sfd112
Newbie
Hello,
I live between Shelbyville, waldron and columbus. Just ordered a RS PRO-197 scanner, should have it in a few days. I'm a retired firefighter from Indy's west side and would like to monitor Indy and all depts PD/Fire on meca. According to my mapping software, I'm 35 miles from Indy and 55' lower in elevation. I have access to a tower attached to my 2 story home that is not in use. I also want to monitor surrounding counties and military base near shelbyville, HAM talk is OK as I'm not positive I want to take that step and get my ticket until I listen to some talk. Anyone listen to Indy from my area and have any info if this is even possible? Any tips on an outside antenna for my scanner that will pickup Indy and not overload the local bands?
Thanks
Tony
SFD 1972-2000 retired!
I live between Shelbyville, waldron and columbus. Just ordered a RS PRO-197 scanner, should have it in a few days. I'm a retired firefighter from Indy's west side and would like to monitor Indy and all depts PD/Fire on meca. According to my mapping software, I'm 35 miles from Indy and 55' lower in elevation. I have access to a tower attached to my 2 story home that is not in use. I also want to monitor surrounding counties and military base near shelbyville, HAM talk is OK as I'm not positive I want to take that step and get my ticket until I listen to some talk. Anyone listen to Indy from my area and have any info if this is even possible? Any tips on an outside antenna for my scanner that will pickup Indy and not overload the local bands?
Thanks
Tony
SFD 1972-2000 retired!