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Airband Scanner

  • 26-03-2015 12:20PM
    #1
    deaddonkey15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,578 ✭✭✭


    Can anyone recommend a good reasonably priced portable airband scanner? I've read mixed reviews on the ones available in Maplin. I'd rather purchase a good quality one online if possible.


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,870 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Everything depends on budget, Maycom 108 I think it is, have it years does the job. Tad small but perfect for in your pocket with an earphone in.


  • #3
    N64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭N64


    I actually had the same question a while back.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=94170243

    I got this airband scanner coupled with a antenna I bought in a local store. Works out very nicely :)


  • #4
    deaddonkey15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,578 ✭✭✭deaddonkey15


    N64 wrote: »
    I actually had the same question a while back.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=94170243

    I got this airband scanner coupled with a antenna I bought in a local store. Works out very nicely :)

    How big is the antenna roughly? Is it a chore to bring it around with the scanner?


  • #5
    N64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭N64


    deaddonkey15 wrote: »
    How big is the antenna roughly? Is it a chore to bring it around with the scanner?

    It's a big enough antenna yeah, you'd have to place it down somewhere like on a table although it can fit in backpack easily. I didn't buy the one that the OP linked me to, though.

    If you are near the frequency broadcast location, it should be sufficient


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