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guys, i am looking to buy a radio scanner to listen in to ATC when i am out spotting.
I have found this scanner at $88: http://www.ryda.com.au/ProductDetail...670&Click=1946 is it any good, are there any other suggestions from others that have had more experience with scanners? |
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Mario
Do a search of these forums, and they will uncover many threads on the best/recommended scanners. I'll also refer you to one of my replies a while ago here: http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showp...31&postcount=9 Back then (Not really that long ago), I wasn't as versed into aviation and 'spotting' as I am now, so hope that gives you some context with my recommendation. |
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The TX670 will scan through all 40 UHF channels. This frequency band is not the air band range.
This scanner is more designed for your usage. http://www.ryda.com.au/Uniden-UBC73X...p/ubc73xlt.htm It contains the Air Band Search range of frequencies. |
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I heard Mr Harris relaying the Sydney ATIS on channel 40 the other evening... most interesting....
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Were the truckies going nuts at him?
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In a word...... Yes!!! When they could get a word in!!
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Haha...he claims he's running only 5w of power, and a 12db aerial from Moorebank (used to be Cabramatta before that), but I have my doubts that's all he's using. But even so, 12db will get him above all the truckies quite comfortably, and if he's perched on top of a hill they've got no chance.
I laugh when he tells the truckies to not swear on 'his' channel and that his mother doesn't like it when they swear. The response is quite predictable ![]() ![]() ![]() The other funny (and quite annoying) opertor is "Double-O 1"...he seems to get on when Nick goes for another toasted sandwich or has another Nimbin cheese snack. ![]()
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Yes i'm guessing he has a aerial that is very high or the gear he is using is pushing out alot more than 5w!!! Possible remote location for his transmitter!! He knows what buttons to push!!
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"So what do you truckies think about drug use while driving?"
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