Radio Options
Hi Nexusix,
If you are flying, I’d suggest a transceiver, rather than a receiver, that way you have back up comms if the aircraft radio quits. It’s a bit more expensive at this stage, but well worth it. You can still use it as a receiver.
Sporty’s Pilot Shop sells the SP 200A, which does lots of useful things and covers the 8.33Khz channel spacing, handy for when we get it inflicted on us all! They also do a receiver only version which is somewhat cheaper.
Another receiver only type is the Yupituru MVT7100. It covers everything including Air Bands, Marine VHF, SSB, AM & FM, 100Khz to 1650Mhz. A good all round receiver, but relatively expensive. I’m not sure where you’d get one of those in the ‘States. A cheaper aeronautical bands receiver is the Maycom AR108. Again, I’m not sure where you’d get one of those in Sunny CA.
Hope this helps.
Safe Flying
WKW