Description
The Moonraker AR-109 Airband Scanner Radio is a great radio for aircraft and aviation enthusiasts providing excellent RF performance in a convenient pocket size. The Moonraker AR-109 Airband Scanner Radio provides many features typically associated with much more expensive radios including frequency readout, squelch control, signal strength indicator, and NiMH rechargeable batteries. The Moonraker AR-109 Airband Scanner Radio is ideal for your flight bag or glove box, keep the Moonraker AR-109 Airband Scanner close by and you will never miss the action.
The Moonraker AR-109 Airband Scanner Radio offers full coverage of the VHF AM air band with special air band frequency steps at 8.333 KHz or 25 KHz. Feature packed, including 99 programmable memory channels, Scan, Dual Watch, in the VHF NFM band, in the VHF WFM band.
The Moonraker AR-109 Airband Scanner Radio also covers the VHF NBFM band, used by amateur radio operators, narrowcast FM services and the VHF marine band, and commercial two way radio services, as well as the FM broadcast band. Includes USB charger and charging cable to recharge NiMH batteries.
Specifications
| VHF Air Band | 118-139.975 MHz |
| VHF NFM Band | 137-175.99 MHz |
| WFM Radio Band | 87.5-108MHz |
Features
– Squelch Control
– External Antenna Socket
– Earphone Socket
– Signal Strength Inditator
– 99 Memory Positions
– Automatic Scan
– Dual Watch
– Keypad Lock
Accessories
– Rechargable Batteries
– Belt Clip
– Micro USB charging cable
– 87 x 56 x 29 mm – 100 grams
Brian (verified owner) –
I purchased this receiver for three main reasons:
1. Dedicated Airband receiver
2. Portability
3. Ease of use
The AR 109 meets all of these needs – this particular model is the “Moonraker” – it has a nice easy grip matte rubber exterior, light weight, compact size and has the option of using rechargeable batteries (included) or AA alkaline batteries (not included). The radio was easy to listen to right out of the box. The instruction manual is easy to follow for more detailed use of the radio.
The reason for 4 rather than 5 star rating is because the sound quality is only fair, granted the small size necessitates a small speaker but this reduces the readability of transmissions outdoors. The battery compartment is a bit tight when trying to install batteries.
Overall, I am glad I got this radio, as it does pick up a great deal of radio chatter between the airport (11 km away) and aircraft. So easy to carry with me on a walk, hike or relaxing in the park. I also like having the FM band included for broadcast listening to the many FM stations here in the Toronto area. VHF NFM doesn’t offer a whole lot here in this digital age, but I can pick up taxi services, rail and weather broadcasts, as well as local HAMs on the 144 MHz band.
Looking forward to many years of scanning with this little radio and it’s big features.