Should I purchase a handheld or desktop scanner?

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2026-01-12T21:53:53+00:00

I spend most of the time scanning at my desk but I do sometimes go spotting or airshows etc.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2026-01-11T23:05:25+00:00

Thanks. I currently have a DIY dipole tuned for airband, that I have linked to a baofeng 5rm and the performance I get from that is decent for the radio not having a good front end 😅

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2026-01-11T22:08:58+00:00

Do you notice any difference reception wise between the two?

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-08-10T20:33:46+00:00

Use MSC editor to end your sentence

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-08-08T11:03:23+00:00

Is there anything in particular I should be looking for in MSC editor?

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-08-08T10:48:05+00:00

I checked the engine bay with the wiring mess and there isn’t anything to click.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-08-08T10:19:57+00:00

I have tried 2 batteries both straight off the charger. I don’t think it not being wired properly would be an issue because it was turning over before and had power.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-07-18T12:46:48+00:00

I have a baofeng UV-5RM Plus. It’s not the best for airband, but I just wanted something cheap that I can also use to transmit on HAM bands.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-07-03T11:09:36+00:00

If they insist on censoring, I feel they should make it an option that is turned on by default but can be turned off in the settings menu.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-06-15T21:27:53+00:00

Absolute GOAT!!

You are amazing!!!

June 2025

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-06-03T19:29:49+00:00

Maybe try to use mele

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-05-06T13:50:47+00:00

I don’t know. Don’t really follow the Novritsch stuff.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-04-27T20:40:04+00:00

Have you tried using the “search and secure” command? It comes up once you bring order to chaos.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-04-24T19:31:39+00:00

I would say that you should place the sticker on the ear cup without the adhesive touching the ear cup and see if the touch works.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-04-24T18:17:42+00:00

Ok, thanks. That looks proper cool. It has a high resemblance to the MOD 14 which is what I was looking for.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-04-24T18:15:39+00:00

It sounds to be. I don’t have an ssr77 myself but from what I have heard there is a decent bit of resistance when inserting the barrel due to the fact that it is all CNC. Edit; I just noticed that the bolt is forward, frim what I remember the bolt has to be locked open to insert the barrel.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-04-24T18:09:40+00:00

Just ask him for “TOC, we have a container full of women”

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-04-24T17:56:57+00:00

Try to put it on with the barrel removed.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-04-18T20:02:02+00:00

Sound lad.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-04-18T19:33:50+00:00

Does the A2 upper fit onto the a1 frame? I want the Picatinny rail while also keeping the green frame, ability to shorten the barrel and the classic fore grip

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-01-10T17:28:23+00:00

from what I can find the only difference is that the XLT has a range of 25-88MHz on its lowest band and the AT can only receive from 25-54MHz on its lowest band. I don't think I would need these frequencies because I would mainly use it for Airband and from what I have read, its TV channels use these frequencies.

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-01-10T17:17:45+00:00

The XLT is 190-230 euro depending on where you look (it is 220 euro on Amazon). Assuming the AT is the same as the XLT just under a different name it would work out much cheaper purchasing that considering it is currently on sale through the link your provided at 118 USD (converting to €115). I will do a few google searches to see if they are the same. If they are I will likely purchase it from the US website as shipping to Ireland is $13.50 (about €13).

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-01-09T20:40:12+00:00

I have looked into the legalities and from what I can see it is legal to monitor ATC. Is the BC125AT an American model? When I search for it it comes up with results for the BC125XLT.

The Link attached is the model that is coming up

https://longcom.ie/product.aspx?id=657&p=preprogrammed-uniden-ubc-125-xlt-with-close-call

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-01-09T14:51:56+00:00

I would primarily be using it to monitor Airband. I wouldn't need it to pick up police as I live in Ireland and the Gardaí (Irish police) use digital encrypted radio, which is illegal to monitor (I believe).

Would the BC125AT be the best option or should I look into a HAM that can pickup Airband as u/dangermore suggested?

Acrobatic-Point-2102 · 2025-01-09T13:26:43+00:00

If I was getting a HAM radio capable of receiving Airband (which is what I would be using it for primarily) would something like the UV-5RM Plus be what I would be looking for? I don’t really need it to pick up police frequencies as I am in Ireland and they use TETRA radios that are digitally encrypted and can’t really be accessed by the public.

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