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Hey railfans, hate to sound like such a greenhorn, but I'm having trouble understand scanner basics. I'll keep my question simple and direct: Q: I want my radio (Baofeng Uv-5r) to scan the entire range of 159.810 - 161.565. So do I have to enter and save every single frequency in between that...

I am deciding between two antennas. Which one would be a better choice to receive railroad frequencies, the Diamond Original RH789 with telescoping feature or the Diamond (Original) RH77CA?

I am considering an antenna for my Uniden bc72xlt scanner. The rubber ducky works well at the moment for picking up activity. Any opinions on the Diamond RH77CA dualband high gain antenna pairing with the uniden scanner. I am interested in picking up chatter 10-20 miles away and a defect...

What kind of setup does this use? The standard conv type? Railway Frequencies - www.NiagaraRails.com As for GO, yes I know that is Project 25 Phase II. ;)

I am copying somebody using AAR Channel 55 160.935 with an 186.2 Hz tone from here in Downtown Sacramento. The nearest license is Richmond Pacific RR in Richmond. ULS only show Richmond and LA/San Diego licenses. Any ideas? I do not have the descrambler to hear the actual traffic. B.......

Scanner cast configuration where you log into RadioReference will not load for me everytime I try to start me feed it says the program has failed to inialize. I am not sure what my problem is I have updated Frame works I have gone onto Scammer casts website its self and updated the program. I am...

Hello good people. Rookie here, just got hired on to a freight railroad out in western Maryland where I live. My step dad had an old scanner (Radio Shack PRO 2045) which seems to be fairly nice, but he was in no need for it so I brought it out to my home and today I am attempting to tune in to...

Skagway Alaska Area Frequencies WQDL655 - White Pass & Yukon Route (Railroad) ( wpyr.com ) (Used by the train crew workers and golf cart to transport cruise passengers back to ship dock area.) 451.3000 - ctcss 179.9 - Ch.1 ? 451.4500 - ctcss 179.9 451.7250 - ctcss 179.9 456.3000 - ctcss 179.9...

I am receiving 160.800 NAC 293 with a continuous 1000hz tone with +/- 5khz deviation. The signal is 100% quite in Augusta around the Civic Center and 95% quite 10 miles east of Augusta. I know that 160.800 falls in the RR Band but, this is P25 with a NAC 293 and it is not encrypted. Anybody...

I'd like to urge you railfans to host some live audio of rail radio traffic in your area. If you look at the list, there is not much RR live audio in Ohio. I'd especially like to hear some W&LE traffic. Please consider providing a live audio feed on this website, and thank you.

There is an equipment defect detector that will sound off as "mile post one nine point one" near Zeeland that will activate when a Westbound train is about to cross Fairview street near the natural gas power plant. If you're spotting near the James st/104th ave crossing this will give you a...

CSXT will be replacing 40,000 Cross Ties in the next few weeks in Cullman County Alabama this is for those who listen to the live feed of CSXT & Norfolk Southern for Morgan County Alabama

I was wondering about one part in particular of the FCC Rules regarding Ham radio. Essentially, my question is: If you are a LICENSED Ham operator, are you authorized to transmit emergency messages out of ham bands in an emergency situation? My hypothetical situation is: I'm out driving...

Last December I bought a Radio Shack Pro 404, mostly for railroad scanning. Anyone else use it for this purpose? On the VHF High Band, it has frequency steps in 12.5 kHz, does that mean it will be compatible when the narrow band mandate goes into effect next year? It really helps me when...

Made a little video of it performing tonight. I haven't used it in a while. Another great railroad radio. If you have any questions, please post them. Metrolink Valley Subdivision Radio - YouTube

I'm looking for a portable radio scanners stores in the greater Fort Lauderdale FL area and surburban towns around Fort Lauderdale because I want a scanner for railfanning anywhere in the United States and Canada and I look for a scanner at an affordable price. Which scanner you recommend for...

Hi, I have been reading this forum for several years now. Great forum with tons of info. I mostly listen to the radio at home. My first scanner I ever got I was like 8yrs old. Now, I am in my mid 30's still listening. Recently, I have been taking my portable out on the road to listen to...

How about adding the option for adding ALL of the AAR frequencies? In Alameda County, adding all of the railroads I could find in my available choices, There were 59 of the AAR frequencies NOT in my scan list, and I found many multiple entries for AAR 12, AAR 14, etc. Sure, most railroads list...

Good day: I was hoping someone might have frequencies for Norfolk-Southern Railroad, particularly for Pennsylvania, specifically for Lancaster County. Thanks.

I'd love to be able to listen to rail traffic in the Dayton Ohio district but cant. I searched the live audio section of this site and dont find much rail audio. If someone in the Dayton district would consider signing up to broadcast the railroad audio, I'd listen and thank you.