More specifically, are base scanners typically more sensitive than their handheld counterparts? For example would a Pro-2096 be more sensitive than a Pro-96? Would the Uniden BCD996T be more sensitive than the BCD396T? This would be using the stock antennas and using both in the same location (my house). Due to the homeowners regulations where I live, I cannot mount any external antennas. Therefore I am forced to use the stock antenna or one I can discretely mount indoors. I am asking because I have a Pro-96 which receives my city's trunked system quite well, but I always wonder if a dedicated base scanner would receive those borderline transmissions more clearly or pick up more distant signals that I am missing now. I am contemplating getting either the Pro-2096 or the BCD996T as a new toy anyway, but I wonder if either would let me hear more than I can now with the 96. All opinions are appreciated, particularly from those that have both types of scanner and can share their observations.
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