Message posted by lone wolf on February 15, 2004 at 10:49:04 PST:

There are no voice assignments in 328.6 to 335.4Mhz, so I would call that a hole.

The MVT-7100 hardly brings in good HF, but it is passable for shortwave broadcasts. The 1.4Khz frequency error on sideband is really a drawback.[see review link] As far as I know this never got fixed, but perhaps you own an upgraded model. Regarding the antenna, if I am not mobile, I use a step up balun since the MVT7100 lacks a high impedance antenna input.

Another choice if you are going to scan only from your car and use a PC is the Icom PCR100 or PCR1000. You must run them with a PC. For those who scan from their car, this is not a big deal. The 1000 has passband tuning, so it is more like a real HF radio, though I like my tuning knob to be real, not virtual.

In Reply to: Re: Scanners no i've gained experience in this area the hard way posted by Rich C on February 14, 2004 at 19:18:58 PST:

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