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<body><div>There in lies the problem, with the new digital formats (coming) on line there is NO entry level</div><div>receiver.</div><div><br /></div><div>Whistler and Uniden have one each but not cheap..</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.uniden.com/scanner/id-BCD436HP/BCD436HP_HomePatrol_Series_Scanner">https://www.uniden.com/scanner/id-BCD436HP/BCD436HP_HomePatrol_Series_Scanner</a></div><div><a href="https://whistlergroup.com/products/trx-1-digital-scanner-radio">https://whistlergroup.com/products/trx-1-digital-scanner-radio</a></div><div><br /></div><div>How are you with a computer and a dongle to cut your teeth on</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.rtl-sdr.com/about-rtl-sdr/">https://www.rtl-sdr.com/about-rtl-sdr/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>All three are a learning curve but there are great people out there with great ideas and support.</div><div><br /></div><div>Uniden are sneaky with their unit as you have to buy the DMR and PROVOICE upgrades on top of the scanner.</div><div><br /></div><div>The website Radio Reference is way out of date with New Zealand changes but they do you get you started.</div><div><br /></div><div>Both Uniden and Whistler rely on the site for those in the States and Canada with up to date files that assist with loading</div><div>the scanners for their listening pleasure... In fact for a fee the retailers selling the scanner will program for your zip code.</div><div>All well until a site adds a new RF channel and the punters loose the ability to track a talk group as it hits the new RF channel.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have followed the blogs with interest and do they squeal like hell when that happens leaving bad feed back etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>Best one learns to do it oneself </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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Unfortunately i am not. Could anyone recommend a portable entry level receiver?<br />
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Has had anyone luck finding these? I have been scanning the listed ones on the wiki list to no avail. Possibly moved freq or digital.<br />
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