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  1. KE4ZNR

    Now Hiring: Radio System Engineer in Durham, NC

    We are looking for someone with a background in two way radio system communications that wants to be part of a small but dedicated team of radio system engineers. Feel free to apply and be a part of the future of our awesome city of Durham, NC! 911 Radio System Engineer
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    Anyone still use CB

    Hello all, I'm in the wayne country north Carolina area and was wanting to know if anyone local is on the CB. I have some of my CB stuff hooked up but not picking up many people unless I'm on channel 6 or 28
  3. U

    Charlotte Fire Department Fire Responses

    I'm trying to find out Charlotte's fire responses for House Fires, Apartments/High Rises, Gas Leaks, Car Accidents, and other Fire Responses. Especially the names of those responses and the number of Engines, Ladders, Rescues, Ambulances, Chiefs, etc.
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    Does anyone know how to connect the Baofeng BF-F8HP to NC VIPER?

    I received my BF-F8HP the other day and have tried to enter my county’s(Duplin) VIPER frequencies into it. I want to listen to emergency services communicating with each other but have only been able to connect it to the EMS dispatch. Even the fire and SO dispatch would be good. I’ve tried...
  5. J

    BCD996P2 Programming Help Wanted - Wake County

    Got my dad a BCD996P2 for Christmas. He wants to listen to Wake County police, fire, and medical. I tried programming it myself, including by combing through forums, but I have very little knowledge in this field, and have been unsuccessful. Can anyone help?
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    Scanning the North Carolina VIPER System

    Hello, everyone! This is my first post, I wanted to ask for some advice getting my scanner (BCD 996P2) programmed with the VIPER system for North Carolina. I have ProScan as well and it is activated, and am a premium member of RR. I have programmed the system extensively before, but the VIPER...
  7. J

    NC Forest Service tac channels

    I'm aware each district of NCFS has their own VHF repeated ops channels then 3 VHF tac channels per each district - example "D12-Tac 1" Has anybody seen or have the districts 700mhz digital simplex channels, and know their use? Believe there is 4 of them per district. Thanks!
  8. H

    Mooresville, NC Police Dispatch 10 Codes

    Does anyone have a current list of 10 Codes for Mooresville, NC PD or Iredell County?
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    Recommendations for best scanner

    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...
  10. AK4FD

    Lincoln County database page update...

    Hello all The Lincoln County, NC database info is slightly out-dated by a few years, so I am going to update you on it. I have verified this information with my own eyes & ears, radios & scanners... I will make a chart below of what is currently on there, and below that I will make a chart of...
  11. AK4FD

    Lincoln County Fire Tones

    Hi guys & gals, I have compiled a list of the Fire Station tones for Lincoln County Fire agencies. I will begin on working on Catawba County tomorrow. As far as Lincoln County, the tones are Motorola QC-II type. The tone frequencies are in Hz frequencies & I will also list its...
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    NC VIPER 800mHz and 700mHz and FreeScan

    So I am looking a getting a Uniden BCD396XT scanner. The frequency range that this scanner covers fits what I need (Northeastern NC and Southeaster VA (Hampton Roads area)). I am using the FreeScan Software to start setting up systems and groups for it, so once I purchase the scanner, I can...
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    Plymouth Domtar TRS

    Last week I started mapping the Plymouth Domtar TRS. I think there are three sites (I'm hearing three control channels) of five channels per site. The one site I think I mapped out is: 938.9750* 939.4000* 938.5000 939.4125 939.3875 * Confirmed control channels These are the talkgroups I've...
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    NC VIPER Listings

    I have a Uniden Home Patrol, I downloaded all the NC VIPER tower frequencies and stations in my area (South Durham) that I think the scanner will pick up . In general, VIPER activity in my area has been very weak, at best. But I did notice some messages coming through. Unfortunately my HP-1...
  15. S

    Wilmington, NC - Law enforcement agencies encrypting radio trasmissions

    Wilmington, NC - "The advent of mobile apps and websites that allow more people than ever to listen to police radio chatter prompted two local law enforcement agencies to follow a growing trend across the country – encrypting police radio traffic." Full story: Law enforcement agencies...
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    Uniden BC60XLT-1

    I have just purchased a Uniden BC60XLT-1. It is used and I am trying to program it to Sampson County fire, sheriff, and police. Also, N.C Highway patrol. I can put in 7 digits and a decimal. Where can I find thee codes please? Thank you in advance for any help you can give.
  17. M

    PLEASE! Need Help Monitoring Cabarrus

    Can anyone please tell me how to program and monitor Cabarrus CO. Sheriffs Dept and Concord PD on my Uniden HP1? Thank You!
  18. J

    Lexington PD -North Carolina- Live Audio Feed

    Hello all, I am thinking of swapping one for my live audio feeds from monitoring Davidson County EMS to monitor Lexington Police. Since very few people listen to the EMS, since most traffic is also broadcasted on the Fire frequency which is already a live feed. Let me know if you think this is a...
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    Anyone Near Wilmington, NC?!?

    Does anyone near Wilmington, NC offer any on-site consultative services? I'm brand new to "scanning" I have a huge antenna, a radioshack pro-197, and arc500pro software and I am struggling a good bit. I am a quick learner, I have pretty good computer skills, and ca$h. Please let me know if...
  20. NFR85

    Wilmington NC on Proscan

    Does anyone know the server IP or name for Wilmington NC for Proscan Client? It was there couple days ago and I keep refreshing with no luck. Thanks
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