AMATEUR, SCANNER & CB NEWS/UPDATES PAGE - Advanced Specialties Inc.

  AUGUST 2010 -
THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS FOR MAKING US ONE OF THE BEST INDEPENDENT RADIO DEALERS IN THE USA , & For All Of Your Support!!
We are Now celebrating over 18 years at our Lodi, NJ Store Location!!
ALSO,CHECK OUT THE LATEST GOODIES IN OUR UPDATED SECURE SSL ONLINE RADIO EQUIPMENT CATALOG!! We Have a flat $7.99 Total Regular Shipping, now on Most orders!
WE CAN NOW ACCEPT PAYPAL DIRECTLY THRU THE ONLINE CHECKOUT! We Have "Q & A " FAQ Pages for Amateur, Scanners & CB Radios to this website, & "Radio Comparisons" chart pages too!! See the links at bottom of page.

• **AMATEUR RADIO NEWS!--
  ****Attention All Aspiring Amateurs... NEWS: THE FCC DROPED Morse Testing, over 3 years ago, for ALL Amateur License Classes -- "NEWINGTON, CT, Dec 15, 2006 -- In an historic move, the FCC acted to drop the Morse code requirement for all Amateur Radio license classes.
  It's now easier than ever to get an Amateur Radio License!

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  Yaesu NEWS: RADIOS: FTM-350R, a 50W/1W/50W TriBander, (50W on both 2M/400 & 1W on 222Mhz), with advanced GPS, Bluetooth, APRS & Twin Receive & X-band repeat options! FT-5000 High End HF Radio, FT-277 is the UHF Version of the FT-270R, & A VX-8DR APRS specific version has replaced the popular VX-8R!
  There is also a new VX-8GR, it's a 2M/440 with built-in GPS/tnc, splashproof, 108-999 rcv.
  - The Yaesu VX-8DR is the MOST feature loaded, Heavy Duty WaterProof Amatuer HandHeld Ever Produced! 6M-2M-220-440 QuadBand, 5w output (1.5W on 220), Twin Band + Dual Display! Features Built-In Data TNC for APRS, Built-in Altitude & Barometer readings, SuperWide receive, AM & FM xmit modes on 6M, APRS capability w/built in TNC, Optional BLUETOOTH capability, Optional snap on GPS unit, & w/ loads of features & more.... Is Slimmer than the VX-7R & 6R!....
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  YAESU VHF/UHF Radios!! - The recent FT-7900R Is a 1,000ch Dualband High Power Mobile! Loaded with features, 50W/45W OUTPUT & A "MEMORY ONLY" MODE, + ALL THE FEATURES OF THE FT-7800R TOO!
  The New FT-270R is a WaterProof 5w HT, with Double the Audio Output of the Popular VX-170!, FT-277 is the UHF Version. The FT250 is a high feature 5W VHF HT .
  The New FT-2900R mobile is a 75W 200ch 2M VHF transceiver!! Thr FT-1900R is a 2M 55w tranceiver! -- See our OnLine Catalog, they will be listed there when in stock.
  - ALSO Available, The Compact Yaesu VX-3R VHF/UHF HandHeld .Check out our Specials thru 1/31/10 on Many Yaesu Radios!! The VX-6R is a Triband 2M-220-440 w/ wide rcv based on the popular Submersible series of radios. Wide receive of 0.54-960Mhz, Loaded with features, including a Built-in CW trainer, & submersible! Check our OnLine Catalog for price & availablity!!
  Yaesu also has The FT-60R DualBand HandHeld, A Great, Heavy Duty "loaded" 2M/440 Radio with WIDE receive range, Including 220 & 800Mhz, 1,000 Alpha Memories, New emergency transmission feature & more!!!!
  Free Face-Separation Kits "Package deals" are being given on some of the Yaesu Mobile rigs in our OnLine Catalog!!
  NOW AVAILABLE - New DIRECT USB Cable with Programming PC Software for most Yaesu's, including the FT-60R, FT-857D, FT-897D, FT-7900R, FT-2900R, VX-6R, VX-8R, FT-270R, FT-250R & more, in our OnLine Catalog!...
  

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  * We offer the JetStream JT220M ( JT-220M ) 50w 220Mhz Mobile! This tranceiver features AlphaNumeric Display, Lighted mic, PL/DPL & More! It's also the Highest output 220Mhz mobile available, & low cost too!!
  

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  * ALINCO has a DJ-G7T , which is a full duplex, twin receive TriBand HandHeld, with 144/440/1.2Ghz ! It features Wide 0.53-1300Mhz receive, Lion Batt & More!

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  Newest Edition REPEATER MAPBOOK HAS RECENTLY BEEN RELEASED! Maps of each state w/ repeater locations, as well as Coax loss charts & loads of other useful info. HF-VHF-UHF, USA, Canada, Mexico. See our OnLine Catalog for ordering!

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• SCANNERS * SCANNERS * SCANNERS UPDATE: - HERE IS THE LATEST SCANNER NEWS!
  
  NEWS!! ...
  Uniden Announces a New "Home Patrol" P25 touchscreen Scanner! This Scanner will do Digital P25, Trunking & Analog & Have the entire USA Database pre-loaded into the unit! Features a Color TouchScreen, looks like a 'GPS' unit! Can be used Portable-Base or Mobile! Set for Fall 2010 release ... stay tuned for more info!
  Now Available is the Latest Uniden BCD-396XT, BCD-996XT, BCT-15X, BC-355C & BC-346XT. These Models are upgraded versions of the previous BCD-396T, BCD-996T, BCT-15, BC-350C & BC-246T Top Line scanners. The "X" models add many additional features, including "Automatic Location Based Scanning", when an Optional GPS input device is connected, TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND CHANNEL Capability (9,000 in the BC-346XT & BCT-15X) Fire Tone-out search, additional close call & EDACS ESK features, BAND SCOPE, IF SHIFT, NAC code capability (396XT 996XT), Fire Tone Out Scan, & much more!! The BC-355C model is an upgraded BC-350C, a simple, automatic seach scanner, 300 channels & now with Close Call Too...
  Check here & our online catalog for moere info & availability!
  
  *** Advanced Specialties is an Authorized Dealer for Both GRE GRECOM & Uniden-Bearcat Scanner Radios!! * The GRE Grecom PSR-500, PSR-600 & PSR-700 models are available (Check our OnLine Catalog for current Availability). These, & other GRE hadheld & mobile models offer features including Digital APCO, NAC codes, & Triple trunking reception in specific models! The NEW PSR-700 " E-Z Scan " features an SD card built into the handheld scanner containing the entire USA frequency Database! Simply select & choose a "Playlist" & the scanner programms itself & scans what you choose! See our OnLine Catalog for more info!
  Also AVAILABLE IS the BC-95XLT, a computer programmable 200ch 800Mhz Basic easy to use scanner!!
  ** The available innovative Uniden models include the BC-898T Tabletop, with 500ch, instant ctcss & dcs decode, & TrunkTracker III. See our OnLine Catalog.
  This joins the Base/Mobile BCT-8 & BCT-15X Trunktracker III's, w/ Pre-programmed by State Frequencies, including state trunked systems. The BC-350C Super Compact, low cost w/800Mhz Base/Mobile is also available! Basic 50ch , & pre-programmed searches.....
  LATEST HANDHELD SCANNERS! ..
  The CURRENT UNIDEN HandHeld Models are The BC-72XLT, BC-346XT, BC-95XLT, SC-230 & BCD-396XT. (Check our OnLine Catalog For latest availability).
  THESE NEW COMPACT HANDHELDS ARE TRULY BREAKTHROUGHS IN SCANNER DESIGN!! The BC-346XT, covers 25-1300Mhz (less cell, & TV/FM Bands), Will Do Motorola, GE/EDACS SCAT & LTR Trunking, & has a Whopping memory of up to 9000 Channels!! And That's just the start!! - a True Built-in Wireless Frequency Counter/monitor ("close Call"), will lock onto close transmissions in an instant, regardless of frequency!! Ctcss, & DCS w/ instant decode, AlphaNumeric Display, Accepts REGULAR 'AA' Batteries (only 2), & Includes HiCapacity NiMi AA's & Charger!!. NEW "Dynamic" Memory Configuration allows memories, systems & groups to be configured Any way the user desires, you are not limited to "preSet" banks & channels! PC Programming & control Too!! This is the Most Feature Packed, Advanced & Compact non-Digital trunking Scanner Available, period! The BC-95XLT is an easy to program 200ch scanner without AlphaNumerics, PL or Trunking ....
  * Uniden Has Released Free Downloadable FirmWare Updates for many of their scanner models. It is said to tweak & improve performance, & can be downloaded to the radio From the Uniden.com website.
  Butel ARC Programming/Control Software for most of the current Uniden & GRE scanner Models is available in our OnLine Catalog Too..
  We now have Ultra HI-CAPACITY 2,200mA NiMi Replacement Battery "packs", as well as 2650ma "AA" cells, for most Uniden & Other Scanners!!
  The 7th Edition (2004) of the NY/NJ " Scanner Master " Book is still available. This is the "Bible" of detailed frequency guides for Scanner listners in the NY/NJ areas, & retails at $38.95 & may possibly be the last edition of this great publication. Get one while you can!.... Check Our OnLine Catalog now for Availability...
  

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  The High Performance Maldol AL-500H , Maldol MH-255, MH-209, HT-55 & AH-100WX Hand Held scanner antennas are also in our OnLine Catalog....
  We Have the Newest Butel ARC-XT, ARC-XT Pro & Basic Control / Programming Software CD's for the new Uniden Scanners in the OnLine Catalog!!

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  ALINCO has announced a new HF radio!. The DX-SR8 is a Compact Detachable head 100w 10-160M rig, affordable price & interesting featrures! .. We will keep you posted.....
  

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  OLD RADIOS GOING... The Following Amateur Radios have been Discontinued by the Mfgr, & we are out of stock: YAESU - VX-2R, VX-170, VX-150, FT-7800R, FT-1802M, ATAS-100 & VR-120. ALINCO: DJ-C5T, DR-605T, DJ-296/196/496/596T, DJ-X10T, DJ-S41/46T.


• * ALINCO USA WARRANTY ADDRESS INFO HAS CHANGED. All Radios needing warranty & service should be sent to:
  GRE America, Inc.
  425 Harbor Blvd., Belmont, CA 94002
  Tel 650-591-1400 / Fax 650-591-2001
• We Have Links to the Free Programming Software Downloads for the Alinco DJ-X2000, DJ-X3T & DJ-X2 & Yaesu VR-120 scanning radio receivers on our Software Info Page!!

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• MISC. NEWS:--
  See The Online Catalog for Our Latest Discount Prices, & any new developments!! -

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• WE Now Have The Pyramid PSV-300 30 Amp cont. Switching Power Supply in our OnLine Catalog. This item is super compact & has a 2yr warranty!!

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Also, Astatic has introduced a NEW Base Station CB/Amateur microphone! This is the 1st base mike from Astatic since discontinuing their famous D-104 "Lollipop" Base mike & 1104C base mikes a few of years ago.

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• OFF Topic Dept: - Famous Long Island, NY Radio Station WLIR 92.7 FM Was sold to Univision, & converted to a Spanish Format back on 1/9/2004..... WLIR in the 1980's literally put Alternative "New Wave" Music on the map, & greatly influenced early MTV, much of what early MTV was "credited" with introducing to the USA was first heard on WLIR.....

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• CB RADIO Scene -
  
  * Cobra also has a LIMITED EDITION 29LTD "Chrome" model, featuring Blue LED & Meter illumination, built-in variable talkback, & "Chrome" glossy covers!
  * Cobra Also Announced a 30th Anniversary 29, It will have an impressive HiTech face & display system ...
  * MIDLAND has a new High end CB comming! It's the model 9001Z, & is loaded with features including a driver alert alarm, WX, SWR meter & new noise filter!
  Connex has Introduced their 1st FCC Approved 40 Channel CB, the CX-366CE . It is a Pro model with Super Large meter, Color Selectable faceplate illumination, Talkback, Variable outpt power & More! Check our OnLine Catalog, it will be there when it becomes available!!
  GALAXY full featured FCC Approved CB Radios include:
  The Galaxy DX-919, DX-929 & DX-979, They are "loaded" radios. They feature front mike, "Starlite" illuminated faceplates (929/979), Blue L.E.D, Talkback & more. The DX-929/919 are Galaxy's first 40ch "AM Only" CB's! The DX-979 has SSB too. New Board Design, 8719, more compact size. In Stock, Check our online catalog for availability!
  The FCC approved Galaxy DX-2547 CB Base station features 40ch AM/SSB with variable output, Variable TalkBack, 6 digit freq counter, Rgr Beep, Automatic SWR meter & More!
  Uniden, currently has no SSB, or Base Station CB sets available to the US market, with the discontinuing of their "Washington" & "Grant" series radios...
  

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