Quote Originally Posted by awj223 View Post
I know that CHP uses Stalker, which is exclusively band 5 (34.7). I've seen a few reports of 35.5 in CA, but has anyone ever had a legit 33.8 encounter in CA? If not, then I might just switch off band 2 for better response and fewer falses.

So is the advice to run 5 only, 5 and 8, or 2 and 5 and 8?
I have a video in RDF where there was a black unmarked crown Vic in Half Moon Bay running 33.8 but that is the only 33.8 I've ever picked up in CA. I still have no confirmation if it were a cop or not, so I would say running 5 is sufficient in the Bay and 5/8 is sufficient on the freeways. I would probably not risk it if venturing local in unfamiliar territory.