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Hello there,
when I started scanning, I started with a BC72XLT, Its not digital, but I get police, EMS, fire, planes, and more.
It has close call so you can find strong signals near you. And they're not so expensive. The bc72xlt is only 512 mhz.
Another one I have is the BC760XLT, also not digital and older, but I find this one quite fun.
I know when people around me uses there home phone, interesting sometimes!!
If your town is like mine, a analog scanner is fun to listen to, mine never stops!!
But if you really want to get into it, I suggest you get yourself a digital scanner.