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I'd like to work towards my Ham license next year, but with some family issues going on have no time in '10. In the meantime I'd like to get a police scanner; betwen getting caught in a huge detour friday night, and a wicked storm last night there are just too many times where I dont know what's going on around me.
From what I've read in another forum, it seems like I need a triple trunking digital scanner to have a chance to get most departments. Does this sound correct ? I've looked at the Radio Shack units and it appears they generally start at close to $400. I would prefer not to, but could spend that much if I have to. I really prefer something portable since I spend a lot of time driving to other states.
Any help much appreciated. While I'm at it, can someone give me a rough idea what basic Ham equipment would run to get started. Will let me budget ahead some for next year.
From what I've read in another forum, it seems like I need a triple trunking digital scanner to have a chance to get most departments. Does this sound correct ? I've looked at the Radio Shack units and it appears they generally start at close to $400. I would prefer not to, but could spend that much if I have to. I really prefer something portable since I spend a lot of time driving to other states.
Any help much appreciated. While I'm at it, can someone give me a rough idea what basic Ham equipment would run to get started. Will let me budget ahead some for next year.