Best Handheld Scanner

[fusion1127]

Hi All,
Am looking to purchase a basic handheld scanner for my work-place, something that will pickup CB radios, wharehouse radios and gfrs, not really into police listening, whats the best handheld radio i can use for that?

Thks,
Fusion

 

[KI5FKE]

Hi All,
Am looking to purchase a basic handheld scanner for my work-place, something that will pickup CB radios, wharehouse radios and gfrs, not really into police listening, whats the best handheld radio i can use for that?

Thks,
Fusion

Look into getting a conventional handheld scanner; they're cheaper than the analog trunking units and even more cheaper than the digital trunking receivers.

 

[captclint]

Am looking to purchase a basic handheld scanner for my work-place, something that will pickup CB radios, wharehouse radios and gfrs, not really into police listening,

There are lots of choices, all of them are good for what you want. Here are a few Unidens
BC95XLT - The RadioReference Wiki
BC92XLT - The RadioReference Wiki
BC125AT
BC72XLT - The RadioReference Wiki
BC75XLT

 

[KI5FKE]

Here's an entry level RadioShack scanner you may be interested in:

RadioShack PRO-404 Police Scanner

As far as which is the best, you can survey as many people as you may like, but there simply isn't a best; it's a personal preference. I have 3 RadioShack scanners and 1 Uniden scanner. As long as it works and does what it's supposed to do, I'm happy.

 

[richsvt]

I just started to get back into scanning and have a similar interest in a hand held unit. I just purchased a BC125AT as it seems to have many good features and didn't cost a fortune. Seems like a good analog unit that offers a 'close call' features that seems worthwhile. Along with alpha tagging, I hope it's a good choice...