The following information has ben kindly submitted by Jonathan:
Browsing around this evening I've stumbled across this thread. Hope you don't object to the input.
Certainly the MVT-8000 operates similar to the previous MVT-6000, not identical but as with most of the Yupiteru models they all follow a similar "logic".One of the worst features of the earlier MVT-'s was the fact that the preprogrammed (Japanese) search limits were given various titles that cluttered the keypad area - once the user set there own limits these titles were irrelevant anyway !
I wrote several "English" manuals for the Yupiteru range and whilst my original printed copies have mostly gone I can provide A4 photocopies of my MVT-7000, MVT-7100, MVT-7200, MVT-8000, VT-125MkII & VT-225 manuals should anybody be on the lookout in the future for a nominal charge to cover copy charges, postage and small profit towards a few pints.Browsing around this evening I've stumbled across this thread. Hope you don't object to the input.Certainly the MVT-8000 operates similar to the previous MVT-6000, not identical but as with most of the Yupiteru models they all follow a similar "logic".One of the worst features of the earlier MVT-'s was the fact that the preprogrammed (Japanese) search limits were given various titles that cluttered the keypad area - once the user set there own limits these titles were irrelevant anyway ! I wrote several "English" manuals for the Yupiteru range and whilst my original printed copies have mostly gone I can provide A4 photocopies of my MVT-7000, MVT-7100, MVT-7200, MVT-8000, VT-125MkII & VT-225 manuals should anybody be on the lookout in the future for a nominal charge to cover copy charges, postage and small profit towards a few pints.
My advice would be forget the Maycom. Reception performance aside and unless things have changed since the last batch we received it has one major flaw in so much as when scanning it will remain on the frequency for the duration of the transmission or that set by the user in the "delay" setting. Not ideal really.I'd suggest you go with something like the UBC-72XLT or for a little less money the UBC-30XLT. The latter lacks a conventional keypad and DC input.
regards
Jonathan
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Thanks for those comments Jonathan, please do stop by again and feel free to comment. Regards, Mark.
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I am in the market for an airband scanner. Requirements are;
Hand held model.
Good reception.
Replaceable batteries i.e. not rechargeable battery pack.
8.33 MHz steps.
VHF, UHF and HF with no gaps.
Cost irrelevant.
Which would you recommend ??
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