Uniden Bearcat BCT15X Scanner

[blackswan40]

Hi, All just purchased the bearcat bctx15 scanner having loads of fun with it downloaded a freeware program called free scan that allows you to programme the scanner.
Had to buy USB serial patch lead because new laptops/desktops dont have a nine-pin serial port.
For the past two days, there has been a big military exercise Spartan/Valkrie
involving lots of aircraft and elements of the royal airforce Spartan air landing battalion.
I have picked up a lot of air traffic radio communication from multiple frequencies I live just outside Darlington Northumberland.
I don't know where the exercise took place maybe in Scotland or down south but was surprised how far the scanners reach is with the standard telescopic antenna.
I also pick up Newcastle airport Approach and Tower also Teesvalley Airport and control zones Staffa, East, West, Talla, Moray, Wallasey, and Raf Leeming
when I have saved up enough pennies I will be getting a better antenna with a longer reach a Diamond D-777