does it have a scan function can it be used while driving to work
1756707
Yes. It scans and stops on the next station. You have to press the arrow buttons on the bottom row and hold for a second to move on. It will also scan through memory presets using the m+/- buttons on the top left next to the power button.
1756708
Yes, it does scan. Here is how: Select the band and then press the &lt;SET&gt; button and then use the tuning know to select ATS. ATS will put the frequency of each station found into memory. This feature works on all bands, including FM. Once in memory, use the &lt;M+&gt; and the &lt;M-&gt; to select the memory locations. One can also manually scan using the &gt;&gt; or the &lt;&lt; button. However, it should be noted that this is a hand-held radio and the volume produced may not be able to overcome the road and wind noise of the car. Additionally, the sound quality is what one would expect from the speakers of a hand-held radio. Also, the car may block FM signals and extending the antenna could be inconvenient. If the radio is used with AM or shortwave, the ignition noise of the car and nearby cars will likely be a problem. This radio is best suited for use as a travel radio, providing that you have a 5 VDC source (such as a computer USB port or a cell phone travel charger). It has a long standby time, but the internal battery provides only about 8 hours of playing time, a bad thing if you have a very long commute.
1756709
No scan function for non-shortwave, may not work in car. This is a nice little radio that I stopped using one week after purchase. Why? It works only on battery, about 8 hours. It will not work while charging, which takes many hours.
2220912
I do not believe so...all it is is a scanner. You can use it for enter or return and tab that is about it.
849093
The obd 2 unit does not stick out more than about 2-3 inches from under the dash, as on most vehicles, the scanner port is recessed slightly on the right side of the steering wheel under the dash. I have used this with my father's ford expodition while he drives I run the scanner on my lg motion.
2009670
Yes it does, you just have to tell it (program) the frequencies you want to scan. Great unit.
1794503
No. The ScanTool is a "diagnostic reader", and not a car programming device.
2277111
No - if you haven't bought it don't! I bought one several years ago - it worked for about a month. It was glitchy and cumbersome to use. Brother, who makesthe scanner had little/no support.
1227870
I use it for both it works good. You have to use a computer to program. Look into the uniden home patrol 1 if you want a scanner its great for road trips when hooked to a garmen
1817578
NO> NO> NO> that is why this scanner sucks. it does continuous mode, NOT auto mode.
696689
Yes! When hooking up to vehicle, it asks for the make before scanning. Ive done Chevy, Ford, Lexus, Nissan, BMW, & some other already w/ no problem. You can also update scanner online!
899343
Yes. Once the driver is installed correctly, it acts the same as a keyboard wedge. I have found the configuration software can be a little tricky. Windows must setup the scanner completely before opening the software. Once you are in the configuration software, the scanner will not work until the software is closed. I tried to test my settings with the software running and while the scanner would beep as if it was scanning correctly, nothing was displayed. Only works after the software is exited. Makes testing a config change a little longer.
1822818
Yes, absolutely. It has a flatbed scanner that works very well. You can also use the document feeder to scan or copy.
159290
Yes it does. Be careful about using a laptop while driving as that could be considered distracted driving by police. With a copilot, no problem.
2185809
Yes, it easily scans receipts. I've used it for scanning them for expense reports at work.
2179837
It does scan through your rear windshield as long as it has a clear sight to the rear window. I don't think it has 360 degrees, but I'm not sure about that.
2062665
Yes. It depends on the light - if it is a normal check engine light. If it is a tire light or other special light it may not go out. Please note that the ScanTool OBDLink LX tool is very superior as its faster and you can leave it plugged in permanently to read data from your car in real time.
118237
Yes but you can not do actuator test only read code and data no solenoid activation test this scanner good for you I am belived I use every day to check code for any cat. Quickly before go to diagnosting
762333
Yes, and from iPhone too. The scanning feature stopped working almost immediately though.