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Just happen to find one with a nonworking display but only get analog. Less than $50. with software, programing cable, antenna.
Would it be worth getting and fixing
Well got the scanner don't know if it can be fixed. The guy tried to fix the ribbion cable buy removing it and soldering a crap load of wires to replace it. Didn't work he said. A shame but I only have $42 in it and also got a programming cable(20-047) & driver disc with it, now I have two. I'll order a new ribbion cable and see if I can make it work. If not it will make a good parts radio. It looks like brand new. I don't know why he didn't take it to ratshack and let them fix it.
Please advise me to what is a good replacement mic for my SR-497HPC... Answer: 497 is "wired like Cobra", so many choices available. That radio does not need a power mic, so purchase a stock "coffin style" mic with a decent cord, like the ones that Astatic uses. The Superstar DM-507 is my go-to. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3050474478...adANq91JSiEEnz8EGqPJRBloTgEyaVsBoCtoMQAvD_BwE $12.99 + .99 cent shipping.
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