Any recommendations on which brand and model of race scanner headset combination would be best for Nascar race

Question

I am looking for the best sound quality, best noise reduction, able to pick up MRN radio and one that will allow more than one person to hook into.

Answer 1

That all depends. You want to buy one?

First: get one with at least 100 channels. This way you can program it so the channels coincide with the car numbers. Makes it real easy to tune in whoever you want. Save the remaining channels for track frequencies, ie: control tower,
Emergency Services, etc.

Second: If you want top quality, go with Uniden-Bearcat or Motorola. You want to keep costs down, you can find very reasonable deals at RadioShack.

Third: Get good headphones. Not those crappy foam things. Get something that'll help keep out noise. Also: if you'll be wearing it on your belt, spring the extra few bucks for a stubby antenna. Also: I personally use a unit (from RadioShack) that can use either AA batteries or rechargeables. NiCd's go dead all of a sudden, & if you don't have anywhere to charge them, you're S.O.L. You can also buy a splitter for plugging in multiple sets of headphones. If you go with RadioShack, you get it all in one stop.

Fourth: Team, tower MRN & EMS frequencies are available at the track, cheap. At most events, you get them included in your program. If you do your homework beforehand, you can tune in everybody within miles of the track.

Answer 2

I use a Uniden 230 with a stub antenna. That's gonna cover just about any possible need you have. It's compact, can hook on a belt or be put in a cargo pocket real easy when walking around. There's other models so just search and compare.

The noise reduction is all about the headsets, so shop around. Just look for the ones that say they reduce noice. Basically theres only a handful to compare anyways.

As far as hooking up multiple headsets, just go to radio shack and look for a splitter. The headphone jack on mine is no different from my iPod headphone connector.

Next time you're at a track check out the trailers with scanners for models and accessories, just keep in mind you'll probably save money buy ordering online.

Last thing--they are now selling those yellow Trakscan things you've seen them show on TV. Its got a small video screen and shows replays and other stats on it. But I would recommend renting one before buying just to check it out. Same headset rules apply to these too.

Answer 3

The Uniden SC230 is nice (about $200-250). So are the TruScan RACEceivers (about $150-200). The NEXTEL FanView are very cool, but are $50 to rent for a day, $70 for the weekend. To buy it is about $375, and you have to pay $10 to activate it each weekend you use it. Expensive. And, I'm not sure, but I think only one headset will hook up to it...

I was looking to upgrage, but decided to keep my regular driver scanner that I got from the NASCAR.com superstore. (I got mine on clearance plus a % off, so I only paid like $60 for mine. Only problem is it is Tony Stewart and I'm not a Smoke fan!)

Answer 4

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Answer 5

sry man no idea on the scanner itself but for headphones get the big over the head headphones noise cancles help cuz if you turn them on the increase volume

Answer 6

well if you get it at the track i would go with the nextel fan view it has everything in it scanner and video

Answer 7

What jaynarie said.

Answer 8

MOTOROLLA.