S sleeper SatelliteGuys Family Original poster Jul 9, 2009 79 0 Twin Cities MN Jul 5, 2012 #1 Got a old BC895XLT I dug up. Is this thing any good or just another doorstop?
Frank Jr. Beati pacifici 5:9 Supporting Founder Apr 8, 2004 13,684 1,890 Columbia S.C. Jul 6, 2012 #2 Depends on your location and what you want to listen to. Good source of information on your scanner: BC895XLT - The RadioReference Wiki RadioReference.com - BC895XLT Scanner Forums RadioReference.com - Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference Database
Depends on your location and what you want to listen to. Good source of information on your scanner: BC895XLT - The RadioReference Wiki RadioReference.com - BC895XLT Scanner Forums RadioReference.com - Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference Database
KE4EST SatelliteGuys Is My Second Home Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Lifetime Supporter Aug 9, 2004 27,020 7,345 EM75xb Jul 6, 2012 #3 Yeah it all depends on what system(s) are being used in your area. My area still uses the older straight FM radios so even real-old scanners with crystals in them work here for most stuff. They are starting to change though.
Yeah it all depends on what system(s) are being used in your area. My area still uses the older straight FM radios so even real-old scanners with crystals in them work here for most stuff. They are starting to change though.
S sleeper SatelliteGuys Family Original poster Jul 9, 2009 79 0 Twin Cities MN Jul 6, 2012 #4 Thanks for the info guys. This thing is pretty quiet compared to what it once was. It does have the search function so I'll try that.
Thanks for the info guys. This thing is pretty quiet compared to what it once was. It does have the search function so I'll try that.
T tkenny53 Member Jul 25, 2012 6 0 socal Jul 26, 2012 #5 I have one also, it is great for conventional channels, I dont use mine as I have a 396xlt. you can look at bc895xlt.c*m on the web for more info
I have one also, it is great for conventional channels, I dont use mine as I have a 396xlt. you can look at bc895xlt.c*m on the web for more info
