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PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:19 pm    Post subject: ATC Scanner - What type. Reply with quote

Anyone use an ATC Scanner/Reciever.If so What type.
I use the MR-318A at home.


Might soon upgrade to the AR-108A

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:08 pm    Post subject: Re: ATC Scanner - What type. Reply with quote


I use the Maycom AR-108 - and am very happy with it. I bought it 2nd hand, and it's dropped at least 10 times so far, and still going strong! The reception quality is a little poor, but I'm told that will always be the case with the little rubber antennas that the handhelds ship with.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:06 pm    Post subject: Re: ATC Scanner - What type. Reply with quote

Nimish wrote:

I use the Maycom AR-108 - and am very happy with it. I bought it 2nd hand, and it's dropped at least 10 times so far, and still going strong! The reception quality is a little poor, but I'm told that will always be the case with the little rubber antennas that the handhelds ship with.


Do u get these here in India.

What is the price that is a good deal.

And yes, is it legal to own one, or does one have to scout for permissions.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The IndUS stores at BLR stock the MR-318A,a year ago it was Rs4500/-

Reception can be Improved by using a metal wire to the roof of your House.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How much would the Maycom AR-108 cost Exclamation
In India, in Indian rupees Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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How much would the Maycom AR-108 cost Exclamation


I don't think these are available in India - I bought mine from the UK (http://www.ebay.co.uk) for something like GBP 40 (don't remember for sure now!)

I don't know if these are legal in India - never seen a rule that says either way, but given this is India, the assumption should be this is illegal!
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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JumboJet wrote:
How much would the Maycom AR-108 cost Exclamation


I don't think these are available in India - I bought mine from the UK (http://www.ebay.co.uk) for something like GBP 40 (don't remember for sure now!)

I don't know if these are legal in India - never seen a rule that says either way, but given this is India, the assumption should be this is illegal!


Any lndian links or any place in India where we can pick them up.
Cos GBP 40 * 86 = Rs.3440/- seems to be a decent deal.
BTW is this GBP 40 for second hand or the brand new piece Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Transreciever use requires a Licence.
Only Recievers are fine.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

HAWK21M wrote:
Transreciever use requires a Licence.
Only Recievers are fine.
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My dad had amateur radio license since the days of morse code. We had the key, and I remember breaking its spring while playing around.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aseem wrote:
HAWK21M wrote:
Transreciever use requires a Licence.
Only Recievers are fine.
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My dad had amateur radio license since the days of morse code. We had the key, and I remember breaking its spring while playing around.
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Did it look like a Blue Book with an Antenna and signals emitting out of it from the same.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Any lndian links or any place in India where we can pick them up.
Cos GBP 40 * 86 = Rs.3440/- seems to be a decent deal.
BTW is this GBP 40 for second hand or the brand new piece Rolling Eyes


No - no Indian links

This was a second hand (or 3rd or 4th hand for all I know) piece, not new.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nimish wrote:
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Any lndian links or any place in India where we can pick them up.
Cos GBP 40 * 86 = Rs.3440/- seems to be a decent deal.
BTW is this GBP 40 for second hand or the brand new piece Rolling Eyes


No - no Indian links

This was a second hand (or 3rd or 4th hand for all I know) piece, not new.


What is imp that you get good receptive coverage.

Where do you primarily use it brother Wink
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Where do you primarily use it brother Wink


It's used from my apartment (on the 8th floor), which is about 2 kms from the airport (as the crow flies).
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Where do you primarily use it brother Wink


It's used from my apartment (on the 8th floor), which is about 2 kms from the airport (as the crow flies).


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

anyone know where to get one in BOM?? Mel.. any ideas or contacts??..
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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anyone know where to get one in BOM?? Mel.. any ideas or contacts??..


These are not easily available anywhere in India, but very easy to find in the western world (www.ebay.de will definitely have a few on offer). So it might be easiest for folks like DABTH and JumboJet to get it from abroad.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

worst part is i dont think anyone ships to india too...
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 11:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nimish wrote:
D-ABTH wrote:
anyone know where to get one in BOM?? Mel.. any ideas or contacts??..


These are not easily available anywhere in India, but very easy to find in the western world (www.ebay.de will definitely have a few on offer). So it might be easiest for folks like DABTH and JumboJet to get it from abroad.


Ur right Nimish, i am in the process of shortlisting one soon and get it back home.

Any suggestions on model and make are welcome. Price is not an issue.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not in BOM at the Moment.
The IndUs stores in BLR stocks the MR318A.

http://www.transair.co.uk
The Transair site is reliable.

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Not in BOM at the Moment.
The IndUs stores in BLR stocks the MR318A.

http://www.transair.co.uk
The Transair site is reliable.

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ths shipping premium to India just kills it
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The prices are very High def.Ideal to ask someone to personally get it along.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 3:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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The prices are very High def.Ideal to ask someone to personally get it along.
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il prolly just pick it up on my next trip if i get the time.. training courses just fag you out
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.transair.co.uk/product4.asp?SID=2&Product_ID=583

Is this good Question
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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http://www.transair.co.uk/product4.asp?SID=2&Product_ID=583

Is this good Question


Or should i settle for this one Arrow

http://www.transair.co.uk/product4.asp?SID=2&Product_ID=3749
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you can afford it go for the IC-R5.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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If you can afford it go for the IC-R5.
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Thanks. Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Radioshack has the best handheld radio scanners to offer. I own a Pro-79 model..works very well and has excellent speakers.
I also live on the 11th floor and 2 Kms off the BOM runway. So that helps ! Very Happy

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Well dont knw if the height really matters. I knew shipping a scanner to india wud be an uphill task thats why i bought my AR108 Maycom radio scanner before leaving Syd for DEL.

I am based in Faridabad very much in flight path . Del arpt is indeed abt 45mins drive frm my place in a non peak hour bt still i get amazing reception so my advice go for the maycom stuff its gud..

www.downunderpilotshop.com.au
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I too have a maycom AR-108. Pretty decent. I had the maycom in MEL's first pic before and it died after one year.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How reliable is this Downunder store for Online purchasing.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

very very reliable. I have visited their sydney warehouse in Lancove which few kms up from North Sydney where i was putting up. I wanted this scanner on the urgent basis since the gentlemen didnt had the same available at its sydney warehouse he got the same from NZ on priority basis at no extra cost.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What I mean is If the order is placed from BOM.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mel yes he is reliable even if u place the order from Mumbai. Bt i advice before straight away going in for an online sale u contact thru email and find out whether he wud be in a condition to ship it to india..

Becoz customs here is a big drama...
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

customs scan it and open it...you may have a lot of explaining to do..
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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customs scan it and open it...you may have a lot of explaining to do..


This is a Radio Reciever not a Transreciever,No Aeromobile Station licence needed.
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thats the explaination ul have to give them... Twisted Evil believe me.. i've had enough of a firsthand observation of customs functioning.. except for a few good ones.. the rest are equivalent to petty thieves and a bunch of uncouth jerks if not one of the most shameful example of corruption
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:12 am    Post subject: its available in uk Reply with quote

maycom AR-108 is available in the uk and i have got one, its really nice. i am about 12 miles from Heathrow airport and can easily listen to atc clearly from my home.
it cost £40 for the brand new piece in Maplin store... maplin.co.uk
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I am feeling foolish to ask but what is the use of ATC scanner.Is it related to tracking of the flights? Question Embarassed
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787 wrote:
I am feeling foolish to ask but what is the use of ATC scanner.Is it related to tracking of the flights? Question Embarassed

Yup, basically u can listen into the ATC, Ground control, approach tower, departures, ATIS, etc.

Qite cool and fun.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

787 wrote:
I am feeling foolish to ask but what is the use of ATC scanner.Is it related to tracking of the flights? Question Embarassed


Its a Radio reciever that covers the ATC frequencies on the VHF.So one can listen the same.
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