Findlay-Hancock Co. Freq's

[FireinOh]

I'm a bit of a newbie, I'm not a huge scanner/radio user... sorry in advance if my questions are a little stupid, lol.

I have a little 50 channel Uniden Bearcat (BC80XLT) mobile I use while storm watching, and when I can't be on my computer, I need to reprogram it since a lot of the frequencies have changed with Findlay going to MARCS. I have looked through some of the threads on here, and have referenced some of the scanner sites I have bookmarked, but can't seem to find an updated list of the Frequencies in my area. I live in the middle of Findlay, near the University, so I can pick up quite a bit of traffic whenever I turn it on, I'm just not sure if what I have programed is accurate anymore, and I need the new Findlay Police/Fire dispatch info since they aren't trunked anymore.

Here's a list of my current programming... let me know if these are still correct, and any changes or any I should add (I'm gonna add the Findlay SKYWARN 147.1500 once I redo everything, since I am a SKYWARN Spotter).

Fire
1. Hancock Co. - 154.250
2. Hancock Co. - 155.430
3. Hancock Co. - 154.145
6. N. Baltimore - 154.100
7. Wood Co. - 154.220
8. Wood Co. - 153.890
9. Wood Co. - 154.280

Police/Sheriff
12. Hancock Co. - 155.535
13. Hancock Co. - 158.970
14. County Jail - 159.210
15. Park Ranger - 151.265
16. State Patrol - 44.940
17. State Patrol - 45.260
18. Statewide - 155.370
19. Wood Co. - 155.475
20. Wood Co. - 155.070
21. L.E.E.R.N - 154.935

EMS
24. Hanco - 155.295
25. H.E.A.R.N. - 155.340
26. N. Baltimore - 155.280

Air Rescue/Airport
29. OSP Radar Plane - 45.020
30. ProMedica Findlay - 461.150
31. Life Flight Findlay - 453.150
32. Ohio MedFlight - 155.400
33. Findlay Airport - 155.725
34. WTOL Chopper 11 - 463.775

Weather
36. Dist 1 SkyWarn - 147.375
37. Hancock Co. - 146.760
38. Wood Co. - 147.180

Misc.
40. ODOT Dist 2 - 47.220
41. Hancock ODNR - 159.375
42. Wood Co. EMA - 154.415
43. Hancock/Wood Elec. - 451.200
44. Blanchard Valley - 464.775


Thanks for any info.

 

[bucknut937]

all the hancock county and putnum and state agencies have gone digtal and you will not be able to pick them up with this scanner so that will free up some room


ZAC

 

[Dubbin]

Findlay has not made the move to MARCS yet and is still on their old trunking system.

As mentioned Hancock County has made the move to MARCS

Hancock County fire - MARCS

State Patrol - MARCS

Park Ranger - MARCS

Hanco, Medcorp, Medflight and Lifeflight - MARCS

This may also help Hancock County, Ohio (OH) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

 

[FireinOh]

So I'm guessing I'm gonna need to pick up a new scanner? Any suggestions for a good mobile around $100-$150? I've had the bearcat for a while, so I don't mind investing in a new one. Honestly, I don't know much about scanner specifics, just how to program them in and listen, lol. What specs should I be looking for to pick up MARCS and all the frequencies around the area? I like the ability to listen to life flight and some other aviation traffic once in a while, is there any specific range I need to look for to pick up that kind of traffic?

 

[wa8pyr]

So I'm guessing I'm gonna need to pick up a new scanner? Any suggestions for a good mobile around $100-$150? I've had the bearcat for a while, so I don't mind investing in a new one. Honestly, I don't know much about scanner specifics, just how to program them in and listen, lol. What specs should I be looking for to pick up MARCS and all the frequencies around the area? I like the ability to listen to life flight and some other aviation traffic once in a while, is there any specific range I need to look for to pick up that kind of traffic?

Generally, you won't be able to touch a digital scanner for less than $400, unless you catch a really good sale at Radio Shack.

That being said, the GRE PSR-600 (Pro-197 is the Radio Shack equivalent) would be an excellent choice. The Uniden BCD996T is also a good choice, although I personally prefer the GRE models for their far superior digital audio quality and programming options.

 

[FireinOh]

I'm mainly looking for a handheld. I seen the GRE PSR-300 on a site that's close to my price range, It has trunking, and re banding capabilities. I'm not sure if it would pick up MARCS, cause I don't know what specs too look for when it comes to that system, lol.

I probably won't be upgrading till after the first of the year anyways, just getting ideas on what to look for to cover my area and listening preferences. If I find a good deal around x-mas time I may spring for one a bit early, but for now just gathering research.

 

[ctpd845]

I'm mainly looking for a handheld. I seen the GRE PSR-300 on a site that's close to my price range, It has trunking, and re banding capabilities. I'm not sure if it would pick up MARCS, cause I don't know what specs too look for when it comes to that system, lol.

I probably won't be upgrading till after the first of the year anyways, just getting ideas on what to look for to cover my area and listening preferences. If I find a good deal around x-mas time I may spring for one a bit early, but for now just gathering research.

The PSR-300 will not work on MARCS. If your looking for a handheld you could go with the GRE PSR-500, Radio Shack Pro-106 or Pro-96, Uniden BCD396T or BCD396XT.

You will most likely be spending around $500 for any of these new.

 

[FireinOh]

OK, thanks for the info. I think I have the specs nailed down after looking at the WIKI and comparing some stuff there, I will definitely keep an eye on those models prices and try to get a deal on one when I can. I don't mind the investment, its just a matter of when I can afford to do it, lol. Until then I'll just try to keep listening online, and download some stuff to my laptop for mobile use.

 

[radioscan]

You will most likely find THE best price on Black Friday which
would be November 27 at Radio Shack on the Pro-106. In the
past they have ran unannounced sales on their scanners among other
items for a very limited time period on that day (for example 6 to 11 AM only).
A little preparedness could net you a great price on a digital scanner.

 

[JimiB111]

I can help you with a few freq. Wood Co. Sheriff main ch is 154.7250 and 155.0700. You more then likely wont hear State Patrol since they have gone to digital radio. If you need anymore assistance please feel free to email me.