Florida Roll Call - Page 18

bravo14 · #**341** (**permalink**) 03-14-2013, 1:47 AM

I have been in Bay County for 6 months I have been listening to Bay Co 800 system and Tyndall Airforce Base P25 system.

KI4VBR · #**342** (**permalink**) 03-14-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by phatswinger

I am just moved to the martin county from seminole retired LEO. listening to martin county nd surrounding
area SO PD FD AIR...etc.. on a bcd396xt still programming. this area is a PITA. A virtual cornucopia of digital, analog, encryptd ,flers... its a challenge any help would be appreciated.

Welcome!

I have a couple 396XT's and have grown to like them a lot. It took a while though as it was a big shift in my thinking process. I would suggest getting some programming software such as freescan or butel. I use FreeScan and it is easy to use and eliminates the time consuming job of hand-programming the XT. Plus, the program actually helped me learn the system better than the included manual. There is also a guide called The Easier to Read BCD396XT Digital Scanner Manual.

Check Easier to Read BCD396XT Digital Scanner Manual.

I am on the west coast of FL, but I can still try to help you with questions about the XT if you need. I am far from an expert, but the folks here on RR are great and most are eager to help you.

Best of luck,

Vince
KI4VBR
Palm Harbor, FL
EL88ob

phatswinger · #**343** (**permalink**) 03-14-2013, 1:51 PM

thanks for the welcome guys. i am already using freescan and have a few counties added in but it seems a lil off. I copied the files from here and uploaded them. not sure if it was created after the rebanding in this area or not.

warnberg · #**344** (**permalink**) 04-04-2013, 9:17 AM

Hi all.. newbie here... I'm in the Wesley Chapel area and am listening all of the "Pasco County Public Services/Edacs" trunk system listed on this website...

KI4VBR · #**345** (**permalink**) 04-04-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by warnberg

Hi all.. newbie here... I'm in the Wesley Chapel area and am listening all of the "Pasco County Public Services/Edacs" trunk system listed on this website...

Welcome Warnberg. Lots of radio traffic in your county. I am below you in Pinellas and sometimes listen in on Pasco. Probably a lot going on today with the bad WX. I guess we are stuck with it for a couple days now.

There are lots of other things to snag on your radio(s) ....federal traffic, military, marine and so forth. If there is anything I can help out with, shoot me a message and I will try my best

Welcome!
Vince
KI4VBR
EL88ob

warnberg · #**346** (**permalink**) 04-04-2013, 11:20 AM

Thanks Vince... I am working on a couple things... first studying for my license (HAM), second looking for a good antenna I can put in the attic for my BCT15X to increase listening distance, has to be in the attic (out of sight) as I live in a deed restricted community and they frown on things like that... :-)

Iffy · #**347** (**permalink**) 04-28-2013, 9:26 PM

Recent RR initiate from Bradenton (Manatee Co.). Scanned years ago and never mastered the trunking voodoo. Saw a recent review on da Home Patrol and had to give it a try. Gettin' it tomorrow and already have a 'game plan' for my 'Favorites.

Hope to catch ya'll on da 'playground'!

KI4VBR · #**348** (**permalink**) 04-29-2013, 8:12 AM

Welcome Iffy.....glad you are on-board the FL group. You are relatively close to my QTH...probably about 60 miles due south. I have an HP and really enjoy it. Especially when I travel.....it makes it so I dont have to enter in a zillion freqs or download from the DB all the time.....its just there ready when you are.

If I can help out with questions or ideas, please give me a shout and I will be happy to lend a hand.

Best regards,
Vince