Help me understand?

[ousportsfan1]

Ok so I recently have purchased a RS Pro - 107 very new to this hobby. Actually this is my first scanner purchase, it is a used unit. Im trying to understand some things. Area im trying to scan and listen to is Lewisville, Tx I should probably actually try to post this in the Texas area but most of my questions are about the scanner in general.

1. I listen to my local PD and hear them say go to channel 2, or to NCIC something like that can I switch to the freq. or continue listening to what they are talking about some how? I dont get as much chatter as I thought I would, seems like I may be missing something this area is highly busy with all kinds of PD, and FD chatter.

2. What does the "T" mean? I believe the "A" is for Analog and im not sure what the "G" is on the screen ?

3. I see the FBI come up on the screen but it says encrypted whats the trick to listen?

4. What is the best type of antenna to get the best quality reception for this scanner?

5. I have still yet to figure how to manually type in a freq. with this darn thing. ( only because I got nothing for programming this from my PC, no cables, software, nuttin.)

Thanks for your time in advance, and please feel free to add me on MSN if it makes it easier to chat there.

 

[ibagli]

2. What does the "T" mean? I believe the "A" is for Analog and im not sure what the "G" is on the screen ?

The "T" means it's receiving control channel data on a trunked system. "A" means that the attenuator is activated. When "G" is activated, it means that the attenuator is global (i.e. it attenuates everything, as opposed to just selected items).

3. I see the FBI come up on the screen but it says encrypted whats the trick to listen?

There isn't one. You can't.

 

[ousportsfan1]

The "T" means it's receiving control channel data on a trunked system. "A" means that the attenuator is activated. When "G" is activated, it means that the attenuator is global (i.e. it attenuates everything, as opposed to just selected items).



There isn't one. You can't.

Thats a bummer, why tease us then with showing it up on the screen...I was just reading up on the discriminator tap, I was thinking something like that was needed. Bummer that could have been interesting.

Thanks for your input and help. Go Buckeyes!

 

[ScanWI]

Lewisville, TX

In the last few years there have been a lot of scanners that have totally changed the way people listen to their local heros. This Scanner was designed and to be a plug and play solution. The best way to understand how to run it is going to be by going through manual. if you do not have a copy you can find a Digital copy here: http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000107_PM_EN.pdf

Q 1. Lewisville uses a Trunked System for all their communications, if you look at this system: Lewisville Public Safety Trunking System, Lewisville, Texas - Scanner Frequencies

there are 10 frequencies and then a list of several numbers these numbers are called talkgroup id's and they are all assigned to a certain "channel" or "group". this is the system you will want to select to listen to all the action in your area if you just let it scan your radio will automatically pick up on any activity on any of the channels. if you want to just listen to the one channel you can pause it.

Q 2. The T means Trunking that means that you scanner is searching a Trunking System for activity. The A stands for stands for attenuation and the G is fro global attenuation the difference will be better explained in the manual Again these are also talked about in the manual.

Q 3. It is against federal Law to try to crack encrypted channels the other possibility is that this is not encrypted but just a digital transmission this is a analog radio and cannot receive Digital channels, the best thing to do is lock out this channel

Q 4. Lewisville Public Safety is using a Motorola Type IIi Hybrid 800 Mhz system and I would recommend the Radio Shack RS #20-283 Radio Shack 800MHz handheld antenna, This is a very good option but your scanner's current antenna will work too.

Q 5. This scanner has the entire RR database in it for the Nation as of when it was manufactured. You will need the Software to edit any of the information in the scanner i/e adding frequencies I am not sure about the USB cable but you may be able to check out your local radio shack for one.

I hope this helps feel free to ask more Q's
I am going to check into this scanner more
Aaron
kc0wkp

 

[ousportsfan1]

In the last few years there have been a lot of scanners that have totally changed the way people listen to their local heros. This Scanner was designed and to be a plug and play solution. The best way to understand how to run it is going to be by going through manual. if you do not have a copy you can find a Digital copy here: http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000107_PM_EN.pdf

Q 1. Lewisville uses a Trunked System for all their communications, if you look at this system: Lewisville Public Safety Trunking System, Lewisville, Texas - Scanner Frequencies

there are 10 frequencies and then a list of several numbers these numbers are called talkgroup id's and they are all assigned to a certain "channel" or "group". this is the system you will want to select to listen to all the action in your area if you just let it scan your radio will automatically pick up on any activity on any of the channels. if you want to just listen to the one channel you can pause it.

Q 2. The T means Trunking that means that you scanner is searching a Trunking System for activity. The A stands for stands for attenuation and the G is fro global attenuation the difference will be better explained in the manual Again these are also talked about in the manual.

Q 3. It is against federal Law to try to crack encrypted channels the other possibility is that this is not encrypted but just a digital transmission this is a analog radio and cannot receive Digital channels, the best thing to do is lock out this channel

Q 4. Lewisville Public Safety is using a Motorola Type IIi Hybrid 800 Mhz system and I would recommend the Radio Shack RS #20-283 Radio Shack 800MHz handheld antenna, This is a very good option but your scanner's current antenna will work too.

Q 5. This scanner has the entire RR database in it for the Nation as of when it was manufactured. You will need the Software to edit any of the information in the scanner i/e adding frequencies I am not sure about the USB cable but you may be able to check out your local radio shack for one.

I hope this helps feel free to ask more Q's
I am going to check into this scanner more
Aaron
kc0wkp

HOLY BUCKETS!!

Very good info and thanks for your time in the reply.

I will definitely look into the above. I am really anxious to try out and find a setup I like its just my pocket book does not share the same feeling....LOL again I really appreciate your reply.

 

[KC5EIB]

Ok so I recently have purchased a RS Pro - 107 very new to this hobby. Actually this is my first scanner purchase, it is a used unit. Im trying to understand some things. Area im trying to scan and listen to is Lewisville, Tx I should probably actually try to post this in the Texas area but most of my questions are about the scanner in general.

1. I listen to my local PD and hear them say go to channel 2, or to NCIC something like that can I switch to the freq. or continue listening to what they are talking about some how? I dont get as much chatter as I thought I would, seems like I may be missing something this area is highly busy with all kinds of PD, and FD chatter.

2. What does the "T" mean? I believe the "A" is for Analog and im not sure what the "G" is on the screen ?

3. I see the FBI come up on the screen but it says encrypted whats the trick to listen?

4. What is the best type of antenna to get the best quality reception for this scanner?

5. I have still yet to figure how to manually type in a freq. with this darn thing. ( only because I got nothing for programming this from my PC, no cables, software, nuttin.)

Thanks for your time in advance, and please feel free to add me on MSN if it makes it easier to chat there.

Come by the store on 3040 in Flower Mound on Thursday evening and I will help answer these and other questions you have.

 

[ousportsfan1]

Thanks, I was actually going to come by this weekend but since you say you are going to be there thursday then I will stop by, its on my way home anyway!! perfect looking forward to meeting you I hear you are the MAN!!

 

[n5ims]

Here is the database entry for the Lewisville system --> Lewisville Public Safety Trunking System, Lewisville, Texas - Scanner Frequencies

You may also want to keep handy the Carrollton Public Safety System since they backup the Lewisville system if it is ever down due to serious issues or major maintenance. This link is for that system's database entry --> Carrollton Public Safety Trunking System, Carrollton, Texas - Scanner Frequencies

 

[jamesa53]

The other thing about this radio is that if you do not have the programming software for it, you will not be able to update the RR database on the SD card. These updates come out weekly or monthly, I cant recall exactly.

 

[kcoleman]

These updates come out weekly or monthly, I cant recall exactly.

The RR database updates are released every Saturday.

Cheers,
Keith

 

[InlandAZ]

When "G" is activated, it means that the attenuator is global (i.e. it attenuates everything, as opposed to just selected items).


Maybe a bit Off Topic - but, does anyone know how to turn off Global Attenuation with WIN500? I know how to do it manually, but I can't find it as an option in the software.

 

[ibagli]

Maybe a bit Off Topic - but, does anyone know how to turn off Global Attenuation with WIN500? I know how to do it manually, but I can't find it as an option in the software.

It can't be done.

 

[jamesa53]

Arent we talking about a 107 in this thread---Win500 is for the 106/197.

 

[InlandAZ]

Arent we talking about a 107 in this thread---Win500 is for the 106/197.

You are correct - The display must be somewhat similar... I was tinking with my 96 / 106 at the time and didn't find a way to turn it off in the software (my bad).