Lima area wanting to get back into the hobby

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Been out of the hobby around 9 years because of life. I find myself living in Lima, OH now and would like to get back into it. What do I need to listen to MARCS-IP in this area? I was excited for a moment because I noticed that an old PSR500 would work, and they're cheap used. But then I see lots of talk about simulcast issues that the PSR500 wouldn't be able to handle. Is this an issue in Lima?

Thanks for any help!

 

[Nasby]

The PSR500 will do an excellent job in Allen County. The sites there are stand alone sites (not simulcast).

 

[sheldonk]

I don't think simulcast is an issue in this part of Ohio. I live about 35 miles south of Lima and i use a 396xt and a 536hp with no issues. (my antenna is at the top of a 40' tower.) I listen to Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, Shelby, Hardin and Darke counties and a few Indiana counties with excellent signals from all. . A PSR 500 would work fine. The only issue I have is Sidney. I cant recieve any MARCS signal from there. Hope this helps.