Advice - Which Scanner?

1nosyt · Post by **1nosyt** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:05 pm

Hello All,

I am new to your forum and seeking some of your wisdom.
I would like to buy a scanner to listen to whatever is available.
Price is not really an issue (within reason) so I am thinking about buying a digital one as long as it's hand held. I have been looking on the net at the Uniden BCD396T as it seems to have a lot of features.

If anyone could advise me on the better of the hand held digital scanners, it would be greately appreciated.

Many Thanks
nosyt

Post by **Zebedee** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:18 pm

I guess the first question you should ask yourself is what kinds of things are you interested in listening to. Once you know that, it might help a little with your selection based on what frequencies different models cover and if they are analogue or digital transmissions...

I notice you said "whatever is available" which suggests you don't have any fixed preferences. In which case, getting something that covers a very wide band would be ideal - and as far as I know a fair number of scanners on the market today will fit that requirement nicely.

Other than that, it's been a long while since I bought a new scanner so I've got no idea about what's good value at the moment, sorry...

JG-103 · Post by **JG-103** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:56 pm

Great value for money is a UBC 57xlt, but good luck finding a new one. I think the UBC 72xlt and 92xlt are good values for money, not too complicated either.

doogues71 · Post by **doogues71** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:50 am

Welcome 1nosyt,
I own a UBCD396T and I can say it's worth the money.A great little unit.

stevesperformance · Post by **stevesperformance** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:49 pm

I own a UBCD996T and love it

thegreat_patrick · Post by **thegreat_patrick** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:36 pm

Hi!

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Donga · Post by **Donga** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:28 am

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Lino · Post by **Lino** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:04 am

Hello,I know its not easy when it comes to buying a Scanner and first you need to know what do you like to listen to and I do own the UNIDEN-396 and the 996 and they are good Scanners but you can also get yourself a wide band receiver AOR-8200MK3,ICOM-R20 and they are excellent receivers but they are slow to scan channels but have a wide frequency coverage and there is a lot of accessories to add with this Radios.

Good Luck Lino