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From: larry@mits.mdata.fi (Lasse Hero)
Subject: Looking for a good handheld scanner
Organization: Microdata International Telecomm Service, Helsinki, Finland
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 13:19:17 GMT

I'm looking for a new handheld scanner (I have a Sony ICF-PRO80 now).
 
What I'd like to have is:
 
- coverage up to 1 Ghz (<100Mhz not necessary, but would be nice)
- at least 200 memory channels (preferably 400...)
- SSB reception (preferably USB and LSB separately)
- fast scanning
- price <$500
 
What's the best handheld Radio Shack model? Specs and price please...

-- 
larry@mits.mdata.fi    "You don't have to tell me nothing!"
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: olds@salamander (Scott Olds Mfg 4-6238)
Subject: mail
Organization: GE Medical Systems, Magnetic Resonance
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL3
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 92 08:35:48 GMT

please post any info. under this listing, as I don't think I can receive personal mail at this 
address. 
       
       Thanks, in advance !!
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: handheld scanner
From: jc@oneb.almanac.bc.ca
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 92 16:10:08 PDT
Organization: The Old Frog's Almanac, Nanaimo, B.C.
Summary: recommendation

I am a canadian commercial fisherman and have used many
types of scanners.. for portable use i recommend the Sony
ICF-Pro-80 with freg. converter.   the possible rub is that
it does not get up above 200 mhz.  other than that , a 1st class
rig.....cheers

           jc@oneb.almanac.bc.ca (John Cross)
     The Old Frog's Almanac  (Home of The Almanac UNIX Users Group)    
(604) 245-3205 (v32)    <Public Access UseNet>    (604) 245-4366 (2400x4)
        Vancouver Island, British Columbia    Waffle XENIX 1.64
From: VasRat@cup.portal.com (John F Braun)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scrambling ?? / Yupiteru MVT-7000
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 92 19:51:13 PDT
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
Distribution: world

To cure that annoying case of frequency inverted audio, check out the Speech
Scrambler kit catalog # SS-7 (it unscrambles too) available from:

Ramsey Electronics Inc.
793 Canning Parkway
Victor, NY  14564
(716)-924-4560
From: drw@esl.com (Dave Waters)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden MR-8100 comments?
Date: 3 Sep 92 16:29:27 GMT
Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner
Distribution: usa
Organization: ESL Inc.

I'm looking for comments on the Uniden MR-8100 from owners. I'm
specifically
interested in the quality of the front end, like problems with intermod and
images. Please e-mail responses, if there are a bunch, I will summarize
here.
Thanks in advance for any and all comments!

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Dave Waters
WA6AWZ
E-mail: drw@esl.com or 73277.311@compuserve.com
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From: xx192@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Radio Scanner Sig)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequency Lists & Radio Mods Wanted!!!
Date: 29 Aug 92 20:58:39 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)


Greetings, Netters...

If anyone out there has ANY frequency lists or radio mods that they
would like to share, please mail them to this account with the
topic of the message in the Subject line...

We have available, via The Radio Scanner SIG on Cleveland Free-Net
a few radio mods ad frequency lists of our own. But, We are trying to
expand this collection...

Please, help us out...

Thanks and Happy Scanning

-- 
Hear the news AS IT HAPPENS. Become a Radio Scanner Monitor.
For more information, e-mail:              
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Scanner Enthusiasts do it with Frequency...
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From: nmarsh@indyvax.iupui.edu (The Doctor)
Subject: Re: The NEW RS PRO-39 handheld
Organization: Indiana University
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 04:40:13 GMT

In article <1992Aug24.191659.22832@hpmcaa.mcm.hp.com>, johnm@hpmcaa (John Mosbarger) writes:
>      Does anyone make carrying cases for RS scanners?  I've always thought 
> that was one glaring omission from their list of accessories.
> 
> --
> John Mosbarger
> HP McMinnville, OR
> johnm@hpmcaa.mcm.hp.com

Radio Shack DOES carry them.  $9.95.

?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Neil P. Marsh           E-MAIL:          nmarsh@indyvax.iupui.edu
1925 High Eagle Trail                   <* The Whoosier Network *>
Apt. #850                         <* America's DOCTOR WHO Connection *>
Speedway, IN 46241                          (1-317-241-6385)
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
From: b1y1m39@kato.BELL-ATL.COM (Bob Esposito)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Freqs. for Montreal
Date: 31 Aug 92 12:45:26 GMT
Organization: Bell Atlantic


	Does anyone have the frequencies for the police and/or fire
	for Montreal, CA?

	I appreciate any info sent....

-Bob Esposito

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From: bobg@westford.ccur.com (Bob Getz)
Subject: PRO-2006 Computer Interface - Information Request
Reply-To: bobg@westford.ccur.com (Bob Getz)
Organization: Concurrent Computer Corp. Westford MA.
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 13:12:13 GMT

In the past I've noticed some discussion, in this newsgroup, about a
possible computer interface for the PRO-2006.  However, I never did see
any definite information about it.  Could somebody please send me some
information about this?  Thanks in advance!

                                                Bob Getz

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From: jsm@mse.cmu.edu (James S Murphy)
Subject: What kind of interference was this?
Organization: CMU/SEI Master of Software Engineering Program
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 17:11:23 GMT

  I own a RS PRO-37 scanner that I'm quite happy with.  I have noticed its
tendancy to "ghost", but how else could I listed to the cellulars? :-)

  Anyhow, last month I attended the Indy car race at Michigan Speedway.  My
seat was 3/4 of the way up the grandstand, about 50 feet below the press box.
I had no problems listening to the car-to-pit frequencies in the 800 MHz band,
I had problems in the 440-460 MHz area.  I arrived several hours before the
race, and found that MOST of the frequencies in that range suffered from one
or both of the following problems:

    A screaching "data burst" sound that pulsed at about a 1Hz rate.

    A bleading in of ABC's TV audio from the 450 remote broadcast band.

    A bleeding in of the Radio coverage in the same band.

  What caused these signals to dominate the band like they did?  Was I 
possible too close to the transmitter in the press box?  Intermod?  Ghosting?
Murphy's Law?



-- 

      Jim Murphy                                jsm@mse.cmu.edu
      PP-ASEL-IA                                Carnegie Mellon University
From: tvervaek@col.hp.com (Tom Vervaeke)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanning on aircraft
Date: 2 Sep 92 17:47:41 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: HP Colorado Springs Division

I'm a private pilot and I always take my scanner (a Pro-34) up when 
flying. I don't own my own plane so must rent by the hour. If a radio
or two fails I like having the scanner. It has even come in handy
on a few occasions. I've never noticed any adverse affects on the
aircraft and I've got it sitting right on the right seat only a few
feet away from all the instruments and radions. Just my 2 cents worth.
 
I've used my scanner on sommercial flights before with no problems. Of
course, I used a headphone like a Sony Walkman's and keep the scanner
tucked away.

tom
//
From: aa617@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Scott Berringer)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency Lists & Radio Mods Wanted!!!
Date: 4 Sep 1992 04:54:10 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: thor.ins.cwru.edu


In a Previous article: xx192@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Radio Scanner SIG) said
 
>
>Greetings, Netters...
>
>If anyone out there has ANY frequency lists or radio mods that they
>would like to share, please mail them to this account with the
>topic of the message in the Subject line...
>
>We have available, via The Radio Scanner SIG on Cleveland Free-Net
>a few radio mods ad frequency lists of our own. But, We are trying to
>expand this collection...
>
>Please, help us out...
>
>Thanks and Happy Scanning
>
>-- 
>Hear the news AS IT HAPPENS. Become a Radio Scanner Monitor.
>For more information, e-mail:              
>aa617@po.cwru.edu, aa667@po.cwru.edu or, xx192@po.cwru.edu
>Scanner Enthusiasts do it with Frequency...
-- 
Scott Berringer                                  _**_
SigOp: Radio Scanner SIG                        /____:-IIIIIIIIIIII
aa617@cleveland.Freenet.Edu                   >: 911 :-------------\
Scanner enthusiasts do it with frequency..     +-(O)----------(O)--+
From: durhab@wkuvx1.bitnet
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-37 and Military Aircraft?
Date: 26 Aug 92 00:59:41 CDT
Organization: Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

I wanted to say THANK YOU to all those people that sent me information
on the scanners that fit my specifications (a while back).  I'm sorry
that I didn't reply to each of you seperately, but I TRULY appreciate
what you all did for me! 

Now then, after reviewing all those messages, I decided on (and
bought) the Pro-37.  I am EXTREMELY happy with it.  I am not real
technically versed in radios nor scanners, but it was almost exactly
what I was looking for.  Now then, I was just wondering about one
other thing, is there any fairly inexpensive way (i.e. cheaper than
buying another scanner) to modify the Pro-37 to pick up Military
Aircraft?

Again, thanks everyone for your help!
						DURHAB
						Bruce Durham

Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: jlong@emcnext2.tamu.edu (James Long)
Subject: Re: Frequency Lists & Radio Mods Wanted!!!
Organization: Texas A&M University, College Station
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 16:54:57 GMT

In article <186q5iINNaa5@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> aa617@cleveland.Freenet.Edu  
(Scott Berringer) writes:
> 
> In a Previous article: xx192@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Radio Scanner SIG) said
>  
> >
> >Greetings, Netters...
> >
> >If anyone out there has ANY frequency lists or radio mods that they
> >would like to share, please mail them to this account with the
> >topic of the message in the Subject line...
> >
> >We have available, via The Radio Scanner SIG on Cleveland Free-Net
> >a few radio mods ad frequency lists of our own. But, We are trying to
> >expand this collection...
> >
> >Please, help us out...
> >
> >Thanks and Happy Scanning
> >
Is the cleveland.Freenet.edu an FTP'able site for these mods & lists? - if so  
do you have the numeric address?

Thanks

James

jlong@emcnext2.tamu.edu			
Electron Microscopy Center
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-2257
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: gws@n8emr.cmhnet.org (Gary Sanders)
Subject: R7000
Organization: HAM BBS, 614-895-2553 (1200/2400/v.32/pep)
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 92 02:57:20 GMT


I just picked up a R7000 receiver and now looking for a control
program for it. Let the computer do some looking for me while 
I am not here.. Any good PD or commerical software available?
sources?



-- 
Gary W. Sanders gws@n8emr.cmhnet.org, 72277,1325
N8EMR @ N8JYV (ip addr) 44.70.0.1 [Ohio AMPR address coordinator]
HAM BBS 614-895-2553 (1200/2400/V.32/PEP) Voice: 614-895-2552 (eves/weekends)
From: waymire@bcstec.ca.boeing.com (Richard Waymire)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Memphis, TN frequencies
Date: 28 Aug 92 15:37:42 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Boeing


Well, I've found a job in Memphis, and I'll be moving there shortly.  Does
anyone have a handy list of police/fire/medical frequencies for the area?
(Yes, I'm going to buy the RS Police Call book, but I want a jump start).

Thanks in advance!

-- 
****** BOEING WOULD NEVER CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ******
**************************************************************
Richard Waymire - DBA, Boeing Computer Services
waymire@bcstec.boeing.com or ...uunet!bcstec!waymire
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: schro@nessos.sni.de (W.F.Schroeder)
Subject: Re: Looking for a good handheld scanner
Organization: Siemens Nixdorf Info.Sys. AG, Paderborn, Germany
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 06:12:10 GMT

In <1992Aug28.131917.15502@mits.mdata.fi> larry@mits.mdata.fi (Lasse Hero) writes:

>I'm looking for a new handheld scanner (I have a Sony ICF-PRO80 now).
> 
>What I'd like to have is:
> 
>- coverage up to 1 Ghz (<100Mhz not necessary, but would be nice)
>- at least 200 memory channels (preferably 400...)
>- SSB reception (preferably USB and LSB separately)
>- fast scanning
>- price <$500
> 
>What's the best handheld Radio Shack model? Specs and price please...
>- 
>larry@mits.mdata.fi    "You don't have to tell me nothing!"

Seems the only handheld scanner with SSB reception is the latest model
from AOR, the AR-1500: 0.5-1300MHz, 10 banks of 100 memories each, price
in Germany DM769.

73 Django  DL5YEC
From: garylee@skybridge.SCL.CWRU.Edu (Gary Lee)
Subject: Re: Freq. wanted for Walt Disney World
X-Post-Machine: shasta.scl.cwru.edu
Organization: Smith Undergrad Lab, CWRU, Cleve. OH
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 92 22:29:21 GMT

In addition to the Freq. posted, here are a few a friend gave me.


855.7875	WDW PHONE
856.9125	"
858.8125	WDW PARK
852.2375	REEDY CREEK EMS
852.7375	REEDY CREEK FIRE
853.7125	"
852.3625	"
853.4625	"
854.3375	REEDY CREEK FIRE PHONE OPTION
851.3125	SECURITY
855.1875	"
855.6875	"
855.8875	"
858.8125	"
859.7875	"
857.7875	WDW CONSTRUCTION



Some of these are 'trunked' and the 'control' freq. changes every day, so
you'll need to lock out the culprit and unlock the previous days control
channel.


R
g


Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: awarburt@helios.physics.utoronto.ca (Andreas Warburton)
Subject: PRO-2005/6 Difference(s)
Organization: University of Toronto Physics/Astronomy/CITA
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 05:26:15 GMT

I was wondering if anybody could please enlighten me on the difference(s)
between the Realistic PRO-2005 and PRO-2006 scanners. Thank you kindly in
advance.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
| Andreas T. Warburton  |  Office: MP815 |  Phone:  (416)978-6632 |
| Department of Physics |  U. of Toronto |  Telefax:(416)978-8221 |
| Toronto, ON, Canada   |  Internet: awarburt@physics.utoronto.ca |
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Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: dan@dyndata.uucp (Dan Everhart)
Subject: Uniden 800XLT market value?
Reply-To: dan@dyndata.com
Organization: Dynamic Data & Electronics
Distribution: alt
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 21:53:58 GMT

Somebody is selling a used Uniden 800 XLT.  I would like to know what
you all think this radio is worth.  If you have bought or sold one
lately, I'd be interested in hearing what the price was.  Is there a
different radio I should get instead?  Any advice appreciated!
--
   _                                         dan@dyndata.com
  / \_   Dan Everhart                        uunet!{camco,fluke}!dyndata!dan
  \_/ \____________________________          206-743-6982, 742-8604 (fax)
  / \_/                                      7107 179th St SW
  \_/    Dynamic Data & Electronics          Edmonds, WA 98026, USA 

"Rhe rone rike, rhe rone rike... rhorane" -- "Cocaine", sung by Astro
From: drw@esl.com (Dave Waters)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanning on aircraft
Date: 2 Sep 92 16:40:59 GMT
Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner
Distribution: usa
Organization: ESL Inc.

In article <12090@optilink.UUCP>, calley@optilink.UUCP (Chris Calley)
wrote:
> 	3. What does the law/regulation actually say about using radios on
> 		aircraft?	
> 	
> Any info appreciated.
> 
Hard to believe you were told it was OK, "once in the air"! 
From one of the ham radio FAQs:
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
-*  Can I take my HT on an airplane and operate it if I get the permission
    of the captain?

-Technically, maybe.  But don't count on it.  In general, you can't use
-a radio or scanner on an airline (or charter) *unless* the airline
-allows it and the pilot-in-command (PIC) determines that it will not
-interfere with the instruments and radios on that specific aircraft.
-Very few US airlines allow passengers to use radios so be ready to
-disconnect the antenna when you ask.  (Don't even ask to transmit.)
-For reference (in the US) the pertinent portion of the Federal Aviation
-Regulations (FARs) is Part 91, paragraph 91.21.

-On a private airplane, it is legal to operate an amateur radio if you
-have the permission of the PIC.  It is still possible for the radio to
-interfere with the plane's navigation or communication equipment, so
-be sure to ask first.  Always obey the requests of the PIC.  He knows
-his airplane and radios better than you do.
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
So, unfortunately, the default is no, you can't use it without permission.
If you can catch the flight crew before you sit down, it's worth a try.

The FAR regulation concerns all electronic devices. However, most flight 
attendants will allow you to use a tape recorder, but will prohibit
use of AM/FM radios, etc. As an amateur, it is sooooo tempting just to
click on the scanner or 2m rig, but I have to look at the consequences.
It's too risky given the possible effects of messing up some navigational
gear.
Granted, the quality of their gear is such that there is little likelihood
of someone messing it up, but why chance it?

As I enjoy listening to air comms too, I bring along my own headset 
to plug in (on the newer aircraft) and if ATC isn't being piped through
the entertainment system, I make it a point to ask the flight attendant to
request they enable it (United almost always has it on by default, and I 
make a point of telling the crew or chief of the cabin crew that I
appreciate
it. If you can't plug in your own headset and have to use those <expletive
deleted> acoustic headsets, the attendant collecting them will almost
always honor your request to use it until after landing.

Happy flights!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dave Waters
WA6AWZ
E-mail: drw@esl.com or 73277.311@compuserve.com
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From: Kirk.Smith@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Kirk Smith)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-2026
Date: 26 Aug 92 16:59:25 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Extended Bulletin Board Service

Will the Pro-2026 accept the Uniden PL decoder board?  If not, I'll likely
buy the BC-760 and attempt the more difficult celtel mod.

-Kirk J. Smith

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From: billn@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com (bill nelson)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanning on aircraft
Date: 3 Sep 92 00:01:34 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Company, Corvallis, Oregon USA

jeffg@loki.esd.sgi.com (Jeff C. Glover) writes:
: 
: Replace "Radio" in all the above with "Any Electronic Device", and you
: also exclude computers, NES gameboy, CD Players, etc.  Most airlines
: have issued "determination" results for laptops and cd players.

Yep, I have noticed that they seem to be allowed. It is funny, my laptop
creates more rfi than all my other equipment put together.

Bill
From: MHARRIS@RICEVM1.RICE.EDU
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Houston Police Frequencies
Date: 2 Sep 1992 14:48:01 GMT
Organization: Rice University

Can anyone tell me where I might obtain a list of current Police Frequencies?
I have the Police Guide from Radio Shack but I dont think I have all the
numbers.  The other day I pass an officer talking on his radio and didn't
hear a thing he said.
 
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From: whodges@csugrad.cs.vt.edu (William Hodges)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: * FOR SALE PRO-2006 *
Date: 3 Sep 92 15:22:31 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Virginia Tech Computer Science Dept, Blacksburg, VA



 **** BRAND NEW - NEVER BEEN USED - NEW IN THE BOX ****

                    PRO-2006 SCANNER


FREQUENCY COVERAGE: AM/FMW/FMN     (25 - 520, 760 - 1300)*
                    25 - 520         *WITH SIMPLE MOD.
                    760 - 823
                    851 - 868
                    896 - 1300

NUMBER OF CHANNELS: 400 (UP TO 6400 WITH MOD)

SCANS AT: 26 CHANNELS PER SECOND

POWERED BY: 120 VAC OR 13 VDC

THE PRO-2006 IS PACKED WITH FEATURES. SOUND SQUELCH PREVENTS LOCK-UP
ON NON-VOICE CHANNELS.  ZEROMATIC TUNING TO LOCK DIRECTLY ON THE
ENTERED FREQUENCY.  CAN BE USED IN THE CAR OR HOME.  TRIPLE CONVERSION,
HYPERSCAN, AND SELECTABLE AM/FM, ALL BUILT IN.


****    BRAND NEW SCANNER    ****
THE PRICE: ONLY $350.00 AND I PAY SHIPPING (CONT US ONLY).

PLEASE CONTACT ME BY,

E-MAIL: whodges@csugrad.cs.vt.edu
phone: 703-573-9025 (HOME)
       703-849-5436 (WORK) Better chance on this one.

THANK YOU

--
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Virginia Tech Computer Science
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From: mad@Turing.ORG (Mark A. Day (N4OQK))
Subject: Re: PRO-2006 Computer Interface - Information Request
Keywords: PRO2006, Interface, Mods
Organization: The Turing Project, Charlottesville Virginia.
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 10:06:53 GMT

Ive built a parallel interface for the PRO2006. It is based around an IC
called a crosspoint switch. This is a switch array similar to the scanners
keypad. With the 6400 channels I have in the scanner, uploading frequency
data was getting to be a real hassle, thus the interface allows me to 
upload 400 channels in under 3 minutes. This includes delay/lockout settings,
and Ive also added control of the actual banks of memory. I can now monitor
any bank of 400 channels by using the computer. I have designed two pieces
of software to go along with the interface, one is a windowed editor/control
center, with hotkeys corresponding to scanner functions, and an editor to
manage frequency databases. The other software I have is a cron-like utility
which keeps the scanner monitoring what it should be for a particular time
of day. I.E. I listen to government band during the weekdays, police at nite,
and airband on  weekends. All the bank-switching istaken care of by the 
interface.

If you are electronically inclined, I would be glad to send you the
schematics for the interface. Its fairly well documented, but its not pretty.
The interface fits on a 2"x3" pc board and tucks neatly into the scanner.


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