Hello,
I live in Gregg County, Texas and am brand new to the world of radio scanning. I received a Uniden BC125AT scanner as a Christmas present, and I would like to monitor Longview, Texas Police and Union Pacific Railroad operations. However, according to my research and Radio Reference information my scanner only scans "analog" frequencies and the LPD uses a "digital" frequency. The Radio Reference says that all City of Longview departments operate on a "Project 25" system. Could anyone explain to me what this means?Do I have the wrong type of scanner? I am able to pick up railroad operations just fine. If I need to get a different type of scanner would anyone have recommendations for one that doesn't cost over $200? I don't have a lot of disposable income to spend on electronics. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance to anyone who responds!
I live in Gregg County, Texas and am brand new to the world of radio scanning. I received a Uniden BC125AT scanner as a Christmas present, and I would like to monitor Longview, Texas Police and Union Pacific Railroad operations. However, according to my research and Radio Reference information my scanner only scans "analog" frequencies and the LPD uses a "digital" frequency. The Radio Reference says that all City of Longview departments operate on a "Project 25" system. Could anyone explain to me what this means?Do I have the wrong type of scanner? I am able to pick up railroad operations just fine. If I need to get a different type of scanner would anyone have recommendations for one that doesn't cost over $200? I don't have a lot of disposable income to spend on electronics. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance to anyone who responds!