http://forums.radioreference.com/ The place for new users to discuss how to get started, and generally feel safe from the rest of the rabid technical community. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:04:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.radioreference.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.radioreference.com/ http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164943-heard-some-cool-stuff-unsure-what-do.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36:53 GMT Hi Folks,
Was stumbling through the Service Search frequencies of my bcd396xt (I still can't figure how to program it properly!) when I came accross some members of a law enforcement surveillance team in my area chatting. These guys were exhibiting terrible radio discipline - calling themselves and other officers by first and last name, naming suspects and giving their location by naming streets by real name.
Clearly they thought they were on a secure network. It made for really interesting listening, especially because I knew the area they were in.
My question is, do I post the frequency in the appropriate area forum so other can enjoy it? If I post it, I worry that the officers will find out they are not on a secure net and change to one that is. Given their employer, I am sure they have the ability to do so.
Discussion?
Thanks,
Gator596 ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum Gator596 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164943-heard-some-cool-stuff-unsure-what-do.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164811-getting-upgraded-new-equipment.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:35:04 GMT I got a pro-2022 which i am going to replace. I want it all.. I like to beable to connect to my computer and use the scanners via computer.. I would like to decode data of all kinds, ship info/airplanes all of that. . I have so far figured out that i need 1 bcd996xt for trunked... I got a pro-2022 which i am going to replace.

I want it all.. I like to beable to connect to my computer and use the scanners via computer..

I would like to decode data of all kinds, ship info/airplanes all of that. .

I have so far figured out that i need

1 bcd996xt for trunked systems.

Either a Icom 1500 or a 2500 for windowns controlled wideband recieve and data decoding stuff..

does this cover it?

do i need the 2500 over the 1500.. and what about winradio?

or is there a good wideband reciever with computer control interface as good as the icom or winradio..

or is a better idea to get the rfspace iq?

Thanks ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum brusso99 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164811-getting-upgraded-new-equipment.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164707-scanning-looks-complicated.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:51:58 GMT compared to the scanners years ago these new scanners sure look confusing. I just read Easy to Read Pro-106/197/PSR500/600 Digital scanner manual boy my head is about to explode. I'm supposed to get a PSR 500 next week, hope I can learn it. ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum Terp http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164707-scanning-looks-complicated.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164686-mobile-scanning-legal.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:26:09 GMT What are the legalities involved in driving around with a scanner? Is there somewhere I can check for my area? What are the legalities involved in driving around with a scanner? Is there somewhere I can check for my area? ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum cola http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164686-mobile-scanning-legal.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164628-question-about-frequency-types.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:40:20 GMT i'm pretty new to this, and i've got a question. i've got the codes in i want and all, but i keep seeing stuff like TX, RX, M, BM, RM, and i have no idea what these mean. and on the tones, i keep seeing stuff like PL and DPL. i have no idea what these are, and what they mean. is there an area on the main site that lists these? any and all help would be appreciated. ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum bowsersenemy http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164628-question-about-frequency-types.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164576-newbie-audio-question.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:58:50 GMT I bought a BC346XT and downloaded Proscan. I love it!! But I have an audio question that could be Proscan or Windows Vista. I've connected the scanner's headphone to the laptop's external mic, and everything is recording fine. But I can't output the recording sound to the laptop's speakers or headphone. I have to click on each recording when it's done and listen to the playback. I know I could split the scanner's output to go both to external speakers and the laptop, but that seems like a clumsy solution. Is there a setting somewhere that I am missing? ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum nabarker http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164576-newbie-audio-question.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164533-new-scan-programming-bcd996xt.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:56:01 GMT OK, Got the Uniden BCD996XT for a present. I feel like I'm kinda a geek with toys but I'm lost. Is there a way to program this thing manually? The docs don't really help me much. I printed the lists of freq that I want from here but can't for the life of me figure out how to enter them.

I hate to buy software and subscribe here as this will probably be a one time thing.

Thanks for any advice and/or help ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum djworland http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164533-new-scan-programming-bcd996xt.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164485-preprogramed-scanner.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:51:15 GMT I haven't recieved my GRE PSR-500 yet, but I've been reading a owners manual that I downloaded. the scanner that I ordered will be preprogramed, my question is when I turn on scanner for first time do I create new objects? thanks ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum Terp http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164485-preprogramed-scanner.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164377-livingston-ca-police-merced-county.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:49:46 GMT I have an older Uniden Bearcat BC 175XL base scanner, and for some reason it wont pick up any local Police or fire in Livingston Ca, nor any Merced county dispatches. I looked at the data base but the listing shows the following and i'm lost...lol any help on what radio i need would be a great help.
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Livingston, City of Talkgroups

Subfleet Mode Alpha Tag Description Tag
700-05 A LivingstonPD Police Dispatch Law Dispatch

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum dking96 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164377-livingston-ca-police-merced-county.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164352-newbie-w-bc346xt-rebanding-question.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:53:55 GMT I received my new BC346XT a few hours ago and I must say I'm very impressed (which is probably not hard to do since it's my first trunking scanner).

I live in Garland, TX (a suburb of Dallas), and I was glad to see the pre-built sites for both Dallas, Garland, and other surrounding areas. I'm simply agog that I'm hearing all of Dallas as clearly as I am.

However, I'm having trouble wrapping my head around the rebanding set up for Garland (apparently this changed very recently). I'm reading over the Bearcat page on creating a custom site, and I have what I presume is the base frequency for Garland, but I can't quite grasp how I know what the offset it, what the step is (I'm assuming either 25k or 50k based on the differences on the RR list), and what the skip should be. I've tried simply plugging in the new control channels into the prebuilt-site, but unsurprisingly I'm not getting anything since they seem to have rebanded.

I've tried using Bearcat's Excel worksheet, but I seem to be missing some fundamental information.
If anyone can take a quick look and give me some guideance, I'd be most appreciative.

Thanks! ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum skunk5 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164352-newbie-w-bc346xt-rebanding-question.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164300-frequency-step.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:05:32 GMT What frequency step would 151.1075 be? Is is 12.5 or something else? Also, is there a "trick" or formula to figuring out frequency steps?
Thx in advance!! ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum snjct2000 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164300-frequency-step.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164213-better.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:47:02 GMT Hi I looking in to buying a new scanner I have a Pro 2051 which is starting to act up. I entered my Information into the on line Police scanner web site and have narrowed it down to 2 different ones the Uniden Bearcat BC346XT or RadioShack PRO-164. which one is the better of the two? I have... Hi I looking in to buying a new scanner I have a Pro 2051 which is starting to act up. I entered my Information into the on line Police scanner web site and have narrowed it down to 2 different ones the
Uniden Bearcat BC346XT or RadioShack PRO-164. which one is the better of the two? I have read that the Riverside County Sheriff dept is going to switching to P-25 in the next few years. ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum IEscanner http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164213-better.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164036-scanner-info.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:28:12 GMT Brand new to the site here. Looking for recomendations on purchasing a scanner. Local police & fire are said to be on a 800 mega-hertz system. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Tanner ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum Tanner486 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/164036-scanner-info.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163944-bcd396xt-keypad-operation.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:03:44 GMT I could use some assistance please. I recently purchased a BCB396XT and am somewhat confused as to its general operation. I have scoured the user manual for answers to no avail. At present, I have left the factory programming on the radio. The scanner is recognized by Mr. Scanner/ScanSoft Lite... I could use some assistance please. I recently purchased a BCB396XT and am somewhat confused as to its general operation. I have scoured the user manual for answers to no avail. At present, I have left the factory programming on the radio.

The scanner is recognized by Mr. Scanner/ScanSoft Lite and the Free Scan software and the default frequencies and Quick Keys (QK) are displayed in the Trunking view mode.

When I power the radio on it stays on the Alaska System (1), and I am unable to select any other Systems or Quick Keys from the radio keypad

How does one maneuver between Systems and/or Quick Keys from the radio keypad please?

My scanning experience is limited to some previous Radio Shack handheld scanners. ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum SC_Scan http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163944-bcd396xt-keypad-operation.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163886-proggaming-scanner.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:54:15 GMT i just joined RR premium subscription and can not figure out how to start programming my scanner,can anyone help me? i just joined RR premium subscription and can not figure out how to start programming my scanner,can anyone help me? ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum metrometro http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163886-proggaming-scanner.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163874-uniden-bct15x-live-audio-feed-florida.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:11:42 GMT Hello to all.

I have been listening to scanners since the late 1980's and I finally upgraded to a new Uniden BCT15X last week.

I have programmed Motorola two way radios (conventional) for years. Never have I seen anything like the BCT15X.

Anyways, I have a Volusia County, FL (S.E. Volusia County) Law Enforcement live feed here on this web site. I went "online" yesterday and it works with a slight delay.

I am new to "hosting" a scanner online, so I don't know if the audio is supposed to be that low on the internet....or is that normal?

I am running ARC-XT PRO with the radio. Without a factory paper hardcopy manual, programming the BCT15X is nearly impossible to program by hand.

Please have a listen to my feed and tell me if it sounds okay. If anyone has any audio tips/tricks, please let me know.

Thanks everyone. ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum Supervisor601 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163874-uniden-bct15x-live-audio-feed-florida.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163863-why-do-i-hear-sound.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:52:05 GMT I just got a new PRO-197. Everything is digital here; P25 locally. Now and then, with no definitive pattern, some of the transmissions are "broken, chopped, distorted" sounding voice transmissions. They are obviously part of the conversation. It is as if the digital transmission is not fully decoded. It's a tough one to describe without hearing it.
Any ideas? Is it some sort of encryption users can select?
Maybe I'll try to make a wav file of it tomorrow.
Joe ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum wc4r http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163863-why-do-i-hear-sound.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163642-looking-handheld-scanner-record-multiple-fm-frequencies.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:20:22 GMT Hello, I am David Jansen, a PhD student in animal communication. For my research I am hoping to use audio collars to record vocalisations of banded mngooses. I have the collars. They transmit the sound using a fm frequency. Untill now I have used several ICom scanners to recieve the transmitted... Hello,

I am David Jansen, a PhD student in animal communication. For my research I am hoping to use audio collars to record vocalisations of banded mngooses. I have the collars. They transmit the sound using a fm frequency. Untill now I have used several ICom scanners to recieve the transmitted sound and then I connect it to a recording device. But now I would like to use multiple collars at the same time.
I would there for like to know if it there are (preferably handheld) scanners that can receive multiple fm frequencies at the same time and even better would be if it could record it.

Thanks a lot in advance,
David Jansen ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum banded08 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163642-looking-handheld-scanner-record-multiple-fm-frequencies.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163633-radio-shack-pro-95-a.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:09 GMT Does anyone know of any modifications for this scanner. I've been seeing members indicating some of their scanners are modified....?????? ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum win95 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163633-radio-shack-pro-95-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163599-freescan-log-viewer.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:46:36 GMT I would like to print the review but when I do an export I can't find the review portion of the log in Excel. The linear shows up fine. What am I missing or am I asking for too much?
Thanks ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum leobgal http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163599-freescan-log-viewer.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163589-hi-couple-questions-newbie.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:08:55 GMT Ok, so I'm pretty new to scanning and such. My dad had an old motorola handheld we used at car races, and that was a blast. A year or 2 ago my uncle gave me an old 16-channel bearcat that I messed with until it broke. Anyway, I recently bought an old Radioshack/Realistic Pro-2022 off ebay. It's older, but it works fine.

Now I am trying to listen to the local DPS radio system. They use an EDACS TRS for their radios, and I have a conventional scanner. I know how to listen to a Trunked system on a conventional scanner, but the EDACS system has 5 beeps at the end of each transmission when the radio is keyed off.

I've done some research, and I have heard that there are devices you can get which identify the beeps and return it to conventional scanning when it detects them, called GE-wizz or something of the sort. Now I haven't the foggiest idea where to find/how to make a device like this, I've done some searching on GE-wizz, but so far no luck.

I know the easiest thing would be to just buy a trunktracking scanner capable of following an EDACS system, but I'm a college student and can't really afford something like that right now. Can anyone point me in the right direction? ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum yazman http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163589-hi-couple-questions-newbie.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163553-what-scanner.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:40:13 GMT what scanner do i need to receive springfield ohio police freqs??? what scanner do i need to receive springfield ohio police freqs??? ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum nascarzeke http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163553-what-scanner.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163545-newbie-help-buying-right-scanner.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:57:46 GMT I live in Santa clara, ca, which uses an analog trunking system, Motorola type 2 smartnet. I'm looking at a Uniden Bearcat BC346XT. If I include "software w/frequencies" it adds $30. What is the software? Is it what I need to program my scanner from the web service? Can I assume it has headphone output (it's not listed as a feature)? After downloading frequencies, will I be able to specify which talkgroups I want to monitor? ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum nabarker http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163545-newbie-help-buying-right-scanner.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163471-new-scanner-some-questions.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:49:53 GMT hows it going guys im new to scanner and was wondering wat trunking scanner is the best value and best performing i am interested in listening to the local police and fire and i know police use trunkign scanners and i belive trunking scanners bounce between frequencies right? so how exacly... hows it going guys im new to scanner
and was wondering wat trunking scanner is the best
value and best performing

i am interested in listening to the local police and fire
and i know police use trunkign scanners
and i belive trunking scanners bounce between frequencies right?
so how exacly do u tune into a police freq.

thanks for the help guys

-Daniel ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum dshank http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163471-new-scanner-some-questions.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163265-996xt.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:53:59 GMT I have conventional and Trunked systems downloaded ( finally) in my scanner, but when i turn it on and hit the scan button it scans the service search channels only.It did scan the other systems, but i could not leave well enough alone.Can someone steer me in the right direction to turn the service... I have conventional and Trunked systems downloaded ( finally) in my scanner, but when i turn it on and hit the scan button it scans the service search channels only.It did scan the other systems, but i could not leave well enough alone.Can someone steer me in the right direction to turn the service system off. ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum wesley22 http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163265-996xt.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163255-psr-300-not-receiving-programming-arc300.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:56:55 GMT I've downloaded ARC300, I've downloaded the drivers for the USB, all connects, but frequencies are not sending to the scanner. It says on ARC300 that it is working, scanner says "Clone mode, wrong device" (I understand that the computer is not a PSR30), but after completion of sending the data, nothing is on the scanner. Similarly, when sending data from the scanner to the ARC program, it says it is "sending data", screen remains blank. Any ideas??? ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum drclyburn http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163255-psr-300-not-receiving-programming-arc300.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163189-omg-wx-alert-scared-me.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:43:29 GMT Does that thing really need to be that loud..PLEASE tell me there is a way to turn that down...if not gonna have to find a way to turn it off. lol...was sitting here with the scanner right in front of me about two foot away, weather was looking bad so I hit the wx button..two sec later they had an... Does that thing really need to be that loud..PLEASE tell me there is a way to turn that down...if not gonna have to find a way to turn it off. lol...was sitting here with the scanner right in front of me about two foot away, weather was looking bad so I hit the wx button..two sec later they had an alert...scared the bejesus out of me..like to fell off the chair...it was SSOOOO LLOUUUD. ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum GoNavy http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163189-omg-wx-alert-scared-me.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163160-setting-modulation.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:02:16 GMT I have my scanner setup and working pretty good...weeeee after my head stop spinning from all the details to learn, but I had to add two freq into it that my job uses, Heslep Concrete 461.8500 (Little Rock area) and 466.8500 (Searcy area) not listed in the data base. I left the modulation set to... I have my scanner setup and working pretty good...weeeee after my head stop spinning from all the details to learn, but I had to add two freq into it that my job uses, Heslep Concrete 461.8500 (Little Rock area) and 466.8500 (Searcy area) not listed in the data base. I left the modulation set to auto, because I wasn't sure what it is. I noticed on all the downloaded freq they actually set fm, nfm etc...what are the advantages or disadvantages to setting the mod as opposed to leaving it in auto. They work just fine in auto.

Also who do I contact about adding freq to the data base here at RR. Thanks ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum GoNavy http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163160-setting-modulation.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163105-new-user-bangor-maine.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:01:52 GMT This is a great website and forums that I’ve been hovering around for some time now. I learned how to record our department’s transmissions some time ago and use them on our website because of the information found here. Now that we have been pretty successful at that I have been toying with the... This is a great website and forums that I’ve been hovering around for some time now. I learned how to record our department’s transmissions some time ago and use them on our website because of the information found here. Now that we have been pretty successful at that I have been toying with the idea of streaming. I’m pretty sure you guys know something about that.

My background consists of a low budget op run out of my den with an old radio shack PRO-2026. My Realistic Pro-2021 fried 2 nights ago.

I’ll save all the bandwidth and programming questions for later. Now its all about thanks for the information. ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum Adenosine http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163105-new-user-bangor-maine.html http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163045-introduction-thanks.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:33:32 GMT Hi all,

A long time ago, I used to really enjoy scanning as a hobby...like many here probably started, I still remember my old bearcat with crystals and row of red lights on the front. :) I have a few 800mhz scanners around that until a few weeks ago I'd have considered "fairly new" , yeah, I've been out of it that long...

Anyhow, got the bug again when I came across one of my 800mhz scanners,, did a lot of research (how I found this place), and ended up getting my new PSR-500 delivered today!

...and I would have been completely overwhelmed had it not been for spending the last week or so, from the time I placed the order, to today, reading the forums here and studying hard to figure it all out. What an amazing resource, you guys are awesome. Gladly paid the 1 year registration so I could see the databases for my area and sort of piece it all together.

Also found great references and support for programmable software here, settled on Win500, and used the downloadable feature to access my account here, and I've got my trunking scanner listening to all kinds of stuff!! The subscription to RR and the Win500 registration are some of the best money I've ever spent, makes this so much more enjoyable to use and learn!

Huge special thanks to the gentleman who put together the Win500 tutorial on UtahRadio!! You, sir, are a God. :) :) Couldn't have done it nearly as smoothly without ya, and there's a LOT more to soak in, but that tutorial got me going in minutes!!

And a huge thanks to the admins of the databases for my area!!! I assume it's you who make all these tags relevant that I see as I'm scanning.

I'm obviously pretty stoked about the new scanner and getting it up so quickly, but there's soooo much more I want to learn and know...I'm now grasping the "rebanding" and how it's affecting my area...looks like they're just waiting to throw the switch from others' posts, but I don't quite get it all yet....more reading! :)

Glad I found you all, this makes getting back into a hobby I've always loved possible. If ya see me in the other forum areas, take it easy on a newb, will ya? :) ]]> New User / Getting Started Forum HarmFamily http://forums.radioreference.com/new-user-getting-started-forum/163045-introduction-thanks.html