This scanner can be used as a desktop scanner correct? Do I need to purchase speakers or some other sort of "sound system" in order to listen?
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No. The internal speaker puts out tons of volume. However, it does have both an AUX OUT and external speaker jacks, so that external speakers are an option.
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You do not need speakers if you don't want, this has a built in speaker. I have it in my car, but it could be on your desk just as easily. In my car, I just use the built in speaker and it works fine.
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In a word....NO. This scanner is analog only, so can't pick up any broadcast in digital.
380434
You need a usb connection, no blue tooth is needed. The scanner might need formatting to work with your system. Talk to the software company to help you to figure it out. That's what I had to do.
784547
Nope. You can hook it up to a computer or an iPad and then hook them up t speakers. Then you're good to go.
1499710
Yes its much better than a scanner. Will work fine with a decent mobile antenna, unless your serious and want to spend some money and invest on really hearing. Otherwise yes to your question.
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No. The scanner doesn't have its own storage and needs to be connected to a computer via USB to work. If you want more portable scanning, try the Doxie Go, for example.
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it depends Russell. Some states have gone digital and with this one since living in the state of Virginia. I can listen to almost anything until they go digital. This is a analog scanner and it does have great features. But if you really want to invest in a scanner, go digital. They cost more, but in the long run it may be best. Check your state to see what type of frequencies they uses, digital or analog.
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Is it necessary to have a computer if you have one of these scanners? What is the purpose?
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I used an external speaker system. Then I got the google cromecast gadget. But now I am not i.nterested in messing with that and just watch netflix on my computer.
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This scanner must be used with the base. If you connect the base via a usb to your tablet or router, you can make it work that way.
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It does have an AUX in, so you can use that. Not sure if I will use it as a desktop speaker, but I can't see why not. For the price and given a compact size, I think it sounds pretty good.
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You can connect the scanner to your PC with the USB cable if you do not want to put into any battery. Thanks.
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Hi Peter, it would work in two ways, one is to hook it through a Bluetooth to the computer for that your desktop would need a Bluetooth card. The other way and the simplest one would be to get a male to male audio cable and hook it like you would with any other speaker.
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I'm using it like a domain controler, but this don't have a sound card, you also need to add it, buy the machine works fine. i hope usefull.
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You would need to provide speaker inputs. You can run the audio out of your computer into a inexpesive amp, and them from the amp to the speakers. It works quite well.
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This system uses a USB stick that transmits a signal from the computer to the speakers wirelessly. So if you have a free USB port, you should be good to go.
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you can use computer speakers. But you need a power source for the speakers and will have to turn them on and off as with a computer.