Hi, I'm very new to using a radio scanner. My daughter works with EMS where I live and bought me the Pro 197 for Christmas so I can listen in on their calls. After finally figuring out how to program the darn thing, my problem now is signal. Inside my house using only the extendable antenna that came with it, I get basically no reception at all. I have tried every window, corner, table, outlet etc. The only place at home that I can get reception is outside, on a certain spot on my deck railing!! Well, it's been too cold to just go sit outside and listen. We've purchased 2 different antennas (for the roof) and then found out that they are for uhf/vhf and not fm reception. We've tried an hdtv/fm reception booster with no luck. Before I go purchasing more stuff that won't work, can anyone help me and tell me what I need?
Some details that may help: I"m 35 miles (at least) from her station, they transmit on a motorola 800/900 radios, using a trunking system. I believe the frequency is somewhere around 865.xxxxx.
Some details that may help: I"m 35 miles (at least) from her station, they transmit on a motorola 800/900 radios, using a trunking system. I believe the frequency is somewhere around 865.xxxxx.