.)

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#: 123913 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  11:57:31
Sb: #123903-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Mike Musick/N0QBF 71301,3106 (X)

Reason it's not in there for the USA is that it is the European midband, sort
of like our 30-54MHz band. Only really usable thing there is a few TV stations
and then they'd feel obligated to give us all of the TV freqs and WFM. Hey,
I'm only one more diode away from the band. No problem.

                     -Jeff

#: 123915 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  12:39:39
Sb: #123728-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Todd Handley 70343,70
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Actually, I do live right outside their doorstep!  I'm about a mile away from
Marymac and have known everybody over there for many years.  I stopped in on
Wednesday, as Richard had said they were having a bunch of PRO-43's shipped in
2nd day air.  I walked in, pulled up a chair, and began to drum my fingers on
the counter with an "I'll wait" expression coupled with a big grin.  Although
I was just kidding around, surprisingly, the UPS man pulled in about 5 minutes
later.  Richard said he had ordered 60 units that were presold, but I believe
only 15 came in on that shipment. I'm sure more will follow soon.
 Some thoughts on the scanner after playing with it for a few hours: A. I hate
negative tip power adapters-it's too easy to let them short out in a car, and
too many people have positive tip adapters around that "I'm sure this will
work"-.....SMOKE. Actually, this is a minor annoyance, and the PRO-43 seems to
have a protection diode for reverse polarity incidents. (Pay attention AOR!)
B. Problems with birdies generated by the electronics in my truck are much
less than with my BC200's, PRO34, PRO37, and PRO30. This will definitely be my
mobile scanner of choice. C. One of the local UHF TV stations was causing
overloading during 225-350 AM search (about every 3 MHZ).  This will bear
further investigation. D. Interesting that you can control SCAN direction.
Not sure why this is here, and I can't recall any other scanners doing this.

I will definitely experiment further with the other diodes.  I just returned
from vacation Tuesday and have to play catch up for the next few days.  I look
forward to everyones observations about our newest toy.

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#: 123923 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  13:41:36
Sb: #123915-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Todd Handley 70343,70 (X)

That was some interesting message! I saved it to hard disk. Fascinating how
you're finding the Pro43 cleaner than the BC200XLT and Pro37 in your truck.
Great news there.

I believe RS scanners have always been neg tip, so it isn't a big deal.

Yes, let me know what you learn regarding the diodes.

You are the lucky one to live so close to Marymac. Of course, I was even
luckier to have mine a week earlier. The luckiest one was Terry Kenny, though,
who stumbled into RS in LA by sheer dumb luck that day two weeks ago when the
thing came in! He beat me by a week.

                           -Jeff

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#: 124024 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  22:11:05
Sb: #123923-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

The store where I picked mine up had it for about 10 days before I called..
(How did I miss that one?????)--Brad

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#: 124026 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  22:32:35
Sb: #124024-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Glad you love the Pro43, too, Brad. When are you going to do the mod? Just get
out a hammer and rusty screw driver and big ole soldering iron and pliers
and...

                       -Jeff

PS You could have had it 10 days earlier? And beat me to it by a few days! Oh,
well. <g>

PPS I figure that if you remove ALL diodes in the scanner, you'll pick up
Mars! 'Course you'll need the telescoping whip though.

#: 123892 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  09:40:00
Sb: #123855-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Thanx, Jeff...

> Sorry, but there's no one antenna that's perfect for everything. The CDP
> ant is excellent for 800MHz and very good down to 118MHz.

For my purposes, 118MHz up to the 800MHz range is a pretty good range!  I
rarely listen to anything above 900MHz (some times the 902MHz ham band), and
not too much below 144MHz (a little airband once in a while).  I really
don't expect a perfect antenna when looking for that kind of range, but good
reception is fine for everyday stuff.  If I get serious about a particular
band or range of freqs, I'll be more willing to use a specialized antenna!

BTW... What are your thoughts on mobile antennas?  I currently have a Larson
2m/70cm antenna on the car, and it seems that this should be useable for vhf
and uhf public service band stuff, but I'm not sure of the performance at
800MHz.

 ...ron

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#: 123912 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  11:57:26
Sb: #123892-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567 (X)

I'm using a 2m antenna also. If it is a 5/8 wave that you're using, it should
be fine from 30MHz on up. If it is shorter, expect lousy 30-54MHz.

#: 123934 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  15:08:39
Sb: #123800-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Have the BNC/TNC adapter in my hot little hand.  The bulk of my listening is
in the 39.000 to 46.000 and 453.000 to 460.000 range, but one can never have
too many GOOD antennas (antennae)...just in case...'cause ya never know.

Jane

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#: 123937 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  15:26:58
Sb: #123934-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

That't true, now that you've spent the big bucks on the scanner you might as
well spend for the little things that'll bring out the best in it.

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#: 123988 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  20:26:40
Sb: #123937-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

That's true, too -- and we'll all chip in to buy you a TV. <g>

Jane

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#: 124004 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  21:16:23
Sb: #123988-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

That was a good point about lack of reception in that range. I read back
through Bill Cheek's Mod 17 in his first Scanner Mod Handbook and he says that
RS saves money by supplying the same CPU to all scanner worldwide, even to
scanners without the ability to receive 800MHz. The RF circuitry is tailored
for the individual model. Consequently, you may be able to receive 66-88MHz
somewhat because the scanner is peaked for reception up to 54MHz or you may
not.

I'll have to stick with my 35" Mitsubishi and 27" Sony XBR. Oh well.

                             -Jeff

PS At least I can still get Channel 20 with no mod. So there. :-)

#: 124005 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  21:16:27
Sb: #123691-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061 (X)

Where have you disappeared to and how do you like your Pro43?

                       -Jeff

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#: 124023 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  22:11:01
Sb: #124005-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

I had to go to Green Bay/Appleton for an overnight.  I LOVE The unit.. I loved
the reaction on the RS guys face up there when I took the unit in and asked
them for an AC adapter (hehe).  "Where the heck did you get that???"--Brad

#: 124013 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  21:41:42
Sb: #123783-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Russ Richter 72747,2212

Well I guess I will take it back to the store here in Montgomery then I do a
lot of business with them and the have about 6 guys on a waiting list.  I got
my second unit from Marymac today with a lower serial number than the one I
bought yesterday 1497 (I think) vs. 2047.--Brad

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#: 124020 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  22:08:12
Sb: #124013-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061

Are both units date coded 4A2 (manufactured Apr '92)? This would be on a tag
in the battery compartment and on a little sticker on the box.

                              -Jeff

#: 124008 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  21:41:19
Sb: #123703-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Larry Wall (CHICAGO) 70534,2301

I paid them list price...$329 (I think).  I will return it to the Fox Valley
Mall tommorrow if you want to go pick it up.  My unit from Marymac showed up
today so I guess I am the first one here with TWO Pro43s!!!!--Brad

#: 124009 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  21:41:21
Sb: #123704-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567

No I will return it with the receipt from Sycamore!  You found the guy to be a
jerk too eh? --Brad

#: 124010 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  21:41:28
Sb: #123704-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567

Re: The SM... When I called to see if they still had it out at Sycamore The
guy said yes I told hinm I would be right out to pick it up.  When I got there
the guy in the store found the unit for me and rung me up.  Only after the
transaction did he ask me who I had talked to (I guess it wasn't him) I told
him I didn't get any name He replied "Hmmmm Oh well Too Bad" and took the
commission.  I guess the boss musta be at the bank or sumtin.  Oh well!--Brad

#: 124011 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  21:41:32
Sb: #123708-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567

Ron-- You have to remember I live down here in Oswego.... Sycamore is quite a
hike from here!  I took the unit in to a RS in Green Bay today and watched the
manager pick his jaw up off the floor as he knew nothing about a new scanner!!
Same ol story better props!--Brad P.S.  What FRRL Hamfest????

#: 124012 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  21:41:36
Sb: #123724-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Todd Handley 70343,70

Confidence is have two Pro43s in my possession with the ability to return them
both!  Heck yeah I will give it a shot this weekend!--Brad

#: 123942 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  15:41:44
Sb: #123785-#Pro43 vs Pro37 Squelch
Fm: Curt Gowan 75300,3400
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Why does a resistor affect the hiss level?  --cg

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#: 123973 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  19:49:34
Sb: #123942-Pro43 vs Pro37 Squelch
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Curt Gowan 75300,3400

I just figured out what your question pertains to. <g> I don't know, but by
Uniden limiting the audio output to the earphone jack it cuts the hiss level
to nearly imperceptible. Naturally, it's much more comfortable listening that
way.

#: 123921 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  13:41:04
Sb: #123732-#RS 23-233 fast charger
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

No kidding -- they Replace it??  Wow...that's some kind of warranty!
(Bathtubs, indeed...! <g>)

Have you done any reality testing to see if the Pro43 will hold your
frequencies either without the battery pack, or with dead batteries?  The
Bearcat has never let me down and I wondered how it would compare.

Jane

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#: 123925 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  14:01:01
Sb: #123921-#RS 23-233 fast charger
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

The RS has FINALLY put an EEPROM in there for permanent memory storage!!!

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#: 123935 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  15:13:16
Sb: #123925-RS 23-233 fast charger
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

No kidding!!  This little baby gets better and better!!  That's fantastic!!!

Now where the HECK is Buster Brown???

#: 123947 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  15:49:30
Sb: #123732-RS 23-233 fast charger
Fm: Dan Gower 76340,1514
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)



  >>Get your bathtubs ready...

On this planet four and half years from now.....

"Well you see, I've had my Pro43 surgically attached and I was taking a
shower when the darn thing quit.  I just don't understand it."  JG


Dan...


#: 123943 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  15:41:49
Sb: #123711-#RS 23-233 fast charger
Fm: Curt Gowan 75300,3400
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674 (X)

You will get a pitch in the mail from RS on the service contract.  --cg

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#: 123989 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  20:26:45
Sb: #123943-RS 23-233 fast charger
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Curt Gowan 75300,3400

Oh, good!  It's nice to know I won't have to worry about when I'm getting
close to the expiration date.  Thanks!

Jane

#: 123944 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    09-Jul-92  15:41:54
Sb: RS Mysteries
Fm: Curt Gowan 75300,3400
To: all

The one local RS manager who seem to know things answered the mysterious
question -- why do dealers (like MaryMac) have product when company owned
stores do not?  It is in the dealer contract that they can get stuff first if
they pay up front.

Interesting...  They short out their own stores in order to get better cash
flow.

--cg



#: 124093 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  07:24:10
Sb: #124039-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: John Bendel 73447,741
To: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622

Ken,

And you a Sysop!

Shame!

Didn't the WizOp tell you part of the job was to get everything before "we"
know about it? <G>

John (Who is going nuts looking at brown trucks)





#: 124039 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  00:06:21
Sb: #123911-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Did not receive it yet....figured I would'nt turn into a pumpkin if it comes
UPS ground....

;)

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#: 124093 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  07:24:10
Sb: #124039-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: John Bendel 73447,741
To: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622 (X)

Ken,

And you a Sysop!

Shame!

Didn't the WizOp tell you part of the job was to get everything before "we"
know about it? <G>

John (Who is going nuts looking at brown trucks)


#: 124045 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  00:38:42
Sb: #124026-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jim Goldberg 70106,776
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Jeff,

Got my 43 from Marymac today.  What a nice unit!  It has already survived its
first surgery and is working perfectly so far.

Jim

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#: 124083 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  04:12:29
Sb: #124045-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jim Goldberg 70106,776

Excellent! Glad the surgery went well. Looks like that'll be the final
operation for awhile. I'm just waiting for my new case now (the 800-72-POUCH
one) and I'll be all set. I can't get over the wonderful sensitivity.

                           -Jeff

#: 124100 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  08:34:44
Sb: #124026-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

Really?!?!?!?  I already have the telescoping whip!!! --Brad

#: 124065 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  01:56:53
Sb: #124004-#Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

My crystal ball predicts that Pro62 will be equipped with a window that will
allow us to see what we hear. <g> (Have you seen the GBC mini-security cameras
in the Heath catalog?)  Why not?  It would be a LOT more interesting than TV.
(The possibilities make me laugh. <g>)

We may be on to something big.  ("Peepscan." <G>)

Jane

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#: 124084 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  04:12:32
Sb: #124065-Pro43 Prototype Photo
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Jane Aussicker 70731,2674

Peepscan? Sounds like you're a naughty girl.

                    -Jeff

#: 124041 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  00:23:58
Sb: #123652-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Joe Salemi 72631,23
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567

For grins, I stopped in my local RS today; neither person there had heard of
the 43, and one guessed they should have it in 3 months or so.  He was rather
surprised when I gave him the catalog number and it popped up. <g>

Did the same this evening in a RS at a mall; they didn't know about it either.

#: 124044 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  00:38:09
Sb: #123429-#Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Andy Adler 72346,1330
To: Dan Gower 76340,1514

Things aren't any better in Louisville, Dan. I've called and/or visited about
a half-dozen local Radio Shack outlets over the last week, and _nobody_ had
heard one thing about the PRO-43. A few "gee, how'd you know _that_" when I
quoted the ol' 20-300. All I keep getting is the line saying "the big stores
on either coast must be getting these units; we're pretty far down on the
list," or words to that effect. Pretty disheartening -- but why should I
expect anything else from the typical RS ignoramous.  :-)

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#: 124103 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  08:42:40
Sb: #124044-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061
To: Andy Adler 72346,1330

Louisville???? as in KY??  I old tromping ground if it is!!  How are things
down thar??--Brad

#: 124088 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  06:03:19
Sb: #123973-Pro43 vs Pro37 Squelch
Fm: Curt Gowan 75300,3400
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146

They must be using a C with the R to form a low-pass filter to get rid of the
hiss...  --cg





#: 124106 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  08:56:55
Sb: #124093-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622
To: John Bendel 73447,741

<ggg>

#: 124124 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  10:13:45
Sb: #124100-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061 (X)

If you wear an earphone you can hear Saturn!

#: 124126 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  10:21:40
Sb: #124026-#PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

> Glad you love the Pro43, too, Brad. When are you going to do the mod?
> Just get out a hammer and rusty screw driver and big ole soldering iron
> and pliers and...

No! No! No!... I can see you've not read the "Scanner Modification Handbook
for the Mechanically Challenged"!  The proper tools for intricate work of
this sort are...

8 pound Sledge Hammer
3 ft. Pry Bar
Construction torch
Roofing Tar (to hold it together again after you loose those teeensy screws!

Actually, at one time in my jaded past I repaired stereo equipment for a
local stereo chain.  One of the manufacturers (Harmon Kardon, I think) had a
humorous list of tools in the back of their service manuals... I tincluded a
crow bar to remove the case, a sledge hammer as a front end alignment tool
and several others that have faded over the years!

 ...ron

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#: 124140 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  11:35:05
Sb: #124126-PRO43 MOD SUCCESSFUL!!!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567

Hopefully, Brad in Chicago will benefit from this wealth of knowledge! One
trip to Sears and he should be ready for the mod.

I was hoping that the case for the Pro43 would be here today, but guess I'll
have to wait until Monday and continue to use my slightly larger one.

                                -Jeff

#: 124107 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  09:06:52
Sb: #124103-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Ken Hoehn/N8NYO [SysOp] 73670,3622
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061 (X)

Sunday brunch at the Galt House is still great! {burp}

#: 124108 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  09:32:05
Sb: #124011-Pro43 Tidbits
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Brad Niedert (Chicago) 76576,2061 (X)

Brad...

Yeah... I didn't appreciate the attitude of the guy at Fox Valley when I
talked to him over the phone.  As for the SM in Sycamore, he's a pretty good
guy, but I'm sure he was disappointed when I didn't buy the unit from him.
I know a few of the employees in that store since I lived there for a few
years, and most are pretty good, so it probably doesn't matter who sold you
the unit.  They seem to be a little more responsive than the stores in the
Fox Valley area.

> You have to remember I live down here in Oswego.... Sycamore is quite a
> hike from here!

Yeah... but I didn't think it was over 40 miles!  We bought our dog from a
private breeder in Oswego, so we made a few trips back an forth trying to
pick out the puppy, and a few since to let her visit her mommy! <G>

> P.S.  What FRRL Hamfest????

The Fox River Radio League (FRRL) is holding their annual hamfest on Sunday,
Sugust 2 at Waubonsee college.  I've been there for the past couple of
years, and have been fairly happy.  It's not a huge affair like the
Princeton hamfest for the one at Grays Lake in the fall, but they usually
get a good turnout of dealers and a pretty good fleamarket.  The use the gym
for indoor space and the adjoining parking lot for outdoor.

 ...ron

#: 124121 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  10:13:30
Sb: #124088-Pro43 vs Pro37 Squelch
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: Curt Gowan 75300,3400

Whatever they did mid-1990 to cut the audio a little, they did a wonderful job
killing the hiss. There's a world of difference when I short a wire from the
earphone jack to the ant jack to temporarily get full output (and hiss).

                           -Jeff

#: 124127 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  10:21:48
Sb: #124088-Pro43 vs Pro37 Squelch
Fm: Ron Lewen, N9FIV 76376,2567
To: Curt Gowan 75300,3400

>They must be using a C with the R to form a low-pass filter to get rid of the
>hiss...  --cg

Or... The resistor simply reduces the noise level below the point where the
human ear can detect it?

Actually, if that were the case, some people would perceive it while others
wouldnt... Oh well, I guess I like your RC filter idea better!

<don't you just love messages that change their own mind! <G>G>G>G<>??

 ...ron






#: 124220 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  18:46:49
Sb: #I GOT MINE!
Fm: John Bendel 73447,741
To: All

That about says it all.

Thank you GRE, RS, MaryMac, UPS and MC!

It's easy to program, picks up things the AR900 never heard and it's the same
size.

The "S" pouch fists like a glove and is well made. That's 1-800-72-Pouch.

Hi Jane! ;-)

John


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#: 124231 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  18:56:10
Sb: #124220-#I GOT MINE!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: John Bendel 73447,741

I didn't get my case yet. Oops, got to go back to the juicy conversation,
John... <hee hee>

                        -Jeff





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#: 124242 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  20:04:09
Sb: #124231-#I GOT MINE!
Fm: terry kenny 73677,600
To: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146 (X)

Hi Jeff, any news on any other goodies on the '43'...minne is still going
strong. BTW, what is the total count for '43' scanners here in this forum?
also what was your ser. # mine is 2828.Ill be gone this weekend to really put
the test on !Talk at you later.  ................................
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#: 124244 S2/VHF/UHF Scanning
    10-Jul-92  20:22:35
Sb: #124242-I GOT MINE!
Fm: Jeff Goldman 76437,1146
To: terry kenny 73677,600

My serial is 1197. Funny how you were the first person in the country to have
the Pro43 and its number is so much higher out there. Important thing isn't
the number, of course, but the production run. You and I are from the same 4A2
run, for better or worse.

Many Pro43's on here as of today, but I feel bad for Jane who hasn't gotten
hers yet. I'll be all set on Monday when my "S" case comes from Phil
Richardson. I don't like taking it anywhere without a case, because it
certainly isn't a tank (or brick) like my BC200XLT. <g>

You know I took your advice and made sure that I have extra nicads (and an
external fast charger), but I still can't seem to kill the original alkalines
I put into the charger nearly a week and a half ago. True, I haven't had time
to play with the scanner as much as I'd like to have, but this thing is
wonderful on battery power! Thank Goodness they stuck with AA's!!

                             -Jeff