Just Curious

[dallascowboys]

Morning Everyone,
I live in Dothan have the 436 have programed Houston and Dothan in my scanner, what I am curious is what else should I be monitoring ? like police, fire Ems Utilities roads, military etc.

Thanks

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

I know you're probably looking for a region-specific answer & sorry I can't give it to you, but...monitor whatever best interests you. The best part of owning any kind of radio receiver is to tune around the bands and discover new things to listen to. That's what makes this hobby so amazing, there's a world of things to pick up, no monthly subscriptions needed. But I digress, hope someone can give you a more relevant answer than mine

 

[KK4JUG]

I'd check 'em all. For instance, I have no desire to listen to restaurant drive-in radios but others find it fascinating. There are utilities, taxis, aircraft, etc. You also have Ft. Rucker with lots of air traffic. Sample all that you can and you might be surprised.

 

[CORN]

Ft Rucker LMR system would be worth a shot, the MP’s and Fire may be encrypted but the maintenance side of it and a bunch of other talk groups aren’t. Also for any helo traffic search the VHF Lo band (30-70 MHz), UHF mil range (225-380MHz). Not to mention if you have an outside antenna you may bring in comms from the Rose Hill MOA (288.3) and others. The search button is your friend.

 

[dallascowboys]

Thanks for all the replies, I have an indoor antenna, live in a house with a metal roof have the antenna next to my window, I have my 436 set to a range of 40 is this to much or to little range setting ? again thanks everyone for the replies.

 

[dallascowboys]

Also can I pick up Montgomery al here in Dothan ?

 

[KK4JUG]

Also can I pick up Montgomery al here in Dothan ?

Probably not without a directional antenna and even then it might be iffy.

 

[dallascowboys]

Probably not without a directional antenna and even then it might be iffy.

Ok thanks also like I wrote above I have my 436 set to range 40 is that to much or to little ?

 

[KK4JUG]

I don't think it matters. Dothan is over a hundred miles from Montgomery. As good as the 436 is, it has it's limitations and a hundred miles is pretty much out of the question.

 

[dallascowboys]

Ok so what is the best range to use here in Dothan 20, 30 or 40 just for general scanning in my area, ?

 

[dallascowboys]

Ok so what is the best range to use here in Dothan 20, 30 or 40 just for general scanning in my area, ?

Ok so what is the best range to use here in Dothan 20, 30 or 40 just for general scanning in my area, ?

So right now for my area of Dothan I am using a range of 40 sound about right or should I go higher ?