Best bang for the buck?

[K9KLC]

The problem is people have simulcast issues and don't even realize they have them at times. Also, while my 436 worked ok in the town I live in and is for the fellow that bought it, as I traveled around in the county, it did have problems elsewhere in the county listening to the simulcast system. Personally at times you need more than one device to monitor all the things you might want to monitor.

I would rather have an all-in-one scanner.

While this is a wonderful fantasy, it seems to me and many others that might not be actually possible. I know there's an SDS 150 on the horizon that looks at least somewhat better on VHF analog, but you mention "cheap" also so that's definitely going to be out. I want a truck that will tow a work trailer but gets closer to 30 MPG like one of my guy's little car does too but it's not going to happen.

 

[NS9710]

Yeah, I have a friend who has a 325P2, and he doesn’t have any complaints on rail, but I do admit the BCD436 was a favorite of mine, I think I will just save up for one

I get it, but I recommend keeping the 160DN and saving up for a used 325P2. Using two radios means less chance of missing calls. Maybe one day all you feel like listening to is Rail, so grab the 160DN and go railfanning.

Since you sold your 436HP and SDS, it seems that listening to the county trunked system is secondary to your monitoring interests, and can wait until you save up the funds for a used 325P2.

Just my 2 cents, and it's free.

 

[Chris0516]

I get it, but I recommend keeping the 160DN and saving up for a used 325P2. Using two radios means less chance of missing calls. Maybe one day all you feel like listening to is Rail, so grab the 160DN and go railfanning.

Since you sold your 436HP and SDS, it seems that listening to the county trunked system is secondary to your monitoring interests, and can wait until you save up the funds for a used 325P2.

Just my 2 cents, and it's free.

I had a 325p2. I sold it to get my 436HP, then also my SDS100.

 

[kc2asb]

Yeah, I have a friend who has a 325P2, and he doesn’t have any complaints on rail, but I do admit the BCD436 was a favorite of mine, I think I will just save up for one

Sounds good! I love my 536HP also. Uniden is taking pre-orders on the new SDS150, so watch the classifieds here for 436's and others being sold to raise funds.