On 11 Jan 2006 13:22:31 -0800, wrote:

I suppose I could throw that junky radio at somebody, but for $20 I
could get a better weapon than a radio without a digital display.

proflex wrote:
If you rely on radio to identify oncoming threat, try the following. It
looks like a reasonable alternative.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE%3AIT&rd=1

The display is not a problem; the dial is very well calibrated.

Limited coverage and lack of SSB are problems.