dedicated ACARS receiver?

[K3WHO]

I'm looking for a low cost airband receiver to use as a dedicated rig for ACARS. Does anyone know of any kits possibly? I've seen the ramsey ones but I'd have a heck of a time tuning the frequency with one of those. I was thinking that a crystal set would work just fine but I haven't seen crystal kit radios anywhere. Anyway, does anyone have any ideas as to what might do the trick?

 

[ka3jjz]

Doctor <chuckle> even an old base like a BC250 or 300 would do the trick. You don't need anything fancy, as you have suggested in your message. If you buy one of the older programmables, then you can check - though not necessarily scan - the other ACARS freqs with a minimum of fuss and bother.

K-9 to the rescue! Watch out for Daleks. 73s Mike

 

[acarsnut]

I use the old and cheap bc-350 does great for aircraft and acars.And doesnt cost alot.Use one for aircraft and the other just for acars.

 

[chgomonitor]

ACARS Receiver

Keep an eye peeled for a Radio Shack Pro-2045. Great ACARS receiver.