discriminator tap ?

[wv_mountaineer]

Are there any scanners out there that have a discriminator tap built into them right out of the box? And if I want to decode a NexEdge or MotoTorbo system would I need a digital scanner or would an analog one work?

 

[ka3jjz]

I don't believe any of the current crop of scanners have a built in tap (the Control channel output of Unidens and the output of the GRE/RS scanners probably have some buffering built in before the output is sent out, in all likelihood), although some of the wide band radios do.

You don't need a digital scanner to use DSD AFAIK - any old analog will do...best regards..Mike

 

[n4yek]

The GRE PSR-800 has one.
PSR-800 - The RadioReference Wiki

 

[wv_mountaineer]

The GRE PSR-800 has one.
PSR-800 - The RadioReference Wiki

Great, another good reason to go out and buy a new scanner!

 

[ka3jjz]

I believe that is a tap that uses a buffer, which might not work with DSD. I would ask in the digital voice forum (where DSD is discussed) before plunking down your money.

Digital Voice Decoding Software - The RadioReference.com Forums

Mike

 

[jonesyxvii]

Are there any scanners out there that have a discriminator tap built into them right out of the box?

Youll find a list here: Standard Disc-Out
It's not 100% up to date but it's a start.

R