[MilCom] MilCom UHF Capable Scanner On Sale

[bradc944 at comcast.net]

Well for about almost half I scored a Pro-2004 on eBay, so I have a milair rig now..... sandy, any good freq lists I should know about? :)

Plus I have another Pro-2010 coming for CivAir for 32 bucks.

(Insert your favorite deity here) Bless eBay :)

Brad nr Denver/KAPA
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> On Wed, Dec 01, 2004 at 10:59:50PM -0000, Jeffery R. Smith wrote: 
> >> 
> >> Subject: [MilCom] Milcom UHF Capable Scanner On Sale 
> >> 
> >> The Radio Shack Pro 2052 (catalog 20-432) is now selling for $169.99 (30.00 
> >> off normal price). 
> > 
> > I am not really looking for another UHF rig at the moment but that really 
> > does not look like a bad deal for a MILAIR rig. Might be worth some looking 
> > into while the cost is down. I can always add it to the collection anyway. 
> > 
> > Does anyone on the list use this rig on a regular basis for Milair? I would 
> > appreciate any thoughts you might be willing to offer. 
> > 
> > For me, big needs are the ability to run it under computer control via 
> > Spectrum Commander and also the need for 138-144 in AM mode. Any input on 
> > those specifics would be most welcome. 
> 
> As I have mentioned here before, the 2052 is a poor excuse for a scanner. 
> It does work. Doesn't do FM in the UHF milair band but AM works pretty 
> well. I have a 20 db pad in front of mine to keep the trash level down. 
> 
> It does OK for my current use as a tip-off scanner for UHF milair. I have 
> not used any of the computer control programs, that might help. It is a real 
> pain to use with the front panel controls. 
> 
> On the one hand I was disappointed, on the other I found a use for it. 
> Maybe you will too. I won't buy another. 
> 
> 
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