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Boafeng Radio Scanner

  • 22-11-2016 05:40PM
    #1
    BilboBagso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi, I recently bought a boafeng uv-5re scanner for 30 quid off amazon and was wondering can i listen into dublin atc when i'm near the airport with this scanner?
    Thanks.


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  • #2
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,605 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    What you have there is not a scanner, but a transceiver (transmitter/receiver). Scanners are receive only.

    No good for ATC, it does not cover their frequencies.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056903537&page=2


  • #3
    BilboBagso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭BilboBagso


    hi, thanks for your response. i have that in the box ready to be returned. could you please recommend the cheapest radio scanner that can listen into dublin atc whilst being beside the field.

    I have the liveATC app but am looking for a scanner now.

    Thanks


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