Scanning Log Book

[bballjh]

I keep a special smaller spiral notebook (it's called a records book and has margins the perfect size to write frequencies.) In this note book I write mystery freqs I come across while searching and what I heard on that freq, call signs, unit identifiers, officer unit numbers, a high priority call log, and tazer deployments.

Anyone else keep a similar type of log book and if so what type of information do you include in it?

Justin

 

[scaninnyc]

I had a few similar books at one time years ago, they are probably in the attic along with equipment I long ago forgot about. Might be time for a hunt through the old stuff just to see what's in the logs.

I almost forgot what a log book looked like. The first time I saw a spread sheet on a computer, I was sold. Customizable, smart checking (for duplicate frequencies), and the best part, it never ends.

 

[bballjh]

I had a few similar books at one time years ago, they are probably in the attic along with equipment I long ago forgot about. Might be time for a hunt through the old stuff just to see what's in the logs.

I almost forgot what a log book looked like. The first time I saw a spread sheet on a computer, I was sold. Customizable, smart checking (for duplicate frequencies), and the best part, it never ends.

For me I initially write the info in the log book then transfer the info that's worth saving to my computer. I just can't beat the portability and avalibility while at work, driving, etc.

 

[N9WP]

I use to use log books years ago, now I just use scratch peaces of paper to jot things down quickly and then I transfer them to the computer. Using a computer makes searching frequency info and my past history findings so much easier. I use MS Access and for programming my scanners, I use FreeScan and inside FreeScan, there is a comments field next to each frequency or talkgroup that I'm starting use more and more.

 

[hfxChris]

I use a voice recorder in the car..

 

[theoldcop]

I use this software for keeping track of my freq.'s and making notations when I want:

scanner_2011.zip

John

 

[talkpair]

I started in the crystal days using 3x5 index cards, mainly for taping unused crystals to.

The card file still was useful once synthesized scanners came around.

I had things filed by frequency, which was good for looking up frequencies, but not so good for looking up by name.

Now, i just use a simple text file.........easy to setup, use and search

 

[R1VINCE]

Ive been using MicroSoft Excel to log all my aviation traffic. I have seperate pages for UHF, VHF, known/unknown, etc. Can be saved and used on any other comp in the house. And for those without MS Office, you can use OpenOffice.org as its free and very similar/compatable with MS Office.

John, that is a pretty neat program you posted. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[GKolo]

I have a composition book that i have added every frequency into that i have in my PSR-400, Just incase the radio ever get erased or walks away i dont have to start over.

 

[SCPD]

I use this software for keeping track of my freq.'s and making notations when I want:

scanner_2011.zip

John

Does anybody have any contact details for the maker of this program?

Paul

 

[scaninnyc]

I'm using a home brew database that works well.

 

[bballjh]

I use this software for keeping track of my freq.'s and making notations when I want:

scanner_2011.zip

John

Thanks for the link!

I'm using a home brew database that works well.

Wow! Looks very nice!

 

[theoldcop]

VERY nice job!! I especially like the pull down option to choose which scanner has that particular freq. and in which channel it resides.
I realize that today's scanners/receivers contain much more displayed information per channel than the older radios, and I have both. But once I become comfortable with a radio I am not likely to let it go, i.e. my BC-9000XLT, Pro-2022 and Pro-2035. I use these for specific scanning needs (I have yet to find a scanner that does a better job re: aviation than my Pro-2035).

You can see the whole dusty collection here:
The Cyber World of KB2COP - Photos

John

I'm using a home brew database that works well.

 

[scaninnyc]

I realize that today's scanners/receivers contain much more displayed information per channel than the older radios, and I have both. But once I become comfortable with a radio I am not likely to let it go

This database format is about 10 years old and needs an update, I just found another excuse to buy a new scanner.

 

[killmoles]

Back in the mid-80's when I started scanning, I had a 3-ring binder with every channelized frequency written down. Basically the entire scanable spectrum at 1 MHz per page. I still have the book and while much of the info is outdated and the edges of the pages are yellow, it sure brings back great memories. At one point I tried to enter it all in Dbase4 but gave up before too long.

Nowadays I just rely on Radio Reference, but this Winter I plan to discover and log new frequencies again.

 

[WisconsinRailfan]

Does anybody have any contact details for the maker of this program?

Paul

Click on the information tab inside the program.

 

[chaplainandrews]

I ran across some of my scanner logs from years ago--it is nice to see some of what I used to hear.

I'm always conscious however to not over complicate the enjoyment of scanning.