I'm thinking about purchasing a new scanner.

The one I have now is a handheld, probably about 8 years old, Radio
Shack 200 channels, 1.3GHz, Hyperscan Pro-26 with an antenna bought
separately (RH77CA Diamond).

I would prefer a desktop scanner that will scan around 400 channels or
possibly more. I would be willing to spend around $300 or so.

I would like the scanner to pick up the basic stuff: police, fire,
ambulance, security, city, also if it were to pick up baby monitors or
the occasional cordless phone would be interesting. : )

Can someone please recommend brands, model #'s?

I'm in the suburbs of Detroit (Oakland County). Is there anywhere
(besides a Radio Shack), that anyone could recommend making a
purchase? I would like to buy a new one a.s.a.p. instead of waiting
for an online delivery. If not, can someone recommend a good online
store?

Thanks in advance !!

alli