does it matter where you put your scanner inside?
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N_Jay
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corryeve said:
The scanner should go where you can hear it well, and adjust the controls as needed. :wink:
The ANTENNA should go as high up as possible, preferable outside, and away from electical equipment.
LoL .. no not realy, but keep it someplace where you can get too it easily.
I have my radios in the shack, in my living room , and in my bedroom( No I am not finatical when it comes too my radios) and get great reception from all in my area.
Scoob
I have my radios in the shack, in my living room , and in my bedroom( No I am not finatical when it comes too my radios) and get great reception from all in my area.
Scoob
MisterPaul
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:wink: If one is just monitoring a cocal 800mhz. trunking system i would say NO. Just as long as you're getting the conversation. If one is monitoring other bands i would say by a window. The window should be facing towards the area that the tower is most likly to be. If one is really into scanning, an outside antenna is the only way to go!!!!! Now you have a wonderful day and nights. :roll:
Shouldn't really matter, just experiment with different locations. I have a desktop in my bedroom and all the rest are in my basement office (hooked up to an antenna on the roof!!!) Also have a HH that i wander around the house with.
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As with other electronic stuff, you want to keep it away from high moisture (showers, damp basements, etc.). You also want to keep it away from sources of electrical interference, such as large motors. And keep it out of the bedroom if you're likely to be tempted to listen to it all night. 
Scanners can be addicting.
As others have noted, some locations may be better for reception than others. This may or may not be important depending on the strength of the signals you are interested in listening to. In more urban settings, many people find that the factory-supplied antenna works just fine. In other situations, you may find it worth getting a better indoor antenna or a separate outdoor antenna. Probably the best advice for that is just to try the existing antenna for a while until you develop a sense of whether or not you're missing much due to signal strength issues.
In some areas, good antenna systems can actually hurt more than they help. Many listeners are finding that nearby pager of cell phone towers broadcast such a strong signal that they mess up reception for other channels.
One final note - some scanners come with various forms of sirens, etc. to indicate approaching bad weather. If you have a scanner with this feature, be sure you don't leave the scanner near pets or babies. When these alerts are triggered, they can get broadcast at a very loud volume that is independent of the volume setting on the scanner.
(Think smoke detector alert volume.)
It would be cruel to have a pet have to put up with that type of noise for a long time if an alert happened while you were not home.
Scanners can be addicting.As others have noted, some locations may be better for reception than others. This may or may not be important depending on the strength of the signals you are interested in listening to. In more urban settings, many people find that the factory-supplied antenna works just fine. In other situations, you may find it worth getting a better indoor antenna or a separate outdoor antenna. Probably the best advice for that is just to try the existing antenna for a while until you develop a sense of whether or not you're missing much due to signal strength issues.
In some areas, good antenna systems can actually hurt more than they help. Many listeners are finding that nearby pager of cell phone towers broadcast such a strong signal that they mess up reception for other channels.
One final note - some scanners come with various forms of sirens, etc. to indicate approaching bad weather. If you have a scanner with this feature, be sure you don't leave the scanner near pets or babies. When these alerts are triggered, they can get broadcast at a very loud volume that is independent of the volume setting on the scanner.
(Think smoke detector alert volume.)
It would be cruel to have a pet have to put up with that type of noise for a long time if an alert happened while you were not home.
soundman4507
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I have found that if I put my BC246T near my computer, I get a whole lot of interference.
I have to move my radio about 6 feet away from the computer. :?
I have to move my radio about 6 feet away from the computer. :?
soundman4507 said:
Yes - computers tend to put out a lot of RF interference. This can be a problem when using PC control and no outside antenna. Sometimes, even just the monitors put out a lot of RF. Computer accessories are also another frequent source.
Joe M.
jbstahr
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Voyager said:
Don't forget cable modems. Depending on the frequency, I can't even have my Pro-96 in the same room.
mrjon
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Git-R-Done said:
The Pro-9x series seems to be made to fit in most in-car cupholders...
"Give me a scanner or give me thirst!" :twisted:
JnglMassiv
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In my experience, yes, it does matter where the scanner is but NO, you can't always predict where the best reception will be.
Sometimes, for certain frequencies for certain circumstances...next to the computer is the best place. It comes down to trial and error. What works well for one particular channel might be death for another.
Sometimes, for certain frequencies for certain circumstances...next to the computer is the best place. It comes down to trial and error. What works well for one particular channel might be death for another.
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