DeTomaso Mailing List: April 99, Message #122

John,

FWIW, I not only have a radar detector but also carry a police scanner w/ 100 
pre programmable channels. I have all CHP frequencies and any other law 
enforcement FREQ's that might be on my route. These FREQ's are available on 
the Internet. My radar detector covers X (used by some CHP) K (used by most 
CHP) and laser (I don't know who uses it but it sounds real scary when it 
goes off).  The radar detector (uniden 1900 LRD) was a $29.95 close out 
special at my local Walmart.

My scanner is a pro-71 available at Radio shack for $99.95 The scanner has an 
aircraft band but the CHP's aircraft FREQ'S has been blocked (at least the 
one I have is) If you know an electronics student at a local community 
college I hear that these blockers can be removed fairly easy, no comment on 
the legality of that.

I cannot count the times I have slowed down and let another car by, not 
because I see the cop but because the detector has gone off or I have 
overheard chat on the scanner that has included a mile marker location, only 
to see the guy who passed me being pulled over a few miles ahead.

Nothing can beat common sense and the powers of observation, but why not use 
every available tool you have at your disposal.  The only other 
alternative......

SPEED KILLS..... PLAY IT SAFE & BUY A CHEVY!

Leonard