I should probably go to meetings if someone establishes one LOL
Is there a Scanner's Anonymous?
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I should probably go to meetings if someone establishes one LOL
I should probably go to meetings if someone establishes one LOL
WOW, I'm drooling over here! That is one beautiful setup! The only drawback I see is that a Roomba would have lunch on your cords.
You live too far away, but possibly a ZOOM SA meeting might work.
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I've found that getting on in years, rather than more radios, I've grown accustomed to less radios, not because my interest in the hobby has waned, it's just that there is so much to listen to, I've had to become disciplined in my monitoring activities. Especially here in the heart of New York City.
In my heyday, I had perhaps 5 or 6 receivers going at once--- some were scanners and others where dedicated to single channel monitoring. Most were VHF/UHF, but there were also a number of receivers on the shortwave bands, monitoring mostly military aeronautical stuff.
I'm not familiar with Firebuff66's location and his "monitoring environment"--- sometimes you need a lot of monitoring capability because traffic is so scarce and so sparse that you don't want to miss anything. In areas of higher-density communications, you can probably get by with a bit less.
Here in NYC, I generally just monitor one of the citywide NYPD channels and the citywide FDNY frequency. If an incident occurs, I can quickly switch to a more appropriate frequency. But I certainly give Firebuff66 a tip of the hat for such a neat (literally and figuratively) setup, and kudos for being a feed provider here on RadioReference so that others may share in all that receive capability.
In my heyday, I had perhaps 5 or 6 receivers going at once--- some were scanners and others where dedicated to single channel monitoring. Most were VHF/UHF, but there were also a number of receivers on the shortwave bands, monitoring mostly military aeronautical stuff.
I'm not familiar with Firebuff66's location and his "monitoring environment"--- sometimes you need a lot of monitoring capability because traffic is so scarce and so sparse that you don't want to miss anything. In areas of higher-density communications, you can probably get by with a bit less.
Here in NYC, I generally just monitor one of the citywide NYPD channels and the citywide FDNY frequency. If an incident occurs, I can quickly switch to a more appropriate frequency. But I certainly give Firebuff66 a tip of the hat for such a neat (literally and figuratively) setup, and kudos for being a feed provider here on RadioReference so that others may share in all that receive capability.
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Scanners Anonymous……. It’s a 12.5 step program.
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I should probably go to meetings if someone establishes one LOL
Our house rabbits have seen your setup and are now champing at the bit to visit you for some cable management / trimming. Mains, LAN, Coax, USB, ..... they are all delicacies on their menu.
Well I'm surprised you didn't ask him what time he's not home. 😈Where do you live
Our house rabbits have seen your setup and are now champing at the bit to visit you for some cable management / trimming. Mains, LAN, Coax, USB, ..... they are all delicacies on their menu.
They like to give a personal service
On a more serious note cable and equipment management on large setups like @Firebuff66 has is a problem for most of us.
Ideally a shack with a false (walk behind) wall into / onto which one puts all the kit is probably the best option or a large console on casters. 19 inch rack cabinets are another but then one has the expense and then cabinet to operator position cabling.
Add pets into the equation and it can become a challenge to get the perfect setup.
One if the few "addictions" that doesn't affect your health and isn't fattening
And a great way to prompt your spouse of 48 years to petition for a dissolution of marriage.
I guess my 23 plus BASE SCANNERS all running would be a little over the top?
Also running 7 Handhelds in the car.
Also running 7 Handhelds in the car.
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Looks more like a dispatch center !
I should probably go to meetings if someone establishes one LOL
LOL Once I get my shoulder replaced in October I'll be better equipped to tackle that issueWhere do you live
Our house rabbits have seen your setup and are now champing at the bit to visit you for some cable management / trimming. Mains, LAN, Coax, USB, ..... they are all delicacies on their menu.
30 scanners. Wow. You must be single.
It's normal to love your hobby. When I used to have a lot of free time on my hands I did the same thing you are doing. Hookup a digital recorder so I don't miss anything while I am sleeping. I don't do that anymore but thanks for reminding me of slower times.
Enjoy your well-earned retirement!
Enjoy your well-earned retirement!
30 scanners? Talk about having dispatcher ears.
I live in the Los Angeles metro area and can't see using 30 scanners here.
I guess if a flea falls off a dog he knows about it?
I have no children work 2 jobs and have a wife. I am a Fulltime Firefighter retiring soon after 40 years so I do what I want when I want.
and your still married? Your lucky.
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