is it digital scanner? pro-197
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Yes, it's a P25 digital mode, and also has Analog. The digital mode is like we have here in Ohio for a system called MARCS. If you get the scanner here is something else you might want to get to make your life easy. Get a programming cable, and a program called Win500. It allows you to program the radio without punching buttons on the front. It's much easier and faster. And if you want to make it REAL fast, get an account on Radio Reference. You can download all the frequencies from your area to your PC, then upload using Win500 to this scanner. I did my second scanner with 297 channels in less than 15 minutes. Yes, it's a P25 digital mode, and also has Analog. The digital mode is like we have here in Ohio for a system called MARCS. If you get the scanner here is something else you might want to get to make your life easy. Get a programming cable, and a program called Win500. It allows you to program the radio without punching buttons on the front. It's much easier and faster. And if you want to make it REAL fast, get an account on Radio Reference. You can download all the frequencies from your area to your PC, then upload using Win500 to this scanner. I did my second scanner with 297 channels in... » Read More Yes, it's a P25 digital mode, and also has Analog. The digital mode is like we have here in Ohio for a system called MARCS. If you get the scanner here is something else you might want to get to make your life easy. Get a programming cable, and a program called Win500. It allows you to program the radio without punching buttons on the front. It's much easier and faster. And if you want to make it REAL fast, get an account on Radio Reference. You can download all the frequencies from your area to your PC, then upload using Win500 to this scanner. I did my second scanner with 297 channels in less than 15 minutes. « Show Less
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Yes. 0We received 1st one and it didnt work. Received 2nd one and it didnt work. Gave up and ordered a handheld which works great.
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Yes, it's a P25 digital mode, and also has Analog. The digital mode is like we have here in Ohio for a system called MARCS. If you get the scanner here is something else you might want to get to make your life easy. Get a programming cable, and a program called Win500. It allows you to program the radio without punching buttons on the front. It's much easier and faster. And if you want to make it REAL fast, get an account on Radio Reference. You can download all the frequencies from your area to your PC, then upload using Win500 to this scanner. I did my second scanner with 297 channels in less than 15 minutes.
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Yes, but it will only process P25 Phase 1 audio. It will not receive P25 Phase 2 audio, D Star, DMR, Pro Voice, or any other digital format.
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What do you mean by "is this digital?" The question really doesn't make sense.It has a digital frequency display, uses digital technology to operate -- as all modern scanners do.In that sense, yes it's digital.But as far as receiving and decoding digital modulation -- no it's not digital in that way.
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B. Finberg - Thank you for your detailed and thorough response. It seems like this may be the scanner for me, but I am going to take you up on your recommendation to check out dedicated negative scanners as well so I can make the best decision. Ryan
2030451
My mgr elected not to use the scanner so I can't answer your question. Sorry. Other than that, it's been a very reliable and fairly easy to use machine so far. Regards, Ric
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I believe it is. As of now, I'm just using the full version of Adobe. As I get more organized, I expect the Rack2Filer will come into play.The scanner itself is excellent, making fast 2-sided scans with excellent resolution/quality.
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Very good question.. I just tried it and it scanned my license flawlessly! Hope that helps.
2003288
I don't know about other versions but I'm using Windows 7 Professional and the scanner works fine.
1721289
I wish I could answer your question, unfortunately the scanner hasn't worked so I am not using it.
706165
Yes. The scanner has a frequency search so you if you either know it by heart or can find it somewhere you should be ok. I can refer you to a website where you may be able to find it if you want? :)
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I'm sorry I don't know enough about computers to answer your question. However we are very satisfied with the scanner.
423252
Sorry, don't know. I really did not like the software, so I dumped it for a Brother DS700d sheet fed scanner with Page Maker software which are far superior and costs less.
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No. There is a nice comparison chart here. http://www.advancedspecialties.net/scannercomp.htm
294005
This question is over my head. All I know is the scanner does not work and I let to much time go by to return it because it was a Christmas gift bought to early.
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You need a digital scanner. The BC355C 800MHz is not digital; it is analog. For digital capabilities you will need either of the multitude of scanners I will list: GRE PSR-800, GRE PSR-600, GRE PSR-500, Uniden HomePatrol, Uniden Beacat BCD996XT, Uniden Bearcat BCD396XT, or the RadioShack PRO-197.
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Yes it is. I have only used it to scan old photos and have had no problems. I know this machine can do so much more.
2007152
I bought it specifically to scan a collection of Kodak color slides taken in the 60s - 70s along with old prints and it has done an excellent job. I would recommend it. Here's a review from PC Magazine written in November 2009: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2355184,00.asp
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I agree with the other answers listed. U do need a digital scanner. Even though the BC355C is a good scanner, it doesn't pick up digital transmissions. Being an amateur radio operator ( ham radio ) I would highly reccomend several from radio shack, or even search the web for a digital reciever.