Radio Scanners

[Mario Facchini]

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?

[Maikha Ly]

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.

[Ken B]

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.

[Nigel C]

Originally Posted by Ken B

The TX670 will scan through all 40 UHF channels. This frequency band is not the air band range.

Perhaps not, but on Channel 40 it will give you hours of daily amusement as Nick Harris winds the truckies of Sydney up with his constant chatter about trucks and drugs, Nimbin cheese, hair care, life on the dole etc etc. It's fair to say the truckies would like to shove his microphone into all sorts of orrifces. Nick can be heard during the morning and evening peak hours.

[patrick woodward]

I heard Mr Harris relaying the Sydney ATIS on channel 40 the other evening... most interesting....

[Nigel C]

Were the truckies going nuts at him?