PSR282 200 Channel Scanner. . .Should I?

[bryanmalt]

Hey All. . .

Right Ive seen a scanner I want. . .Ive had one in the past, a basic one.

Seen this PSR282 200 Channel Scanner and think it sounds a good buy!

Anyone had or even used this model before. . . Im no pro but do need a good range and such. . . .

Not many places in liverpool to buy airband radios

Thanks Guys

[Biggles]

As you may know there is now a need to have a frequencey spacing of 8.33 mhz for search of the new 6 digit freqs on the airband range. If this doesn have it leave it and check out a specialist supplier easily found on Ebay section under comsumer electronics and then search scanners.

Here is a reveiw ad worth reading.


alatest.co.uk/reviews/portable-radio-reviews/gre-psr282-200-channel-programmable-scanner/po3-64749407,7/

[bryanmalt]

Thanks for advice ;D

It says on maplin website. . "AM airband with 8.333 kHz steps". . .
Is that what I'm looking for?

Also just saw its update PSR 295 and looks like I might splash that extra bit of money I hopefully get. . ..
Seen as it can pick up Mil a/c

[superian]

I've got a PSR 295 and have had no probs.
Ian.

[bryanmalt]

Thanks Ian

Have you been able to listen to Military a/c ??

[Monvillez]

I'm using the PSR 282, no problems, however doesn't cover Mil frequencies.

Regards,
Garry

[bryanmalt]

Right thanks Garry,

Im not to bothered about mil freq although if a mil a/c is overhead or making a stop at lp airport . . .would it pick up that??

ive just recently bought it and wondering how far (miles ) can it reach?
and is 8.33 steps the same as 8.333?? . . .cos i might take it back next week and get the updated one . . . .

[alexmac]

If a military aircraft is within the LPL zone, it will use the appropriate frequencies (119.850), and as such the PSR282 will pick it up. What it won't do it pick up the mil airband from 225-380mhz.

[Monvillez]

Mil aircraft will still have to contact liverpool approach and then tower on the standard civil frequencies. As for the 8.33 steps, I wouldn't worry about it that much as all standard airfield frequencies are unlikely to change at all from their existing allocations. I guess it really depends on your intended use. I do quite a lot of travelling with work and have started visiting RAF bases now and do miss the ability to pick up mil frequencies.

With the standard rubber duck antenna you'll need to be with 1km of the airfield to hear 2 way comms, this antenna is best for when visiting the airfield as it has a low profile.

I have a mag mount for when out and about, its probably good for about 3kms for 2 way comms, got it at The Aviation Shop at Manchester although similar types are available locally, dont pay any more than £20.

I also have a large discone antenna that I have in the loft at the moment. Now I live in between St Helens and Widnes, exactly 12kms from LJLA (as the crow flys), and I can get 2 way comms with it. Although I did get hold of some ultra high quality coax cable from work, this is key to good reception. The reception is not perfect but conversation is clearly legible. If I manage to ever get time to mount it outside on my roof gable end then I'll drastically improve the reception and also easily pick up Manchester 2 way comms too, almost 40 clicks away!

Regards,
Garry

[Biggles]

Just a thought I took my little Icom ICR5 onto the hill in Frodsham near to the monument overlooking the river. I only have a small rubber attena fitted. I managed Liverpool all freqs (not suprised) as I could see the field, I also got Woodvale, Blackpool, Warton, Manchester and Barton, I also got Ince microlights. not a bad place on a nice day to do a test. Anything overflying on London was easily caught.

[Monvillez]

Jul 17, 2010 0:14:50 GMT 1 Biggles said:

Just a thought I took my little Icom ICR5 onto the hill in Frodsham near to the monument overlooking the river. I only have a small rubber attena fitted. I managed Liverpool all freqs (not suprised) as I could see the field, I also got Woodvale, Blackpool, Warton, Manchester and Barton, I also got Ince microlights. not a bad place on a nice day to do a test. Anything overflying on London was easily caught.

Hi Biggles,

Were you getting two way comms, ATC and aircraft?

[Biggles]

Yes I managed both to get both sides.

[viscount]

Picking up radio transmissions is more dependent on 'line of sight' than distance. An aircraft on airways over London can be picked up in Liverpool, however Liverpool ATC transmitting from the ground cannot be heard in Belle Vale or Childwall, 3-4 miles away due to inability of radio waves to 'bend' over Woolton Ridge. Yet go to the top of Moel Famau, some (at a guess) 25 miles distant and two-way reception is no problem. Being able to listen to the ground transmissions is more a function of topography than distance. My little hand-held can struggle at times when I'm parked on the GA car park to pick-up aircraft transmissions from the main apron, due to the 'blocking' effect of the hangars.

[bryanmalt]

Well Ive had 3 different scanners in the space of 3 days!

The PSR 282, The 295 and now the ICOM ic-r5 which hands down puts these to big bricks in their place. . .

Amazing little scanner. . . . with a frequency range of 0.150 to 1309.995MHz . . . .

I should have just got that in the first place!!

[Biggles]

There you go quality usually pays. good listing

Try this link for all your freqs

www.airscene.co.uk/airband.php

;D