Al Klein wrote:
On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 20:08:38 -0500, "DougSlug"
said in rec.radio.scanner:


A scanner is, generally speaking, a VHF/UHF receiver that is optimized for
quickly scanning preset memories, usually using narrow FM mode or AM mode
for air band. The AR8200 is really more of a communications receiver, which
is a more flexible unit capable of receiving a wider range of frequencies
and modes (such as CW and SSB) with finer control over the tuning step size
and other parameters. The AR8200 is also capable of scanning preset
memories, of course. Traditionally, comms receivers are more expensive, but
now with the digital scanners available, that's not always true.


And the AR8200 doesn't do digital and it doesn't track trunked
systems.

From what I've been reading, these two features appear very important
in this day and age.

So instead of the AR8200, I am starting to look at the Uniden BR330T. Is
that a decent enough one that'll keep me busy and interested in this
potential hobby?

That's too bad about the AR8200. Too bad it doesn't do digital and track
trunked systems. I saw a product that is capable of decoding the digital
stuff, called APCO 25 something or another. It was an add-on device. I
cannot recall the name of it or model number and can't seem to find the
web site anymore. Is it something that can be attached to the AR8200?

--
clu