Scanning Receivers

Proudly stocking Australia's largest range of high quality and high performance
scanning receivers and shortwave receivers. Prices are subject to change without notice due to exchange rate variations. Contact us to confirm pricing.

*** Newest Uniden UBCD-396XT digital APCO25 handheld scanner now in stock...A$469 *** NEW! Radio Shack PRO-197 mobile digital trunk-tracking scanning receiver available on your order...$799! PRO-106 handheld digital scanner also available at A$799 *** NEW! ALINCO DX-R8 communications receiver...now A$699. Compare to IC-R75 at A$899 and save!! *** NEW! Alinco DJ-X11E all-mode super-advanced super-wideband handheld [SDR] scanning receiver...A$499 *** Australia's widest range of scanning receivers and scanner antennas ---> Plenty in stock!! ***

 We mail order worldwide - contact us now to order! Updated 03-02-12

Most scanners ordered from us ship same day!

Alinco scanning receivers

Australia's ONLY Alinco authorised factory-direct importer

 Three-year Alinco factory-backed Australian warranty
 

Alinco DJ-X11E

Super-wideband super advanced all-mode SDR scanning receiver!

(SDR = Software Defined Radio)

$499.00 AUD
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  • Dual VFO simultaneous receive!
  • Superwide main-band coverage of 50kHz~1.3GHz in all modes; AM/FM/WFM/SSB/CW
  • Sub-band coverage in AM/FMN; 118~171MHz and 336~470MHz
  • Huge 1200 channel memory 
  • Voice-guidance system reads entering/entered frequency
  • Easy-to-use twin dials
  • Rugged polycarbonate body with rubber protectors
  • Long-lasting 1800mAh Li-ion battery pack provides nearly 15 hours of operation at full audio output in single receive mode
  • Large, brightly illuminated full dot-matrix LCD and keypad
  • Dual VFOs plus Channel Scope
  • Dual Channel-Scope (Alinco's patented spectrum analyzer- like feature)
  • Frequency counter and flash tune, too!
  • "Bug detector" searches for hidden transmitters
  • RF gain and attenuator for both main/sub VFOs
  • IF bandwidth >15kHz @ -6dB
  • IQ bandwidth 86kHz @ -3dB
  • IQ signal allows 3rd party software to operate the DJ-X11E as a SDR - amazing!
  • SDR = Software Defined Radio
  • The 10.7MHz IF output can be utilised with other receiver-related software such as at Winrad www.winrad.org and www.SDradio.eu/sdradio/
  • Supplied with EBP-74 Li-ion 3.7V @ 1800mA/h battery pack, EDH-36 (accepts 3 x AA) dry cell battery case, AC charger
  • Options; ESC-50 soft case, EME-6 miniature earphone, EME-26 curly cord earphone, EDH-33 cigarette lighter cable, EDS-12 remote controller and ERW-4C, ERW-7 and ERW-8
    PC connection cables.

ALL-NEW DX-R8
Genuine high performance communications receiver!

New low price!

$699.00 AUD
In stock!

***Outstanding performance***

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  • General coverage receive from 150KHz to 35MHz in all modes!
  • Receives in SSB, CW, AM and FMN modes
  • Dual VFO operation
  • Remoteable front panel!
    (EDS-17 cable option required)
  • Large easy-to-read alphanumeric display
  • Direct frequency entry via the front panel keypad
  • SDR - Software Defined Radio! Free software required for SDR mode operation
  • IF Shift, RIT, noise blanker and narrow filtering features
  • Enhanced scanning modes
  • Front panel selectable normal bandwidths; SSB/CW 2.4kHz wide, FM/AM 6kHz wide
  • Front panel selectable narrow bandwidths; SSB 1.0kHz, CW 500Hz (A.F.), AM(N) 2.4kHz
  • Frequency stability; +/- 1ppm
  • RF attenuator and receive preamplifier
  • 600 memories in 3 banks
  • Front facing speaker
  • Dimensions; 240w x 94h x 255d (mm). Weight; 4.1kg
  • Audio output; 2W @ 10% THD
  • Note; VFO tunes down to
    30kHz, but performance is not guaranteed from 30kHz-150kHz
  • Compare to Icom IC-R75
  • Includes Vanson SMP-1000A AC/DC plug-pack type power supply and EDC-37 DC cable
  • Options;  EDC-36 mobile DC cable, EDC-37 DC cable,
    EDS-17 separation kit and
    ERW-7 programming cable

 


Alinco DJ-X7E

$299.00 AUD
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The new DJ-X7E has AMAZING audio quality and provides many scanning receiver capabilities in a thin, credit card sized scanning receiver!

  • Super wideband receive high performance 100KHz to 1300MHz scanning receiver
  • Illuminated LCD display
  • Triple conversion receive in AM and NFM modes, double in FMW
  • 1,000 channel memory, CTCSS
  • Independent mode selection
  • 5 operating modes, e.g. VFO.
  • Internal ferrite bar antenna for improved MW and SW receive
  • 20dB attenuation selectable
  • Outstanding AM/FM BC receive
  • Computer connection and cable cloning via optional ERW-4C
  • Includes EBP-58N 3.7V @ 600mA/h Li-Ion battery and AC charger
  • Export continuous coverage "E" model (not the cellular-blocked USA "T" version)

Alinco DJ-X3E

Outstanding value and
genuine hi-tech scanner!

Super low price!

$199.00 AUD
In stock!
 

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There's a world of adventure riding the airwaves and Alinco's DJ-X3E "credit card" sized scanning receiver puts you in the middle of the action!

  • Super wideband receive high performance 100KHz to 1300MHz scanning receiver
  • Illuminated LCD display
  • Triple conversion receive
  • WFM, NFM and AM modes plus WFM stereo, too! Note;
    WFM stereo reception requires use of stereo headphones
  • 700 channel memory
  • Internal ferrite bar antenna
  • "Bug" detector mode finds hidden transmitters
  • High quality audio
  • Includes dry cell battery case.
  • Export continuous coverage "E" model (not the cellular-blocked USA "T" version)
  • Beware of those who falsely claim to be authorised Alinco dealers. To confirm a dealer's status email Alinco in Japan or check at www.alinco.com
Icom scanning receivers

First with three year Australian warranty on new Icom!
 

IC-R6

$299.00 AUD
In stock!

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  • Wideband receive 0.100MHz to 1309.995MHz
  • 1300 alphanumeric memory channels
  • Programmable FMN, FMW and AM modes
  • Includes 2 x AA NiMH  batteries and AC charger!
    Beware of competitors who don't include batteries/charger!
  • Computer programmable
  • ANDREWS OPC-478-ACS programming cable A$39.00

IC-R20

$699.00
In stock!

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  • Dual-watch receive facility
  • Shortwave to microwave, Wideband coverage
  • 4-hour 32MB digital recorder also features an automatic recording function which will record when a received signal appears and then pause when the received signal disappears
  • CTCSS, DTCS tone signalling
  • Alphanumeric memory channels
  • Band scope feature
  • Includes Icom BP-206Li battery and AC charger

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Andrews IC-R20-ACS USB programming lead...A$39.00
 

IC-RX7

$399.00 AUD
Please place order

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  • Wideband Receive
  • Alphanumeric Memory Channels
  • Programmable FMN, FMW and AM modes

 


IC-R75

 New low price!

$899.00 AUD
In stock!

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  • High performance multi-mode communications receiver allows all-mode (SSB-AM-CW-FM)reception to 60MHz!
  • The optional UT-106 DSP digital noise reduction (DNR) board greatly improves signal to noise ratio by reducing noise!
  • PC programmable
  • Multiple scan modes
  • Optional filter slots
  • Superior receiving performance
  • Synchronous AM detection
  • Very easy to use
  • UT-106 DSP board is optional at only $149 from us!


 IC-R2500

$999.00 AUD
In stock!

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  • Dual watch capable
  • Diversity reception (2 ant. req.)
  • Diversity reception is not available when using dual watch
  • Remoteable front panel
  • 10kHz-3,300MHz all-mode rec.
  • Wide LCD display for easy independent band control
  • 1,000 alphanumeric memory channels with Dynamic Memory Scan (DMS) management
  • VSC, NB, IF filter width select.
  • AFC, IF shift, timer, AGC select.
  • Short or long squelch delay
  • CTCSS/DTCSS + duplex mode
  • 20dB RF att. (below 1300MHz)
  • Cloning function for read/write
  • All functions avail., if using PC
  • Optional DSP w/UT-106; A$149
  • Optional UT122; APCO25 digital decoding board is now A$229
  • Optional UT-118 D-Star board
  • Supplied with approved AC power pack, 3.4m long controller cable, antenna, USB cable and software CD

IC-R8500

New low price!

$1999.00 AUD
In stock!

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  • Superior receiving performance from 100kHz to 2GHz
  • AM, LSB, USB, CW, FMN, FMW
  • Triple conversion, with 107dB dynamic range and 27.5dB 3IP
  • Multiple bandpass filters for better 0.1-30MHz performance
  • Built-In CI-V and RS232C for direct computer control
  • Keypad frequency entry
  • Large backlit LCD display
  • IF shift - reduces interference
  • Selectable AGC timing
  • Audio Peak Filtering (APF)
  • 1000 memory channels
  • Multiple scanning selections
  • 10Hz to 1MHz frequency steps
  • Meter settable squelch
  • Noise blanker
  • 10, 20, 30dB RF attenuator
  • Recording jack - and recording activation jack, too!
  • Operates on 12V DC or 240V AC


 IC-R9500

$17,999.00 AUD
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  • Dual watch capable and many, many more features...

AOR scanning receivers

One year warranty

AOR AR8600MK2

New low price!


$1099.00 AUD
Please place order

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The AR8600 Mark2 is an amazingly versatile receiver which can be used mobile, base or transportable. It can be powered from an external 12V DC power supply, 12V vehicle or from an optional internally fitted NiCad battery pack. 
Due to continuous development of AOR products, the AR8600 Mark2 has been enhanced in several areas. It now receives from 100kHz to 3000MHz (3.0GHz) - with improved lower frequencies sensitivity, too!
Features a 1,000 channel memory.
Enhanced short wave performance has been achieved by the addition of more bandpass filters and also a selection of alternative I.F. filters.
An AC plug pack is included.

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                         NEW!

AR-8600-P25 APCO25 DIGITAL DECODING BOARD FOR AR-8600II
                 
Order required

                  $399.00 AUD
 


AOR AR8200 Mk3

$699.00 AUD
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The AR8200 Mk3 has quickly established itself as the 'top notch' hand portable receiver, providing unsurpassed features.
The AR8200 Mk3 has evolved from the AR8200 Mk2, drawing upon the successful award winning AR5000 and AR8600 Mk2 receiver designs.

Extended receive frequency coverage of up to 3GHz and 1,000 channel memory!
 
The AR8200 Mk3 features improved display illumination.

Includes high capacity NiMH AA batteries and AC charger, too!

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                         NEW!

SR-2200 "Black box" wideband scanning receiver covers 25MHz to 3GHz and may be controlled via rear panel RS-232 and USB connections. 
                 
Order required

                  $2399.00 AUD


AOR AR-Mini

New low price!

$349.00 AUD
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High-performance 100kHz-1.3GHz tiny handheld scanning receiver. Has 1000ch. memory and receives in AM, FMN and FMW modes.
Includes belt clip, wrist strap, two 2500mA/h Ni-MH
batteries and AC charger.


-NEW-

AR-5001DU wideband communications receiver!

  • Receives 40kHz-3,150MHz
  • USB-LSB-CW-WFM-NFM-AM
    and AM synchronous modes!
  • 2,000 alphanumeric memory channels store mode, step...
  • Bandwidths; 200Hz, 500Hz, 3kHz, 6kHz, 15kHz, 30kHz, 100kHz, 200kHz and 300kHz
  • Two dual-frequency modes!
  • Special tri-frequency mode!
  • 5 VFOs, DTMF decode, CW pitch, auto notch, noise reduction, noise blanker, etc.
  • Has keypad entry, precision S-meter and SD card port
  • High resolution spectrum displ.
  • Options; APCO P25 mode board, AS5000 antenna switch, DC8600 DC cigarette lighter lead, I/Q, GPS, IP control unit and mobile mounting bracket


AOR AR-8200 Mk.III handheld accessories

Available on your order. Deposit required
Type Price $(AUD)
8200PC - PC programming cable - for AR-8200 series $139.00
ABF-128 Airband (108-136MHz) bandpass filter. BNC-F & BNC-M fitted $139.00
ARC-8200 Advanced control software by Butel $139.00
CC-8200A PC RS-232C cable w/level shift, DB-9 $199.00
CR-8200 Recording adaptor lead for AR-8200 series $139.00
CT-8200 CTCSS squelch and search slot card $199.00
DA-3000 Discone antenna covers 25MHz to 2GHz  $249.00
DC-8000 DC lead assembly (fused) with cigarette lighter plug fitted $39.00
EM-8200 External memory (4,000 memory) slot card $189.00
IF-8200 Data interface cable, 1m long. Radio plug/10 wires fanned out $49.00
RA-8200 Flexible rubber antenna, 160mm long, w/BNC plug fitted $59.00
RA-8600 BNC telescopic antenna, 650mm, w/swivel hinge, BNC plug $59.00
RT-8200 "Reaction Tune" special cable assembly - sold out!   $99.00
SC-8200 Soft case for AR-8200 series - Shipment just arrived!  $39.00
SM-8200 Mk.3 Service manual - complete $59.00
TE-8200 Tone eliminator (256 steps) slot card $129.00
USB-8200 PC USB programming cable (w/level shift) $189.00
VI-8200 Voice inversion slot card, analogue, 157 steps $189.00
Above accessory prices are based on seafreight. Airmail costs extra.  
AOR AR-8600 Mk.II mobile/base accessories

Available on your order. Deposit required
Type Price $(AUD)
AR-8600-P25 Digital decoding board (APCO25 Police - for AR-8600II) $399.00
ARC-8600 Advanced control software by Butel $139.00
BP-8600 Nicad battery pack (provides about 2 hours of operation).
It will not fit inside the radio if the TV-8600 is already installed
$129.00
CT-8200 CTCSS squelch and search slot card $199.00
DA-3000 Discone antenna covers 25MHz to 2GHz  $249.00
DC-8600 DC lead assembly with cigarette lighter plug fitted $29.00
EM-8200 External memory (4,000 memory) slot card $189.00
MM-8600 Mobile mounting bracket (expensive!) $199.00
RA-8600 BNC telescopic antenna (650mm long) w/swivel hinge $59.00
SA-7000 30kHz-2GHz superwideband passive vertical omni-directional antenna, 1.8m long. Two vertical elements. 15m of RG-58 w/BNC-M $499.00
SDU-5600 Spectrum display unit $2499.00
TE-8200 Tone eliminator (256 steps) slot card $129.00
VI-8200 Voice inversion slot card, analogue, 157 steps $189.00
Above accessory prices are based on seafreight. Airmail costs extra.  

***NEW***

GRE
 
APCO25 digital scanners
 



***NEW***

GRE PSR-600 APCO25
DIGITAL MOBILE SCANNING RECEIVER...A$799
In stock! 

***NEW***

GRE PSR-500 APCO25
DIGITAL HANDHELD SCANNING RECEIVER...A$799
In stock! 
 

Authorised Uniden dealer since 1976

Uniden scanning receivers
 

Uniden EXI30XLT

$139.00 AUD
In stock!

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  • Compact handheld design
  • Receives VHF Low band, FM broadcast band, Airband (AM mode), VHF Hi-band and UHF
  • 213 user favourite channels
  • Programmable channels
  • 8 pre-programmed service banks
  • 3 instant channels
  • 7 frequency bands - see below
  • Favourite scan
  • Keypad lock function
  • Dimensions; 53mm W
    x 2.8mm D x 106.8mm H
  • BNC socket fitted!


 


Uniden UBC73XLT

$179.00 AUD
In stock!
 

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The new UBC73XLT handheld scanner has a full frequency display and 100 programmable memory channels - 7 bands. Featuring 'Close Call RF Capture Technology', this scanner automatically 'listens' for nearby or close transmissions and immediately tunes to that frequency. It has 10 search banks.
Australian version.
Receives 25-88, 108-174 and 400-512 MHz. Priority scanning, etc.
Includes a dual-earpiece lead, cigarette lighter adaptor lead and Australian frequencies on CD.

 


Uniden UBC93XLT

$249.00 AUD
In stock!
 

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The UBC93XLT handheld scanner has a full frequency display and offers 200 programmable memory channels. Australian version.

It has 'Close Call RF Capture Technology' and it covers the 800MHz band.

Frequency ranges received are 25-88, 108-174, 400-512 and 806-956 MHz. Priority scanning, etc.
Includes AC charger and two NiMH batteries.

UNIDEN UBC-396XT Digital APCO25 handheld scanning receiver - outstanding value!

= NEW MODEL =

$469.00 AUD
In stock!

  • Compact DIGITAL scanner
  • Trunk Tracking Version IV
  • Receives 25-520, 758-960 and 1240-1300MHz (23cm) bands
  • 25,000 "dynamic" channels
  • "Close Call" near-field RF capture technology
  • Bandscope for panoramic displaying of in-band signals
  • Multicolour LCD backlighting
  • 8 service searches; Police, Marine, Railroad, Air, HF CB, UHF CB, Racing and FM BCB
  • 100 quick-select keys
  • DCS/CTCSS rapid decode
  • 10 search banks, too!
  • Temporary lockout system
  • Frequency steps from 5-100kHz
  • 500 (250) temporary + 250 permanent search lockouts
  • IF Exchange allows swapping to alternative IF frequency
  • Frequency/ID auto-store
  • Lockout Search features allows skipping of continuous signals
  • 16-character text tagging
  • Strong signal attenuator
  • Upgradeable firmware
  • PC programming and control
  • Memory backup
  • Battery save and battery level
  • Repeater reverse feature
  • SMA-F socket fitted.
  • SMA-M to BNC-F adaptor included, too!

UNIDEN UBC-330CRS Scanning receiver - outstanding value!

= NEW MODEL =

$149.00 AUD
In stock!

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Desktop clock radio scanner

  • Desktop/side-table design
  • 100 channel memory (10 banks)
  • AM/FM broadcast bands and TV audio! Stores 10 AM and 20 FM/TV broadcast channels
  • Frequency range: 531-1.7MHz, 25-50.745MHz, 70-174MHz, 400-512MHz. 9kHz step AM BC
  • Typical sensitivity (12dB SINAD) e.g. VHF Hi 0.3uV, UHF 0.4uV
  • Priority, scan and search
  • Clock/alarm with "snooze"
  • Channel memory scanning
  • Turbo scan @ 180 ch/s (5kHz steps), 60 ch/s search or scan
  • Pre-programmed searching for Police, Railroad, Marine, 477MHz UHF CB and 27MHz AM CB
  • Air-band search, too!
  • Backlit LCD display
  • Memory backup.
  • Low loss BNC antenna socket!
  • Low battery alert in batt. oper.
  • Touch-key tone assists prog.
  • Accepts 3 x AA batteries. During external DC operation internal batteries are not charged. AC plug pack supplied
  • BNC socket fitted!

=NEW MODEL=

UNIDEN UBC-355XLT Desktop/mobile scanner!

$199.00 AUD
In stock!

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  • Desktop/in-car design
  • 300 channel memory (10 banks)
  • "Close Call" near-field RF capture technology
  • 8 pre-programmed service banks - and a private bank
  • Private/analogue/police/railroad/
    fire/ambulance/air/marine/UHF CB and AM CB, too!
  • 8 frequency banks
  • Band, Service and Close Call search programs
  • Lockout Search features allows skipping of continuous signals
  • Turbo search at 180 steps per second (5kHz step only)
  • Memory backup
  • Receives 25-88, 108-174, 400-520 and 806-956MHz bands
  • BNC socket fitted!

 

Yaesu scanning receivers

First with three year warranty on new Yaesu!

New! VR-160 handheld...A$349
 


VR-160

New low price!

$349.00 AUD
In stock!
 

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For the monitoring professional who's on the go, the VR-160 hand-held receiver is the ideal choice! Featuring AM/FM continuous coverage receive from 100 kHz up to 1300 MHz (not cellular blocked), rugged construction and amazing ease of operation.
The VR-160 provides up to 1256 memory channels.
You can store all your favourite stations, whether they're on shortwave, local AM broadcast or FM public service frequencies!
Programming lead (if required) is either the CT-29A or USB-29.

  • Wideband frequency coverage with easy access
  • Simple one-touch memory recall for high priority stations
  • Massive 1256-channel memory
  • Memory channels include 156
    preset shortwave broadcast band and marine band channels 
  • Ultra-long battery life
  • Straightforward 4-button operation
  • Many scanning modes
  • AF dual (sub receive) function allows AM or FM stereo broadcast band reception and the monitoring of another band at the same time!
  • Internal ferrite bar antenna for AM broadcast band reception
  • External DC input socket fitted

                 
                 NOTES

Insurance cover for goods in transit is available from us for only $2 per $100 value of goods. Please advise us if you require this option when ordering.

Please consider insurance because we are not responsible for loss of parcels or damage sustained by parcels - the carrier is responsible! We do pack well!

Please do NOT write <fragile> on anything you send to us as doing so greatly increases the risk of damage. Please try to "double-box" all items sent to us.

Warranties are not transferable. We don't offer replacement warranties.
Customer-caused damage is not covered by warranty, of course.

 

GME scanners

Authorised GME dealer since 1976 --> yes, 1976!

GME RX-1300 Handheld Scanning Receiver

$279.00 AUD
In stock!

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The RX1300 wideband analogue scanner has been designed to meet many requirements. With the RX1300 you will be able to listen to analogue transmissions from many varied sources some of which are emergency services, marine, railroad, aircraft, motor racing pit crews and drivers, other sporting events, TV and AM/FM broadcasts to name a few.

  • Frequency range: 150 kHz - 1309 MHz including aviation N.D.B.s
  • 1300 memory locations
  • 11 frequency bands
  • Direct frequency input
  • Channel scanning
  • Adjustable squelch control
  • Priority scanning
  • Backlit LCD display
  • Dual watch capability

Andrews Communications Systems
Shop 8, 41-51 Bathurst St, Greystanes, NSW 2145
Telephone: (02) 9636 9060, (02) 9688 4301