military uhf

[plg1011]

what older model handhelds pick up the military uhf air. i would like one just to take to the air shows. i know what new models have this capability but do not need to spend that kind of money at this time - thanks

 

[ka3jjz]

Here's a real good place to start; study this carefully, as there's lots of info on this page, including freq and mode information for each model:

http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/model.html

73s Mike

 

[mciupa]

I guess these two older Radio Shack models may be satisfactory

Pro-26
Pro-60

You should be able to find them at a reasonable price.

 

[CORN]

Don't forget the Radio Shack Pro-43. I had one for a long time and it did well. Excellent for flight team monitoring. And everything in between.

 

[plg1011]

thanks to all of you for your suggestions - i just decided today to go ahead and order the bc 250d - heck it is only money - and actually got a brand new one for $279.00 including shipping so i am happy and can't wait to get it.

 

[CORN]

Good choice. Just curious, did the card come with it for that price or is it by itself? I used to own a 250d and took it to Dayton, OH last year to the airshow and it performed flawlessly.

 

[plg1011]

no - the card is not included at that price - but all the usual stuff came with it plus they threw in a set of headphones - i don't know the quality of the headphones - but it sounded like a decent pair - we will see.

 

[hughwsharp]

Make sure that you have something capable of scanning in the 380-400 MHz.

There's a bit of a shift going on...

 

[CORN]

The BC250d UHF range is 220MHz to 400 MHz so he's in good shape.

 

[hughwsharp]

Excellent.

:wink:

 

[INDY72]

In regards to this "shift"- Any new info on the new freeq changes and usages would be good to know. I own a PRO-2052 so I can do the military UHF. TY in advance.