I have a Bearcat BC889T scanner that I was using the standard telescoping antenna with. I have been unhappy with the quality of the feed so I went out and purchased an external 20" antenna from Radio Shack and mounted it to an 8' pole attached to my roof line.
Listening to the scanner alone, the sound and reception is greatly improved. As soon as I connect it to the software (Oddcast) the quality is terrible again. There is static and reguarly makes a high pitched squealing sound. (Not fire tones) I am coming out of the scanner via the External Speaker connection into the MIC in on my PC. The software is setup for MIC and the volume is approx. half way. I do not go into the red on the meter. All of the volume connections are muted in Windows XP sound setup except Mic and standard volume.
My feed - Barrow County Sheriff and Fire Live Scanner Audio Feed
Very frustrated. I love providing the feed but can't stand to listen to it so I know my listners aren't happy either.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Ron
Listening to the scanner alone, the sound and reception is greatly improved. As soon as I connect it to the software (Oddcast) the quality is terrible again. There is static and reguarly makes a high pitched squealing sound. (Not fire tones) I am coming out of the scanner via the External Speaker connection into the MIC in on my PC. The software is setup for MIC and the volume is approx. half way. I do not go into the red on the meter. All of the volume connections are muted in Windows XP sound setup except Mic and standard volume.
My feed - Barrow County Sheriff and Fire Live Scanner Audio Feed
Very frustrated. I love providing the feed but can't stand to listen to it so I know my listners aren't happy either.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Ron
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