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Newbie with a scanner question
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:22 pm
by Jumponaplane
With the new spotting location now open out at the airport I plan on spending a bit of time there taking video and photos. I'd also like to take a scanner with me. What do you recommend I buy? I'm willing to spend around $350 maximum.
Thanks in advance
Jumponaplane.
Re: Newbie with a scanner question
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:35 am
by gkoutlis
Jumponaplane wrote:With the new spotting location now open out at the airport I plan on spending a bit of time there taking video and photos. I'd also like to take a scanner with me. What do you recommend I buy? I'm willing to spend around $350 maximum.
Thanks in advance
Jumponaplane.
Hey mate,
Welcome to the forum - I have a Uniden 92XLT - small and sturdy and does the job. You can get it from Dicksmith or any other electronics shops
and definitley not that expensive
G
Re: Newbie with a scanner question
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:12 am
by Zebedee
Pretty much any scanner will likely do the trick, but considering where you're going and what you're doing, make sure that it specifically mentions "air band" receive capabilities
Re: Newbie with a scanner question
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:38 am
by Helitak_670
Re: Newbie with a scanner question
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:52 am
by yorky
Also a local company here usually has cheaper prices:
http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index.php ... kup356rih3
Re: Newbie with a scanner question
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:05 pm
by Jumponaplane
Thanks for the info everyone. I think I'll grab the $129 Uniden from Dick Smith. Seems like a nice and cheap way to start scanning. I can always upgrade later if I want.
Many thanks
Jumponaplane.