Should be fine locally but no idea of range. thank you! BRETT K WINCHESTER PM KD7JN VOLUNTEER & READING SERVICES MANAGER [log in to unmask] http://www.icbvi.state.id.us/brochure/RADIO.HTM Member IAAIS International Association of Audio Information Services IDAHO COMMISSION f/t BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED - ICBVI P O BOX 83720, 341 W WASHINGTON, BOISE IDAHO 83720-0012 208-334-3220 ext 104 +7=voice mail after hours, Fax 208-334-2963 >>> Steve Gomes <[log in to unmask]> 08/22/02 08:23AM >>> I was thinking of using a bed monitor because I am hard of hearing and wanted to lisen to the scanner or other radio. that way I could carry the monitor with me. I need a good signal however. Do you think this idea would work? Visit my web page at www.rellek.com/stevegomes