Hi All
Quick question, I currently have the Uniden UBC355 XLT set up at home with a whip on the roof but was looking at updating and getting the Uniden UBCD396 XT handheld instead.
Is it worth it or should I just stick with the desktop?
I currently have the deasktop just to listen in on what is going on with bushfires (I live in a rural area in WA) and to sit back and relax and listen in to what is going on around my area in general.
Is the UBCD396 XT capable of being plugged into my current antenna on the roof and used as a desktop while I'm home?
Appreciate the help
Chris
To upgrade or not to upgrade
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OzPrepper
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Yes it can use the 396 as a base station.
You simply need an adaptor to match the antenna and the scanner.
I'm not sure what antenna plug you have on the end, but you simply need to match that to the socket on the 396
It really depends on what you want to do with the scanner.
Best setup is a base station with external antenna, but you can convert a portable scanner to a base station by connecting an external antenna.
At the end of the day, it's your choice which way to go.
You simply need an adaptor to match the antenna and the scanner.
I'm not sure what antenna plug you have on the end, but you simply need to match that to the socket on the 396
It really depends on what you want to do with the scanner.
Best setup is a base station with external antenna, but you can convert a portable scanner to a base station by connecting an external antenna.
At the end of the day, it's your choice which way to go.
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Cally460
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Re: To upgrade or not to upgrade
If your local listening preference is going digital, then this is the way to do it at low cost.
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OzPrepper
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Re: To upgrade or not to upgrade
Thanks for the replies.
I think I will go ahead and purchase it, my current setup is only analog so at least the handheld is analog & digital.
The 396XT seems to have a lot more options than my 355XLT as well.
I think I will go ahead and purchase it, my current setup is only analog so at least the handheld is analog & digital.
The 396XT seems to have a lot more options than my 355XLT as well.
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Re: To upgrade or not to upgrade
Hi Mate,
How much are you looking at for the 396? I have a 996t desktop (Aust version) still in the box that may be of interest to you if the price is similar.
Cheers,
NF.
How much are you looking at for the 396? I have a 996t desktop (Aust version) still in the box that may be of interest to you if the price is similar.
Cheers,
NF.
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OzPrepper
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Re: To upgrade or not to upgrade
HiNightFlight wrote:Hi Mate,
How much are you looking at for the 396? I have a 996t desktop (Aust version) still in the box that may be of interest to you if the price is similar.
Cheers,
NF.
Wish I had of seen your post earlier, took the plunge and got the 396XT for $358 with free postage.