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Old 12-25-2012, 5:45 AM
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I am looking at getting started on the cheap, and I dont want to spend money on useless items
any advice I live in a rural area of Ireland
Thanks in advance for your advice and happy Christmas
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More information would be helpful such as specific location in Ireland?
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/North of Letterkenny Co Donegal , Is where i reside
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You'll have better luck posting in the correct forum. UK Radio Discussion Forum - The RadioReference.com Forums
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Ireland (Countrywide) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

If the database is correct and up to date, it looks like you need a European model scanner that can receive at 160 Mhz and 84 Mhz.
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Ireland (Countrywide) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

If the database is correct and up to date, it looks like you need a European model scanner that can receive at 160 Mhz and 84 Mhz.
Thanks for advice, I had already purchased a Radio Shack in the USA and found that itdid not operate here, I passed it back to a friend in the USA
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Old 01-07-2013, 4:52 AM
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I am based near Letterkenny Donegal, that is my location.
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Old 01-08-2013, 10:30 AM
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Are you going to get another scanner?
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Yes that is what I have in mind,
any ideas??
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I dont know what is available that would fit your needs. Maybe someone from Europe can provide some info.
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Old 01-12-2013, 12:16 PM
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Zerg 901

As I said I am only lookig for a cheap start, so pricey stuff is out
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