Classic 400-channel desktop analog scanner manufactured in Japan by GRE for RadioShack in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Widely regarded as "vintage scanner royalty" and a favorite among radio hobbyists, it is well known for its high-speed scanning and sensitive receiver design.
Key Specifications & Features
- Channel Capacity: 400 programmable regular channels (organized in 10 banks of 40), plus 10 monitor channels and search pairs.
- Frequency Coverage: Typically spans 25 MHz to 1300 MHz (with a small gap around 520–760 MHz depending on the specific regional version).
- Scanning Technology: Equipped with "Hyperscan" high-speed frequency tracking and a channel delay feature.
- Audio & Outputs: Features a top-mounted speaker, front headphone jack, rear external speaker jack, and a tape-out/line-level recording jack.
- Power Options: Runs on standard 120V/230V AC household power or 13.8V DC, with a 9-volt battery compartment to preserve memory during power outages.