My old Uniden used to be the cats meow. Never left home without it. When I lived in town it saved me from traffic problems and armed bad guys all the time. Now that I don't live in town it isn't so much of a thing. I still have it and it is great for when bad weather kicks up. It has noa weather and can scan ham freq with it. Can program county plow truck drivers into it and see how road conditions are. Sporting events are great too. I take it to the race track and can hear drivers talking to the pit crew. Also picked up pilots at an air show. Nice to know whats going on around you especially before the masses do.
As far as police channels go I don't hear much anymore. Then again I moved to a much smaller town and live outside of town. I think the system works differently now and my unit is outdated. Didn't realize it was illegal to carry one hear. Its often in my go bag especially while traveling. Thinking of getting into ham stuff and learning more about radios. I used to really enjoy listening while hanging out around the house and working in the garage. Great tool to have.
As far as police channels go I don't hear much anymore. Then again I moved to a much smaller town and live outside of town. I think the system works differently now and my unit is outdated. Didn't realize it was illegal to carry one hear. Its often in my go bag especially while traveling. Thinking of getting into ham stuff and learning more about radios. I used to really enjoy listening while hanging out around the house and working in the garage. Great tool to have.
