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In the not to distant past, police scanners, especially trunking scanners, were more than a bit difficult to program and be useful. You needed scan lists, programming software and cables, and more than a little time to learn how to make your scanner listen for what you bought it for in the first place. The Pro-668 had made this process a whole lot simpler. Put the batteries in it, answer a few questions at start-up, and much of the programming has already been done for you thanks to the supplied data card. Sure, there is still a learning curve involved. You will have questions as to how to find the specific user groups that interest you (taxis, specific police talk groups, your local dog catcher) but at least you are hearing most of what you bought your scanner for... the action! If you have bought scanners in times past, and then gave up when you could not get the information you wanted in order to listen to your local police or fire departments, give this versatile unit a try. I think you will be pleasantly surprised just how much easier listening to the public service bands (and a LOT of other frequencies) has gotten.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I'm used to the old school scanners so I can scan 1, 2 or more banks if I want to. This new format scanner seems to be but we'll and certainly feels good and weighty in my hands. The one I bought however has serious issues with the SD card and unfortunately I can't appreciate just how this model functions to properly grade it. I'm returning it. I called Radio Shack, no response. I emailed them for support and they HAVE NO SUPPORT AT THIS TIME. Bummer! With RE on the way out, perhaps that's a good thing afterall, sorry to say. I would NOT RECOMMEND this model based on my experience.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have owned almost all the top end scanners......Radio Shack, Uniden, GRE and even some other brands some have not heard of. Of all the scanners I have owned, I now own three of the Pro 668's. They are one of the best scanners out right now, I prefer this scanner to the Uniden Home Patrol II and the other Unidens as the Radio Shack pro 668 has better audio and a better receiver than any of the higher priced top end Uniden scanners. Getting used to the programming on the RS pro 668 is easy once you start getting into it. I highly recommend using a card writer / reader to program this scanner. It makes it a lot quicker to download to your computer the data base and then adjust the parameters that you want your scanner to follow. The mini ssd card is easy to program and the data base is free for life. I highly recommend this scanner. Right now it is one of the best scanners available. PS....get the 800 MHZ Radio Shack antenna. It makes this scanner and other scanners such as Uniden really perform.Read full review
Verified purchase: No
A easy scanner for "listeners" to program and get into operation. The display has large lettering and can be very brite, makes a great nitelite. Great sound. Nice feature is that it will work when commercial power has gone out. Fits in a shirt pocket. Have had a few other makes and models and this is my favorite. Covers all the different systems except encrypted which nobody can copy.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The 668 scanner is a good unit for areas with 800 mhz systems. Even with encryption you can still get most of the action. They are easy to program with a quick lesson on them. They work on all frequency bands and service bands.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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