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.
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Re: Newbie with a scanner question
Hey mate,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.
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
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Re: Newbie with a scanner question
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 ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: Newbie with a scanner question
Basically all you want is Ground 121.7, Tower 120.5, clearance delivery 118.55, atis 123.8
$129 http://dicksmith.com.au/product/D1986/u ... hf-scanner
$269 http://dicksmith.com.au/product/D2765/u ... ld-scanner
$129 http://dicksmith.com.au/product/D1986/u ... hf-scanner
$269 http://dicksmith.com.au/product/D2765/u ... ld-scanner
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Also a local company here usually has cheaper prices: http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index.php ... kup356rih3
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Re: Newbie with a scanner question
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.
Many thanks
Jumponaplane.