Has anyone taken with them a GRE or Uniden scanner to China? I know it's not quite legal as I've seen a scrolling sign at the Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN/ZGGG) listing prohibited items. Two that caught my eye were "two-way radios" and "radio receivers".
I've been to Guangzhou and Hong Kong with my Yaesu VR-120D without issue on any of my previous visits, most recently last year. While I haven't been able to hear a whole lot while in Guangzhou, I have managed to pick up the security used at the gated community where we stay (Guangzhou Country Garden). I have also been able to find frequencies for some restaurant staff. I think I've also found truckers talking on some UHF frequencies I didn't bother saving.
Anyone have any general band plans for China? I know I won't be able to hear police or fire as they are most likely on Tetra. I am interested in hearing the subway/metro staff. They all use handhelds that sound analog, as I can hear static and doesn't seem to be on a repeater due to the scratchiness. I've tried searching 136 MHz to 174 MHz and 400 MHz to 600 MHz on my Yaesu but I think the scan speed is too slow.
This time, I'm tempted to bring my GRE PSR-500 but I don't want it confiscated or who knows they'll do to me for having a prohibited item. I do have a general class ham radio license from the FCC but I doubt that helps at all.
I've been to Guangzhou and Hong Kong with my Yaesu VR-120D without issue on any of my previous visits, most recently last year. While I haven't been able to hear a whole lot while in Guangzhou, I have managed to pick up the security used at the gated community where we stay (Guangzhou Country Garden). I have also been able to find frequencies for some restaurant staff. I think I've also found truckers talking on some UHF frequencies I didn't bother saving.
Anyone have any general band plans for China? I know I won't be able to hear police or fire as they are most likely on Tetra. I am interested in hearing the subway/metro staff. They all use handhelds that sound analog, as I can hear static and doesn't seem to be on a repeater due to the scratchiness. I've tried searching 136 MHz to 174 MHz and 400 MHz to 600 MHz on my Yaesu but I think the scan speed is too slow.
This time, I'm tempted to bring my GRE PSR-500 but I don't want it confiscated or who knows they'll do to me for having a prohibited item. I do have a general class ham radio license from the FCC but I doubt that helps at all.