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Baofeng UV-5R using a tsql

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I have a UV-5R that I mainly use as a low budget scanner. I have the channels set up with a tsql. when there is a transmission received on one of those channels and the transmitter doesn't supply the necessary PL code, the scan still stops on that channel and displays the green " received" LED. Is there a way to keep the radio scanning, and not to stop unless the correct tone is received? Thanks.
 

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No. That's another example of their piss poor design. Scanning stops on any carrier or noise that is strong enough to open the squelch. All you can do is set scan resume to time operated (Menu 18 SC-REV set to TO). Then when it stops on an active channel it will resume scanning after about 5 seconds. That could be even more irritating.
 

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That is definitely one of the drawbacks of the UV5R. For the money it is absolutely an amazing little 2 meter and 70 centimeter transceiver. It is also a very inexpensive Scaner. I have actually tried what you are doing also. In my area it basically picks up intermod or electrical noise. What makes mine work fairly well is a smaller antenna. Basically I use a little dummy load quarter inch antenna. I am able to transmit to my IRLP Node and scan the local conventional frequencies. Works great that way for me and does not pick up the noise. The only problem might be that if you were trying to listen to frequencies that are not close by it will not work this way.

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If you are using a UV5R for a scanner, its pretty much a no go. Better to save bucks for a bargain cheap scanner on Ebay.
 

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Rgr. Thanks. Sellers are getting wise. No more deals on Ebay, but thats another story.
 

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That is definitely one of the drawbacks of the UV5R. For the money it is absolutely an amazing little 2 meter and 70 centimeter transceiver. It is also a very inexpensive Scaner. I have actually tried what you are doing also. In my area it basically picks up intermod or electrical noise. What makes mine work fairly well is a smaller antenna. Basically I use a little dummy load quarter inch antenna. I am able to transmit to my IRLP Node and scan the local conventional frequencies. Works great that way for me and does not pick up the noise. The only problem might be that if you were trying to listen to frequencies that are not close by it will not work this way.

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Is there a fairly inexpensive radio that will have the scanning abilities i am looking for? also is there an inexpensive radio that will receive p25?
 

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also is there an inexpensive radio that will receive p25?

Wow! I wasn't aware that one could use the terms "P25" and "inexpensive" in the same sentence.

Seriously though, if you only want to listen to P25 (not scan), check out an SDR dongle and some digital monitor software applications (I'm not sure, but DSD might decode P25, as well as other digital modes).
 

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Yup. Already have sdr’s. But when I put my desktop in the front seat of my car it takes up a lot of room. And the monitor blocks my view. All kidding aside, I’ll have to settle for a used scanner. Thanks
 
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