The consumer electronics marketplace bulges with products competing for your dollar. By following a few simple rules you make the right choice in buying that new scanner. At the present time, programmable scanners are available from Uniden Icom, AOR, Relm, Sony and Radio Shack. These bands all utilize narrow band FM for communications. The prospective scanner buyer should decide which of these aspects of listening are of greatest interest before purchasing a radio.
Scanners come in a variety of models to meet the particular needs of the listener.
Install a mobile unit. You may prefer a hand-held. A base unit would be more practical. Many models are capable of more than one application, accepting power from AC mains as well as mobile battery supply. AC wall adaptors charge batteries in hand-helds and power the scanner when plugged in.