Help: Two-way Radio

[StraightSix]

Yup, I remember that
Nakukuha ko nuon sa Baguio ang signal niyan sa Clark. I remember using a DIY'ed quagi antenna for that (combination quad and yagi). Ang tagal na niyang antenna mo ah, hehe. Kalaban mo kasi sa antenna yung corrosion sa contacts.

I've met a number of pinoy scanner enthusiasts/SWL's (shortwave listeners) in my life, and I can't remember anyone mentioning a need for a license. Countries usually don't require one when you can only receive, although some may impose conditions like you can't listen on police and cellular phone frequencies, or use it while mobile. Most scanners have these radio bands already blocked out, but some models can receive continously between the limits.

I used to have a Realistic handheld scanner which I "unblocked". For a while it was entertaining to listen to cellular conversations. The networks were still analog then, like Mobiline. But getting into the conversation is much better for me .

[HIFI]

Otep,

I've used a 9130 before...back in the 80s. It's a good radio, all mode...meaning it's capable of different type of modulation implementation (e.g. SSB, FM, AM).

The model was highly regarded for it's ability to distinguish, between a true signal and a harmonic or undesirable signal (splatters). The splatters was a concern back in the 80s, when there were so many illegals bootlegging the channels.

As mentioned by many, it was designed for electronics hobbyist on amateur radio. To my knowledge, it will only work between 144 to 148 MHz.

Here is the Philippines, the legal frequencies for 2M amateur radio is 144 to 146MHz. You will need to take a qualifying exams at NTC for licensing.

As for expanding the frequency for the 9130 to work on 158MHz - probability is very slim. Also, it is unlikely that NTC will allow you to register a radio used for amateur radio for commercial purposes/professional use.

Nevertheless, the 9130 is a classic and will remain so.

If you're interested to join the local amateur radio community, I suggest you check out www.para.org.ph

BTW, the "4.300.0" on the picture means 144.3000 MHz.

[OTEP]

Nice info Thanks!