I need a New Scanner

[BSjava]

I have a Uniden 780XLT and would like to upgrade this thing... I have been out of the loop for awhile now,,any suggestions?

 

[BaLa]

where do you live what do you want to listen to?>
oh and how much are you willing to spend

can't forget to ask that...

 

[BSjava]

I live in Long Beach CA,,, I guess just police,,, I never really listened to anything else,, any ideas to anything else? Price really doesn't matter

 

[MacombMonitor]

If you don't need digital, I'd keep what you have!

 

[BSjava]

Ive been out of this for awhile,,,is there a lot that is dig now? What else do you listen to if I may ask

 

[BaLa]

looks like there is nothing digital in your area...

or at least in the city of Long Beach..

 

[MacombMonitor]

Check the RR Database here on RR, for your area.

In addition to Public Safety, I monitor Military Air, Local Gov, Utility Companies, FRS/GMRS, 2-Meter Ham, FBI, DEA, Customs/Border Patrol, Coast Guard.

 

[BoxAlarm187]

..duplicate post..

 

[BoxAlarm187]

Ive been out of this for awhile,,,is there a lot that is dig now? What else do you listen to if I may ask

There is A LOT that is digtial. However, being on the other coast, I don't know for sure in your area what is digital, and what is not.

As for what else to listen to: Police, Fire, EMS, Aircraft, Military (including USCG if you're near the water), Private business...

The list could go on.

The 780XLT is a good scanner, one of the best made. I have two. However, as more and more agencies go to digital, you might start looking in that direction. Perhaps a post in the CA forum would tell you what might best suit your needs.

 

[swest90]

Long beach isnt digital, but several cities in the area including Los Angeles are. I would look at the 796D if you are looking at a base/mobile or a 396t for a handheld. Too bad they dont have a base with the 396 features.

Thanks
Shawn

 

[mciupa]

I see you posted this in the RadioShack forum.
Where you thinking of exploring their brand ? If so, here is a link to their scanners. Check it out and see what looks interesting. No doubt someone on here owns a model you may be interested in and you can ask questions from that point.

http://tinyurl.com/cd55v

 

[Voyager]

Too bad they dont have a base with the 396 features.

Thanks
Shawn

That's what I would do - wait for the base version of the BCD396T. It may be a year out (or more... or less), but that will give you a chance to get caught up on things and evaluate your needs (and possibly save up).

Joe M.