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Title: A good scanner
Post by: YWGTower on February 14, 2012, 04:32:57 PM

Hi all,

I'm from Winnipeg and I'd like to be able to pick up the CYWG tower when I'm out spotting. My first question is, is it legal to carry a scanner with you? And second question is will this scanner work? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Uniden-BC72XLT-HandHeld-Bearcat-Police-Radio-Scanner-/270827863635?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0e993e53

Many thanks

Title: Re: A good scanner
Post by: notaperfectpilot on February 14, 2012, 06:01:55 PM

I have that one...works fine for me no problem. Just read the manual CAREFULLY so you know how to program it..takes a little getting used to. You can also get it here:

https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Bearcat_BC72XLT_Police_Scanner_p/01-500882.htm

http://www.liveatc.net/forums/listener-forum/hand-held-scanner-which-one/

Title: Re: A good scanner
Post by: ORD Don on February 17, 2012, 11:22:35 AM

            I'm quite sure it's legal and it's a lot of fun.  As noted, there's no need to spend more than $100 and, as noted,

            they're a little tricky to program the frequencies that you enjoy.  Just keep the directions handy...