Hey guys,
Before I start asking, I just want to inform you that I am completely new and looking to get into this great hobby. I have done some research and am a little overwhelmed by all the info that is involved in this. That being said...
I am looking to purchase either a VX-6r or a vx-8gr and mod it to be able to listen and transmit (I will not be transmitting) to my local police, fire, state police, etc...
From my knowledge, all it takes is de-soldering a chip in the back. These are the frequencies that I will need to be open to do this:
NYPD, FDNY & EMS SYSTEMS
and
State Police Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
Can either of these radios be programmed to accomplish this and what are the main differences between these two radios? The gentlemen at in my local radio store wants to charge me $450 for the 6r already programmed and said the 8gr can't be done. I don't believe him for some reason. I can get the 6r shipped for $279 and can do it my self (I hope) but for some reason the 8gr grabs my interest for some reason. Not sure why though.
If I am being out of line here or am asking something that does not sit well with this forum, I apologize and will delete.
Thanks,
-Anthony
Before I start asking, I just want to inform you that I am completely new and looking to get into this great hobby. I have done some research and am a little overwhelmed by all the info that is involved in this. That being said...
I am looking to purchase either a VX-6r or a vx-8gr and mod it to be able to listen and transmit (I will not be transmitting) to my local police, fire, state police, etc...
From my knowledge, all it takes is de-soldering a chip in the back. These are the frequencies that I will need to be open to do this:
NYPD, FDNY & EMS SYSTEMS
and
State Police Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
Can either of these radios be programmed to accomplish this and what are the main differences between these two radios? The gentlemen at in my local radio store wants to charge me $450 for the 6r already programmed and said the 8gr can't be done. I don't believe him for some reason. I can get the 6r shipped for $279 and can do it my self (I hope) but for some reason the 8gr grabs my interest for some reason. Not sure why though.
If I am being out of line here or am asking something that does not sit well with this forum, I apologize and will delete.
Thanks,
-Anthony