Hey all.
First time reader, first time poster.
I'm in north perth, and looking for a handheld scanner that does police, ambos, fire, events (red bull air race etc). What would you guys recommend? I'm looking at about a $300 budget.
Would something like this do the trick?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/UNIDEN-UBC73XLT- ... dZViewItem
Thanks
Looking for my first scanner...
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Re: Looking for my first scanner...
Hi Mstknvt.mstknvt wrote:Hey all.
First time reader, first time poster.
The most critical thing about receiving good signals isn't the scanner itself, it's the antenna you use. The antenna that comes with most scanners is terrible and will give disappointing results. For base station use, an outdoor antenna is essential.
I've had good success with MobileOne antennas. Their SCBASE and SCABASE antennas are good for a home base:
http://www.mobileone.com.au/antennas/scanner.htm
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after reading up all the threads regarding wapol switch to digital tx, would i be right in saying i should start saving for a digital scanner such as http://www.tandy.com.au/cgi-bin/tandy.s ... View/D1849
how about this encryption people are talking about ?
how about this encryption people are talking about ?
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mstknvt wrote:after reading up all the threads regarding wapol switch to digital tx, would i be right in saying i should start saving for a digital scanner such as
A digital scanner won't work on the new police system. Not at all.
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