NYRHKY94
Member
I wanted to start a general discussion thread about the various ways scanning enthusiasts are using technology to enhance their enjoyment of this wonderful hobby. As a long time scanner geek (proud of it), I have found that adding technology to the hobby is a great way to increase my enjoyment of scanning. While the list below is how I personally use technology as part of my scanning experience, I'm really interested in hearing what others are doing. This is the main reason for my thread. If this topic belongs elsewhere on RR, the mods should feel free to move it accordingly.
Technology I Currently Use for Scanning:
1) Remote PC Access: I find having remote access to my home PC's to be a godsend. I regularly us Logmein, Windows Remote Desktop and GoToMyPc to connect to my home PC's to program & control my scanners. I couldn't imagine living without this.
2) Remote Control Software: Obviously this works hand-in-hand with number 1 above. Being able to control a scanner remotely (including programming) is just a terrific way to interact with today's state of the art scanners. When you throw in the client-server & recording features that many of today's programs have, this can't be beat. Proscan & Win500 are two of my favorites here.
3) Live Streaming: Being able to listen to live scanner streams from all over the country, including places where I have previosuly lived, is a real treat. I also enjoy sharing my streams for others as well. I currently have 4 streams up & running with the help of Gordon Edwards technical expertise (terrific Talkgroup Monitor software) & web site hosting.
4) Pocket PC/Phone: Going mobile with my own scanner streams using my phone (Verizon xv6700). I use Resco Radio's application on my phone to listen to my streams whenever I'm away from the home shack. When driving, I use a Bluetooth earpiece to listen in.
5) Wireless FM Transmitter: With all my scanners centrally located in a downstairs home office, I wanted a way to listen in from other parts of the house (particularly upstairs at night). I hook up an FM wireless transmitter from Crane to my scanners allowing me to listen in other areas of the house on FM radios.
The above is how I use technology as part of my scanning experience. I would really love to hear what others are doing and learn a couple new tricks as well.
Technology I Currently Use for Scanning:
1) Remote PC Access: I find having remote access to my home PC's to be a godsend. I regularly us Logmein, Windows Remote Desktop and GoToMyPc to connect to my home PC's to program & control my scanners. I couldn't imagine living without this.
2) Remote Control Software: Obviously this works hand-in-hand with number 1 above. Being able to control a scanner remotely (including programming) is just a terrific way to interact with today's state of the art scanners. When you throw in the client-server & recording features that many of today's programs have, this can't be beat. Proscan & Win500 are two of my favorites here.
3) Live Streaming: Being able to listen to live scanner streams from all over the country, including places where I have previosuly lived, is a real treat. I also enjoy sharing my streams for others as well. I currently have 4 streams up & running with the help of Gordon Edwards technical expertise (terrific Talkgroup Monitor software) & web site hosting.
4) Pocket PC/Phone: Going mobile with my own scanner streams using my phone (Verizon xv6700). I use Resco Radio's application on my phone to listen to my streams whenever I'm away from the home shack. When driving, I use a Bluetooth earpiece to listen in.
5) Wireless FM Transmitter: With all my scanners centrally located in a downstairs home office, I wanted a way to listen in from other parts of the house (particularly upstairs at night). I hook up an FM wireless transmitter from Crane to my scanners allowing me to listen in other areas of the house on FM radios.
The above is how I use technology as part of my scanning experience. I would really love to hear what others are doing and learn a couple new tricks as well.