Which Radio for Airbands???

[K1JWJ]

Bit of background: relatively new Ham (General) with Yaesu FT-450D. Just also got into SWL and utilize a Tecsun PL-880 for SW, FM, AM.

Want to begin listening to the air bands.

Do not know if best to go with another portable to get the airbands (i.e.-Tecsun PL-660 or C Crane Skywave or ?) or if I would be better off with a handheld scanner (know nothing much about which).

Will use primarily inside the shack.

Suggestions and help from the pros out there please.

Many thanks!

Jeff

 

[teufler]

well some mobiles copy the air band, 108-135 am, kenwood d700 and d710. My alinco dr135 does. Mant hts do, though I thinh the receive is better on an airband dedicated receiver. I scanner in the shack, with an outside antenna should be adequate. Probably cheaper too.

 

[robertmac]

You have already asked about the TM-V71 in another post. That should be more than adequate to monitor the air band.