Scanner for father in law

[NukeDuck]

I've been tasked for picking out a scanner for my father in law. He wants to be able to listen to police/ems/fire/coast guard communications in the Plymouth Massachusetts area. I had an analog scanner growing up because my extended family and I were all volunteer firefighters but I know things have been going digital since then.

Would the bearcat BC125AT be able to do what he wants or should I be looking for something else?

 

[a417]

The BC125AT will only do analog, but according to the database page for that area, he should be able to hear a good amount.

 

[ecps92]

The BC125AT will only do analog, but according to the database page for that area, he should be able to hear a good amount.

many of the LE agencies in Plymouth County are moving to P25, the OP would be best to look for a basic P25 scanner

 

[garys]

A Uniden BCD325P2 would be a good not overly expensive scanner if he wants a portable. For a base scanner the BCD996P2 would be essentially the same.

A good number of police agencies in Plymouth County have moved to digital and more will be as they get money to replace aging radio systems.

 

[Nasby]

Whistler WS1040. Affordable and great audio.
Ideal unit for non simulcast digital.

 

[doctordialtone]

things have been going digital since then.

I agree with @garys . The 996P2 or 325P2 would be ideal - one or the other or both!

I use the 325P2 on an AC adapter full-time and it works great.

 

[garys]

I use my 325p2 for listening when I'm not at my desk. I power it off of a USB adapter and use a Remtronix 842B. I like the scanner because it's portable and has good sensitivity. Audio is acceptable as well.

I agree with @garys . The 996P2 or 325P2 would be ideal - one or the other or both!

I use the 325P2 on an AC adapter full-time and it works great.

 

[RoninJoliet]

If you go into the menu and increase the "volume offset" it helps the audio a lot,.....

 

[Akuriko]

for your father in law i would recommend the 436hp