Welcome what area are you in? do you know what you want to scan? I presume you already have a power adapter and /or batteries. I will try and help you out I have a 95 and have had it 4years they are a good scanner..................hoser147
i live in arcadia ca, and i mostly listen to arcadia/ monrovia area police and fire depts
i also use my scanner as a speaker as it repeats the info from the frs gmrs radio freqs