Radio Obsessed Individual
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Radio scanners that are easy to use are usually hard to come across. Most of them require that you program the frequencies during setup before you can start using them. The Uniden HomePatrol 2 seeks to redress that problem with a scanner that is simple to use while packing all the features expected of a premium device.
Lets see how this scanner stacks up in 2020 now that unit has been available for the last couple of years.
New ham operators wishing to transition from using the cheaper handheld ham radios like the Baofeng are usually at a loss on what kind of device to choose. Due to budgetary constraints, their options could be limited to mobile devices like the Yaesu FT 857D.
The thing about emergencies is, they always catch you unprepared even if you have a contingency plan including a comprehensive emergency communications plan. You’d find yourself scrambling around trying to figure out the steps to take to deal with the emergency.