Handheld Scanner With 800 MHz Coverage Pro-24

Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA

  • Year
  • 1995
  • Category
  • Commercial Receiver (may include amateur bands)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367374

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • PLL, Phase-locked loop
  • Wave bands
  • VHF incl. FM and/or UHF (see notes for details)
  • Details
  • Scanner - multiband or special
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / AA: 4 x 1.5 / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Handheld Scanner With 800 MHz Coverage Pro-24 - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 2.7 x 6.375 x 1.52 inch / 69 x 162 x 39 mm
  • Notes
  • Key Specifications:
    Frequency Range: Covers several bands including 29–54 MHz, 137–174 MHz, 406–512 MHz, and 806–956 MHz (excluding cellular).
    Memory: Features 16 programmable channels.
    Power: Operates on four AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable) or an external 4.8–6 VDC power supply.
    Features: Includes a channel monitor, NOAA weather channels, and a 50-ohm BNC antenna connector. 

    LCD channel number display has indicators for Weather search mode, key lock and
    channel lockout status. Programmed frequencies are displayed one digit at a time when you push the review button. On -top jack for adding an earphone, our lapel -clip speaker or external speaker. Low -battery alert and backup system preserve memory contents when you change batteries.

    User Reviews and Expert Insights:
    Versatility: Reviewers on eBay and RadioReference describe it as a dependable, sleek, and compact choice for on-the-go use, particularly for monitoring UHF and VHF frequencies.
    Legacy Limitations: Experts on RadioReference note that the older 4-channel crystal model is mostly a collector's item today, as it is limited to only 4 frequencies and cannot monitor modern digital or trunked radio systems.
    Performance: The programmable version is praised for its triple-conversion circuitry (in related models), which helps eliminate interference from intermediate frequency images. 
     

     

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 179.99 USD
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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