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My first and new BCD396xt scanner should be arriving today in the mail. From what I understand the scanner comes preloaded. From reading (and watching) reviews online I can understand that one might want to reset the scanner and delete the preloaded content. I think one does this by turning on...

I didn't know if I should ask here or if I should ask in the New User forum (it seems like this forum is more for scanner questions, but please move it if it fits better there.) I wanted to learn more about amateur radio and so I have been studying for the Technician license exam. Recently I...

Hi guys, I am new to all this radio stuff, and was looking into possibly buying a scanner. I would like to be able to listen to most of the channels in the Hastings County area in Ontario, as well as other parts of Ontario (Hamilton, Burlington, etc.). Could anyone recommend me a fairly cheap...

Hello, I am new to the forums. I need help scanning my local police radio if anyone will bother teaching me how. I've read the wiki and stickies but I am still not sure on how to go about. My local radio is Dobbs Ferry, New York in the Westchester County. What will I need to purchase and do...

I have a BCD996XT, using FreeScan I import US\Washington\King\Seatte-King County Public Safety, which if over the max groups. Ok tried the choosing yes to let it combine, also selectively imported as three separate systems. Problem is that each system that gets a hit that does not have the...

Hey there guys! I am new to the forums. I know very little about radios other than what I learned in a HAM class back a few years ago. So, here is the deal. I joined the local volunteer fire department and I just got my EMT-B licence. They told me I needed to get an 800 trunking radio. So I...

Hi, I purchased a Uniden BC125AT just so I could monitor my local police, fire, etc. communications. This is the first time I have ever used a scanner. I went to this website to find the frequencies for programming my scanner. The first frequency for my PD is: 853.77500. When I try to...

Newbie here. Gilchrist County, Florida. The county just purchased an old radio tower near my home, and is using it as a repeater(?) for communications. I decided to buy a used Uniden Bearcat BC700A because I was curious. Now, after just 3 days, I'm hooked. Just what I need, another reason to...

I have to drive from Phoenix to Telluride this next week. We're taking two cars. I just installed in each car a Midland 5001Z radio with a Cobra magnetic mount antenna. Problem is, the range of the radios is only about .5 miles before all goes to static. I have to believe this is an antenna...

Hey all, I am new here but heard this is the place to go! I am looking to find out what type of scanner I need, that will pick up police in Halifax Nova Scotia. I beleive it's all digital like most other places. No idea if it is encrypted. I would like to get some recommendation as to what...

Hello all. I am a newbie and I am trying to figure out what scanner I need to listen to the Massachusetts State police Foxborough barracks. I currently have a Uniden bearcat BC 355N and I don't think that will do it. Thank you for your help!

Bonjour! (English translation below), Je suis tout nouveau dans le domaine de la radio amateur. Je viens de recevoir ma radio Baofeng UV-5RA que je me suis empressé de programmer. Je voudrais savoir s'il existe des ressources (livres, pdf) pour ce préparer à l'examen. J'ai télécharger le...

Hi all, just new to radios, got my license back in November and recently got a cheap Wouxon KG-UV6D handheld. Having difficulty making contact anywhere but probably because of my location and limited range of my radio. But just thought I'd say hello, and see if maybe there's anyone close to...

I don't have a scanner but am wanting to buy one to try and monitor what's going on when fires start, I'm terrified of fires. We were evacuated once and it was more scary than anything I've ever been through. I'm confused though about what I need insofar as purchasing a scanner. Radio Shack...

Hello there! I am new to this site and relatively new to shortwave. I used to listen on an old handheld my dad had, but recently upgraded to a Grundig Satellit-750. I've tried using it before but have had a hard time picking up frequencies on SW, LW, and SSB (FM and AM are no problem at all)...

Hi. I just found out about this site today. I don't have a scanner so I'm going to use my computer for streaming. Question 1. I live in Waukesha, WI. Apparently nothing is going on because I'm not hearing anything at all. Am I doing something wrong? Question 2. Yesterday there was an...

I'm new at this so please excuse me if this is obvious and I don't get it. I've been working the 146.28/88 W4RAT repeater and it is coming in loud and clear. I also set up the 442.55/447.55 with the same PL 74.4 MHz as a CTCSS and as a + offset. When I key up 146.28 I get a beep when I'm done...

OK, so I guess I need to consider myself a newbie nowdays. The last time I picked up a scanner to program was in 99. I just went out and bought a Uniden BCD996XT. Seems like a very sweet scanner. Way nicer than the last few I had. The problem is that EVRYTHING seems to have changed. Let...

Hey everybody! I am new to the amateur radio world. After listening to many scanner streams on the net ive decided to acquire my own. I live in Montreal CDN-NDG. Im especially interested in police frequency but the more variety in coverage the better of course. I understand i'll be needing...

Despite 50 years' experience using AM/FM car radios, I have not been able to master the BearCat 346XT. I've tried reading the Uniden (non)documentation, found the Easier to Read guide to be much better (e.g. at least it tells me where the Function and Menu keys are!!), and I've been able to use...