G4/5/Scanner?

[sjsmith]

Hi, I am looking for opinions on getting a digital scanner or a G5 to listen to the p25 law channels in my area.

From youtube it looks like the G4/5 does a better job of catching everything compared to a trx1 or 436.

I have my analog scanner and ham radios for listening to pretty much everything else.

I am leaning towards Unification but unsure after seeing comments like Beofeng and missing transmissions. I could save the extra money and get a scanner if I am still going to be missing things.

This is the group I want to listen to along with VHF fire:
https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=6768

 

[radio3353]

The data for the system you linked to says it is simulcast. Therefore the Unication is your only choice for guaranteed reception vs the Uniden and Whistler which act like broken toys with simulcast systems.

 

[davidzimmerman]

i have the TRX-2 and also got the G5 VHF same time glad to own the G5 BEST little thing to happen in years
the G5 works 100% better than the TRX-2 here in Ohio we have a state wide 700\800 system the TRX-2 don;t seem to monitor the system OR i'm in a dead spot the G5 works 100% on the Ohio Marc's System hands down

 

[rvacs]

I will add my 2 cents.

My Unication G4 - gets the Austin, TX Simulcast system everytime. Both my Uniden 536 HP and HP-2 miss quite a bit and drop out. My G4 (G5 should be the same) works stellar !!

You got Simulcast P25 system - get a Unication G4 or G5.

 

[AzTac]

Unication Nation

I'm a proud new member of the Unication Nation! I can tell you that the G4 has no peers when it comes to monitoring simulcast systems. It is revolutionary. I struggled with a Uniden Home Patrol unit and it serves as little more than an expensive paperweight. The G4 blows it out of the water. Spend a little more money on a Unication receiver. It will be the best radio purchase you've ever made.