[I looked for a thread that lists suggestions for additions of features we’d like to see in future scanners. I saw it before but couldn’t find it for this post.] When searching for a hotspot on my smart phone to connect to the internet I noticed a notation relating to “pairing” with another smart phone that has you listed in their phone. The phones use something called NFC, which is short for near-field communication, a technology that allows devices like phones and smartwatches to exchange small bits of data…
I attend airshows regularly and always monitor the comms. Like-minded scanner enthusiasts tend to congregate and exchange active frequencies and show info. This leads to some asking for frequency lists, something I try to remember to bring with me. I will run off 20 copies and hand them out to those who inquire. (When one sees you handing out the list they all want one!) But wouldn’t it be nice if we had the ability to “port” our files to another without having our laptops with us? Instead, use NFC to load a particular file or frequency into the scanner simply by being in close proximity to another NFC capable scanner?
I attend airshows regularly and always monitor the comms. Like-minded scanner enthusiasts tend to congregate and exchange active frequencies and show info. This leads to some asking for frequency lists, something I try to remember to bring with me. I will run off 20 copies and hand them out to those who inquire. (When one sees you handing out the list they all want one!) But wouldn’t it be nice if we had the ability to “port” our files to another without having our laptops with us? Instead, use NFC to load a particular file or frequency into the scanner simply by being in close proximity to another NFC capable scanner?