Monitor some of the FRS/GMRS/MURS channels if you're near a mall or
recreational attraction
Dedicated NOAA weather receiver
Monitor VHF marine channel 16 if you're near the ocean
Listen to baby monitors and older style cordless telephones

Looks like it was a half decent product in its day...



"americanflag9190" wrote in message
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What special use vesides the regular police, fire, etc. could I use this
old
Uniden BC142XL?
Is (or was) this a good scanner?