RE1000 scanner - anybody have any experience?

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So I'm toying with the idea of buying a scanner. I plan on attending at least 2 races per year for the foreseeable future, and renting a scanner every time would add up. Race Electronics has a package where you get the RE1000 scanner + 2 of their high quality headphones (whatever their top-of-the-line ones are) for about $300. This seems a bit steep, especially when compared to some "off brand" scanners that are available online. I assume the steep price is party due to the ease of use and programming for NASCAR events. The headphones are $75 a pop (would need two for me + girlfriend) by themselves.

Anybody have any experience with this device? Do you think it's worth the added cost over a regular ole scanner that needs to be manually programmed?
 
I have two of the 3000 models. I don't know what the difference would be but I think you'll be real happy with the purchase you are talking about. I still have two older scanners that require manual programming. They are a PIA even though the frequencies seldom change. I like that our current scanners automatically program at the track by the RE trailer.
 
I don't have any problem with my manually programmed model. As DPK noted, the frequencies usually stay the same for each car number from year to year. I don't remember ever changing the freqs for MRN, TV, or the NASCAR officials.

Before a race, I'll get on the Interwebs thingy and print out the latest freq sheet. I add that to the manual in a pocket of my seat cushion, then do any necessary reprogramming while killing time in the parking lot. I rarely have to change more than 7 or 8 annually for Cup. That usually takes 5 to 10 minutes total.

If you're getting two headsets, check if your model has two jacks. If not, you'll need to add a splitter so you can connect both of them to one jack.
 
The RE3000 has free over-the-air programming. The RE1000 does not have the OTA feature but you can program it yourself or take it to the RE kiosk trackside and they'll do it for you for $5 or $10.
 
DSquad48 said:
So I'm toying with the idea of buying a scanner. I plan on attending at least 2 races per year for the foreseeable future, and renting a scanner every time would add up. Race Electronics has a package where you get the RE1000 scanner + 2 of their high quality headphones (whatever their top-of-the-line ones are) for about $300. This seems a bit steep, especially when compared to some "off brand" scanners that are available online. I assume the steep price is party due to the ease of use and programming for NASCAR events. The headphones are $75 a pop (would need two for me + girlfriend) by themselves.

Anybody have any experience with this device? Do you think it's worth the added cost over a regular ole scanner that needs to be manually programmed?
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Check your deal. Hopefully those are 2 way phones. The RE1000 deal here is $200.
http://www.racingelectronics.com/category-s/2005.htm
 
Gotcha. Scanners will enhance your experience 10 fold. Make sure you carry at least
2 extra battery(sets) replacements. I think I started scanning back in the mid 80's and
its always been the 2nd thing packed after the tickets.
 
Hotrod said:
Gotcha. Scanners will enhance your experience 10 fold. Make sure you carry at least
2 extra battery(sets) replacements. I think I started scanning back in the mid 80's and
its always been the 2nd thing packed after the tickets.
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For sure! I listen to the scanner online when I'm watching at home -- way better than listening to DW for 500 miles :D
 
Just getting my RE1000 ready now for Vegas.
See the splitter at the bottom door the 2 headsets.

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Clutch said:
Just getting my RE1000 ready now for Vegas.
See the splitter at the bottom door the 2 headsets.

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Nice! I ended up buying the package. It includes a splitter so that's nice. Do you find it easy to program, or do you have the RE hauler people do it at the track?
 
DSquad48 said:
Nice! I ended up buying the package. It includes a splitter so that's nice. Do you find it easy to program, or do you have the RE hauler people do it at the track?
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I'll be heading to their kiosk as soon as I get to the track. Takes them 10 seconds. I haven't tried myself.
 
I have an RE3000 that was gifted to me for Christmas a couple years ago - they always have super deals around that time of year. The OTA programming is super convenient.

Side note - I tested out Fanvision for the first time this past weekend in Atlanta as part of my ticket package and those things are SWEEEET. I may look into buying one of those in the near future since I go to 4 or 5 events per year.
 
I'm cheap so I have the manual entry scanner and use ear buds under ear muffs and that works great
 
BigA2320 said:
I'm cheap so I have the manual entry scanner and use ear buds under ear muffs and that works great
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I've done that bit. I'd use some cheap firearm hearing protection muffs instead. You can get them for under $20 at any sporting good store.
 
BigA2320 said:
I'm cheap so I have the manual entry scanner and use ear buds under ear muffs and that works great
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I do that now. Its nice though to have a volume control on the premium head phones.
One radio gets loud enough , but the other has a smaller range of volume built in it.
 
I'm on the verge of getting a package. My wife and I have been renting the RE intercom system and scanner for the races we've attended. This year we're going to 4 races so it's time to buy versus $70 weekend rental. We know we're getting the Gemini-5 intercom system, still trying to decide between the 1000 and 3000 scanner. Are the additional features worth the extra $100 for the 3000?
 
Yeah I probably would spend the xtra 100. It will perform better and be worth it in the long run.
 
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