A link has been getting passed around the internet from the Universal Radio website that has a used scanner up for sale that has, erm, been “modified” by its previous owner and it’s been listed with a rather enticing description.
The page can be found by clicking here, but the text is preserved below… but you’ll want to click through to the page (if it’s still listed) to see the detailed pictures.
The Bearcat BC346XT covers VHF Low, VHF High, VHF Air, UHF, 800 MHz public service (less cellular) and 1.2 GHz. This unit has been modified by the previous owner. The antenna has been angled for enhanced tropospheric ducting reception. The right panel and jacks have been removed to increase ventilation. The unit has been flattened to increase aerodynamic efficiency. The battery cover has been removed and tire tracks added to the rear panel. The digital display has a slight crack developing.
Pretty funny! I performed a similar mod to a keyer years ago…