that sucks
damn pushy radioshack people. they'd rather deal some cellphones than be
interested in helping you out.
so much for "you've got questions we've got answers"

"HarryC" wrote in message
...
I've used this service recently. It worked no problem when I bought the
scanner. I lost the stored Freqs in a 'user mishap' associated with
'Win95'
recently. I went back to RS to ask them to re-program it. They flat
refused.
In fact, the guy behind the counter stated "I work on commision and don't
have time for this". Mind you, it took all of one minute to upload the
Freqs
to the scanner on the first go-around, and I actually was buying another
antenna at the time. I finally convinced the store manager to give me a
printout of a local EDACS trunk I was after. In his defense, he stated
that
"we get too many requests for re-programs..I'd rather show you how to
program the scanner than to have you come back time and time again for
re-programs". I told him 'I know how to program the thing, I just wanted
the Freqs'. So, for whatever it is worth, don't be surprised if you get
this
same treatment. I can tell you that I am less apt to return to this
particular store in the future.
Harryc
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"Woolridge" wrote in message
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neat!
thats a great idea for new people getting into the scanner scene.
i'd really appreciate it if i was to buy one.

"Jim Mac Donald" wrote in message
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Has any one taken advantage of the offer made by Radio Shack
to program your new police scanne in teh storer " With in store
purchase"!
I' m wondering how accurate and all encompassing are their frequency
files, is the trunk settings to the correct mode? Are "fleet Maps"
and
talk groups
included?




http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...egory%5Fname=C
TLG%5F008%5F009%5F010%5F003&product%5Fid=20%2D525

This is a great way to get a new trunking radio scanner up and
running.
Then
take it home listen for a while. Step through the memory channels and
trunking systems
to find out how correct the information is. Then customize the
scanner
to your area!
Even if there is not a trunking system with in your reception zone,
just having the conventional
frequencies entered shouldl be a great help!
Jim