Superb, compact, desk-top/mobile scanner. Pre-programmed bands ready for scanning out of the box. I don't live anywhere near the coast or airports, but by using an outdoor antenna on a 20ft pole, I'm hearing stuff from over 50 miles away. Obviously, if you live in a busy town or city, you're going to hear a lot more. I'm assuming that the "utilities, emergency, weather" channels will be the American frequencies .....but I haven't checked - lol They'll probably have to be "user-programmed" at some time in the future. Personally, I bought it for marine/airband scanning; and as far as that's concerned, I'm extremely happy with this little receiver.
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I have want a scanner for some time, being familiar with Uniden I was confident. Very occasionally I pick up a brief transmission from a plane that's about it, I may invest in an antenna but not sure if I want to waste more money on it. No where is the frown emoticon?
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I've owned this receiver for several months. Even using the small telescopic antenna, I've listened to the coastguard on the marine channel, and Heathrow approach on airband. The Close Call feature, is great. It immediately intercepts nearby, or strong transmissions & shows the frequency of them. Some very interesting stuff has come to my notice! Use a bigger antenna, and hear them all come in. Can't fault this, but military frequences are missing. Buy one!
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Not much to add to other reviews but works well when measured alongside my old and far more expensive Realistic 400. (Roof top aerial in use) Bit of practice needed to install your own database but you soon get the hang of it. It's surprisingly sensitive with a very clear tone, though a speaker is always a good idea. No military band but not needed for me so all in all a very good buy at the price. Worth shopping around on price.
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Despite initial misgivings, I ordered this receiver anyway. I wrongly thought that being such a small unit it's performance would be mediocre. Wrong! This is, quite simply, a superb little unit. Excellent sound quality from such a compact piece of kit. Plug in, extend the aerial and away you go. It covers a wide range of channels which you can scan, lock in or dial up yourself. Simple to use, bright display, great reception and not much bigger than a fat paperback. Use the mains power unit or the 12 volt cable if out and about. I'm ordering a second unit for the vehicle so my current one can stay on the desk! Thoroughly recommended.
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