This is the new MK-II Black Box radio now with switchable Audio Filter and is designed to receive all AM airband VHF transmissions within range. While normal scanners frequently miss signals when scanning, the Black-Box misses nothing. So, even if you have no idea of your local air traffic's frequencies, the Black Box will bring them in, loud and clear. Great for air shows or when travelling around. The Black-Box instantly receives any transmitted airband signal; it can even manage several at a time! No tuning is necessary. The supplied earpiece acts as an antenna, and a switchable built-in speaker is also featured. Background noise is kept under control by the inclusion of a squelch control. And while other airband radios cannot be used inside an aircraft cabin, this model has no internal oscillators that can radiate, so it can be classified in the same category as an MP3 player. You can now hear flight deck communications from the cabin. The Black-Box combines excellent sensitivity with great versatility. To reduce interference from strong local signals, a carefully designed multi-stage filter is included. So check out the Black-Box today and hear what you have been missing!

FEATURES:

• Complete AM VHF Airband Coverage
• No tuning necessary
• Non radiating device
• Safe in aircraft cabin
• Antenna built into earpiece (included)
• Built-in selectable speaker
• Squelch control
• On/off light
• 12v External power socket
• Supplied with 12v car cigar adaptor
• Internal power from PP3 battery (not included)
  
  

Specifications:

• Frequency : 118-137MHz
• Channels : All including 8.333kHz spacing
• Scan speed : Instant
• Mode : AM
• Sensitivity : Typically 2uV
• Audio : 1 Watt max
• Phone socket : 3.5mm mono
• Power : 9 - 13.8V DC
• Internal : PP3 dry cell (not supplied)
• External : 12v via 2.1mm short reach socket
• Current : 20 - 30 mA average
• Size : 110h x 70w x 23d (mm)
• Weight : 200g approx

It should be understood that this is very much a "near field" device designed to receive signals within close proximity to the user (up to about a mile), providing a very simplistic approach to AirBand monitoring. It will suit many users I'm sure, including existing scanner owners as a supplementary piece of kit, but remember it does not provide the accepted facilities, features and reception range you'll get from a scanner.