newby needs scanner recomendation

[jackehendrix]

Got a Radio Shack "Weather Alert" scanner for fathers day. know i need to upgrade a bit, but don't know if i want to put $400 into hobby yet. would like to listen to jeffco and Vestavia, ect. maybe spend around $200?

 

[ke4yzn]

Send more than $400 and get the Uniden home patrol. For what you want to listen to it is a great scanner.
Very easy to use.

 

[bama9999]

Sometimes the Radio Shack Pro 106 goes on sale for around $299.99 and is a fantastic scanner. Should handle all you're wanting.