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Post by "YellowBelly" on Apr 18, 2007 22:50:37 GMT
Just got my self a new handheld scanner for hopefully some base visits in the summer.The UBC3500XLT is a powerfull little scanner with 2500 memories Close call and computer control.Programming is now realy easy only taking minutes and not hours.I had a few little mess ups with the software but getting it sorted now. Scanner below with Jim M-75 Pre amp  |
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Post by Rich on May 5, 2007 9:34:37 GMT
Looks a good little radio, being able to set it up via the PC is a real time saver isn't it? This is a feature I thought I would not use on my radio, until I tried it.
Did you buy it in preference to the base stations you were looking at a while ago & Does the pre amp make a lot of difference to your reception Mike?
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Post by "YellowBelly" on May 5, 2007 15:02:47 GMT
I was going for the VR5000 or the AOR8600mk2 but had a change or mind, so I decided on the 3500XLT and dont know now how I done with out computer control. Also coming shortly I have a Uniden BCT15 home base to take over from my Pro 2042. The Jim M75 pre-amp is a peice of kit also that I would not do with out, it pull in loads of comms which I would miss out on, and makes up for signal loss through your coax.I got to say its a must for a scanner user even if it is rather expensive.. BCT15 below |
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Post by Rich on May 5, 2007 16:14:04 GMT
You'll be well equipped when the base arrives!
I will soon be re routing my feed from the discone so my HF and my scanner are in the same room. I may change the coax while I am at it. I have RG58 now which seems OK but I have nothing to compare it with. I have heard the RG213 is better have you tried this stuff?
The pre amp seems worth a look from your reply.
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Post by "YellowBelly" on May 5, 2007 16:25:16 GMT
I am using the cheaper RG58 which will be getting upgraded also to the RG213 which is alot better, sometime in the summer and another antenna to go up also.Rich if I was you go for the Jim pre-amp its well worth it, and if your not happy with it I will buy it off you....  |
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Post by Rich on May 5, 2007 21:13:29 GMT
I might just do that Mike! I can't loose with an offer like that!!!
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Post by "YellowBelly" on May 7, 2007 0:05:10 GMT
I might just do that Mike! I can't loose with an offer like that!!! No problem !!... |
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