TreySpooner65
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I'm looking for a radio or scanner to replace my Radioshack PRO-something scanner. It's a great scanner, but it's big and I'd like to be able to monitor seperate banks simultaneously. I monitor several public safety frequencies.
This has led me to find several radios that have dual radios. I'll need U/U, V/V, and U/V functionality, but that doesn't seem like it'd be an issue.
I've been looking at the following radios, and am looking for some input.
BTech UV-50x3
Icom IC-2730a
Icom ID-5100
Alinco DR-735T
Yaeso FTM-400
My needs are pretty much limited to scanning, but I could see myself getting interested in HAM operation down the road. The reason for the change from my current scanner is because it doesn't fit anywhere in my new truck, and I'd like to have multiple radios for better control and monitoring of large incidents (wildfires, etc). Remote mount option is also a necessity for me. Dual external speaker output would be great, or at least the ability to hear both with independent volume control. A clear, preferably uncluttered, readout and alphanumerics are needed too.
Are there better options out there or do I just need to pick one? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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This has led me to find several radios that have dual radios. I'll need U/U, V/V, and U/V functionality, but that doesn't seem like it'd be an issue.
I've been looking at the following radios, and am looking for some input.
BTech UV-50x3
Icom IC-2730a
Icom ID-5100
Alinco DR-735T
Yaeso FTM-400
My needs are pretty much limited to scanning, but I could see myself getting interested in HAM operation down the road. The reason for the change from my current scanner is because it doesn't fit anywhere in my new truck, and I'd like to have multiple radios for better control and monitoring of large incidents (wildfires, etc). Remote mount option is also a necessity for me. Dual external speaker output would be great, or at least the ability to hear both with independent volume control. A clear, preferably uncluttered, readout and alphanumerics are needed too.
Are there better options out there or do I just need to pick one? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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