Racing Electronics RE3000 - first take

[batdude]

I have been using my Uniden SDS100 at NASCAR events for a few years now. This year, I did not have time to properly set up and load the current NASCAR driver frequencies for the Daytona race last night.

I purchased a Racing Electronics RE3000 at the track - $252 with tax.

SCANNER - RE3000 440CH OVER-THE-AIR PROGRAMMABLE

RE 3000 racing scanner programs automatically. Never miss a lap of the action. Hear in-car audio from your favorite drivers, teams and spotters.

racingelectronics.com

I have to say - I am IMPRESSED by this little radio. it scans extremely fast, does not get chewed up with intermod - and the volume, at least with a proper headset - is LOUD. Uses 3 AAA batteries, and is truly 'pocket sized'. the simplicity of having a 'car' button and being able to put the car # into the keypad and hit 'enter' makes using the radio very simple.

I did not have to use the OTA programming since the unit was already loaded at purchase, but I am looking forward to toting this little radio around for future races....
next year the SDS100 stays at home. I never really liked the SDS100 at the track - it's too big, and the audio quality at high volume was not pleasing to my ears. Nevermind toting around a $600 scanner with the possibility of loss/theft/damage.

just my thoughts

 

[RaleighGuy]

I have been using my Uniden SDS100 at NASCAR events for a few years now. This year, I did not have time to properly set up and load the current NASCAR driver frequencies for the Daytona race last night.

I purchased a Racing Electronics RE3000 at the track - $252 with tax.

Nice review, thanks

 

[kg4ehv]

The OTA looks like a cool feature.

 

[MTS2000des]

Great review. I'd be interested to know who actually OEM'ed it.