mjw1948
Member
Hello,
I am just getting back into scanning after a few years and just dug out my old BC800 XLT purchsed 21 years ago, still works but it is a little shaky. My reception is generally very good. .I do use a PRE-4 Preamplifirer and ANT-6 Hidden Antenna but I really don't think it is much more effective than the whip antenna on the unit. I think the higher elevation of my location, Sharon, Ma may help reception.
I would like to purchase a new handheld scanner in the $200 range, give or take a few dollars. I live in Norfolk County, Ma and monitor police, fire,EMS and Air traffic both in my local Norfolk County towns as well as Suffolk County which is Boston. I am also very interested in the amateur bands as well.
I have narrowed my search down to three models, the BC 346XT and the GRE PSR 310 and 700 models. I kind of like the simplicity of the PSR 700 but worry about no keys. The BC 346 and GRE 310 look a little intimidating to program, especially compared to my simple BC 800.
I would appreciate any opinions on these models or any others I may have overlooked.
Thanks
MJW
I am just getting back into scanning after a few years and just dug out my old BC800 XLT purchsed 21 years ago, still works but it is a little shaky. My reception is generally very good. .I do use a PRE-4 Preamplifirer and ANT-6 Hidden Antenna but I really don't think it is much more effective than the whip antenna on the unit. I think the higher elevation of my location, Sharon, Ma may help reception.
I would like to purchase a new handheld scanner in the $200 range, give or take a few dollars. I live in Norfolk County, Ma and monitor police, fire,EMS and Air traffic both in my local Norfolk County towns as well as Suffolk County which is Boston. I am also very interested in the amateur bands as well.
I have narrowed my search down to three models, the BC 346XT and the GRE PSR 310 and 700 models. I kind of like the simplicity of the PSR 700 but worry about no keys. The BC 346 and GRE 310 look a little intimidating to program, especially compared to my simple BC 800.
I would appreciate any opinions on these models or any others I may have overlooked.
Thanks
MJW