Uniden UBC-780 XLT

 

 

Type:	HF/VHF/UHF receiver/scanner
Frequency range:	25 - 512MHz, 806 - 1300MHz
Mode:	AM/NFM/WFM/FM (adjustable per channel)
Search Rate:	300 Ch. per second [Turbo] 100 Ch. per second [Normal]
Channels:	500 Programmable channels / 10 Banks of 50
Scan speed:	100 Ch per sec.
Voltage:	13.8V DC
Current drain:	700mA
Impedance:	50 ohms, BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):	195 x 177 x 72mm
Weight:	1.33kg
Manufactured:
Other:	Step Sizes 5 / 7.5 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 / 50 / 100KHz. Trunk Track Motorola Starnet EDACS LTR Fully PC controlable via RS232 Interface
Related documents:	User manual (2.17 Mb)

Comments :- The Uniden UBC 780xlt is a great home-base scanner with PC controlled capabilities via the RS232 port which comes in handy for updating the scanner using software (downloads) The trunking is of little use for the UK although using some software you can easily track various UK trunking frequencies although I had to tap the discriminator to achieve best results which also benefits when using encryption software for pagers etc. Searching is very fast comapared with other scanners I,ve used, (300 steps per second in 5khz steps) The CTCSS/DCS search is impressive, it will search out the CTCSS/DCS codes and display them on screen which is handy for PMR's (especially when using the Yaesu VX-7r to talk back).. Its pretty simple to use, looks smart and has many functions. Worth every penny..

Yupiteru MVT-7100

Type:	HF/VHF/UHF receiver/scanner
Frequency range:	530KHz -1650MHz
Mode:	AM/FM/WFM/USB/LSB/CW (adjustable per channel)
Search Rate:	30 steps per second
Channels:	1,000 Memories / 10*Banks
Scan speed:	30 Ch per sec.
Voltage:	13.8 VDC, 4 x AA cells
Current drain:	140mA / 100mA [standby]
Impedance:	50 ohms, BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):	64*155*38 mm
Weight:	320 gr (without antenna)
Manufactured:	1993-19xx
Other:	500 bypass frequencies, 10 pre programmed search bands. Step sizes 5, 6.25, 9, 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100kHz
Related documents:	User manual (5.45 Mb)

Comments :-

This is a good mobile scanner, basic and very easy to use,
a lthough a little bulky for the pocket.
Plenty of channels, Although this lacks in alot of the functuality of
the Uniden its much easier to use, especially when searching, as simple
as enter the freq and pressing search !
This has no gaps and is AM/FM switchable on any freq.
A pretty easy to get to main reset button on the side (using a pin) is
handy for if you get pulled, so as to wipe memory clean..

 

Yaesu VX-7r

Type:	Tri-band Transiever
Frequency range:	RX: 0.5-999 MHz - TX: 50-54 / 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
Mode:	TX: AM/FM RX: AM/FM/WFM
Channels:	900 memories
RF Power Output:	Hi: 5/5/5 W Low3: 2.5/2.5/2.5 W Low2: 1/1/1 W Low1: 0.5/0.5/0.5 W 0.3 W (220 MHz, FM), 1 W (50 MHz, AM)
Voltage:	7.2 VDC (internal), 10-16 VDC (external)
Current drain:	RX: 25-200 mA TX: 0.6-1.8 A
Impedance:	50 ohms, SMA
Dimensions (W*H*D):	60*90*28 mm
Weight:	250 gr
Manufactured:	2002-200x
Other:	Waterproof/submersible. True dual receive. Built-in CTCSS/DCS encode and decode
Related documents:	User manual (2.24 Mb)

Comments :-

A great little bit of kit this. Small, waterproof, easily modable.
Its a scanner and transiever all in one. It recieves 2 freqs at same time displaying both on the screen. It is very easy to mod giving a transmit
range of 40.000Mhz - 224.995Mhz & 300Mhz - 579.995Mhz.
It has CTCSS and DCS Encoder/ Decoder Circuits Built In; Split Tone mode available. The LCD has many functions, even using icons which are changable.
PC controlable. Output power of 5watts is good for a handheld.
It looks good and performs great, never leave home without it..

 

Midland Alan 48 Plus

Comments :-

This is just normal basic C.B radio and does exactly what it says on the tin.
Once modded this radio has a transmit range of 25.615Mhz - 30.105Mhz which is
plenty of talking channels to loose the muppets and also a UK 1-40 readout
for all bands including the UK CB Band. 1 9 a roger :)
The only trouble with the modification is it results in the loss of memorie
channel use , small price to pay for the extra channels..
All in all a reliable radio, 10 4 good buddy :)