New Antenna or Scanner
"w00ds13" <[email protected]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:56:39 -0000
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Hi,
Ive had an Icom R2 for about 2 years now and love it :)
Wondering should I upgrade to an external antenna (currently have one=20
in the attic) or should I look for a newer scanner or both.
I have about =A3230 to spend so not a huge budget but if its wirth the=20
upgrade then I will invest.
Basically looking for suggestions as its hard to find scanner forums in=20
the uk now, anyone know any?
Thanks
Dan
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<p>Hi,<br>
<br>
Ive had an Icom R2 for about 2 years now and love it :)<br>
<br>
Wondering should I upgrade to an external antenna (currently have one <br>
in the attic) or should I look for a newer scanner or both.<br>
<br>
I have about =A3230 to spend so not a huge budget but if its wirth the <br>
upgrade then I will invest.<br>
<br>
Basically looking for suggestions as its hard to find scanner forums in <br=
>
the uk now, anyone know any?<br>
<br>
Thanks<br>
Dan<br>
<br>
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