Richard:

Thanks for the encouragement.

Someone else mentioned a scanner and I don't think I want a scanner. Don't
really know why, but I just prefer turning knobs.

I'll be checking in flying mags and still monitoring this news group.

Harlan

"Richard Davies" wrote in message
...
There are a lot of pocket airband receivers around, dedicated to 108-136
MHz
approx. (Military are on UHF).

They are used by teenage aircraft-spotters at airshows and near airfields,
by U/T pilots getting to know air traffic control proceedures - and a
whole
lot of people who are just hooked on the flying lark.

Also small TX/RX ones used by general-aviation pilots as emergency
back-up.

You'll find masses of adverts in the flying magazines.

I'm in the UK, so can't quote US suppliers, but it shouldn't be difficult
to
find them.

Best wishes

RichardD
Devon, UK