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

  MAY/JUNE 2013 -
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 20 years at our Lodi, NJ Store Location!!
ALSO,CHECK OUT THE LATEST GOODIES IN OUR SECURE SSL ONLINE RADIO EQUIPMENT CATALOG!! We Have a flat $8.99 Total Regular Shipping, now on Most orders!
WE ACCEPT PAYPAL & CREDIT CARDS 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... THE FCC DROPPED Morse Testing requirements, 5 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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  NEW AnyTone AT-5888UV ( AT-588UV ) Dual Band Mobile Transceiver is here! This True Twinband, Dual Receive, 50W Radio features cross-band repeater, 760 AlphaNumeric Channels, Airband and 220Mhz Receive, and VHF/UHF Transmit ( 2M/440). Part 90 FCC Approved, & a fraction of the cost of similar feature radios! See our OnLine Catalog for order details and more info!!
  Yaesu NEWS: RADIOS: YAESU will soon be introducing a complete line of 21st century C4FM mode DIGITAL Amateur Transceivers soon (not decade old "D-star" technology...), THe Yaesu FT-1DR Dual Band HT will be avail in June!We will keep you Posted as we learn more!! Consumer Mail-In Rebates On Many Yaesu Radios Thru 06/30/13! Rebate form on Yaesu's website!
  FT-277 is the UHF Version of the 2M FT-270R, & A VX-8DR APRS specific version has replaced the popular VX-8R!
  - The Yaesu VX-8DR is the MOST feature loaded, Heavy Duty WaterProof & Submersible Amatuer HandHeld Ever Produced! 6M-2M-220-440 QuadBand, 5w output (1.5W on 222Mhz), receives 0.1-999Mhz, 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 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 FT-270R is a WaterProof 5w HT, with Double the Audio Output of the Popular VX-170 it replaces!, FT-277 is the UHF Version. The FT-250R is a high feature 5W VHF HT that includes a drop-in Desk charger.
  The FT-2900R mobile is a 75W , 200ch 2M VHF transceiver!! The FT-1900R is a 2M 55w tranceiver! -- See our OnLine Catalog.
  - ALSO Available, The Compact Yaesu VX-3R VHF/UHF HandHeld. Check out our Specials 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, & a new LOW price!!!!
  Free Face-Separation Kits "Package deals" are being given on some of the Yaesu Mobile rigs in our OnLine Catalog!!
  NOW AVAILABLE - 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-8GR, FT-270R, FT-250R & others, in our OnLine Catalog!...
  The Yaesu FTM-10R, FT-350AR, VX-7R and VX-8GR Models have been discontinued.
  

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  ** We were the very 1st Amateur Dealer to offer the New TYT TH-UVF1 to the USA Amateur market, back in Summer '09, & we were instumental in getting the mfgr to design it for Amateur use, & now we offer the latest Jet-Black colored "A" Model! This Dual Band, VHF/UHF HT is loaded with features, at a super low price! We have the best Package deal available on this hot seller! ctcss/dcs w/ tome scan, 128 AlphaNumeric memories, 3-color selectable LCD backlight, PC programmable, Wide freq receive, Lighted Keys, 7.5Khz steps, Dual Display & more!
  YOU ALSO SAW IT HERE FIRST: * The New TYT TH-9000 220Mhz 55W Mobile too! This tranceiver features AlphaNumeric Display, 200ch, Full Keypad mic, PL/DPL & More! It's also the Highest output 220Mhz mobile available, & low cost!! The TH-9000 by TYT is also available in a 65W 2 meter VHF version, 55W 220Mhz, & 50W UHF as well!
  The NEW TYT TH-F8 is a VHF 2M Slim Handheld With Twin Display, a Mono Band HT w/ dual display/dual watch, & again, we got 'em first!!
  BAOFENG New Radios! - Check out the new FCC Appoved UV5R & UV3R+ Compact Dual Banders!
  

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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! Their NEW DJ-G29T is a 900Mhz/ 222Mhz dualbander!

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• SCANNERS * SCANNERS * SCANNERS UPDATE: - HERE IS THE LATEST SCANNER NEWS!
  
  NEWS!! - GRE GRECOM SCANNERS ARE ALL OUT OF PRODUCTION! The Parent Company ( GRE Japan) has currently stopped all production with no plans to resume. GRE Scanners will be in short suppy until sold-out! The new PSR-900 mobile model has been cancelled.The USA office ( GRE America) will continue to stay open for warranty & repair, & they are also the USA distributor of Alinco Amateur Radios, which are unrelated & unaffected. ...
  Uniden Produces the Amazing "Home Patrol" P25 touchscreen Scanner! This Scanner does Digital P25, Trunking & Analog, & Has the entire USA Frequency Database pre-loaded into the unit, Just enter your Zip-code, or city name & the scanner programs itself for your area! AlphaNumerics, PL's, Digital, Trunking & All! Features a Color TouchScreen, looks like a 'GPS' unit! Record & Replay features too! Can be used Portable, Base or Mobile! Available NOW!
  Also Available is the Latest Uniden BCD-396XT, BCD-996XT, BCT-15X, BC-95XLT, BC-355C & BC-346XT. These Models are upgraded versions of the previous BCD-396T, BCD-996T, BCT-15, BC-350C, BC-92XLT & BC-246T 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-355N model is an upgraded BC-355, a simple, automatic seach scanner, 300 channels, 800Mhz & now with Close Call & narrow band compatibility 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-800, PSR-500, PSR-600 & PSR-700 models are in short suppy ( see above note about Grecom / GRE ). (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 PSR-800 & PSR-700 " E-Z Scan " scanners feature 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! The PSR-800 is for all Digital/trunking & conventional, The PSR-700 is Non digital.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 & Home Patrol. (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!!
  

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  The High Performance Maldol AL-500H , Maldol MH-255, MH-209, HT-55, AH-100WX & ANLI RD-88H & AL-750 Hand Held scanner antennas are also in our OnLine Catalog....
  We Have the Newest Butel ARC-Patrol, ARC-XT, ARC-XT Pro & Basic Control / Programming Software CD's for the new Uniden Scanners in the OnLine Catalog too!!

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  ALINCO has announced new DualBand radios!. A Low-Cost 2M/440 HT, & a New 220Mhz/902Mhz HT! These should be available in the Winter or Spring ..

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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, FT-2800M, 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 released a NEW model 29, The 29 LX, It has an impressive HiTech Digital face & display system, scan, WX, Diagnostics & more! ...
  Connex has Introduced their 1st FCC Approved 40 Channel CB's, the CX-366CE & SSB CX-566SB . Pro models with Super Large meter, Color Selectable faceplate illumination, Talkback, Variable outpt power & More! Check our OnLine Catalog for availability!!
  UNIDEN has released NEW model 505XL & 680 CB radios! New compact designs & features! Also Available is the NEW 880 High end mobile & Uniden has re-entered the SSB CB Market again after a long absence with the 980 980SSB! Radios now available! Option wireless Uniden mics will be available too! 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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