So, I've been looking for a 2M HT / VHF P25 scanner for a while. I came across one of these in the classifieds a while back & made a trade for it. This radio does not have either PI or PII trunking option, just conventional P25 & analog. I want to monitor a Motorola statewide utility VHF P25 system (NYSEG). 38 sites statewide & not very busy, unless there is a weather event. Loaded all the voice channels & ACC. I have an R30 set up the same way. This small HT works great & has a 3200 mAh Li-ion battery that lasts forever. On my outdoor antenna, a DPD Omni-X, it hears more sites than ANY of my Unidens, including my SDS100.
Another good thing about this is that it doesn't violate the antiquated section 397 of the NYS VTL (Vehicle & traffic law). Has good audio, 5W out, easily fits a T-shirt pocket, cheap SW & uses a standard USB cable for programming. Here it is side by side with my ICOM R30.
Another good thing about this is that it doesn't violate the antiquated section 397 of the NYS VTL (Vehicle & traffic law). Has good audio, 5W out, easily fits a T-shirt pocket, cheap SW & uses a standard USB cable for programming. Here it is side by side with my ICOM R30.
