"chaz" wrote in message
nk.net...
Hi,
Looking at / for a handheld scanner. I live in a relatively large metro
area, near Augusta, GA. Several communities and I would like to just scan
for the fun of it. I dont know what "trunking" is but a lot of the new
scanners offer this capability, maybe all?

Question is, whats a good starter unit? Im not looking to eavesdrop on the
CIA or IRS, just want to listen in on the local stuff. Dont want to spend
a
lot of money as this wont even really be a hobby. I just dont want to
purchase old technology thats an obvious waste.

Any advice appreciated.

chaz


Look at the :

http://www.radioreference.com/index.php


Find the area you want to scan, make sure it's not digital. If it is Trunked
of any kind you need a Trunk Tracking scanner. The low end models are Radio
Shack Pro-97 and Uniden makes a couple. The Uniden BC246T would be my first
choice. Cost is the same as the RS, and it includes a PC cable, and AC
adapter. Not to mention it's a very small package, easy to carry around. If
you can still find a Pro-95 that RS discontinued to make the 97 it will work
great also. Little complicated to get one set up for Trunking, but there is
lots of help on line to get you over the hump.

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