Scanners

[Ali]

Very greatful for all the input (and time taken). I will do my research and look into this in more detail, but I think the multiband scanner might be the best option for myself.
I like the idea of the uv5r, but its limited in its bandwidth options. Plus the thought of putting my name and address on some ham radio licence list does not sound such a good plan, even the FBI have been hacked, and too many radio hams are known preppers. Its a ripe place to look when people get desperate during an event. I remember back in the day locating other CB radio users just by the signal strength. I realise I could just receive with a uv5r, but why limit myself to a small radio area, with no MW,LW, AM, etc.
Very interesting topic this, that has brought up many twists and turns for me.