On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 22:17:45 -0700, (D. Martin) wrote:

Utilities? Why don't you get a handheld scanner. Analog scanners have
come down in price the last couple of years. Since various agencies have
gone to digital communications. Darren





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Darren,
The 'utilities' he was likely referring to are 'utility stations' such
as military, aeronautical & Coast Guard. They operate on HF and
mostly use USB.
Howard