Should I upgrade to a 246T?

[shimmer11]

I currently own a BC235XLT, and I would like to upgrade to a 246T. I have read that the 246T does not scan military air traffic? Will the 246 scan regular aircraft bands? (i.e. 119.000).

Thanks,

Andy

 

[Dubbin]

Yes it will scan "regular aircraft bands". You will be like a little kids at Christmas going from the 235 to the 246!!!

 

[oregontreehugger]

I would upgrade in a heartbeat! (Unless you've got a lot of digital in your area, then maybe wait for the new 396T handheld.)

Compared to what else is out there in the ~$200 price range, the 246T can't be beat. Plus, it runs on good ol' AA batteries.

 

[scanfan03]

Compared to what else is out there in the ~$200 price range, the 246T can't be beat. Plus, it runs on good ol' AA batteries.

2 in that matter!!!!! :lol:

 

[shimmer11]

Thanks for all of your replies! I just have to wait a little while, the local ham shop by me has a waiting list of 4 people ahead of me. I just do not want to order online.

thanks again! :lol:

 

[Voyager]

Thanks for all of your replies! I just have to wait a little while, the local ham shop by me has a waiting list of 4 people ahead of me. I just do not want to order online.

thanks again! :lol:

The BC246T is an excellent choice if you don't need digital. My only complaint is that it doesn't have 'knock you out of your seat' audio, but that's a compromise of the small size.

Joe M.

 

[ILbandit]

You will be like a little kids at Christmas going from the 235 to the 246!!!

That's exactly how I felt going from my BCT8 to the 246T.
It's a great little scanner!!

 

[JnglMassiv]

Its kind of sad but my trusty BC245xlt has sat unused since my 246T arrived. Both are great, the '6T is just way better.

 

[safetyobc]

Yep, I sold my 250D (without card) after having my 246 for a couple of weeks and the 250D was laying all alone in the drawer.

 

[imcleish]

Must say I upgraded from a 245xlt bought when new in 1999, does the same stuff in a neater package, and has lots of nice bells and whistles. Have also heard I could sell my 245xlt for half the price of a 246t... hmm, halfway to a second 246t?? or save for the 396d???

ian

dubbin is right about the kid at christmas, the mrs. feels i'm too absorbed in a new toy right now.

something about this hobby, makes your friends smile or frown.

 

[ILbandit]

something about this hobby, makes your friends smile or frown.

I hear ya! My wife thinks I'm an idiot, my friends ask alot of questions about it, Just got one of them talked into buying a Pro 2051, and another wanting a 246T.