![]() ![]() ![]() So, if you find a 164 or 300 on craigslist or eBay for under $100 bucks, snag it.ġ. Even a pro wouldn’t want to spend the key-in time to put in the 100s of frequencies and settings available. With any computer programmable scanner purchase, particularly trunking models, you might consider investing in a cable and software. A complex and feature-rich device isn’t always a simple point-and-click configuration. A review should be about the object under scrutiny, not your skill-level or lack of enthusiasm to learn something new. On a personal note, for those that give a lower review on any scanner due to programming difficulty, shame on you. I'd like to be able to see the channel I'm on in a low-light environment without having to hit a button to illuminate the screen. It would be nice if the back-light would come on when the scanner stops on a frequency. The 164 doesn't appear to be a "skip data channel" feature I've used in previous models. Anyone who’s used Signal Stalker can appreciate how quickly non-voice signals can eat up the 150 frequencies limit it has across All Bands. I wish this scanner had more lock-out capability. The latest firmware update will give you the ability to modify spacing to the new FCC specs. It’ll just be more noise to be locked out on this analog scanner. ![]() ![]() I like that you can re-band this scanner, but I’m not sure anything in the 700 MHz range will be anything but digital. If you want to use both with one battery pack, check out this mod, thanks to W9SFA:ĭue to the slight tapering of the radio, I did manage to re-task an otherwise useless cup-holder in the car, as seen here: Older models had a simple built-in switch under the battery pack. Speaking of mods, I don’t like the need to have 2 battery-holders to switch between re-chargeable batteries and non. If you’re not afraid of a soldiering iron, a mod for audio improvement to an external speaker (designed for the Pro-97, but works with 164 as well) is here, thanks to KC9BZX: Even with an external speaker, the 164’s audio drive isn’t to my preference. Without an earpiece, the volume has to be maxed out before I can hear everything clearly over road-noise. If you plan on having this in your automobile, be sure to get either a STEREO earpiece (even if single-ear) or an external speaker. I recommend doing the same to any easily pilfer-able item that will allow you to enter some identifying information (laptops, cell phones, GPS, etc.) However, firmware updates are not interchangeable.Ī few of my thoughts, in no particular order:īe sure to change the welcome screen and add something like “If found, please call….” in hopes that if found or stolen, your chances of recovery is greater. Both models use the same software and cable. I’ve owned dozens of scanners since the 80s, and the 164 is the only scanner I’ve ever bought new since picking up a Pro-26 in the 90s.Ĭosmetics aside, it’s the same as the GRE PSR-300, so get whichever one is cheaper for you. Nothing about this scanner makes me say “WOW!” but if you want an inexpensive, triple-trunking analog handheld scanner with plenty of features, the Pro-164 (or its GRE counter-part) is the one to have. The only analog trunking scanner you'll ever need. ![]()
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