2 PSR800 questions

[jackj]

Halfpint is correct on the size. But remember that the audio output of the 800 is meant to drive a headset/earplugs, it does NOT have enough output to drive a speaker. If you want to use a remote speaker then you will need an amplified speaker of some sort.

 

[Gar45]

Thanks a bunch. I am considering several possibilities now

 

[savage308]

for walking around town i was thinking of the speaker mic / as well but for being in the back yard, i baught a portable radio with aux input jack to plug in the scanner more than enough volume control and runs on batteries to,

 

[kb8rvp]

At this point, anything is probably better than having the radio in my back pocket. I have the volume cranked to 30 and it is still hard to hear when there is traffic outside around me. Thanks, I will see what the shack has if anything.

I clip the scanner on my belt and use standard stero headphones (like for the old walkman) and it is full volume and shoulds great. I clip the scanner on by belt in the back and run the wire up my back so it is out of the way when I go for a walk. I also bought a rechargable bluetooth transmitter that plug into the headphone jack and a set of BT stero headphones and I can go without wires. With the BT I can even set the scanner on the table and walk around the entire house and listen without even having the have the scanner on me.

Some links:
Vintage Sony MDR W14L Neckband Stereo Walkman Headphones Yellow Gray 027242486447 | eBay
BS-H10 Bluetooth Stereo Headset - X'mas Gifts
Bluetooth Audio Transmitter and Splitter | 320-358


Thanks,
Mike

 

[Gar45]

Wow.. sounds like you are very much up to date with the latest and greatest. Thanks for the info!!