mochajet
Member
Hi all, I am a newb to the forums as of today. (I still have that new member smell!) LOL. I found R.R. within the last year or so while searching for frequencies. What a great info-chocked website. Enough with the pleasantries.
On to the issue at hand. I had the pleasure of owning my first scanner within the past year or so. The problem is...it was working and then...boom, no sound. I have been without my heavenly device for a few months now. It just sits in my room sobbing and looking at me with lust...well, not lust, but it misses our outings and/or innings. Without dredging on, with details about this, I'd like to say that I think I am interested enough in the scanning activity/hobby (whatever the proper terminology is) to dust off the fact that it is broken and move on. The next step is where to go from here. I am looking for any suggestions, ideas, or comments that will assist me in a purchase of another scanner. Some basics for reference:
-I currently own a (volume disabled) Radio Shack Pro-82, which I got from a co-worker, who got it from someone, who got it from someone,...etc. I am not looking to get the exact same thing. Just an idea of what I had been using up to this point.
-I want/like to listen to commercial/private aircraft; ATC/A&D/Tower; etc. I guess this would be mostly the air band. On occasion Fire/EMT/Rescue/Police.
-I currently like to monitor KSBN in St. Joseph County (north central Indiana). But I occasionally travel to the KORD/KMDW/KGYY area as well as the KIND and KCVG. These are all Chicago and other midwestern airports for you lay aircraft people. I mean no disrespect, just a clarification. (I am big on details if you haven't noticed already).
-I am looking for a handheld model only, as I like to take it with me.
Able to spend $0 - $200 generally speaking (maybe more).
-Programming software not necessary as I got good enough to be able to program the one I have. Although it would be nice to have some basic software to add areas and such if I am moving around.
-A better antenna than a rubber ducky? I would like one that is practical for use in the car and at the house (i.e. no 10 foot antennae) LOL. When I am monitoring the Apt from the house I am ~3 miles "as the crow flies". I am thinking about a mobile/car antenna too or instead. Are those antennae intended for handheld too or just mobile units? (I don't know).
-Should I look into digital scanners, or even the DMA technology scanners? Is this a waste of time for mostly air traffic?
-I was "scanning" (until my unit broke) several hours on the weekend, and sometimes several times during the week. Just to inform you of my monitoring habits.
If you need any more info, don't hesitate to ask me. Thanks, in advance, for your suggestions. I hope to help (if possible) and be helped in this community as it is pretty sweet being able to "hear" what is actually going on (with a radio) instead of wondering!
On to the issue at hand. I had the pleasure of owning my first scanner within the past year or so. The problem is...it was working and then...boom, no sound. I have been without my heavenly device for a few months now. It just sits in my room sobbing and looking at me with lust...well, not lust, but it misses our outings and/or innings. Without dredging on, with details about this, I'd like to say that I think I am interested enough in the scanning activity/hobby (whatever the proper terminology is) to dust off the fact that it is broken and move on. The next step is where to go from here. I am looking for any suggestions, ideas, or comments that will assist me in a purchase of another scanner. Some basics for reference:
-I currently own a (volume disabled) Radio Shack Pro-82, which I got from a co-worker, who got it from someone, who got it from someone,...etc. I am not looking to get the exact same thing. Just an idea of what I had been using up to this point.
-I want/like to listen to commercial/private aircraft; ATC/A&D/Tower; etc. I guess this would be mostly the air band. On occasion Fire/EMT/Rescue/Police.
-I currently like to monitor KSBN in St. Joseph County (north central Indiana). But I occasionally travel to the KORD/KMDW/KGYY area as well as the KIND and KCVG. These are all Chicago and other midwestern airports for you lay aircraft people. I mean no disrespect, just a clarification. (I am big on details if you haven't noticed already).
-I am looking for a handheld model only, as I like to take it with me.
Able to spend $0 - $200 generally speaking (maybe more).
-Programming software not necessary as I got good enough to be able to program the one I have. Although it would be nice to have some basic software to add areas and such if I am moving around.
-A better antenna than a rubber ducky? I would like one that is practical for use in the car and at the house (i.e. no 10 foot antennae) LOL. When I am monitoring the Apt from the house I am ~3 miles "as the crow flies". I am thinking about a mobile/car antenna too or instead. Are those antennae intended for handheld too or just mobile units? (I don't know).
-Should I look into digital scanners, or even the DMA technology scanners? Is this a waste of time for mostly air traffic?
-I was "scanning" (until my unit broke) several hours on the weekend, and sometimes several times during the week. Just to inform you of my monitoring habits.
If you need any more info, don't hesitate to ask me. Thanks, in advance, for your suggestions. I hope to help (if possible) and be helped in this community as it is pretty sweet being able to "hear" what is actually going on (with a radio) instead of wondering!