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Restoration-related Equipment Tech Any questions or information about any period-correct resto equipment (ie. switchboxes, lights, radios). |
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Did SSP’s have “scanners” in them?
Curious question….
I’ve seen quite a few images online of numerous restored SSP’s. I know some restorations are left up to interpretation and may not be 100% “correct” as far as how the vehicle was actually equipped when in service with XYZ Agency. The question I have is, some of these images are showing “scanners” mounted in them such as Uniden 760, Radio Shack “Pro 2xxx” series, and the Realistic “Patrolman” scanners. Are these just civilian owner “add-ons” or did some Agencies actually install mobile scanners that complimented their State/County/Town issued Motorola or GE radio equipment? I’m having a hard time thinking that an Agency installing “Radio Shack” or “Realistic” scanner equipment…. My thought is this was just a civilian add-on to “build up” the look of interior equipment OR to have activated during shows?? Can anyone offer input?
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1994 Cobra Coupe SVT #13 2018 EB Fastback w/PP |
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Many agencies installed them. CHP is a great example. Many officers did so on their own, so they could hear what was going on in adjacent jurisdictions. It sucks not having interoperability via radios.
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Mike '82 SSP (Marketing Order) '83 Colorado State Patrol #202 '83 Texas DPS '85 Florida Highway Patrol #1422 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1187 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1363 |
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Thanks for the info and confirmation Mike! Appreciate it.
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1994 Cobra Coupe SVT #13 2018 EB Fastback w/PP |
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol commonly installed scanners, for instance in 1990 and 1993 SSP. It was installed in a different location, in those 2 model years.
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Mike 1992 Michigan State Police SSP Mustang #5114 1993 Wisconsin State Patrol SSP Mustang 1993 Missouri State Highway Patrol SSP Mustang P641 http://members.fotki.com/MOstang/ |
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