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Cuda61 said:Thanks guys for the great info and help. If I can not locate a good 780XLT what do you think about the 785D or the new 898T unit. Thanks
The BC-785D is the exact same scanner as the BC-780xlt only it has the option to add on a digital card to pick up digital transmissions from APCO25 systems. Its not a required option to have. So if you're only interested in mil-air, civilian-air, and ham bands, the 785 will be just as good.
I have not heard any one say how good the 898T is. I do know that most people who listen to mil-air use the 780. check out http://www.milaircomms.com
look at his equipment:
http://www.milaircomms.com/images/2006-radio_shack_2.jpg
He's using NINE BC-780's for mil-air monitoring.