Scanning 200 to 400 Mhz ?

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This is probably a stupid question but here goes . Why wont any of my scanners let me listen to 200 to 400 MHz frequencies ? I would like to monitor Military Air activity . What Do i need to do this ? Sorry in advance if its a Really Really stupid question but i had to ask.

 

[SCPD]

Kinda simple, Lot of scanners simply do not cover the MILAIR band 225-400MHZ & it will be in AM tho

 

[jerk]

This is probably a stupid question but here goes . Why wont any of my scanners let me listen to 200 to 400 MHz frequencies ? I would like to monitor Military Air activity . What Do i need to do this ? Sorry in advance if its a Really Really stupid question but i had to ask.

You need to buy one that does cover the air band, I did and I'm really glad I did. Look in the Wiki for models, the Pro433, pro-2055, pro97 are really good and currently on the market.

AL

 

[Saint]

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This is probably a stupid question but here goes . Why wont any of my scanners let me listen to 200 to 400 MHz frequencies ? I would like to monitor Military Air activity . What Do i need to do this ? Sorry in advance if its a Really Really stupid question but i had to ask.

What scanner do you have ???
Does your scanner suport the military band ???
Steve

 

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I Have a BCT8 , BC350a and a BC200XLT.

 

[ka3jjz]

While your current gear doesn't cover 225-400 Mhz, both the BC200 and BCT8 will cover the 138-144 mhz band where a lot of ANG activity occurs, provided you can change the mode from FM to AM (many don't allow you to do this). Assuming you can change the mode, and get a good antenna up in the air, you should have no trouble hearing this activity.

73s Mike

 

[elk2370bruce]

I have used the PRO 97 for the milair frequencies and it works well - especially with a decent outside antenna. Can't speak for Unidens.

 

[kingpin]

uniden's BCT15 and BR330T will do them and have alpha tags. There's a desktop model that will do it as well for about 150 but has no tags. Of course, the higher end Uniden stuff will scan it as well.