Recently Radio Shack came out with the PRO-197/PRO-106 (mobile / handheld equivalents to the GRE PSR-600/500). Shortly after, they had a sale (3 or 4 days in Mid December 2008) – these normally $500 digital scanners were selling for $279 (with a 20 dollar coupon) + tax. Insane pricing. Everybody and their mother (including myself) went out and bought one.
I’m still awaiting mine, but my buddy Rick was up today with his PRO-197 to get a programming primer since he owns predominantly Uniden gear. Working with the PRO-197, I can’t wait to get my hands on my own. Should be here by the 27th. I’m tired of having all handhelds considering most of my scanner listening is done within the confines of the home. I think the PRO-197 is a beautiful looking scanner, with a substantial feel to it and a solid case. I’m interested in giving it a workout. I’m sure the overall report would be exactly what I gave for the PSR-500 since they both have the GRE guts in them. But overall I’ll really enjoy this mobile scanner using it as a base scanner.