Scanner any good?

[sleeper]

Got a old BC895XLT I dug up. Is this thing any good or just another doorstop?

 

[Frank Jr.]

Depends on your location and what you want to listen to. Good source of information on your scanner: BC895XLT - The RadioReference Wiki

RadioReference.com - BC895XLT Scanner Forums

RadioReference.com - Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference Database

 

[KE4EST]

Yeah it all depends on what system(s) are being used in your area. My area still uses the older straight FM radios so even real-old scanners with crystals in them work here for most stuff. They are starting to change though.

 

[sleeper]

Thanks for the info guys. This thing is pretty quiet compared to what it once was. It does have the search function so I'll try that.

 

[tkenny53]

I have one also, it is great for conventional channels,
I dont use mine as I have a 396xlt. you can look at bc895xlt.c*m on the web for more info