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lsi@aldhfn.aldhfn.org (Mark E. Daniel - Legendary Systems) wrote:

>Hi all.  I am wanting to get a raido scanner this Christmas season.  But I'm not sure what
>to get.  Raido Shack has a portable which sells for $299 which seems a bit overpriced seeing as
>how thwy have another that sells for $199 which looks about the same, except it lacks some
>frequencies in the 300MHz range.  Am I missing anything of major importance in the Akron area
>lacking the 300 MHz range?

>I am specifically looking for Metro RTA's frequency as well as perhaps Yellow Cab and things of that
>nature.  I want a portable so that I can take it up to Cleveland when I go on outings and listen
>to The Greater Cleveland RTA.  I know I could purchase a book from Raido Shack, but I'd rather
>ask here as it may influence which model I purchase (or ask for :-) ) Can anyone offer any
>shed of light?

>Also I've read where the Akron Police were switching to someplace in the 800 MHz range.  Where
>specifically?  Any online resources for Akron/Cleveland area frequencies?  (Even at last resourt
>a FidoNet newsgroup?)

>--
>Mark E. Daniel
>mark@lsi.ald.net (online)
>mark@legend.akron.oh.us
>www:http://www.ald.net/~lsi

On Cleveland Freenet there is a very comprehensive list of NE Ohio
scanner frequencies.

At the command line enter "go scan" and select the appropriate menu
option.

Marc