Newbie

[st00]

First post here, so I should start by saying hello! I recently became interested in scanning and have a few basic questions I was hoping some of you might be willing to help me with.

1. How does a person find trunked frequencies? I have done some research on this site (which is the best I have found by far) in the RR Database and see some listings I was aware of. But it would be nice if I could search for trunked signals like I can for "normal" channels. I have a Radio Shack Pro-2052 and have read the manual a few times. It sounds as though I must know what frequencies are in use. I can't just find them through searching. Is that correct?

2. Also in regards to trunking, in my manual under each of the various types of trunking systems, reference is made to frequency ranges and steps in kHz. When reference is made to steps in kHz is this the same thing as spacing? For example, if I have a range of 935.0125-939.9875, and it is in 12.5 kHz steps, can I deduce that after 935.0125 I should then find my next valid frequency at 947.5125? I had thought in regards to my first question, if I program in every valid frequency that my scanner will handle, then I should be able to search all those frequencies and "find" activity.

3. For those of you with wider coverage (up in the 2 and 3 ghz range), do you find much activity up in these ranges? How does one determine if those upper ranges are even worth pursuing?

Thank you in advance. I have learned a great deal just reading these forums so far.

Regards,

Lincoln

 

[bnglbill]

First post here, so I should start by saying hello! I recently became interested in scanning and have a few basic questions I was hoping some of you might be willing to help me with.

1. How does a person find trunked frequencies? I have done some research on this site (which is the best I have found by far) in the RR Database and see some listings I was aware of. But it would be nice if I could search for trunked signals like I can for "normal" channels. I have a Radio Shack Pro-2052 and have read the manual a few times. It sounds as though I must know what frequencies are in use. I can't just find them through searching. Is that correct?

2. Also in regards to trunking, in my manual under each of the various types of trunking systems, reference is made to frequency ranges and steps in kHz. When reference is made to steps in kHz is this the same thing as spacing? For example, if I have a range of 935.0125-939.9875, and it is in 12.5 kHz steps, can I deduce that after 935.0125 I should then find my next valid frequency at 947.5125? I had thought in regards to my first question, if I program in every valid frequency that my scanner will handle, then I should be able to search all those frequencies and "find" activity.

3. For those of you with wider coverage (up in the 2 and 3 ghz range), do you find much activity up in these ranges? How does one determine if those upper ranges are even worth pursuing?

Thank you in advance. I have learned a great deal just reading these forums so far.

Regards,

Lincoln

The best place to find your local freqs if you can't find what you need in the database, would be to post in your state's forum. I bet someone there could give you the info.

When you are scanning trunked frequencies, you also need to have the talk groups programmed in. people in your state wiil be able to help with this as well



As far as the stepping, I'm not exactly an expert but I believe you are jumping by megahertz rather than killohertz, it should be.. 935.0125 then 935.0250. ( I think but someone will correct me if I'm wrong, I'm sure).

 

[st00]

Much appreciated. I had looked in the applicable local forum and it has not had much activity (Idaho). I have found some other good resources here and there though. I have found a lot of people in here migrating to the new digital scanners and dealing with issues such as encryption. I feel lucky to have pretty much everything on non trunked systems (from what I can tell) and no digital or encryption that I am aware of . Then again, I'm an newb so I don't know much :lol:

 

[loumaag]

...Then again, I'm an newb so I don't know much :lol:

We have all been there at one time or another. In any case, welcome.

You can use your 2052 to find new frequencies by using the "Search" functions. If you are looking for new trunking systems, look for the control channels by not ignoring the Data frequencies. Take a look starting about page 19 of the manual. You might find "Limit Searches" more useful as you can target specific hunks of spectrum. :wink:

 

[st00]

Thank you Lou. I think I must have confused myself

I recall reading in the manual that this model of scanner can't do regular scanning and handle trunking at the same time. However, by imposing the limits as you had described, I guess I am really only scanning or searching one type of frequency.

Regardless, as you had suggested, I flipped to page 19 and followed the steps under "Limit Search" on page 20. Then I flipped on over to page 32 and thought perhaps I could scan Motorola system trunked frequencies 935.0125-939.9875 using our high and lows described in the search limit section. And I began my search and stumbled across what I am guessing is the data channel (or channels)? At 936.850 and 936.2875 I am getting what could be described as static with rhythm or static with a pattern, if there is such a thing.

 

[RVCFIRE]

First of all don't read the RS manual on how to trunk. it's a bunch of b*******.
I created a website where it tells you how to trunk w/ the pro- 95
http://www.angelfire.com/co4/rvc_freqs/

Second of all feel free to contact me anytime
AIM: RVCFIREHAZMAT1
MSN MESSENGER & E-MAIL: RVCFIREHAZMAT1@hotmail.com

 

[loumaag]

First of all don't read the RS manual on how to trunk. it's a bunch of bull****.
I created a website where it tells you how to trunk w/ the pro- 95
http://www.angelfire.com/co4/rvc_freqs/

Why would you post this? The language is unnecessary and the original poster doesn't need your instruction on how to program a Pro-95. :evil:

 

[RVCFIRE]

Cause when I started with the pro-95 scanner I could not figure out one word from there manual. And besides I have had friends that go to by website that have a pro-95 and they know excatly what I mean. Seriousy trying figuring out the trunking from the RS manual. You can't. And you need to take it down a little. Don't be so aggresive.

 

[loumaag]

And you need to take it down a little. Don't be so aggresive.

Ummm, I am not being agressive. I was pointing out that the original poster has no need of instructions for a Pro-95 as they don't have one. :roll:

You may appologize anytime. :lol:

 

[RVCFIRE]

You may appologize anytime.

Dude why should I appologize.I was just trying to help the guy out. If you don't like what I have to say, you know there other groups.

You may appologize anytime.

 

[loumaag]

You may appologize anytime.

Dude why should I appologize.I was just trying to help the guy out. If you don't like what I have to say, you know there other groups.

You may appologize anytime.

Dude? Nothing is more juvenile then resorting to name calling and cussing, you have thus far done both.

I assume since you put together instructions for the Pro-95 you can read. Read the original post. He doesn't own a Pro-95. Hence, he doesn't need your help in programming a Pro-95. If you have an instruction for programming a Pro-2052, maybe you could provide that link. And as I have no intention of finding another site, perhaps you should dial down the rhetoric.

As for the invitation to apologize to you, well you may remove the laughing face from my invitation now. I had assumed that you, in a rush, had not realized your error. I now think that instead of acknowledging a simple error on your part, you would rather resort to claiming you are right with no evidence to substantiate your position. In any case, I would suggest that you read the Webmaster’s guidelines for posting, which you may find here before your respond to this post.

 

[RVCFIRE]

Okay then, Just for get everything I said. I dom't have to keep replying. But I do got one question since you gave me that link. Why did the Webmaster Say NEVER TYPE IN ALL CAPS??? what's wrong with that???
Here when you get this e-mail me :

Rvcfirehazmat1@hotmail.com

 

[Radiorick]

As the lord(or lard) of fire says: Let the flame war begin.

 

[flyingwolf]

Ok I am not a mod but could we get back to the OP's questions?

Also OP dont forget to check out the local radioshack for thier boks on scanning.

This is the best place you could have come for help with this issue.

And as for the all caps.

It is considered yelling when in cyberspace so that is why we do not type in all caps. Its just a nice thing to not yell at people plus it is harder to read.

 

[eyes00only]

st00

With any scanner, it's hard the first time to do trunking. 90% of the people on the RR site are great, and you will find them very helpful. You may also try the trunking forum, and even a forum for exactly what you need, ie EDACS. Loumaag has always been helpful. Just ignore the other Bozos. I wish I could be more helpful, but the only trunking scanner I have is a Pro 94.
Good luck / have fun
Happy New Year

Jerry

 

[RVCFIRE]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! (EVERYONE)
St00- I hope you found what you were looking for.

 

[INDY72]

Progging the 2052 is extremely simple, especially trunking.

Its even simpler for conventional.

For trunking, once you find all the freqs for the system you want to trunk.. and determine if its an EDACS, or Motorola type I, II, or IIi "hybrid".

Once that is done, if you understand the basic instruction in the manual, your set,.. if not feel free to ask us here, or you can join the 2052 owners groups on Yahoo.

I'll be glad to assist you in any way I can as an former owner of a 2052, and 2 of its lil brothers, the 94, and 94 A.

 

[fire4456]

hey eyes SWEEEEEET avtar. it looks just like my cat except our other would probably shoot him. thanks for the laugh 8)

 

[eyes00only]

hey eyes SWEEEEEET avtar. it looks just like my cat except our other would probably shoot him. thanks for the laugh 8)

Thanks, I change it often, but thought that was a cute picture.

Jerry

 

[Radiorick]

The avatar reminds me of "Cat in Boots" recently made popular in Sherk 2