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Digital Scanner Comparison Chart

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Digital Scanner Comparison Chart

Scanner Specifications

Images Pro-96.jpg Pro-2096.jpg Psr-500.jpg Psr-600.jpg File:Bcd396.jpg File:Bcd996t.jpg
Model Pro-96 Pro-2096 PSR-500 PSR-600 BCD396T BCD996T
Price $379.99 $379.99 $499.99 $499.99 $499.99 $499.99
Dimensions 2.44(w) x 1.75(d) x 6.18(h) 7.16(w) x 5.34(d) x 2.16(h) 2.56(w) x 1.65(d) x 5.71(h) 7.3(w) x 5.3(d) x 2.2(h) 2.75(w) x 1.75(d) x 5.0(h) 7.2 (w) x 6.0(d) x 2.2 (h)
Type Handheld Mobile/Base Handheld Mobile/Base Handheld Mobile/Base
Display 12 Character/4 Line 12 Character/4 Line 16 Characters/ 4 Line 16 Characters/ 4 Line 16 Characters/ 5 Line 16 Characters/ 5 Line
Scan Rate 60 CPS 60 CPS 60 CPS 60 CPS 100 CPS (Conventional) 100 CPS (Conventional)
V-Folders 11 11 21 21 N/A N/A
Memory 10 Banks/500 Channels
(Per V-Folder)
10 Banks/500 Channels
(Per V-Folder)
Object Oriented
  • 1800 Objects(Per V-Folder)
  • Total storage capacity of over 37,800 objects
Object Oriented
  • 1800 Objects(Per V-Folder)
  • Total storage capacity of over 37,800 objects
Dynamic
  • Systems: 400 maximum
  • Channels: 6000 maximum
  • Groups per system: 20 maximum
  • Channels per trunked system: 200 maximum
Dynamic
  • Systems: 500 maximum
  • Site : 1000 max (All)
  • Channels: up to 6000 (3000 typical)
  • Groups per system: 20 maximum
  • Channels per trunked system: up to 250

Trunking Supported

Bands and Trunk Types Pro-96 Pro-2096 PSR-500 PSR-600 BCD396T BCD996T
360/700 MHz No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motorola Type I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motorola Type II Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motorola Type IIi Hybrid Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motorola Type II Smartnet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motorola Type II Smartzone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
EDACS Standard(wide) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
EDACS Standard Networked Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
EDACS Narrowband (Narrow) No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
EDACS Narrowband Networked No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
EDACS SCAT No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
EDACS ESK No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
LTR Standard No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Project 25 Standard Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Misc & Functional Features

Model Pro-96 Pro-2096 PSR-500 PSR-600 BCD396T BCD996T
Record Out No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
I-Calls/Private Calls No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rebanding Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accessories Included
  • Preprogrammed Frequency addendum
  • Stock antenna
  • Mobile mount (DIN-E kit included)
  • AC adapter
  • DC cable w/fuse
  • Preprogrammed Frequency addendum
  • Stock pull-up antenna
  • Belt clip
  • Black non-rechargeable battery holder
  • Yellow rechargeable battery holder
  • CD-ROM (including the owners manual and GRE radio control demo software)
  • Quick Guide for V-Scanner Pre-loads
  • Stock antenna
  • Mobile mount (DIN-E kit sold separately)
  • USB high speed interface cable
  • Preprogrammed Frequency addendum
  • CDROM with PDF owners manual, USB interface drivers, demo PC application and V-Scanner data
  • AC adapter
  • DC wiring harness
  • Stock antenna
  • Wrist strap
  • AC Adapter
  • Belt clip
  • Owners Manual
  • Stock Antenna
  • Mounting Bracket (DIN-E kit Included)
  • AC Adapter (P/N AD-1009)
  • Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Cord
  • Owners Manual
  • Three Wire DC Power Cord
  • Remote PC to Scanner Cable (scanner plug to Front PC Connecter)
  • Push-on type Telescopic Antenna
  • Note: This is a quick overview of the current digital scanner models and does not include all options for each model. This is meant to be a base comparison of general options and info.
    • Info obtained from respective scanner owners manuals and the radio reference wiki.