"St. John Smythe" wrote in message
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Pete Boyd wrote:
I'm thinking of getting a new handheld scanner, mainly for listening to
shortwave stations, the amateur radio bands, CB and airband. The above
two
receivers seem appropriate (and about the same prince in the UK - £140).
I don't really understand the specs as to which is most sensitive.
Anything
else I should be looking for?

Any other suggestions for other makes appreciated.

For shortwave, amateur HF and CB, handheld scanners are sub-optimal
performers. There are some nicely capable portable units, although not
in the walkie-talkie form factor, such as the Sangean 909, which are
*much* better performers in those bands.


THanks for your msg.
How are they when connected to a different antenna eg when I'm at home?

Pete