newbie help

New at this, I saw this particular scanner and was wondering if anyone could tell me if it can scan both digital and trunking...

Hi guys, I am new to scanners and ham radios. My daughter got me a Baofeng 5HR, I know it’s not a scanner, the only thing I was able to hear was the weather and Oshawa Airport weather on recording. I’ve scanned through all the frequencies and nada, nothing. Is it the unit I am using, or am I...

Hello, New here and I was just hoping someone could offer some guidance on tuning into Mount Isa QLD, QPS frequency please. Sorry if it’s a dumb question but would appreciate any and all help, thanks!

hi im trying to get DSDplus to decode MPT 1327 ive got the audio sources sorted and working it is receiving audio from SDR SHARP and it has selected the correct audio channels but it isn't doing anything anyone have any advice ? thanks

New to radios and recent GMRS hobbyist. I have a VX-459, software and cord. I thought I'd see if I could program it for GMRS/FRS. Is this even possible? Is this strictly a VHF radio? I've got my channel list and corresponding details entered but I'm getting "Frequency Band Mismatched" when I...

Hi, I'm very new to programming motorolas. I've programmed Baofengs and Ailunce HD1s before, which I've been able to figure out. But I'm having trouble with this new Motorola XTS 5000R I bought. I'm trying to program a frequency in it in the UHF band (453.x), but it says its invalid on Astro...

I have a favorite lists setup I have systems departments and channels set up in that list, and when I go to monitor it it says scan mode nothing to scan. The channels are from the NJICS system. No channels in my county are coming up. I do not have any quick keys, and monitor and download are...

Hello, I am new to police scanning and I bought a Uniden BCD463HP. I think the issues I am running into involve simulcast but I’m not sure. I can see so many channels.. but the scan never lands on them. Whenever it does land on a channel it’s never for long and has a broken transmission. Most...

Hi all. A friend and I are looking into purchasing our first listening equipment. I'm in rural NE Missouri, he is near Quebec. We are both in our 60s and have similar desires: start a new retiree hobby, having the time now to enjoy one - have some money but not infinite - want to buy once...

Hello everyone, I am a complete newbies when it comes to radio programming, I recently found a bunch of XPR 6350's thrown into a dumpster (I work for a local big pharma that apparently got an upgrade on their radios). Now I'm a las year CS student, and I know how to get around programming, but...

I used to listen to a scanner from about the age of 17 - 20. I'm now in my 40's and was thinking I wanted to do it again. However, reading over the forum a little I am completely lost. It's amazing what one can forget what they once knew. Anyway, my question is can someone advise me on a...

Hey all, new to scanning and have a Whistler WS1065. Paid for RR 180 Day Membership and bought the PSRedit500 software. I followed along with the pdf guidebut after a couple hours I have only heard it stop once or twice with any sort of communication. Just hoping someone could give me some more...

Hello. I have been reading through the forums but figure I will ask my question. I have been listening to scanners since I was 15 (now 48.) I have been using a Radio Shack Pro 43 but finding it doesn’t catch too much. I am looking to upgrade but not sure best option. I want to pick up the...

Hello! I am fairly new to the world of radios. I have used an analog radio for a little while, and I feel comfortable with it. Recently, I decided to get into digital radio, so I purchased a Baofeng DM-5R. I have realized that listening to digital radio is much trickier than analog radio;). I...

Hello! I am new to the radio community and am looking for some help. I just purchased a Baofeng UV-5R radio and had some questions about how to listen to some channels. I live in the Bentonville, Arkansas area, so any frequencies I refer to can be found on the website here. After playing with...

OK, I'm an idiot, right? I need some advice so, please forgive me. I have a Uniden BCD536HP. I have it set up and I have the Sentinel software on my PC. I updated the firmware and the database of frequencies on the SD card in the radio. OK, here's my question: How do I (easily?) create...

Hi dear friends of the forum. Before all, I'll like to say that I'm a totally newbie at this, so, maybe it's possible that my asking and conclusions might be wrong. Sorry for that. I always be captivate by radio things, and now, maybe I have some more time to dedicate to this and I decide to...

Ok, I'm a complete newbie, beyond newbie in fact. I'll be completely honest I don't know what half these letters stand for and I am beyond confused. So... I would really like some help finding a radio. I want to be able to listen to pretty much anything, not broadcast, just listen. I would like...

What is the recommended Site / Group / Option configuration for Freescan to monitor in Franklin County. I have a BCD396XT Scanner. I'm interested in CPD, FSO, Car to Car, and the personal Radios. For Trunking Sites there's: Bixby Columbus City Columbus MARCS Darby Discovery Franklin...

Hello. I am a complete noob when it comes to electronics. Recently I got a shortwave radio with plug for headphones. I have had fun with trying to find various international stations (I think this is called DXing) and other sounds. The radio is pretty simple and the sound isn't great. I find a...