miller@prism.DEC (02/26/85)
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I have seen various discussions on aircraft scanners (primarilly..actually
Only the Sony Air-8) I would like to suggest a possible alternative.
I have not seen the Sony or a price on it but being a former student pilot
(solo'ed...ran out of money..etc.) I would like to listen to various airports
while traveling on business (not much else to do while passing a couple of
hours in an airport lounge).
I was looking for a portable scanner which would have the following:
VHF HI/LO - UHF - and Aircraft (I wished to use this unit as a backup to a
Bearcat 210 which is showing its age).
I called Regency checking on the HX2000 but found that it did not have the
VHF-lo. (and it had a suggest retail of approximately $569).
The only alternative I could locate was the Radio Shack PRO-30 ($299.95).
I finially purchased this unit last week and have been extremely pleased with
its performance. I live approximately 60 miles west of Boston near the N.H.
border and when I have the scanner connected to an outside antenna I am able
to receive Logan Tower frequencies (not just the planes but also the Tower).
The reception has been very clear on all frequencies (extremely better than
the Bearcat on non-aircraft).
Features:
16 channel
VHF 30-54/108-136/138-174 MHz
UHF 380-512 MHz
Search feature which doesn't mess up an existing channel (could be considered
a temporary 17th channel)
Programmable lockout of specific channels
Programmable 2-second delay
2 scanning speeds
Priority channel
Detailed LCQ display for all functions
I hope this may show an alternative for anyone looking for a multi-purpose
hand-held unit. I plan to make it a normal traveling companion
{ Normal disclamer..No association with Radio Shack..my own opinions..etc }
Ron Miller
Digital Equipment Corporation
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