When you are just starting out in this hobby or require a stylish yet compact, easy to use unit, this UBC-69XLT-2, with its ultra compact design (fits snugly in your palm) and Triple-Conversion Circuitry (similar to the popular 72XLT range) will certainly meet your needs.
80 Channels8 bands of designated frequenciesConvenient and ergonomic ultra compact designFrequency range 25-88MHz, 137-174MHz, 406-512MHzProgram search - Allows you to program search band (upper and lower limit frequencies) between 5 search banksChain search - Allows you to search all locations in a chain of frequency bands and select the number of banks you wish to search Frequency Skip - Allows you to skip frequency in a chain search, if the frequency is not a preferred one.Memory back upLow battery alertMemory Channel ScanDirect channel scanChannel lockoutIncluded in the box: Manual in English, Belt Clip, Scanner with antenna.This scanner uses 2 AA Alkaline batteries or 2 rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH),