Airband radio, UK?

Question

is there any way i can listen to the airband radio system in the UK, using a normal household radio (one that just uses FM/ AM)? or do i have to buy a specific airband scanner, to reach the 108 to 117.975 MHz frequency?

thanks for the help

Answer 1

I'm answering from the US, but I think I can safely say that most (like 99%) of AM/FM radios sold over the past several years are not set to go further up the dial than 107.9 (maybe 108 in some parts of the world).

I could be wrong and if so, I'm sure a radio tekkie from the UK will set me straight.

-a guy named duh

Answer 2

You need a scanner as most am/Fm radios won't go that far (plus aircraft broadcast in the AM mode but the radio is set up to use FM usually on those frequencies

Try this link for help

http://www.radioscan.co.uk/airband-scann...