Father's Day

Father's Day must be right around the corner, twice during the past couple of days I have had inquiries of which handheld radio scanner would be a good gift.

The Uniden Bearcat BC72XLT 100 channel handheld programmable scanner is an excellent choice. Very easy to program, light weight and will fit in your hip pocket if you do not want it hanging on your belt. The package includes a charger, this is uncommon for Radio Shack. I rotate rechargeable batteries, just in case there is a long late night fire. 100 channels are too many for our community, I have 7 channels programmed into my main scanner.

You will pick up most Fire, EMS and Police communications in Licking County. One of the negative draw backs: this scanner will not pick up the 800MHz frequencies. Only a few local PD & FD use the upper end frequencies, you will not miss any action.

This radio scanner is offered by Radio Shack for $99.99, the lowest priced Radio Shack handheld scanner runs $89.99 , you will find it heavier and pulling your trousers down if you put it in your hip pocket.

Call or write if you need the Licking County, Ohio frequencies for your new scanner. Also: it appears there is no shipping charge, once again a chance of keeping your gift buying expense lower this year.