RadioShack Scanning Receiver Gets FCC Nod

When was the last time a scanner was on your Christmas list? Approved on the FCC's list a couple of days ago was this scanner from RadioShack. Identified as Scanning Receiver AMWUB351, the confidentiality request has the following note: "Because public disclosure of the material might be harmful if information used in this application were used to modify the unit to illegally scan or tune Cellular Radio Service channels, this letter is to remind all persons involved that scanning receivers are automatically protected under 47CFR Section 0.457(d)(1)(ii) that the following be should withheld." It, of course, refers to the circuit description and schematic diagrams.

The scanner requires a mounting area that measures 50mm x 180mm x 135mm. It is powered either by a wall outlet or your vehicle's cigarette lighter. The antenna length can be modified according to the frequencies you want to monitor. You can listen in onto the CB band, police (fire/emergency), aircraft and HAM band services.

Nifty little addition to your car, if you're tired of your iPod or Sirius satellite radio. No word on the pricing or availability yet.