Aircraft scanner recommendations please

Dave56 · Sep 13, 2019

As I regularly visit both military and civil airfields while out on the bike, I’ve decided to invest in a hand held aircraft scanner.
I have started looking online but am totally bamboozled by how many are available, and I also noticed that some won’t pick up military channels.
I currently have absolutely no knowledge of such devices so was just wondering if anyone with experience of such items could recommend any particular model.
I am looking at spending around £100 maximum but I’ve noticed that there are many well below this amount, are they any good. :nenau

I would be most grateful for any help and advice.

fubbytucker · Sep 13, 2019

Uniden 125xlt
Hard to beat without spending a lot. I have one but will be advertising it shortly as I no longer use it.

Boxerboy55 · Sep 13, 2019

I acquired a Uniden UBC3500XLT from this forum.

Lots of functionality.

But a real devil to get to grips with.

From a scanner forum I found a much more user-friendly handbook that got me started.

To quote line one from web manual "the manual is like trying to set a watch made in China. My biggest gripe is that is doesn't follow the menu of the radio. So, I have written this manual for myself so I can actually use the scanner and will share it with you."

http://marksscanners.com/3500/3500.shtml

AberdeenAngus · Sep 13, 2019

Get yourself a transceiver then you can chat with the pilots.

fubbytucker · Sep 13, 2019

They love that!

Dave56 · Sep 13, 2019

fubbytucker said:
Uniden 125xlt
Hard to beat without spending a lot. I have one but will be advertising it shortly as I no longer use it.

Might be interested in this. If you pm me details, price etc. :thumb2

Aircraft scanner recommendations please

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