What's the best scanner for around $150 or less?

[squale]

I need to pick up mainly local fire/police and airband. I don't believe I really need trunking or digital.. actually what is the difference with trunking and digital? I thought they were the same thing..

anyhow, what scanners have the best sensitivity for aircraft, etc?

Thanks

 

[OmensEdge]

My choice would be the Pro-95. I'm not sure if the price is still around that range, though.

 

[some1dial911]

You may want to go with the pro97.Its their newest model and supports LTR.Not that you need it.
Its a bit more than you want to pay but may end up being worth it in the long haul.
There was a post reguarding several scanners Ill Try to dig up for you.
Its just one persons views on several models of different scanners and the luck he had with them.
Read what kinekep wrote .....
http://www.radioreference.com/modul...mp;postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=270
This was for milair only.There are other comparison charts if your interested.
http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/desk-scanners.pdf
for desktops
http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/hand-scanners.pdf
for handheld.