Wanting a scanner but needing info Please?

[Guest Rando]

I did do a search but the newest was from 08' that I could find. I was hoping for some info on what is out there, I have read good things about the Uniden models but have other questions. First what is the trunking stuff also do you have to go digital such as the BCD models to really get the most hits or would the CHEAPER BC's work well enough? I do know they block the so called good stuff from a very old one my Dad has but do the newer ones pick up all of both sides of the conversations now?

Thanks for any info.

OH and I am looking for a handheld not one mounted to a vehicle or anything.

Edited November 9, 2010 by Rando

[Guest tnfireman]

Newport and surrounding counties use vhf and uhf, no digital systems are in place as of yet. Bearcat, Uniden, and Radio Shack all make good scanners. If you have the correct frequency programed nothing is being blocked, of course when on scene a lot of agencies go to a channel that does not kick the repeater so the main channel stays open for other traffic. My radio shack scanner (less than $100) works great.

[leroy]

Rando:______________

Ya might want to check these guys out. We've bought a few odds and ends from them.

They have some interesting instructional stuff too. There are lots of scanners out there.

Scanner Master - Police Scanners by Uniden Bearcat, AOR and Radio Shack.

Regards,

leroy

[SithL0rd]

If you want more information than you can possibly process check out RadioReference.com - Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Everything you always wanted to know about scanners but were afraid to ask or didn't know too.

[Guest Rando]

Thanks for the great info, got all the info I needed now just to pick one out.

Thanks again,Rando