Whistler WS 1040

[Piston52Heavy]

Thinking about picking up a Whistler WS 1040 for local aircraft communications - including military UHF frequencies. Would like to hear what you all think of the 1040 for aircraft monitoring.

 

[Bob1955]

Thinking about picking up a Whistler WS 1040 for local aircraft communications - including military UHF frequencies. Would like to hear what you all think of the 1040 for aircraft monitoring.

Go with Uniden Bearcat, MUCH better quality including front end too.

 

[vikingegfd]

Poor

 

[KR7CQ]

Bad choice for air band, sorry.

If air band is your main focus get a BC125AT.

If you need digital as well, Find a BCD396XT used for a good price, or you may be able to find a BCD436HP for a decent price.

I don't recommend the new SDS scanners if air band is a primary focus.

Good luck.

 

[Piston52Heavy]

Thank you for the replies. I have an old Sony WaveHawk that I got off e-bay years ago and it's starting to die. I saw on Whistler's web site refurbished 1040s for $150. I guess I will look for something else.

 

[Piston52Heavy]

What about the BCD325P2? I forgot to mention in my original post that I'm in Macomb Township.