The World of Ham Radio CD-ROM From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!newsfeed.cit.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!csun.edu!hbact587 From: hbact587@csun.edu (glen davis) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Gene Hughes Scanner book??? Date: 1 Nov 1995 00:47:25 GMT Organization: California State University, Northridge Lines: 6 Message-ID: <476g2t$rjg@dewey.csun.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: louie.csun.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I am looking for a store in the Western San Fernando Valley that sells the Gene Hughes Scanner book (the paper back one). Last time I bought it, it was 9.95. Southland Communications no longer carries it. Or if I can get the address for the publisher so I can order it direct. Thanks in advance. From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.bridge.net!news From: bknight1@bridge.net (BKNIGHT1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: HELP !! MOD.. PLEASE UNIDEN BEARCAT SC150Y Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 01:03:14 GMT Organization: PENTIUM1 Lines: 6 Message-ID: <476glt$6oh@news.bridge.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-mia2-43.bridge.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 please help me mod my scanner to the max ..have have not been able to find any listing on it ..i have a UNIDEN BEARCAT SPORTCAT SC150Y .. it is yellow !! any help would be appr. please e-mail or post THANK YOU!! From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!van-bc!fonorola!nntp.igs.net!usenet From: gesman@igs.net (Gleb Esman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Buying scanner in Canada. Recommendations? Date: 1 Nov 1995 02:27:24 GMT Organization: IGS - Information Gateway Services Lines: 9 Message-ID: <476luc$3d6@nntp.igs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: gesman.igs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Could anyone recommend a good, reliable, fairly priced place in Canada, where continious coverage scanner could be purchased? Radio Lorenz in Montreal used to be the one, but now they gone and I'm not aware of anyone else. -- Gleb Esman. From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!io.org!news.interlog.com!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!fonorola!news.magi.com!infoweb.magi.com!gebara From: gebara@magi.com (George Gebara) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Modifiable 2006 date-codes? Date: 1 Nov 1995 03:03:09 GMT Organization: Magi Data Consulting Lines: 8 Message-ID: <476o1d$9i2@news.magi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: infoweb.magi.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I'm considering the purchase of a Radio Shack 2006 scanner. It has a data-code of "5A4". Is this a modifiable unit for the purposes of 800MHz band reception? If not, which codes are applicable? Please via e-mail to gebara@magi.com. Thank-you! From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news.unb.ca!nbt.nbnet.nb.ca!news From: nbschee@nbnet.nb.ca (Silas E. Cheeseman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 03:22:36 GMT Organization: NB*Net Lines: 44 Message-ID: <476p1r$rkt@darwin.nbnet.nb.ca> References: <46vap3$j6m@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: nbschee.nbnet.nb.ca X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 jvc@bingsuns.cc.binghamton.edu () wrote: First off let me say (I appologize for the arrogance, but this guy needs it) my cellular knowledge is top notch. I worked in this field for many years with a major communications company. Now for the details... > Jesus christ none of you are correct!!!! Ya I am. >As for the last post, there are no "mobile-to-mobile" calls eg: the >phone does not transmit directly to the other cell phone. It must go >through a cell site, then retransmitted from a cell site to the other >cell phone. Wrong, a mobile-to-mobile call actually goes from phone A to the cellular switch and then to phone B. In this case the entire communications path is "full duplex - four wire" transmission. You WILL only hear one side of conversation on a scanner. > Here's the facts and listen up so we can kill this thread!: Get the facts before you give 'em pal. > There are two frequencies in use for the voice transmissions of a >cellular phone call. 1. The cell site 2. The cell phone. First thing you got right. >If you are listening to the cell site freq., then you will hear BOTH >sides of the conversation. Correct if one of the callers is a LAND line (land line is 2 wire). >If you are listening to the cell phone >freq., you will only hear ONE side of the conversation, which is the >person talking on the cell phone. Two things right, wow! From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news.unb.ca!nbt.nbnet.nb.ca!news From: nbschee@nbnet.nb.ca (Silas E. Cheeseman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: CELLULAR SCANNING SOFTWARE???? Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 03:28:29 GMT Organization: NB*Net Lines: 19 Message-ID: <476pcs$rkt@darwin.nbnet.nb.ca> References: <46fnv7$3jq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <46keaf$g10@lonepeak.wasatch.com> <474jb8$f54@treasure.coastalnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nbschee.nbnet.nb.ca X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 vince carter wrote: >Bart VanAllen wrote: >>Try using a cellfone in test mode! >please explain If I may answer for him... Many cell phones have a 'tech' or 'service' mode that will allow the phone itself to monitor a given cellular channel that the tech selects. This is common is Motorola 'flip' phones. It is clummsy for any serious scanning of cellular because you can't 'scan' (at least on any I've seen). Catch Ya! From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!sbctri.tri.sbc.com!newspump.wustl.edu!news.icon-stl.net!usenet From: kraj@over.here.com (Kraj) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR 8000 LCD Display problem Date: 1 Nov 1995 03:37:40 GMT Organization: iCON, a service of St. Louis Internet Connections Lines: 14 Message-ID: <476q25$af3@server.icon-stl.net> References: <46s6i5$861@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-59.icon-stl.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <46s6i5$861@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, nickstir@aol.com says... > >I've got a AR 8000 that will drop a couple of the lines at the top of the >display, then after a couple of minutes will "heal" itself. It doesn't >happen all the time, just sometimes (5-10%) when I turn it on. Any one >else ever notice this????? The AR8000 has an undocumented LCD test function. While holding down the Function and Zero key, turn the unit on. This will cause the display to light every pixel, making four rows of black squares. Hopefully this might help... Kraj... From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:55 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ad065 From: ad065@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Jim Boyle) Subject: Cut and Paste Magazine Message-ID: Sender: ad065@freenet.carleton.ca (Jim Boyle) Reply-To: ad065@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Jim Boyle) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 04:45:25 GMT Lines: 22 Cut and Paste: An Electornic newsletter that comes out on the first day of the month.It will contain eclectic subjects,such as computer issues,scanner frequencys,websites etc.I will be getting articles from usenet and the internet and also articles submitted.Its a good balance of information. So i hope you will subscribe and enjoy. To subscribe to the Cut and Paste mailing list, send a message to: ad065@Freenet.Carleton.Ca with the message: subscribe Cut and Paste in the body of the message. And if you wish .. To remove your name from the Cut and Paste mailing list, send a message to: ad065@Freenet.Carleton.Ca with the message: unsubscribe Cut and Paste in the body of the message. Any other correspondence can be mailed to ad065@Freenet.Carleton.Ca From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!news.net99.net!news.fc.net!primus.paranoia.com!vidiot From: vidiot@paranoia.com (vidiot) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NEWMARKET HAMFEST - Saturday, November 11 Followup-To: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Date: 1 Nov 1995 04:56:44 GMT Organization: Overcome by Paranoia Lines: 27 Message-ID: <476umc$6il@villa.fc.net> References: <46gfnh$q7u@diplomatic.passport.ca> <4735mm$iag@new-opi.trib.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: primus.paranoia.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:50189 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21050 alt.radio.scanner:24990 rec.radio.scanner:40212 Roll_o (Rollo@trib.com) wrote: : you may also be interested to know that Blob at Bomarc Services reverse : engineers this kind of stuff. He has around 3 or 4 thousand scanner,money : changer,medical,bugging,cellular,two-way,dss related,tv : convertrt-scrambler,macrovision encode-decode,sat reciever,and a bunch of : other hobby related schematics on file. call 307-234-3488 for info on how : to get this stuff. He also r-e's stuff on a commercial basis. I enjoyed : the papers on sony playstation a couple of years ago.(that was not a : typo) He has 21 seperate catalogs, so choose wisely. Roll-o. I sent this guy about a dollars worth and change to this and all I got back in return for my postage stamps was a bunch of idiotic rambling on about how I didn't order any CATALOGS, but only a LIST for their catalogs, which where priced separately. That was one thing but the general attitude emited from his little list of his catalogs, was one that left me with the impression that a lot of other people have been fooled into thinking they were a listing of his catalogs. Especially when the material he sends is only worth .32 cents and the amt. you send him is well over that. After receiving his material decided that his outfit wasn't anyone I wanted to patronize. -- -----------------------------vidiot@paranoia.com------------------------ Ever feel like you're being watched?.....you will- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:57 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!news.mind.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!gail.ripco.com!unclebob From: unclebob@ripco.com (Uncle Bob) Subject: Re: On board Naval Communications X-Nntp-Posting-Host: golden.ripco.com Message-ID: Sender: usenet@rci.ripco.com (Net News Admin) Organization: Ripco Internet BBS, Chicago X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 05:41:05 GMT X-Ident-Sender: unclebob Lines: 20 Michael B. Martin (mm505@mindspring.com) wrote: : As much discussion has talked about the ONLY onboard communications was on : low-band, well, on the Discovery channel, there was a show about the USS Carl : Vinson. Strange, almost ALL communications shown were on UHF either Saber or : Astro type hand helds. Also the flight deck crew all had on their Mickey : Mouse sets with UHF portables attached at their belts. Anyone else see this? : /\/\|k.e I saw the program. It makes me wonder where to look for good naval freqs. The Navy sends a frigate or similar vessel to Chicago each summer for a recruiting cruise. I've never been able to discover what freqs are used by security or regular personnel. Tom Kneitel's "Top Secret Registery" is a good start, but you need a lot of patience and channels. -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Uncle Bob..............unclebob@ripco.com From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!pendragon.jsc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!io.org!van-bc!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!hgea01.hgea.org!usenet From: Brian Kitaoka Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: EF Johnson Trunking Systems Date: 1 Nov 1995 05:45:45 GMT Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4771i9$13u@hgea01.hgea.org> References: <46o8n5$c77@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> <476sb5$p04@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp95.hgea.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news://news/476sb5$p04@newsbf02.news.aol.com As a E.F. Johnson & Motorola Radio Dealer, I can tell you that just recently, Motorola Has Licensed E. F. Johnson to cross-license products. To what degree I am not sure. It is rumored that E.F. Johnson will come out with radios compatible with Motorola's Smart Net II technology. Possibly also the digital ASTRO Platform. E.F. Johnson has a Public Safety sytem currently referred to as MULTI-NET II. Their product line includes radios and repeater stations with "FLASH" memory. On the Motorola front, they have just released their Maxtrac LS mobile and MTX LS Portable with E.F. Johnson format only. From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:29:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!news.willamette.edu!news.orst.edu!news.PEAK.ORG!billn From: billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: FREECALLS WORLDWIDE ************ CLICK HERE ************************************************* Date: 1 Nov 1995 05:45:48 GMT Organization: CS Outreach Services, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4771ic$rhj@odo.PEAK.ORG> References: <45gu17$277@roadrunner.atlas.co.uk> <45io4v$qgk@hawk.ee.port.ac.uk> <45nje2$tdc@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> <4696h4$1dq@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46bua8$591@its.hooked.net> <30947045.2D4B@tiac.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: peak.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:24993 rec.radio.scanner:40216 rec.radio.swap:50204 Michael Dudley (mdud@tiac.net) wrote: : -- : > : >Compass International Telecommunications : 16 lincoln Street Suite 300 : Malden, MA 02148 : 1-800-999-0969 voice : 1-617-321-6437 fax : 1-617-321-1550 voice 24 hours : 1-617-321-6072 BBS : Email Compas@tiac.net : The absolute lowest rates for International Calls in the : World!!!! I thought he said they were free. Seems Michael needs to take some English lessons. Bill From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.zynet.com!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!ferrari.mst6.lanl.gov!newshost.lanl.gov!usenet From: Gerald Schmitt Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Modifiable 2006 date-codes? Date: Wed, 01 Nov 95 07:59:38 MST Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47829i$q90@newshost.lanl.gov> References: <476o1d$9i2@news.magi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ggspc.lanl.gov Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage All 2006 scanners can be modified the date code is moot. Save yourself the trouble listen to the forbiden 800 mHz on a friends scanner it will get you past that interest in just a few minutes. From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:01 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!winternet.com!news.minn.net!skypoint.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!umn.edu!news From: Dave Waltz Subject: BC9000XLT: Info? Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: Sender: news@news.cis.umn.edu (Usenet News Administration) Nntp-Posting-Host: dialup-16-c-51.gw.umn.edu Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Organization: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 08:01:20 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Lines: 3 Does anyone have experience with the BC9000XLT? Comments re: performance of this model would be appreciated. From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:01 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!luzskru.cpcnet.com!cpcnet.com!iceman From: iceman@cpcnet.com (Bob) Subject: York, PA new channel Message-ID: Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 08:22:17 EST Organization: Central Penn Comnet CPCNET X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] Lines: 2 Late yesterday as I scanned I found radio maintenance setting up York County's newest freq. 155.250 Afterwards the channel went into use. From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!olivea!wetware!wsrcc.com!news.orst.edu!engr.orst.edu!mycroft.ECE.ORST.EDU!varine From: Brian varine Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: On board Naval Communications Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 09:22:52 -0800 Organization: College of Engineering, Oregon State University Lines: 14 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: mycroft.ece.orst.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: On Tue, 31 Oct 1995, Michael B. Martin wrote: > As much discussion has talked about the ONLY onboard communications was on > low-band, well, on the Discovery channel, there was a show about the USS Carl > Vinson. Strange, almost ALL communications shown were on UHF either Saber or > Astro type hand helds. Also the flight deck crew all had on their Mickey > Mouse sets with UHF portables attached at their belts. Anyone else see this? The UHF Flight Deck radios are different from the internal ships communications. The 3 ships I've been on had Motorola HT's that we're a special model (read more expensive) for ships. I want to say they are MTX (?) HT's but I'm not sure. The Frequencies are usually stamped on the back or theres a decal on them. Everyone I ever saw was in VHF Low. From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!swiss.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: stevepell@aol.com (StevePell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Motorola Handheld help Date: 1 Nov 1995 09:32:04 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4780d4$2b2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: stevepell@aol.com (StevePell) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Any help on the gfollowing appreciated. My work uses Motorola HT600 and Radius P110 handheld radios. I want to know what freq range they are operating in. UHF or VHF-hi. I checked Percon CD, but no listing. They are unrepeaterized. Maybe they are general business "dot" frequencies? Info from the radios... FCC ID: ABZ99FT4041 DOC/MDC: 10919310431 TYPE: YPUA TANAPA: HUE3081B MODEL: P44QLC20A2AA Any information via e-mail extremely appreciated. Thank you, Steve P. StevePell@aol.com From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.iadfw.net!usenet From: luke1@airmail.net (lucien jeannet) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Scanner Mods Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 09:47:52 GMT Organization: Internet America Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4775f4$70m@news.iadfw.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dal02-02.ppp.iadfw.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 If you can't find the modification to unlock the 800 MHZ freq for your scanner you might want to try calling here and see if they have it. 24 hr rec. message (214) 518-9999 From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!homer.alpha.net!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shack and Police Call Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 10:57:34 -0700 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 14 Message-ID: References: <46gt0f$gtb@data.interserv.net> <46mp2q$dgv@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <46vcgb$kq0@boris.eden.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <46vcgb$kq0@boris.eden.com>, ddavis@eden.com (Dennis Davis) wrote: > > 'Police Call Plus' is sold by selected retail electronics > dealers and mail order firms, as well as all Radio Shack stores. > The suggested retail price of each volume is $12.99. Is this available yet? I was told by one of my local Radio Shacks that they didn't have it in yet. Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: modern@teleport.com (modernbob) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Portland , Or freq's Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 11:52:28 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 5 Message-ID: <477mkn$qvh@maureen.teleport.com> Reply-To: modern@teleoprt.com NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx14-31.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Help me! They have done it again. All the police freq's have changed again. Anyone in the portland area know what the new ones are? From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: modern@teleport.com (modernbob) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Portland ,or Freqs Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 11:59:19 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 10 Message-ID: <477n1i$qvh@maureen.teleport.com> Reply-To: modern@teleport.com NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx14-31.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 ok, one more try. Anyone know the police freq's for the portland or area? Looks like they have changed again. ___________________________________________________________________ modern@teleport.com "I want to die quietly in my my sleep like my grandfather. Not screaming in terror like his passangers." ___________________________________________________________________ Http://www.teleport.com/~modern ___________________________________________________________________ From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!news.westnet.com!news-out.internetmci.com!internetMCI!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!eff!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!cville-srv.wam.umd.edu!hecate.umd.edu!not-for-mail From: sreider@hamlet.umd.edu (Susan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: AOR 8000 Help w/SCOUT Date: 1 Nov 1995 12:23:25 -0500 Organization: University of Maryland, College Park Lines: 19 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <478aed$m27@hamlet.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: hamlet.umd.edu I now have a 8k. I want to get a scout next. I want to hook the 8k to the scout. I want to hook the 8k to my computer. What all do I need to get to best do this. I will be getting ScanCat Gold. What software and hardware will I also need. My main interest is hooking the scout and the 8k up. Thanks for you time, ahead of time. Richard Reider From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!not-for-mail From: tswisher@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Tom Swisher) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: EF Johnson Trunking Systems Date: 1 Nov 1995 13:16:20 -0500 Organization: The Greater Columbus FreeNet Lines: 28 Message-ID: <478dhk$949@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> References: <46o8n5$c77@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> <476sb5$p04@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4771i9$13u@hgea01.hgea.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Brian Kitaoka (bk104.hgea.org) wrote: : As a E.F. Johnson & Motorola Radio Dealer, I can tell you that just : recently, Motorola Has Licensed E. F. Johnson to cross-license products. : To what degree I am not sure. It is rumored that E.F. Johnson will come : out with radios compatible with Motorola's Smart Net II technology. : Possibly also the digital ASTRO Platform. : E.F. Johnson has a Public Safety sytem currently referred to as : MULTI-NET II. Their product line includes radios and repeater stations : with "FLASH" memory. : On the Motorola front, they have just released their Maxtrac LS mobile : and MTX LS Portable with E.F. Johnson format only. I am currently serving on a committee for my fire dept which is studying the feasibility of a regional or countywide trunked public safety system. We recently had some manufacturers reps tell us that indeed, EF Johnson has been licensed to manufacture and sell radios compatible with Motorola SmartNet II systems and Astro digital systems. Supposedly, the radios will be Astro radios with backward compatibility to SmartNet. 2 or 3 other manufacturers have also been similarly licensed. Prices for trunked radios should be coming down to more reasonable levels in the next 2-3 years. Tom Swisher, N8GQK From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!hookup!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!nntp.crl.com!crl9.crl.com!not-for-mail From: larryv@crl.com (Larry Vanerwegen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Frequencies for drive-thru restaurant equipment? Date: 1 Nov 1995 13:19:21 -0800 Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access (415) 705-6060 [Login: guest] Lines: 9 Message-ID: <478o8p$b0a@crl9.crl.com> References: <478ene$ev@Twain.MO.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl9.crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Steven G. Thomson (sthomson@Walden.MO.NET) wrote: : Does anyone know what frequency ranges are used on those drive-thru : restaurant radios? : Steven Varies widely. One unfortunate KFC uses blue 154.57 for the kiosk and our new HT's clobber them from a mile out! From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!news5.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!crl14.crl.com!not-for-mail From: pcone@crl.com (Paul Cone) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Opto 456 (535) Experience? Date: 1 Nov 1995 14:13:45 -0800 Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access (415) 705-6060 [Login: guest] Lines: 36 Message-ID: <478rep$r94@crl14.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl14.crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I hope we can start a discussion about the OptoScan 456 (535) scanner controller and our experience using these devises with a scanner under computer control. My personal motive? I am thinking about getting the OptoScan 535 w/ RS-2042. I have a need for a computer controlled scanner, because I'm a partial quad. Some of you gave me some great suggestions after my last question on this. Now that I've checked out the OptoScan 456 (535) I'm psyched about it. I read the information on the Optoelectronics WWW page. I have ham buddies who own spectrum analysers, but I can't afford a spectrum analyser so the "spectrum analysis" features of ScanStar and the other software packages seem like a real plus. Do these really work? Do they help you follow "breaking news" events, like fires, etc. We live in forest fire territory and the scanning can be very intersting and fast moving. But, you can also lose track of what's going on without a view of the spectrum. Also, importing databases sounds like a great feature. It helps you identify a lot of info on a station, including milage from your QTH. My question is, does all this stuff really work and has anyone here got this stuff up and running? If so, please let us know how yo ulike this cool new technology. Thanks. Also, the 2006 has a very good rep as a receiver. How does the RS-2042 compare? Thanks. P.S. Cellular is not that improtant to me in a new radio. My RS-2022 covers cell. I know the RS-2042 does not recieve cell. Thanks. -- Paul Cone KD6SVN Be kind to yourself and others. Adaptive Technology Notebook http://www.crl.com/~pcone/notebook.htm -- -- Paul Cone Be kind to yourself and others. From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!godot.cc.duq.edu!news.duke.edu!hookup!news.interlog.com!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!news2.compulink.com!meyer Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: meyer@idirect.com (meyer toole) Subject: Re: Buying scanner in Canada. Recommendations? X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: ComputerLink Internet Direct. X-Client-Port: 1123 Message-ID: References: <476luc$3d6@nntp.igs.net> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: grim.idirect.com Date: 1 Nov 95 14:51:00 GMT Sender: meyer@grim.idirect.com Lines: 14 Gleb Esman (gesman@igs.net) wrote: : Could anyone recommend a good, reliable, fairly priced place in Canada, : where continious coverage scanner could be purchased? : Radio Lorenz in Montreal used to be the one, but now they gone and : I'm not aware of anyone else. : -- : Gleb Esman. Try Norham Radio in Toronto. 416-667-1000 ---------------------------------------------------------------- : Stop on by the Internet TeleCafe! telnet://telecafe.com:9000 : ---------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!rclnews.eng.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!news.luc.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!hodes.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: kc5foe@ix.netcom.com (Ted ) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: FREECALLS WORLDWIDE ************ CLICK HERE ************************************************* Date: 1 Nov 1995 14:51:00 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4781gk$4t7@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <45gu17$277@roadrunner.atlas.co.uk> <45io4v$qgk@hawk.ee.port.ac.uk> <45nje2$tdc@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> <4696h4$1dq@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46bua8$591@its.hooked.net> <30947045.2D4B@tiac.net> <4771ic$rhj@odo.PEAK.ORG> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-hou5-15.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 01 6:51:00 AM PST 1995 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25012 rec.radio.scanner:40245 rec.radio.swap:50246 In <4771ic$rhj@odo.PEAK.ORG> billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) writes: > >Michael Dudley (mdud@tiac.net) wrote: >: -- >: > >: >Compass International Telecommunications >: 16 lincoln Street Suite 300 >: Malden, MA 02148 >: 1-800-999-0969 voice >: 1-617-321-6437 fax >: 1-617-321-1550 voice 24 hours >: 1-617-321-6072 BBS >: Email Compas@tiac.net > >: The absolute lowest rates for International Calls in the >: World!!!! > > >I thought he said they were free. Seems Michael needs to take some >English lessons. > >Bill I thought you could'nt advertise on the usenet! Ted KC5FOE From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:14 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!netcom.com!kjn From: kjn@netcom.com (Ken Navarre) Subject: Re: Thoughts on radio privacy Message-ID: Organization: Public Seismic Network, San Jose, Ca. X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <45ss0h$ppg@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <46h7t4$s0b@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 16:14:56 GMT Lines: 29 Sender: kjn@netcom17.netcom.com Steve Kennedy (prografx@teleport.com) wrote: [snip] : Stupid law written by the lawyers paid for by the cellular lobby, and passed : by uninformed neanderthal politicians (who are probably ALSO paid for by the : cellular lobby). You can leave the "probably" out of your previous line. Stupid laws get passed when people are paid to convince others that liberties "need" to be recinded to protect the public good! : A law's ENFORCEABILITY should be considered before passing this kind of : pointless legislation. Wouldn't it be nice!! This is just the first step in a process that will : just make ALL reception of RF frequencies illegal. Yup. Tell Larry Gass. He's just been convicted for other aspects of the ECPA, namely modifying and selling radios that receive non-encrypted, broadcast-in-the-clear trunked radio transmissions in Tulsa. He is awaiting sentencng that *could* be as high as 85 years in prison with a 4 millon $$$$ fine... Things have sure changed since the Communications Act of 1934 was enacted!!! If Thomas Jefferson lived today he'd be a dealer in assault weapons! Ken -- From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:15 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news3.noc.netcom.net!netcom.com!kjn From: kjn@netcom.com (Ken Navarre) Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Message-ID: Organization: Public Seismic Network, San Jose, Ca. X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 16:42:15 GMT Lines: 46 Sender: kjn@netcom17.netcom.com Andrew Cogswell (medman@qnet.com) wrote: : Geez, why don't they just make it illegal to listen to anything on a : scanner! Oh well, it's not like people are ever going to listen to those : laws. True. But that's NOT the point! The point is that you can have *your* freedom taken completely away if you do listen in. Larry Gass is a case in point. 85 years in prison for pissing off the Tulsa PD and monitoring, selling monitor equipment for listening to non-encrypted traffic that can be heard on *any* scanner!!!!! Get a clue! This is a VERY dangerous precident *if* it goes thru. If it is upheld all it will take to nail *you* under the same precident is to have a cop with a hard-on for you using a trunked radio system find a DA to file the charges and some dimwitted or unscruplious judge to convict you. Heaven knows that in *some* parts of the country legal integrity is a very nebulous thing! The frightening thing is that the ECPA specifically _authorizes_ the monitoring of non-encrypted, non-spread spectrum public safety communications. The prosecutor successfully convinced this judge that the trunking data constituted a modulation technique whose parameter were witheld from the public domain to protect the privacy of the communication and is therefore a protected segment of the ECPA. Bang! Slam! Say goodby to Larry Gass and ANYONE else who may drop onto *any other* Tulsa PD channel other than the 3 that the Tulsa Police Chief has deemed OK to monitor. Who the hell is the TPD to say which channels are OK to monitor and which are taboo??? Since when did *they* get control over the airwaves. This case is a real rats nest when it comes to future implications for monitors and saying " Oh well, it's not like people are ever going to listen to those laws" is one of the STUPIDEST things I've ever seen in this newsgroup! Andrew, I don't mean to single you out for burning but your post was the most convenient because it expressed a VERY common attitude. One which I agree with, also. Folks you gotta look beyond the concept of "unenforcable" laws because _somewhere_ there's _someone_ who just might be willing and able to find another someone who might take it upon themselves TO enforce those laws. If Larry swings for this then we're ALL in danger of the same future. Ken -- From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dfw.nkn.net!usenet From: procraft@fastlane.net (ProCrafter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Pro-26 For Sale Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 16:44:52 GMT Organization: National Knowledge Network Lines: 11 Message-ID: <477u03$k6i@dfw.nkn.net> References: <475ufu$es1@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: procraft@fastlane.net NNTP-Posting-Host: fw57.fastlane.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 djblu@aol.com (DJBlu) wrote: >I know SOME of you have nothing better to do than to respond every piece >of E-Mail with your opinions of EVERYTHING different than the way you do >things. It is rude for me to have to pay for internet time to go through >opinion mail for an equipment sale posting. However, if you are >interested in purchasing this unit please call the number above. Ya got Some sales pitch there buddy. From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:17 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news3.noc.netcom.net!netcom.com!kjn From: kjn@netcom.com (Ken Navarre) Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Message-ID: Organization: Public Seismic Network, San Jose, Ca. X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 16:54:59 GMT Lines: 30 Sender: kjn@netcom17.netcom.com Curtis Wheeler (cwheeler@ccnet.com) wrote: : However - what is protected by the ECPA is programming information : for the trunked system. The proprietary hardware, software and : protocols, as well as the agencies fleet, sublfeet unit IDs are : not things that are made avaialble to the general public. This : information is protected. In other words, a police department : can claim protection under the ECPA if they find John Q Citizen : with a trunked radio that he has managed to have programmed with : the department's personality. This is exactly the case that is cited. The problem is that the information that Mr. Gass received was broadcast in the clear and that could be monitored by any scanner. This case is in variance with the intent of the ECPA in that he's facing jail time for monitoring clear voice communciations in an authorized area. : A manufacturer such as Motorola : can pursue patent and copyright litigation against someone that : creates their own software for decoding proprietary protocols and : signalling. Sure. And if Motorola want to sue him (Mr. Gass) for using pirated STX software for patent infringment I have no problem with that (well, not much anyway...) But he faces criminal charges, not for the theft or use of illegal software but for the act of monitoring channels that TPD said that the public shouldn't have access to even though they didn't bother to encrypt those channels. That I do have a problem with! Ken -- From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:18 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news3.noc.netcom.net!netcom.com!kjn From: kjn@netcom.com (Ken Navarre) Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Message-ID: Organization: Public Seismic Network, San Jose, Ca. X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <46sa2g$a7e@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <46t66n$6qu@roch3.eznet.net> Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 17:03:24 GMT Lines: 22 Sender: kjn@netcom17.netcom.com D Stark (dstark@eznet.net) wrote: : I would be very interested in examples of ways in which : scanner monitors have actually participated in the : governance process based on their interceptions of radio : traffic. When, for example, has a scanner listener ever : blown the whistle on police misconduct? Well, several come to mmind but I haven't bothered to maintain files on them. Someone probably has. I'm sure that it may be valuable in the future. One specific case occurred in the City of Alameda Ca. a few years ago when a scandle of sorts was made public. The police were accused of making racial and sexual comments over the air. The investigation turned up extensive misuse of the Mobile Data Terminals. I don't recall if officers were fired or not but, as I recall, the case was instituted following a complaint from a listener who overheard offensive material over the voice channels. That led to a search of the data messages. Sometimes folks forget that there might be people listening in to their conversations. Sometimes it's nice to remind them... :) Ken -- From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!swiss.ans.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: VUBS79A@prodigy.com (Drew Durigan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Modifiable 2006 date-codes? Date: 1 Nov 1995 18:26:07 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 6 Distribution: world Message-ID: <478e3v$1bqo@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <476o1d$9i2@news.magi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 No need to worry about the date code on these radios. ALL 2006's are modifiable. -Drew in Charlotte- KF4DDM From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!news.westnet.com!news-out.internetmci.com!internetMCI!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!News.MO.NET!Walden.MO.NET!sthomson From: sthomson@Walden.MO.NET (Steven G. Thomson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Frequencies for drive-thru restaurant equipment? Date: 1 Nov 1995 18:36:30 GMT Organization: -=MO.NET=- P-Net, Inc's Missouri Operations Lines: 6 Message-ID: <478ene$ev@Twain.MO.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: walden.mo.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Does anyone know what frequency ranges are used on those drive-thru restaurant radios? Steven From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!oronet!uniserve!van-bc!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!howland.reston.ans.net!lamarck.sura.net!ra.nrl.navy.mil!usenet From: Andrew Clegg,B 2 Rm 271P,(202)767-3881 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: WHY SCAN?? Date: 1 Nov 1995 18:57:27 GMT Organization: Naval Research Laboratory Lines: 35 Message-ID: <478fun$6ko@ra.nrl.navy.mil> References: 46p44a$erj@soap.news.pipex.net> <46sa2g$a7d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: funafuti.nrl.navy.mil X-Newsreader: NCSA Mosaic I have to agree with Andrew, and not just because my name is Andrew also. Scanning is just entertainment, and sometimes it's useful. A few reasons why I scan: (1) Like Andrew, to find out where the bad parts of town really are. (2) I use NOAA weather radio reports just about every day. (3) I use it as a "speaker phone" when I'm on my cordless and other people in the house want to hear the other side of the conversation. (Of course, anyone else nearby with a scanner can hear too!) (4) I listen to police and fire calls just to be "in-the- know." It's fun to know what's happening around town. (5) I like to go to the airport and watch planes land. The scanner tells me when the next plane is coming. I live close enough to the airport, also, that when I'm supposed to pick somebody up who's arriving on a plane, I can listen to the scanner at home and wait until I hear their flight in the local traffic area. Then I know it's time to leave for the airport. Works great! And several other silly reasons like that. Scanning isn't for everyone, but I personally find it more interesting than watching TV. Good luck! Andrew Clegg From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca!news.escape.ca!usenet From: phancock@escape.ca (Paul Hancock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: ScanCat, ScanStar, Probe & Scanwear Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 19:31:31 GMT Organization: escape communications corp. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <478fdm$c4a@wpg-01.escape.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: ts1dl05.escape.ca X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40243 alt.radio.scanner:25010 I just ordered the Opto inteface and now have to decide on which software I'm going to purchase to use with my Pro 2006. I'd be interested in hearing any comments anyone has on the various programs out there. I've downloaded the available demo versions and read the reviews that have been published in the mags. I'm leaning toward the Probe software because of its scanning speed, file capacity and price. I'd like to correspond with anyone currently using the Probe to discuss its specific features. Thanks in advance for the help! Paul Hancock From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!news.magi.com!newsadm From: Richard De Launais Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC220 troubles Date: 1 Nov 1995 19:59:41 GMT Organization: Magi Data Consulting Lines: 19 Message-ID: <478jjd$3e1@news.magi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: magi03p18.magi.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) Hi folks, My BC220 is giving me some trouble. When I turn it on all that happens is the display counts up to 20 and repeats. This continues indefinately. I can interrupt this for a second or two, then it continues. Any ideas? B.T.W. - this is the OLD BC220 manufactured P-50-79. Thanks Rick http://www.magi.com/~rickd From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!nstn.ns.ca!thor.atcon.com!usenet From: tpenn@ATCON.COM (Todd Penney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Moto. Flip As a Scanner?? Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 19:59:59 GMT Organization: Atlantic Connect Lines: 4 Message-ID: <476ois$d24@thor.atcon.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hfxpm2-d182.atcon.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I thought I saw someone on here talking about using their Motorolla Flip Phone as a scanner for cell. What's this all about?? From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.telalink.net!grumpy.midtenn.net!usenet From: braymer@mail.midtenn.net (Bobby Raymer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Radio Mod-Files BBS Date: 1 Nov 1995 20:49:49 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 8 Message-ID: <478mhd$qjl@grumpy.midtenn.net> Reply-To: braymer@midtenn.net NNTP-Posting-Host: net134.midtenn.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.3 I have most every new mod for ham radios and scanners on my bbs the bbs is open 24 hours aday 7 days aweek call 1-615-537-6051 too log on. from Bobby Raymer sysop -- From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx11-17 From: dalton@teleport.com (Michael Andrew Dalton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: Pro-60 Scanner w/accessories Date: Wed, 01 Nov 95 21:16:30 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 15 Message-ID: <478u4a$j76@maureen.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx11-17.teleport.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Radio Shack's "PRO-60" 200 Channel, 30 MHz to 1 Gig (usual cell gaps). This unit does cover military air, too! Absolutely mint, no scratches nicks or dings. I am including as part of the deal an AC adapter, six nicads and lapel speaker, all purchased separately. (No manual/box). This is a very high quality, triple conversion, scanner. List price is $379 in current Radio Shack Catalog. My price includes scanner, lapel speaker, nicads (used once), and 2 day shipping. Asking $279 for all the items listed above, delivered via 2 day shipment anywhere in continental U.S. miked@plaza.ds.adp.com (503) 294-5835 From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!rclnews.eng.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!taco.cc.ncsu.edu!gatech!news.mathworks.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!news.netins.net!news.dordt.edu!lcsdrst From: lcsdrst@dordt.edu (Steve Drost) Newsgroups: alt.2600,alt.cellular,alt.cellular-phone-tech,alt.sex,alt.cellular.oki.900,alt.irc.questions,talk.bizarre,soc.singles,alt.ph.uk,alt.architecture,alt.ascii-art,alt.magic,alt.personals,alt.radio.pirate,alt.radio.scanner,alt.sci.sociology,alt.tasteless.jokes,rec.humor,rec.org.mensa,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,sci.psychology,alt.business.import-export Subject: Re: FREECALLS WORLDWIDE ************ CLICK HERE ************************************************* Followup-To: alt.2600,alt.cellular,alt.cellular-phone-tech,alt.sex,alt.cellular.oki.900,alt.irc.questions,talk.bizarre,soc.singles,alt.ph.uk,alt.architecture,alt.ascii-art,alt.magic,alt.personals,alt.radio.pirate,alt.radio.scanner,alt.sci.sociology,alt.tasteless.jokes,rec.humor,rec.org.mensa,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,sci.psychology,alt.business.import-export Date: 2 Nov 1995 02:56:30 GMT Organization: Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA Lines: 38 Distribution: world Message-ID: <479c0u$1mi@bbs.dordt.edu> References: <4696h4$1dq@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46h0cu$385@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <46j7ti$npg@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46kfo1$7kt@bbs.dordt.edu> <46orn1$l45@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> <46r4nc$p8r@bbs.dordt.edu> <46vr5b$1 <477mlj$3gl4@bird3.i-link.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cc.dordt.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net alt.2600:141554 alt.cellular:539 alt.cellular-phone-tech:7670 alt.sex:282531 alt.cellular.oki.900:895 alt.irc.questions:6870 talk.bizarre:253021 soc.singles:323406 alt.ph.uk:2004 alt.architecture:14009 alt.ascii-art:31600 alt.magic:27305 alt.personals:171704 alt.radio.pirate:12484 alt.radio.scanner:25015 alt.sci.sociology:3065 alt.tasteless.jokes:82077 rec.humor:223586 rec.org.mensa:86946 rec.radio.scanner:40247 rec.radio.shortwave:65568 rec.radio.swap:50248 alt.business.import-export:35735 Harley Quinn (HQ@get.the.really.big.net) wrote: : In the wrong newsgroup and completely : off topic Steve Drost wrote: : >Harley Quinn (HQ@get.the.really.big.net) wrote: : >: In the wrong newsgroup and completely : >: off topic Steve Drost wrote: : >: >Paul Norman Zaremba (pz12235@ehsn10.cen.uiuc.edu) wrote: : >: About that dog, have you tried wrapping him in foil? I found that it : >: keeps the hair from burning and helps retain the juices. : >Mmmm... something to think about. Also, I have a great recipe : >for Worcestershire St. Bernard if you'd like it. : I would love it, except that my roasting pan isn't quite big enough. : Can you substitute a sheep dog? Sheep dog works good - trying adding a handful of ground red pepper to give it some kick. If you really must have St. Bernard and your roasting pan isn't up to snuff, try an outdoor barbecue pit. Have a few friends over, drink some beer, watch the sun go down, do the dog... have a party! -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Drost "They sentenced me to twenty years of boredom Dordt College DC 338 For trying to change the system from within Sioux Center, IA. I'm coming now, I'm coming to reward them 51250 First, we take Manhattan... lcsdrst@cc.dordt.edu ...then we take Berlin." -Leonard Cohen V I S U A L I Z E W H I R L E D P E A S ! ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!news.zeitgeist.net!news.pixi.com!usenet From: jcseeger@pixi.com (James C Seeger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Hawaii Date: Thu, 02 Nov 1995 05:15:47 GMT Organization: Pacific Information eXchange, Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <479k4m$30k@rigel.pixi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mothra15.pixi.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Plain and simple here. Looking for Hawaii freq's Mostly Oahu since I'm stationed there. _|_ _________( )_________ Air mailto:jcseeger@pixi.com From Unknown Fri Nov 03 12:30:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.graphics.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!news.cerf.net!ccnet.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: 2 Nov 1995 05:18:38 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications Lines: 19 Message-ID: <479kbe$704@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <46vap3$j6m@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: h98-159.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: prografx@teleport.com > >That's not always true every case or in all locations. There have been plenty >of times I have heard "one-way" conversations in the upper "cell" band. The >mobile-to-mobile calls do indeed go through a cell, but they do NOT go through >the 2-4 wire hybrid or echo cancellation that a mobile-to-pstn call has to. 2 to 4 wire conversion would only be required if the cellular carriers were processing calls on analog systems. I don't know of any cellular service providers that are using analog. The cell sites generally put traffic right into a channel bank where it is handled digitally to the MTSO. Traffic between the MTSO and the PSTN is usually trunked on at least DS3 facilities. -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:10:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eznet.net!news.enterprise.net!btnet!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jgerblick@aol.com (JGERBLICK) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: $$$ 25.00 FOR A FREQUENCY Date: 5 Nov 1995 20:33:58 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47jom6$ik9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jgerblick@aol.com (JGERBLICK) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I WILL PAY SOMEONE 20.00 AMERICAN MONEY FOR THE FREQUENCY OF ( Hall High School ) SCHOOL SECURITY IN WEST HARTFORD CONNECTICUT.. OR ANY FREQUENCY PERTAINING TO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.. 20.00 a Frequency Contact me at Tc@Interserv.com Thanks. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:10:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!cab From: cab@col.hp.com (Chris Best) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: $$$ 25.00 FOR A FREQUENCY Date: 6 Nov 1995 19:12:02 GMT Organization: your service Lines: 7 Message-ID: <47lmm2$fus@nonews.col.hp.com> References: <47jom6$ik9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hpctdra.col.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : I WILL PAY SOMEONE 20.00 AMERICAN MONEY FOR THE FREQUENCY OF ( Hall High : School ) SCHOOL SECURITY IN WEST HARTFORD CONNECTICUT.. OR ANY FREQUENCY : PERTAINING TO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.. ---------- Better hurry, folks, the offer's shrinking... From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:10:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!symiserver2.symantec.com!usenet From: Carl Jansson Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: $$$ 25.00 FOR A FREQUENCY Date: 6 Nov 1995 21:42:38 GMT Organization: Symantec Corporation Lines: 2 Message-ID: <47lvge$c14@symiserver2.symantec.com> References: <47jom6$ik9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 155.64.103.65 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) Changed your mind between the subject and body of your message? From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: roblucht@aol.com (Rob Lucht) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: 1 to 2040 Mhz with Albrecht AE300. Date: 5 Nov 1995 14:51:30 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47j4k2$cj9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: roblucht@aol.com (Rob Lucht) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com You all seem to have alot of Problems with your scanners. Here in Germany you can buy scanners, that cover the whole range from 1 to 2040 Mhz for only 400$. And they have 1000 channels to saves too. So why do not YOU shop in Germany? Robert From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tweety.sna.com!ttyB6.shasta.com!rimfire From: rimfire@shasta.com (Garry Hobart) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 900MHz Usage Date: Sun, 5 Nov 1995 22:08:08 Organization: STAR Network Services Lines: 16 Message-ID: References: <47jfv8$e8o@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ttyb6.shasta.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <47jfv8$e8o@news.netvoyage.net> jheyl@netvoyage.net (Jay) writes: >From: jheyl@netvoyage.net (Jay) >Subject: 900MHz Usage >Date: 5 Nov 1995 23:05:12 GMT >I've been playing with my new PRO-51 and have run across some broadcasts in >the low 900MHz range that sound like they might be cellular calls. My >understanding is this radio is not capable of receiving cell phone calls. Am >I getting some kind of echo of 800MHz cell calls or has cellular usage >expanded into 900MHz? > -- Jay You're probably recieving the new 900 Mhz. cordless phones Garry. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: dw49320@aol.com (DW49320) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 900MHz Usage Date: 6 Nov 1995 00:15:58 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47k5me$ngi@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <47jfv8$e8o@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Could be one of a couple of things, depending on just where you were listening: -one of the newer cordless phones in that range that are not digital or spread spectrum - Ham phone patch traffic in the 902 amateur band Dennis KG6ZI From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!inet-nntp-gw-1.us.oracle.com!nntp-hub.barrnet.net!varian.com!usenet From: Peter Bealo Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 900MHz Usage Date: 6 Nov 1995 17:11:28 GMT Organization: Varian Ion Implant Systems Lines: 4 Message-ID: <47lfk0$fq1@falcon.varian.com> References: <47jfv8$e8o@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: portland_hd.iis.varian.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) Many new cordless phones are in the lower 900MHz area. Peter From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:03 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,in.ham-radio Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!gail.ripco.com!usenet From: davidl@ripco.com (David Lasker) Subject: @@@@@@ FS: ICOM R71A @@@@@@@ X-Nntp-Posting-Host: golden.ripco.com Message-ID: Sender: usenet@rci.ripco.com (Net News Admin) Organization: Chicagoland Video X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Sun, 5 Nov 1995 10:48:18 GMT X-Ident-Sender: davidl Lines: 6 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40301 rec.radio.swap:50344 in.ham-radio:188 For Sale! ICOM R71A (great condition) $750 or best offer. Please e-mail inquiries. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!ra.nrl.navy.mil!usenet From: Thor Rasmussen Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: [][][][][Any mods for PRO-26?][][][][] Date: 4 Nov 1995 02:05:29 GMT Organization: WWW R&D Lines: 13 Message-ID: <47ehp9$p1b@ra.nrl.navy.mil> NNTP-Posting-Host: metoc.fnoc.navy.mil Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 4.1.3 sun4m) X-URL: file:/home/rasmusst/posts/pro26.txt I have a Radio Shack PRO-26 scanner. Does any one know if it is possible to modify this unit to receive continous 800MHz? If any one has a mod for this, I would greatly appreciate receiving it! Thor Rasmussen (N6FNP) rasmusst@metoc.fnoc.navy.mil MPR Electronics From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!copper.ucs.indiana.edu!cgafah From: craig todd gafah Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: [][][][][Any mods for PRO-26?][][][][] Date: Sat, 4 Nov 1995 14:26:29 -0500 Organization: Indiana University, Bloomington Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: <47ehp9$p1b@ra.nrl.navy.mil> NNTP-Posting-Host: copper.ucs.indiana.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: cgafah@copper.ucs.indiana.edu In-Reply-To: <47ehp9$p1b@ra.nrl.navy.mil> On 4 Nov 1995, Thor Rasmussen wrote: > I have a Radio Shack PRO-26 scanner. Does any one know if it is possible to > modify this unit to receive continous 800MHz? > > If any one has a mod for this, I would greatly appreciate receiving it. The Pro 26 cannot be modified. Sell yours and get the Pro 26UK if you really want Cellular. It is not that big of a deal though, Cell gets old after awhile. Craig From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!ra.nrl.navy.mil!usenet From: Thor Rasmussen Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: [][][][Itinerant licence vs GMRS][][][][] Date: 4 Nov 1995 02:06:33 GMT Organization: WWW R&D Lines: 28 Message-ID: <47ehr9$p1b@ra.nrl.navy.mil> NNTP-Posting-Host: metoc.fnoc.navy.mil Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 4.1.3 sun4m) X-URL: file:/home/rasmusst/posts/grms.txt Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40262 rec.radio.swap:50267 I am planning on getting an itinerant radio licence so that I can use my Icom U-16s for business purposes. I have seen GMRS (GRMS?) frequency radios for sale in various catalogs. I would appreciate it if someone could post some information about both of these licenses, and which one is best to get. I have some questions outlined below: cost for licence, length of time of licence how many different frequencys can be used power limitation repeater usage who needs a license, radio owner, or everyone who talks on radios Thor Rasmussen (N6FNP) rasmusst@metoc.fnoc.navy.mil MPR Electronics From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!news.widomaker.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.usa.net!commctr!mike.coletta From: Mike.Coletta@commctr.com (Mike Coletta) Date: 03 Nov 95 09:43:28 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: [WANT ADVICE] AR-8000 vs Pro-26 Message-ID: <4a0_9511031015@commctr.com> References: <47afg5$gf4@camelot.ccs.neu.edu> X-FTN-To: scotte@ccs.neu.edu Organization: The Comm Center BBS, Colorado Springs, CO, USA Lines: 18 I too debated the question "Should I trade in my Pro-26 for the AR8000? " After reading several articles on the AR8000 I decided to keep the 26. It scans faster, comsumes less battery power, has better adj signal rejection, and is alot less expensive. I enjoy the Pro-26 because of its size and use of only 4 AA batteries. I also have the BC3000XLT which is a great scanner. Neither have the full 800 MHz but thats only a small part of the band which is active. As far as lower signal reception a shortwave receiver would do just fine. I've got a Icom R1 that receives 100 KHz - 1300 MHz with no gaps and the lower freq signals don't come in as good as a dedicated shortwave receiver even with the same antenna hooked up. I don't know how the AR8000 receives these but I would imagine the higher freq signals would open the receive circuitry alot easier due to the signal strength, etc. Happy Scanning !!! -- From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: Opie@here.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: Sun, 05 Nov 1995 05:46:46 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 11 Message-ID: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ftc-co1-15.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 04 9:42:45 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Ok this may sound stupid (it did to me), but can the FCC trace scanners. Say you are listening to an FBI freq. A friend of mine said and aquaintance of his was listening to a fbi freq in his car and the FCC followed him all around town till the cornered him. they asked why he was listening to those freqs. he told them he was just interested and they left him alone. <--- is this a load of crap or what? I'm new to scanning and just picked up my first book, radio shack's "Police Call" any feedback would be appreciated. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: Opie@here.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 03:50:47 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 9 Message-ID: <47k0f4$kof@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47jjir$gsj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ftc-co1-09.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Nov 05 7:46:44 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 cobra295@aol.com (Cobra295) wrote: >Yes. This is a load of crap. Thank you. The more I read the more I realized that it's impossible. The FCC did stop this person but I think someone tipped them off about him though. and they just ran his vehicle plates. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!globalnews.globalvision.net!news From: Scott Blaha Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: 6 Nov 1995 16:53:04 GMT Organization: Global Vision Incorporated Lines: 17 Message-ID: <47lehg$9lq@globalnews.globalvision.net> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: c70.globalvision.net Opie@here.com wrote: > > Ok this may sound stupid (it did to me), but can the FCC trace > scanners. Say you are listening to an FBI freq. A friend of mine > said and aquaintance of his was listening to a fbi freq in his car and > the FCC followed him all around town till the cornered him. they > asked why he was listening to those freqs. he told them he was just > interested and they left him alone. <--- is this a load of crap or > what? > > I'm new to scanning and just picked up my first book, radio shack's > "Police Call" any feedback would be appreciated. > Scanners to put out some RF, but you'd have to be awful close to detect it, and you would not be able to tell what frequency the scanner was receiving. Scott From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:11 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!hodes.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jgardner From: jgardner@netcom.com (Jerry Gardner) Subject: Re: an HT from Hong Kong? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 20:30:07 GMT Lines: 14 Sender: jgardner@netcom7.netcom.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21101 rec.radio.scanner:40277 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11397 Michael Fogarty (mfogarty@netcom.com) wrote: : I am surprised that nobody really seemed to mention the possibilities and : benefits of expanded frequencies. Perhaps you're all old timers who've : gotten the modifiable radios (like my friends), or you don't really care : to listen in on the verboten bands. Regardless, I'll have an HT on : returning from HK or I'll get one here soon thereafter (likely the latter). Expanded frequency coverage is a compromise. If I want such a compromise, I'll buy a cheap Radio Shack scanner. I'd rather not made such a compromise with my ham gear. -- Jerry Gardner | Maintainer of the Large Format Digest jgardner@netcom.com | Send subscription requests to jgardner@netcom.com From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!mozo.cc.purdue.edu!news From: Christopher Kokesh Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Antenna question Date: 5 Nov 1995 00:03:54 GMT Organization: Purdue University Lines: 10 Message-ID: <47gv1a$3fm@mozo.cc.purdue.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: hillres70.cc.purdue.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I own a RS PRO-2023 and I want to buy a new antenna. I still have the one that came with it, and I've been having troubles with it falling out and getting poor reception. Any suggestions on buying a new antenna? How is the $9.99 one that Radio Shack sells. Does it have good range? Thanks Chris From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!ringer.cs.utsa.edu!lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu!bmorris From: "Bob T. Morris " Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Any mods for RS PRO-2030? (correction) Date: Sun, 5 Nov 1995 06:50:28 -0600 Organization: The University of Texas at San Antonio Lines: 24 Message-ID: References: <47hb73$6jg@ringer.cs.utsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <47hb73$6jg@ringer.cs.utsa.edu> Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25036 rec.radio.scanner:40308 On 5 Nov 1995, Bob T. Morris wrote: > > Does anyone have mods for the RS PRO 2030. Please post and if possible > email to me. I am asking for both so that others can pick up the post. > > I got this last week at R. Shack for $89.00 (clearance), and it's a late > '93 model. > > Thanks. > BTW, I know of the 2-9- l/o and 2-9 mon, man, wx and other keys but they only allow the 66 mhz up and when I am supposed to see the "good" 800 mhz freqs., #23 is set to857.2125 and not the 888.???? (only .0125 from the programmed #22)! This must be a factory cutout. Plus this _did not_ have the 'L201' jumper installed. Any help? From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!chi-news.cic.net!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!csun.edu!hbgeg066 From: hbgeg066@csun.edu (berton corson) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Any mods for RS PRO-2030? (correction) Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Date: 6 Nov 1995 03:43:24 GMT Organization: California State University, Northridge Lines: 34 Message-ID: <47k08s$8h0@dewey.csun.edu> References: <47hb73$6jg@ringer.cs.utsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: huey.csun.edu Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25054 rec.radio.scanner:40357 Bob T. Morris (bmorris@lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu) wrote: > On 5 Nov 1995, Bob T. Morris wrote: > > > >Does anyone have mods for the RS PRO 2030. Please post and if possible > >email to me. I am asking for both so that others can pick up the post. > > > >I got this last week at R. Shack for $89.00 (clearance), and it's a late > >'93 model. > > > > Thanks. > > > BTW, I know of the 2-9- l/o and 2-9 mon, man, wx and other keys but they >only allow the 66 mhz up and when I am supposed to see the "good" 800 mhz > freqs., #23 is set to857.2125 and not the 888.???? (only .0125 > from the programmed #22)! > This must be a factory cutout. Plus this _did not_ have the 'L201' jumper > installed. > Any help? > I've never heard of a keyboard mod for this scanner. What you wrote above I think was applicable to some other older Radio Shack scanners. I do own two Radio Shack scanners, a PRO-2006 and Pro-2030, and have performed mods on both of them. My PRO-2030 did have a L201 jumper to cut. If your's didn't, it was probably made sometime in 1994, not 1993, and thus didn't have this diode to cut. In any event, you can receive some cellular images on that scanner in about the 895 - 915 mhz range, although you can't adjust the frequency spacing there to the proper 30 khz steps. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!chi-news.cic.net!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!csun.edu!hbgeg066 From: hbgeg066@csun.edu (berton corson) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Any mods for RS PRO-2030??? Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Date: 5 Nov 1995 13:38:51 GMT Organization: California State University, Northridge Lines: 45 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47iepb$qv8@dewey.csun.edu> References: <47hb73$6jg@ringer.cs.utsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: huey.csun.edu Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25038 rec.radio.scanner:40309 Bob T. Morris (bmorris@lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu) wrote: > Does anyone have mods for the RS PRO 2030. Please post and if possible > email to me. I am asking for both so that others can pick up the post. > I got this last week at R. Shack for $89.00 (clearance), and it's a late > '93 model. > Thanks. ** BC> Any mods known for the Radio Shack Pro-2030? Keyboard preferred, but BC> hardware mod OK too, if that is all there is. Please post or e-mail. BC> Thanks. Product: Realistic PRO-2030 by Radio Shack Purpose: Restore full 800 Mhz coverage ** Disclaimer...Modification of receiver will void the warranty of your unit. All modifications are done at your own risk. ** Monitoring of certain portions of the 800 Mhz band is prohibited by United States law. ** READ THIS!! IMPORTANT!! DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS!!** New versions of the '2030 have been coming on the market that do not have L201. This is to comply with Federal US law. The jury is still out on whether the mod can still be performed even though L201 is no longer installed. Modification of PRO-2030 for full 800 Mhz coverage with 30 khz stepping available. (Valid for models manufactured before May, 1994.) 1. Take out the screws at the bottom to open the 2030. 2. Look down into the top of the unit, behind the front panel, and locate a metal loop labeled L201. 3. Clip that part and move the two pieces slightly away from each other. 4. Re-assemble unit. If your unit ever needs service, you can bend the two pieces back together and no one would know that the part had ever been snipped, due to it's rigidity. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!chi-news.cic.net!io.org!news.interlog.com!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Re: Any thoughts on HB-232?? X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. X-Client-Port: 4397 Message-ID: References: <47aovs$e5d@crc-news.doc.ca> <47dlq7$rn4@synapse.bms.com> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 4 Nov 95 18:38:55 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 34 Mark Bryant (mab@zim.bms.com) wrote: : > I have a PRO-2004 and am considering a computer interface. I realize : >that the optoelectronics 456 is a good unit but it will not work on a : >PRO-2004. I was wondering if any users of the HB232 (Bill Cheek's : >interface) would mind sending me feedback (positives, negatives, : >shortcomings etc.) : > : I've got one, with plans to mod the other two 2006's I have : to also function with the CE-232 box. Also planning to mod the Pro-43 : to do the same. : I had a ball building the unit, but you can also buy it fully assembled. : Bill is offering the unit at a holiday price, so now is the time to buy. : I am quite pleased with the CE-232 and the quality of support Bill : offers. I'd buy one in a minute. But wait - you didn't compare it to the Opto! : >PS (Andy, you need not reply, I already know your thoughts) : Want to bet he will anyway? natch' Cheers! Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ComputerLink Online (416)233-5410 104 lines, SLIP, 9600 - 28,800 bps : ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eznet.net!usenet From: D Stark Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Any thoughts on HB-232?? Date: 4 Nov 1995 20:07:48 GMT Organization: NF2G Enterprises Lines: 29 Message-ID: <47gh6k$m20@roch3.eznet.net> References: <47aovs$e5d@crc-news.doc.ca> <47dlq7$rn4@synapse.bms.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin-36.eznet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) wrote: >Mark Bryant (mab@zim.bms.com) wrote: > >: > I have a PRO-2004 and am considering a computer interface. I realize >: >that the optoelectronics 456 is a good unit but it will not work on a >: >PRO-2004. I was wondering if any users of the HB232 >: I am quite pleased with the CE-232 and the quality of support Bill >: offers. I'd buy one in a minute. > >But wait - you didn't compare it to the Opto! Gee, Andy, if you weren't in such a hurry to blast something related to Bill Cheek, you might have read the entire message. See the part quoted above that says "it will not work on a PRO-2004"? >: >PS (Andy, you need not reply, I already know your thoughts) > >: Want to bet he will anyway? > >natch' > Evidently you don't much care what people think of your opinions, so I won't bother commenting further. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!eff!news.duke.edu!news-server.ncren.net!concert!bigblue.oit.unc.edu!launch From: Rob.Cooter@launchpad.unc.edu (Robert Cooter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: AR2700 Date: 5 Nov 1995 05:08:24 GMT Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service Lines: 7 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47hgs8$m64@bigblue.oit.unc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lambada.oit.unc.edu Originator: launch@lambada Does anyone have any comments on the new AOR AR2700? -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Launchpad is an experimental internet BBS. The views of its users do not necessarily represent those of UNC-Chapel Hill, OIT, or the SysOps. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.gmi.edu!isclient.merit.edu!news.mich.com!server2.mich.com!eddy From: "Eddy J. Gurney" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: AR8000 ToolKit 1.0.1 Now Available Date: Sat, 4 Nov 1995 18:03:21 -0500 Organization: Standard Data Systems, Farmington, Michigan Lines: 11 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: server2.mich.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40316 alt.radio.scanner:25040 An updated version of AR8000 ToolKit is now available from the AR8000 ToolKit home page at http://www.mich.com/~eddy/works. Version 1.0.1 fixes all reported bugs in version 1.0, the biggest of which was the inability to print on some printers. Thanks to everyone who has submitted bug reports; I'm sure we're not done yet! Thanks, Eddy From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: spphil@ix.netcom.com (Phil Cornyn ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: AR8000 Won't Scan Date: 5 Nov 1995 04:20:48 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 4 Message-ID: <47he30$6id@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf11-24.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 04 8:20:48 PM PST 1995 My AR8K won't scan . When I try to enter the scan mode I get a error message of NOT FOUND. According to the manual this is only suppose to happen if the banks are empty or the mode is not set right. This is not the case . Thanks in advance From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.seanet.com!usenet From: oboe8858@seanet.com (Bob Barker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR8000 Won't Scan Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 04:29:11 GMT Organization: Seanet Online Services, Seattle WA Lines: 11 Message-ID: <47k0up$le7@kaleka.seanet.com> References: <47he30$6id@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: oboe8858@seanet.com NNTP-Posting-Host: oboe8858.seanet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 spphil@ix.netcom.com (Phil Cornyn ) wrote: >My AR8K won't scan . When I try to enter the scan mode I get a error >message of NOT FOUND. According to the manual this is only suppose to >happen if the banks are empty or the mode is not set right. This is not >the case . Thanks in advance if you have set up the scan program to scan only AM for example, then even if the bank is full of VHF and other frequencies, the Not Found message will occur From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx04-32.teleport.com!prografx From: prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR8000 Won't Scan Date: Sun, 5 Nov 1995 11:41:19 Organization: PROGRAFX of Oregon Lines: 27 Message-ID: References: <47he30$6id@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx04-32.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <47he30$6id@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> spphil@ix.netcom.com (Phil Cornyn ) writes: >From: spphil@ix.netcom.com (Phil Cornyn ) >Subject: AR8000 Won't Scan >Date: 5 Nov 1995 04:20:48 GMT >My AR8K won't scan . When I try to enter the scan mode I get a error >message of NOT FOUND. According to the manual this is only suppose to >happen if the banks are empty or the mode is not set right. This is not >the case . Thanks in advance I cannot speak with any authority on the AR8000, but I had a whole collection of strange and unwanted operations occurring on an AR1000XLT handheld scanner. I had to completely reboot/reprogram the scanner to bring it back to normal. The AR1000XLT requires hardware mods to do this (and they aren't for the faint-hearted), but I would think such a thing could be done to the AR8000 from the keypad. WARNING....on the AR1000XLT, all stored frequency info is lost if you do a complete reset. The scanner is completely reset to factory configuration. I don't know about the AR8000....different beast. Have you visited the AR8000 homepage on the web? Don't have the URL handy, but it can be found (along with other AOR info) at www.demon.co.uk/javiation/ Steve From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!newshub.cts.com!crash!wallnerw From: wallnerw@crash.cts.com (Bill Wallner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: 5 Nov 1995 15:47:11 GMT Organization: CTS Network Services (CTSNET), San Diego, CA Lines: 10 Message-ID: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: crash-i2.cts.com I used to be able to monitor atomic clock time count broadcast on SW on 6M among others. That radio has given up the ghost and I was wondering: Is there anything available in any of the following ranges? 29-54, 137-174 or 406-512. I have RS Pro-35 handheld with the stubby antenna. TIA, Bill From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!infosphere.com!usenet From: Chuck Kimball Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: 5 Nov 1995 20:36:42 GMT Organization: Aspen Smallworks Lines: 9 Message-ID: <47j78q$2rd@www.infosphere.com> References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rofpop16.infosphere.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: wallnerw@crash.cts.com Nope! But, (303) 499-7111 lets you listen to it by wire & fiber.... wallnerw@crash.cts.com (Bill Wallner) wrote: >Is there anything available in any of the following ranges? > 29-54, 137-174 or 406-512. /s/ Chuck From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!usenet From: David Crawford Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: 6 Nov 1995 02:04:27 GMT Organization: Vnet Internet Access, Charlotte, NC - info@char.vnet.net Lines: 25 Message-ID: <47jqfb$laq@ralph.vnet.net> References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: davidcrawford.vnet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) wallnerw@crash.cts.com (Bill Wallner) wrote: >I used to be able to monitor atomic clock time count broadcast on SW on 6M >among others. That radio has given up the ghost and I was wondering: > >Is there anything available in any of the following ranges? > 29-54, 137-174 or 406-512. > >I have RS Pro-35 handheld with the stubby antenna. > >TIA, >Bill Hi Bill: Actually, there are time signals in the ranges you specify. HOWEVER,the signals are DIGITAL, and would require some sort of decoding hardware and software. You'd be better off to invest in a reasonable shortwave set. David Crawford dcrmatt@vnet.net From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx04-32.teleport.com!prografx From: prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: Sun, 5 Nov 1995 11:46:58 Organization: PROGRAFX of Oregon Lines: 21 Message-ID: References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx04-32.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> wallnerw@crash.cts.com (Bill Wallner) writes: >From: wallnerw@crash.cts.com (Bill Wallner) >Subject: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. >Date: 5 Nov 1995 15:47:11 GMT >I used to be able to monitor atomic clock time count broadcast on SW on 6M >among others. That radio has given up the ghost and I was wondering: >Is there anything available in any of the following ranges? > 29-54, 137-174 or 406-512. >I have RS Pro-35 handheld with the stubby antenna. >TIA, >Bill Unless they have changed it, WWV (and all of its affiliate stations) used to be located at 5, 10, 15, 20, amd 25Mhz only. Does this information date me too badly, or is it still the same as it ever was? Steve From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bighorn.accessnv.com!usenet From: Cliff Gross Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC-3000XLT Power Up Modes Date: 5 Nov 1995 05:36:27 GMT Organization: accessnv.com Lines: 5 Message-ID: <47higr$fg0@bighorn.accessnv.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bighorn Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Awhile ago someone posted undocumented power-up sequences for the BC-3000 which changed the light mode, delay time, ect for the scanner. If you have it and could e-mail it, or repost it, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance...Cliff From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bighorn.accessnv.com!usenet From: Cliff Gross Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC-3000XLT Power Up Modes Date: 5 Nov 1995 05:36:46 GMT Organization: accessnv.com Lines: 5 Message-ID: <47hihe$fg0@bighorn.accessnv.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bighorn Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Awhile ago someone posted undocumented power-up sequences for the BC-3000 which changed the light mode, delay time, ect for the scanner. If you have it and could e-mail it, or repost it, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance...Cliff From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!usenet From: Vernon Ward Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BC210XLT Date: 5 Nov 1995 22:41:11 GMT Organization: Fast 5.0's Lines: 4 Message-ID: <47jei7$k0f@ralph.vnet.net> References: <57c_9511051530@castle.shore.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: champ.vnet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) You better check that back-up tape! My 210XLT is an older scanner that has no 800mhz coverage as well as no turbo scan feature. Bought it new around 1985. Regards, Vern From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!hodes.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: sonp@ix.netcom.com (Laz Qadmon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC860XLT , looking for any tricks,mods ,etc Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 00:43:57 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47e9il$oj2@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-tf6-22.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Nov 03 3:45:25 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 I have a BC860XLT but do not have a manual. I am also wondering if anyone knows of any mods or kb tricks or such as how to increase banks,etc. It seems to scan all the necessary areas of the 800MHZ band. Is this a good or bad piece of equipment? ANy replies greatly appreciated. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: biernacki@aol.com (BIERNACKI) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Ca Hy Patrol Date: 5 Nov 1995 21:46:51 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47jsur$kcf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: biernacki@aol.com (BIERNACKI) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Help me please, I need the mobile freq. for the CHP=Livermore. BIERNACKI@aol.com From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!msunews!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!cygnus.rsabbs.com!lgasp From: lgasp@PROBLEM_WITH_INEWS_DOMAIN_FILE (Louis Gasparini) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Camden County VHF Date: 5 Nov 1995 01:42:17 GMT Organization: I need to put my ORGANIZATION here. Lines: 3 Message-ID: <47h4pp$oj@news.voicenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cygnus.rsabbs.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Are the old VHF frequencies once used for police in Camden Co. NJ still used for anything. I heard rumors that transmissions have been heard lately on these frequencies. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.west.net!term1-14.sb.west.net!user From: pjheller@west.net (PJH) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Car antenna Date: 5 Nov 1995 08:27:55 GMT Organization: West.Net Communications Lines: 4 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: term1-14.sb.west.net Looking for recommendations on best antenna to use for mobile scanning (prefer a mag or removable mount) PJH From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!homer.alpha.net!usenet From: Joey Grey Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Car antenna Date: 6 Nov 1995 02:33:22 GMT Organization: Alpha.net -- Milwaukee, WI Lines: 15 Message-ID: <47js5i$het@homer.alpha.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: 156.46.30.101 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) I don't know the model number but I bought one at Radio Shack a couple of years ago for around $20.It's a magnet mount and I believe it covers the whole freq spectrum for scanners. I have a Bearcat 200 handheld and had to buy an anttennia adapter for the plug on the antennia. It had the standard mobile radio plug on it and I needed the BNC style. I really recommend this antenia I can really pull in the frequencies when I'm in my car. pjheller@west.net (PJH) wrote: >Looking for recommendations on best antenna to use for mobile scanning >(prefer a mag or removable mount) > >PJH From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jrpitts@ix.netcom.com (J.R. Pitts) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: CELLULAR SCANNING SOFTWARE???? Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 03:48:02 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 17 Message-ID: <47enr1$olt@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> References: <46fnv7$3jq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <46keaf$g10@lonepeak.wasatch.com> <474jb8$f54@treasure.coastalnet.com> <476pcs$rkt@darwin.nbnet.nb.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-tam3-02.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Nov 03 7:48:49 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 nbschee@nbnet.nb.ca (Silas E. Cheeseman) wrote: >Many cell phones have a 'tech' or 'service' mode that will allow the >phone itself to monitor a given cellular channel that the tech >selects. This is common is Motorola 'flip' phones. It is clummsy for >any serious scanning of cellular because you can't 'scan' (at least on >any I've seen). Two Questions: Does this 'test' mode register as billable air time? How does one go about finding out the keystrokes to place a phone into test mode? J.R. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!jaring.my!genes!wired From: wired@genes.pl.my (Eugene Kang) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: CELLULAR SCANNING SOFTWARE???? Message-ID: <815680559.21149snx@genes.pl.my> References: <47j5r5$68q@globe.indirect.com> Date: Mon, 06 Nov 95 17:55:59 GMT Organization: My_Organisation Lines: 9 In article <47j5r5$68q@globe.indirect.com> jamoran@indirect.com writes: > >want a program that will tell you the cell # as well as the mobile >frequency, I've got one and will send it to you if you want... >will need a SASE! do you want it tared, zipped or LHarced!! >JOHN/PHX (jamoran@analon.com) computing & making good Chemistry! Cell number or cellphone number? From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netnet.net!pagesat.net!news.uoregon.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!wave.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rcn9jig@aol.com (RC N9JIG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Chicago - "Air 1" Date: 1 Nov 1995 20:10:46 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4795qm$6lg@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: rcn9jig@aol.com (RC N9JIG) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40346 alt.radio.scanner:25048 Also try 154.950, they seem to use this when doing surveillences. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: btszz@aol.com (BTSZZ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Connecticut Scanner Frequencies Date: 5 Nov 1995 19:23:46 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47jkii$h4u@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <479aa4$ji9@alpha.pcix.com> Reply-To: btszz@aol.com (BTSZZ) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com sue - these are some of the freqs I know; Middlesex county fire 46.l8 secondary 46.26, 46.06. Lyme, CT 33.96. Waterford 33.94. New London 453.900 East Haven 33.52. West Haven 46.50, West Haven 453.800, these are all fire freqs. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: kkrue21876@aol.com (KKrue21876) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: dtmf decoder from sound blaster Date: 6 Nov 1995 00:09:24 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47k5a4$ndc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <471i3l$c6q@ramus.apana.org.au> Reply-To: kkrue21876@aol.com (KKrue21876) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40337 alt.radio.scanner:25043 I can recommend a general-purpose program that allows you to do analysis of audio - say if you digitized your DTMF audio into a .wav file. Look for cool150.zip. You can do spectrum analysis on the audio, and figure out the DTMF codes from the display. You can do lots of other interesting technical things too! From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!news.oanet.com!usenet From: megatech@oanet.com (Peter Schroeder) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Edmonton: Looking for TV Stn Freqs. Date: Sun, 05 Nov 1995 07:17:14 GMT Organization: Central News Services Lines: 8 Message-ID: <47hnlm$451@hermes.oanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin129.oanet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I am looking for any frequencies for ITV (liveCam) Newsroom etc. Any TV Station Freqs for Edmonton would be a great Help Thanks in advance, Pete From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interserv.net!usenet From: jchau@interserv.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: ESN reader, DDI machine Wanted! Date: 5 Nov 1995 05:19:11 GMT Organization: InterServ News Service Lines: 3 Message-ID: <47hhgf$c5k@data.interserv.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.120.34.236 X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) I'll pay good for any ESN readers with DTMF decoders or DDI machines. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!mercury.near.net!noc.near.net!news3.near.net!yale!news.ycc.yale.edu!futon From: futon@minerva.cis.yale.edu (Wood) Newsgroups: alt.fan.don-imus,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Femdom In Search of Naughty boys Followup-To: alt.fan.don-imus,rec.radio.scanner Date: 5 Nov 1995 20:11:42 GMT Organization: Yale University Lines: 11 Message-ID: <47j5pu$o8m@news.ycc.yale.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: morpheus.cis.yale.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net alt.fan.don-imus:3184 rec.radio.scanner:40322 Anne Schoofs (vac@indirect.com) wrote: : I'm looking for a few really deserving boys who I can teach some manners : to. I'm in Phoenix but distance does not have to be a problem. E-mail me : with details of how you've been naughty and of the type of corrective : punishment you deem appropriate. You won't be sorry. Then again, maybe you : will . Much as i like you anne, i have no idea what your sexual ideas has to do with imus. Party on. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!news.ece.uc.edu!babbage.ece.uc.edu!root From: sean@asylum.uc.edu (Sean Kellner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Football Frequencies Date: 05 Nov 1995 11:55:44 -0500 Organization: University of Cincinnati Lines: 26 Sender: sean@asylum.uc.edu Message-ID: References: <46r69i$msq@bcrkh13.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucxy10_09.slip.uc.edu In-reply-to: gsnow@pacifier.com's message of Wed, 01 Nov 1995 10:58:59 -0700 X-Newsreader: Gnus v5.0.12 In article gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) writes: > > In article , unclebob@ripco.com (Uncle Bob) wrote: > > > > Wires! Wires! Wires! > > Just think of the advantage the other team could have from listening in > if it weren't :-) > Are there any interesting freq's at all to listen to during football games then? I have season tickets to the Cincinnati Bengals and have thought about bringing my Pro-39 along to hear what I could hear. The referee calling the penalty would be great to pick up, because invariably the biggest cause of confusion in our section is "What the hell did that guy just say?" How about the sidelines sending in the plays to the QB? Yea, I know it will most likely be all in odd code-speak, but I should be able to figure out most of it after a while and be able to determine what should happen? They must call in the injury carts with radio, no? Anything else? From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:42 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!gail.ripco.com!unclebob From: unclebob@ripco.com (Uncle Bob) Subject: Re: Football Frequencies X-Nntp-Posting-Host: foley.ripco.com Message-ID: Sender: usenet@rci.ripco.com (Net News Admin) Organization: Ripco Internet BBS, Chicago X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: <46r69i$msq@bcrkh13.bnr.ca> Date: Sun, 5 Nov 1995 16:31:28 GMT X-Ident-Sender: unclebob Lines: 37 Sean Kellner (sean@asylum.uc.edu) wrote: : In article gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) writes: : > : > In article , unclebob@ripco.com (Uncle Bob) wrote: : > > : > > Wires! Wires! Wires! : > : > Just think of the advantage the other team could have from listening in : > if it weren't :-) : > : Are there any interesting freq's at all to listen to during football : games then? I have season tickets to the Cincinnati Bengals and have : thought about bringing my Pro-39 along to hear what I could hear. : The referee calling the penalty would be great to pick up, because : invariably the biggest cause of confusion in our section is "What the : hell did that guy just say?" : How about the sidelines sending in the plays to the QB? Yea, I know : it will most likely be all in odd code-speak, but I should be able to : figure out most of it after a while and be able to determine what : should happen? : They must call in the injury carts with radio, no? : Anything else? Try monitoring freqs used by the stadium in the business band. Last summer I heard the security detail at Wrigley Field trying to deal with the inevitable rowdy fans. They have their own "pokey". -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Uncle Bob..............unclebob@ripco.com From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!southwind.net!usenet From: Camelback Juggler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: For Sale.....PRO-2006 & PRO-43 Date: 6 Nov 1995 15:06:52 GMT Organization: SouthWind Internet Access, Inc. Lines: 22 Message-ID: <47l8ac$e6b@opal.southwind.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ict77.southwind.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I have a couple of scanners that I need to part with. PRO-2006 Full 800Mhz coverage Good Condition Have copies of owners manual and service manual Asking $300.00 PRO-43 Can be modified for full 800Mhz coverage I will perform the cell mod if you desire Good condition Asking $225.00 COD's are cool...E-Mail if you are interested juggler@southwind.com From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!southwind.net!usenet From: Camelback Juggler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: For Sale.....PRO-2006 & PRO-43 Date: 6 Nov 1995 16:36:28 GMT Organization: SouthWind Internet Access, Inc. Lines: 28 Message-ID: <47ldic$j44@opal.southwind.net> References: <47l8ac$e6b@opal.southwind.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ict94.southwind.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Camelback Juggler wrote: > >I have a couple of scanners that I need to part with. > >PRO-2006 > >Full 800Mhz coverage >Good Condition >Have copies of owners manual and service manual >Asking $300.00 > >PRO-43 > >Can be modified for full 800Mhz coverage >I will perform the cell mod if you desire >Good condition >Asking $225.00 > >COD's are cool...E-Mail if you are interested > >juggler@southwind.com OOOPPSS....I gave the wrong address juggler@southwind.net From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!mn6.swip.net!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!lacosa.com!james.lepphaille From: james.lepphaille@lacosa.com (James Lepphaille) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: For Sale: Realistic Pro Distribution: world Message-ID: <4a9c11db5a9c11db@lacosa.com> Date: Sun, 05 Nov 1995 07:55:00 -0700 Organization: La Cosa Nostra Insane Asylum X-Mailer: MailGate 0.25+ Reply-To: James Lepphaille Lines: 24 * In a message originally to GCLL54A@PRODIGY.COM To: GCLL54A@prodigy.com Subject: For Sale: Realistic Pro >From: "Gary Judd" >Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner >Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY >Original Date: 4 Nov 1995 05:40:54 GMT > One of the last ones. Cellular restored. 18 months old. As new One of the latest WHATS? The body of your message has no reference to a model or that you are even offering anything for sale! >condition. > $250.00. Call Gary @ 602-242-3515 days, or email here. >--- MailGate 0.25 > * Origin: La Cosa Nostra Insane Asylum / LaCosa.Com (1:2002/151) * OLX 1.52 * james.lepphaille@1:2002/150 - Forestville, CA ,USA From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!news.mathworks.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!bird3.i-link.net!usenet From: ptdowney@i-link.net (Harley Quinn) Newsgroups: alt.2600,alt.cellular,alt.cellular-phone-tech,alt.sex,alt.cellular.oki.900,alt.irc.questions,talk.bizarre,soc.singles,alt.ph.uk,alt.architecture,alt.ascii-art,alt.magic,alt.personals,alt.radio.pirate,alt.radio.scanner,alt.sci.sociology,alt.tasteless.jokes,rec.humor,rec.org.mensa,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,sci.psychology,alt.business.import-export Subject: Re: FREECALLS WORLDWIDE ************ CLICK HERE ************************************************* Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 11:03:18 GMT Organization: Not too much Lines: 36 Message-ID: <47fhll$sd8@bird3.i-link.net> References: <4696h4$1dq@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46h0cu$385@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <46j7ti$npg@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46kfo1$7kt@bbs.dordt.edu> <46orn1$l45@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> <46r4nc$p8r@bbs.dordt.edu> <46vr5b$1 <477mlj$3gl4@bird3.i-link.net> <479c0u$1mi@bbs.dordt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: sanantonio-1-5.i-link.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 Xref: news.epix.net alt.2600:141620 alt.cellular:542 alt.cellular-phone-tech:7684 alt.sex:282607 alt.cellular.oki.900:896 alt.irc.questions:6877 talk.bizarre:253058 soc.singles:323460 alt.ph.uk:2012 alt.architecture:14025 alt.ascii-art:31629 alt.magic:27324 alt.personals:171774 alt.radio.pirate:12486 alt.radio.scanner:25026 alt.sci.sociology:3067 alt.tasteless.jokes:82124 rec.humor:223645 rec.org.mensa:87007 rec.radio.scanner:40273 rec.radio.shortwave:65594 rec.radio.swap:50274 alt.business.import-export:35810 In the wrong newsgroup and completely off topic Steve Drost wrote: >Harley Quinn (HQ@get.the.really.big.net) wrote: >: In the wrong newsgroup and completely >: off topic Steve Drost wrote: >: >Harley Quinn (HQ@get.the.really.big.net) wrote: >: >: In the wrong newsgroup and completely >: >: off topic Steve Drost wrote: >: >: >Paul Norman Zaremba (pz12235@ehsn10.cen.uiuc.edu) wrote: >: >: About that dog, have you tried wrapping him in foil? I found that it >: >: keeps the hair from burning and helps retain the juices. >: >Mmmm... something to think about. Also, I have a great recipe >: >for Worcestershire St. Bernard if you'd like it. >: I would love it, except that my roasting pan isn't quite big enough. >: Can you substitute a sheep dog? >Sheep dog works good - trying adding a handful of ground red pepper I was considering stuffing him with fresh Habanero peppers. >to give it some kick. If you really must have St. Bernard and your >roasting pan isn't up to snuff, try an outdoor barbecue pit. Have >a few friends over, drink some beer, watch the sun go down, do the >dog... have a party! We are an attainment area and open burning fires raise our chances of exceeding the ozone allowable..... Nearly lost it this past Labor Day, one more open pit barbecue and we would all be wearing gas masks and walking. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:48 1995 Newsgroups: alt.2600,alt.cellular,alt.cellular-phone-tech,alt.sex,alt.cellular.oki.900,alt.irc.questions,talk.bizarre,soc.singles,alt.ph.uk,alt.architecture,alt.ascii-art,alt.magic,alt.personals,alt.radio.pirate,alt.radio.scanner,alt.sci.sociology,alt.tasteless.jokes,rec.humor,rec.org.mensa,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,sci.psychology,alt.business.import-export Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!not-for-mail From: Rwojo@bc.cybernex.net (Rich) Subject: Re: FREECALLS WORLDWIDE ************ CLICK HERE ************************************************* X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Reply-To: Rwojo@bc.cybernex.net Message-ID: References: <4696h4$1dq@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46h0cu$385@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <46j7ti$npg@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46kfo1$7kt@bbs.dordt.edu> <46orn1$l45@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> <46r4nc$p8r@bbs.dordt.edu> <46vr5b$1 <477mlj$3gl4@bird3.i-link.net> <479c0u$1mi@bbs.dordt.edu> <47fhll$sd8@bird3.i-link.net> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cnj38.cybernex.net Date: Sun, 5 Nov 1995 16:16:27 GMT Lines: 40 Xref: news.epix.net alt.2600:143944 alt.cellular:547 alt.cellular-phone-tech:7702 alt.sex:282776 alt.cellular.oki.900:901 alt.irc.questions:6881 talk.bizarre:253120 soc.singles:323593 alt.ph.uk:2020 alt.architecture:14045 alt.ascii-art:31649 alt.magic:27363 alt.personals:171896 alt.radio.pirate:12495 alt.radio.scanner:25039 alt.sci.sociology:3071 alt.tasteless.jokes:82189 rec.humor:223764 rec.org.mensa:87117 rec.radio.scanner:40314 rec.radio.shortwave:65652 rec.radio.swap:50355 alt.business.import-export:35906 ptdowney@i-link.net (Harley Quinn) wrote: >In the wrong newsgroup and completely >off topic Steve Drost wrote: >>Harley Quinn (HQ@get.the.really.big.net) wrote: >>: In the wrong newsgroup and completely >>: off topic Steve Drost wrote: >>: >Harley Quinn (HQ@get.the.really.big.net) wrote: >>: >: In the wrong newsgroup and completely >>: >: off topic Steve Drost wrote: >>: >: >Paul Norman Zaremba (pz12235@ehsn10.cen.uiuc.edu) wrote: >>: >: About that dog, have you tried wrapping him in foil? I found that it >>: >: keeps the hair from burning and helps retain the juices. >>: >Mmmm... something to think about. Also, I have a great recipe >>: >for Worcestershire St. Bernard if you'd like it. >>: I would love it, except that my roasting pan isn't quite big enough. >>: Can you substitute a sheep dog? >>Sheep dog works good - trying adding a handful of ground red pepper >I was considering stuffing him with fresh Habanero peppers. >>to give it some kick. If you really must have St. Bernard and your >>roasting pan isn't up to snuff, try an outdoor barbecue pit. Have >>a few friends over, drink some beer, watch the sun go down, do the >>dog... have a party! >We are an attainment area and open burning fires raise our chances of >exceeding the ozone allowable..... Nearly lost it this past Labor Day, >one more open pit barbecue and we would all be wearing gas masks and >walking. GET HELP! From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!fonorola!Rezonet.net!news0.accent.net!ppp-376.accent.net!user From: bleaman@accent.net (JTR) Newsgroups: alt.2600,alt.cellular,alt.cellular-phone-tech,alt.sex,alt.cellular.oki.900,alt.irc.questions,talk.bizarre,soc.singles,alt.ph.uk,alt.architecture,alt.ascii-art,alt.magic,alt.personals,alt.radio.pirate,alt.radio.scanner,alt.sci.sociology,alt.tasteless.jokes,rec.humor,rec.org.mensa,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,sci.psychology,alt.business.import-export Subject: Re: FREECALLS WORLDWIDE ************ CLICK HERE ************************************************* Date: Sun, 05 Nov 1995 22:42:10 -0500 Organization: Liquid Breakfast Club/Jihad to destroy Bar Knee Lines: 42 Message-ID: References: <4696h4$1dq@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46h0cu$385@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <46j7ti$npg@engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM> <46kfo1$7kt@bbs.dordt.edu> <46orn1$l45@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> <46r4nc$p8r@bbs.dordt.edu> <46vr5b$1 <477mlj$3gl4@bird3.i-link.net> <479c0u$1mi@bbs.dordt.edu> <47bfq3$io6@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.236.55.122 Xref: news.epix.net alt.2600:144169 alt.cellular:550 alt.cellular-phone-tech:7713 alt.sex:282841 alt.cellular.oki.900:905 alt.irc.questions:6891 talk.bizarre:253159 soc.singles:323660 alt.ph.uk:2030 alt.architecture:14051 alt.ascii-art:31661 alt.magic:27382 alt.personals:171956 alt.radio.pirate:12500 alt.radio.scanner:25044 alt.sci.sociology:3076 alt.tasteless.jokes:82219 rec.humor:223821 rec.org.mensa:87191 rec.radio.scanner:40339 rec.radio.shortwave:65678 rec.radio.swap:50400 alt.business.import-export:35963 Paul Norman Zaremba wrote: {} How about moving this thread to alt.dorks? Try alt.shut.the.hell.up.geek. They'd love you there. {} -- {} *** Paul Zaremba - Product Engineering - TDM, Inc. **** {} Urbana, IL / State College, PA {} RF Devices, Photonics, SCoPTiC, AL/TENS, AV Processing and more.... {} email: p-zarem@uiuc.edu But then, this is all just common sense.(tm AS) Ensign JtR the clinically insane of Omega Squad (TRES Corps) --- ===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><=== Quiet, Pinky; ,. '\'\ ,---. | I'm pondering. | \\ l\\l_ // | |"Taste the music" _ _ | \\/ `/ `.| | | /~\\ \ //~\ | Y | | || Y | |"Fate is in a really bad | \\ \ // | | \| | |\ / | | mood" [ || || ] \ | o|o | > / | ] Y || || Y [ \___\_--_ /_/__/ |"Your motivation is your | \_|l,------.l|_/ | /.-\(____) /--.\ | payckeck on Friday. Now | >' `< | `--(______)----' | get on with it. \ (/~`--____--'~\) / U// U / \ | -Noel Coward, `-_>-__________-<_-' / \ / /| | to an actor. /(_#(__)#_)\ ( .) / / ] | \___/__\___/ `.`' / [ \ .__ ___ /__`--'__\ |`-' | \ __//''._//--- /\(__,>-~~ __) | |_ \ o////////((( /\//\\( `--~~ ) _l |-:. \ <\\\\)))\\(< '\/ <^\ /^> | ` ( < \\ \ ^\\\\\\\\((__ _\ >-__-< /_ ,-\ ,-~~->. \ `:._,/ \ \\__ \\___ (___\ /___) (____/ (____) `-' \ Lenny ===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><===><=== -----------------------BEGIN JIHAD CODE BLOCK----------------------- Version: 2.0rc1 J-R B+++++ US+++ TF+++ GM++++ TM+++ HC++ F++++ MA++ FP++++ PA+++ WP++++++ AB+++ PI+++ I+++ UF+++++ D++ TV++++ AP++ QP++++ *V A-- DM SB+++ JW++ M+ TP++++ ! ------------------------END JIHAD CODE BLOCK------------------------ From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ais.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet From: Clayton L Workman Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: freqs for jonesboro, AR; champaign, IL; and Jackson, TN areas Date: 3 Nov 1995 12:45:24 GMT Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana Lines: 14 Message-ID: <47d2t4$g6b@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cehpx23.cen.uiuc.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12 (X11; I; HP-UX A.09.05 9000/715) X-URL: news:rec.radio.scanner Well, I guess the subject says it all. How do I get freq lists for the areas listed in the subject of this post? -- =============================================================== = Clayton Workman = R=V/I = = 1001 S. Wright St. = ____/\/\/\____ = = Champaign, IL 61820 = = = (217) 344-5910 = University of Illinois = = cworkman@uiuc.edu = Electrical Engineering = =-------------------------------------------------------------= = http://www.cen.uiuc.edu/~cw12699 = =============================================================== From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: bbjamin@aol.com (BBJAMIN) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS Scout40 Date: 5 Nov 1995 01:44:27 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 12 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47hmgb$439@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: bbjamin@aol.com (BBJAMIN) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com For Sale: ((( Scout 40 ))) Optoelectronics Inc. Frequency Counter Awesome Counter, Absolutely Brand New Contion!!!!! Will Warranty, Perfect Condition !!! The only reason I am Selling it is because (I NEED THE MONEY) M U S T S E L L !! BEST OFFER Please Mail Responses to: BBJAMIN@aol.com From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!infoshare!passport.ca!not-for-mail From: lmilrad@passport.ca (Lou Milrad) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: FS: $475 for Yupiteru MVT 8000 all-mode scanner Date: 4 Nov 1995 19:55:58 -0500 Organization: Passport Lines: 33 Message-ID: <47h22u$854@diplomatic.passport.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: diplomatic.passport.ca Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:50337 rec.radio.scanner:40299 alt.radio.scanner:25033 The MVT 8000 is a brilliantly designed angled front panel, 200 channel ac/dc scanner. It has a mounting bracket for mobile use and comes with a cigarette lighter adapter although it can be hard wired. I use mine as a desktop unit in my office. Due to its small footprint, it occupies very little space on my desk. It covers 8 Mhz to 1300 Mhz (continuous without blockage) and receives in WFM, NFM and AM. Frequency steps are 5,10,12.5,50 and 100 Khz. It's got a 10 band search function, pass memory function, and other goodies found in high-end scanners. Although seemingly assigned on the front panel by preset factory settings, searches are categorized to conform to channel numbering as follows: Channel No. Band 1 FM 2 Air V 3 Air U 4 Ham V 5 Fire 6 Marine 7 Police U 8 Ham U 9 MCA 10 PRNSL (903.0375-904.9875) Of course, you can change factory settings. It also has a battery save function. $475.00 US plus shipping -- Lou Milrad VE3TRY lmilrad@passport.ca From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rbryanj@aol.com (RBryanJ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: ICOM 440 HT. Date: 4 Nov 1995 10:55:49 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47g2e5$jf3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hi Bryan here, I have an Icom P4AT in mint condition with original manuals, box, charger and optional leather-like softcase. Unit was a spare used around the house very little and is in perfect shape. It has PL, DTMF, 100 channels and is pocket-sized. Asking $200.00 shipped lower 48. Thanks for reading. Bryan/KC6WRV From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.eden.com!matrix.eden.com!robert From: robert@eden.com (Robert Barker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Gene Hughes Scanner book??? Date: 4 Nov 1995 16:31:30 GMT Organization: Adhesive Media, Inc. Lines: 5 Message-ID: <47g4h2$5uu@boris.eden.com> References: <476g2t$rjg@dewey.csun.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: matrix.eden.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] when is the combined in one book version supposed to be out? From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.htp.com!usenet From: rick@mail.calypso.com (Rick Colman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Help with PRO-2030 Date: Sun, 05 Nov 1995 07:01:39 GMT Organization: HTP Services 516-757-0210 Lines: 12 Message-ID: <47hkk4$8g8@news.htp.com> Reply-To: rick@mail.calypso.com NNTP-Posting-Host: 3tsp2.calypso.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I just purchased a used Realistic Pro-2030 scanner. However, it did not come with an instruction manual, and getting one from Tandy takes a while. I have not had much luck figuring out its use by playing with the buttons. Can someone provide a brief synopsis on how to use this scanner? I would be most appreciative. Thank you. Signed - Frustrated rick From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!pipeline!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: bflowers@interramp.com (Robert C. Flowers) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Icom R-7000, R-7100, Uniden MR-8100, RS PRO 2006 for SALE! Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 00:03:45 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 36 Message-ID: <47jjh4$kqj@usenet1.interramp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip238.newark.nj.interramp.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 Icom R-7000, R-7100, Uniden MR-8100, RS PRO 2006 for SALE! I have one of EACH as listed above. I have boxes and manuals for all except MR8100. 7100 is the desireable version (800MHZ), all are PRISTINE and PERFECT. 7100 has DDI Interface (Cellular Tracking hardware & software) I also have DDI hardware to convert RS 2006, never did it. All units are 100% working and function, no scratches, blemishes, etc. I am posting these for sale as I am planning a career change, job move to the West coast, and don't have the time anymore. I absolutely am looking for the PIE IN THE SKY MAXIMUM amount(s) for these pieces of equipment, as I do not have the need for the money, I just want to travel light. Worse case scenerio, they get mothballed in Mom's attic for my retirement in 20 years. Soooooooooo, search high, search low, search wherever you may, but if you want the BEST and you are WILLING to pay TOP DOLLAR, stare at this ad day after day after day, keep looking to find what else is out there, and THEN make an offer. Don't ask me to place a price on what I want, I want the absolutely highest dollar amount, and I have 60 days before I make my move. Summary: Icom R-7000, R-7100, Uniden MR-8100, RS PRO 2006 for SALE! TOP DOLLAR OFFERS ONLY, located in New Jersey Make offers, don;t ask "How much?" I'll look over bids, and decide by 12/31/95, UNLESS I AM OFFERED THE PIE IN THE SKY!! From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: sbh16@aol.com (SBH16) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Indianapolis, Indiana Date: 5 Nov 1995 20:07:15 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47jn43$i06@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Would somebody please send me some frequencies for the hoosier dome in Indianapolis and some local police, fire, and misc. Thanks.. Steve From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!soap.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!iol!news-out.internetmci.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!eff!news.duke.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!blackbird.afit.af.mil!usenet From: Lynn Hales Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Indianapolis, Indiana Date: 6 Nov 1995 12:50:48 GMT Organization: EXCEL Management Systems In. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <47l0b8$3na@blackbird.afit.af.mil> References: <47jn43$i06@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup1-p05.dialup.wpafb.af.mil Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I can't help with freqs for Indianapolis, but can pass on that a friend of mine was over that way a year or so ago and told in no uncertain terms that his mobile scanner was in violation of Indiana law. Seems that any radio capable of picking up police, fire, or other public service type calls cannot be used in a mobile environment (i.e., your car, on foot, your bike, etc). You can sit at home and listen, just not carry it around and listen. I believe I heard this law doesn't apply if you are a memeber of a volunteer service such as a volunteer fire department or reserve police officer or are an accredited memeber of the news media. Good luck and good scanning there. Lynn Hales From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:11:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: VUBS79A@prodigy.com (Drew Durigan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Indianapolis, Indiana Date: 6 Nov 1995 15:40:20 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 26 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47la94$1906@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <47jn43$i06@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <47l0b8$3na@blackbird.afit.af.mil> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Lynn Hales wrote: > >I can't help with freqs for Indianapolis, but can pass on that a friend of mine was >over that way a year or so ago and told in no uncertain terms that his mobile >scanner was in violation of Indiana law. Seems that any radio capable of picking up >police, fire, or other public service type calls cannot be used in a mobile >environment (i.e., your car, on foot, your bike, etc). You can sit at home and >listen, just not carry it around and listen. > >I believe I heard this law doesn't apply if you are a memeber of a volunteer service >such as a volunteer fire department or reserve police officer or are an accredited >memeber of the news media. Also licensed amateur radio operators, as per federal law which supersedes the Gestapho-type state laws of Indiana. -Drew in Charlotte- KF4DDM From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!news.net99.net!news.monmouth.com!usenet From: gmetzger@monmouth.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Info on Frontier Scanner Date: 5 Nov 1995 04:02:09 GMT Organization: Monmouth Internet Corporation Lines: 6 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <47hd01$ph3@shell.monmouth.com> Reply-To: gmetzger@monmouth.com NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp21.monmouth.com X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) HI: Im was approached last week and asked if I knew anything about a unit called a Frontier scanner. I truly had no idea. Any and all info abiut these units would be appreciated. Thanks Gary Metzger From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: depbri@aol.com (DEPBRI) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: LAPD Switching to 800mhz? Date: 4 Nov 1995 15:12:35 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47ghfj$nlt@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <30956609.7F10@ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader My brother was recently at the LA area APCO meeting. He said that the topic of LAPD and LASD going to trunked systems DID come up. Apparently they are talking about a replacement system sometime around the year 2000. By then both agencies should be ready for upgrades, but then LAPD's system has been out dated for 10 yeas or better now so who knows. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:01 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!eskimo!news From: chronos@eskimo.com (Alan F. Jovanovich) Subject: Looking for Pro-2026 Schmatic/Sevice Manual X-Nntp-Posting-Host: tia1.eskimo.com Message-ID: Sender: news@eskimo.com (News User Id) Organization: Eskimo North (206) For-Ever X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Date: Sat, 4 Nov 1995 11:28:23 GMT Lines: 8 Can anybody tell me where I can get a schematic and or service manual for a rather new Pro 2026 scanner. I would greatly appreciate any information (via Email please). Thanks chronos@eskimo.com From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.cs.utah.edu!news.cc.utah.edu!wasatch.com!usenet From: Bart VanAllen Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: 4 Nov 1995 21:56:45 GMT Organization: Wasatch Communications Lines: 26 Message-ID: <47gnit$ri1@lonepeak.wasatch.com> References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: port20.wasatch.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) charles1@netcom.com (charles copeland) wrote: >In article <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com>, >Robert I Sinclair wrote: >>In charles1@netcom.com (charles >>copeland) writes: >>> >>>Today news announced CIA wants to be able to tap 1% of phones and >>>is trying to pass a bill to do so. This is to tap random phones >>>in high crime areas, not specific individuals. >>> >>>Sounds like they will be investing in a boatload of scanners soon. >>actually it's the FBI and they want the tecos to provide up to 1% of >>their system capacity for phone tapping in high crime (1.e. urban) >>areas. Scares the hell out of me!! What are there real intentions? Why >>so many simultaneous taps? Sounds very Orwellian to me..... > >I would not mind, as long as the taps are random and cellular. >If it were fixed land lines, I would be very worried. > >Don't know entire details. > Be VERY worried anyway. Any government that thinks it needs to covertly spy on its own people WITHOUT getting a probable cause court order is in need of major overhaul. Notice the major drive to get rid of all of our firearms? Yes, be worried! From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: alz1@ix.netcom.com (alex zas ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: 5 Nov 1995 06:52:41 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 33 Message-ID: <47hmvp$auq@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <47gnit$ri1@lonepeak.wasatch.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-nyc8-20.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 04 10:52:41 PM PST 1995 In <47gnit$ri1@lonepeak.wasatch.com> Bart VanAllen writes: > >charles1@netcom.com (charles copeland) wrote: >>In article <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com>, >>Robert I Sinclair wrote: >>>In charles1@netcom.com (charles >>>copeland) writes: >>>> >>>>Today news announced CIA wants to be able to tap 1% of phones and >>>>is trying to pass a bill to do so. This is to tap random phones >>>>in high crime areas, not specific individuals. >>>> >>>>Sounds like they will be investing in a boatload of scanners soon. >>>actually it's the FBI and they want the tecos to provide up to 1% of >>>their system capacity for phone tapping in high crime (1.e. urban) >>>areas. Scares the hell out of me!! What are there real intentions? Why >>>so many simultaneous taps? Sounds very Orwellian to me..... >> >>I would not mind, as long as the taps are random and cellular. >>If it were fixed land lines, I would be very worried. >> >>Don't know entire details. >> >Be VERY worried anyway. Any government that thinks it needs to covertly >spy on its own people WITHOUT getting a probable cause court order is >in need of major overhaul. Notice the major drive to get rid of all of >our firearms? Yes, be worried! > ISN'T CIA'S JURISDICTION _-OUTSIDE-_ THE US BORDERS ???????????? From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.lahabra.chevron.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 08:34:11 -0800 Organization: Chevron, La Habra, CA Lines: 24 Message-ID: <309E3903.25A9@ccnet.com> References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <47gnit$ri1@lonepeak.wasatch.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cgwh.sr.chevron.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b1 (Windows; I; 16bit) Bart VanAllen wrote: > Be VERY worried anyway. Any government that thinks it needs to covertly > spy on its own people WITHOUT getting a probable cause court order is > in need of major overhaul. Notice the major drive to get rid of all of > our firearms? Yes, be worried! In all accounts of what the justice department wants, it has been noted that there will still be a requirement for a warrant to tap a phone. That won't change. What they want is to increase their capacity. They can currently monitor about 1 in 100,000 or so. They want to increase that capability to 1 in 100. I have nothing against legal phone taps, but I can't see the need to tap so many phones at once. My beef with this is not so much that they can tap my phone... but that they want to dump my tax money into a system that is FAR bigger than they need. And then when they run out of the money they have allocated, they will make the phone companies pay for the rest of it - which in turn will be on my (our) phone bills. -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jrpitts@ix.netcom.com (J.R. Pitts) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: MAIL BOMB THEM ->Re: Call 1-800-856-2469, LIVE LIVE LIVE 809-474-7588 code4683 Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 19:45:12 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 18 Message-ID: <47gftn$lbd@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-tam4-08.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 04 11:45:59 AM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 spotter@netcom.com (Steve Potter) wrote: >18+, 24hours, rates as low as $0.38/min >Hot, Young women want it NOW ----011-592-247-681 >Gay, Bi, Bi-curious guys at -----809-474-7604 >************************************************ >************************************************ >************************************************ >************************************************ >rec.radio.scanner From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.oz.net!news From: markj@got.net (Mr.News) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: microfiche reader wanted Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 10:47:34 GMT Organization: News Intelligence Systems USA Lines: 23 Message-ID: <47fgvg$cjt@emerald.oz.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: markj.got.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 dabasap@netcom.com (Greg Griffin) wrote: >does anyone know where i might purchase a used (reconditioned?) microfiche >machine? i need to read the FCC licensee data on microfiche sheets. I see tons of old readers in the County/City and University wharehouses. All are surplus and can be had for about $25.00 each. Check out YOUR wharehouses...most have normal hours where the public can check things out. I just bought 3 Motorola HT-600's in perfect shape for $30.00 apiece(not a typo)!!! Unfortunatly when I went to get them programmed the Moto techs asked where I got them and what I paid for them....and promptly closed up shop for the day and purchased the remaining 8 radios! Me and my big mouth!!! Amazing things at those wharehouses. Mr.News From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rdsmyrna@aol.com (RDsmyrna) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: microfiche reader wanted Date: 5 Nov 1995 21:27:36 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47jrqo$jr6@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <47fgvg$cjt@emerald.oz.net> Reply-To: rdsmyrna@aol.com (RDsmyrna) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com In the genealogy magazine, Everton's Genealogical Helper, a company selling used microfiche readers usually has a display ad stating they sell theirs for about $75 sent to your home. Check with your library for a copy of this bi-monthly magazine for the address of the company. I bought one from them perhaps five years ago, but don't have their address handy. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!mr.net!news.mr.net!bitstream.net!bitstream!Frodo From: Frodo@bitstream.mpls.mn.us (Frodo) Reply-To: Frodo@bitstream.mpls.mn.us Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Distribution: world Subject: MN FREQ. Date: 05 Nov 1995 03:54:23 GMT Message-ID: <57245.6416712@bitstream.mpls.mn.us> Organization: Bitstream Underground Lines: 3 I'm looking for frequencies for USAF, Secret Service, National Guard, ect. in the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. Do you know of any? E-mail me, please. Thanx. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!li.net!hoflink.com!jabrams From: jabrams@hoflink.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorola Handheld help Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 21:47:25 -0500 Organization: LI Net (Long Island Network) Lines: 27 Message-ID: References: <4780d4$2b2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hoflink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <4780d4$2b2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> On 1 Nov 1995, StevePell wrote: > Any help on the gfollowing appreciated. My work uses Motorola HT600 and > Radius P110 handheld radios. I want to know what freq range they are > operating in. UHF or VHF-hi. I checked Percon CD, but no listing. They are > unrepeaterized. Maybe they are general business "dot" frequencies? > > Info from the radios... > FCC ID: ABZ99FT4041 > DOC/MDC: 10919310431 > TYPE: YPUA > TANAPA: HUE3081B > MODEL: P44QLC20A2AA > > Any information via e-mail extremely appreciated. Thank you, > Steve P. > StevePell@aol.com > The Model P44... tells you that it is UHF 4W radio (could be anywhere from 440-512), but usually 450-470. The 1st digit is the frequency range 3 VHF, 4 UHF, 1 or 2(?) low band 30-50 MHz. The second digit ias the power 3 < 5 watts, 4 5 watts , 5 - 9 higher power for mobiles. I'm not sure about the P110, but the HT 600 is programmed by Motorola software and a RIB Box. The RIB boxes are always for sale, but the software (legally) must come from Motorola (and is very expensive). From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:10 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!grian!morris From: morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us (Mike Morris) Subject: Re: Motorola Handheld help Message-ID: <1995Nov4.074742.22220@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> Organization: College Park Software, Altadena, CA References: <4780d4$2b2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Sat, 4 Nov 1995 07:47:42 GMT Lines: 26 stevepell@aol.com (StevePell) writes: >Any help on the gfollowing appreciated. My work uses Motorola HT600 and >Radius P110 handheld radios. I want to know what freq range they are >operating in. UHF or VHF-hi. I checked Percon CD, but no listing. They are >unrepeaterized. Maybe they are general business "dot" frequencies? >Info from the radios... >FCC ID: ABZ99FT4041 >DOC/MDC: 10919310431 >TYPE: YPUA >TANAPA: HUE3081B >MODEL: P44QLC20A2AA >Any information via e-mail extremely appreciated. Thank you, >Steve P. >StevePell@aol.com I'm not current on my model numbers any more, but I can tell youthat the second "4" in the "P44" model number means 450mhz range (P43 would be 150mhz). -- --- Mike Morris morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us #include I have others, but this works the best. This message assembled from 100% recycled electrons (and pixels). From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!usenet From: dvelez@norfolk.infi.net (Daniel Velez) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: MOTOROLA MX 340 Date: 4 Nov 1995 15:56:45 GMT Organization: Customer of InfiNet Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47g2ft$cth@news.infi.net> Reply-To: dvelez@norfolk.infi.net NNTP-Posting-Host: h_thorin.norfolk.infi.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 Can anyone help me get this UHF transciever on the 440 ham band? I've got one sitting here and it staill has public service freqs programmed. Any help would be appreciated! 73 de Dan N4WZR From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: peterg4@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: MOTOROLA MX 340 Date: 6 Nov 1995 02:29:48 GMT Organization: Toys for Special Children Lines: 13 Message-ID: <47jrus$1il4@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: <47g2ft$cth@news.infi.net> Reply-To: peterg4@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip5-150.fl.us.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.03 In <47g2ft$cth@news.infi.net>, dvelez@norfolk.infi.net (Daniel Velez) writes: >Can anyone help me get this UHF transciever on the 440 ham band? I've got one >sitting here and it staill has public service freqs programmed. Any help would >be appreciated! > These units use "channel elements" which have actual crystals in them. Cheapest way to change freqs is to carefully pry open an element and then figure out what the crystal freq <==> channel relationship is then get a new xtal. The manual would help alot here. These radios are quite solid and reliable and work nicely on ham. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.is.net!news From: bladex@is.net (RKlingsten) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: NASA frequencies? Date: 6 Nov 1995 13:59:32 GMT Organization: The Fishpond Lines: 10 Sender: bladex@mail1.is.net Message-ID: <47l4c4$ssn@news1.is.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: fishpond.is.net X-Posted-From: InterNews 1.1@fishpond.is.net X-Authenticated: bladex on POP host mail1.is.net Anyone have a list of NASA frequencies? I will be in Florida for the shuttle launch this weekend, and I'd like to try to pick up radio traffic on my scanner. I looked for a FAQ for this group, but could not find one. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks! Rob Klingsten From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: popcomm@aol.com (POPCOMM) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: New Orleans, Louisiana Area Freq. List Date: 6 Nov 1995 03:36:54 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 33 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47khf6$q5f@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <47gp4g$pq6@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: popcomm@aol.com (POPCOMM) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com QUOTING WBSMD@aol.com............. >>>Does anyone have or know where to get a good list of frequencies for the >>>New Orleans, LA area that have some good traffic on them? Find a RadioShack store that has copies of the new ISSUE FIVE of RADIO! magazine. I put together an interesting list of freqs for Louisiana, including the New Orleans area, that appears in that issue. 73, | | ' --|-- /|\ ' ___|_________________ | Chuck Gysi, N2DUP | |POPCOMM@aol.com | --------------------------------------------------------------------- Come visit in phl.scanner for the latest scanner news in the GREATER PHILADELPHIA area! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Editor, Popular Communications magazine aka POPCOMM@aol.com and POPCOMM@genie.com _____________________________________________ CQ Communications Inc. 76 N. Broadway / Hicksville NY 11801-2909 (516) 681-2922 voice / (516) 681-2926 fax _____________________________________________ From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!usenet From: "Roy D." Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NEW PRO-2026 MOD Please Date: 4 Nov 1995 03:43:43 GMT Organization: Penn State University, Center for Academic Computing Lines: 11 Message-ID: <47enhf$cbk@hearst.cac.psu.edu> References: <47dfjp$703@wavefront.wavefront.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tsppp86.cac.psu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Kirk Prodzinski wrote: >I have heard that the new PRO-2026 is not as easily modifyable as the >older version, does anyone know of a new mod for this new version. > The "new" 2026's cannot be modified. Period. -- From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rallen8184@aol.com (RAllen8184) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: New Scanner? What's fun to do? =) Date: 5 Nov 1995 12:32:51 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47isg3$a5l@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <47es4c$4tk@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader What do you mean you "don't have time to wade through this conference"? How in the hell do you think the rest of us learn about this hobby? If you want to learn something, maybe you should make the time. I would consider using a little more diplomacy, the next time you have a question you'd like answered, but don't want to bother with any of the footwork. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!along.clark.net!user From: along@clark.net (Andy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: New Scanner? What's fun to do? =) Date: 6 Nov 1995 01:59:11 GMT Organization: Place Commercial Here Lines: 10 Message-ID: References: <47es4c$4tk@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <47isg3$a5l@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: along.clark.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit In article <47isg3$a5l@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, rallen8184@aol.com (RAllen8184) wrote: >What do you mean you "don't have time to wade through this conference"? >How in the hell do you think the rest of us learn about this hobby? If you >want to learn something, maybe you should make the time. I would consider >using a little more diplomacy, the next time you have a question you'd >like answered, but don't want to bother with any of the footwork. Easy, Killer, Easy... From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jimc1790@aol.com (JimC1790) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: On board Naval Communications Date: 4 Nov 1995 08:28:16 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 24 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47fppg$dsg@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <479o9n$kbh@hgea01.hgea.org> Reply-To: jimc1790@aol.com (JimC1790) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com >On Aircraft Carriers, both Erickson (EDACS) and Motorola >(ASTRO/SMARTNET), the Navy has been using UHF trunking radio systems. I >have confirmed this in Honolulu, Hawaii with my friend who is the >Federal Government Sales Manager The Navy is using trunked UHF on most of it's Aircraft Carriers and several other larger vessels. They are using either a modified GE EDACS which the Navy calls "HYDRA" or a standard Motorola Smartnet (no ASTRO) trunking system with standard DES for secure comms. Most comms are not secure except security comms. The Hydra system includes modifed radios for flight deck use. One the ships with Motorola Smartnet the majority of radios are Sabers, don't know the model they are using on the Hydra (GE) ships. ...Jim <#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#> <#> Jim Conrad - jimc1790@aol.com <#> <#> 804-490-8127 <#> <#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#><#> From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: jimm@teleport.com (Jim McVein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: On board Naval Communications Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 01:52:34 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 20 Message-ID: <47jpng$q43@maureen.teleport.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-vanc3-12.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 mm505@mindspring.com (Michael B. Martin) wrote: >As much discussion has talked about the ONLY onboard communications was on >low-band, well, on the Discovery channel, there was a show about the USS Carl >Vinson. Strange, almost ALL communications shown were on UHF either Saber or >Astro type hand helds. Also the flight deck crew all had on their Mickey >Mouse sets with UHF portables attached at their belts. Anyone else see this? >/\/\|k.e I worked on a Navy project about 7 years ago, and recall that the deck communication freq's were in the 140 - 143 mhz area. This might work if you are in a port city. Hope this may be a starting point. jimm@teleport.com Jim McVein From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.magg.net!news From: iworks@magg.net (Adam Dolde) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: OPTOELECTRONICS '456 Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 08:39:15 GMT Organization: M.A.G. Information Services (MAGG.NET) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47f8li$9gn@grumpy.magg.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: wpb-107.magg.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I'd like to have some info on the OPTO 456 computer interface for a PRO-2006. Also does anybody know what OPTO's URL is? Thanks -=Adam=- From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gate.net!news-adm From: Dean Iodice Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: OPTOELECTRONICS SCANBLASTER SYSTEMS Date: 4 Nov 1995 21:07:43 GMT Organization: CyberGate Lines: 30 Message-ID: <47gkmv$2q0e@news.gate.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dffl7-9.gate.net Looking to add some extra enjoyment to your hobby? Well I have the answer the Optoelectronics Scanblaster. The Scanblaster is a discounted package deal that includes the Scout and OS456/535, We have four Scanblaster systems each include the accessory package listed below. 1. CX12AR Computer Interface for Scout, AR8000 and ICOM 7000, 7100, 9000 2. N100 FM Broadcast notchfilter 3. BLP70 70 MHzlow pass filter 4. BHP800 800MHz high pass filter 5. DB32 Mini Antenna 6. RD27 27MHz Rubber Duck Antenna 7. RD440 440MHz " " " 8. RD800 800MHz " " " 9. CC30 Carry Case 10.Spectrum CD FCC database with Scout support 11. AC100 Rapid charger for the Scout 12. 3 year extended warranty Mention this news report and I'll throw in the CC50 carry case that holds the entire Scanblaster Kit ScanBlaster 1 - Scout, OS456 or OS535 + Accessory Set $999.00 ScanBlaster 2 - Scout + Accessory Set $849.00 ScanBlaster 3 - Os456 or OS535 + Accessory Set $649.00 ScanBlaster Upgrade - Accessory Set Only $449.00 Contact Dean 305-771-2050, 800-327-5912 From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!io.org!van-bc!fonorola!inforamp.net!ts9-12.inforamp.net!user From: jmichael@inforamp.net (Jesse Michaels) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Princess Cruises Freqs for ship/Ft. Lauderdale Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 21:16:46 -0500 Organization: InfoRamp Inc., Toronto, Ontario (416) 363-9100 Lines: 18 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ts9-12.inforamp.net I'm going to be aboard the Sky Princess at the end of December for a cruise to through the Panama canal. I'd like to get frequencies for Princess cruises that they use at the docks in Ft. Lauderdale and aboard their ships. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jesse -- Jesse Michaels jmichael@inforamp.net From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!eff!news.duke.edu!news.ysu.edu!yfn.ysu.edu!ag256 From: ag256@yfn.ysu.edu (George Kalemanis) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: PRO-26 or AOR2700??? Date: 5 Nov 1995 02:28:08 GMT Organization: Youngstown State/Youngstown Free-Net Lines: 14 Message-ID: <47h7fo$pnu@news.ysu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: yfn2.ysu.edu I'm looking to buy a scanner, which one would you buy from the above choice, and possible reasons?? Any comments (good or bad) about those scanners? thanks! George Kalemanis #### -- From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!news.uoregon.edu!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!usc!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!eff!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!info.usuhs.mil!hq.hq.af.mil!scnet From: rberry@scnet.hq.af.mil (Richard B. Berry) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Scanner cards for IBM? Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 10:55:29 GMT Organization: Air Force Pentagon Communications Agency, Wash D.C. Lines: 25 Message-ID: <47lbhv$lfa@hq.hq.af.mil> References: <47jjl5$p41@news1.wolfe.net> Reply-To: rberry@scnet.hq.af.mil (Richard B. Berry) NNTP-Posting-Host: afscta69.hq.af.mil Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25055 rec.radio.scanner:40361 > > Radio Scanner cards for IBM? > > kerhop@wolfenet.com (Frank Laughlin) > Sun, 05 Nov 95 21:01:20 GMT > . > > Newsgroups: > alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner > I heard there are Programmable Scanner cards available > for IBM's with software that allows you to digitize > conversations with soundcard (I imagine with an audio out > jack that you would connect to yer sound card's microphone > jack?) Where can these be found? Do they exist for less > than $200? I'm not sure of the brand name, but I know there is one advertised in Pop Comm for Shortwave (100 khz to 30 mhz). It consists of a board for your PC and a small box (somewhere in size between a shoebox and a large laptop power supply in size). The radio is controlled by the software/controller card combo. The box on the floor has no controls. All controls are "virtualized" by the software. There was a review on it in Pop Comm about a year and a half ago. Now if only someone would make one for 30mhz to 2000 mhz. Why pay for the faceplate on an Icom, when you are going to control all its functions from the computer? From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:24 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!newshost.cyberramp.net!egsner!convex!news.duke.edu!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!ncrgw2.ncr.com!ncrhub2!ncrcae!news From: Nelson Yount Subject: Re: Radio Shack and Police Call Message-ID: Sender: news@ncrcae.ColumbiaSC.ATTGIS.COM (news) Reply-To: Nelson.Yount@ColumbiaSC.ATTGIS.COM (nelson) Organization: AT&T Global Information Solutions X-Newsreader: DiscussIT 2.5.1.3 for MS Windows [AT&T Software Products Division] References: Date: Thu, 2 Nov 1995 13:30:25 GMT Lines: 17 > ==========Gary Snow, 11/1/95========== > > In article <46vcgb$kq0@boris.eden.com>, ddavis@eden.com (Dennis > Davis) wrote: > > > > 'Police Call Plus' is sold by selected retail electronics > > dealers and mail order firms, as well as all Radio Shack stores. > > The suggested retail price of each volume is $12.99. > > Is this available yet? I was told by one of my local Radio Shacks > that they didn't have it in yet. Don't know when Radio Shack will get them, but the latest Grove catalog says it will be available on December 1. -- Nelson Yount From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:25 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.cfa.org!chi-news.cic.net!news.uoregon.edu!calliope.wln.com!news.scn.org!scn!bd834 From: bd834@scn (Jeffrey Alan Wilcox) Subject: Re: Radio Shack trend: 800MHz scanners? Message-ID: Sender: news@scn.org Organization: Seattle Community Network Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 00:47:46 GMT Lines: 5 -- Do not feel totally, personally, irrevocably responsible for everything. That's my job. Love, God From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!zombie.ncsc.mil!blackbird.afit.af.mil!usenet From: Lynn Hales Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shack trend: 800MHz scanners? Date: 6 Nov 1995 12:58:23 GMT Organization: EXCEL Management Systems In. Lines: 11 Message-ID: <47l0pf$3na@blackbird.afit.af.mil> References: <47iln9$3up@pegasus.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup1-p05.dialup.wpafb.af.mil Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I believe that the ranges cut out are from 825-850MHz and 870-895MHz. The lower band covers the mobile portion of the cell system and the upper the repeated cell system output. If you have an 800 MHz frequency that you listen to close to either end of these boundries, make sure the scanner will allow you to enter it. The cutoff frequencies (in my experience) are not precise and tend to run into the regular commercial 800 MHz radio band. Lynn Hales From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: challa1610@aol.com (CHalla1610) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: REQUEST:Fresno,Ca freqs Date: 5 Nov 1995 23:17:06 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 22 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47k282$m7u@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: challa1610@aol.com (CHalla1610) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hello! I would like to request that someone provide me with the frequencies for: Fresno Police Dept Fresno Fire Dept Fresno Paramedics Fresno CHP I will be going to my sister's house in that city and would love to be able to monitor those agencies while I'm there. Would you please also provide me with the freqs for Fresno Airport? I would like the tower,ground control,freqs used by the major airlines,and security for the airport. My sister lives a very short distance from Fresno Airport. Thanks in advance!! Chris Halladay (CHalla1610@aol.com) Castro Valley,CA P.S.:I would prefer to have any replies to this be sent to me via email From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!msunews!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.rmit.EDU.AU!core.apana.org.au!ramus.apana.org.au!news From: George Kral Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: ScanCat, ScanStar, Probe & Scanwear Date: 4 Nov 1995 08:26:14 GMT Organization: Daemon Public Access Unix (03)563-8438 Lines: 26 Message-ID: <47f836$ro0@ramus.apana.org.au> References: <478fdm$c4a@wpg-01.escape.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: daemon.apana.org.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: phancock@escape.ca Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40286 alt.radio.scanner:25029 phancock@escape.ca (Paul Hancock) wrote: >I just ordered the Opto inteface and now have to decide on which >software I'm going to purchase to use with my Pro 2006. I'd be >interested in hearing any comments anyone has on the various programs >out there. I've downloaded the available demo versions and read the >reviews that have been published in the mags. > >I'm leaning toward the Probe software because of its scanning speed, >file capacity and price. I'd like to correspond with anyone currently >using the Probe to discuss its specific features. > >Thanks in advance for the help! > >Paul Hancock > > Hi Paul, I use the Windows ScanStar and it works really well. There is no manual either printed or on disk which is a shame, but the help isn't too bad. Email me if you want more details. Regards, George From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!jaring.my!genes!wired From: wired@genes.pl.my (Eugene Kang) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: SCANNER SPLATTER? Message-ID: <815681196.21150snx@genes.pl.my> References: <8B45409.079200411E.uuout@iotp.com> Date: Mon, 06 Nov 95 18:06:36 GMT Organization: My_Organisation Lines: 19 In article <8B45409.079200411E.uuout@iotp.com> bill.funk@iotp.com writes: > > >On 2 Nov 95 09:51pm, GUY ADAMS wrote to ALL: > > GA> I get a paging splatter over the 430-460mh band. I can hear an > GA> automated paging system, and it may cover as much as 30 channels. I > GA> have a BC120XLT scanner. Is it so loose that this paging system is > GA> able to bleed all over it so much? > > You have several things going against you, here: > Pagers are notorious for being extremely high-powered, and not always > maintained as well as could be. That is, they tend to overwhelm a > scanner. > The scanner you are using is double conversion, and as such, not very > good at hiding intermod. I use a PRO-43 and still get paging crap. Arrrgh! From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!helphand!chris.gripp From: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org (Chris Gripp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Scanning in Cuba Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 02:48:00 GMT Message-ID: <9511060300075496@helpinghand.org> Organization: A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca (714) 951-7311 Distribution: world Lines: 20 DC>I'm off to Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) for a weeks vacation. DC>Does anybody know the regulations on taking a scanner into the country? DC>Also is there anything worth listening to (in english!)? Well, I don't know the law but depending on where you are you could receive transmissions from Marine Corps Base Guantanimo Bay. Probably not too interesting but maybe. I don't know the freq's maybe someone else may. Chris --- * WR 1.33 [NR] * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- ========================================================================== A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca info@helpinghand.org (714) 951-7311 ========================================================================== From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:32 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!news.westnet.com!news-out.internetmci.com!internetMCI!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!newspeak.ultratech.net!worldlinx.com!durham.org!ab257 From: ab257@freenet.durham.org (Ken Fitzgerald) Subject: Shuttle Freq`s Organization: Durham Free-Net Message-ID: Date: Sat, 4 Nov 1995 05:15:16 GMT Lines: 2 * Q-Blue 2.0 [NR] * From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:32 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!news.westnet.com!news-out.internetmci.com!internetMCI!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!newspeak.ultratech.net!worldlinx.com!durham.org!ab257 From: ab257@freenet.durham.org (Ken Fitzgerald) Subject: Shuttle Freq`s Organization: Durham Free-Net Message-ID: Date: Sat, 4 Nov 1995 05:17:05 GMT Lines: 2 * Q-Blue 2.0 [NR] * From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!newshub.cts.com!crash!wallnerw From: wallnerw@crash.cts.com (Bill Wallner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Shuttle Frequencies Date: 5 Nov 1995 15:39:27 GMT Organization: CTS Network Services (CTSNET), San Diego, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <47ilrf$qi8@news3.cts.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: crash-i2.cts.com Ken Fitzgerald (ab257@freenet.durham.org) wrote: : Can space shuttle radio transmissions be monitored via scanner ? : * Q-Blue 2.0 [NR] * Yes. Although I have not picked anything up on my RS-Pro35. I believe it is the next (STS-74) mission which is to carry SARAX. This is an amateur radio experiment. Due to launch Nov. 11. Check www.shuttle.gov for profiles. Good Luck. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:34 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsat!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!newspeak.ultratech.net!worldlinx.com!durham.org!ab257 From: ab257@freenet.durham.org (Ken Fitzgerald) Subject: Shuttle Frequencies Organization: Durham Free-Net Message-ID: Date: Sat, 4 Nov 1995 05:17:06 GMT Lines: 5 Can space shuttle radio transmissions be monitored via scanner ? * Q-Blue 2.0 [NR] * From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!stealth.loa.com!cobra.loa.com!n1tvr From: n1tvr@cobra.loa.com (Ken Wilde) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: TEST Date: 6 Nov 1995 21:14:45 GMT Organization: Log On America, Inc. (Full Internet Access, Modem: 401-459-6200) Lines: 1 Message-ID: <47lts5$e9u@stealth.loa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cobra.loa.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2 + LOA Mods] This is just a test. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.Traveller.COM!news From: ????@???????.??? (????? ????????) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RE:TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS Date: 6 Nov 1995 06:45:40 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 7 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <47kauk$dn8@tsunami.traveller.com> Reply-To: ????@???.???????.??? NNTP-Posting-Host: raydo.traveller.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 Can anyone provide some specs on the Tulsa system that Mr.Gass hacked? Was it a SmartNet-I, or a SmartNet-II system? How did he enable the Standard Brand radios to emulate a type-II format if such was the case? These radios are supposed to do type-I format only. Any technical info on the above mentioned system would be of interest to a great many of us on this group....raydo@traveller.com From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: peterg4@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS Date: 6 Nov 1995 02:34:38 GMT Organization: Toys for Special Children Lines: 33 Message-ID: <47js7u$1ikg@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> <8B434F1.0792004057.uuout@iotp.com> Reply-To: peterg4@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip5-150.fl.us.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.03 In <8B434F1.0792004057.uuout@iotp.com>, bill.funk@iotp.com (BILL FUNK) writes: > >On 30 Oct 95 03:45pm, CURTIS WHEELER wrote to ALL: > ... > CW> However - what is protected by the ECPA is programming information > CW> for the trunked system. The proprietary hardware, software and > CW> protocols, as well as the agencies fleet, sublfeet unit IDs are > CW> not things that are made avaialble to the general public. This > CW> information is protected. In other words, a police department > CW> can claim protection under the ECPA if they find John Q Citizen > CW> with a trunked radio that he has managed to have programmed with > CW> the department's personality. A manufacturer such as Motorola > CW> can pursue patent and copyright litigation against someone that > CW> creates their own software for decoding proprietary protocols and > CW> signalling. > > Sounds right to me. > >Bill Funk So, what about if I have a method of following a trunked conversation WITHOUT prior knowledge of the pattern of channel changing? It is actually quite obvious - if I mention it, lots of people will understand what I mean and that it will work (however, it does require equipment that not everyone has). If you do not need to use ANY proprietary information OF ANY SORT, is it still illegal to listen? ..Peter From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.campus.mci.net!usenet From: budde3@uky.campus.mci.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Uniden Sportcat Date: 31 Oct 1995 15:04:57 GMT Organization: MCI State Government and University Systems Lines: 15 Message-ID: <475dup$jc0@ns.campus.mci.net> References: <46s5jn$ov8@msunews.cl.msu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: s06-pm01.occ-uky.campus.mci.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) > freema22@pilot.msu.edu (Mike Freeman) writes: > Has anyone heard anything bad about the Uniden Sportcat? I am looking for > a decent hand-held scanner for offduty use. Does anyone have any better > suggestions for a model with similar features/price? Thanks for your help. > > -Mike Freeman > > >>>> I own a Sportcat and have no complaints other than the lack of being able to specify a band width to scan. The scanning ranges are programmed in. I use mine at Nascar races alot during the year and it survives more than it's share of bumping and banging. I'll definitely buy another if and when this one give's out. Ken McFelea, Jr. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!infoshare!passport.ca!grumpy.insinc.net!atlas.odyssee.net!news From: hex@odyssee.net (Marc Hex) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Unlocking the ICOM R7100 for Cellular Scanning (800-900mhz) Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 04:22:19 GMT Organization: Hex Phorce 1 Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47epmk$ojo@atlas.odyssee.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pool13_9.odyssee.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.113 Anyone knows how to unlock an ICOM r-7100 for 800-900 mhz coverage? Please reply via e-mail, thanks. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: NJFM83A@prodigy.com (Gary Belt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Unlocking the ICOM R7100 for Cellular Scanning (800-900mhz) Date: 5 Nov 1995 16:30:04 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47ioqc$voi@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> References: <47epmk$ojo@atlas.odyssee.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap6.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 In the Grove catalogue, they advertise they can mod the 7100 to unlock the 800-900Mhz for $40.00 plus shipping. Maybe IF they're nice, they would fax/E-mail you the mod (???) From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: railbaron4@aol.com (RailBaron4) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: US Customs "A4" Channel Date: 5 Nov 1995 10:39:08 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47ilqs$881@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: railbaron4@aol.com (RailBaron4) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anybody know US Customs "A4" channels frequency? From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!relay-4.mail.demon.net From: Michael J Wooding Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: VHF Communications Magazine Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 19:31:32 GMT Organization: None Lines: 26 Message-ID: <232369370wnr@g6iqm.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: vhf-comm@g6iqm.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: relay-4.mail.demon.net X-Broken-Date: Saturday, Nov 04, 1995 19.31.32 X-Newsreader: Newswin Alpha 0.7 Hi there, Yes I am afraid its me again - but initiating my own thread!!! I now I cannot compete with HRT - heaven forbid! - but for all those who might be interested we have arrived on the Web! Our Web pages can be found at: http://www.taynet.co.uk/~gdx/ag/vhfcomm.htm Initially our pages are quite simple, in order to guage response etc. So, please let me have your comments (not too unkind please!) and suggestions and I will see what can be done. Even better - how about subscribing!!!!!! 73 ... Mike -- Michael J Wooding vhf-comm@g6iqm.demon.co.uk CompuServe: 100441,377 Tel: (0)1788 890365 Fax: (0)1788 891883 KM Publications, 5 Ware Orchard, Barby, Nr.Rugby, CV23 8UF, UK VHF Communications Magazine - Especially Covering VHF, UHF and Microwaves From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rs2006@aol.com (RS2006) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: W.T.B. Uniden 890 or 760 Date: 4 Nov 1995 12:32:48 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47g840$l1a@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: rs2006@aol.com (RS2006) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Wanted either Uniden 890 or 760, modified or modifiable. New condition only. RS2006@aol.com From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!user From: drhuman@onramp.net (Bill Hammon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Where do I get HB232 Date: Sun, 05 Nov 1995 19:59:18 -0600 Organization: Dr Human, Inc Lines: 15 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <93.5253.7592.0NFBB746@woodybbs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: central20.onramp.net In article <93.5253.7592.0NFBB746@woodybbs.com>, clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) wrote: >Briefly, the CE-232 Scanner/Computer Interface is a 2-way interface >designed for the Realistic PRO-2004, PRO-2005, & PRO-2006 scanner >series. It is specified for an IBM PC/compatible running MS-DOS >v3.1 or higher, with 512-k of RAM, min. I'm interested in a computer interface. However, it must run on a Macintosh. Anyone know of any interface/program that will work for me? Bill Hammon drhuman@onramp.net http//rampages.onramp.net/~drhuman From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rhyolite95@aol.com (Rhyolite95) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Why am I hearing tone bursts on 418.xxx? Date: 5 Nov 1995 17:34:45 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47je65$fcf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <46hvcp$sol@boris.eden.com> Reply-To: rhyolite95@aol.com (Rhyolite95) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com They are talking about OTAR not ACARS. OTAR is a means of sending a new encryption key over the air to the agents in the field. Hence: Over The Air Rekeying. Previously every agent had to return to a central point to have their DES encryption key loaded into each radio. OTAR eliminates this hassle so the agency can change the key more often. From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newsflash.concordia.ca!nstn.ns.ca!news From: nstn2539@fox.nstn.ca (Mike Oxner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: WHY SCAN?? Date: Sun, 05 Nov 1995 01:01:54 GMT Organization: Nova Scotia Technology Network Lines: 23 Message-ID: <47h0hh$s39@Owl.nstn.ca> References: <46p44a$erj@soap.news.pipex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: moncton-ts-07.nstn.ca X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99a.107 laska@netcom.com (Andrew Laska) wrote: >: Is it DEFINATELY worth it??? and is a hand held better than a errr >: stationary one??? > >: purleazzz answer. > >: Andrea I got into scanning as a result of a particular hobby. I am a dedicated aviation fan. I take pictures of aircraft from the most exciting to the most boring. I like to watch them do anything, or admire them doing nothing. I got into scanning so I could hear ATC talking to the aircraft so I would know what they are doing and when. When I got my first scanner, I learned about other frequencies to listen to. It's a great thing to listen to when you are just wasting time to start with. You never know what you'll hear. -Mike nstn2539@fox.nstn.ca From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: Jerry Rolape Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: WTB: scanner with 137 M Hz coverage Date: 5 Nov 1995 20:17:29 GMT Organization: Capital PC User Group Lines: 20 Message-ID: <47j64p$hmk@news3.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cpcug.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) I am looking for a inexpensive (cheap :)>.) scanner. I am going to modify front end so needs to be a desktop rather than a portable. Want to run off 12 vdc as will be used in the field. The scanner will be used for receiving NOAA satellite images on 137.5 M Hz and has to have a bandwidth of at least 40 K Hz, so will not be any good for normal scanner usage once modified. Something like a Uniden Bearcat 142 XL. Anyone hve such a animal laying arounf they would likw to part with at a reasonable price. If so please send e-mail to rolape@cpcug.org or call 202-331-8816 after 4:00 pm EST. TIA Have a nice day... Jerry R +----------------------------------+ | Jerry from the Nation's Capital | | rolape@cpcug.org | | DC Wine and Arts | | http://cpcug.org/user/rolape | +----------------------------------+ From Unknown Mon Nov 06 21:12:46 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!pendragon.jsc.nasa.gov!ames!news.hawaii.edu!rhilberg From: rhilberg@Hawaii.Edu (Robert T Hilberg) Subject: WTT: Scanner / Receiver for Tandy M102 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: uhunix2.its.hawaii.edu Message-ID: Sender: news@news.hawaii.edu Organization: University of Hawaii X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 20:22:12 GMT Lines: 16 OK, so nobody wants my damn camcorder; how about my classic Tandy M102 original portable computer. 32k, 8x40 display, hard cover, manuals, all original cables, telephone connector, serial, etc. Excellent condition: would not sell for less than $200 (again my value). If you aren't familiar with this great little machine, it has built-in 300 baud modem, full-size keyboard, 20 hours on 4 AA batteries, total collectors item (still in use by many journalists). Somebody has got to have a "second" radio that would suffice to trade! Thanks. -- "How many black men were wrongly CONVICTED in our judicial system?" - Hilberg "DNA, Schmee-N-A" - O.J. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jgerblick@aol.com (JGERBLICK) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: $$$ 25.00 FOR A FREQUENCY Date: 6 Nov 1995 19:47:32 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47mab4$9in@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <47jom6$ik9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jgerblick@aol.com (JGERBLICK) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com 25.00 IT IS.. SORRY BOut THAT From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.wwwi.com!news.asu.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!news.Cerritos.edu!vax.cerritos.edu!rosar001 From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: $$$ 25.00 FOR A FREQUENCY Date: 9 Nov 95 13:55:27 PST Organization: Cerritos College, Norwalk CA Lines: 10 Distribution: world Message-ID: <1995Nov9.135527.1@vax.cerritos.edu> References: <47jom6$ik9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <47mab4$9in@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <47s49k$1tle@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: black.cerritos.edu Sounds interesting to do.. Hey, does this unit really do? In article <47s49k$1tle@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com>, NCZN58B@prodigy.com (James Dean) writes: > Take another 75.00, put it with your 25.00, go to Radio Shack, buy a > frequency counter take it to school, see what pops up, especially if > they have any kind of base there. After you're done, repackage counter, > return to RS and tell them it just wasn't sensitive enough > From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!usenet From: ncschult@cliff.acs.oakland.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: (no subject) Date: 9 Nov 1995 07:26:04 GMT Organization: Moistnfluffy Access Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <47saed$gmc@news2.acs.oakland.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-pm01-dy-12.opr.oakland.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) --------------------------------------------------------------- N. Schultheiss Detroit, Michigan, USA ncschult@oakland.edu Check out my Great Lakes shipping web page: http://www.acs.oakland.edu/~ncschult/boatnerd.html --------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!dziuxsolim.rutgers.edu!igor.rutgers.edu!newsserver.jvnc.net!stevens-tech.edu!s97072.u97.stevens-tech.edu!apu From: apu@menger.eecs.stevens-tech.edu (Apu) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: A good mobile antenna for a handheld scanner [Q] Date: 7 Nov 1995 06:16:22 GMT Organization: I'm a member of many, but represent none! Lines: 46 Message-ID: <47mtjm$ous@apocalypse.dmi.stevens-tech.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: s97072.u97.stevens-tech.edu Summary: What's a good mobile antenna for a handheld scanner? Keywords: mobile handheld scanner antenna X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I'm looking for a good mobile antenna for use with my PRO-43 handheld scanner. I looked through Grove's latest catalog and see two potential offerings: the No-Tenna(tm) and the Hidden Antenna. If you know nothing about them, some background: The first is 8 feet long using "your entire car body as a giant antenna." (Sounds like those AC-wiring TV antennas, huh?) Anyway, the No-Tenna claims (or Grove claims, actually) it is for 1-1000 MHz use. For $19.95 + $5 s/h, you get the antenna, plus RCA, BNC and 1/8" connectors. On the other hand, Grove makes no claims about the useful range of the Hidden. All they say is it comes with 20 feet of coax and a F-male connector with adapters for PL-259, Motorola and BNC. Cost: $19.95 + $6.75 s/h. If you know something about them, or (mobile) antennas in general, my ???: So what should I be looking for (or looking out for)? Anything else I should be considering? (I'm not really interested in a visible antenna given what I drive through and around.--And, yes, a good mobile scanner would be nice, but it's not in the budget right now.) FYI: Currently I use the stock duck and car-battery power. This is in a 1996 Saturn sedan. Important frequencies: 3x MHz and 47x MHz -- absolutely critical 15x MHz -- important, just slightly less so than the above 800 MHz -- used frequently, but an order of magnitude less important than the above (for now)...wouldn't want a significant decrease in performance though. P.S.: I searched the dejanews archives first, and couldn't find anything really useful in this regards. Did find some basic antenna stuff, and some posts about the AM/FM/scanner couplers, though. So, whomever answers this can go down in the archives to be revered for electrons to come-- a good reason to post a followup, don't you think? Apu, EMT-D (NJ) and Scanner enthusiast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apu............................................apu@menger.eecs.stevens-tech.edu WARNING: I DISCRIMINATE E-mail is dealt with immediately; Snail mail, if I have nothing to do (never) or I'm bored (sometimes) From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!news.interlog.com!io.org!nobody From: kilfile@io.org (Killfile) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A good mobile antenna for a handheld scanner [Q] Date: 10 Nov 1995 10:29:32 -0500 Organization: Internex Online (Data: 363-3783/Telnet: io.org) Lines: 17 Message-ID: <47vr4s$bmg@ionews.io.org> References: <47mtjm$ous@apocalypse.dmi.stevens-tech.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: twitch.io.org Keywords: mobile handheld scanner antenna I have a no-tenna and it does work somewhat, but I don't think you will find it very usefull. Though better than nothing it is quite a compromise over a half-decent outside-the-car mobile antenna. If you want to try it out you might as well make one yourself; it's just a piece of hookup wire, an alligator clip and a connector. The only reason I use it is so I can leave my car in my target's parking lot(with recorder and tape controller)and grab his comms without alerting the whole place to the presence of my scanner. If I couldn't get so close to the source of the signals(about 50 feet!) I don't think the no-tenna would suffice. If you don't have to hide, Radio Shack's 3-band magnet mount works great, especially on low band, considering it's price. I bought a new one to replace my first; the mount rotted and split right in half:( Lasted 3 years, tho. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!newsfeed.cit.cornell.edu!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!io.org!news.interlog.com!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. X-Client-Port: 4975 Message-ID: References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 7 Nov 95 00:57:42 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 51 Opie@here.com wrote: : Ok this may sound stupid (it did to me), but can the FCC trace : scanners. Say you are listening to an FBI freq. A friend of mine : said and aquaintance of his was listening to a fbi freq in his car and : the FCC followed him all around town till the cornered him. they : asked why he was listening to those freqs. he told them he was just : interested and they left him alone. <--- is this a load of crap or : what? : I'm new to scanning and just picked up my first book, radio shack's : "Police Call" any feedback would be appreciated. Is it possible to track/find/confirm that someone is monitoring a given frequency? Of course it is. Could the FBI tell if you were listening from across town? Nope. Could they from across the street? No problem. This story could be completely bogus - but it is indeed possible to do. Cases in point: The British Post office (which is in charge of radio-related matters in the UK) can tell if you are watching TV from their van out from of your house. If you haven't paid your yearly TV license, watch out! The OPP (ontario provincial police) use "radar detector-detectors" to nab people who are using radar detectors on Ontario highways. (the detectors are illegal in this province). It was demonstrated to IBM big-shots that computer monitors could be "read" from a van parked out front of one of their buildings. An IBM building in Toronto has a faraday cage built into it now as do most new ones no doubt. Whether the FBI really did corner this fella is debatable if you were not there yourself but I suspect they have access to equipment that would make this possible. If you want an explanation of how this works, let me know. Cheers! Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Stop for a drink at the Internet TeleCafe: telnet://telecafe.com:9000 : ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:18 1995 Message-ID: <526803300@366.chatlink.com> From: Fxx@sys366.chatlink.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!news.consultix.com!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.chatlink.com!netaccess Date: 07 Nov 1995 05:49:01 PST Subject: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Lines: 26 OP>NetMsg #: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> OP>From: Opie@here.com OP>To: ** ALL ** OP>Ok this may sound stupid (it did to me), but can the FCC trace OP>scanners. Say you are listening to an FBI freq. A friend of mine OP>said and aquaintance of his was listening to a fbi freq in his car and OP>the FCC followed him all around town till the cornered him. they OP>asked why he was listening to those freqs. he told them he was just OP>interested and they left him alone. <--- is this a load of crap or OP>what? OP>I'm new to scanning and just picked up my first book, radio shack's OP>"Police Call" any feedback would be appreciated. OP>-*- Sent by NetACCESS: Easy-to-Use Internet E-mail & Usenet Newsgroups! Sounds like your friend has to get a real life,too much TV bs. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!swiss.ans.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!news.uregina.ca!usenet From: tkeyowski@dlcwest.com (Terry Keyowski) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: 8 Nov 1995 00:38:28 GMT Organization: University of Regina Lines: 11 Message-ID: <47ou64$5uh@sue.cc.uregina.ca> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: node4.dlcwest.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article , tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) says: > >The British Post office (which is in charge of radio-related matters in >the UK) can tell if you are watching TV from their van out from of your >house. If you haven't paid your yearly TV license, watch out! Cable TV companies here also use it to count the number of TV's on a cable drop to see if anyone taps-off more TV's than permitted. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: Opie@here.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: Wed, 08 Nov 1995 04:41:22 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 19 Message-ID: <47pc5e$nhf@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47ou64$5uh@sue.cc.uregina.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ftc-co1-17.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Nov 07 8:37:02 PM PST 1995 tkeyowski@dlcwest.com (Terry Keyowski) wrote: >In article , tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) says: >> >>The British Post office (which is in charge of radio-related matters in >>the UK) can tell if you are watching TV from their van out from of your >>house. If you haven't paid your yearly TV license, watch out! >Cable TV companies here also use it to count the number of TV's on a cable drop to see if anyone taps-off >more TV's than permitted. From what I understand the laws have changed on how many tv's you can connect to your cable. Our local company used to charge extra for each tv connected. Now they have no say whatsoever on how many tv's are hooked up and cannot charge more than a basic rate + prem channels. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!news.consultix.com!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!cobia.gulf.net!ppp39 From: breeze@gulf.net (MHM) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: 8 Nov 1995 05:30:18 GMT Organization: The Gulf Coast Internet Company Lines: 11 Message-ID: <47pf9a$dff@cobia.gulf.net> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47lehg$9lq@globalnews.globalvision.net> <47pe82$dff@cobia.gulf.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp39.gulf.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 In article <47pe82$dff@cobia.gulf.net>, breeze@gulf.net (MHM) wrote: >In article <47lehg$9lq@globalnews.globalvision.net>, > Scott Blaha wrote: >... offense Please pardon my shpellingg. :-) breeze@gulf.net | Poor planning on your part | does not constitute a crisis | on my part... From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.lahabra.chevron.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: Wed, 08 Nov 1995 11:07:57 -0800 Organization: Chevron, La Habra, CA Lines: 27 Message-ID: <30A1000D.28A4@ccnet.com> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47ou64$5uh@sue.cc.uregina.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: cgwh.sr.chevron.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b1 (Windows; I; 16bit) Terry Keyowski wrote: > > In article , tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) says: > > > > >The British Post office (which is in charge of radio-related matters in > >the UK) can tell if you are watching TV from their van out from of your > >house. If you haven't paid your yearly TV license, watch out! > > Cable TV companies here also use it to count the number of TV's on a cable drop to see if anyone taps-off > more TV's than permitted. The CATV operators can also tell what you are watching. They use the information to help detect non-subscribers pirating service or even paying subscribers that are getting programming they have not paid for. I haven't heard of this being done lately. But I had a neighbor that stole cable service (just went out to box in his driveway and hooked it up). Several months later it was disconnected. A letter was left on his door that from the carrier that he was discovered through an electronic "audit" of the neighborhood. Later I was told by a cable company employee that they had hired a contractor to "sweep" the city for illegal connections. -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!stallion.jsums.edu!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.eng.convex.com!camelot.dsccc.com!sun001.spd.dsccc.com!spd!jmccarty From: jmccarty@spd.dsccc.com (Mike McCarty) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: 9 Nov 1995 00:28:41 GMT Organization: DSC Communications Corporation, Plano, Texas USA Lines: 23 Message-ID: <47rhvp$rri@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47l3si$dti@falcon.varian.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: aplo139.spd.dsccc.com In article <47l3si$dti@falcon.varian.com>, Peter Bealo wrote: )No, they cannot "trace" scanners. At least not easily. I guess in theory They certainly can "trace" scanners, if by "trace" you mean detect that one is in operation nearby, determine what frequencies it is scanning, and determine its physical location and follow it if it is moving. If you mean determine what make/model and where purchased, then I agree that it cannot. )a given scanner type may radiate a slightly different signal (called )"Birdies", and every receiver has them) depending on what frequency was )tuned...but I wouldn't count on the FCC being able to deal with )that...now the NSA on the other hand.... Mike ---- char *p="char *p=%c%s%c;main(){printf(p,34,p,34);}";main(){printf(p,34,p,34);} I don't speak for DSC. <- They make me say that. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:24 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!mdisea!mothost!schbbs!news From: "Victor J. Mala" Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Organization: MOTOROLA Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 21:48:43 GMT Message-ID: <1995Nov8.214843.12530@schbbs.mot.com> X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 4.1.4 sun4m) Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Url: news:526803300@366.chatlink.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit References: <526803300@366.chatlink.com> Sender: news@schbbs.mot.com (SCHBBS News Account) Nntp-Posting-Host: 144.188.19.130 Lines: 22 Actually, this is theoretically possible with sensitive enough equipment. When a radio is tuned to a particular frequency, it will tend to oscillate at that frequency. It will also emit some degree of EMI or radiation that is tuned to that frequency. This is exactly the reason you are not allowed to operate radios on airplanes. Thus, it is possible to tell what frequency a receive only radio is tuned to. An example of this is in Britain one must pay to have a TV set in their home. The authorities actually drive around in trucks with equipment measuring radiation from homes and nailing people who haven't paid! On the other hand, the feds aren't just going to pick you out of the blue to monitor what freqs you are listening to. They would have to have some reason to single you out (this is not because of regulations but simply because there are too many people in the country!), so you are relatively safe from this type of detection. Besides, this type of equipment costs money and is probably not standard issue. Regards, Veech From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:25 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!mdisea!mothost!schbbs!news From: "Victor J. Mala" Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Organization: MOTOROLA Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 21:48:47 GMT Message-ID: <1995Nov8.214847.12574@schbbs.mot.com> X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 4.1.4 sun4m) Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Url: news:526803300@366.chatlink.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit References: <526803300@366.chatlink.com> Sender: news@schbbs.mot.com (SCHBBS News Account) Nntp-Posting-Host: 144.188.19.130 Lines: 22 Actually, this is theoretically possible with sensitive enough equipment. When a radio is tuned to a particular frequency, it will tend to oscillate at that frequency. It will also emit some degree of EMI or radiation that is tuned to that frequency. This is exactly the reason you are not allowed to operate radios on airplanes. Thus, it is possible to tell what frequency a receive only radio is tuned to. An example of this is in Britain one must pay to have a TV set in their home. The authorities actually drive around in trucks with equipment measuring radiation from homes and nailing people who haven't paid! On the other hand, the feds aren't just going to pick you out of the blue to monitor what freqs you are listening to. They would have to have some reason to single you out (this is not because of regulations but simply because there are too many people in the country!), so you are relatively safe from this type of detection. Besides, this type of equipment costs money and is probably not standard issue. Regards, Veech From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!stallion.jsums.edu!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.eng.convex.com!camelot.dsccc.com!sun001.spd.dsccc.com!spd!jmccarty From: jmccarty@spd.dsccc.com (Mike McCarty) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: 9 Nov 1995 00:26:51 GMT Organization: DSC Communications Corporation, Plano, Texas USA Lines: 23 Message-ID: <47rhsb$rra@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: aplo139.spd.dsccc.com In article <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com>, wrote: )Ok this may sound stupid (it did to me), but can the FCC trace )scanners. Say you are listening to an FBI freq. A friend of mine )said and aquaintance of his was listening to a fbi freq in his car and )the FCC followed him all around town till the cornered him. they )asked why he was listening to those freqs. he told them he was just )interested and they left him alone. <--- is this a load of crap or )what? ) )I'm new to scanning and just picked up my first book, radio shack's )"Police Call" any feedback would be appreciated. I have no idea whether what your friend described actually happened, but it is certainly the case that a scanner can be detected, and the detector know what frequencies are being scanned. Mike ---- char *p="char *p=%c%s%c;main(){printf(p,34,p,34);}";main(){printf(p,34,p,34);} I don't speak for DSC. <- They make me say that. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.erinet.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!eos.eos.net!dialup06.eos.net!user From: edarnold@eos.net (Ed Arnold) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 19:41:25 -0400 Organization: Exodus Lines: 46 Message-ID: References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup06.eos.net In article <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com>, Opie@here.com wrote: > Ok this may sound stupid (it did to me), but can the FCC trace > scanners. Say you are listening to an FBI freq. A friend of mine > said and aquaintance of his was listening to a fbi freq in his car and > the FCC followed him all around town till the cornered him. they > asked why he was listening to those freqs. he told them he was just > interested and they left him alone. <--- is this a load of crap or > what? > > I'm new to scanning and just picked up my first book, radio shack's > "Police Call" any feedback would be appreciated. I'm with breeze@gulf.net on this one. The response from Andy Moss indicates that people can detect when an electronic item of a particular type is in use. That's easy... we have radar detector detectors here the US too. And the cable guys put a beat frequency on the line to trace if your set is able to receive it... etc. That stuff is easy to do. But Andy goes too far to alarm you. The hard part is being able to detect, from a distance of over a few inches, much less yards, precisely what frequency you're tuned to on a scanner radio. That requires two things, a knowledge of the exact IF offset in your scanner (usually 10.7 or 10.8 MHz and 455 KHz for dual-conversion units) and the ability to detect a specific, extremely low-power intermediate frequency being output from a little-bitty transisitor in your scanner unit. Say the scanner is tuned to 150 MHz and the IF offset is 10.8 MHz. This would mean that someone would have to be able to detect a very faint carrier at 160.8 MHz. If you were scanning, this frequency would be hit upon irregularly for about 1/50th of a second unless there was an lock-in at 150 MHz. The FCC requires that the output of the IF and the harmonics be SO LOW that they cannot interfere with other devices in certain ways at certain distances. The odds of someone more than a few inches away detecting your scanning frequencies while you are actively scanning channels would be astronomical! Besides, why would the FCC care what you were listening to? They haven't got enough budget to investigate the real problems. Ed Arnold edarnold@eos.net and other selected sites along the highway. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:29 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!catseye.bluemarble.net!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!az342 From: az342@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Robert E. Edmunds) Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Message-ID: Sender: az342@freenet3.carleton.ca (Robert E. Edmunds) Reply-To: az342@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Robert E. Edmunds) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47ou64$5uh@sue.cc.uregina.ca> <47pc5e$nhf@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> Date: Thu, 9 Nov 1995 02:46:15 GMT Lines: 24 (Opie@here.com) writes: > tkeyowski@dlcwest.com (Terry Keyowski) wrote: > >>In article , tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) says: >>> > >>>The British Post office (which is in charge of radio-related matters in >>>the UK) can tell if you are watching TV from their van out from of your >>>house. If you haven't paid your yearly TV license, watch out! > >>Cable TV companies here also use it to count the number of TV's on a cable drop to see if anyone taps-off >>more TV's than permitted. > > BTW..... Cable companies here don't use a van parked out front of your house on the street to see how many tv's you have hooked on cable. They test the amount of drain on the system coming from your house, by testing the actual cable. The more tv's you have, the bigger the drain. -- ***************************************************************************** "Huukd on foniks wourked fer me!!" -R. Edmunds (az342@Freenet.Carleton.Ca) ****************************************************************************** From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.bctel.net!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.lahabra.chevron.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 16:12:11 -0800 Organization: Chevron, La Habra, CA Lines: 19 Message-ID: <30A298DB.4A41@ccnet.com> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47l3si$dti@falcon.varian.com> <47rhvp$rri@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cgwh.sr.chevron.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b1 (Windows; I; 16bit) scanman@aramco.com wrote: > > Sure the guvment could detect scanners if they really wanted to. Hav'nt > any of your guys ever heard of "TEMPEST" (an acronym for Transient > Electromagnetic Pulse Emanation Standard). This is a US government > standard basically dealing with the EP emmissions from computers, i.e. > you can't work with a classified document on a "standard" PC because > someone could sit outside your office in a van and decode the EP > transmissions the "Non-Tempest rated" computer gives off and read the > document. [snip] Doesn't even need to be a computer... Electric typewriters give of a unique EP signature for each key. We had to have special rooms for typewriters used to create top secret documents. -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.oz.net!news From: markj@got.net (Mr.News) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 10:31:44 GMT Organization: News Intelligence Systems Lines: 27 Message-ID: <47vb8a$rve@emerald.oz.net> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47ou64$5uh@sue.cc.uregina.ca> <30A1000D.28A4@ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: markj.got.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Curtis Wheeler wrote: >Terry Keyowski wrote: >> >> In article , tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) says: >> > >> >> >The British Post office (which is in charge of radio-related matters in >> >the UK) can tell if you are watching TV from their van out from of your >> >house. If you haven't paid your yearly TV license, watch out! >> >> Cable TV companies here also use it to count the number of TV's on a cable drop to see if anyone taps-off >> more TV's than permitted. >The CATV operators can also tell what you are watching. They use >the information to help detect non-subscribers pirating service >or even paying subscribers that are getting programming they have >not paid for. Some cable systems have found a fun new way to get folks to pay the overdue bill or sign-up when moving to a new home. They just program C-SPAN on all the channels!!! (from Broadcasting & Cable magazine) Mr.News From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:33 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!NewsWatcher!user From: hbaker@netcom.com (Henry Baker) Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Message-ID: Sender: hbaker@netcom23.netcom.com Organization: nil organization References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47l3si$dti@falcon.varian.com> <47rhvp$rri@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> <30A298DB.4A41@ccnet.com> Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 06:11:46 GMT Lines: 27 In article <30A298DB.4A41@ccnet.com>, Curtis Wheeler wrote: > scanman@aramco.com wrote: > > > > Sure the guvment could detect scanners if they really wanted to. Hav'nt > > any of your guys ever heard of "TEMPEST" (an acronym for Transient > > Electromagnetic Pulse Emanation Standard). This is a US government > > standard basically dealing with the EP emmissions from computers, i.e. > > you can't work with a classified document on a "standard" PC because > > someone could sit outside your office in a van and decode the EP > > transmissions the "Non-Tempest rated" computer gives off and read the > > document. > [snip] > > Doesn't even need to be a computer... Electric typewriters give > of a unique EP signature for each key. We had to have special > rooms for typewriters used to create top secret documents. The old mechanical teletypes gave off lots of RF noise. I think the British snooped on lots of consular TTY traffic in the 40's & 50's until people finally got wise. Read the "Puzzle Palace" for lots more info. -- www/ftp directory: ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/hb/hbaker/home.html From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Date: 11 Nov 1995 06:31:03 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications Lines: 16 Message-ID: <481fv7$sl2@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <47ou64$5uh@sue.cc.uregina.ca> <30A1000D.28A4@ccnet.com> <47vb8a$rve@emerald.oz.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: h98-143.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: markj@got.net markj@got.net (Mr.News) wrote: >Some cable systems have found a fun new way to get folks to pay the >overdue bill or sign-up when moving to a new home. > >They just program C-SPAN on all the channels!!! >(from Broadcasting & Cable magazine) I really think the punishment should fit the crime... C-SPAN on all channels just because you didn't pay your bill??.. That's too inhumane! -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!dsinc!news.ee.vill.edu!shrsys.hslc.org!alanoue From: alanoue@shrsys.hslc.org Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: A scanner makes it to primetime Date: 10 NOV 95 21:58:21 GMT Organization: MIT PLASMA FUSION CENTER Lines: 8 Message-ID: <10NOV95.21582153@shrsys.hslc.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: shrsys.hslc.org Did anyone happen to catch the latest Seinfeld episode? Kramer shows Jerry his scanner (that almost sounds obscene) anyway, Jerry had just been on his cordless and I thought Kramer was going to say he heard everything! But I guess they could'nt really do *that*. Bet it sell a ton of scanners overnight though, with people thinking "you mean I can listen in on my neighbors phone- calls"?!? Apologies for the non-technical post. Phil From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!catseye.bluemarble.net!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!usenet From: mike Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: ACARS Decoding on PC Date: 9 Nov 1995 03:33:54 GMT Organization: Nightmare Inc Lines: 8 Message-ID: <47rsr2$jvf@harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: mts01-modem05.cc.monash.edu.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Hello... Does anyone out there have a plan/instructions on how to build your own ACARS decoder? Mike From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!torn!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!infoshare!passport.ca!grumpy.insinc.net!atlas.odyssee.net!news From: hoffman@odyssee.net (Eric Hoffman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Again... Do ya know how to unlock PRO-24? Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 23:28:24 GMT Organization: Odyssee Internet Lines: 4 Message-ID: <480n83$s0a@atlas.odyssee.net> Reply-To: hoffman@odyssee.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pool7_2.odyssee.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 if so, e-mail me... hoffman@odyssee.net From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!bcm.tmc.edu!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: - (Lee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Antenna advice wanted. Date: Wed, 08 Nov 1995 05:44:07 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 13 Message-ID: <47pg3k$1gi@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-san3-05.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Nov 07 9:44:20 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 I'm in the market for a new scanner antenna. I'm deciding between the Pro Wideband Discone or the Scantenna. Both are from Grove. I'm 25 miles from downtown San Antonio, TX. Most of my scanning is of Military, PD, Fed., and other unmentionables. I have a PRO2004 and PRO2006. How do these compare? How about other models? O. Pruitt op@ix.netcom.com San Antonio (via Helotes), TX USA From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.uiowa.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!csn!nntp-xfer-2.csn.net!boulder!rintintin.Colorado.EDU!keivom From: keivom@rintintin.Colorado.EDU (James Keivom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Anyone heard of Rat Shack LITHIUM ni-cads? Date: 6 Nov 1995 22:30:56 GMT Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder Lines: 9 Message-ID: <47m2b0$q2u@peabody.colorado.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rintintin.colorado.edu Pls. tell me if you have seen them. someone told me they exist. do you need a special charger? how much better r they than the hi-cap recharagables? -- "Never have I found the limits of the photographic potential. Every horizon, upon being reached, reveals another beckoning in the distance. Always, I am on the threshold." - W. Eugene Smith From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.emf.net!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!panix!not-for-mail From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Anyone heard of Rat Shack LITHIUM ni-cads? Date: 7 Nov 1995 08:21:48 -0500 Organization: panix Lines: 23 Message-ID: <47nmhc$dhc@panix3.panix.com> References: <47m2b0$q2u@peabody.colorado.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix3.panix.com In article <47m2b0$q2u@peabody.colorado.edu>, James Keivom wrote: >Pls. tell me if you have seen them. someone told me they exist. > >do you need a special charger? how much better r they than the hi-cap >recharagables? Radio Shack sells the Eveready/Fuji Li/Fe "Alkaline Energizers" which are AA sized **NON** rechargeable primary cells. They do not sell rechargeable Lithium Ion cells. Due to the safety requirements for controlled charge and discharge, it's unlikely you'll ever see a standalone, drop-in consumer product. They have to be designed into a device to be used safely. Follow the discussions on sci.chem.elecrochem.battery if you're interested in reading more about this. -- Mike Schuster | schuster@panix.com | 70346.1745@CompuServe.COM ------------------- | schuster@shell.portal.com | GEnie: MSCHUSTER From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!bunyip.cc.uq.oz.au!news From: b w edginton Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Anyone heard of Rat Shack LITHIUM ni-cads? Date: 8 Nov 1995 10:25:06 GMT Organization: University of Queensland Lines: 21 Message-ID: <47q0i2$b3b@dingo.cc.uq.oz.au> References: <47m2b0$q2u@peabody.colorado.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup12.om.com.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) mwhite@mitre.org (Michael White) wrote: >James Keivom wrote: > >> Pls. tell me if you have seen [LITHIUM ni-cads]. someone told me they exist. > >There is no such thing. NiCads are Nickle-Cadmium rechargable cells. >Lithium cells are high capacity, non-rechargable batteries. Lithium >batteries are available everywhere; they have 2 to 3 times the capacity of >ordinary alkaline cells in many applications, but are more expensive, and >are not rechargable. > >-- >mwhite@mitre.org > >My opinions are my own, not my employer's. Look for Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.....I am using AAs in my scanners. A little too early for feedback but they are labelled 1200 mah and ARE definitely rechargeable. BTW they cost heaps. Brian From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!jaring.my!genes!wired From: wired@genes.pl.my (Eugene Kang) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Anyone heard of Rat Shack LITHIUM ni-cads? Message-ID: <815842695.21177snx@genes.pl.my> References: <47ocus$i96@panix3.panix.com> Date: Wed, 08 Nov 95 14:58:15 GMT Organization: My_Organisation Lines: 20 In article <47ocus$i96@panix3.panix.com> schuster@panix.com writes: > >In article , >Michael White wrote: >>James Keivom wrote: >> >>> Pls. tell me if you have seen [LITHIUM ni-cads]. someone told me they> exist. >> >>There is no such thing. NiCads are Nickle-Cadmium rechargable cells. >>Lithium cells are high capacity, non-rechargable batteries. Lithium >>batteries are available everywhere; they have 2 to 3 times the capacity of >>ordinary alkaline cells in many applications, but are more expensive, and >>are not rechargable. > >The Lithium Ion packs made by Sony, Motorola, et al. are rechargeable. See >me previous response in this thread. I recall about 5 or 6 years ago, an article in Populr Science. Sanyo (I think) came up with rechargable lithium batteries. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: NCZN58B@prodigy.com (James Dean) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Anyone heard of Rat Shack LITHIUM ni-cads? Date: 9 Nov 1995 05:49:26 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 5 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47s4p6$1a9i@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <47m2b0$q2u@peabody.colorado.edu> <47qqlr$o4@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap5.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Saw an article the other day in Pop Sci or somesuch about a rechargeable lithium that is a direct nicad replacement for nicads, will try to find it and post a name as soon as I can. Just got out of the hospital (yecccchhh) today though, so it migh be friday before I can find it. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!darkstar.UCSC.EDU!cats.ucsc.edu!haynes From: haynes@cats.ucsc.edu (James H. Haynes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Anyone know about Weathercopy? Date: 10 Nov 1995 18:28:50 GMT Organization: University of California, Santa Cruz Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4805l2$e88@darkstar.UCSC.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: hobbes.ucsc.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12544 rec.radio.scanner:40547 The Weather Service radio stations are starting to broadcast packets of digital data as part of their broadcasts. I asked about this, and got pointed to a company, Dataradio, which sells the equipment to generate and receive the signals. They sell a receiver for $535, which is a bit higher than a Radio Shack WeatherCube :-) that outputs to a parallel printer port or to RS-232 serial. Sez on their brochure that the broadcast uses 5100 nominal baud, and VSK (VSK? what's that?) modulation. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!news.cc.swarthmore.edu!psuvax1!news.math.psu.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!sparky!kwiudl.kwi.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: Justin DeMier Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: AOR 1000XLT Date: 3 Nov 1995 03:11:16 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 3 Message-ID: <47c18k$o19@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-tul1-17.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Nov 02 7:11:16 PM PST 1995 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25127 rec.radio.scanner:40496 I would like to know if there is any software available for the PC (W95), that I can use with my AOR1000XLT. Please let me know. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!gwis.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR 8000 Help w/SCOUT Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 16:08:46 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 11 Distribution: usa Message-ID: References: <478aed$m27@hamlet.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <478aed$m27@hamlet.umd.edu>, sreider@hamlet.umd.edu (Susan) wrote: > I now have a 8k. Where did you get it, and how much did it cost? Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!clselis!rickh From: rickh@clselis.com (Rick Hendricks) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: AOR AR1000XLT for sale Message-ID: Date: Wed, 8 Nov 95 14:34:34 -0800 Reply-To: rmhendr@aol.com Organization: California Laboratory Services Lines: 10 I have an AOR AR1000XLT handheld scanner for sale. The unit is in mint condition and includes all of the original packaging and accessories. Also included are two soft cases (one is brand-new) and an aftermarket users manual with complete information on the scanners operation and features. Frequency range is .5 - 1300 MHz continuous including cellular. Asking $350.00 firm. Rick Hendricks rmhendr@aol.com or rickh@clselis.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!brutus.bright.net!news From: aexco@bright.net (Eric Adams) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR-2500 Info request Date: 7 Nov 1995 06:11:18 GMT Organization: AEX Electronics Lines: 17 Message-ID: <47mta6$gkd@brutus.bright.net> References: <464f47$n3b@dub-news-svc-2.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: defi1-cs-8.dial.bright.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 In article <464f47$n3b@dub-news-svc-2.compuserve.com>, <76212.2546@compuserve.com> says: > > >I have had this AR2500 for a few years now, and have had very little luck in finding any information on modifying it. Does anyone have any information on > >Also, I'm looking for some software that will work with this Windows pref. > >Thanks > >John S. >76212.2546@compuserve.com 1) Is that the scanner with some type of serial port OUTPUT that displays the freq or something ??? (what does the manual say...) 2) It IS a complete range scanner, is'nt it ?? Eric From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!news.consultix.com!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.iadfw.net!usenet From: rreeh@airmail.com () Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: AOR8000 Data Connector Date: Tue, 07 Nov 1995 03:49:47 GMT Organization: Internet America Lines: 11 Message-ID: <47maft$60s@news.iadfw.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dal17-1.ppp.iadfw.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 I've enjoyed using my AOR8000 however, the serial data connector on the unit seems to make an intermittent connection (at best). I suspect that the connector's contacts have started to recede due to regular use with the interface setup. Does anyone have a source for this board-level connector? My unit has been out of warranty for a few months now and I would like to try to replace the connector. Any help would be appreciated. Ronnie Reeh From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!newsfeed.cit.cornell.edu!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: philipk757@aol.com (PhilipK757) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR2700 Date: 7 Nov 1995 08:41:53 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47nnn1$j4i@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <47hgs8$m64@bigblue.oit.unc.edu> Reply-To: philipk757@aol.com (PhilipK757) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com In one work "Junk". From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news.nic.surfnet.nl!sun4nl!EU.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: nycscan@aol.com (NYCSCAN) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR8000 ToolKit 1.0.1 Now Available Date: 9 Nov 1995 04:49:13 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 12 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47siqp$99r@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader What is a AR8000 Toolkit? Is it some kind of scanner program? Thanks. _\\|//_ {`\0-0/'} ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ooO--(_)--Ooo~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Internet <^> NYCscan @aol.com ~ ARS: N2YGH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amateur Radio Packet <:> N2YGH @WA2NDV#NLI. NY.USA. NOAM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New York City Amateur Radio Emergency Service ~ Queens County ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tweety.sna.com!ttyB8.shasta.com!rimfire From: rimfire@shasta.com (Garry Hobart) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 00:33:03 Organization: STAR Network Services Lines: 31 Message-ID: References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ttyb8.shasta.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) writes: >From: prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) >Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. >Date: Sun, 5 Nov 1995 11:46:58 >In article <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> wallnerw@crash.cts.com (Bill Wallner) writes: >>From: wallnerw@crash.cts.com (Bill Wallner) >>Subject: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. >>Date: 5 Nov 1995 15:47:11 GMT >>I used to be able to monitor atomic clock time count broadcast on SW on 6M >>among others. That radio has given up the ghost and I was wondering: >>Is there anything available in any of the following ranges? >> 29-54, 137-174 or 406-512. >>I have RS Pro-35 handheld with the stubby antenna. >>TIA, >>Bill >Unless they have changed it, WWV (and all of its affiliate stations) used to >be located at 5, 10, 15, 20, amd 25Mhz only. Does this information date me >too badly, or is it still the same as it ever was? > >Steve Still there last time I checked. Garry From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!isc-newsserver.isc.rit.edu!grace!lps0330 From: SWEERS Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 23:35:28 -0500 Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology Lines: 27 Message-ID: References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: grace.isc.rit.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: lps0330@grace In-Reply-To: On Sun, 5 Nov 1995, Steve Kennedy wrote: > >I used to be able to monitor atomic clock time count broadcast on SW on 6M > >among others. That radio has given up the ghost and I was wondering: > > Unless they have changed it, WWV (and all of its affiliate stations) used to > be located at 5, 10, 15, 20, amd 25Mhz only. Does this information date me > too badly, or is it still the same as it ever was? Correction: the station is located Fort Collinc, CO. Also there is one in Hawaii. You can here the hawaii time 15 seconds before the colorado time. Hawaii uses a woman's voice. Colorado uses a Man's voice. Canada has a station that does the same thing, but they use 3333 kHz and 7335 kHz. the time is in English and French. Please Excuse my spelling, I am a grad student who has been studing too long. Linus Peter Sweers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It is not charity if you are not using your own money. Just because your mob calls itself a government, doesn't make it legitimate. Gun control means hitting your target. People who claim that money doesn't matter, are usually living on someone else's money. Society is a mental construct, formed by those people who are too insecure too handle the concept of people as individuals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!new-opi.trib.com!usenet From: Roll_o Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: 8 Nov 1995 00:40:18 GMT Organization: religon, like sex, should be practiced in the privacy of your own home. Lines: 2 Message-ID: <47ou9i$7jf@new-opi.trib.com> References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: anx3p17.trib.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: lps0330@osfmail.isc.rit.edu finally.....a tagline worthy of theft. Thank you! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsat!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.emf.net!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: NCZN58B@prodigy.com (James Dean) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: 9 Nov 1995 05:56:10 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47s55q$dai@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> <47ou9i$7jf@new-opi.trib.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap5.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Do you want to steal the whole tagline, or split it up? Also, if you're interested, 1-900-410-8463 also connects to Fort Collins time station, for ONLY $.50 per minute. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!isc-newsserver.isc.rit.edu!grace!lps0330 From: SWEERS Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: Thu, 9 Nov 1995 22:12:59 -0500 Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology Lines: 59 Message-ID: References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> <9511092344.AA11553@eos.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: grace.isc.rit.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: lps0330@grace In-Reply-To: <9511092344.AA11553@eos.net> On Thu, 9 Nov 1995, Ed Arnold wrote: > (A copy of this message has also been posted to the following newsgroups: > rec.radio.scanner) > > In article , SWEERS > wrote: > > > On Sun, 5 Nov 1995, Steve Kennedy wrote: > > > > > >I used to be able to monitor atomic clock time count broadcast on SW on 6M > > > >among others. That radio has given up the ghost and I was wondering: > > > > > > Unless they have changed it, WWV (and all of its affiliate stations) > used to > > > be located at 5, 10, 15, 20, amd 25Mhz only. Does this information date me > > > too badly, or is it still the same as it ever was? > > > > Correction: the station is located Fort Collinc, CO. Also there is one in > > Hawaii. You can here the hawaii time 15 seconds before the colorado time. > > Hawaii uses a woman's voice. Colorado uses a Man's voice. Canada has a > > station that does the same thing, but they use 3333 kHz and 7335 kHz. the > > time is in English and French. Please Excuse my spelling, I am a grad > > student who has been studing too long. > > > > > > Linus Peter Sweers > > > Okay, Linus, > > Why is Hawaii 15 seconds ahead of Fort Collins? Faster atoms in the heat > of the islands? Slower radio waves in the Pacific ocean? What's the scoop? > > I get CHU Canada at 7335 MHz much better than either of the others. But > I'm in Kentucky, too. > > Ed Arnold > > edarnold@eos.net and other selected sites along the bumpy road. > Oops I goofed, the voice is 15 seconds earlier, but the beep that signifies the top of he minute is the same. Sorry about that. As for the reception, It really depends on a lot of variables. When I was at Virginia Tech I picked both up clearly. A good antenna is one of these variables. Linus Peter Sweers Rochester Institute of Technology lps0330@osfmail.isc.rit.edu Master of Science, Graphic Arts Systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It is not charity if you are not using your own money. Just because your mob calls itself a government, does not make it legitimate. Gun control means hitting your target. People who claim that money doesn't matter, are usually living on someone else's money. Society is a mental construct, formed by those people who are too insecure too handle the concept of people as individuals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.erinet.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!eos.eos.net!dialup06.eos.net!user From: edarnold@eos.net (Ed Arnold) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 19:46:30 -0400 Organization: Exodus Lines: 35 Message-ID: References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup06.eos.net In article , SWEERS wrote: > On Sun, 5 Nov 1995, Steve Kennedy wrote: > > > >I used to be able to monitor atomic clock time count broadcast on SW on 6M > > >among others. That radio has given up the ghost and I was wondering: > > > > Unless they have changed it, WWV (and all of its affiliate stations) used to > > be located at 5, 10, 15, 20, amd 25Mhz only. Does this information date me > > too badly, or is it still the same as it ever was? > > Correction: the station is located Fort Collinc, CO. Also there is one in > Hawaii. You can here the hawaii time 15 seconds before the colorado time. > Hawaii uses a woman's voice. Colorado uses a Man's voice. Canada has a > station that does the same thing, but they use 3333 kHz and 7335 kHz. the > time is in English and French. Please Excuse my spelling, I am a grad > student who has been studing too long. > > > Linus Peter Sweers Okay, Linus, Why is Hawaii 15 seconds ahead of Fort Collins? Faster atoms in the heat of the islands? Slower radio waves in the Pacific ocean? What's the scoop? I get CHU Canada at 7335 MHz much better than either of the others. But I'm in Kentucky, too. Ed Arnold edarnold@eos.net and other selected sites along the bumpy road. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!catseye.bluemarble.net!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!simtel!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ios.com!news2.ios.com!usenet From: "Emanuel P. Reznic" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC 890XLT MODS????????? Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 02:46:56 -0500 Organization: Internet Online Services Lines: 7 Message-ID: <30A30370.6FF@chelsea.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-12.ts-4.nyc.idt.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b1N (Windows; I; 32bit) Im thinking about buying a Bearcat BC890XLT. Would someone please email some info about mods for cellular if available for this particular unit??? Don't want to spend a bundle of money then find out I can't get cellular!!! (Not that I would listen in - I'm a law abiding citizen - he he he) Thanx in advance!!!!! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: CJBX37A@prodigy.com (Gary Schmidt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC-3000XLT Power Up Modes Date: 10 Nov 1995 00:21:56 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 16 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47u5v4$1mdu@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <47hihe$fg0@bighorn.accessnv.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Cliff Gross wrote: > >Awhile ago someone posted undocumented power-up sequences for the BC- 3000 >which changed the light mode, delay time, ect for the scanner. If you >have it and could e-mail it, or repost it, I'd really appreciate it. Holding down the LHT key will keep the light on instead of the timed length. Holding down DLY changes the delay to 4 or 2 seconds. 2,9,DLY turns off delay for all freqs Holding ENTER will disable keyboard entry beeps. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!hamblin.math.byu.edu!bert.cs.byu.edu!bannerd From: DJB Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC3000XLT vs. PRO-26 Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 15:40:04 -0700 Organization: Brigham Young University Lines: 13 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bert.cs.byu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII I am thinking about getting a BC3000XLT. But I just got Grove's new catalog today and saw the PRO-26 for $50 cheaper. Both are made by Uniden right? Looks like the '26 is missing a few freqs besides the cell band, but nothing really too important. Scans 50 ch/sec wheras the 3000 scans at 100 ch/sec. The PRO-26 has half as many channels, although I probably wouldn't fill up 400 channels anyway. I was counting on the BearCat's 1005-1030 for cellular. Does anyone know if the PRO-26 receives images there as well? How about performance? Is the 26 as bulletproof as the 3000? Any info appreciated... -Dave -bannerd@cs.byu.edu From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:11:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.usa.net!commctr!mike.coletta From: Mike.Coletta@commctr.com (Mike Coletta) Date: 10 Nov 95 15:09:50 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC3000XLT vs. PRO-26 Message-ID: <6d5_9511101541@commctr.com> References: X-FTN-To: bannerd@bert.cs.byu.edu Organization: The Comm Center BBS, Colorado Springs, CO, USA Lines: 9 I've got both scanners. If you have ever owned the BC100XLT or BC200XLT then you'll enjoy the BC3000XLT. Much easier to program than the Pro-26 and the Bearcat does receive the images better than the Pro. I enjoy both of them but the BC3000XLT is my most favorite. The Pro does have a few better features but not enough to sway me. The BC is built a little tougher too. Happy Scanning !!! -- From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsat!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ios.com!news2.ios.com!usenet From: "Emanuel P. Reznic" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Bearcat 70XLT power/charge problems Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 01:48:55 -0500 Organization: Internet Online Services Lines: 4 Message-ID: <30A1A457.2D5E@chelsea.ios.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-20.ts-1.nyc.idt.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b1N (Windows; I; 32bit) Most of the time, the problem is the rechargeable battery pack. I'd try to get a new pack.. I believe it is 4.8 Volts. Good Luck!!! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.starlink.com!usenet From: Bill Funk Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Best Desktop Scanner Date: 7 Nov 1995 23:11:48 GMT Organization: Star Link Internet Services Lines: 23 Message-ID: <47op3k$9vt@pegasus.starlink.com> References: <47oedm$6no@hp5.online.apple.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-7.starlink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) reid.g@eworld.com (REID.G) wrote: >Hello to all- > >My company has authorized me to spend about a thousand dollars on scanner >gear for our Emergency Operations Center. > >While I have some older scanners (BC760XLT, Pro-2006 and my newest toy >AOR8000) I'm out of touch with what is the lastest and greatest gear since >my daughter was born. > >I'm looking at getting 2 or 3 desktop scanners, all must be capable of >monitoring the 900mhz SMR band and 1200mhz HAM band. > >OPINIONS? The best bang for the buck is probably still the PRO-2006, if you can find any. They are still sold in Canada, and many people just have them imported to their homes. A real good point about the '2006 is that $3000US will still buy 3 of them! Newer gear is also more expensive, and if the older stuff will do what you need, why pay for the extras you'll never use? Bill From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: medic33@ix.netcom.com (Joe Racco ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Best Desktop Scanner Date: 8 Nov 1995 09:32:38 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 30 Message-ID: <47ptfm$83f@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> References: <47oedm$6no@hp5.online.apple.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-psx-ca1-17.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 08 1:32:38 AM PST 1995 >My company has authorized me to spend about a thousand dollars on scanner >gear for our Emergency Operations Center. > >While I have some older scanners (BC760XLT, Pro-2006 and my newest toy >AOR8000) Hi Greg, Checkout some of the newer radio shack desktops, looked in there catalog tonight and there seems to be a new line with some fancy looking ones. I have had good luck with the Radio Shack scanners, as well as the other brands. 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Date: Wed, 08 Nov 95 11:58:14 PDT Organization: Aramco Services Company Lines: 8 Message-ID: References: <47oedm$6no@hp5.online.apple.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bjones.aramco.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage I would recommend an AR-3000. 100kHz-2036mHz, all-mode operation, nice... Any other ideas ??? 73 de KC5EVD Billy bjones@aramco.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.uiowa.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!csn!nntp-xfer-2.csn.net!boulder!rintintin.Colorado.EDU!keivom From: keivom@rintintin.Colorado.EDU (James Keivom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Big problem with rubber duckie. Help Date: 7 Nov 1995 03:58:36 GMT Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder Lines: 13 Message-ID: <47mlhc$206@peabody.colorado.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rintintin.colorado.edu My Rat Shack pro-62 doesn't pick up signals, and i think it's cuz i bent the rubber duckie. it seems to have a crack on the inside. has this happened to you? whats up. i hope the problem is with the rubber duckie, cuz im scared. thanks james -- "Never have I found the limits of the photographic potential. Every horizon, upon being reached, reveals another beckoning in the distance. Always, I am on the threshold." - W. Eugene Smith From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!elvis.delphi.com!news.delphi.com!heglowstein From: heglowstein@bix.com (heglowstein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Big problem with rubber duckie. Help Date: 7 Nov 1995 20:57:55 GMT Organization: BIX Lines: 22 Message-ID: <47oh8j$krj@news2.delphi.com> References: <47mlhc$206@peabody.colorado.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: bix.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] James Keivom (keivom@rintintin.Colorado.EDU) wrote: : My Rat Shack pro-62 doesn't pick up signals, and i think it's cuz i bent : the rubber duckie. it seems to have a crack on the inside. has this : happened to you? whats up. i hope the problem is with the rubber : duckie, cuz im scared. : thanks : james : -- : "Never have I found the limits of the photographic potential. Every : horizon, upon being reached, reveals another beckoning in the distance. : Always, I am on the threshold." - W. Eugene Smith Have you tried another antenna? Take it into the store, ask to borrow an antenna from a radio on display and see if your unit works any better. If it does, then you broke the antenna. If it is the antenna and you don't mind a longer one, you might try finding a ham radio store and asking about the Diamond RH77. It pulls in things that the stock duckies can only dream of. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx13-53.teleport.com!user From: tvine@teleport.com (PjB) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BILL FUNK:STOP SCREAMING! Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 23:06:49 -0800 Organization: thornyvinemusic Lines: 1 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx13-53.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0b30 PLEASE! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!bt!btnet!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!io.org!news.interlog.com!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Can the *FBI* tell if you're listening? X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. X-Client-Port: 1595 Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 9 Nov 95 01:15:40 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 56 A chap asked me to expand on this topic but when I tried to Email him back it got bounced. I'll just post my reply here for all. Can the FBI tell if you are *tuned* into their conversations? Often, it is possible to tell if a receiver is being used on a certain frequency, even when you are 100ft or more away from it. The best example I can think of is our local OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) who use Radar Detector-Detectors (RDDs) to nab people who are using Radar Detectors (RDs) in their car. In Ontario it is illegal to use a radar detector in your car - just like it is in Pennsylvania and other American states. The police use a small, cigarette box sized gadget inside the car to detect if a passing (or stationary) car is using a RD. The RDD is actually a receiver that is tuned not to the radar frequency but to the frequency of the local oscillator/injection frequency of the RD. This oscillator actually can be detected by the RDD from a couple of hundred yards in many cases. Depending upon how well (or how poorly) shielded the RD is and how strong the injection frequency is will have a bearing on how far away the RD can be detected with the RDD. Some RDs employ a different scheme that does not produce a detectable output for this very reason. It's possible to detect the presence of most any reciever that uses another frequency to mix with the frequency of which you are trying to monitor. This includes every scanner I know. Case in point. Let's say that I suspected that *you* were tuned to *my* frequency in the VHF band. For the sake of argument let's say my frequency is 150Mhz. Here's the tricky part. I would need to know the first IF frequency of your scanner. The IF frequencies of common VHF receivers are 10.7Mhz and 21.4Mhz. Let's assume that your scanner employs a 21.4Mhz first IF frequency. I would tune *my* reciever to 150 + 21.4Mhz = 171.4Mhz (hi-side injection) or 150 - 21.4Mhz (lo-side injection - rare). If you are tuned to my frequency I should hear a carrier. If you are scanning my frequency I will hear the carrier come up every time the scanner passes my frequency. I should note that this method would hardly give a judge enough evidence to put someone in jail. However, it would give Steve McGarret and Five-O enough reason to approach you! In practice, about 100ft seems to be the limit of detection for my scanner. Hope this answers the question. Cheers! Andy -------------------------------------------------------------- : Come play Realms of Despair! telnet://realms.game.org:4000 : -------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: VUBS79A@prodigy.com (Drew Durigan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Can the *FBI* tell if you're listening? Date: 9 Nov 1995 15:54:33 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 10 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47t87p$5ua@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 >In Ontario it is illegal to use a radar detector in your car - just like >it is in Pennsylvania and other American states. Radar detectors are legal for passenger vehicles in Pennsylvania and all other states except Virginia and the District of Columbia. -Drew in Charlotte- KF4DDM From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!infoserver.bgsu.edu!usenet From: john cocran Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Can the Pro-2037 be mod? Date: 10 Nov 1995 01:07:05 GMT Organization: Bowling Green State University Lines: 7 Message-ID: <47u8jp$aee@infoserver.bgsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: m32-184.bgsu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) X-URL: news:rec.radio.scanner Is it possible to modify the Pro-2037? I would like to open up any frequencies that I possibly can. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.west.net!term1-30.sb.west.net!user From: pjheller@west.net (p.j. heller) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Car antenna Date: 7 Nov 1995 07:01:43 GMT Organization: West.Net Communications Lines: 1 Message-ID: References: <47js5i$het@homer.alpha.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: term1-30.sb.west.net Thanks. I'll check it out. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx06-50.teleport.com!prografx From: prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 10:56:37 Organization: PROGRAFX of Oregon Lines: 26 Message-ID: References: <46vap3$j6m@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> <479kbe$704@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx06-50.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25078 rec.radio.scanner:40407 Oh, I have. I didn't want to start a flame, I just wanted to promote the use of mathematics. If you scan at 12.5kHz increments on a system whose channels are 30kHz apart, you only hit the exact frequency once every 5 channels. You are as close as 2.5kHz on two of the intermediate channels, which as you say is close enough for practical purposes for most signals. Your next closest channel is 7.5kHz away, with may still be alright if you have a wide front end, a cheap scanner, or a VERY strong signal. The rest of the variations are greater than 10kHz, which is a fairly big error. So, out of five frequencies, you get two right on, two a bit off, and one way off. BUT YOU ALSO GET additional steps we didn't count that can cause the scan to stop in between channels, especially if your receiver is wide enough (or the signal is strong enough) for good off-channel reception. Signal strength, sensitivity and selectivity all play a part in the acceptability of such a band plan. I personally don't find 12.5kHz a good choice, if 5 or 10kHz are available (in the total absence of 30kHz). You just tighten up the squelch to exclude some of the intermediates, and get every frequency all the time with no error. Just my opinion, and a little math. Steve From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx07-41.teleport.com!prografx From: prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 13:29:22 Organization: PROGRAFX of Oregon Lines: 40 Message-ID: References: <46vap3$j6m@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> <479kbe$704@ccnet2.ccnet.com> <47nvqd$su2@he NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx07-41.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <47nvqd$su2@hermes.oc.com> REReason@la.ci.ca.us writes: >From: REReason@la.ci.ca.us >Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning >Date: 7 Nov 1995 16:00:13 GMT >prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) wrote: >==Cell calls are spaced at 30khz not .030 khz. The Pro 26UK and Pro26 >==American both are spaced at a default of 12.5khz in this range. You >==will not miss any cell calls if you have the Euro Pro 26. 12.5khz does >==the job. Do you have the Pro26UK? If you don't, better look around >==1000-1020 for cell calls or 340-390 in the NFM mode. Some are on >100-130 >==on the NFM mode as well. Good luck. >= >=How can 12.5kHz do the job when 30kHz are required? You will only hit >one >=cellular channel every 150kHz (only hitting one in five channels, with >10x the >=number of potential "stops" as compared to a proper 30kHz scan). >= >=Using 5 or 10kHz steps at least lets you hit EVERY cellular channel >along the >=way. >= >=Figure it out first... >= >=Steve >Because, dork, the cellular call transmissions use enough bandwidth to be >caught by a scanner at 12.5khz, especially one with a not very selective >front end, which is true of almost all of them. Check before you >criticize. That's funny, my Watkins-Johnson and Racal radios don't work that way. signed, The Pope From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Philip J. Smith <102046.1742@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: 7 Nov 1995 06:40:06 GMT Organization: Citadel Software Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47mv06$77k$4@mhade.production.compuserve.com> References: Craig is correct. Furthermore, if you own a scanner with high selectivity like my Regency MX-7000, the 12.5 kHz step just doesn't do the job. I have to switch my scanner to 5 kHz step to make all of the calls audible. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!daily-planet.execpc.com!earth!kbeckman From: Keith Beckmann Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 13:11:33 -0600 Organization: Exec-PC BBS - Milwaukee, WI Lines: 47 Message-ID: References: <199511080653.AAA05127@jupiter.cin.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: earth.execpc.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset="ISO=88599-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8BIT X-Sender: kbeckman@earth In-Reply-To: <199511080653.AAA05127@jupiter.cin.net> Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25103 rec.radio.scanner:40442 On Wed, 8 Nov 1995 design@cin.net wrote: Try any Radio Shack dealer in Canada. I don't have any specifics as I don't live in Canada. > Could you tell me where in Canada I can contact to get one of > these scanners. I would like to get one.. > > : > What type of equipment did you use to intercept the cellular phone talk? > : > > : > I would like to purchase one to to use it in Europe my self? > : > > : > Can you give the Brand name or the manufacturer name of the equipment > : > with the model number? > > : I don't listen to cell phone conversations, since it's illegal to do so > : in the US. Also, new scanners sold in the US are incapable of being > : modified to recieve in the 800Mhz range where cell phone reside. > > : Beyond that, if I were purchasing a used scanner that could be modified > : to recieve cell conversations, I would look for a Radio Shack PRO-2006. > : It was actually manufatured for Radio Shack by Japan Radio (I think?) and > : is a very nice scanner. Cell can be restored in 5 minutes with a > : screwdriver and a wire cutter. I've seen them used in the $200 - $250 range. > > : New PRO-2006's are still available in Canada from Radio Shack for about $300. > ------ Internet: kbeckman@earth.execpc.com kbeckman@solaria.sol.net keith.beckmann@milwaukeewi.ncr.com keith.beckmann@milwaukeewi.attgis.com k.beckmann@genie.geis.com Û º ÇÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ\ Milwaukee, ÞÝ º ±± ±±±±± `\ ͸ ÖÁÁÄÄÄÄĽ ßß ßßßßß `ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÜÍÍ a GREAT place on ÌÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ/' º® øøøø /' Lake Michigan ÉÓÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ' +¼ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!simtel!news.kei.com!hermes.oc.com!usenet From: REReason@la.ci.ca.us Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: 8 Nov 1995 15:50:01 GMT Organization: OpenConnect Systems, Dallas, TX, USA Lines: 54 Message-ID: <47qjj9$me6@hermes.oc.com> References: <46vap3$j6m@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> <479kbe$704@ccnet2.ccnet.com> <47nvqd$su2@he NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.etsu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) //>>prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) wrote: //>>==Cell calls are spaced at 30khz not .030 khz. The Pro 26UK and Pro26 //>>==American both are spaced at a default of 12.5khz in this range. You //>>==will not miss any cell calls if you have the Euro Pro 26. 12.5khz does //>>==the job. Do you have the Pro26UK? If you don't, better look around //>>==1000-1020 for cell calls or 340-390 in the NFM mode. Some are on //>>100-130 //>>==on the NFM mode as well. Good luck. //>>= //> //>>=How can 12.5kHz do the job when 30kHz are required? You will only hit //>>one //>>=cellular channel every 150kHz (only hitting one in five channels, with //>>10x the //>>=number of potential "stops" as compared to a proper 30kHz scan). //>>= //>>=Using 5 or 10kHz steps at least lets you hit EVERY cellular channel //>>along the //>>=way. //>>= //>>=Figure it out first... //>>= //>>=Steve //>>Because, dork, the cellular call transmissions use enough bandwidth to be //>>caught by a scanner at 12.5khz, especially one with a not very selective //>>front end, which is true of almost all of them. Check before you //>>criticize. //> //>That's funny, my Watkins-Johnson and Racal radios don't work that way. //> //>signed, //> //>The Pope //> Yeah sure. And neither do any of my dozens of Motorola MTX's or Syntors, especially when I ride in my Lear Jet. If you would read what is posted before you respond you might learn something. The above message is discussion is related to the Pro 26 and other scanners with "a not very selective front end." The last time I checked the Pro 26 wasn't built by WJ or Racal. I hate people who sound off without reading what we are talking about here. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!nctuccca.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!gatech2!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!cospo.osis.gov!portal.dia.osis.gov!swiss.ans.net!news.ans.net!stimpy.aramco.com!usenet From: scanman@aramco.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Date: Wed, 08 Nov 95 11:55:56 PDT Organization: Aramco Services Company Lines: 8 Message-ID: References: <46vap3$j6m@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> <479kbe$704@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bjones.aramco.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40452 alt.radio.scanner:25109 All you guys - If you really have to listen to cell phones - I'll sell you my unblocked Icom R-1 for a good price. It's great for cells and trunked systems... 73 bjones@aramco.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!hermes.oc.com!usenet From: Wilkerson@comeng.com Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: 10 Nov 1995 22:02:07 GMT Organization: Communications Engineering Support Lines: 31 Message-ID: <480i4v$o4b@hermes.oc.com> References: <46vap3$j6m@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> <479kbe$704@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.etsu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25158 rec.radio.scanner:40558 *jamoran@indirect.com (John Moran) wrote: *>Steve Kennedy (prografx@teleport.com) wrote: *>: Oh, I have. I didn't want to start a flame, I just wanted to promote the use *>: of mathematics. *>: *>: If you scan at 12.5kHz increments on a system whose channels are 30kHz apart, *>: you only hit the exact frequency once every 5 channels. *>: *>why not set your search increment to 10mhz or 5mhz if thats all your *>scanner will allow. MY AOR-1000 allows for many different user selectable *>search increments JOHN This is like saying that since the center of the lanes of super highways are 15 feet apart you won't hit another car if you are 10 feet off the centerline--it depends on how wide the cars (busses/trucks) are. Cellular radio transmissions also have a width...they don't exist solely and exactly at, for instance 870.090 just like a car perfectly on the centerline might actually consume lane space from 2.5' from the side to 8' from the side. You can hear 870.090 cellular, fairly clearly, with relatively cheap scanners from around 870.080 to 870.100 (and depending on strength of the signal). Therefore, 12.5 will allow you to hear cellular calls. No question that 10 khz or 5 will hit it more closely "on center" than the others. The better the scanning equipment, the weaker the signal and the more interference you have the worse it will be with 12.5. But if that's all your scanner will do, it is workable. Not perfect, not desirable, but workable. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!catseye.bluemarble.net!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!elvis.delphi.com!news.delphi.com!usenet From: Peresh Dave Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Check out this BBS guys.... Date: Wed, 8 Nov 95 16:49:49 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 20 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1d.delphi.com +==== ====== | || +====YBER||EK BBS (14.4Kbps "cbt.lga") CyberTek is a message oriented system for the Cyberjunky in you! CyberTek welcomes all Software Engineers, Programmers, Computer Technicians, Network Engineers, Internet Techies, Consultants, Computer Secuirty Experts, Telecommunication Professionals and all computer personnel....and offcourse the general public. Enjoy! .....and lets not forget Scanning & Hams Call CYBERTEK @ (718)445-5019 24 hrs/Free Acess From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eznet.net!news2.eznet.net!news From: D Stark Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: CHECKS & BALANCES? Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 11:14:36 -0800 Organization: NF2G Enterprises Lines: 16 Message-ID: <30A2531C.2085@eznet.net> References: <46t66n$6qu@roch3.eznet.net> <8B42295.079200400F.uuout@iotp.com> <47bftf$sqk@roch3.eznet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin-18.eznet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Windows; I; 16bit) Lyn R. Kennedy wrote: > > How do you reconcile the need to publicize what really > >happened with the obvious violation of 47 USCA 605 involved > >in revealing the content of intercepted communications to > >unauthorized third parties (ie the media or whoever)? > > Easy. Who owns the radio, pays the person talking, and assigns him/her the > mission? YOU, the citizen. You are not a 'third party' to the government > in a democracy. Unfortunately, you have probably failed your responsibility > to participate and left the governing to 'them'. Many people feel that way. Unfortunately, the "I'm a taxpayer and I sign your paycheck" argument has NEVER held up in court. 73 de Dave, NF2G From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-3821-7-0!blake.bowers From: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org (Blake Bowers) Date: 05 Nov 95 10:38:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: CHEEK3 - THE ULTIM X-FTN-To: Bill Nelson Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 21 BN> Yep, and Andy is wrong about TV antennas to boot. My tower mounted BN> yagi shows very distinct directional patterns, and you don't get BN> them with a unity gain antenna. Years ago, in Centerville TN, I used a corner reflector VHF TV antenna, as a beam with a scanner. Comparing it to a 1/4 wave antenna, where I could hear 1 weather station, the beam picked up 3 different weather broadcasts, dependent on which way it was pointed. Sounds like gain to me. (G) ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- * Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] * -- |Fidonet: Blake Bowers 1:3821/7 |Internet: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.flint.umich.edu!news.gmi.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!hookup!news.interlog.com!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Re: CHEEK3 - THE ULTIM References: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 9 Nov 95 01:30:33 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 40 Blake Bowers (Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org) wrote: : BN> Yep, and Andy is wrong about TV antennas to boot. My tower mounted : BN> yagi shows very distinct directional patterns, and you don't get : BN> them with a unity gain antenna. I didn't even see this post so I can't really comment. It just looks like someone with the initial "BN" is trying to slag me. Not to mention, I see no data to backup his claim. And his comment about a unity gain antenna have no directional characterstics is misleading and not entirely correct. : Years ago, in Centerville TN, I used a corner reflector VHF TV antenna, : as a beam with a scanner. Comparing it to a 1/4 wave antenna, where I : could hear 1 weather station, the beam picked up 3 different weather : broadcasts, dependent on which way it was pointed. : Sounds like gain to me. (G) Wrong, Blake. The only thing this proves is that your TV antenna had gain over what you refer to as your 1/4wave (or it proves that your 1/4wave antenna had negative gain with respect to your TV antenna). If your TV antenna had 0dBi then your 1/4wave had -XdBi. It doesn't prove that your 1/4wave antenna was even working properly - or was even pruned to 162Mhz. It also doesn't prove that the bulk of the signal on your TV antenna was even coming from the antenna itself. You've given no reference at all so you've proven nothing. This was my entire argument with the Fido crowd. Have you ever wondered why QST doesn't allow antenna manufacturers to advertise gain claims? It's to protect people like yourself. Cheers! Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Stop for a drink at the Internet TeleCafe: telnet://telecafe.com:9000 : ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!welby.ahc.ameritech.com!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!bt!btnet!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!warwick!bright.ecs.soton.ac.uk!jw94 From: jw94@ecs.soton.ac.uk (John Wigley) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Digital Cell Phones - GSM Algorytms Date: 8 Nov 1995 14:35:10 GMT Organization: Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton Lines: 22 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47qf6u$7p@bright.ecs.soton.ac.uk> References: <1516679515@hawk.ee.port.ac.uk> <815785561@p148.f52.n5020.z2.ftn> NNTP-Posting-Host: davinci.ecs.soton.ac.uk X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Alexey Tumarkin (Alexey.Tumarkin@p148.aha.msk.su) wrote: : Hello Erik! : Wednesday October 11 1995, Erik Finskas (csb1_95) writes to All: : EFc> Security for digital cellular telephones is very good. E.G. GSM uses A5 : EFc> algorithm to scramble the data, and other e.g. A7 for crypting the A5 : EFc> keys etc. : Can you help me to find A5 and A7 algorytms please. : Alexey A5 (40 bit stream cipher) and A7 are both confidential to the GSM group. There was a posting awhile back in SCI.CRYPT about A5 cryptanalysis. They had an aledged version of A5, but I'm not sure if it was correct. In short, I don't think that you will be able to get hold of the algorithms, and even if you do then you won't be able to break them without significant processing power and certainly not in real-time. John Wigley From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech2!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-salem1-18 From: woody1@teleport.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Discone Antenna from RS Date: Fri, 10 Nov 95 01:54:10 GMT Organization: Personal Hobbiest Lines: 5 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47ulra$hbj@maureen.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-salem1-18.teleport.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Anyone using one?? If so, what model and is it worth it??? Thanks in advance. Brian From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!x15.pilot.net!news-out.internetmci.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.flinet.com!news1.inlink.com!usenet From: raiar@inlink.com (Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Discone Antenna from RS Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 15:20:55 GMT Organization: Inlink Lines: 13 Message-ID: <47vqdf$l05@news1.inlink.com> References: <47ulra$hbj@maureen.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip25.inlink.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 woody1@teleport.com wrote: >Anyone using one?? I have three of them, only one is factory made! >If so, what model and is it worth it??? If your handy with a block of plexi and coathangers, NO! Their great little antennas on receive, but marginal on transmit. >Thanks in advance. Gary - KG0ZP >Brian From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!msunews!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.cs.su.oz.au!metro!OzEmail!shell02.ozemail.com.au!nrodger From: nrodger@shell02.ozemail.com.au (Nathan Rodger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: DTMF Decoder Date: 10 Nov 1995 06:38:43 GMT Organization: OzEmail Pty Ltd - Australia Lines: 5 Message-ID: <47us1j$4j2@oznet03.ozemail.com.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: shell02.ozemail.com.au X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Do any of you people out there, have any idea, where I could get a schematic or plans for a DTMF Decoder, using the IC. If so if you could mail me or just leave message here. Thanks. Cybferet. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!simtel!chi-news.cic.net!brutus.bright.net!news From: aexco@bright.net (Eric Adams) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: ESN reader, DDI machine Wanted! Date: 7 Nov 1995 06:21:44 GMT Organization: AEX Electronics Lines: 14 Message-ID: <47mtto$gkd@brutus.bright.net> References: <47hhgf$c5k@data.interserv.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: defi1-cs-8.dial.bright.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 In article <47hhgf$c5k@data.interserv.net>, jchau@interserv.com says: > >I'll pay good for any ESN readers with DTMF decoders or DDI machines. > > I have a DDI that does DTMF, but NO SN# (can be upgraded by the manf) Hooks up to an AOR3000A (Ultimate Scanner!) DDI is full featured, tracking type. I have been kicking around the idea to sell both, with SW for Data Logging I moved from the City to 'Kornfield County'. One Cell Tower serves 20 Sq Miles! Not much channel hopping here. Eric From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.sol.net!daily-planet.execpc.com!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!winternet.com!news.minn.net!news From: Jeff Seale Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Football Frequencies Date: Wed, 08 Nov 1995 10:39:29 -0600 Organization: MinnNet Lines: 33 Message-ID: <30A0DD41.3D52@legarto.minn.net> References: <46r69i$msq@bcrkh13.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-43.minn.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Macintosh; I; 68K) Sean Kellner wrote: > > In article gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) writes: > > > > In article , unclebob@ripco.com (Uncle Bob) wrote: > > > > > > Wires! Wires! Wires! > > > > Just think of the advantage the other team could have from listening in > > if it weren't :-) > > > > Are there any interesting freq's at all to listen to during football > games then? I have season tickets to the Cincinnati Bengals and have > thought about bringing my Pro-39 along to hear what I could hear. > > The referee calling the penalty would be great to pick up, because > invariably the biggest cause of confusion in our section is "What the > hell did that guy just say?" > > How about the sidelines sending in the plays to the QB? Yea, I know > it will most likely be all in odd code-speak, but I should be able to > figure out most of it after a while and be able to determine what > should happen? > > They must call in the injury carts with radio, no? > > Anything else? The officials use condenser mikes to announce the calls. These mikes can be heard on the VHF TV frequencies, so a TVsound-capable radio will do in this case. I have no frequencies for the Bengals or Riverfront Stadium however. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gazerz@aol.com (Gazerz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: For Sale: Realistic Pro Date: 6 Nov 1995 16:17:20 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 50 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47lu10$5ed@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4a9c11db5a9c11db@lacosa.com> Reply-To: gazerz@aol.com (Gazerz) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com james.lepphaille@lacosa.com (James Lepphaille) wrote: >* In a message originally to GCLL54A@PRODIGY.COM >To: GCLL54A@prodigy.com >Subject: For Sale: Realistic Pro >>From: "Gary Judd" >>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner >>Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY >>Original Date: 4 Nov 1995 05:40:54 GMT >> One of the last ones. Cellular restored. 18 months old. As new >One of the latest WHATS? The body of your message has no reference to >a model or that you are even offering anything for sale! >>condition. >> $250.00. Call Gary @ 602-242-3515 days, or email here. >>--- MailGate 0.25 >> * Origin: La Cosa Nostra Insane Asylum / LaCosa.Com (1:2002/151) > * OLX 1.52 * james.lepphaille@1:2002/150 - Forestville, CA ,USA Here is the original post. Note the Subject. Make sure that one reads the whole Message. Robbie ;D ______________________________________________________ From: GCLL54A@prodigy.com (Gary Judd) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: For Sale: Realistic Pro 43 Date: 4 Nov 1995 05:40:54 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47eud6$i52@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 One of the last ones. Cellular restored. 18 months old. As new condition. $250.00. Call Gary @ 602-242-3515 days, or email here. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.smartlink.net!usenet From: tcarnes@smartlink.net (Todd W. Carnes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: For Sale:Pro 43 and Pro 2006 Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 19:19:25 GMT Organization: Bank of America Lines: 26 Message-ID: <47tkkf$ll3@frodo.smartlink.net> Reply-To: tcarnes@smartlink.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pm224.smartlink.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Hi, I have a pro-43 and a pro-2006 for sale that are in mint condition. both have manuals and original boxes. The cell and speed mod has been done to the 2006 and the cell and FM mod has been done to the 43. Both work great. I have other hobbies that take precedence money wise so I have to part with these radios. I am asking the following: Pro-2006 $300 + shipping Pro-43 $250 + shipping Both are firm prices. The 43 also has the neoprene case that became famous around here a year or two ago. I have the service manual for the 43 as well. Please send me e-mail to: tcarnes@smartlink.net if you are interested in picking one or both of these up. Thanks Todd.. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.smartlink.net!usenet From: tcarnes@smartlink.net (Todd W. Carnes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: For Sale:Pro 43 and Pro 2006 Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 21:23:26 GMT Organization: Bank of America Lines: 34 Message-ID: <47trt4$nb5@frodo.smartlink.net> References: <47tkkf$ll3@frodo.smartlink.net> Reply-To: tcarnes@smartlink.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pm224.smartlink.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 tcarnes@smartlink.net (Todd W. Carnes) wrote: >Hi, > I have a pro-43 and a pro-2006 for sale that are in mint condition. >both have manuals and original boxes. The cell and speed mod >has been done to the 2006 and the cell and FM mod has been >done to the 43. Both work great. I have other hobbies that take >precedence money wise so I have to part with these radios. >I am asking the following: >Pro-2006 $300 + shipping >Pro-43 $250 + shipping >Both are firm prices. The 43 also has the neoprene case that >became famous around here a year or two ago. I have the service >manual for the 43 as well. Please send me e-mail to: >tcarnes@smartlink.net >if you are interested in picking one or both of these up. >Thanks >Todd.. I forgot to mention that I am including the AC adapter and the nicads for the 43. Todd.. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!usenet From: lzeunen@epix.net (Zipper) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS : scanners with cellular frequencies Date: 9 Nov 1995 02:51:03 GMT Organization: epix.net Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47rqan$qa6@guava.epix.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: tunkppp47.epix.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.2 I am selling the following cellular restored scanners : (1) Pro-51 - early model with full cellular $200 (2) BC 700 A - internally modified to pick-up cell $150 (3) Pro 2026 - internally modified $250 lzeunen@epix.net From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!proton.llumc.edu!news.cerf.net!news.titan.com!news.tcst.com!news.onramp.net!user From: drhuman@onramp.net (Bill Hammon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS Pro 2006 Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 19:13:06 -0600 Organization: Dr Human Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: turnpike23.onramp.net For Sale: Realistic Pro 2006 base unit. Scans from 25-520MHz and 760-1300MHz. Cell modified. Asking $275 obo. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: UGVG40A@prodigy.com (Rodney Skeeter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS PRO-2005 400CH SCANNER $280.00 Date: 7 Nov 1995 19:35:22 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 8 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47ocdq$1eu4@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap5.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I HAVE FOR SALE A RADIO SHACK PRO-2005 400CH SCANNER. CELLULAR IS UNBLOCKED. LED S-METER WAS ADDED. LOOKS AND WORKS GREAT. ASKING $280.00 IF INTERESTED E-MAIL MR. SKEETER UGVG40A@PRODIGY.COM From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!infoshare!passport.ca!not-for-mail From: lmilrad@passport.ca (Lou Milrad) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: FS: $450 for Yupiteru MVT 8000 all-mode scanner Date: 7 Nov 1995 03:06:08 -0500 Organization: Passport Lines: 31 Message-ID: <47n41g$6n9@diplomatic.passport.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: diplomatic.passport.ca Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:50504 rec.radio.scanner:40401 alt.radio.scanner:25072 The MVT 8000 is a brilliantly designed angled front panel, 200 channel ac/dc scanner. It has a mounting bracket for mobile use and comes with a cigarette lighter adapter although it can be hard wired. I use mine as a desktop unit in my office. Due to its small footprint, it occupies very little space on my desk. It covers 8 Mhz to 1300 Mhz and receives in WFM, NFM and AM. Frequency steps are 5,10,12.5,50 and 100 Khz. It's got a 10 band search function, pass memory function, and other goodies found in high-end scanners. Although seemingly assigned on the front panel by preset factory settings, searches are categorized to conform to channel numbering as follows: Channel No. Band 1 FM 2 Air V 3 Air U 4 Ham V 5 Fire 6 Marine 7 Police U 8 Ham U 9 MCA 10 PRNSL (903.0375-904.9875) Of course, you can change factory settings. It also has a battery save function. $450.00 US plus shipping -- Lou Milrad VE3TRY lmilrad@passport.ca From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: critchie@ix.netcom.com (cr ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: AOR AR8000 - U.K. bought totally unblocked Date: 7 Nov 1995 22:02:58 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47ol2i$d4d@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ir5-21.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Nov 07 2:02:58 PM PST 1995 New AOR AR8000. Purchased in Europe, so no ranges are blocked. This scanner picks up everything and includes SSB, computer interface, and other high tech features. Purchased two, selling one for $600 + shipping. email inquiries to: critchie@ix.netcom.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: MKWS78A@prodigy.com (William Rahl) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: Bearcat 8500XLT "Excellent" Date: 10 Nov 1995 02:49:05 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 14 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47uej1$29pc@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 For Sale: Bearcat 8500XLT turbo 500 channel scanner. This scanner is still for sale.It is like new condition. I have had a few replies but nothing serious. The scanner is in it's original box with all papers. The unit works perfect no problems. I'm selling, because I need the $ to pay for my Opto 456 board I bought for my Pro 2006. This scanner cost me $359 new and I am selling it for $250. I may bargain if your serious. Regards, Bill From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!wb3ffv!news.scn.org!calliope.wln.com!usenet From: wally@msn.com (Waldemar Kowalski) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: MVT7100 at new low price! Date: Wed, 08 Nov 1995 15:46:54 GMT Organization: WLN Lines: 11 Message-ID: <47qjfc$k4n@calliope.wln.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hera4.wln.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Full coverage Yupiteru MVT7100, considered by experts to be the best such unit. Goes without interruption from 500K to 1650mHz, includes wide and narrow FM, AM, SSB, etc. (Gets cell phones, etc.) It is in very good condition, with original box, manual, telescoping whip, 4 nicads. Now reduced to $525+shipping. BTW, since this unit is being shipped to you from here in the US, there's no danger of confiscation by US Customs... Please email me at "wally@msn.com" From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:39 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,comp.bbs.misc,alt.bbs.ads,alt.bbs.lists,alt.bbs.wildcat,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.bbs, Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!news.mathworks.com!news.kei.com!simtel!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!kb6axk From: kb6axk@netcom.com (Joe Cira) Subject: HAM*INFO*LINK*SOURCE BBS Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 02:20:44 GMT Lines: 47 Sender: kb6axk@netcom4.netcom.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:94147 comp.bbs.misc:26143 alt.bbs.ads:27273 alt.bbs.lists:16113 alt.bbs.wildcat:22598 rec.radio.scanner:40561 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12551 rec.radio.shortwave:65890 alt.bbs:53784 Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) Summary: Keywords: HELLO FELLOW HAMS:and FUTURE HAMS !!!!!!! HAM BBS dedicated to amateur radio !!!! There is a DEVOTED AMATEUR RADIO BBS in town ,from your ARRL/LAX affiliated club coordinator , JOE CIRA , KB6AXK ........... Everything and anything about AMATEUR RADIO will be found here, IF NOT ? Let me know and we will post it and file it !!!!!!!! HAM*INFO*LINK*SOURCE BBS at 1-818-584-1952.... 24 hrs,8-n-1,anyspeed....... running 486/66 with 2.1 gig of space !!! cd/rom's soon and TNC/PACKET DOOR IS UP & RUNNING !!! qsl route database,clubs,newsletters,bulletins,shareware,utility mods,programs,test ques,lists,and more.... VEC/VE exam & class list for all So.Cal. sample exam tests and answers for all class's.. ARRL mirror of all there files ! Using Wildcat v4.11 software.. easy to log in and no FEE's it's FREE ! 5,475 FILES IN 115 FILE AREA'S..so far ! ***GOOD NEWS THE LANDLINE TO HAM PACKET DOOR IS UP AND RUNNING********** ARE YOU ON THE HAM USERS LIST ??????? 73's & 88's de kb6axk,joe cira,ARRL/LAX/ACC. INTERNET E-MAIL ADDRESS:> kb6axk@netcom.com /EX S -- US AMATEUR RADIO |sysop of the HAM*INFO*LINK*SOURCE BBS| KB6AXK | at 1-818-584-1952,joe cira | PASADENA,CAL,91107| kb6axk@netcom.com | From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!newsgate.watson.ibm.com!swiss.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!hermes.louisville.edu!ulkyvm.louisville.edu!BSNICH01 From: BSNICH01@ulkyvm.louisville.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Help for newbie with PRO-51 Date: Wed, 08 Nov 95 20:36:36 EST Organization: University of Louisville Lines: 10 Message-ID: <17450121D4S85.BSNICH01@ulkyvm.louisville.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ulkyvm.louisville.edu First, I don't know jack about scanners but finally decided to get one. I went to Radio Shack and ended up buying a PRO-51. Have I made a wise choice?(answer privately if you like) Assuming I stay with it, and seeing as how I'm largely ignorant of the scanner world and possibilities, are there ftp sites, FAQs, anything else that would help me in my climb from stupidity? Thanks for any and all help. bsnich01@ulkyvm.louisville.edu From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!ucsnews!newshub.sdsu.edu!rohan!gwb From: gwb@rohan.sdsu.edu (Greg Bailey @ SDSU) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Help on Bendix/King HT Date: 5 Nov 1995 04:21:51 GMT Organization: San Diego State University Lines: 16 Message-ID: <47he4v$315@hole.sdsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rohan.sdsu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL0] I have a Bendix/King model LPI 5142 A. A niffty 150 MHz(?) handheld with a keypad on the front, LCD display, 14 channel wafer switch, Lo/Hi power TX, Squel/CG switch, and a scan function. I believe this little guy can be programmed using the key pad? The problem is I don't know how to get the mother into "program" mode so it will take some new frequencies. Any of you played with one of these little gems/monsters before. E-Mail Greg.Bailey@SDSU.edu Much thanks G. Bailey, K6QPV From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!yuma!csn!nntp-xfer-2.csn.net!boulder!rintintin.Colorado.EDU!keivom From: keivom@rintintin.Colorado.EDU (James Keivom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: HELP! Big problem with scanner antennae on pro-62 Date: 8 Nov 1995 02:45:47 GMT Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder Lines: 23 Message-ID: <47p5kr$lk2@peabody.colorado.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rintintin.colorado.edu I think I broke my rat shack pro62 scanner rubber duckie, the standard one. I went to rs and they replaced it with a longer one which is ribbed. i believe this is a cb antennae but im not sure. they said that each model has a specific antanee for it. Is this true? why? the new antannea cannot receive stuff inside buildings and basements. i never had any problems with the old antennae even inside the basement of my office. i have a lot of interefence too can you tell me what's wrong? i bent really hard when i had the scanner on the belt clip and it bent. could this break it? tx james -- "Never have I found the limits of the photographic potential. Every horizon, upon being reached, reveals another beckoning in the distance. Always, I am on the threshold." - W. Eugene Smith From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news1.digex.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: Jerry Rolape Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Help! WTB 137-138 MHz Scaner Date: 8 Nov 1995 22:30:38 GMT Organization: Capital PC User Group Lines: 20 Message-ID: <47rb2e$2a7@news4.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cpcug.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) I posted before but believe post got lost, in the ole proverbial "bit bucket". I am looking for a inexpensive radio that will recieve 137 to 138 M Hz lookig for a relatively new desk type radio as I have to modify front end so as to have a bandwidth of 40 K Hz+. I want to use it for receivinf\g satellite images from NOAA and like satellites. Anybody have a scanner sitting arounf thry would like to get rid of? Something like the Uniden Bearcat 142 XL. TIA Have a nice day... Jerry R +----------------------------------+ | Jerry from the Nation's Capital | | rolape@cpcug.org | | DC Wine and Arts | | http://cpcug.org/user/rolape | +----------------------------------+ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!simtel!chi-news.cic.net!brutus.bright.net!news From: aexco@bright.net (Eric Adams) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: I want to buy a AOR8000 Date: 7 Nov 1995 06:38:53 GMT Organization: AEX Electronics Lines: 10 Message-ID: <47mutt$gkd@brutus.bright.net> References: <47gvnj$e1m@ns.access.ch> NNTP-Posting-Host: defi1-cs-8.dial.bright.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 In article <47gvnj$e1m@ns.access.ch>, nasicomputer@access.ch (Nasi Computer) says: > >I want to buy a AOR8000. >pls. make me a good offer. >Tks. in advance. > Wouldn't you rather have a 3000A (It's the ULTIMATE SCANNER-small too) I MIGHT sell mine....... eric From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:46 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!nntpa!not-for-mail From: wrh@cbemg.cb.att.com (-) Subject: Re: Icom R-7000, R-7100, Uniden MR-8100, RS PRO 2006 for SALE! Message-ID: Followup-To: stop it! Sender: klw@intra.net.com Nntp-Posting-Host: cbemg.cb.att.com Organization: Newswatch References: <47jjh4$kqj@usenet1.interramp.com> Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 20:04:50 GMT Lines: 18 In article , Michael Alexander wrote: >Maybe it's because I am by nature a curmudgeon, but this kind of post >really pisses me off. If you want to sell this stuff, let's not be cute >and blather on about getting the top dollar. Post a price, even an high >one, but give a prospective buyer an idea of what you're looking for. Of >course, this assumes that you're even serious, which is certainly >questionable. > > >-- >Michael Alexander >michael@alexander.terranet.com Woah! mikeys pissed - It really pisses me off when guys like you try to stiffle the serious cute and blathery!! BOY! I need a drink!!! stop it mike From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cirrus.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!HAZite From: HAZite@gnn.com (Herb Zite) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Icom R1 Mod Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 08:31:22 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 9 Message-ID: <47t33g$sj6@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-16-67.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 9 Nov 1995 14:26:56 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 Anyone have the mod for the R1? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Time flies like an arrow, fruit files like a banana. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!soap.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!bt!btnet!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.eden.com!matrix.eden.com!robert From: robert@eden.com (Robert Barker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: If you have a Pro-26.. I have a question.. Date: 10 Nov 1995 06:23:55 GMT Organization: Adhesive Media, Inc. Lines: 26 Message-ID: <47ur5r$gsv@boris.eden.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: matrix.eden.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I bought one at a Pawn Shop.. I couldn't belive it when I saw it.. Somone obviously didn't know what they were worth.. anyway.. I've called and ordered a manual.. and a belt clip from Radio Shack cuz the radio didn't have any of that when I bought it. So I'm going without a manual and have a few questions: what is H/S S/S is it high speed low speed? What is RVW key. and how do I activate it? I think I have most of the rest figured out.. When searching .. you can press limit and it will change from a resume search to a hold key. Before entering a frequency that is at a diff step.. you first have to change the step and then enter the freq. like to enter 165.2375 you hit shift and hit step until it goes to 12.5 then hit shift again to lock it in place then enter the freq like normal. Is there any other belt clip than the stock one? I'm betting it's cheap plastic.. it was only 2.95 from factory parts. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:48 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!lafn.org!lafn.org!ad747 From: ad747@lafn.org (Alan Corlin) Subject: J.I.L. SX-400 info needed. X-Nntp-Posting-Host: lafn.org Message-ID: <1995Nov8.024235.8982@lafn.org> Sender: news@lafn.org Organization: Los Angeles Free-Net Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 02:42:35 GMT Lines: 5 I am looking for the operating and service manual for a J.I.L. SX-400 Scanner. If you know where I can get a photo copy please let me know. Thanks Alan, AA6DW ad747@lafn.org -- From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!delmarva.com!udel!rochester!cornellcs!uw-beaver!uw-coco!mdisea!mothost!lmpsbbs!johng.comm.mot.com!user From: johng@comm.mot.com (John Gilbert) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Lack of 800-900 MHz in new ICOM scanners Date: Tue, 07 Nov 1995 18:56:42 -0600 Organization: Motorola LMPS Lines: 9 Message-ID: References: <47epmk$ojo@atlas.odyssee.net> <47ioqc$voi@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> <47mbhj$v2g@global.gc.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: johng.comm.mot.com I find it hard to believe that ICOM thinks that US buyers will buy a ~$1000 scanner that will not receive any freqs between 800 and 900 MHz. I asked an ICOM marketing guy about this at Dayton '95 and this is their belief. I wouldn't go anywhere near a new ICOM scanner for this reason. As we all know, there is plenty of stuff going at 800 MHz besides cellular. -- John Gilbert johng@comm.mot.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!umcc.umich.edu!not-for-mail From: lbutler@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Les Butler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: LAPD SWITCHING TO 800 Date: 10 Nov 1995 10:06:50 -0500 Organization: University of Michigan Computing Club (UMCC) Lines: 18 Message-ID: <47vpqa$775@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> References: <47brg9$285@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <47l4c6$s1n@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: umcc.umcc.umich.edu Yep, and since LAPD just bought thousands of new Astro's in the 400 to 500 range and since they fought so hard in Congress for the frequencies they presenlty occupy in the TV band I hardly think they would switch now. I've seen several messages here to this effect and wonder how they got started. Two years ago I was in Santa Monica at radio meeting and the Commander of LAPD's west division was there and showed his brand new Astro radio to everyone and said every officer would soon have one and he fought for the new frequencies. So either he was an imposter or it was a dream or rumors are started without knowledge or basis. Les -- Les Butler KB8WKE.... Fire Notification Network of Michigan Detroit's First Paging Network! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!fnnews.fnal.gov!uwm.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!news.inc.net!news From: Will Flor Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: LAPD SWITCHING TO 800 Date: 10 Nov 1995 21:01:56 GMT Organization: R R Systems Group, Inc. Lines: 22 Message-ID: <480ek4$e68@news.inc.net> References: <47brg9$285@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <47l4c6$s1n@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <47vpqa$775@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: will.rrgroup.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) lbutler@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Les Butler) wrote: >Yep, and since LAPD just bought thousands of new Astro's in the 400 to >500 range and since they fought so hard in Congress for the frequencies >they presenlty occupy in the TV band I hardly think they would switch now. > >I've seen several messages here to this effect and wonder how they got >started. Two years ago I was in Santa Monica at radio meeting and the >Commander of LAPD's west division was there and showed his brand new >Astro radio to everyone and said every officer would soon have one and he >fought for the new frequencies. So either he was an imposter or it was a >dream or rumors are started without knowledge or basis. > ...or else they changed their mind after Rodney King's assailants were heard transmitting racial epithets over the air.... > >Les > >-- >Les Butler KB8WKE....>Fire Notification Network of Michigan>Detroit's First Paging Network!> From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:52 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!explorer.csc.com!wb3ffv!scott From: scott@abs.net (Scott Siegel) Subject: Re: Listening to cell calls, is it *REALLY* illegal?!? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 06:51:51 GMT References: <2NOV95.01101257@shrsys.hslc.org> <47a0mb$m0f@globe.indirect.com> Organization: ABSnet Internet Services, Inc. - info@abs.net - (410)-361-8160 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2 [Pentium]] Lines: 14 John Moran (jamoran@indirect.com) wrote: : alanoue@shrsys.hslc.org wrote: : : Does anyone know if this law has ever been tested in a court? I imagine : : that it would be tough to make it stick, as even the cell companys don't : : call them telephones. They refer to them as a "wireless communication device". : : That sounds an awful lot like a RADIO to me. It's sort of like saying that : : listening in on CB or business band radios is illegal. : : Any thoughts or info? : : Phil : there are scrambling devices available if someone wants to insure privacy! On the other side of the coin, I don't say *anything* i don't want anybody to here on my cellphone. Of course I can't believe what others say on theirs. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!newsfeed.cit.cornell.edu!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.graphics.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!news.math.psu.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!cospo.osis.gov!portal.dia.osis.gov!swiss.ans.net!news.ans.net!stimpy.aramco.com!usenet From: scanman@aramco.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Listening to cell calls, is it *REALLY* illegal?!? Date: Wed, 08 Nov 95 11:41:51 PDT Organization: Aramco Services Company Lines: 28 Message-ID: References: <2NOV95.01101257@shrsys.hslc.org> <47a0mb$m0f@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bjones.aramco.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage No, it really is against the law to listen to cell phones. According to the FCC Field Engineer in know, he was only aware of one case involving someone getting busted for monitoring cell phones. In this case some lawyer was monitoring the cell conversations of another lawyer (and I guess using this information). The FCC went in with U.S. Marshall's (as they do in almost all enforcement actions requiring big guys and guns). Specific charges as usually up to the local US Attorney and in this case, the guy was charged with a civil rights violation, rather than a ECPA charge. The law is interesting since so many people disregard it, but with TDMA and CDMA comming down it probably won't be a problem too much longer. Public airwaves have never been restricted from monitoring in the past. What if the government suddenly declared it was illegal to watch channel 13 on your television? The main problem I have with ECPA is that the cell industry basically bought it from Congress but I should not be surprised when out government is controlled by foreign lobbyists, PAC (Political Action Committeess and SIG's (Special Interest Groups). One last thought, the FCC Field Office in Houston, Texas is scheduled to close in summer '96, who will take care of the ECPA (and interference complaints then) ??? In GOD we trust, all other's we monitor Regards, Billy From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eznet.net!news2.eznet.net!news From: D Stark Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Listening to cell calls, is it *REALLY* illegal?!? Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 11:02:51 -0800 Organization: NF2G Enterprises Lines: 9 Message-ID: <30A2505B.7C57@eznet.net> References: <2NOV95.01101257@shrsys.hslc.org> <47a0mb$m0f@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin-18.eznet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Windows; I; 16bit) scanman@aramco.com wrote: > last thought, the FCC Field Office in Houston, Texas is scheduled to > close in summer '96, who will take care of the ECPA (and interference > complaints then) ??? Those are separate issues. Interference complaints are in the jurisdiction of the FCC. ECPA violations are prosecuted by the Justice Department (FBI and/or US Marshalls). From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!NewsWatcher!user From: dakidd@cris.com (Don Bruder) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Looking for frequencies sending CW Followup-To: poster Date: Tue, 07 Nov 1995 12:39:02 -0500 Organization: Organization? Who needs that? Lines: 40 Distribution: world Message-ID: Reply-To: poster NNTP-Posting-Host: crc7-fddi.cris.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.3b0 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:94001 rec.radio.scanner:40406 alt.radio.scanner:25076 Hello, folks... I'm a "wannabe" ham (no license, or gear other than a Pro-43 scanner yet) looking to learn morse in preparation for getting my ticket. I've got Gordon West's code tapes, the no-code plus book from radio shack, and "Now You're Talking!" from ARRL. What I don't have is the patience to repeat the tapes over and over and over while I learn the code. I've found that I get to a certain point, and lose concentration due to the repetition, and everything I've learned up until that point just kinda goes out the window. I also find myself "anticipating" the next letter to come along because I've played the tapes so often. I'm not willing to settle for "just" the no-code ticket, so that option is out. What I'm looking for is the frequency of a station that sends CW (whatever rate...) that I can tune up on my Pro-43 scanner and practice copying from. I'd love to be able to tune up W1AW's code-practice "workshops", but I simply don't have the gear to tune that low. (30 Mhz is my bottom end with the radio I have) I'm in Bay City Michigan, and my radio covers 30-54, 118-174, 220-512, and 806-999.9875 Mhz in either AM or FM mode. If anyone knows of a station I can tune up for some copying practice using this radio, I'd like to hear about it. And yes, I know: Trying to use a scanner as a ham receiver is nuts. When I can afford to buy a "real" Ham rig, I will, but for right now, "Use what you've got" is the catchphrase for this boy... Email responses preferred if at all possible. Thanks in advance... -- -- +-------------------+ \__ Roadkill on the information superhighway... |Don Bruder | | \ AUGH! +--------------------------------+ |dakidd@cris.com | |_@_\____& / | I will choose a purpose clear: | |I eat my roadkill! |_|____|__@| @ | I will choose Free-will -Rush | +/.\/.\--------+ /.\/.\=(__)/.\] \|/ +--------------------------------+ _\_/\_/__________\_/\_/_____\_/__/_\__ Finger for PGP public key From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: calvin30@ix.netcom.com (Don Hamil ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Looking for pager software Date: 10 Nov 1995 21:40:57 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <480gt9$rqc@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sd11-22.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Nov 10 1:40:57 PM PST 1995 I would like to find info regarding how to decode pager signal on my computer. I have an Icom R-7000 and would like to know what kind of interface if any would be needed. Thanks...Don. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eznet.net!news2.eznet.net!news From: D Stark Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 11:09:50 -0800 Organization: NF2G Enterprises Lines: 32 Message-ID: <30A251FE.CA1@eznet.net> References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <47rhmn$rq1@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin-18.eznet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Windows; I; 16bit) Mike McCarty wrote: > )actually it's the FBI and they want the tecos to provide up to 1% of > )their system capacity for phone tapping in high crime (1.e. urban) > )areas. Scares the hell out of me!! What are there real intentions? Why > )so many simultaneous taps? Sounds very Orwellian to me..... > > It is positively tyrannical. It violates the Federal Constitution, and > the Constitution of every state of the union, being unreasonable search, > and without a warrant or a judge. Before doing the Supreme Court's job for them, you need to avail yourself of all of the facts that they will have. 1) The FBI is requesting changes to telco hardware and software that will allow the capability of simultaneously monitoring 1% of all phones connected through each central office, instead of the part-of-a-percent that is available now. They are not proposing to begin randomly monitoring that 1% just because the equipment would be in place. 2) The FBI's proposal says nothing about eliminating the warrant requirement for wiretapping. They want the ability to carry out whatever taps are authorized by the warrant(s), which they can't always do simultaneously with the telcos' present setups. If you (meaning every citizent, not just Mike) want to protect your civil rights, you must first be aware of exactly what they are. This includes knowing the case law that interprets the Constitution, as well as the special rulings made in your respective states. Your local college may offer a credit course in Constitutional Law. It is VERY interesting to study. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:12:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.starlink.com!usenet From: Bill Funk Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: 9 Nov 1995 22:43:41 GMT Organization: Star Link Internet Services Lines: 22 Message-ID: <47u06u$nat@pegasus.starlink.com> References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <47rhmn$rq1@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-27.starlink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) >)>Today news announced CIA wants to be able to tap 1% of phones and >)>is trying to pass a bill to do so. This is to tap random phones >)>in high crime areas, not specific individuals. .. >It is positively tyrannical. It violates the Federal Constitution, and >the Constitution of every state of the union, being unreasonable search, >and without a warrant or a judge. > >Mike It's unconstitutional in what way? All they've done is ASK for the $ to set the system up. This is in no way unconstitutional. It was also not said at all that they would place a tap without a warrant. It would appear that you need to slow down and read what you read. We would *all* do well to keep an eye on this, of course, as it *can* be a great temptation to re-vamp the system into something the framers of the constitution never intended, for example, "carpet bombing" warrants. Bill From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!eos.eos.net!dialup06.eos.net!user From: edarnold@eos.net (Ed Arnold) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 19:15:02 -0400 Organization: Exodus Lines: 25 Message-ID: References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup06.eos.net In article <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com>, robert-s@ix.netcom.com (Robert I Sinclair ) wrote: > In charles1@netcom.com (charles > copeland) writes: > > > >Today news announced CIA wants to be able to tap 1% of phones and > >is trying to pass a bill to do so. This is to tap random phones > >in high crime areas, not specific individuals. > > > >Sounds like they will be investing in a boatload of scanners soon. > actually it's the FBI and they want the tecos to provide up to 1% of > their system capacity for phone tapping in high crime (1.e. urban) > areas. Scares the hell out of me!! What are there real intentions? Why > so many simultaneous taps? Sounds very Orwellian to me..... I think you're right. This has to be the FBI, because the CIA is not responsible for domestic affairs and crimes unless they affect foreign affairs. And besides, there are other facts left out, like having to have probable cause before a warrant is issued by a judge, etc. Ed Arnold edarnold@eos.net and other select sites along the highway. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eznet.net!news2.eznet.net!news From: D Stark Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 07:37:42 -0800 Organization: NF2G Enterprises Lines: 27 Message-ID: <30A371C6.6EA9@eznet.net> References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <47rhmn$rq1@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> <30A251FE.CA1@eznet.net> <47u1bj$s6f@hermes.oc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin-13.eznet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Windows; I; 16bit) ALenard@invpost.justice.gov wrote: > Right. And the FBI certainly has no history what-so-ever of violating the civil > rights of citizens via illegal wiretaps. > > I have taken Constitutional Law but it sounds like we should be having you post a > course to enlighten us all here on the net, since your opinions and "facts" > certainly are different from what the rest of us learned. Thank you for posting your opinion - all 3 times. I will only reply once. The government is unlikely to block the FBI's attempts to have telco technology upgraded because they have made legal errors in the past and MAY do so again. The way to have things like this handled is within the system. Whether you think "the system" works or not, it's the only one we have right now and it won't pay any attention to hysterical anarchistic rantings. The only REAL solution to the wiretap "problem" is to put the FBI out of business by eliminating crime. Any suggestions on how that should be done are off-topic for this newsgroup, but I would be happy to be entertained by email. 73 de Dave, NF2G dstark@eznet.net From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!umcc.umich.edu!not-for-mail From: lbutler@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Les Butler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: 10 Nov 1995 09:59:53 -0500 Organization: University of Michigan Computing Club (UMCC) Lines: 39 Message-ID: <47vpd9$6e5@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: umcc.umcc.umich.edu In article , Ed Arnold wrote: >In article <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com>, robert-s@ix.netcom.com >(Robert I Sinclair ) wrote: > >> In charles1@netcom.com (charles >> copeland) writes: >> > >> >Today news announced CIA wants to be able to tap 1% of phones and >> >is trying to pass a bill to do so. This is to tap random phones >> >in high crime areas, not specific individuals. >> > >> >Sounds like they will be investing in a boatload of scanners soon. >> actually it's the FBI and they want the tecos to provide up to 1% of >> their system capacity for phone tapping in high crime (1.e. urban) >> areas. Scares the hell out of me!! What are there real intentions? Why >> so many simultaneous taps? Sounds very Orwellian to me..... > > >I think you're right. This has to be the FBI, because the CIA is not >responsible for domestic affairs and crimes unless they affect foreign >affairs. And besides, there are other facts left out, like having to have >probable cause before a warrant is issued by a judge, etc. > >Ed Arnold > >edarnold@eos.net and other select sites along the highway. Besides that the CIa wouldn't ask for permission anyway. They'd just do it and try not to get caught. Remember the Contra arms dealings? Les -- Les Butler KB8WKE.... Fire Notification Network of Michigan Detroit's First Paging Network! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:03 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!winternet.com!news.minn.net!skypoint.com!umn.edu!news From: Jeremy Subject: Minneapolis/St. Paul Freqs? Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: Sender: news@news.cis.umn.edu (Usenet News Administration) Nntp-Posting-Host: dialup-17-c-166.gw.umn.edu Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Organization: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Thu, 9 Nov 1995 20:55:33 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Lines: 7 I'm looking for any interesting Frequencies in the Metro Area. I would like to share some of mine. Anyone interested, post reply or e-mail me. Jeremy hurs0009@tc.umn.edu From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!io.org!winternet.com!news.minn.net!news From: Jeff Seale Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Minneapolis/St. Paul Freqs? Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 11:01:51 -0600 Organization: MinnNet Lines: 53 Message-ID: <30A3857F.AC1@legarto.minn.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-36.minn.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Macintosh; I; 68K) Jeremy wrote: > > I'm looking for any interesting Frequencies in the Metro Area. I would > like to share some of mine. Anyone interested, post reply or e-mail me. > > Jeremy > hurs0009@tc.umn.edu Give these a try: HHH METRODOME ------------- 155.025 Operations (Maintenance, Concessions, First Aid) 153.965 First Aid (secondary) 464.575 SIMS Security F1 461.05 SIMS Security F2 460.25 Traffic Control (Mpls. Police F4) 464.775 Twins 464.375 Vikings F1 (suites) 464.5 Vikings F2 (security, operations) 464.55 Gophers (security, ushers) 155.755 Gophers (shuttle buses) ST. PAUL CIVIC CENTER - 154.6 MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES - 464.3625 NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER (BLAINE) ------------------------------- F1 464.325 F2 464.475 ROLLERBLADE INC. ---------------- F1 461.6875 F2 464.7125 ORDWAY MUSIC THEATER -------------------- 154.57, 154.6, 461.0625, 461.9875, 463.6875, 464.5125 ORPHEUM THEATER --------------- F1 464.2375 F2 464.525 SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA --------------------------- F1 461.85 F2 467.775 CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATER - 154.515 I hope these help you out. Want more? E-mail me. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:06 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!spcuna!metro.atlanta.com!vertigo!not-for-mail From: bvtrader@cy.com (Buddy Trader) Subject: Re: Modifiable 2006 date-codes? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 07 Nov 1995 06:18:29 GMT Organization: CyberNet Reply-To: bvtrader@cy.com References: <476o1d$9i2@news.magi.com> X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.113 Lines: 15 gebara@magi.com (George Gebara) wrote: >I'm considering the purchase of a Radio Shack 2006 scanner. It has a >data-code of "5A4". Is this a modifiable unit for the purposes of 800MHz >band reception? If not, which codes are applicable? > >Please via e-mail to gebara@magi.com. > >Thank-you! > > George, I believe I am correct in saying this, but I think all 2006s were modifiable. Buddy Trader From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.wwwi.com!news.asu.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!news.Cerritos.edu!vax.cerritos.edu!rosar001 From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: MODs for BC200xlt wanted Date: 9 Nov 95 14:01:59 PST Organization: Cerritos College, Norwalk CA Lines: 5 Message-ID: <1995Nov9.140159.1@vax.cerritos.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: black.cerritos.edu I want to know if somebody has came up with a mod that can increase the search/scan rate of the BC200XLT or a list of all mods possible for this rig. Thanks!!! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rem121@aol.com (REM121) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: MODs for BC200xlt wanted Date: 10 Nov 1995 14:05:43 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 38 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4807q7$je@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <1995Nov9.140159.1@vax.cerritos.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <1995Nov9.140159.1@vax.cerritos.edu>, rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) writes: >Subject: MODs for BC200xlt wanted >From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) >Date: 9 Nov 95 14:01:59 PST > >I want to know if somebody has came up with a mod that can >increase the search/scan rate of the BC200XLT or a list of >all mods possible for this rig. > >Thanks!!! If you replace the 400khz ceramic resonator on the clock circuit with an 800khz, you will (a little) more than double the scan rate. However, there are three other changes: A) It cuts the light timer in half (light stays on for about 10 seconds). B) It cuts the delay in half (About 1 second) C) The scan rate is sooo fast that the bank indicators do not have a chance to blink. (Therefore they can only tell you which banks are enabled, but not which one is active). IMHO these slight drawbacks are far outweighed by the increased speed. Ron P.S. As far as mods for this rig, I know of: 1) Cell restore (Simple) 2) Battery life extension (Simple) 3) On/Off switch for display light (Moderate difficulty) 4) Speed increase. (Simple/Moderate difficulty) 5) Earphone audio improvement (Simple) 6) Channel Increase (Major hack job). Does anyone know of any others? From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interserv.net!usenet From: halld@admin.ci.seattle.wa.us Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Mods for Bearcat 210 XW Date: 9 Nov 1995 01:06:09 GMT Organization: InterServ News Service Lines: 3 Message-ID: <47rk61$h38@data.interserv.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 156.74.160.167 X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) Are there any freq. Mods for the Uniden Bearcat 210 XW If so can you send me a copy or let me know where I can get them From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!psgrain!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!eff!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!info.usuhs.mil!usenet From: fenian001@aol.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Motorold hand held help Date: 6 Nov 1995 18:08:19 GMT Organization: National Naval Medical Center Lines: 30 Message-ID: <47liuj$8nn@info.usuhs.mil> NNTP-Posting-Host: 131.158.70.104 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) Fellow netters, I just came across three radios and a compatible charger. The radios are Motorola MTX-900. They have a telephone keypad, 6 channel, ABC switch, and have the adapter and secret service ear set, rubber duckie 8" antenna. Also on the side of the radio there is the standard push to talk pad, a private response button and a button that has a telephone head set. The model number is 673APA0237. After I charged the radios and turned them on I got a steady tone. I take it that thus means I am locked out and the radios need to be re-programmed. My questions are 1. Are these radios worth anything? 2. How much does it cost to have them re-programmed? 3. If I trade them or sell them how much are these worth? 4. What would be a good trade for this set? Any help would be appreciated. I live in the WASH DC area. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: <76712.1340@compuserve.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: My BC-800XLT off freq in 800 Mhz Date: 9 Nov 1995 03:58:11 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 5 Message-ID: <47ru8j$jk0@dub-news-svc-5.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dd29-132.compuserve.com Content-Type: text/plain Keywords: 800XLT Content-length: 321 X-Newsreader: AIR Mosaic (16-bit) version 1.00.198.07 Any ideas? My BC-800XLT is off by @20Mhz in the 800 range, but is on freq for all other bands. I have tried to adjust the trimmer caps on the plug-in board w/out success. Also, does anyone know how to tune the receiver sensitivity and/or expand the frequencies? Are there any keypad options which are not documented? From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:11 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!saluki-news.wham.siu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!rutgers!njitgw.njit.edu!hertz.njit.edu!rxy5310 From: rxy5310@hertz.njit.edu (Rolan) Subject: Re: Mysterious transmissions on my scanner... Message-ID: <1995Nov6.035756.24683@njitgw.njit.edu> Sender: news@njit.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: hertz.njit.edu Organization: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey References: <478o13$3i7@data.interserv.net> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 03:57:56 GMT Lines: 12 Some businesses and hospitals use voice pagers- where one person calls a phone #, speaks a message, and then the message is relayed over the radio waves and heard through the pager. -()---()---()---()---()---()---()---()---()---()---()---()---()---()---()- Rolan Yang http://hertz.njit.edu/~rxy5310 Electrical Engineer rxy5310@hertz.njit.edu kyurius@tsb.weschke.com VR,ROBOTICS,FENCING,HACKING,INDUSTRIAL MUSIC,ART,EXPLOSIVES,INLINE SKATING THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS. -()---()---()---()---()---()-----()-()---()---()---()---()---()---()---()- 4 out of 10 people are annoyed by ^ this. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Philip J. Smith <102046.1742@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Mysterious transmissions on my scanner... Date: 7 Nov 1995 06:35:32 GMT Organization: Citadel Software Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47munk$77k$3@mhade.production.compuserve.com> References: I live very close to a cellular tower and I receive cellular call images anywhere between 435 and 512 MHz on a non-800 MHz radio. Cellular calls have a distinct 6 kHz carrier tone that is unmistakeable (once you've listened in on the real 869-894 cellular band). From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tweety.sna.com!ttyB0.shasta.com!rimfire From: rimfire@shasta.com (Garry Hobart) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Mysterious transmissions on my scanner... Date: Thu, 9 Nov 1995 02:34:34 Organization: STAR Network Services Lines: 16 Message-ID: References: <47munk$77k$3@mhade.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ttyb0.shasta.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <47munk$77k$3@mhade.production.compuserve.com> Philip J. Smith <102046.1742@CompuServe.COM> writes: >From: Philip J. Smith <102046.1742@CompuServe.COM> >Subject: Re: Mysterious transmissions on my scanner... >Date: 7 Nov 1995 06:35:32 GMT >I live very close to a cellular tower and I receive cellular call >images anywhere between 435 and 512 MHz on a non-800 MHz radio. >Cellular calls have a distinct 6 kHz carrier tone that is >unmistakeable (once you've listened in on the real 869-894 >cellular band). You are probably recieving an "image". A multiple of the original frequency. 73 de Garry From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!catseye.bluemarble.net!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.shadow.net!news From: Mike Fink Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Navy Seal freqs Date: 9 Nov 1995 02:20:27 GMT Organization: Shadow Information Services, Inc. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47rohb$3n6@bud.shadow.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-ftl1-39.shadow.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I am going to a Navy SEAL demonstration Saturday any hints on where to scan,I am guessing 30-74Mhz,138-146Mhz,220-400Mhz,406-420Mhz. Thanks Mike From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dns.crocker.com!wizard.pn.com!news.zeitgeist.net!news.pixi.com!usenet From: jcseeger@pixi.com (James C Seeger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Navy Seal freqs Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 10:15:39 GMT Organization: Pacific Information eXchange, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <47v8n3$c2o@rigel.pixi.com> References: <47rohb$3n6@bud.shadow.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: rodan19.pixi.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Mike Fink wrote: >I am going to a Navy SEAL demonstration Saturday any hints on where >to scan,I am guessing 30-74Mhz,138-146Mhz,220-400Mhz,406-420Mhz. >Thanks Mike 138-146 _|_ _________( )_________ Air mailto:jcseeger@pixi.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!mr.net!news.mr.net!wavefront.com!usenet From: Kirk Prodzinski Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Need battery memory mod for pro-2026 please Date: 8 Nov 1995 00:56:31 GMT Organization: WaveFront Communications, Inc. Lines: 3 Message-ID: <47ov7v$25n@wavefront.wavefront.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: lumts-1-50.luminet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40418 alt.radio.scanner:25085 I have heard that there is a battery mod to help keep the memories for the pro-2026, if anyone has it, please send it over. Thanks! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cirrus.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!olivea!decwrl!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Subject: Re: NEED CASH?!!...Don't You? Date: 10 Nov 1995 02:49:19 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 108 Message-ID: <47uejf$gh8@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf10-29.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Nov 09 6:49:19 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 NT Xref: news.epix.net rec.puzzles:51964 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4572 rec.pyrotechnics:37556 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17003 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12536 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21285 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11488 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94098 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31771 rec.radio.amateur.space:5661 rec.radio.cb:24354 rec.radio.noncomm:4957 rec.radio.scanner:40529 rec.radio.shortwave:65850 rec.radio.swap:50660 rec.roller-coaster:23138 rec.running:45109 rec.scouting:37523 rec.scuba:80021 rec.skiing.alpine:32633 In article <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu>, backman@hawaii.edu says... > >BEGIN -- Cut Here -- cut here >Before you start thinking oh no not one of these, take the time to read this >completely. Just save and print it out or print it out for later but you >really need to pay attention to this. Ready? OK here we go! > >I thought these things were scams also but in the last week I received >$50,000. in the mail from people around the world. I don't know about pyramid >schemes or anything like that but I do know I made $50,000 and all it cost me [snip] > This list will become more valuable as it grows in size. This is a >service. And IT IS PERFECTLY LEGAL! If you have any doubts as to the legality >of this service, please refer to Title 18,h sections 1302 NS 1341 of the >Postal Lottery Laws. > Well, unfortunately, the U.S.P.S. disagrees with you about the legality and the statistics professors out there at the University of Hawaii will be glad to tell you that chain letters require more people than the population of the earth to succeed more than a few levels. Here is what the U.S.P.S. has to say: ftp://garbo.uwasa.fi/pc/docs-net/chain.txt: " FROM THE UNITED STATES POSTMASTER GENERAL: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Chain Letters A chain letter is a "get rich quick" scheme that promises that your mail box will soon be stuffed full of cash if you decide to participate. You're told you can make thousands of dollars every month if you follow the detailed instructions in the letter. A typical chain letter includes names and addresses of several individuals whom you may or may not know. You are instructed to send a certain amount of money--usually $5--to the person at the top of the list, and then elim- inate that name and add yours to the bottom. You are then instructed to mail copies of the letter to a few more individuals who will hopefully repeat the entire process. The letter promises that if they follow the same procedure, your name will gradually move to the top of the list and you'll receive money -- lots of it. There's at least one problem with chain letters. They're illegal if they request money or other items of value and promise a substantial return to the participants. Chain letters are a form of gambling, and sending them through the mail (or delivering them in person or by computer, but mailing money to participate) violates Title 18, United States Code, Section 1302, the Postal Lottery Statute. (Chain letters that ask for items of minor value, like picture postcards or recipes, are may be mailed, since such items are not things of value within the meaning of the law.) Recently, high-tech chain letters have begun surfacing. They may be dis- seminated over the Internet, or may require the copying and mailing of computer disks rather than paper. Regardless of what technology is used to advance the scheme, if the mail is used at any step along the way, it is still illegal. The main thing to remember is that a chain letter is simply a bad invest- ment. You certainly won't get rich. You will receive little or no money. The few dollars you may get will probably not be as much as you spend making and mailing copies of the chain letter. Chain letters don't work because the promise that all participants in a chain letter will be winners is mathematically impossible. Also, many people participate, but do not send money to the person at the top of the list. Some others create a chain letter that lists their name numerous times--in various forms with different addressee. So, in reality, all the money in a chain is going to one person. Do not be fooled if the chain letter is used to sell inexpensive reports on credit, mail order sales, mailing lists, or other topics. The primary purpose is to take your money, not to sell information. "Selling" a prod- uct does not ensure legality. Be doubly suspicious if there's a claim that the U.S. Postal Service or U.S. Postal Inspection Service has declared the letter legal. This is said only to mislead you. Neither the Postal Service nor Postal Inspectors give prior approval to any chain letter. Participating in a chain letter is a losing proposition. Turn over any chain letter you receive that asks for money or other items of value to your local postmaster or nearest Postal Inspector. Write on the mailing envelope of the letter or in a separate transmittal letter, "I received this in the mail and believe it may be illegal." From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!news.radian.com.!PC09962 From: Jimmy_Nelson@radian.com (Jimmy_Nelson) Newsgroups: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Subject: Re: NEED CASH?!!...Don't You? Date: Fri, 10 Nov 95 00:30:56 GMT Organization: Radian Corporation Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47u6ge$7c3@zippy.radian.com> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: pc09962.radian.com Keywords: SCAM ALERT!!ALERT!! X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.puzzles:51967 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4573 rec.pyrotechnics:37560 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17005 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12537 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21289 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11490 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94099 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31772 rec.radio.amateur.space:5662 rec.radio.cb:24356 rec.radio.noncomm:4958 rec.radio.scanner:40530 rec.radio.shortwave:65853 rec.radio.swap:50664 rec.roller-coaster:23139 rec.running:45110 rec.scouting:37528 rec.scuba:80024 rec.skiing.alpine:32639 Give me a break!! The sad thing is that there are people out there that will actually do what you say and you will make money. Please don't post this crap here again. Scum like you will get it in the end...I believe you are what we all call a scam artist!! NO ONE FOLLOW THIS GUYS ADVICE!! SCAM ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!wetware!wsrcc.com!news.orst.edu!news.PEAK.ORG!billn From: billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) Newsgroups: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Subject: Re: NEED CASH?!!...Don't You? Followup-To: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Date: 10 Nov 1995 03:36:08 GMT Organization: CS Outreach Services, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Lines: 10 Message-ID: <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: peak.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.puzzles:51972 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4574 rec.pyrotechnics:37565 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17007 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12539 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21292 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11492 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94108 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31775 rec.radio.amateur.space:5664 rec.radio.cb:24358 rec.radio.noncomm:4959 rec.radio.scanner:40535 rec.radio.shortwave:65859 rec.radio.swap:50672 rec.roller-coaster:23141 rec.running:45114 rec.scouting:37531 rec.scuba:80038 rec.skiing.alpine:32653 Please people, don't post all sorts of responses to this spam - it will not do any good. What will work is sending a complaint to postmaster@hawaii.edu, including the complete article. You will find that the person will have a severe "talking to" by the administrator - if the account is not pulled. Most universities have a statement in their user agreement that such posts are illegal and ground for immediate account revocation. Bill From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news.nic.surfnet.nl!news.sara.nl!news.pi.net!news From: CyberHals@pi-user.pi.net Newsgroups: rec.skiing.alpine,rec.scuba,rec.scouting,rec.running,rec.roller-coaster,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.puzzles Subject: Re: NEED CASH?!!...Don't You? Date: Fri, 10 Nov 95 17:07:11 PDT Organization: Planet Internet Lines: 3 Message-ID: References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ven35.pi.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Xref: news.epix.net rec.skiing.alpine:32677 rec.scuba:80061 rec.scouting:37540 rec.running:45127 rec.roller-coaster:23145 rec.radio.swap:50693 rec.radio.shortwave:65875 rec.radio.scanner:40543 rec.radio.noncomm:4961 rec.radio.cb:24365 rec.radio.amateur.space:5670 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31777 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94121 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11495 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21299 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12542 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17012 rec.pyrotechnics:37576 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4576 rec.puzzles:51982 Get fucked by a German shepard. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!simtel!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: <76712.1340@compuserve.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Need mods for PRO-39 Date: 9 Nov 1995 05:22:56 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47s37g$lao@dub-news-svc-5.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dd29-132.compuserve.com Content-Type: text/plain Keywords: PRO-39 Content-length: 227 X-Newsreader: AIR Mosaic (16-bit) version 1.00.198.07 Please tell me how to unblock the PRO-39 ("Patrolman" portable). I am interested in all band mods available. Also, are there any keypad options? Can the delay time and scan rates be changed? Any help will be appreciated! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!hyperion.wright.edu!desire.wright.edu!s004aas From: s004aas@desire.wright.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: need ohio frequencies & pro46 mods Message-ID: <1995Nov7.233840.46687@desire.wright.edu> Date: 7 Nov 95 23:38:40 EST Organization: Wright State University Lines: 3 I am looking for any Ohio frequencies. Can anyone help me out? Especially southern ohio. Also any mods for the RS PRO46? From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!van-bc!io.org!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: NEW Ontario 800mhz Frequencies!!!! Date: Tue, 07 Nov 1995 23:38:08 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 24 Message-ID: <47og3s$6bb@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I've added some new stuff including new Frequencies for Sudbury Waterloo Ontario East York Hamilton London Windsor ....and more most are not yet in use but will be soon!! check it out and let me know what you think. Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!hopper.acm.org!ACM.ORG!MULLIGAN From: mulligan@ACM.ORG (F. Barry Mulligan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Newer Cordless Freqs? Date: 11 Nov 1995 06:34:47 GMT Organization: ACM Network Services Lines: 31 Message-ID: <481g67$r0n@hopper.acm.org> Reply-To: mulligan@ACM.ORG NNTP-Posting-Host: acm.org > ... the channel frequencies for cordless phones? From the FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies on ftp://oak.oakland.edu as /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/scanner.faf Cordless Telephone [15.233] Chan Base Handset Chan Base Handset 1 43.72 48.76 16 46.61 49.67 2 43.74 48.84 17 B 46.63 49.845 3 43.82 48.86 18 C 46.67 49.86 4 43.84 48.92 19 46.71 49.77 5 43.92 49.02 20 D 46.73 49.875 6 43.96 49.08 21 A 46.77 49.83 7 44.12 49.10 22 E 46.83 49.89 8 44.16 49.16 23 46.87 49.93 9 44.18 49.20 24 46.93 49.99 10 44.20 49.24 25 46.97 49.97 11 44.32 49.28 12 44.36 49.36 Chs A - E handset frequencies 13 44.40 49.40 are also used for baby room 14 44.46 49.46 monitors and low power 15 44.48 49.50 handie-talkies. Effective 05 June 95, an additional 15 channels are authorized and the original 10 channels are renumbered 16-25. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!intac!magsystems!143!bob.rothenberg From: Bob.Rothenberg@143.magsystems.com (Bob Rothenberg) Date: 07 Nov 95 13:56:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: NJ Scanner Freq Message-ID: <6e8_9511080045@magsystems.com> Organization: MAG Systems, Inc/TFP BBS Lines: 9 Since I am new to scanning I need interesting frequenies in the Central NJ area, especially Hunterdon County, to get started. If anyone can send me a list or tell me where to find this info, it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help-----BobR -- | FTN net : Bob Rothenberg 1:2604/143 | Internet: Bob.Rothenberg@143.magsystems.com | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. | The Funny Papers (MAG) Gateway From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!gatech2!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!hookup!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Ontario M.T.O.on Web page - Monitor snowploughs & road conditions Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 09:35:06 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 18 Message-ID: <47s7f5$c2g@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I added The MTO frequencies for Ontario to my web page. You can find in the Ontario Section of the page at http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ Monitoring The M.T.O. you can learn about winter road conditions, snowplough locations and more. Have fun. Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!panix!not-for-mail From: clay@panix.com (Clay Irving) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: OPTOELECTRONICS '456 Date: 7 Nov 1995 08:17:37 -0500 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 35 Message-ID: <47nm9h$91a@panix.com> References: <47f8li$9gn@grumpy.magg.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com In prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) writes: >In article <47f8li$9gn@grumpy.magg.net> iworks@magg.net (Adam Dolde) writes: >>From: iworks@magg.net (Adam Dolde) >>Subject: OPTOELECTRONICS '456 >>Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 08:39:15 GMT >>I'd like to have some info on the OPTO 456 computer interface for a >>PRO-2006. Also does anybody know what OPTO's URL is? >>Thanks >>-=Adam=- >No URL I know of, here's the info out of their ad (which appears regularly in >every scanner/communications magazine on the planet): > >(800) 327-5912 Orders >(305) 771-2050 Information >(305) 771-2052 Fax > >They are in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They are working on a Web site -- They had good information there, but it looks like they closed the door until they're ready... Clay Irving, N2VKG Scanning Reference -- - o - o Clay Irving (clay@panix.com), N2VKG o - o o AEC NYC ARES, New York County o - Deputy Radio Operator, NYC RACES, New York County - o - - Start --> http://www.panix.com/clay From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news.dell.com!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!boingo.amil.jhu.edu!blaze.cs.jhu.edu!darwin.sura.net!bcfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us!bcfreenet!a031282t From: a031282t@bcfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us (Nick Buchko) Newsgroups: dfw.forsale,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,austin.forsale,tx.forsale Subject: Re: OptoElectronics R10 Communications Interceptor Followup-To: dfw.forsale,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,austin.forsale,tx.forsale Date: 9 Nov 1995 08:12:59 GMT Organization: SEFLIN Free-Net - Broward Lines: 39 Message-ID: <47sd6b$lru@bcfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us> References: <45bik2$m3q@villa.fc.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: bcfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net dfw.forsale:20373 rec.radio.scanner:40470 alt.radio.scanner:25117 rec.radio.swap:50600 austin.forsale:40383 tx.forsale:13870 vidiot (vidiot@paranoia.com) wrote: : Continuous coverage from 30mghz-2ghz...tunes automatically to the : closest/strongest broadcasting signal. Great for situations where : you'd like to monitor but don't know the frequency or have a freq. : counter available. Paid $360.+expenses less than a year or so ago. : Asking $300.00 Used VERY_LITTLE. Excellent condition. Comes with : original telescopic antenna, extra rubber duckie antenna, and power : adapter (for built-in battery). We used this device for counter- : survellaince on someone, who where watching our friends...worked : as expected. Excellent for the scanner,radio buff, who already : has most of this type of equipment. Comes with manual as well. : Optoelectronics still sells this same device in their catalogs and : distributors for about $359.00. Can ship COD if need be. Email : if interested. : -- : -----------------------------vidiot@paranoia.com------------------------ : Ever feel like you're being watched?.....you will- : ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- I just wanted to tell you that I was looking through an electronics magazine and there was an ad from Optoectronics selling that unit for $299 BRAND NEW!!! They reduced the price by $100. If you want to buy one the number is 1-800-327-5912 See Ya Scooby Doo Nick at Net Nick Buchko************************************************************************ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!globe.indirect.com!usenet From: KC7IPY Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Price for a BC-2500xlt? Date: 7 Nov 1995 08:51:53 GMT Organization: ****** Lines: 12 Message-ID: <47n6n9$iou@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: s11.phxslip2.indirect.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Okay, I am thinking about selling my BC-2500xlt (non cellular version) soon. What would be a fair price for this? Of course $100 is out of the question and $300 is too much. Opinions? The Radio is 1 year old, fairly good condition. Would include 2 batteries, charger, leather case, manual, and original box. -Lyle Tanner (KC7IPY) -radio@goodnet.com -ltanner@indirect.com -http://www.disaster.net/icp/ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.deltanet.com!usenet From: fraiser@deltanet.com (Robert Cross) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Pro-2006 Scanner For Sale Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 02:37:55 GMT Organization: Delta Internet Services, Anaheim, CA Lines: 13 Message-ID: <47rr5h$isr@news2.deltanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sbd0125.deltanet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.113 Pro-2006 Realistic Scanner For Sale I am the second owner of the scanner. The original owner did some modifications to it. Like restoring Cellular, adding l.e.d.s, switches for tape recording, etc.. I removed all but two of his modifications. The cellular and the scan speedup. So the case has holes in it, two small ones on the front and several in the back. The case is not worn out. The scanner works great and the display and buttons are perfect. I have the original box, manual and the tech manual. Best Offer. Please reply by mail: fraiser@deltanet.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!oronet!au.oro.net!kreuz From: Reginal Cross Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: PRO-37 MOD?? Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 19:53:37 -0800 Organization: "oronet, Penn Valley, CA" Lines: 6 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: au.oro.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII NNTP-Posting-User: kreuz Amybody got the mods for a Realistic Pro-37 ??? thanks in advance. -kreuz@oro.net From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!catseye.bluemarble.net!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jsirhal@ix.netcom.com (James Sirhal ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: pro-62 Date: 9 Nov 1995 04:11:13 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <47rv11$98p@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sd12-05.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 08 8:11:13 PM PST 1995 I have a pro- 62 and I know that it is posibul to recive transmitions that originat on blocked freq's on resinet or harmonic freq's. But I cant remember the formula to calculat those harmonic freq's. pleas help, ether the formula or modes would help. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Philip J. Smith <102046.1742@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Q: Best scanner to convert to celluar scan? Date: 7 Nov 1995 06:11:21 GMT Organization: Citadel Software Lines: 12 Message-ID: <47mta9$77k$1@mhade.production.compuserve.com> References: <4771ta$1tj@news.usit.net> I own a Bearcat/Uniden 890XLT that only required moving a resistor to allow the CPU to access the 824-849 and 869-894 ranges. The resistor that has to be moved is surface-mounted; even with a decent soldering pen it was a tedious task. The BC890XLT is not a wonderful performer as far as reception goes. It balances the lousy specs with neato-gizmo bells and whistles and 100 ch/sec scan and search. Someone I know just purchased a new BC890XLT from Communications Electronics and despite all the crap about the 890 having "a new CPU", we unblocked the unit with no trouble. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: sbh16@aol.com (SBH16) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shack and Police Call Date: 8 Nov 1995 19:58:34 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47rjnq$nl3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <46r77k$nsa@news.udel.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <46r77k$nsa@news.udel.edu>, john <89421@udel.edu> writes: >I would like to forget PC and RS and think towards the number one scanner >source, SCANNER MASTER. Their 800 number is: 1-800-248-5441. I have >been very pleased with their DC Area edition and they cover the entire >US. I recommend anyone to give them a call. How much does it cost? Steve From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.et.byu.edu!news.byu.edu!hamblin.math.byu.edu!bert.cs.byu.edu!bannerd From: DJB Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Realistic Pro-26 Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 15:44:11 -0700 Organization: Brigham Young University Lines: 13 Message-ID: References: <44unq2$aqs$1@mhafc.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bert.cs.byu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <44unq2$aqs$1@mhafc.production.compuserve.com> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40472 alt.radio.scanner:25119 On 4 Oct 1995, Jeff Goldman wrote: > It costs approx $400 including delivery to have the uncensored version in > 2 days from Javiation. > > -Jeff > > Anyone have the phone number for Javiation? -Dave -bannerd@cs.byu.edu From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!news.tcst.com!op.net!news.fyionline.com!news-out.internetmci.com!internetMCI!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.uiowa.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.iadfw.net!usenet From: tyronet@airmail.net (THE COUGAR) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: REALISTIC PRO-46,,IS IT GOOD?? Date: Tue, 07 Nov 1995 07:38:54 GMT Organization: Internet America Lines: 9 Message-ID: <47mrc9$ec5@news.iadfw.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dal14-3.ppp.iadfw.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 I have a chance to buy a pro-46 for $100.00...is this a good buy. Anyone own one,,do you like it?? Thanks in advance for your input. "Consensus is the absence of | Peace be unto thee from THE COUGAR in DALLAS leadership", Margret Thatcher | AKA tyronet@airmail.net (:=) From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!copper.ucs.indiana.edu!cgafah From: craig todd gafah Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RS Pro 51 Date: Thu, 9 Nov 1995 18:08:31 -0500 Organization: Indiana University, Bloomington Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: copper.ucs.indiana.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: cgafah@copper.ucs.indiana.edu I noticed that Radio Shack is having a sale on the Pro 51. It is $199.99. I wrote this message for several reasons. First of all, if any of you bought a Pro 51 within the last 30 days, bring your receipt in and get a credit for the difference you paid. Second of all, are the new Pro 51's able to be modified to receive cell calls, like the old ones were? Craig From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:37 1995 From: Alex_O@msn.com (Alex Oliva) Subject: RS Pro-36 Scanner Date: 8 Nov 95 19:44:22 -0800 Message-ID: <00001ff6+00002ee1@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 13 I need a little help here. I'm new at this scanner "mod" stuff, and here's my question... I have noticed that there are tons of mods out there for Tandy's PRO scanners. I have yet to see ANYTHING for the PRO-36 scanner. is this scanner "mod-less"?? Or is it comparable to another model? Or what? Even Radio Shack doesn't have it in their own faxback service. If anyone can lend me a hand here, i'd appreciate it. Where can I get mods for this scanner? I've tried just about every single web site with no success at all when it comes to the PRO-36. Thanks.... if you respond, please e-mail to alexo@kbbsnet.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!simtel!chi-news.cic.net!brutus.bright.net!news From: aexco@bright.net (Eric Adams) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Rubber Duck Losses Date: 7 Nov 1995 05:57:35 GMT Organization: AEX Electronics Lines: 30 Message-ID: <47msgf$gkd@brutus.bright.net> References: <526803300@366.chatlink.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: defi1-cs-8.dial.bright.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 In article <526803300@366.chatlink.com>, Fxx@sys366.chatlink.com says: > >OP>NetMsg #: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> > > >OP>From: Opie@here.com >OP>To: ** ALL ** > > > >OP>Ok this may sound stupid (it did to me), but can the FCC trace >OP>scanners. Say you are listening to an FBI freq. A friend of mine >OP>said and aquaintance of his was listening to a fbi freq in his car and >OP>the FCC followed him all around town till the cornered him. they >OP>asked why he was listening to those freqs. he told them he was just >OP>interested and they left him alone. <--- is this a load of crap or >OP>what? > >OP>I'm new to scanning and just picked up my first book, radio shack's >OP>"Police Call" any feedback would be appreciated. > > >OP>-*- Sent by NetACCESS: Easy-to-Use Internet E-mail & Usenet Newsgroups! > > > > >Sounds like your friend has to get a real life,too much TV bs. By theway, is it true that a 'typical rubber duck antenna has a -3db LOSS ?? From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!elvis.delphi.com!news.delphi.com!usenet From: bob93@delphi.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: SCAN/Future Scanning Systems Date: Wed, 8 Nov 95 19:33:58 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 14 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1f.delphi.com Anybody got any info on Future Scanning Systems, formerly of Bartlesville, Oklahoma? A couple of years ago they marketed an interface for use between Amiga computers and Icom Radios. It was a hardware/software package which started at about 150US, with a version which allowed for 2 radios to be hooked up for 25-30US more. Would appreciate either a post here, or e-mail from anyone who either knows if this company is still around (I do know the old phone nbr is no good) or might have one of these units still kicking around and wanting to sell it. Tnx to you all, es gud listening........Bob, near Williamsport PA From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!rclnews.eng.ohio-state.edu!odin.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!eos.eos.net!dialup06.eos.net!user From: edarnold@eos.net (Ed Arnold) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Scanner & VOX Recorder Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 18:58:06 -0400 Organization: Exodus Lines: 34 Message-ID: References: <47qsjg$89q@news.infi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup06.eos.net Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25134 rec.radio.scanner:40519 In article <47qsjg$89q@news.infi.net>, brueger@infi.net wrote: > I have a Radio Shack Pro-43 and I just bought a RS CTR-76 > VOX tape recorder. For years I had a CTR-82 VOX recorder that > worked fine for unattended scanner monitoring. I had to replace > it with the CTR-76. Well, the CTR-76's VOX circuitry is a little > more sensitive than the CTR-82. When the scanner is being powered > by the AC power supply and the recorder is in the VOX mode, it stays > on constantly (there must be a hum being generated by the scanner). > If I pull the power supply and just run the scanner on battery power, > the recorder work fine and only starts when there is a signal. > > Anyone have a solution to this problem? Do I need an attenuator > between the scanner and the tape recorder? Can I build one myself > or should I just by the Radio Shack 40db attenuator? > > Thanks > > Brian > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Brian J. Rueger | Hampton Div. of Fire & Rescue | "Who dares wins" > Paramedic/Firefighter | Squad-7 (Advanced Life Support) | > B.S.-C.J. Comm/IP/SEL | MSgt, USAF (Ret.) 49199 | NREMT-P > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unless you're getting hum... I use an attenuator cable (Radio Shack sells one) that works just fine. I set the VOX on High, and set the volume appropriately. Ed Arnold edarnold@eos.net and other select sites. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!beyond.escape.com!escape.com!marc_k From: marc_k@escape.com (marc_k) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Scanner & VOX Recorder Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Date: 10 Nov 1995 08:48:47 GMT Organization: Escape.Com Internet Access and Services Lines: 39 Message-ID: <47v3lf$fa5@beyond.escape.com> References: <47qsjg$89q@news.infi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: escape.escape.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25140 rec.radio.scanner:40531 Ed Arnold (edarnold@eos.net) wrote: : In article <47qsjg$89q@news.infi.net>, brueger@infi.net wrote: : > I have a Radio Shack Pro-43 and I just bought a RS CTR-76 : > VOX tape recorder. For years I had a CTR-82 VOX recorder that : > worked fine for unattended scanner monitoring. I had to replace : > it with the CTR-76. Well, the CTR-76's VOX circuitry is a little : > more sensitive than the CTR-82. When the scanner is being powered : > by the AC power supply and the recorder is in the VOX mode, it stays : > on constantly (there must be a hum being generated by the scanner). : > If I pull the power supply and just run the scanner on battery power, : > the recorder work fine and only starts when there is a signal. : > : > Anyone have a solution to this problem? Do I need an attenuator : > between the scanner and the tape recorder? Can I build one myself : > or should I just by the Radio Shack 40db attenuator? : > : > Thanks : > : > Brian : > : > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : > Brian J. Rueger | Hampton Div. of Fire & Rescue | "Who dares wins" : > Paramedic/Firefighter | Squad-7 (Advanced Life Support) | : > B.S.-C.J. Comm/IP/SEL | MSgt, USAF (Ret.) 49199 | : NREMT-P : > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Unless you're getting hum... I use an attenuator cable (Radio Shack sells : one) that works just fine. I set the VOX on High, and set the volume : appropriately. : Ed Arnold : edarnold@eos.net and other select sites. Also consider the possiblity of a ground loop...if that's your problem, try putting a audio transformer in-between the scanner and the tape recorder. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:43 1995 Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!newsserver.jvnc.net!jvnc.net!news From: Gee Ng Subject: Re: Scanner & VOX Recorder Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: Sender: news@tigger.jvnc.net (Zee News Genie) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Organization: Princeton Gamma-Tech References: <47qsjg$89q@news.infi.net> <47v3lf$fa5@beyond.escape.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 01:22:44 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 4.1.3_U1 sun4c) X-Url: news:47v3lf$fa5@beyond.escape.com Lines: 20 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25159 rec.radio.scanner:40559 marc_k@escape.com (marc_k) wrote: > >Also consider the possiblity of a ground loop...if that's your problem, >try putting a audio transformer in-between the scanner and the tape recorder. > I doubt it's a ground loop. You'd only have a ground loop if there is more than one connection between the scanner and the recorder. If there's only one audio cable between them, the only other path to create a loop would be thru the AC line(assuming the recorder is also using AC). But since most wall-warts are ungrounded, the scanner would still be floating when using it. The capacitance between the primary and secondary windings of the transformer should not be sufficient to pass enough 60/120Hz common-mode current to cause the hum. I think the original suspect, i.e. excessive ripple from the scanner's AC adapter and an insufficient power supply rejection ratio on the part of the scanner, is more likely. If that's the case, a regulated supply or an adapter with better output filtering should solve the problem. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!IntGame!news-out.internetmci.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!news.Cerritos.edu!vax.cerritos.edu!rosar001 From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Scanner frequency database wanted Date: 8 Nov 95 10:02:33 PST Organization: Cerritos College, Norwalk CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <1995Nov8.100233.1@vax.cerritos.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: black.cerritos.edu A friend of mine had told me that there is a 'scanner frequency database' that is sold in the market. I have no idea to where can I get this program. H said its a cd-rom that lists all frequencies in the world, which can also be searched via frequency, state, country, call sign, etc... If you have info about this product it would be of great benefit. Thank you for your time reading this post. Happy scanning! Jonathan Rosario rosar001@cerritos.edu Owner of a Uniden BC200xlt From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:45 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!torn!iaw.on.ca!news From: sstdenis@iaw.on.ca (Steve St. Denis) Subject: Re: Scanner frequency database wanted X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 Sender: news@iaw.on.ca (Charlie Root) Organization: Internet Access Worldwide Message-ID: References: <1995Nov8.100233.1@vax.cerritos.edu> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: nb1-10.iaw.on.ca Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 02:00:27 GMT Lines: 20 In article <1995Nov8.100233.1@vax.cerritos.edu>, rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) says: > >A friend of mine had told me that there is a 'scanner frequency database' that >is sold in the market. I have no idea to where can I get this program. H said >its a cd-rom that lists all frequencies in the world, which can also be >searched via frequency, state, country, call sign, etc... > >If you have info about this product it would be of great benefit. Thank you for >your time reading this post. > >Happy scanning! > >Jonathan Rosario >rosar001@cerritos.edu >Owner of a Uniden BC200xlt > Optoelectronics in Ft. Lauderdale FL. has a cd-rom fcc-database call 1-800-327-5912 for information $35.00 Steve sstdenis@iaw.on.ca From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: pergrim@aol.com (Pergrim) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Scanner frequency database wanted Date: 9 Nov 1995 20:27:38 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 23 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <47u9qa$728@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <1995Nov8.100233.1@vax.cerritos.edu> Reply-To: pergrim@aol.com (Pergrim) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com In response to: >A friend of mine had told me that there is a 'scanner frequency database' that >is sold in the market. I have no idea to where can I get this program. H said >its a cd-rom that lists all frequencies in the world, which can also be >searched via frequency, state, country, call sign, etc... PerCon provides frequency databases on CDROM. Our Winter 95 release of Spectrum starts shipping Nov 17th. It allows searching by frequency, frequency ranges, callsign, radio service code, city , county and company name. The latest release also supports the Opto Scout. The cost is $29.95 plus $7.50 S&H for over 3 million frequencies. You may view,print, or export to a UFDBF. For more info : http://www.bluemarble.net/~percon/ PerCon Corp 716-386-6015 716-386-6013 Fax Posted by Chuck Pergrim - Pres PerCon From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!ablecom!ns2.mainstreet.net!news.isp.net!newsadmin From: aklein@slip.net (aklein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Scanner Splatter? Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 22:08:20 GMT Lines: 20 Message-ID: <47m045$3ff@news2.isp.net> References: <47begp$esg@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfasc150.slip.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Guy Adams wrote: >I get a paging splatter over the 430-460mh band. I can hear an automated >paging system, and it may cover as much as 30 channels. I have a >BC120XLT scanner. Is it so loose that this paging system is able to >bleed all over it so much? Is the 120XLT so loose? Maybe. How close is that paging transmitter? And how many other transmitters (and cel-phone cells) are there within a mile or two radius? I have the same problem when passing a local hill. Intermod (what you call splatter) over 150, 450 and 800 MHz bands. Of course, there ARE a few hundred transmitters on the hill! With a much tighter receiver than a scanner. (A Motorola G strip, for those old enough to remember.) -- Al Klein - W2PMX From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!stallion.jsums.edu!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news.nic.surfnet.nl!news.sara.nl!news.pi.net!news From: rini.vermolen@pi.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: scannerfreq DUTCH Holland Date: Fri, 10 Nov 95 01:13:09 PDT Organization: Planet Internet Lines: 7 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: lei28.pi.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Wie kan mij helpen met frequentie's uit omgeving Alphen a/d rijn Bvd Rini Adres rini.vermolen@pi.net :-) From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!halcyon.com!briang From: briang@halcyon.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Seattle Frequencies Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 16:09:04 UNDEFINED Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 8 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm2-ip21.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] Being a newbie to the uhf scanner world, can anyone help with some of the better channels? Metro Buses, aircraft, fire, police agencies etc. Thanks. ...Brian Gregory is in Seattle on KIRO AM & FM and KNWX. http://www.halcyon.com/kiro/hello.html Read the Seattle Hometown News! http://www.halcyon.com/normg/snews.html From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!iol!news-out.internetmci.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: Brett Kappenman Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Seattle Frequency - Seattle Center, Kingdome, Key Arena, etc. Date: Tue, 07 Nov 1995 19:17:25 -0800 Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 1 Message-ID: <30A02145.173B@halcyon.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm3-ip11.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b1J (Windows; I; 32bit) Does anyone have a list or a link to a list? From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.ACO.net!aci.cvut.cz!ludviks Nntp-Posting-Host: 147.32.161.65 Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 10:29:46 +0000 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: ludviks@fsid.cvut.cz (Stepan Ludvik) Subject: Re: Shuttle Freq`s Message-ID: Lines: 0 References: Organization: FS CVUT From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!ub!newserve!jvc From: jvc@bingsuns.cc.binghamton.edu () Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Steve Dahl in Chicago Date: 8 Nov 1995 10:13:45 GMT Organization: Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY Lines: 17 Message-ID: <47pvsp$91u@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 128.226.1.20 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:65782 rec.radio.scanner:40437 Hi there! I was wondering if anyone in this newsgroup is a fan of the Steve Dahl show in Chicago. It's at 1000 khz (AM) on WMVP around 6:30am EST. The station use to be WLUP (same freq.) but for some reason back in '93 it changed to an all-sports format (yeechh). Steve Dahl is still on that freq. however. I'm wondering why his ex-cohost Gary Myer quit the Steve & Gary afternoon show. All I heard was something about Steve said something nasty about Gary's new wife, and Gary got pissed and split while they were on the air. I've been listening to his show for about 5 years, via ground-skip-waves all the way here in upstate NY, but since he switched to a morning time-slot, I can only hear about a half-hour of the show before dawn. It's a bummer 'cause Steve Dahl is the coolest, funniest person on the airwaves! (maybe the universe). Over by 'der! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!news From: Bob Tarte Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Steve Dahl in Chicago Date: 9 Nov 1995 01:14:31 GMT Organization: BEAT Magazine Lines: 28 Message-ID: <47rkln$ptq@spectator.cris.com> References: <47pvsp$91u@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: crc2-fddi.cris.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:47pvsp$91u@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:65803 rec.radio.scanner:40454 jvc@bingsuns.cc.binghamton.edu () wrote: > Hi there! I was wondering if anyone in this newsgroup is a fan of >the Steve Dahl show in Chicago. It's at 1000 khz (AM) on WMVP around >6:30am EST. Hi, yourself. I used to faithfully listen to the Steve and Gary show before the LUP went sports. I especially liked the way Steve Dahl would obsess on a single topic. This was especially borne out one day when I had the program on my car radio on my way home from work and Steve was musing about what John Wayne Gacy might be having for his last meal. The next day, when I turned the LUP on at the same time, he was STILL TALKING ABOUT IT! I don't know why Gary left. For answers you might better try the newsgroup rec.radio.broadcasting. Also, WLS personality Jay Marvin is on this group a lot, and he has lots of inside info on Chicago radio personalities. Maybe if Jay doesn't check in soon, some helpful soul will give you his e-mail address and/or WWW page address. If you find out why Gary left, let me know as well. Bob Tarte BEAT Magazine African * Caribbean * Reggae * World Music (via Lowell, MI) From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cirrus.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!HAZite From: HAZite@gnn.com (Herb Zite) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Steve Dahl in Chicago Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 08:29:12 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 16 Message-ID: <47t2vg$sii@news-e1a.megaweb.com> References: <47pvsp$91u@bingnet1.cc.binghamton.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-16-67.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 9 Nov 1995 14:24:48 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 You are exactly right. He left because he thought he had an understanding with Steve that he would never attack his family. If you think about it you have never heard Steve talk abouy Garry's family in the past. While Garry was on his honeymoon Steve went after Garry's wife and the wedding. When Garry got back one of his friends played him the tapes and Garry never worked with Steve again. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Time flies like an arrow, fruit files like a banana. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!paperboy.ids.net!usenet From: jeffve@ids.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: SW UK Freqs Date: Wed, 8 Nov 95 21:41:10 +500 Organization: IDS World Network Internet Access Service, (800)IDS-1680 Lines: 5 Message-ID: <47rpom$7r0@paperboy.ids.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ids.net I looking for freqs for SW UK. My primary interest is for maritime traffic for the Port of Falmouth, but I'd be delighted with anything. Cheers... Jeff From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:55 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!comp.vuw.ac.nz!actrix.gen.nz!news From: robax@actrix.gen.nz (Robert Axford) Subject: Re: Thoughts on radio privacy Message-ID: Sender: news@actrix.gen.nz (News Administrator) Organization: Actrix Networks -- NZ Internet Service Providers. Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 13:29:36 GMT References: <45ss0h$ppg@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <46h7t4$s0b@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: robax.actrix.gen.nz Lines: 11 "Thoughts on radio privacy" Hmmmm....think, think, think.... there isn't any. -- Cya, Robert Axford robax@actrix.gen.nz From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: peterg4@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Date: 7 Nov 1995 02:27:12 GMT Organization: Toys for Special Children Lines: 22 Message-ID: <47mg60$1skc@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> Reply-To: peterg4@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip166-207-108.lig.us.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.03 In , tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) writes: >I get the impression that Motorola is a suspicious company and thinks >that their products are so good that everyone wants to rip them off. The >reality of the situation is that others can and do do it better. >Motorola's trunking system is the worst one anyway. > Motorola simply is very serious about patent/trademark and intellectual property issues. Of course with the copying that foreign companies did, perhaps one can understand at least where they are coming from. I don't think they think their stuff is the best, although some people there think that. It has been said that Motorola got lots of ideas from ham radio experimentors. Who knows. But my belief from all I've heard is that Motorola considered this a simple theft of intellectual property case and supplied backing (by joining in) because they wanted to stop what they saw as a threat to the financial value of their system. Very soon everyone will realize that there is a simple way to follow a trunked transmission without any prior knowledge of the trunk system, so I guess this is all kinda moot anyway. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:57 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!news.eas.asu.edu!ennews!enuxsa.eas.asu.edu!drice From: drice@enuxsa.eas.asu.edu (David Rice) Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Message-ID: Sender: news@ennews.eas.asu.edu (USENET News System) Reply-To: drice@asu.edu Organization: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 19:22:56 GMT References: <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> <47mg60$1skc@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: enuxsa.eas.asu.edu Lines: 22 In article <47mg60$1skc@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net>, wrote: >But my belief from all I've heard is that Motorola considered this a simple theft >of intellectual property case and supplied backing (by joining in) because they >wanted to stop what they saw as a threat to the financial value of their system. I was under the impression that the case against Larry Gass was a CRIMINAL case in which he was accused of divulging "private" radio transmissions TO HIMSELF by listening to them. Part of the argument was that trunked radio systems are somehow like spread spectrum radio systems, and that they therefore might be protected by the ECPA. I was under the impression that (a) everyone knew the difference between a trunked system and a spread spectrum system and (b) that a federal court had ruled that it was only illegal to divulge radio traffic that was also protected by the Wiretap Act. It appears that the rapidly changing political climate may render me wrong on both counts. -- David Rice From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:58 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!lrk From: lrk@netcom.com (Lyn R. Kennedy) Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 16:45:38 GMT Lines: 25 Sender: lrk@netcom11.netcom.com In article , Ken Navarre wrote: > >The frightening thing is that the ECPA specifically _authorizes_ the >monitoring of non-encrypted, non-spread spectrum public safety >communications. The prosecutor successfully convinced this judge that the >trunking data constituted a modulation technique whose parameter were >witheld from the public domain to protect the privacy of the >communication and is therefore a protected segment of the ECPA. Not to pick nits, but we need to distinguish between 'rights' and 'authority'. The government operates under the 'authority' of the laws. You, the citizen, have 'rights', not because the government decided to give them to you but because you were born. The constitution lists some of those rights in the first ten ammendments because the people who were about to form the U.S. Goverment were well aware of the potential abuse of authority by government employees. You have the 'right' to know what your government is doing and the ECPA merely recognizes that right, it does not confer 'authority'. -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- | 73, internet | lrk@k5qwb.lonestar.org | | Lyn Kennedy | lrk@netcom.com | | pony express = P.O. Box 5133, Ovilla, TX, USA 75154 | ---If you are not willing to fight for your rights, you won't have any--- From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:13:59 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!ennews!enuxsa.eas.asu.edu!drice From: drice@enuxsa.eas.asu.edu (David Rice) Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Message-ID: Sender: news@ennews.eas.asu.edu (USENET News System) Reply-To: drice@asu.edu Organization: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Date: Thu, 9 Nov 1995 17:02:41 GMT References: <47mg60$1skc@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: enuxsa.eas.asu.edu Lines: 13 In article , Brian varine wrote: >How could they prove you told yourself? Plead the 5th. This is the most >rediculous thing I've ever heard. They said that the simple act of LISTENING (which they apparently COULD prove Mr. Gass did) constituted DIVULGING the conversation to yourself. It IS the most ridiculous thing, but the law can be twisted pretty far, as this case proves. -- David Rice From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!rainrgnews0!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 13:00:07 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 13 Message-ID: References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <46sa2g$a7e@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <46t66n$6qu@roch3.eznet.net> <4731p0$l24@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> <4734ar$25j@hermes.oc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article , tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) wrote: > > I agree - you should see what goes out over the mobile data terminals. > Quite different from the voice radio! And how, may I ask, are you reading those? Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-3821-7-0!blake.bowers From: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org (Blake Bowers) Date: 05 Nov 95 10:38:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radios Message-ID: X-FTN-To: Bill Nelson Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 23 BN> On trunked radio systems, there is a continuous data stream going out BN> on the control channel. It tells the handhelds which channel to monitor BN> for frequency changes for transmissions directed to the chosen talk BN> group. In a Motorola system only. EDACS, GEMARC, and LTR do not use data channels. BN> If an unauthorized radio does not transmit, there is no way for the BN> trunked system to know it even exists. Agreed. ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- * Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] * -- |Fidonet: Blake Bowers 1:3821/7 |Internet: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!newsfeed.cit.cornell.edu!cornellcs!uw-beaver!uw-coco!mdisea!mothost!lmpsbbs!johng.comm.mot.com!user From: johng@comm.mot.com (John Gilbert) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radios Date: Wed, 08 Nov 1995 18:00:16 -0600 Organization: Motorola LMPS Lines: 12 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: johng.comm.mot.com In article , Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org (Blake Bowers) wrote: > BN> If an unauthorized radio does not transmit, there is no way for the > BN> trunked system to know it even exists. > Agreed. > But of course there are many times when a trunked radio may transmit without the user pressing the PTT... -- John Gilbert johng@comm.mot.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:02 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!equalizer!timbuk.cray.com!driftwood.cray.com!jbadger From: jbadger@portdusol.cray.com (Jon Badger) Subject: Twin Cities (Southern Area) Message-ID: <1995Nov10.151158.13391@driftwood.cray.com> Originator: jbadger@portdusol Lines: 12 Sender: jbadger@portdusol (Jon Badger) Nntp-Posting-Host: portdusol Organization: Cray Research, Inc. Date: 10 Nov 95 15:11:58 CST Does anyone have the freqs for the Rosemount, MN PD/FD? Also, I have primary freqs for Apple Valley, Eagan and Burnsville PD/FD's but does anyone have channel 2 - ? for Apple Valley, Eagan and Burnsville PD/FD's? TIA -- Jon Badger - jbadger@cray.com - CRAY Research, Inc. (No, we haven't gone out of business. That was Seymour.) From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!mozz.unh.edu!hopper.unh.edu!ckf From: ckf@hopper.unh.edu (Christopher K Fowler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Twin Turbo Date: 8 Nov 1995 16:26:35 GMT Organization: University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH Lines: 11 Sender: ckf@christa.unh.edu Distribution: usa Message-ID: <47qlnr$cqg@mozz.unh.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: hopper.unh.edu Keywords: rec.radio.scanner I recently purchased a Uniden Bearcat Twin Turbo 200ch. scanner. It's been great so far, and covers basically everything I need. I was wondering, however, if there are any mods I may be able to make to extend it's freq. range or lessen the step incriments. If anyone knows of these or any other mods that I may be able to make, please mail me at ckf@christa.unh.edu Thanks! Chris From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: NCZN58B@prodigy.com (James Dean) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Twin Turbo Date: 9 Nov 1995 06:18:18 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: <47s6fa$1op4@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <47qlnr$cqg@mozz.unh.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap5.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I don't know about changing the step on your twin turbo, but I believe Dinan makes a power chip that will get the 0-60 time down under 6 seconds. From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.rmit.EDU.AU!core.apana.org.au!ramus.apana.org.au!news From: George Kral Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Universal M400 decoder? Date: 9 Nov 1995 10:38:27 GMT Organization: Daemon Public Access Unix (03)563-8438 Lines: 8 Message-ID: <47sln3$km5@ramus.apana.org.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: daemon.apana.org.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25122 alt.radio.scanner.uk:1728 rec.radio.scanner:40489 Can anyone please tell me anything about it? I'm thinking about buing one. Is it the best choice of multy mode decoders? Is there anything better? Are there any with a computer interface? Thanks, George From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!athos.itribe.net!global.gc.net!usenet From: John Hummel Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Unlocking the ICOM R7100 for Cellular Scanning (800-900mhz) Date: 7 Nov 1995 01:08:03 GMT Organization: Global Connect, Williamsburg VA Lines: 8 Message-ID: <47mbhj$v2g@global.gc.net> References: <47epmk$ojo@atlas.odyssee.net> <47ioqc$voi@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dad.gc.net NJFM83A@prodigy.com (Gary Belt) wrote: > > In the Grove catalogue, they advertise they can mod the 7100 to unlock > the 800-900Mhz for $40.00 plus shipping. Maybe IF they're nice, they > would fax/E-mail you the mod (???) > Hmmmmm--Maybe it's hardware :) :) From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: eeb@access.digex.net (Allen Hansen, EEB) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Unlocking the ICOM R7100 for Cellular Scanning (800-900mhz) Date: Wed, 08 Nov 1995 21:01:01 GMT Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA Lines: 20 Message-ID: <47r2gd$15c@news4.digex.net> References: <47epmk$ojo@atlas.odyssee.net> <47ioqc$voi@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> <47mbhj$v2g@global.gc.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dcc05226.slip.digex.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 John Hummel wrote: >NJFM83A@prodigy.com (Gary Belt) wrote: >> >> In the Grove catalogue, they advertise they can mod the 7100 to unlock >> the 800-900Mhz for $40.00 plus shipping. Maybe IF they're nice, they >> would fax/E-mail you the mod (???) >> >Hmmmmm--Maybe it's hardware :) :) The mod is covered in the book- Radio Tech Modifications Vol. 8A. It involves removing a solder bridge. Allen Allen Hansen Tech- 703 938 3350 Electronic Equipment Bank Sales- 800 368 3270 eeb@access.digex.net Fax- 703 938 6911 73424,1345@compuserve.com BBS- 703 938 3781 From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.eden.com!matrix.eden.com!robert From: robert@eden.com (Robert Barker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Wanted : Thunderbirds Freqs Date: 7 Nov 1995 14:26:03 GMT Organization: Adhesive Media, Inc. Lines: 3 Message-ID: <47nq9r$1f0@boris.eden.com> References: <47e4t9$13r@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: matrix.eden.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] 141.850 Is what they always use.. that and another UHF one.. both are AM From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!fonorola!freeside.echo-on.net!usenet From: Angelo Duca Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Wanted to buy! Pro2006 or Pro43 Date: 8 Nov 1995 22:38:28 GMT Organization: Echo Online. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47rbh4$lmf@freeside.echo-on.net> References: <47999h$5pm@news.nchu.edu.tw> NNTP-Posting-Host: johnny21.echo-on.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: tpn1@ra.msstate.edu Where are you calling from? I live in Toronto Canada... From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:10 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!rutgers!njitgw.njit.edu!hertz.njit.edu!jcr1434 From: JR2 Subject: WANTED: Essex Cty. (NJ) +NYC Freq's Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Message-ID: Sender: news@njit.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: hertz.njit.edu Organization: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, N.J. Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 13:32:02 -0500 Lines: 21 The topic says it all.... I already know REMCS 1-5, Newark Police 1-4 and Newark Fire primary. I'm looking for NPD tactical, NFD 2+, Essex County HazMat,and the NJSP Bomb Squad responsible for northern and central Jersey. Also, NYC city-wide fire, EMS, police emergency, and Port Authority emergency. And any others you think I might want. If anyone is looking for any, I can try to help you out with the ones I listed above (that I have, not want!) and some from Middlesex County, NJ. (Specifically South Brunswick Township) Thanks in advance, and use your disgression in posting here or e-mailing. James C. Robbins, Jr. Kingston First Aid and Rescue Squad- Kingston, NJ | EMT-A NJ (USA), second year Ironbound Ambulance Squad ------------ Newark, NJ | Architecture student - NJIT jcr1434@hertz.njit.edu jcr1434@mars.superlink.net(soon!) WTFN60E@prodigy.com "James C. Robbins" -Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center BBS- e-mail me for info "If it hasn't got _The_Club_ (tm), it isn't worth breaking into to begin with." From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!lori.albany.net!news.sover.net!news-out.internetmci.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!CS.Arizona.EDU!news.Arizona.EDU!news.Cerritos.edu!vax.cerritos.edu!rosar001 From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Wanted: MOD for BC200xlt Date: 4 Nov 95 19:23:57 PST Organization: Cerritos College, Norwalk CA Lines: 7 Message-ID: <1995Nov4.192357.1@vax.cerritos.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: black.cerritos.edu I know there's one out there! Mod for the BC200xlt. I can't find the resistor... need a detail instruction on where it is. thanks! From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ios.com!tribeca.ios.com!scava From: scava@tribeca.ios.com (Stephen Cava) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Web site for freqs? Date: 9 Nov 1995 21:32:38 GMT Organization: Internet Online Services Lines: 1 Message-ID: <47ts1m$4uj@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tribeca.ios.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Is there a good web site or bbs that has an abundance of frequency listings? From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!dsinc!news.ee.vill.edu!shrsys.hslc.org!alanoue From: alanoue@shrsys.hslc.org Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: What is the "K" designation used by NYC PD? Date: 9 NOV 95 21:04:28 GMT Organization: MIT PLASMA FUSION CENTER Lines: 6 Message-ID: <9NOV95.21042839@shrsys.hslc.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: shrsys.hslc.org I've heard many NYC Police transmissions both by dispatch and field officers end or include the call "K". Does it have to do with the Central Dispatch? I've even heard this on the TV show NYPD Blue when the detectives call in. Real authenticity there! Anyway, any info? Thanks, Phil From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!psgrain!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.dfw.net!news.dfw.net!not-for-mail From: tlewis@dfw.net (Thomas Lewis) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Where is Robert Ricci?? Date: 7 Nov 1995 21:51:15 -0600 Organization: DFWNet -- Public Internet Access Lines: 14 Message-ID: <47p9fj$at4@dfw.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dfw.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I am looking for Mr. Robert Ricci. He created a neat scanner logging program a few years ago. I sent him a snail-mail, but the letter was returned. The program he created is called Scan Buff Pro. If you know how I can get in touch with Robert, please reply to my E-mai address. Thanks in advance! Tom Lewis internet tlewis@dfw.net From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!homer.alpha.net!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uchinews!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!woad.ccit.arizona.edu!jwcooper From: jwcooper@woad.ccit.arizona.edu (JAMES W. COOPER, KUAT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Where's Regency? Date: 7 Nov 95 21:13:41 MST Organization: The University of Arizona Lines: 9 Message-ID: <1995Nov7.211341.1@woad.ccit.arizona.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: woad.ccit.arizona.edu What happened to Regency. I have one of their older scanners, an HX-1200, that has quit. I'm looking to send it back for service, or maybe buy a new one, but I can't find the company. Does anyone have any knowledge of Regency's new name, or if it even exists at all? Any help would be appreciated. Jim Cooper JWCOOPER@ccit.arizona.edu From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cirrus.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!ukma!acs.eku.edu!stuwheel From: stuwheel@acs.eku.edu (DARRELL JORDAN) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Where's Regency? Message-ID: <1995Nov9.092930.6889@acs.eku.edu> Date: 9 Nov 95 09:29:30 -0500 References: <1995Nov7.211341.1@woad.ccit.arizona.edu> Organization: Eastern Kentucky University Lines: 16 In article <1995Nov7.211341.1@woad.ccit.arizona.edu>, jwcooper@woad.ccit.arizona.edu (JAMES W. COOPER, KUAT COMMUNICATIONS writes: > What happened to Regency. I have one of their older scanners, an > HX-1200, that has quit. I'm looking to send it back for service, or > maybe buy a new one, but I can't find the company. > > Does anyone have any knowledge of Regency's new name, or if it even exists > at all? Any help would be appreciated. > > Jim Cooper > JWCOOPER@ccit.arizona.edu If I rememer right, Bearcat bought them out several years ago. Darrell Jordan--Stuwheel@acs.eku.edu BITNET Stuwheel@eku.bitnet From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.oz.net!news From: markj@got.net (Mr.News) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Why is Radio Shack Freq Counter on Sale? Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 10:17:30 GMT Organization: News Intelligence Systems Lines: 30 Message-ID: <47vadj$rve@emerald.oz.net> References: <47b9ct$he3@boris.eden.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: markj.got.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 robert@eden.com (Robert Barker) wrote: >I got a flyer today in the mail showing Radio Shack's $99.95 counter is >on sale for $79.95 .. is this a closeout? >Any one have anything to say good or bad on this? A friend has one and >it seemed to work pretty well. As you raise and lower the antenna..the >frequencies changed corresponding with the length of the antenna. I've had one since they first came out a couple years ago...It's not a "scout" but for 99 bucks I have gotten MORE than my moneys worth with it. GO for it...that's a great price. The ONLY complaint I have is you can't "Hold" a frequency...but for 79 bucks who cares! Anytime I'm covering a story in "uncharted"radio waters I velcro the "fishfinder" to my TV camera...a few times security guards and others noticed it and asked why I had a freq counter on my camera...I told them since I use wireless mics I have the freq counter to keep the mics on frequency and to keep other crews from interfering with my mics...I just play dumb. We also have a Videotape case that is "customized" for the super top secret "fish finding"...but I can't discuss that or I would have to kill myself! Mr.News (Who would NEVER listen to the wireless mics of the competing TV crews..............NOT!!!!!) From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Philip J. Smith <102046.1742@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: WHY SCAN?? Date: 7 Nov 1995 06:29:22 GMT Organization: Citadel Software Lines: 25 Message-ID: <47muc2$77k$2@mhade.production.compuserve.com> References: <46p44a$erj@soap.news.pipex.net> Think of radio (not just AM/FM, but ALL two-way radio) as the Internet of days gone by. Now, let's say you could LEGALLY tap into Internet routers across the country without anyone noticing. Pretty cool idea, isn't it? Those flashing lights down the street? "Bridgeview Fire, send another ambulance to the scene!" Should I try to go the the concert in the blowing snow? "895 to base, I'm going to make another pass down Route 45 just to make sure the road stays clear." Neighbor gossiping behind your back -- on a cordless phone??? "Linda, Andrea would go Postal if she knew I told you this..." There's 24-hour weather, police, fire, amateur radio, phones, detectives, local businesses, the McDonalds drive-through, and more. The best part is that your "airtime" is absolutely free. The best entry-level scanner I can suggest is the Uniden/Bearcat 350A. You don't need a book to put all the freq's in it; there built in. I own four scanners, but I use the 350A the most because it is simple and it really works well. - Philip J. Smith, 102046.1742@compuserve.com From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!ablecom!ns2.mainstreet.net!news.isp.net!newsadmin From: aklein@slip.net (aklein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Will Spirit pagers work as rcvrs?? Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 22:08:19 GMT Lines: 19 Message-ID: <47m043$3ff@news2.isp.net> References: <472373$8kr@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <473nqd$2gs@nonews.col.hp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfasc150.slip.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 bobw@col.hp.com (Bob Witte) wrote: > I have a couple of Motorola Spirit pagers. They do not have a > conventional squelch in them so . . . [snip] > A modification is another possibility but > it would be non-trivial. > KB0CY ^^^^^^^ What are they teaching hams these days? A high-pass filter, amp and rectifier is non-trivial? I haven't yet seen a carrier squelch circuit that was more than trivial. -- Al Klein - W2PMX From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:19 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!nntpa!not-for-mail From: wrh@cbemg.cb.att.com (-) Subject: Re: WSR Review Message-ID: Followup-To: Andy is loose Keywords: Calll the authorities Sender: lrb@netwatch.com Nntp-Posting-Host: cbemg.cb.att.com Organization: Windows References: Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 14:22:17 GMT Lines: 32 In article , Andy Moss wrote: > > >Hi fellow scanner people! > >I've just finished reading my very first World Scanner Report and >I am so exited I just have to tell you all about it! This >periodical (if you could call it that) is put out by none other >than Bill Cheek (aka Butt Cheek). > > >Cheers! > >Andy > >NOTE: This message is in no way copyright protected. Please feel > free to distribute it in part or it's entirety, with or > without credit, in other networks; groups; washrooms; > magazines; tradepapers; newsletters; almanacs; school > yearbooks; etc. etc. > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > : Come play Realms of Despair! telnet://realms.game.org:4000 : > -------------------------------------------------------------- HEY! How'd he get loose? I thought he was out in the yard chained up!! *#@!! Now go get him and make sure he don't get looose again! Andy . . . is it me or don't you agree with BC? :) From Unknown Sat Nov 11 07:14:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!longtail.ibl.bm!usenet From: Paul Dill Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Yupiteru MVT-7100 Scanner Date: 7 Nov 1995 02:36:25 GMT Organization: Internet (Bermuda) Limited Lines: 6 Message-ID: <47mgn9$vsq@longtail.ibl.bm> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial33.ibl.bm Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Does anyone know of a modification for adjusting this scanner so it on the exact frequency when in SSB mode. Paul Dill Bermuda Is. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!usenet From: mallard Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: 200XLT battery problem...need phone number Date: 12 Nov 1995 17:55:18 GMT Organization: Wolfe Net Lines: 10 Message-ID: <485ce6$t4b@news1.wolfe.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sea-ts1-p26.wolfenet.com X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) I have a BC200xlt I used it for a couple of months and charged the battery then put it away for a rainy day. I tried to use it a couple of days ago and the battery is dead. Charged it up and it was dead in less than 24 hours. Charged it again, same thing. 3 times. I have heard they have a battery problem. Besides the battery problem I don't have my paperwork with unidens address or phone number. Maybe someone could help me out? Thanks, Bill From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!psgrain!news.tek.com!usenet From: Len Gibbs Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 200XLT battery problem...need phone number Date: 13 Nov 1995 03:38:00 GMT Organization: Tektronix Lines: 28 Message-ID: <486eio$fog@goodnews.wv.tek.com> References: <485ce6$t4b@news1.wolfe.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pc146655.bv.tek.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) mallard wrote: > >I have a BC200xlt I used it for a couple of months and charged the battery then put it away for a rainy day. I tried to use it a couple >of days ago and the battery is dead. Charged it up and it was dead in less than 24 hours. Charged it again, same thing. 3 times. > >I have heard they have a battery problem. > >Besides the battery problem I don't have my paperwork with unidens address or phone number. Maybe someone could help me out? >Thanks, > >Bill Bill: The Bearcat 200xlt in question is not at fault. I have a 200xlt and it is typical to get 5 straight hours of listening from one full charge. Trying to get a full 24 hours out of any radio with such a small battery pack is almost unheard of. I would venture to guess that your scanner is working fine. I have found that other scanners that have the capability of switching between NiCads and Alkyline batteries have longer time per set of Alkyline batteries. Hope this helps you out. Len Gibbs Disclaimer: Nothing here is a reflection of my employer, etc...I wonder what it would look like if it was? From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!dsinc!news.ee.vill.edu!shrsys.hslc.org!alanoue From: alanoue@shrsys.hslc.org Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 300 mhz band Date: 13 NOV 95 18:55:16 GMT Organization: MIT PLASMA FUSION CENTER Lines: 10 Message-ID: <13NOV95.18551698@shrsys.hslc.org> References: <482tjs$2ub9@venere.inet.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: shrsys.hslc.org In a previous article, b.rossi@intesys.it (Bernardo Rossi) wrote: ->hi there ->I would like some info about the air band around 300 mhz, like transmision ->modes, channel steps, bandplan if there is any (I belive it goes from 225 to ->400 mhz), what can be heard and so on. -> ->thanks ->Berny What can be heard depends greatly on where you are... From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: obi-wan@ix.netcom.com (Robert Sutherland ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 900MHz Usage Date: 11 Nov 1995 06:26:19 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 27 Message-ID: <481fmb$m1i@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> References: <47jfv8$e8o@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-lv5-25.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Nov 10 10:26:19 PM PST 1995 In rimfire@shasta.com (Garry Hobart) writes: > >In article <47jfv8$e8o@news.netvoyage.net> jheyl@netvoyage.net (Jay) writes: >>From: jheyl@netvoyage.net (Jay) >>Subject: 900MHz Usage >>Date: 5 Nov 1995 23:05:12 GMT > >>I've been playing with my new PRO-51 and have run across some broadcasts in >>the low 900MHz range that sound like they might be cellular calls. My >>understanding is this radio is not capable of receiving cell phone calls. Am >>I getting some kind of echo of 800MHz cell calls or has cellular usage >>expanded into 900MHz? > >> -- Jay > >You're probably recieving the new 900 Mhz. cordless phones > >Garry. I think you're receiving cellular calls. I am receiving alot of cellular calls in the 900 mhz range too. I remember reading in some book on scanning about why this, is though don't remember what it said. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: saltydogca@aol.com (SaltydogCA) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 900MHz Usage Date: 11 Nov 1995 12:14:29 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <482lll$kav@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <481fmb$m1i@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: saltydogca@aol.com (SaltydogCA) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com You are receiving cell. 900-930 is packed with it here in SFO, CA -Rick From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 900MHz Usage Date: 13 Nov 1995 05:15:33 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications Lines: 12 Message-ID: <486k9l$4iu@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <481fmb$m1i@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> <482lll$kav@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h98-141.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: saltydogca@aol.com saltydogca@aol.com (SaltydogCA) wrote: >You are receiving cell. 900-930 is packed with it here in SFO, CA > >-Rick Cellular does NOT operate above 900 Mhz - If you are hearing cellular traffic above 900 it is likely image or some other full duplex operation. -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!world!blanket.mitre.org!linus.mitre.org!mbppp2.mitre.org!user From: ahinds@mitre.org (Andrew S. Hinds) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 900MHz Usage Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 14:50:02 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 31 Message-ID: References: <47jfv8$e8o@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mbppp2.mitre.org In article , rimfire@shasta.com (Garry Hobart) wrote: > In article <47jfv8$e8o@news.netvoyage.net> jheyl@netvoyage.net (Jay) writes: > >From: jheyl@netvoyage.net (Jay) > >Subject: 900MHz Usage > >Date: 5 Nov 1995 23:05:12 GMT > > >I've been playing with my new PRO-51 and have run across some broadcasts in > >the low 900MHz range that sound like they might be cellular calls. My > >understanding is this radio is not capable of receiving cell phone calls. Am > >I getting some kind of echo of 800MHz cell calls or has cellular usage > >expanded into 900MHz? > > > -- Jay > > You're probably recieving the new 900 Mhz. cordless phones > > Garry. I think Garry is right, the new 900 MHz cordless phones operate in the 902 - 928 MHz range. This is also the only band where the FCC allows "unlicensed" spread spectrum communication (including cordless phones from Uniden, Escort, St. Tropez etc.) Andrew -- Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are mine and not of my employer. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: QBYK81A@prodigy.com (Leroy Butler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 900MHz Usage Date: 14 Nov 1995 22:14:20 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <48b4bs$17g6@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> References: <47jfv8$e8o@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap4.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 You are probably getting cellular. I have a PRO51 and receive the cel. freqs. I know the scanner included cellular freqs. at one time and RS had to make a mod to eliminate them. It is easy to figure out if you're receiving cellular or not. For one thing, people are constantly telling the person their talking to 'I'm in my car' or I'm on my cellular phone', etc. Also, you can hear a tone before the call is switched to a different cell, and then you loose contact with that call. Let me know. Regards, Leroy Butler From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gundish@aol.com (GUN DISH) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: ??? wanted, satellite beacon freq. Date: 13 Nov 1995 19:29:19 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <488nsv$n04@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: gundish@aol.com (GUN DISH) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anyone know the satcom beacon freqs used to tell if your are tracking the right bird Gun Dish From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx06-44.teleport.com!benchr From: benchr@teleport.com (Ross Bench) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: [HELP] need comprehensive list of PDX, OR. 800 trunked freqs Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 17:07:59 PDT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 16 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx06-44.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] Howdy folks, Due to a strange turn of events I no longer have my notebook of frequencies :( Couple that with a bad battery and I now have a scanner with a blank display, lots of zeros... :) I'm looking for a comprehensive list of the trunked 800mhz freqs for Portland, Oregon. Any help would be greatly appreciated... E-Mail if possible. Thanks From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!homenet.hom.net!usenet From: madmax@hom.net (Mad Max) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: A FAQ? Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 22:20:53 GMT Organization: Homenet Communications, Inc Lines: 9 Message-ID: <48douk$1eg@homenet.hom.net> Reply-To: madmax@hom.net NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin1-15.hom.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I would like some information as to whether there is a FAQ about this newsgroup. My friend just traded a computer component for a portable scanner. We have had a GREAT time listening to certain freqs. I would like to purchase a scanner of my own. I don't feel that I'm qualified to make any mods, is there a scanner that doesn't require this? What was the date the manufacturers stopped making scanners that recieve cellular phone freqs? How much would a portable one cost that could recieve such freqs? Any help would be appreciated -Mark From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!Germany.EU.net!wizard.pn.com!ci-pioneer!panda!org!org!*domain!*site!*user!mccarty!mike!mike.mccarty From: Mike.McCarty@Mike.McCarty@*user@*site.*domain.org.org (Mike McCarty) Date: 08 Nov 95 19:26:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Message-ID: Organization: Fidonet: PandA's Den BBS Usenet: SATINS/Net330 uucp gateway * PandA's Den BBS *DS Lines: 33 From: jmccarty@spd.dsccc.com (Mike McCarty) Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect.... Organization: DSC Communications Corporation, Plano, Texas USA In article <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com>, wrote: )Ok this may sound stupid (it did to me), but can the FCC trace )scanners. Say you are listening to an FBI freq. A friend of mine )said and aquaintance of his was listening to a fbi freq in his car and )the FCC followed him all around town till the cornered him. they )asked why he was listening to those freqs. he told them he was just )interested and they left him alone. <--- is this a load of crap or )what? ) )I'm new to scanning and just picked up my first book, radio shack's )"Police Call" any feedback would be appreciated. I have no idea whether what your friend described actually happened, but it is certainly the case that a scanner can be detected, and the detector know what frequencies are being scanned. Mike ---- char *p="char *p=%c%s%c;main(){printf(p,34,p,34);}";main(){printf(p,34,p,34);} I don't speak for DSC. <- They make me say that. -- |Fidonet: Mike McCarty 1:330/317 |Internet: Mike.McCarty@Mike.McCarty@*user@*site.*domain.org.org | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly their own. | PandA's Den BBS FidoNet < > internet gateway - email info@panda.org From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!frankensun.altair.com!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!bunyip.cc.uq.oz.au!news From: b w edginton Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect....A real life story followup.... Date: 13 Nov 1995 07:28:35 GMT Organization: University of Queensland Lines: 40 Message-ID: <486s33$bij@dingo.cc.uq.oz.au> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <482eb1$ot6@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup6.om.com.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) rpeebles@ix.netcom.com (Rob Peebles ) wrote: >In edarnold@eos.net (Ed >Arnold) writes: >> >>The FCC requires that the output of the IF and the harmonics be SO LOW >>that they cannot interfere with other devices in certain ways at >certain >>distances. >>The odds of someone more than a few inches away detecting your >scanning >>frequencies while you are actively scanning channels would be >>astronomical! Besides, why would the FCC care what you were listening >to? >>They haven't got enough budget to investigate the real problems. >> >>Ed Arnold >> >>edarnold@eos.net and other selected sites along the highway. > >When I was in high school one of our local amateur repeaters was >getting keyed up every few seconds and sometimes the interference would >keep the machine up for several seconds. It turned out that the source >of the problem was a Bearcat scanner with a loud local oscillator >several miles from the repeater. The repeater input was 10.7 MHz below >the frequency of the city service department, and whenever it would >stop on that frequency it would bring up the repeater. > >Rob Peebles, WD8LXX >rpeebles@ix.netcom.com >rob@psycho.psy.ohio-state.edu > > > I read it but I dont believe it. Unless I missed something I think you are saying a Bearcat scanner transmitted a signal over several miles ??? No flame intended but even if the device had the circuitry, where did the watts come from ? Not to say I cant be convinced....... Brian From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: rpeebles@ix.netcom.com (Rob Peebles ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect....A real life story followup.... Date: 13 Nov 1995 15:15:48 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 44 Message-ID: <487nf4$m3p@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <482eb1$ot6@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <486s33$bij@dingo.cc.uq.oz.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-col1-24.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Nov 13 7:15:48 AM PST 1995 In <486s33$bij@dingo.cc.uq.oz.au> b w edginton writes: >> >>When I was in high school one of our local amateur repeaters was >>getting keyed up every few seconds and sometimes the interference would >>keep the machine up for several seconds. It turned out that the source >>of the problem was a Bearcat scanner with a loud local oscillator >>several miles from the repeater. The repeater input was 10.7 MHz below >>the frequency of the city service department, and whenever it would >>stop on that frequency it would bring up the repeater. >> >>Rob Peebles, WD8LXX >>rpeebles@ix.netcom.com >>rob@psycho.psy.ohio-state.edu >> >> >> >I read it but I dont believe it. Unless I missed something I think you >are saying a Bearcat scanner transmitted a signal over several miles ??? >No flame intended but even if the device had the circuitry, where did the >watts come from ? >Not to say I cant be convinced....... >Brian > Yes, that is what I am saying. It isn't necessary to generate a whole bunch of Watts for a signal to transmit from point a to point b. For some reason this particular scanner had a very loud local oscillator and it was connected to an outside antenna (which I didn't mention in my post). I'm not sure how to convince you, maybe you'll have to track one down yourself sometime and then you too will know how far a receiver *can* transmit. -Rob Rob Peebles, WD8LXX rpeebles@ix.netcom.com rob@psycho.psy.ohio-state.edu From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:24 1995 From: Lawrence.Meyer@f100.n282.z1.fidonet.org (Lawrence Meyer) Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!rosevax!hamlink!fredmail Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Any Thoughts on hb-232(1) Message-ID: <816302510.AA04217@hamlink.mn.org> Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 21:36:21 -0100 X-FTN-To: Bradley@uda.dgcd.doc.c Lines: 93 B >From: bradley@uda.dgcd.doc.ca (John Bradley) B >Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner B >Subject: Any thoughts on HB-232?? B >Organization: The Communications Research Centre B >Message-ID: <47aovs$e5d@crc-news.doc.ca> B >Date: Thu, 02 Nov 1995 18:45:05 GMT B > I have a PRO-2004 and am considering a computer interface. I B >realize that the optoelectronics 456 is a good unit but it will B >not work on a PRO-2004. I was wondering if any users of the HB232 B >(Bill Cheek's interface) would mind sending me feedback B >(positives, negatives, shortcomings etc.) Here's some of the things it can do (geared toward the PRO-2004/5/6). Extends virtually EVERY aspect of the scanner to the computer's monitor and keyboard. For example, a replica of the scanner's front panel is displayed on the monitor along with a keypad emulator to show the keys to be pressed as if you were operating the scanner in a normal manner. As the scanner operates, the computer monitor shows EVERYTHING that the scanner shows in its display! Not only can you operate the scanner from the computer's keyboard, you can also operate from the scanner as well. The CE-232 does not slow down the scanner nor alter its peformance in any manner! * You can see & operate every function of the scanner from the Keyboard! * The CE-232 can download anywhere from one to 400 channels in one session, either from you punching the keyboard, OR automatically from a previously prepared list of frequencies. Manual or Auto-Programming can include channel number, frequency, DELAY, MODE and LOCKOUT functions as desired. * The scanner is fully programmable by the CE-232 in all modes, etc! * The CE-232 will auto-log for an unlimited period of time, any and all activity that the scanner encounters, whether in SCAN or SEARCH modes. Each "event" (squelch break) is logged to a file as a line item similar to: CHANNEL-FREQ-MODE-DELAY-LOCKOUT-FUNCTION-STEP-DATE-START TIMES & DURATION Autologging can be turned on or off at will. Autolog files are automatically opened and named with a date/time logo. Autolog files can be programmed back into the scanner's channel memory at will with no manipulation or changes; just the press of a couple of keys! This means that you can do a SEARCH function all night or day while you're away and then come home and program in each new found frequency quite simply, hands-off, in a matter of minutes! * An easy-to-use autologging feature is available for many purposes! * You can....disconnect the antenna; set the ATT switch to the -10 dB position and do a SEARCH from 25 MHz - 1300 MHz with the autolog feature ON. About an hour or two later, you'll have a file that contains just the BIRDIES in your scanner! Now you rename this file to something like BIRDIE.LOG, and the next time you do a frequency search, you can specify another CE-232 function called "BIRDCHECK", which will prevent the scanner from ever locking up on a birdie (or any other frequency that you insert into the BIRDIE.LOG). So, not only can you EASILY make the scanner forever reject birdies, but also pagers, data channels and other obnoxious signals that you don't want to monitor!!! * The CE-232 discriminates against birdies and other undesired signals! * The CE-232 sports a LOOKUP function which shows a line of data every time the scanner STOPS on a busy frequency! Your previously prepared AutoProgrammer File will do nicely for this function, and therefore will display whatever is in your database for that frequency! Great for quick identifications of the signals received by your scanner! I use my autoprogram file in the lookup function, when the radio stops on an active channel say 155,490 the following readout appears in the window with the active channel highlighted. ,1, 155.5950,,,, Dakota Co. Sheriff 1100-F1 Dispatch / 2 T/A ,, 154.1150,,,, Rosemount 3500 Police ,, 155.4900,,,, Dakota Co. Sheriff F-3 ,, 154.7850,,,, Eagan Police 3300 dispatching Rosemount Pd/Fd * The CE-232 offers four user-definable switches which can be used to control add-ons or other modifications that you may have added to your scanner! Uses for these User Switches are virtually unlimited, but might include turning on/off things like Automatic Tape Recorder Switches; extra memory banks; Data/Tone Squelch and any other mods or add-ons that you've developed or acquired. These User Switches are controlled by the computer! --==<<< Continued next message >>>==-- From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:25 1995 From: Lawrence.Meyer@f100.n282.z1.fidonet.org (Lawrence Meyer) Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!rosevax!hamlink!fredmail Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Any Thoughts on hb-232(2) Message-ID: <816302510.AA04218@hamlink.mn.org> Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 21:36:21 -0100 X-FTN-To: Bradley@uda.dgcd.doc.c Lines: 27 --==<<< Continued from previous message >>>==-- * The CE-232 comes with a built-in, easy-to-use text editor for editing and reviewing your log and configuration files without ever leaving the program! Also available are two user-definable "tool" menu selections. This means that you can specify up to two utilities of your own to be used with the CE-232 program! One of the most used functions in mine is scripting. You can select from a varity of avalable scripts or write your own. A simple script I use regularly starts and stops a tape recorder whenever _specific_ channels are active. Record only selected channels while scanning the full 400, or whatever you select. Monitor several repeater input channels and switch to the output channel when a mobile is near your location. (great for high traffic citywide channels) These are a few of the abilities of the '232, you Will find others... Good Signals... LCM * POW 1.0 On Trial * It's not hard to meet expenses, they're everywhere. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: pro43@aol.com (Pro43) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Any thoughts on HB-232?? Date: 15 Nov 1995 09:09:56 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48csbk$qpt@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <8037253378005@humnet.humberc.on.ca> Reply-To: pro43@aol.com (Pro43) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I recently acquired the ce-232(the new hb232)from Bill Cheek.I use it on my pro2006,43,39,&34.On the 2006/2004 scanners it is a killer system.Also it is on sale now for $149.Features:1)Autoprogramming-It will automatically load freqs into your scanner from a file.All you need to do is make the files press a couple buttons and sit back.2)Autolog-when on it logs all hits with a time stamp and duration to a file you can look up and print or whatever.3)Look-up-It will look up freqs ,your radio lands on ,in a file you designate.I.E.If the radio lands on 154.8450 and the lookup feature is on the lower screen shows the freq and any info about it which is in your file.There are alot of features i havent even realized yet.It is an excellent system especially for the money.Also you can operate the scanner from your computer keyboard.And a facsimile of the scanner display and keyboard is on the comp screen.Bill also backs it 100% with technical help through e-mail and his BBS.If you have any more questions e-mail me Pro43@AOL.com Ira Cooper. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!sdd.hp.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsrelay.iastate.edu!hobbes.physics.uiowa.edu!cobra.uni.edu!*Chris Conklin Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Atomic Clock/Boulder Colo. Message-ID: <1995Nov13.230840.50574@cobra.uni.edu> From: Conklin@forbin.com (Chris Conkln) Date: 13 Nov 95 23:08:40 -0600 References: <47im9v$qj7@news3.cts.com> <47ri79$rvl@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> Nntp-Posting-Host: nas2-11.dialup.uni.edu Lines: 23 In article <47ri79$rvl@sun001.spd.dsccc.com>, jmccarty@spd.dsccc.com (Mike McCarty) wrote: >In article , >Steve Kennedy wrote: > >)Unless they have changed it, WWV (and all of its affiliate stations) used to >)be located at 5, 10, 15, 20, amd 25Mhz only. Does this information date me >)too badly, or is it still the same as it ever was? >) >)Steve > > >They dropped 25 MHz -several- years ago. Otherwise, you're on the mark. > >Mike But, don't forget they added 2.5Mhz, and WWVB on 60khz if you want a reaaaaally good freq standard. Chris Conklin Amateur Radio station N0PAV Conklin@Forbin.com From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!piltdown.phantom.com!news From: jinx Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Baltimore/Fells Pt., Inner Harbor freqs. wanted. Date: 11 Nov 1995 23:02:45 GMT Organization: Phantom Access Technologies, Inc. / MindVox Lines: 11 Message-ID: <483a2l$lcd@piltdown.phantom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jinx.phantom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: rec.radio.scanners Hi, I visit the Fells Point and Inner Harbor areas of Balitomre every other weekend. Could someone please give me the P.D. freqs. for Baltimore and any other interesting stuff you might want to share? At the moment I really only want the freq. for police in the Fells Point area. I already have the Water Taxi and a few other thing. Thanks in advance. Strings (New York City). From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!piltdown.phantom.com!news From: jinx Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Baltimore/Fells Pt., Inner Harbor freqs. wanted. Date: 11 Nov 1995 23:03:16 GMT Organization: Phantom Access Technologies, Inc. / MindVox Lines: 11 Message-ID: <483a3k$lcd@piltdown.phantom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jinx.phantom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: rec.radio.scanner Hi, I visit the Fells Point and Inner Harbor areas of Balitomre every other weekend. Could someone please give me the P.D. freqs. for Baltimore and any other interesting stuff you might want to share? At the moment I really only want the freq. for police in the Fells Point area. I already have the Water Taxi and a few other thing. Thanks in advance. Strings (New York City). From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!piltdown.phantom.com!news From: jinx Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Baltimore/Fells Pt., Inner Harbor freqs. wanted. Date: 11 Nov 1995 23:03:41 GMT Organization: Phantom Access Technologies, Inc. / MindVox Lines: 11 Message-ID: <483a4d$lcd@piltdown.phantom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jinx.phantom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Hi, I visit the Fells Point and Inner Harbor areas of Balitomre every other weekend. Could someone please give me the P.D. freqs. for Baltimore and any other interesting stuff you might want to share? At the moment I really only want the freq. for police in the Fells Point area. I already have the Water Taxi and a few other thing. Thanks in advance. Strings (New York City). From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!ra.nrl.navy.mil!usenet From: Andrew Clegg,B 2 Rm 271P,(202)767-3881 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Baltimore/Fells Pt., Inner Harbor freqs. wanted. Date: 14 Nov 1995 14:04:52 GMT Organization: Naval Research Laboratory Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48a7m4$3kh@ra.nrl.navy.mil> References: <483a2l$lcd@piltdown.phantom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: funafuti.nrl.navy.mil X-Newsreader: NCSA Mosaic Mr. Strings, I'd be interested in getting a CC of any responses you get to this post that aren't posted here. I'll also check my books to see if I have anything, but I don't think so. Thanks! Andrew Clegg KA4EXF From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: atariman@aol.com (Atari Man) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC 101 needs fixing Date: 13 Nov 1995 04:21:03 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4872lv$bef@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: atariman@aol.com (Atari Man) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com My Bearcat 101 (circa 1976) just 'up' and quit on me today. No LED's light up, but I hear static in the speaker when the volume is turned up (pot noise.) Can this unit be repaired? Maybe the internal battery finally expired. What's a Bearcat'r to do now? From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!simtel!col.hp.com!cab From: cab@col.hp.com (Chris Best) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BC 101 needs fixing Date: 14 Nov 1995 16:57:10 GMT Organization: your service Lines: 12 Message-ID: <48ahp6$cdu@nonews.col.hp.com> References: <4872lv$bef@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hpctdra.col.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : My Bearcat 101 (circa 1976) just 'up' and quit on me today. No LED's : light up, but I hear static in the speaker when the volume is turned up : (pot noise.) Can this unit be repaired? Maybe the internal battery : finally expired. What's a Bearcat'r to do now? ---------- Unlikely. Mine quit somewhere in the past, and I called Uniden to see what they could do. They'll give you some percent off the price of one of their (I think) factory refurbs. Give them a call (317) 842-2483. One question - WHAT internal battery? From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!simtel!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: fulbrgt@ix.netcom.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BC 200 XLT Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 12:49:30 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 14 Message-ID: <48cnk9$ffi@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-grn-sc1-12.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 15 4:49:13 AM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Larson@pc240-135.elmira.twcable.com wrote: >Is there a modification that can be done on this handheld to increase battery >life? The batteries only seem to last one to two hours when fully charged. >Thank You! There are several mods for the 200 listed at ftp://hamster.business.uwo.ca/cdrom/mods/bearcat/ I don't know if any is to extend battery life but it might be of some interest. Danny Fulbright fulbrgt@ix.netcom.com From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.vanderbilt.edu!news From: Glen Harness Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC200 during off season Date: 14 Nov 1995 22:09:10 GMT Organization: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48b426$3b6@news.vanderbilt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 160.129.150.105 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) I have a BC200 with two battery packs that I take to the stock car races. I'd like to know what I need to do in the off season (for me the off season is November through March) so that the battery packs are OK. I _might_ program in some police/fire/emergency numbers for the heck of it, but I don't really get into that end of things. So, what's the best way to save my batteries? Glen From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: cu2@ix.netcom.com (CU2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BC200 during off season Date: 15 Nov 1995 08:02:54 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 28 Message-ID: <48c6re$7l4@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <48b426$3b6@news.vanderbilt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sar-fl1-06.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 15 12:02:54 AM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <48b426$3b6@news.vanderbilt.edu>, Glen.Harness@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu says... > >I have a BC200 with two battery packs that I take to the stock car races. >I'd like to know what I need to do in the off season (for me the off >season is November through March) so that the battery packs are OK. I >_might_ program in some police/fire/emergency numbers for the heck of it, >but I don't really get into that end of things. > >So, what's the best way to save my batteries? > >Glen > > I've always been in the habit of COMPLETELY draining the Nicad packs in various stuff if they were not going to be in use for a long time.. EG: I have 2 cell phones I have had packed away for some 3 years now since my last use.. before packing them away I drained the nicads throughly. Just a couple months ago I took them out, recharged them (via a 'slow' charge function of the phone) and they seem to have the same characteristics as before. -John From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyclops.dsphere.net!brea-annex1-p4.dsphere.net!user From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Best Desktop Scanner Date: 11 Nov 1995 06:16:29 GMT Organization: Lamers Online, Inc Lines: 40 Message-ID: References: <47oedm$6no@hp5.online.apple.com> <47tjr7$c6i@ornews.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brea-annex1-p4.dsphere.net If you want cellular, the Radio Shack PRO-2006 is a better choice. Even though the 9000XLT is an excellent scanner, the 2006 has better image rejection. My first choice is the 2006, followed by the 9000XLT. Jim Wayda Captain, Scanner Price Police In article <47tjr7$c6i@ornews.intel.com>, Brett Miller - N7OLQ wrote: > > reid.g@eworld.com (REID.G) writes: > > Hello to all- > > > > My company has authorized me to spend about a thousand dollars on scanner > > gear for our Emergency Operations Center. > > > > I'm looking at getting 2 or 3 desktop scanners, all must be capable of > > monitoring the 900mhz SMR band and 1200mhz HAM band. > > >>>> > > Its a no-brain'er > Go for the Uniden BC9000XLT. Good performance, good price, and the > Alphanumeric display will be a real help in the operations center for those > who don't have every frequency memorized. > > > Brett Miller - N7OLQ brett_miller@ccm.ut.intel.com > Intel Corp. CIS: 73370,3030 > American Fork, UT +-jim jwayda@cogent.net . . . . o o o o o _____ o _______ ____==== ]OO|_n_n__][. |Lamer| [________]_|__|________)< |ville| oo oo 'oo OOOO-| oo\_ ~~~|~~~ +--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-+--+--+--+--+ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!alpha1.csd.uwm.edu!herb From: herb@alpha1.csd.uwm.edu (Nathan Ryan Gingras) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Best Desktop Scanner Date: 15 Nov 1995 00:43:57 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Lines: 18 Message-ID: <48bd4d$7de@uwm.edu> References: <47oedm$6no@hp5.online.apple.com> <47ptfm$83f@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.169.1 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : >My company has authorized me to spend about a thousand dollars on : scanner : >gear for our Emergency Operations Center. : > : >While I have some older scanners (BC760XLT, Pro-2006 and my newest toy : >AOR8000) I reccommend the 2006, AOR 3000a, Icom R-100, or Icom R7000. Any if these will work great, 've used them all. Celular isn't that important as it gets old after awhile.. 2006 is my first choice. Nate, KB9LSX From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!inferno.com!vector Subject: Big problem with rubber duckie. Help Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: vector@inferno.com Date: Sun, 12 Nov 95 13:13:02 PST Message-ID: <8044270419901@inferno.com> Organization: The Inferno - San Jose, CA Lines: 39 HE>James Keivom (keivom@rintintin.Colorado.EDU) wrote: HE>: My Rat Shack pro-62 doesn't pick up signals, and i think it's cuz i bent HE>: the rubber duckie. it seems to have a crack on the inside. has this HE>: happened to you? whats up. i hope the problem is with the rubber HE>: duckie, cuz im scared. HE>: thanks HE>: james HE>: -- HE>: "Never have I found the limits of the photographic potential. Every HE>: horizon, upon being reached, reveals another beckoning in the distance. HE>: Always, I am on the threshold." - W. Eugene Smith HE>Have you tried another antenna? Take it into the store, ask to HE>borrow an antenna from a radio on display and see if your unit HE>works any better. If it does, then you broke the antenna. HE>If it is the antenna and you don't mind a longer one, you might HE>try finding a ham radio store and asking about the Diamond RH77. HE>It pulls in things that the stock duckies can only dream of. have you thought of the fact that maybe the antenna isn't broken, but rather the antenna CONNECTOR? this is a common problem with most handhelds, having the antenna connector contact between the pc board and the connector breaking. just open up the unit and tack solder it back into being connected. 2 minute operation. greg kd6ven From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:49 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.info Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!nntpa!ssbunews!not-for-mail From: parnass@att.com (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) Subject: Buying a Used Scanner Radio Message-ID: Followup-To: poster Originator: parnass@radioman Keywords: FAQ food, old scanner models, hamfests Sender: news@ssbunews.ih.att.com (Netnews Administration) Nntp-Posting-Host: radioman.ih.att.com Organization: Bell Laboratories, Naperville, IL Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 15:38:04 GMT Approved: rec-radio-info@stat.com Lines: 948 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40763 alt.radio.scanner:25211 rec.radio.info:10395 last changed November 15, 1995 | Lines changed since the previous issue are marked with a | character in the right margin. BUYING A USED SCANNER RADIO by Bob Parnass, AJ9S [NOTE: This article may not be reproduced in whole or in part on CDROMS, in bulletin boards, networks, or publications which charge for service without permission of the author. Free distribution is encouraged.] Anybody with enough money can buy a brand new scanner, but you can save lots of money if you get a good deal on a used scanner. Hamfests are probably the best place to find used radios, but you must be familiar with the equipment. Hamfests are repleat with older radios you won't see in today's catalogs. At last count, there were over 110 scanners and monitor receivers of various brands in my collection. I purchase most of my receivers at hamfests or horsetrade with other radio hobbyists. This article describes a few of the FM receivers in my collection, and is not meant to be complete. A Used Scanner May be a Broken Scanner Getting a bargain is not without some risk. I have had sellers look me square in the eye and tell me their radio worked fine -- when it really didn't. Buying a used portable scanner is riskier than buying a mobile or base model. Portable scanners are subject to more physical abuse and many have been dropped. If a radio has been dropped, the laws of probability dictate that the first point of impact was probably a corner, so be sure to examine each corner for evidence of trauma. Scanners used in mobile service are subject to vibration, dust, and temperature extremes. This shouldn't dissuade you from buying a used mobile scanner, but be aware of possible complications. You should have some recourse if the radio you buy turns out to be defective. If you can't fix the radio yourself, you can pay to have the manufacturer or a service clinic repair it for you. Several people have been pleased with Electronic Repair Center, in Franklin Park, IL, which repairs scanners for a flat fee. Call them at (708)455-5105 to find out their current rates. G & G Communications (telephone 716-768- 8151) is another scanner repair company. This family owned company repairs scanners and stocks parts and crystals for several older models. They usually don't repair AOR scanners due to lack of manufacturer support. They are located at 9247 Glenwood Drive, LeRoy, NY 14482. Evolution of the Scanner It helps to understand some scanner history before shopping for a used scanner. You will likely see radios from many vintages at a hamfest, and should avoid buying early units unless you are a scanner collector. One of the earliest ancestors to the scanner was the converter. Manufactured by Tompkins (Tuneaverter), Petersen, Bearcat (Lil Tiger), Midland, and others, converters were made to operate in conjunction with AM radios. Then came wide band monitor receivers, in both tunable and crystal control models, like the Radio Shack PRO-2B. Truthfully, converters and tuneable FM receivers are interesting but don't work well by today's standards. While tuneable receivers were in vogue, solid state technologies supplanted tubes. Better performing, narrow band crystal controlled units, like the Sonar FR-105, followed. These units did not scan, rather channel selection was accomplished using a simple rotary switch. Sonar even made a 24 channel unit, model FR-2513, in which crystals were held in a rotary "turret." The earliest scanners, like the 1968 vintage Bearcat BCH, BCL, and BCU models, did not provide individual channel lockout capability. Electra didn't use the term "scanner" and instead called these innovative radios "business receivers." Other models, like the SBE Sentinel, employed a "Channel 1 Bypass" switch so a user could lockout channel 1. The first scanners came in single band models, followed by multiband models. As two-way radio users started to populate the 450 - 470 MHz band, consumers were forced to pay a premium for UHF scanner coverage. Some multiband scanners, like the Electra's Bearcat III, required an optional circuit board for each band. There were scanner mutations, designs which never evolved -- odd combinations of AM broadcast receivers with VHF-FM receive capability, like the flamboyant turquoise Sonar Sentry FR-103 portables, Electra's Jolly Roger, and GE's Surveyor series. Lafayette Radio Electronics offered a few CB transceivers with VHF receiver capability. These poor performers didn't interest consumers of that era and you should avoid these models unless you are a scanner collector. The first programmable (crystal-less) scanners were difficult to program. Users had to look up frequencies in a code book and tediously program the information into the scanner in binary form. Some models, like the Bearcat BC- 101, Radio Shack COMP 100, and Tennelec MCP-1, resembled Altair or PDP-8 computers, with a row of 16 or so toggle switches. Instead of toggle switches, the Regency WHAMO-10 was programmed by breaking teeth from metal combs. The SBE Optiscan (and its Sears clone) required poking a series of holes in plastic cards which were then inserted into a slot on the front panel. Keyboard Programmable Scanners Both Bearcat and Regency, as well as Radio Shack offer some good models. I would avoid the Bearcat 100, and older scanners made by AOR, JIL, Fox, Tennelec, and Robyn. Scanner features often differ not only by model but by manufacturer. For instance, most Radio Shack and Bearcat programmables allow enable/disable of the delay function on a per-channel basis. Older Regency units permit the delay to be enabled/disabled only globally, that is, for all the channels at one time. Radio Shack scanners contain a reasonable number of features. All the older Radio Shack scanners were made by General Research Electronics (GRE). Uniden began making scanner models for Radio Shack in the late 1980s, and now supplies about half the Radio Shack scanners. The older GRE-made models scan a bit slowly and have a higher level of synthesizer noise. Most have too much hysteresis in the operation of the squelch control, but this can be fixed completely by replacing one resistor. Good, detailed shop manuals are available for Radio Shack units for $5 - $12. In the name of cost cutting, some models have done away with the concept of a "channel bank", i.e. the ability to select/deselect a group of channels at a time. The bank concept was a good one. It may be inconvenient to operate a 30 channel scanner without banks (e.g. Regency MX3000, HX1000) if you operate the way many scanner hobbyists do. If you want to buy an American-made scanner, you will have to buy an old model. A few years ago, the Regency and Bearcat scanner lines were purchased by Uniden, a Japanese company, and production was moved to Asia. My favorite VHF/UHF receivers are the 400 channel Radio Shack PRO-2005 and PRO-2006, the Uniden/Bearcat BC9000XLT, and the ICOM R7000 and R7100. The ICOM models are more "communications receiver" than a conventional scanner. For portable use, I prefer the Radio Shack PRO-43 and Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT. Obtaining Crystals If you do purchase a crystal controlled scanner or monitor receiver, you will probably want to buy more crystals to cover local frequencies. Scanner crystals may be ordered from your local Radio Shack store or from one of the companies below. Be sure to specify the operating frequency you want and the brand and model of scanner. Some companies may ask you to send a schematic of the scanner or require more detailed information, like series or parallel resonance, load capacitance, etc. American Crystal Co. 1623 Central Ave. Kansas City, KS 66102 tel. 913-342-5493 Bomar Crystal Company 201 Blackford Ave. Middlesex, NJ 08846 tel. 908-356-7787 Cal Crystal Lab Inc. 1142 N. Gilbert St. Anaheim, CA 92801 tel. 714-991-1580 International Crystal Mfg Co. 11 N. Lee Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73102 tel. 405-236-3741, 800-725-1426 G & G Communications 9247 Glenwood Drive LeRoy, NY 14482. tel. 716-768-8151 Jan Crystals Box #-6017 Fort Myers, FL 33911 tel. 813-936-2397 Monitor Crystal Svc 124 W Walnut St Watseka, IL 60970 tel. 815-432-5296 For more information about old scanners, see: 1. "Confessions of a Scanner Collector," by Bob Parnass, Monitoring Times, August 1988. 2. "Scanner Collector Primer," by Bob Parnass, Monitoring Times, May 1995. I have published full length reviews of these recent scanner models in Monitoring Times magazine: Jan 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-2035 vs. Radio Shack PRO-2006 Feb 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-62 Portable Mar 1995 - Uniden/Bearcat BC9000XLT Apr 1995 - Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT Portable May 1995 - Uniden/Bearcat BC860XLT Jun 1995 - Uniden/Bearcat BC890XLT & Radio Shack PRO-2036 Jul 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-2037 Aug 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-26 vs. Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT Sep 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-60 Portable Oct 1995 - AOR AR-2700 Portable Nov 1995 - selected AOR AR-8000 measurments | Dec 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-2040 | Note: Reprints of Monitoring Times articles are available for $2.00 each from Grove Enterprises, PO Box 98, Brasstown, NC 28902, tel. (800)438-8155. AOR AR2700: 1995 vintage. 500 channel portable covering 500 kHz to 1300 MHz. Lots of good features, e.g., 10 linkable search banks, lighted keypad, per-channel attenuator, S- meter, battery meter, optional voice recorder and speech inversion descrambler. Global rescan and pause delays, but no auto store, data skip, nor battery saver. Internally generated noise results in broad birdies on AR2700 tested. Insensitive carrier operated (vs. noise operated) squelch stays closed on signals unless they are moderately strong, causing scanner to skip transmissions of interest. ICOM R-7000: 1986 vintage. At about $1000, this was once the top VHF/UHF receiver. 99 channel, multi mode coverage from 25-2000 MHz with a small gap at 1000-1025 MHz. Memory can be expanded to 198 channels by adding simple switch to pin 19 of memory IC8. Tuning knob lets you tune through parts of the spectrum much easier than using the SEARCH mode on conventional scanners. Selectable USB/LSB allows reception of new amplitude compandored sideband (ACSB) stations. S- meter doubles as discriminator meter to aid tuning. Useful search and store feature, reminiscent of the the Bearcat 250, searches between 2 limits and automatically stores new frequencies into channels 80-99. Audio and control interface for tape recorder. Noisy relay, activated when the receiver is tuned to frequencies above 520 MHz. Searches and scans slowly but can be sped up to about 12 cps by adding a resistor. Too big for permanent mobile use, but too nice to leave alone in the car. If you don't want to spend $1000, get a Radio Shack PRO-2004/5/6 instead. R-7100: 1992 vintage. At about $1300, this is the Cadillac of VHF/UHF receivers. 900 channel, multi mode continuous coverage from 25-2000 MHz. The radio RF/IF/AF portions of the R7100 are similar to the older R7000, but the R7100 is constructed using surface mount parts. Both the R7000 and R7100 are much more immune to intermod than the Uniden/Bearcat 760XLT and the portable PRO-43. The firmware in the R7100 is much more sophisticated. 9 banks of 100 channels. Further, you can associate each channel with 1 of 10 groups. Many possible ways to scan. 10 pairs of search limits. Search and store ("memory write") scan mode lets you store 100 frequencies instead of the 20 in R7000. Another R7100 improvement is that you can program up to 100 channels for the R7100 to skip while searching. R7100 has 2 VFOs ("windows"). Both the R7000 and R7100 scan slowly compared with PRO-2004 and PRO-2006, and that's a drawback. Both the R7100 and R7000 employ a noisy relay, activated when the receiver is tuned to frequencies above 520 MHz. Scanning a mixture of VHF and UHF frequencies serenades the Icom user with a very annoying clickety- clack, clickety-clack! UNIDEN/Bearcat and Electra/Bearcat Bearcat III (Electra): 1976 vintage. 8 channel crystal controlled scanner. Requires optional front-end circuit board for VHF-low, VHF-high, and UHF bands, but only 2 boards can be installed within the radio at the same time. Two crystal filters. No aircraft band coverage nor rescan delay. Front mount speaker sounds good. Strong local oscillator radiation often causes interference with other scanners in the same house. Bearcat IV (Electra): 8 channel crystal controlled scanner. Newer version of Bearcat III but contains front-end circuitry for VHF-low, VHF-high, and UHF bands. Better selectivity than Bearcat III or 12 due to having three instead of two 10.8 MHz IF filters. No aircraft band coverage. Front mount speaker sounds good. No rescan delay. Bearcat 5 (Electra): 1979 vintage. Eight channel economy base model covering VHF-low, VHF-high, and UHF bands. 117 VAC only. No track tuning. Black plastic cabinet. Bearcat 6 (Electra): Six channel VHF-low and VHF-high bands. 117 VAC only. Wood covered particle board cabinet. Bearcat 8 (Electra): Eight channel VHF-low, VHF-high, and UHF bands. 117 VAC only. Wood covered particle board cabinet. Bearcat 12 (Electra): 1979 vintage. One of the last decent crystal controlled scanners. 10 channels. Variable scan speed up to 20 ch/sec. Single delay on/off switch. Front mount speaker sounds good. Manual contains schematic. Single conversion, 10.8 MHz IF. Selectivity is poorer than programmable models, like the 300, allowing adjacent channel interference. Covers VHF-low, VHF-high, and UHF bands but no aircraft band coverage. Crystal positions must be arranged by band. Bearcat 15 (Electra): 1983 vintage. Actually made for Electra by competitor GRE (General Research Electronics). The only Bearcat crystal controlled base/mobile scanner offering 118 - 136 MHz AM aircraft band. 10 channels. BC101 (Electra): 1975 vintage. First Bearcat synthesized unit. 16 channels, no priority. Frequency programmed in binary by setting toggle switches on front panel after looking up code in code book. No frequency readout. Uses custom IC for CPU, now discontinued, so factory authorized service is no longer available. I have four of these units. DC operation requires optional mobile power supply. BC100 (Electra): First programmable portable scanner. Be prepared for at least one repair in the first year. Early units, with threaded antenna connector, have high frequency of repair, particularly LCD readout, keyboard, and battery holder. No battery backup. Poor case design in early units caused battery to disconnect from radio, resetting microprocessor and clearing memories. No priority channel or aircraft band. Some people swear by the BC100, others swear at them. BC220 (Electra): 1979 vintage. 20 channels. Reasonable number of features but 20 channels doesn't seem enough. Service Search for Marine and Aircraft. LED readout. Good scanner, but tinny audio. BC20/20 (Electra): 1981 vintage. Similar to BC220 but with 40 channels and different CPU circuitry. A maximum of 20 channels can be scanned at one time. Reasonable number of features. Service Search for Marine and Aircraft. LED readout. Good scanner, but tinny audio. BC250 (Electra): 1976 vintage. 50 channel model, rich in features, but lacks aircraft band and 144-146 MHz. Search and Store feature extremely useful for finding federal frequencies. Clock. High frequency of repair. Power transistors not heat sinked adequately, causing heat damage to surrounding components and circuit board. Failure of Q204 on the feature board known to cause odd display readings. Digital circuitry very sensitive to glitches caused by static and AC line spikes. Avoid 1978 or earlier vintage units. All BC250s use custom ICs (e.g., IC6, a divider chip, mfd. by Exar), which are now discontinued, so factory service is no longer available from Uniden. BC260 (Electra): 1983 vintage. Super heavy duty metal cabinetry and lit controls, aimed at mobile use for firemen, police, etc. Few frills, only 16 channels, no aircraft, but generous coverage of federal bands omitted in the older Bearcat scanners. Good sensitivity. Lots of audio. Good internal construction. Backlit keyboard allows operation in the dark, but the keyboards on some units require high pressure to operate. Brightness control for display and keyboard, but multiplexor circuitry for vacuum fluorescent display produces audible whine which may be annoying in a quiet room. Backlighting may fail in some units due to poor contact on connector used to fasten light panel to front circuit board. 9 volt regulator transistor Q28 (TIP29) may fail, causing blank display while leaving audio intact. Method of connecting an external speaker is awkward. BC300 (Electra): 1979 vintage. 50 channel top of the line scanner. Service Search feature contains 11 ROM banks of preprogrammed channels. Switching power supply failure noted in early units due to insufficient capacitance - component value was changed in newer units. Schematics show at least 100 components changed between earliest and later units. Preset squelch pot, mounted internally on circuit board, misadjusted in new units - adjustment usually required after burn-in period. Good sensitivity. Built in clock. I leave it on 24 hours a day. This is a favorite. BC350 (Electra): 1981 vintage. 50 channels in 5 banks. Includes aircraft. Used to be Bearcat's top of the line, overpriced scanner but never very popular. Dual use keyboard and display allowed 8 text characters to be associated with each channel, a feature clumsily implemented, and awkward to use. Units plagued with various hardware problems including bad memory ICs and short life power transformers. Firmware bugs without cures. The BC300 is a much better scanner than the BC350, and at a lower price. BC760XLT (Uniden): Also sold as BC950XLT through Scanner World. Small, mobile scanner supplied with mounting bracket and wall wart AC power supply. Some of the keys are backlit. 100 channels in 5 banks. Service search. Earlier version has Motorola type antenna jack and AA battery backup. Later version has BNC antenna jack and internal lithium battery. Can be fitted with optional CTCSS decoder. Hyper sensitive and easily overloaded by strong signals, especially when used with outdoor antenna in base applications. Conventional 10.8 MHz IF prone to images. Television audio heard in some places. BC800XLT (Uniden): 1985 vintage. 40 channels in two banks. Covers 806-912 MHz, as well as of vhf, uhf, and aircraft bands. Receives 10 meter fm and all of 6 meters, as well as federal portions of vhf and uhf bands. Fewer birdies on vhf-lo band than other scanners. Scans and searches very fast. Clean, robust audio output. Extremely sensitive, but very prone to overload by strong signals when connected to outdoor antenna. Too much play (hysteresis) in squelch adjustment - can be improved by changing one resistor. Positive terminal in memory backup battery holder installed backwards in early units, allowing memory loss when scanner unplugged from AC outlet. Tunes in increments of 12.5 KHz on 800 MHz band, whereas cellular telephones are on 30 KHz channels. See "The Bearcat 800XLT ... an Owner's Report," by Bob Parnass, in Monitoring Times, March 1986. BC860XLT (Uniden): 1995 vintage. 100 channel table top unit. Can lock out 10 channels during search. Good performer except for images. See "The Uniden Bearcat BC860XLT," by Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, May 1995. BC890XLT (Uniden): Same as Radio Shack PRO-2036. Tuning knob. 200 channels, global delay. Count, AUX, and Auto Store features. Scans and searches fast. Accepts optional CTCSS board. Dual conversion with 10.8 MHz first IF -- lots of images and birdies. Prone to severe intermod, especially when used with an outdoor antenna. See "The Uniden BC-890XLT and Radio Shack PRO-2036," by Bob Parnass, in June 1995 Monitoring Times. BC9000XLT (Uniden): 1995 vintage. High quality base using up-conversion. 500 channels in twenty banks. Up to 250 channels can be programmed with alpha labels. Tuning knob. Selectable AM, NFM, WFM modes. Very fast scan and search. Can lock out 50 channels during search. Delay and attenuator independently programmable for each channel. Effective Auto Store feature stores unique frequencies. Good RF section, but not as robust as PRO-2004/5/6. One urban user, located within a couple of blocks of several high power transmitters, reports severe desense problems. See "The Uniden Bearcat BC9000XLT," by Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, March 1995. BC100XLT (Uniden): 1987 vintage. Very good 100 channel portable with 10 priority channels. Unique feature tells whether a given frequency has already been memorized. Generous coverage of conventional bands, including commercial aircraft, but no 800 MHz. Decent leather-like case. Slide-on 550 mAH NiCd battery pack. BC200XLT (Uniden): 1987 vintage. Also sold as BC205XLT through Scanner World. Very good 200 channel version of BC100XLT portable scanner but includes 800 MHz band. 10 priority channels. Unique feature tells whether a given frequency has already been memorized. Decent leather-like case. Slide-on NiCd battery pack. BC2500XLT (Uniden): 400 channel portable with tuning knob. Plagued by intermod and images. Early units drained batteries quickly even while turned off. BC3000XLT (Uniden): 1995 vintage. Excellent 400 channel portable with 20 banks. Up conversion. Very fast scan, search, and intelligent Auto Store. Mode, attenuator, and delay settings programmable for each channel. 50 frequencies can be locked out during search. Larger speaker than PRO-26 produces better, crisper audio. See "The Uniden Bearcat BC3000XLT," by Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, April 1995. Regency TMR series: First generation crystal scanners. Come in all varieties of band coverage. Models with both UHF and VHF bands must use separate antennas for each band (disadvantage in mobile installations, but can be overcome by connecting two front ends via a capacitor). Not sensitive enough to cover the entire 30 - 50 MHz range in a single model. There three versions of VHF-low band coverage depending on the part of the 30 - 50 MHz band covered (LL, LM. and LH). TMR scanners use unsocketed incandescent bulbs for channel indicators which require periodic replacement. Easy to crystal: Radio Shack crystals work well. TMRs usually $2 and up at hamfests, often in poor condition. Don't pay more than $50, even if mint. Front ends must be tuned for selected portions within the bands for best sensitivity. Wide IF selectivity troublesome in urban/suburban areas. Primitive digital scanning circuitry may become confused at times. but power off/on restores sanity. Replace aging capacitors in the scanning circuits. You can find a TMR8H eight channel high band unit most often. TME series: The base versions of the TMR models. Both the TME and TMR models share many common circuits but the base versions contain speakers mounted on the front panel. The most common TME model is the TME8 H/LM eight channel dual band scanner in a metal cabinet with wood coloring. ACTR series: Replaced the Regency TMR units. By the time Regency made the ACTR units, they no longer offered different models for different parts of the 30 - 50 MHz band. Look for the later ACT series, e.g., ACTR-106 (10 channel tri band) or ACTR20/6 (20 channel tri band), used light emitting diodes for channel indicators instead of incandescent bulbs. Available in 1 to 20 channel models - most are multi band receivers. Somewhat wide selectivity. Not all that bad a deal if cheap. ACTE series: The base versions of the ACTR series. The ACTE and ACTR circuitry is similar, although the base versions contain speakers mounted on the front panel. The most common ACTE model is the ACTE8 H/L eight channel dual band scanner in a black metal cabinet. WHAMO-10: Regency's first synthesized scanner. Appearance more like a crystal scanner, with a single LED per channel. User has to break off teeth on a metal 'comb' for each channel according to a code book. External frequency control unit DFS-5K optional. UHF VCO reference oscillator drifts on some units. Soldered sheet metal shields around some circuitry make access to some components difficult for servicing. Comb sockets prone to bad connections after moderate use. Not recommended due to maintenance difficulties. K500: Nice wood-like cabinet. 40 channel model with every feature Regency could dream of in one scanner, except aircraft band. Idle tone bypass feature for mobile phone stations works about 50% of the time. Weather alert feature. Service Search in several banks. Search and Store facility not implemented as well as BC250, but better than none. Built in clock when radio off or in manual mode. Can be programmed out of band. Reasonable performance, but sensitivity could be better. Spring contacts on membrane keyboard may need soldering after prolonged use. K100: Bare bones version of the K500. 10 channels, no priority feature. Same wood-like cabinet and reasonable performance as K500. Spring contacts on membrane keyboard may need soldering after prolonged use. M400: 30 channel replacement for K500. Service Search, but no aircraft. Easily programmable out of band. Built in clock when radio off or in manual mode. Backlit keyboard good for night viewing and mobile use but generates RFI into nearby SW receivers. A favorite. MX3000: 30 channel replacement for M400, but basic features only. Nice lit keyboard, but may cause RFI into nearby SW receivers. Easily programmable out of band, but no aircraft. All 30 channels are in a single bank, and lack of direct channel access make this model more difficult to operate. Good first scanner. M100: 10 channel unit. Same as MX3000 except different color and fewer channels. Nicely lit keyboard, but may cause RFI into nearby SW receivers. HX1000: Good, fairly rugged, 30 channel handheld synthesized unit. Generous out of band coverage but no AM aircraft coverage. Built by Azden. Very sensitive on UHF, but annoying audio hiss leaks through speaker when squelched. Belt clip chintzy, but can be directly replaced with better clip from Kenwood TR2600A. Like the MX3000, all 30 channels are in a single bank, and lack of direct channel access make this model more difficult to operate. Low discount price makes this best choice for programmable portable. HX650/H604: 6 channel crystal portable. Likely made by Sanyo. Same as Fannon and Bearcat Thin Scan units, (except that Bearcat has 10.8 MHz IF frequency, and is harder to get crystals for), but scans faster. Small size and common crystals (available at Radio Shack), make this 1st choice for bare bones portable scanner. Radio Shack PRO2004: 1986 vintage. Top of the line, wide band scanner for 1987. After a diode is cut, enjoy continuous coverage from 25-520 and 760-1300 MHz, AM, NBFM, and WBFM. Has 300 channels in 10 banks of 30, backed up by conventional 9 volt alkaline battery. Any channel can be designated the priority channel. Scans and searches fast. Lots of well designed features, like 10 pairs of search limits, Lockout Review, default search increment and emission mode. Sound Squelch allows skipping dead carriers during search or scan. Metal cabinet, good internal construction and shielding, but no mobile mounting bracket or DC power cord. Soft touch membrane keyboard. Good sensitivity and selectivity. Very good radio. See "Product Review: The Radio Shack PRO-2004 Programmable Scanner," by Bob Parnass AJ9S, in The Radio Enthusiast, February 1987, and Monitoring Times, March 1987. PRO2005: 1989 vintage. Essentially a size reduced PRO-2004 with surface mount components and 400 channels. Some people think the small knobs, smaller display, and plastic cabinet are a setback from the 2004. The smaller size, real rubber keyboard, and vertical front panel make it easer to use mobile, although there is no mobile mounting bracket available and the keyboard is not backlit. More sensitive than the PRO-2004 but 800 MHz signals leak through into the commercial aero band. Highly recommended. See "Product Review: The Radio Shack PRO-2005 Programmable Scanner," by Bob Parnass AJ9S, in The Radio Enthusiast, June 1989, and RCMA Journal, August 1989. PRO2006: 1990 vintage. Essentially the same as PRO-2005 but scans faster. Probably the best scanner made to date. Highly recommended. See "The Realistic PRO-2006," by Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, October 1990. PRO-2035: 1995 vintage. Cumbersome 100 channel bank size. Tuning knob. Poor dynamic range. 10 linkable search banks. Dumb Auto Store feature stores the same frequencies over and over. See "The Radio Shack PRO-2035 - How Does It Compare With the PRO-2006?," by Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, January 1995. PRO34: Portable scanner with 200 channels and 800 MHz coverage. Ten "monitor" channels. Operates from AA cells. Slow scanning, low audio output, and chintzy plastic case detract from an otherwise good performance. No decent leather case available from Radio Shack. If you need a portable with 800 MHz, get a Bearcat 200XLT. If you can't get a 200XLT, get a PRO-34. PRO2021: Base/mobile scanner. 200 channels in 10 banks, LCD display and raised rubber keys. Lots of memory but scans too slowly and lacks 800 MHz. Ten "monitor" channels. Radio Shack seemed to have an overstock of 2021s as they were on sale for such a long time. Close out price dipped to about $200, which made it a nice scanner for beginners. PRO2022: Base/mobile scanner. Like the PRO2021 but includes the 800 MHz band. Cellular images throughout the 847.6 - 869 MHz range. Includes power saver circuit, odd for a base unit, which can clip the first part of a transmission. PRO2036: Same as Uniden/Bearcat BC890XLT. Tuning knob. 200 channels, global delay. Scans and searches fast. Count, AUX, and Auto Store features. Accepts optional CTCSS board. Dual conversion with 10.8 MHz first IF -- lots of images and birdies. Prone to severe intermod, especially when used with an outdoor antenna. See "The Uniden BC-890XLT and Radio Shack PRO-2036," by Bob Parnass, in June 1995 Monitoring Times. PRO-2037: Triple conversion all plastic base scanner made by GRE. Home version of the PRO-62 portable but with more intermod. 200 channels in 10 banks, one search bank, selectable AM and FM. Uses up conversion circuitry but inadequate front end filtering still allows images, though not as bad as in 10.7 or 10.8 MHz IF circuits. Crisp, respectable audio given the top mounted speaker. See "The Radio Shack PRO-2037," by Bob Parnass, in July 1995 Monitoring Times. PRO2001: Early, single bank 16 channel programmable. Reasonable coverage of the 3 traditional bands, minus aircraft band. LED digital display as well as an LED per channel. Mechanical lockout switch for each channel. Delay is either on or off for all channels at a time. High synthesizer noise level. Troublesome plated through holes on digital board in some units renders radio virtually unfixable. Could never get mine to work more than a few days in a row; always another bad connection. Some owners have no trouble. PRO52: 8 channel VHF-Lo/Hi base unit. No UHF band or provision for mobile operation. Good little scanner despite limited frequency coverage and Spartan lack of frills. Crisp squelch action and good audio, helped by a front mounted, vertical speaker. PRO2003: Radio Shack's 1986 top of line. 50 channels + 10 FM commercial broadcast band channels. Includes aircraft. Good frequency coverage and functionality, but at a high price. Poor human engineering: difficult to read keyboard makes the PRO2003 hard to operate unless in a well lit room. Keyboard label coloring improved on newer units. Rather slow scan rate and high price. Although there are provisions for 12VDC operation, the cabinet shape and lack of mounting bracket makes mobile operation impractical. Scan rate only 8 channels/sec vs. 15/sec in Regency and Bearcat. Causes RFI: Plastic case permits scanner to radiate signals into nearby receivers. PRO-43: Very good portable made by GRE. First Radio Shack portable with up conversion, and 222 MHz ham and 225 - 400 MHz military air band coverage. 200 channels, single search range. Small, convenient size. Muffled audio. Speakers in early units known to fail and more powerful speakers were used in later units. 800 MHz band coverage fully restorable in early units by removing diode. Uses same 6 cell battery tray as other high end GRE portables. Subject to interference in 160 - 162 MHz range. PRO-60: Very good portable made by GRE. 200 channels, single search range. Similar features and same IFs as the PRO-43 it replaced but the PRO-60 has wider frequency coverage and crisper audio. Covers 75 MHz and commercial FM broadcast bands. Improved Direct search can be stepped manually in single steps. Uses same 6 cell battery tray as other high end GRE portables. Railfans take note -- the PRO-60 and PRO-43 are subject to interference in 160 - 162 MHz range. Draws 100 mA while scanning. PRO-26: Very good portable made by for Radio Shack by Uniden. 200 channels, very fast scan/search. Good display. Covers all TV channels, but spectrum adjacent to cellular phone band is censored which prevents monitoring parts of some trunked systems (e.g., IL State Police district 4). Up to 50 frequencies can be skipped during search. Limited image rejection causes 929 MHz paging interference in 170 MHz range. Audio suffers from small speaker. PRO62: Good portable 200 channel scanner using up conversion. Similar to PRO-43 but no military air band, different upper frequency limit, and slightly different IFs. Selectable AM/NFM modes. Better intermod immunity than PRO-43. See "The Radio Shack PRO-62," by Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, February 1995. PRO30: 16 channel programmable portable with aircraft band. Good frequency coverage. Extra controls on top allow control of SCAN, MANUAL, and PRIORITY functions while worn on belt. Good belt clip. Low audio output. Plastic case prone to break at BNC antenna connector under severe use, vs. metal frame in Regency HX1000. High price, no discounts or sales yet. I had 6 or 7 PRO30s, having to return them several times during the 1 year warranty, although other owners have had little or no trouble. Troubles included oscillation in IF stage, no UHF band reception, case broken around base of antenna connector, etc. PRO-24: Only 4 channels in this crystal controlled portable. Covers the three basic bands, but no aircraft. Easy to obtain batteries and crystals. Characteristic Radio Shack squelch problem, fixable by changing one resistor. All-plastic case larger than Bearcat Thin Scan and clones. See "The Radio Shack PRO-24 Scanner," by Bob Parnass, excerpted in the "Technical Topics" column, RCMA Newsletter, February 1984. Craig (division of Pioneer) 4530: Japanese 10 channel crystal controlled 3 band unit. Also available under Plectron name but in different cabinet. No aircraft band. Deluxe features like priority, trimmer capacitors for netting each channel, front panel speaker, and rugged metal cabinet make this unit a winner. Channel lockout slide switches have finite life. Replacing burned out incandescent channel lamps not fun. Grab a 4530 if you find one in good condition. Sonar: Sonar made several crystal controlled scanners and channelized monitor receivers which shared the same RF circuitry. Each radio was housed in the same size metal case and worked on both 120 VAC and 12 VDC. The models differed in the number of channels, the band coverage, and whether individual channels could be locked out. Although they used a 10.7 MHz first IF, Sonar radios require parallel resonant crystals different from the common series resonant crystals used in Regency and Radio Shack scanners. Some Radio Shack crystals will work in Sonar units, but more often they oscillate a few kHz off frequency and are unsuitable unless changes are made to the oscillator circuitry. Therefore, beginners should avoid these radios. Typical Sonar squelch has long time constant causing a long noise burst at the end of each transmission. FR-104, FR-105: 6 channel monitor receivers covering 25 - 50 MHz or 150 - 175 MHz. Manual channel selection, i.e., no scanning. Early models are identified by an 11 pin connector on the rear and they could be used with an optional NiCd battery pack and charger which bolted to the rear panel. Later models used Cinch Jones connectors with flat contacts. Optional tone decoder board. FR-2512, FR-2513: 24 channel versions of the FR-104 and FR-105 monitor receivers. Manual channel selection, i.e., no scanning. FR-2514, FR-2515: 8 channel scanners. Channel 1 priority. Recommend you avoid these models as there is no way to lockout a channel from the scan sequence. FR-2526, FR-2526, FR-2528: 10 channel scanners covering various combinations of 3 bands. Each channel could be locked out. Channel 1 priority. Sonar #chan- VHF VHF UHF lock- Model nels low high scans? outs? ___________________________________________________ FR104 6 X no FR105 6 X no FR2512 24 X no FR2513 24 X no FR2514 8 X yes no FR2515 8 X yes no FR2526 10 X yes yes FR2527 10 X X yes yes FR2528 10 X X yes yes Table 1. Summary of Sonar base/mobile monitor and scanner receivers Tennelec Manufactured the first synthesized scanners. Company went out of business several years ago. Schematics and parts difficult to obtain. Radios reputed to be poor performers. Got my MS-2 and MCP-1 basket cases for free and sometimes regret taking them. Not worth fixing unless you have access to DTL/RTL chips and circuit diagrams. Plectron and Motorola Alert Monitor Receivers In the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of firemen and ambulance squad members came to rely on their transistor Plectron and Motorola Alert monitor receivers. They have now been replaced by portable pagers, and are often available at hamfests in the $5 - $25 range. Since many are in rough condition and need repair, a hamfest special is better suited for hobbyists who like to fix their own radios. Plectron and Motorola Alert crystal controlled receivers are excellent for dedicated monitoring of local frequencies -- a task for which you wouldn't want to tie up your 400 channel programmable scanner. These radios are fixed channel units and do not scan. They can be powered form 117VAC or 12VDC with the proper mobile cord. The audio quality on a Plectron P1 or 700 series is far better than any consumer grade scanner and the sensitivity and intermod immunity is outstanding if aligned properly. The Plectron 500 series is less desireable. The Motorola Alert monitors are pretty good, although the audio lacks bass. No single Plectron or Motorola Alert monitor can cover the entire 30-50 MHz band, and there were versions optimized for each portion of the band. There were different "split" models to cover segments of VHF-hi band, too. Although UHF versions were made, they are somewhat rare. Both brands of receiver require special crystals. I sometimes use Radio Shack's generic 3rd overtone scanner crystals in the Plectrons but they oscillate on frequencies far away from their marked frequencies. That's because the Plectron oscillator is designed to be used with a crystal which oscillates on its fundamental, not overtone, frequency. If you find the squelch on your Plectron 700 series receiver has too much hysteresis, replace R96, a 180K resistor, with a 560K resistor. On the P1, the resistor is designated R81. Repair service for the Plectron P1 and R700 models is offered by: Woodson Electronics Plectron Place P.O. Box 960 Imboden, Arkansas 72434 telephone 1-(501)869-7985 Some replacement parts are currently available from Federal Signal in University Park, IL, phone (800)524-3021. -- ============================================================================== Copyright 1995, Bob Parnass, AJ9S parnass@att.com Locate transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm) From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!hookup!nstn.ns.ca!news From: Ron Ling Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: cell band layout Date: 14 Nov 1995 14:39:51 GMT Organization: Nova Scotia Technology Network Lines: 20 Message-ID: <48a9nn$9ct@Owl.nstn.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: cad-ts2.uccb.ns.ca Hi.. Looking for the freq layout of the cellular channels between 869 and 894 mhz. In my area i'm picking up about 100 voice channels from 869.280 to 893.640 on both system A and B. Is there a little program out there that will sort these freq's out. Example...Input a freq and output--the reverse voice freq --the cell ch number --the cell site number Any info(or program) would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance... Ron From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!hopper.acm.org!ACM.ORG!MULLIGAN From: mulligan@ACM.ORG (F. Barry Mulligan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: cell band layout Date: 15 Nov 1995 00:42:25 GMT Organization: ACM Network Services Lines: 23 Message-ID: <48bd1h$e1f@hopper.acm.org> Reply-To: mulligan@ACM.ORG NNTP-Posting-Host: acm.org > Looking for the freq layout of the cellular channels ... From the FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies on ftp://oak.oakland.edu as /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/scanner.faf Cellular Telephone [22.902] Chs Freqs (base) System 800-832 869.040 - 870.000 RCC - voice 1-312 870.030 - 879.360 RCC - voice 313-333 879.390 - 879.990 RCC - data 334-354 880.020 - 880.620 Telco - data 355-666 880.650 - 889.980 Telco - voice 667-716 890.010 - 891.480 RCC - voice 717-799 891.510 - 893.970 Telco - voice Mobiles transmit 45 MHz below the base (824.040-848.970) and are usually repeated by the base. Channels are 30 kHz apart. Channels 800-832 are also identified as Chs 991-1023. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!usenet From: quacker@vnet.ibm.com (Rich Bellin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: computers and scanners Date: 14 Nov 1995 11:52:00 GMT Organization: IBM T.J. Watson Research Center Lines: 39 Message-ID: <489vt0$17u5@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> References: <4881dr$be8@news.sas.ab.ca> Reply-To: quacker@vnet.ibm.com (Rich Bellin) NNTP-Posting-Host: quacker.pok.ibm.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 In <4881dr$be8@news.sas.ab.ca>, r2d2@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () writes: >I have read several articles regarding the connection of a scanner to a >computer. What is the benefit of this? What does the computer do to >enhance scanning? Also has anyone managed to monitor the police computer >transmission to their vehicles and display this information on a home >computer? Any info is appreciated. Thanks > Greetings: There are several way to connect a computer to a radio. Depending on the connection made, there are different operations that can be done. The first connection is from the scanner (or radio) audio output to a decoder. The decoder is usually connected to the serial (RS232) port of your computer. These decoders (sometimes also called TNCs) allow the computer to decode weather maps, ham packet communications, morse code, RTTY and other forms of digital transmissions. There is also software available that allows a computer sound card to perform these operations instead of using a separate decoder. There are several scanners on the market today that have RS232 (serial) ports built in to the unit. ICOM, KENWOOD, and AOR all make units with this interface. In addition, OPTOELECTRONICS makes add on boards for certain Radio Shack scanners, that add this interface. The scanner serial port is used for controlling the scanner from the computer. With this control, the functionality of the scanner is greatly enhanced. More memory channels and automatic data logging are just some of the possiblities. There are several programs on the commercial and shareware market that interface to some or all of the radios mentioned. And lastly, there is the human interface. The computer can be used for keeping track of frequencies through database and logging programs. Use of some sort of frequency database is a MUST for any serious scanner enthusiast. Hopefully, this information is of some use. Happy scanning. Rich From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!ncar!noao!CS.Arizona.EDU!ruby.ucc.nau.edu!ecosys.nbs.nau.edu!msg From: msg@ecosys.nbs.nau.edu (Michael Grenley) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: CTCSS Board for BC890XLT Date: 13 Nov 1995 09:58:22 GMT Organization: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ, USA Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4874ru$f4l@ruby.ucc.nau.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ecosys.nbs.nau.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] My wife recenlty bought me a BC890XLT. As I was reading the manual, I noticed that there is an add-on board that I can put into my new scanner. After reading all the docs etc...I still dont understand what exaclty the CTCSS board does. Can someone explian to me what this board does, why would I want one, and should I get it? and to top it all off...Could you explain it in laymens terms? Thanks.. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!usenet From: Daryl Brewer Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: CTCSS Board for BC890XLT Date: 16 Nov 1995 00:51:50 GMT Organization: InfiNet Lines: 28 Message-ID: <48e1v6$g40@news.infi.net> References: <4874ru$f4l@ruby.ucc.nau.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: h-sycthopolis.nr.infi.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: msg@ecosys.nbs.nau.edu msg@ecosys.nbs.nau.edu (Michael Grenley) wrote: > >My wife recenlty bought me a BC890XLT. As I was reading the manual, I >noticed that there is an add-on board that I can put into my new >scanner. After reading all the docs etc...I still dont understand what >exaclty the CTCSS board does. Can someone explian to me what this board >does, why would I want one, and should I get it? and to top it all >off...Could you explain it in laymens terms? > > > >Thanks.. > > The CTCSS board is board that decodes the subaudible tones on the radio signals. What it does is if 2 agencies are on the same frequency, you can set the CTCSS to decode one of them IF YOU KNOW THE CORRECT TONE. You have to know the correct tone for it to work, but the CTCSS is used to FILTER unwanted signals. If you have interferece on a frequency, you can filter it out because your radio will NOT allow the interference through because it does not have the tone on the signal. That's the meat of it. You CAN monitor a signal with a tone on it, but as i said CTCSS is used to filter out unwanted signals. That is all. In ham radio, CTCSS is used to keep "intermod" or interference from bringing up a "repeater". The CTCSS baord DECODES signals with subaudible tones. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!hodes.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!ix-sb1-02.ix.netcom.com!tberdan From: tberdan@ix.netcom.com (Temp Berdan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Discone Antenna from RS Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 23:12:39 Organization: Netcom Lines: 20 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <47ulra$hbj@maureen.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sb1-02.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Nov 10 11:12:22 AM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <47ulra$hbj@maureen.teleport.com> woody1@teleport.com writes: >From: woody1@teleport.com >Subject: Discone Antenna from RS >Date: Fri, 10 Nov 95 01:54:10 GMT >Anyone using one?? >If so, what model and is it worth it??? >Thanks in advance. Hi, Found my RS discone very poorly engineered. Seems that the stanless steel radials screwed into the unit using chrome plated _brass_ screws. Touch the radials and they break off. I trashed my antenna after RS replaced radials and the new ones still used the brass screws to connect to main ant. shaft. IMHO, Groves scanner beam or the Antenna Specialists (or both coupled together) broadband omni are two of the best on the market. Do use a good preamp if you are away from a major metro area. Hope this helps. Temp From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:56 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!pgh!usenet From: jwest@pgh.nauticom.net (Jim West) Subject: Re: Discone Antenna from RS Sender: usenet@pgh.nauticom.net (Usenet) Message-ID: Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 02:38:15 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: 199.234.151.77.du.nauticom.net References: <47ulra$hbj@maureen.teleport.com> <47vqdf$l05@news1.inlink.com> Organization: Nauticom - Internet Access Provider X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Lines: 19 Care to tell the world how to build one? I think this group would really appreciate it (I know I would). raiar@inlink.com (Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr.) wrote: >woody1@teleport.com wrote: >>Anyone using one?? >I have three of them, only one is factory made! >>If so, what model and is it worth it??? >If your handy with a block of plexi and coathangers, NO! >Their great little antennas on receive, but marginal on transmit. >>Thanks in advance. >Gary - KG0ZP >>Brian From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!Germany.EU.net!wizard.pn.com!ci-pioneer!panda!org!org!*domain!*site!*user!kirkman!don!don.kirkman From: Don.Kirkman@Don.Kirkman@*user@*site.*domain.org.org (Don Kirkman) Date: 12 Nov 95 16:06:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Do it for the log. Message-ID: Organization: Fidonet: PandA's Den BBS Usenet: SATINS/Net330 uucp gateway * PandA's Den BBS *CR Lines: 33 From: donk@a.crl.com (Don Kirkman) Subject: Re: Do it for the log. Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access Burt Fisher wrote: >To: Multiple recipients of list HAM-L And countless others, it turns out :-) >How many times have you heards folks say that they wanted the other >guy's name, QTH, etc. for the log? My log couldn't care less about >that information. Whenever I ask, it's because I want to know. Hey, guys, why was this posted in puzzles, running, skiing, and half a dozen other groups? Ham related I can understand, but PLEASE look at the cross-posted groups! BTW, I picked this up in rec.running, but I always wanted the name also--and of course I wrote it IN the log (where else, back in the old pre-computer days?) 73. N6IM Don Kirkman donk@a.crl.com Cerritos, CA If I had a life I'd be having a mid-life crisis -- |Fidonet: Don Kirkman 1:330/317 |Internet: Don.Kirkman@Don.Kirkman@*user@*site.*domain.org.org | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly their own. | PandA's Den BBS FidoNet < > internet gateway - email info@panda.org From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!scout.flex.net!news From: odium@flex.net (Vince Kaminski) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: DTMF Decoder Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 23:31:04 GMT Organization: FlexNET Customer Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4838e3$moc@scout.flex.net> References: <47us1j$4j2@oznet03.ozemail.com.au> Reply-To: odium@flex.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.218.189.96 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 nrodger@shell02.ozemail.com.au (Nathan Rodger) wrote: >Do any of you people out there, have any idea, where I could get a >schematic or plans for a DTMF Decoder, using the IC. If so if you could >mail me or just leave message here. Actually, if you have a sound card, you can just download a DTMF decoder...I think http://l0pht.com has one...look around Odium@Flex.Net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Check out my scanner page at: * * http://flex.net/users/odium/ * From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:51:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!lfsserv1.lfs.loral.com!news-owego.endicott.ibm.com!news.manassas.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!newsgate.watson.ibm.com!swiss.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.lava.net!usenet From: hazen@lava.net (Hazen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: DTMF Decoders Date: Tue, 14 Nov 95 11:42:55 HST Organization: LavaNet Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48b2em$k53@malasada.lava.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup030.lava.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.9 Has anyone had any experience using decoders Cool150 or DTMF_rt2 ? Cool150 looks like an awesome program but all I could get it to do was analyze the frequency of the tones and that doesn't do any good being as how some numbers have the same freq down to a tenth of a decimal point (or at least that what seems to be the case). And as far as DTMF_rt2 , I don't know what the hell is wrong with that thing. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!news2.acs.oakland.edu!detroit.freenet.org!detroit.freenet.org!ah431 From: ah431@detroit.freenet.org (Yohei Shimazaki) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Freqs for Jeff City, MO? Date: 15 Nov 1995 19:22:09 GMT Organization: The Greater Detroit Free-Net Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48del1$2rr@detroit.freenet.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: detroit.freenet.org Hi and tnx for reading this message. I will be moving to Jeff City, Missouri in the near future. If anyone has a list of local freqs for the scanner, please respond with your list. 73 and tnx de N8YQX -- Yohei Shimazaki ah431@detroit.freenet.org From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!globe.indirect.com!jamoran From: jamoran@indirect.com (John Moran) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Frequency searches..done Date: 12 Nov 1995 12:28:09 GMT Organization: Internet Direct, Inc. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <484p8p$muj@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bud.indirect.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] If you need frequency information for your area or area of interest, I'll do a search for you of my database and sen d you the results on a 3 or 5 inch floppy...you will get inn some cases over 30,000 frequencies! everything from the security guards to the Police, fire, and ambulances. I need the following information: 1) city/state or area to search 2) latitude/longitude 3) postal mailing address...I can't attatch to e-mail I'll send you the disk along with a sheet explaining how to extract the files .DBF file...I do charge a small fee ($10-15) depending on the search, this helps pay for the postage, disk, and keeping my data current! JOHN I have frequencies for the USA but also have a shortwave database... From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: sbacker684@aol.com (SBacker684) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: FS : scanners with cellular frequencies Date: 12 Nov 1995 04:50:51 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <484g1r$itt@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <47rqan$qa6@guava.epix.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader >(3) Pro 2026 - internally modified $250 I guess the Pro-2026 with the cell mod in this mornings paper for $70.00 is a good deal. SBacker@aol.com From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!usenet From: 2026 scanner Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: FS : scanners with cellular frequencies Date: 12 Nov 1995 20:50:42 GMT Organization: resume@nr.infi.net Lines: 14 Message-ID: <485mn2$dbi@news.infi.net> References: <484g1r$itt@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h-korazin.nr.infi.net X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) ;> sbacker684@aol.com (SBacker684) writes: ;> >(3) Pro 2026 - internally modified $250 ;> ;> I guess the Pro-2026 with the cell mod in this mornings paper for $70.00 ;> is a good deal. ;> ;> SBacker@aol.com ;> ;>>>> It depends what the manufacturing date of the $70.00 scanner is. I doubt very much if a working, cellular-modified 2026 can be found for $70. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!murphy.servtech.com!nes.roc.servtech.com!user From: rtc@servtech.com (Bob Crotinger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: Icom R7100 Receiver - Unblocked Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 15:29:27 -0500 Organization: Natl Eng Search Lines: 11 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: nes.roc.servtech.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.1 Icom IC-R7100 Communications Receiver, outstanding condition... shipped in original box with all acc and manual... complete. This receiver is NOT BLOCKED for cellular frequencies. $1000.00 firm + shipping. Pls leave email... I check it at least twice a day. Regards, Bob From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!spool.mu.edu!torn!news1.toronto.fonorola.net!infoshare!passport.ca!not-for-mail From: lmilrad@passport.ca (Lou Milrad) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: $450 for Yupiteru MVT 8000 all-mode scanner Date: 14 Nov 1995 22:47:26 -0500 Organization: Passport Lines: 30 Message-ID: <48bnse$p3s@diplomatic.passport.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: diplomatic.passport.ca Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25195 rec.radio.scanner:40726 The MVT 8000 is a brilliantly designed angled front panel, 200 channel ac/dc scanner. It has a mounting bracket for mobile use and comes with a cigarette lighter adapter although it can be hard wired. I use mine as a desktop unit in my office. Due to its small footprint, it occupies very little space on my desk. It covers 8 Mhz to 1300 Mhz and receives in WFM, NFM and AM. Frequency steps are 5,10,12.5,50 and 100 Khz. It's got a 10 band search function, pass memory function, and other goodies found in high-end scanners. Although seemingly assigned on the front panel by preset factory settings, searches are categorized to conform to channel numbering as follows: Channel No. Band 1 FM 2 Air V 3 Air U 4 Ham V 5 Fire 6 Marine 7 Police U 8 Ham U 9 MCA 10 PRNSL (903.0375-904.9875) Of course, you can change factory settings. It also has a battery save function. $450.00 US plus shipping -- Lou Milrad VE3TRY lmilrad@passport.ca From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:05 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!simtel!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ad178 From: ad178@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Thomas W. Demers) Subject: FS: BC 890 XLT (FULL CELLULAR) Message-ID: Sender: ad178@freenet.carleton.ca (Thomas W. Demers) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 06:51:55 GMT Lines: 13 For Sale: Bearcat Uniden 890 XLT 200 channel scanner. Cell mod done! (I've done three of these, gettin' it down good) heh heh Excellent condition. Original box, manual, antenna, AC/DC adapter. Best offer takes it. e-mail offers. tanx.... -- Life's to short to worry... :) From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:06 1995 From: tombernie@msn.com (Thomas Bernie) Subject: FS: Four new Realistic 2006s. Date: 12 Nov 95 14:09:59 -0800 Message-ID: <00001ff6+00002fb6@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 2 I have four brand new Realistic 2006 scanners. Never used -- $325 each -- 30 day guarantee. Call Tom Bernie at 508-281-8892. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!hermes.oc.com!usenet From: Wilkerson@comeng.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Grove's Hidden Antenna Date: 15 Nov 1995 15:42:30 GMT Organization: Communications Engineering Support Lines: 6 Message-ID: <48d1p6$17n@hermes.oc.com> References: <48akgo$cha@pilot.njin.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.etsu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) arcieri@pilot.njin.net (Joseph Arcieri) wrote: >Has anyone had success with Grove's Hidden Antenna? Sorry to report that I have not found it useful, per se, but the multiude of connectors has been very useful for other purposes. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.grove.net!usenet From: bill@grove.net (Bill Grove) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Grove's OnLine Interactive Catalog Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1995 17:32:04 GMT Organization: Grove Enterprises, Inc. Lines: 10 Message-ID: <485414$c82@phoenix.grove.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: bill.grove.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:65974 rec.radio.scanner:40627 rec.radio.swap:50870 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17068 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21367 Grove Enterprises officially announces the arrival of its new Interactive Online Catalog. Along with specials just for the folks on the Internet, we also offer samples of Monitoring Times and Satellite Times. To check out the latest and greatest radio source on the web, direct your browsers to: www.grove.net These pages are NetScape 1.1 compatible. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newshub.cts.com!crash!jadpc!jadpc2!f723.n202!f123.n202!not-for-mail Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Distribution: world X-Comment-To: Angelo Duca From: Joe Nicholson Date: Sun, 12 Nov 95 15:57:21 -0800 Subject: Ham Radio Liciense Qu Message-ID: <2660252488@f123.n202.z1.ftn> Organization: 9-1-1 FF's LEO's OSHA COMMS (619) 669-0385 X-FTN-AREA: REC.RADIO.SCANNER X-FTN-MSGID: 1:202/123 9e903b48 X-FTN-Tearline: GEcho 1.00 X-FTN-Origin: 9-1-1 FF's LEO's OSHA COMMS (619) 669-0385 (1:202/123) X-FTN-SEEN-BY: 202/123 723 X-FTN-PATH: 202/123 X-FTN-PATH: 202/723 Lines: 29 -=> Quoting Angelo Duca to Steve,bender <=- AD> I have a comment to make i have an old RCA black and white AD> with uhf capability ( I think) I set my channel and U AD> then tune into channel 79 I sometimes pick up the local AD> police dept. Great yah but it is not a clear signal AD> can someone outhere let me know if there is a way of AD> increasing the signal. I think i need a bigger antenna.. AD> well if anyone knows, let me know.. It isn't the antenna or lack of signal. You're not getting enough audio recovery from the I.F./detector stages of the TV. They probably have swamping resistors in them to widen the bandwidth, expecting a wide swing in the signal but the PD (and all other) transmissions are narrow-band FM. **************************************************************************** * FireNet The 9-1-1 BBS PoliceNet * * * * San Diego's Hottest BBS * * * * SafNet (619) 669-0385 FidoNet * **************************************************************************** ... 911 makes firefighters come. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!news.dra.com!news.id.net!freeside.echo-on.net!usenet From: Angelo Duca Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Ham Radio Liciense Question.. Date: 8 Nov 1995 22:45:42 GMT Organization: Echo Online. Lines: 14 Message-ID: <47rbum$m0q@freeside.echo-on.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: johnny21.echo-on.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: ALL I have a comment to make i have an old RCA black and white with uhf capability ( I think) I set my channel and U then tune into channel 79 I sometimes pick up the local police dept. Great yah but it is not a clear signal can someone outhere let me know if there is a way of increasing the signal. I think i need a bigger antenna.. well if anyone knows, let me know.. Angelo.. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!news.dra.com!news.id.net!freeside.echo-on.net!usenet From: Angelo Duca Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Ham Radio Liciense Question.. Date: 8 Nov 1995 22:46:02 GMT Organization: Echo Online. Lines: 14 Message-ID: <47rbva$m0q@freeside.echo-on.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: johnny21.echo-on.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: rec.radio.scanner I have a comment to make i have an old RCA black and white with uhf capability ( I think) I set my channel and U then tune into channel 79 I sometimes pick up the local police dept. Great yah but it is not a clear signal can someone outhere let me know if there is a way of increasing the signal. I think i need a bigger antenna.. well if anyone knows, let me know.. Angelo.. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!news.dra.com!news.id.net!freeside.echo-on.net!usenet From: Angelo Duca Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Ham Radio Liciense Question.. Date: 8 Nov 1995 22:47:08 GMT Organization: Echo Online. Lines: 14 Message-ID: <47rc1c$m0q@freeside.echo-on.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: johnny21.echo-on.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: best,Antenna,for,a,newbie I have a comment to make i have an old RCA black and white with uhf capability ( I think) I set my channel and U then tune into channel 79 I sometimes pick up the local police dept. Great yah but it is not a clear signal can someone outhere let me know if there is a way of increasing the signal. I think i need a bigger antenna.. well if anyone knows, let me know.. Angelo.. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!news.dra.com!news.id.net!freeside.echo-on.net!usenet From: Angelo Duca Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Ham Radio Liciense Question.. Date: 8 Nov 1995 22:47:29 GMT Organization: Echo Online. Lines: 14 Message-ID: <47rc21$m0q@freeside.echo-on.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: johnny21.echo-on.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: steve,bender I have a comment to make i have an old RCA black and white with uhf capability ( I think) I set my channel and U then tune into channel 79 I sometimes pick up the local police dept. Great yah but it is not a clear signal can someone outhere let me know if there is a way of increasing the signal. I think i need a bigger antenna.. well if anyone knows, let me know.. Angelo.. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!nrtphba6.bnr.ca!news From: al.crowle Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: HELP! BC200 no audio, light Date: 14 Nov 1995 22:01:54 GMT Organization: nt.com Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: <48b3ki$m54@nrtphba6.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: 131.253.14.228 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: Nuntius 2.0.4_68K X-XXDate: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 22:01:51 GMT I just got a BC200 and it has no audio, nor does the display light come on. I tried the key sequence for the test mode, and it worked fine. It scans, programs, and searches OK, yet it doesn't receive (it doesn't stop on active channels) and the squelch and volume controls don't seem to have any effect. Anybody encounter this problem? Is it something easy to fix? Could it be an internal fuse or something? Mucho thanks in advance (please hurry, I'm asking for my money back tomorrow), al.crowle@nt.com From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:21 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.info Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!nntpa!ssbunews!not-for-mail From: parnass@att.com (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) Subject: How to Find Scanner Frequencies Message-ID: Followup-To: poster Originator: parnass@radioman Keywords: FAQ food, microfiche, books, sleuthing Sender: news@ssbunews.ih.att.com (Netnews Administration) Nntp-Posting-Host: radioman.ih.att.com Organization: Bell Laboratories, Naperville, IL Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 15:21:57 GMT Approved: rec-radio-info@stat.com Lines: 577 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40741 alt.radio.scanner:25206 rec.radio.info:10390 last changed November 15, 1995 | Lines changed since the previous issue are marked with a | character in the right margin. HOW DO YOU FIND THESE SCANNER FREQUENCIES? by Bob Parnass, AJ9S [NOTE: This article may not be reproduced in whole or in part on CDROMS, in bulletin boards, networks, or publications which charge for service without permission of the author. Free distribution is encouraged.] I am often asked, "How do you find these frequencies?" Scanner enthusiasts can obtain frequency information from several sources, including books, government microfiche records, or other listeners. Books The most convenient source of fire and police frequencies is the Police Call Radio Guide, published each year in 9 regional volumes by Hollins Radio Data, and sold at Radio Shack and larger book stores for under $10. Police Call is basically a computer printout of FCC license information in the fire, police, local government, and conservation services in two lists: by licensee name within state, and by frequency. Later editions have included a few pages of local airport and nonsensitive federal government frequencies. The 1996 edition will contain selected business frequencies, too. I highly recommend Richard Barnett's 1992 book, Monitor America, published by Scanner Master Corp. A 3rd edition is expected soon and will be available from Grove Enterprises for about $30. This second edition is crammed full of police, fire, local government, news media, sports, national park, and commercial broadcast frequencies for all 50 states. The information was compiled mainly from members of the world's largest scanning club, the Radio Communications Monitoring Association (RCMA). Monitor America contains detailed communications system profiles and precinct maps for major metropolitan areas. Police and fire radio codes and unit identifiers unique to local agencies are listed for several cities. This differs from Police Call, which gives a more sterile, but uniform treatment of licensees, listing even the smallest of towns. A 3rd edition is expected in early 1995. Scanner Master also publishes regional frequency guides for Illinois, Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and other states. Beyond Police Call, available from several sources including Radio Shack, covers the business, schools, and other stations not covered by Police Call, its sister publication. One volume covers the entire USA, but no call signs are shown. In 1996, Beyond Police Call may be replaced by expanded regional copies of Police Call. Aeronautical frequencies are covered in the Aeronautical Frequency Directory, written by Bob Coburn, W1JJO. Although most of the information is about civilian aviation, Bob included sections on military mid-air refueling and CAP. The 401 page third edition is available from Official Scanner Guide. The same publisher sells the Maritime Frequency Directory and frequency guides for several New England states. Some of these books are available through Radio Shack, too. The most readily available source of sensitive US government frequencies is still Tom Kneitel's Top Secret Registry of US Government Radio Frequencies. Published by CRB Research, the 8th edition is available from Grove Enterprises for about $22. Kneitel's book contains frequency listings for NASA, military, FBI, Secret Service, DEA, IRS, Border Patrol, arsenals, ammunition plants, missile sites, and others in the 25 to 470 MHz range. Since the US government no longer offers frequency information for its own stations, and has never published sensitive frequencies, most of the information in Kneitel's book has been collected from listeners over the years. It is certainly not complete, nor 100% accurate, but is a good book for this difficult to obtain information. Tab Books Master Frequency File, first edition, written by James Tunnell and Robert Kelty, lists federal agencies and frequencies and deserves a read. However, there are no military listings and many pages are devoted to appendices and references which contain no frequency listings. The space would be much better used by a combined federal frequency list sorted by frequency. Magazines Although national in circulation, local frequency information is sometimes available in Grove's Monitoring Times and Kneitel's sensationalistic Popular Communications. Government Records Every year, the US Government sells FCC license information, in the form of microfiche, floppy disk, and magnetic tape, to the public through the US Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service (NTIS). These lists contain license information for the industrial (e.g. Illinois Armored Car, Pinkerton's Security, Joe's Towing, etc.), highway maintenance, commercial broadcast, aviation, common carrier, and maritime services, as well as for police and fire. For more info call NTIS at 703-487- 4630. Microfiche is not for the casual hobbyist, but rather for the ardent listener, who can easily spend a few hundred dollars for the fiche, not including the price of a microfiche reader. Back in "the good old days," Grove Enterprises sold copies of some FCC microfiche files, and this was much cheaper than buying directly from NTIS. Grove no longer sells microfiche, but sells information on CDROM for $100 instead. In the 1995 edition, fields are different than PerCon's Spectrum CDROM. The licensee name and licensee city are used instead of the DBA (doing business as) name and transmitter city which makes query results confusing. The FCC has an agreement with PerCon (tel. 716-386-6015), a private company, to sell FCC license information to the public on both floppy disks and CDROMs. You can buy the full license information for a multi state region or a less detailed license database covering the the entire USA on CDROM for about $100. The new PerCon Spectrum CDROM sells for $29 and contains a handful of fields for every FCC license in the US. It works in DOS, Windows, and Mac environments. Companies have appeared which are "plugged into" the FCC licensing system and they sell computer time allowing on- line file access. They also sell paper copies of FCC information. Washington Radio Reports is one example. A monthly publication, it lists license applications made to the FCC. A few members of my scanner club subscribe and share the information with me. As I have already done for hundreds of radio enthusiasts, companies, and organizations across the country, I will locate FCC licensed and selected FAA transmitter sites in an area of your choice, in any state, and produce a custom RadioMap(TM) report, including an 8-1/2" by 11" scaled color map, protected by plastic. The map is marked with transmitter sites, cities, highways, airports, military installations, national parks, etc. New RadioMap reports | include a frequency allocation histogram, a 0 - 1,000 MHz | "spectrum analyzer-like" display showing spectrum usage in | the map coverage area. RadioMap allows you to identify antenna sites and visualize the transmitter locations in your neighborhood, near your office, and other places of interest -- from VLF through microwave. The report lists frequencies, callsigns, and licensee names. RadioMap covers police, fire, local government, TV, business, industry, common carrier, railroad, trucking, and many more types of transmitter sites, excluding ham radio stations. Wireline and nonwireline cellular phone and AM/FM broadcast transmitter sites are clearly marked using unique color icons. Industrial customers use RadioMap reports to survey the "radio environment" prior to installation of radios and wireless microphones at customer sites. RadioMap is used by the maritime and broadcast industries, as well as ham radio operators to solve intermod interference problems, and has been very favorably reviewed in RCMA Scanner Journal, American Scannergram, and USSN. The RadioMap processes and software are unique and proprietary. Unlike "more tame" maps, RadioMap shows the locations of military bases, ammunition plants, arsenals, weapons factories, and other military installations. For a flat fee, you choose the center location, and I choose the range, depending on transmitter site density: suburbs: 5 mile range (100 sq. mi. area) rural areas: 10 or more miles (400 sq. mi. area) dense urban area: 1 - 2 mile range Longer ranges for additional charge - call for pricing. A custom RadioMap report costs $20.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Send $25.95 (check or money order payable to Bob Parnass) for each RadioMap report, your name, address, and telephone number, along with center location (nearest intersection of 2 streets, or latitude & longitude) to: Bob Parnass, 2350 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. tel. 708-554-3839 6-10 PM central time. For a brochure, send SASE. Federal Radio Stations - Not Licensed by FCC Since federal government radio stations are not licensed by the FCC, they are not listed in FCC microfiche. In 1981, a group of 60 radio hobbyists split a $1300 fee, and obtained 80 microfiche cards of 'sanitized' information about federal government radio stations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)1. Only 12 of the 21 information fields for each station were furnished. Fields like "Remarks", which indicate the exact usage of a channel (e.g. "Sky Marshall's Net"), and "Bureau", indicating agency subdivision (e.g. TAC within the USAF), were withheld. These 80 pages of microfiche were sold by Grove Enterprises for $25, but are no longer available from that source. Private entrepreneurs have been known to ask $125 or more for a set! In a step backward, the US Government insists it will no longer release this type of information - it is now 'classified'2. For a reason unknown to this author, the government released a 1984 vintage set of frequencies allocated to the FAA. Perhaps this was a mistake, because the information is marked 'unclassified', but all fields are furnished, including some which indicate security related usage. Grove sold this set of 33 microfiche cards for about $13. Two way radio equipment formerly used by the armed forces often appears for sale at hamfests. Less often, Secret Service and FBI radios appear there from time to time, too. When you see such equipment, look over the radio for a frequency label and write down the frequencies stamped on the crystals or channel elements. Make note of any service or property tags which specify the agency or military base which used the equipment. Radio Clubs One of the best parts of the hobby is sharing it with other radio buffs. Trading information with other hobbyists about frequencies, communication systems, and receiving equipment is more valuable than a pile of magazines. Since the early 1960s, I had been an amateur radio operator, and belonged to amateur radio clubs, but I never realized there were any scanner clubs! In 1983, I joined the world's largest scanner club, the Radio Communications Monitoring Association (RCMA). Founded in 1975, the RCMA is the "first national and international organization of monitor radio listeners." There are several regional chapters which hold regular meetings. Club dues are collected annually, which covers a monthly newsletter, the RCMA Scanner Journal, about 50 | pages long. Although the focus is on VHF and UHF ranges, there is coverage of HF utility stations below 30 MHz. A recent liberalization of club policy now permits the printing of most federal law enforcement frequencies, e.g., Secret Service, FBI, Customs, and DEA. Inquiries about RCMA membership should be sent to: RCMA General Manager P.O. Box 542 Silverado, CA 92676 USA Another club which prints sensitive federal frequencies is the All Ohio Scanner Club. I enjoy its bimonthly publication, The American Scannergram, which is about 60 pages long. Although concentrating on Ohio, there is frequency information from other states, and plenty of product reviews and scanning tips. More information is available from: All Ohio Scanner Club 50 Villa Road Springfield, OH 45503 Do Your Own Sleuthing There is a challenge in deriving new spectrum usage information on your own. Sometimes it requires several days of listening, taping, and compiling fragments of information. Other times, the frequency information is there for the taking - without hassle. You can approach from two directions: 1. Listen first: Monitor a frequency or frequencies, and determine who's transmitting and what purpose the channel serves. Once you identify the user, log the information. 2. Compile first: Take advantage of opportunities, such as examining the frequency label on a guard's radio, or reading the FCC license hanging on the "radio room" wall, to compile frequency lists, then monitor the listed frequencies to confirm that they are really in use. Readers are urged to abide by the rules of good taste and local laws in the quest for frequency information. Don't trespass, wait for an invitation. Most listeners use a combination of both approaches. What Makes Station Identification Difficult? In most instances, FCC rules require radio users to identify their operations with FCC assigned call letters. Police and fire departments, especially those with trained radio dispatchers, seem particularly conscientious about station identification. Like commercial broadcasters, many of these stations identify on the hour and the half hour. Some repeater stations have Morse code identification circuits which transmit call letters on a periodic basis, insuring compliance with FCC rules. On the other hand, over 75% the industrial radio stations monitored within the last year ignore the FCC regulation, making it difficult for a listener to identify a station. Some stations may operate for years using the nondescriptive "base to mobile 2" or "Joe to base" protocol. One rung up the hierarchy are stations that identify using something like "Acme base to 107", giving the listener a clue for his log. If call letters are given, they are often rendered unintelligible by operators who fail to enunciate. The failure to identify is more likely due to sloppiness, rather than any attempt to hide station identity. While not regulated by the FCC, federal government radio stations vary in the extent to which they identify their transmissions. Some federal stations do not have call letters. A nearby paging transmitter periodically transmits a voice recording announcing, "This is the Army Joliet Ammunition Plant." What more could a listener ask for? Aside from a scanner and antenna, the most useful piece of equipment for sleuthing is a voice actuated (VOX) cassette tape recorder. You don't need a high fidelity model or anything fancy. I use two modified Radio Shack CTR-75 recorders, a discontinued model. VOX recorders allow one to compress a whole day's worth of monitoring onto a single tape. I often leave a recorder "armed" and connected to a scanner at home while I am at the office or doing something else. When call letters are mumbled, I can play and replay the tape until I hear and understand them. The following examples illustrate techniques I've used to derive new frequency information. Examine the FCC License on Premise I have found the actual FCC radio license, complete with frequency assignments, hanging on the walls of places like the Bell Labs security office and the guard shack at Waste Management's Greene Valley Landfill in Naperville. Examine the Labels on Radio Equipment Frequency information is engraved on labels on the back of many walkie-talkies, or inside the battery compartment, like in the Motorola HT220 model. Most pagers have labels on the bottom or inside. Like passwords taped onto terminals, it's not uncommon to find Dymo or P-Touch tape labels embossed with frequencies or call letters glued to the front of base stations. You can make your own opportunities for eyeing the equipment or take advantage of "open house" events. If information is displayed publicly, then a reasonable person could assume it's not government secret. - At the annual Glenview Naval Air Station open house, I examined a military manpack radio being used by dispensary paramedics. The radio's tuning dial was set at 34.15 MHz. - The Illinois Army National Guard displayed two armored personnel carriers at the local county fair, each equipped with VHF-FM and HF-SSB transceivers. In addition to a tuning control (VFO), the VHF-FM radio had a set of channel select pushbuttons, much like those in a car radio. I asked a guardsman a few questions about the radio, and he demonstrated the channel preset feature. A panel above the channel pushbuttons was labeled with the frequencies: 32.055, 34.45, 35.35, 40.55, and 40.60 MHz. - An Army National Guard UH1 helicopter was displayed at the Marseilles armory "open house". The public was permitted to climb aboard, and observe the instrumentation and radio gear. A channel plate on the instrument cluster listed over a dozen frequencies. Hobbyists are urged to exercise a modicum of restraint and good judgement. In New Jersey, a radio technician/hobbyist called to service a transmitter in a county building, noticed a new unattended repeater installation in the same room. Being curious about what frequency this repeater was on, he opened the access door to copy the frequencies from the radio's crystals. It turns out that this radio belonged to the US Secret Service, and opening the access door could have activated a "tamper alarm"! The tech was skating on thin ice. He had nobody's permission to tamper with that equipment. Another source of frequency information is as close as your nearest Radio Shack store. Some Radio Shack stores make a local frequency list available to assist their scanner customers. Be sure to ask. Stores located in shopping malls almost always know the mall security frequencies. I often check the frequencies programmed into the floor model scanners, too. Equipment to Determine Frequency Usage If you don't know the exact frequency, but have a general idea of the range (e.g. 150 - 152 MHz), use your scanner's "search" mode. Most programmable scanners afford the ability to search between two frequency limits set by the user. Some models, including the Radio Shack PRO-2035, ICOM R7000/R7100, Bearcat 2500XLT, and Bearcat 250, have the ability to automatically store active frequencies found during an unattended search operation. To find the frequency of a hotel communications system, one fellow installed his Bearcat 250 in his car and parked in the hotel lot, leaving the scanner in the "search and store" mode. He left the antenna disconnected so the scanner would only respond to a transmitter in the immediate vicinity. Test equipment can aid in the quest for new frequency information. I've used a spectrum analyzer connected to an outside antenna, another spectrum analyzer connected to a receiver IF stage, and a frequency counter for close-in work. How Can I Determine To Whom I'm Listening? - An Example While scanning the industrial frequencies in the 150 MHz range, a van driver was overheard communicating with "base" while driving around my town. The stations involved never used FCC call signs -- this would have made life a lot easier for me, and legal for them! (one may use FCC license microfiche, described earlier, to identify stations using call letters.) Transmissions were short and infrequent, so it was decided to tape record all transmissions on this frequency for several days to determine the station's identity. During daylight hours, a modified Regency K500 scanner was left tuned to the target frequency, connected to a cheap tape recorder through a home built interface. Using a carrier operated relay, the tape interface supplied power to the recorder only during radio transmissions, so a day's worth of traffic could be compressed into a 45 minute tape. Each day, the tape was played back and notes on names, locations, and activities mentioned during the day's transmissions were taken. The van driver appeared to be making daily stops at a local bank and two shopping malls. A Walgreen's store seemed to be the only stop at one mall. A few times, "base" ordered the van "back to the Training Center." There were frequent references to "guests checking out", "dropping a guest off", and "instructor[s] missing a class". At times, "base" spoke with "security", who must have been using a walkie-talkie as his signals weren't strong enough to hear. Was this a hotel? Calls to the three local hotels revealed that none provides shuttle bus service to the shopping malls. A call to the Walgreen's, inquiring about bus service to the store, drew another blank. During my shopping trips, I began to pay closer attention to vans with antennas driving through the parking lots. I was leaving the mall one day, when a week's effort paid off. A maroon and white van, equipped with a VHF-Hi antenna, was dropping shoppers off at Walgreen's. A sign on the van's door read: XYZ Central Training Center (XYZ is a pseudonym for the actual licensee name.) Lisle, Illinois I watched the driver pick up a microphone, and listened to him on my portable scanner checking back with his "base". All the pieces fit: the "guests", the "classes", the "instructors". Mystery solved; I had been monitoring the customer training center for a large computer manufacturer. The training center has hotel rooms and dining facilities to accommodate students from out of state. As a convenience, shuttle van service is provided to local shopping malls. Summary Through books, government records, and radio clubs, scanner listeners can make use of frequency information compiled by others. Two-way radio users often fail to identify their transmissions properly, making it more difficult for listeners to know who they are monitoring. By examining radio equipment labeling, and monitoring and taping transmissions, scanner enthusiasts can unearth new information. Addresses Grove Enterprises, PO Box 98, 140 Dog Branch Road, Brasstown, NC 28902. tel (704)837-9200 order line (800)438-8155 Official Scanner Guide, PO Box 712, Londonderry, NH 03053. tel (603)432-2615 order line (800)351-7662 Scan America, 430 Garner Drive, Suffield, OH 44260-1557 Scanner Master, PO Box 428, Newton Highlands, MA 02161. telephone 1-800-722-6701. __________ 1. See "The Government Giveth, the Government Taketh Away", by Richard Prelinger, in Monitoring Times, July 1982. 2. See "AFIO and the FOIA", by Bob Grove, in Monitoring Times, September 1982. -- ============================================================================== Copyright 1995, Bob Parnass, AJ9S parnass@att.com Locate transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm) From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-3821-7-0!blake.bowers From: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org (Blake Bowers) Date: 10 Nov 95 23:04:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: How's Kansas City's New T Message-ID: X-FTN-To: Jeffrey Scott Kling Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 21 JSK> Has the system been implemented yet? Any problems with it's coverage JSK> (they've got to cover a HUGE area). How have the citizen groups JSK> reacted with respect to not being able to monitor? Ericcson has sold them a system so bad, that the firefighters have petitioned the city council, demanding the system be pulled out, and the old Motorola trunked system put back in. The system really bites. Typical of Erricsson now a days. Junk. ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- * Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] * -- |Fidonet: Blake Bowers 1:3821/7 |Internet: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news.dell.com!cs.utexas.edu!uwm.edu!alpha1.csd.uwm.edu!herb From: herb@alpha1.csd.uwm.edu (Nathan Ryan Gingras) Newsgroups: tx.forsale,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,houston.forsale,dfw.forsale,alt.radio.scanner,alt.forsale Subject: Re: Icom IC-R1 (Totally Unblocked) For Sale Followup-To: tx.forsale,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,houston.forsale,dfw.forsale,alt.radio.scanner,alt.forsale Date: 16 Nov 1995 05:43:57 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Lines: 49 Message-ID: <48ej2t$9c0@uwm.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.169.1 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net tx.forsale:13959 rec.radio.swap:51078 rec.radio.shortwave:66131 rec.radio.scanner:40760 houston.forsale:14546 dfw.forsale:20545 alt.radio.scanner:25209 alt.forsale:10056 bjones@aramco.com wrote: : One Icom IC-R1 Wideband Receiver : (100kHz to 1300mHz - *Continuous* Coverage) : Includes: : 3 BP-84 (1000mHa batteries) : 1 BC-72A (Drop-In Quick Charger) : 1 CP-12 (12 volt auto cigarette lighter adapter/charger) : 1 LC-61 (Carrying Case) : In a world filled with signals and sounds you need a communications : system you can rely on. Now you can hear communications around the globe : with a tiny package that fits snugly in your pocket with Icom's IC-R1, : one of the smallest communications receivers ever produced. This IC-R1 : is excellent for covering 800 mHz+ with it's selectable channel steps, : multi-mode operation and sensitivity and continuous coverage. This : system is new in the box and all items are in original packaging and : include all accessories and instructions. This radio has 100 memory : channels, AM, Narrow-Band FM and Wide-Band FM modes, advanced scan : functions, a 24-hour clock & timer, etc... Please contact direct e-mail : with any questions or serious offers. Asking $600.00 (Or Best Offer) and I hate to be a usenet cop, but (gulp) 600!? I paid $250 for one with the same accessories + two extra antennas! : will pay UPS insured shipping (CONUS Only) at this price. This is a VERY : good price for this package, if anyone wishes to verify this call Grove : Enterprises at (800) 438-8155 and inquire about pricing on the above : equipment (or call any Icom dealer). : FYI - I love this radio but have five scanners/receivers already and want : to find a good home for this radio so I can buy a dual-band : (144mHz/440mHz) handheld amateur transceiver... I reccomend the alinco DJ-580t or Yaesu FT-530. (Kenwood th79a is good as well, unless you live somewhere with high intermod.) If you need a dual band mobile, I have one for sale. It's an Icom IC-3210a. : Best Regards, : Billy R. Jones - KC5EVD : bjones@aramco.com : (713) 432-5967 (Voice - Office) Nate,, KB9LSX From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newsgate.watson.ibm.com!swiss.ans.net!news.ans.net!stimpy.aramco.com!usenet From: scanman@aramco.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Icom R-1 (Continuous) For Sale Date: Tue, 14 Nov 95 08:55:32 PDT Organization: Aramco Services Company Lines: 24 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bjones.aramco.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40699 alt.radio.scanner:25191 One Icom R-1 Scanning Radio (100kHz to 1300mHz - *Continuous* Coverage) Includes: 3 BP-84 (1000mHa batteries) 1 BC-72A (Drop-In Quick Charger) 1 CP-12 (12 volt auto cigarette lighter adapter/charger) 1 LC-61 (Carrying Case) The R-1 is excellent for covering 800 mHz+ with it's selectable channel steps, multi-mode operation and sensitivity. This radio system only has a few hours on it. All items are in original packaging and boxes and include all accessories and instructions. Please contact direct e-mail with questions or serious offers. Asking $500.00 (Cashiers Check/Money Order) and will pay UPS insured shipping (CONUS Only) at this price. Best Regards, Billy R. Jones - KC5EVD Houston, Texas bjones@aramco.com (713) 432-5967 (Voice - Office) From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: bbjamin@aol.com (BBJAMIN) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: ICOM R-1 For Sale Date: 13 Nov 1995 03:59:22 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4871da$ar3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4865dc$rgv@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: bbjamin@aol.com (BBJAMIN) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40660 alt.radio.scanner:25183 I have an R-1 too Need the money this one is Perfect in excellent condition with BP-90 Battery pack I will sell for $300 I paid $595 BBJAMIN@aol.com Talk to you From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: NJFM83A@prodigy.com (Gary Belt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Icom R-7000, R-7100, Uniden MR-8100, RS PRO 2006 for SALE! Date: 11 Nov 1995 14:32:54 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 13 Distribution: world Message-ID: <482c6m$15dg@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> References: <47jjh4$kqj@usenet1.interramp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap6.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Robert: Where ever you are re-locating, pray to God it is not a "sales oriented" job position; if it is, hopefully your night job will pay the bills! Why would you post a note in such a "negative" manner????? It's like, "I have something you may want, but YOU can't have it!!!!!!!!!". Well, I don't think ANYONE reading that post will consider it, AT ALL. My thought is, maybe you have this equipment, maybe you don't, but to you, that is immaterial. I believe your intention was to start a "snow- balling" argumentative response, which willl call all kinds of attention to YOU. And yes, I am one of the "weak ones" who just had to "air" my opinion of you. However, I'd rather be weak in that way, than "insecure" in your way. "Pissed-off"? Put yourself in our shoes. How would you react? ?????????????? From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Greg Bruns <72371.2757@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Icom R1 Date: 15 Nov 1995 14:45:58 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 2 Message-ID: <48cuf6$2jf$1@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40750 rec.radio.shortwave:66123 Where can I find a FAQ on the Icom R1? I'd like to know the shortcomings and advantages of this receiver. Thanks. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ICSI.Net!news From: thall@icsi.net (Andrew Thall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Icom R1 Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 01:39:03 GMT Organization: Internet Connect Services, Inc. Lines: 4 Message-ID: <48e4us$cdp@degas.ICSI.Net> References: <48cuf6$2jf$1@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.1.111.8 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40756 rec.radio.shortwave:66127 The scuttlebutt on the receiver is that reception is much more limited than the frequencies shown on the display. As a result, I bought an icom IC-2SRA, which will receive up to 1 gig. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: taylorre@aol.com (Taylorre) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: If you have a Pro-26.. I have a question.. Date: 11 Nov 1995 15:28:48 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 36 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <483120$quc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <47ur5r$gsv@boris.eden.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <47ur5r$gsv@boris.eden.com>, robert@eden.com (Robert Barker) writes: >what is H/S S/S is it high speed low speed? > >What is RVW key. and how do I activate it? > >When searching .. you can press limit and it will change from a resume >search to a hold key. The H/S / Priority sets and turns on and off priority for a particular channel; turns on and off the hyper scan mode The S/S / Lockout locks out a channel in the scan mode and in the search mode it will lock out a particular frequency during a limit or direct search S/S= Skip Search. You can program up to 50 skip frequencies in the scanner's memory. After 50 the next s/s will overwrite the 1st one. To remove a freq from skip memory, halt the search and select the frequency, then press S/S until L/O disappears from the display. The RVW is for viewing those 50 skip freqs. To use, start a limit search, press SHIFT then press RVW. You can them go through the 50 skip freqs via the up and down arrow keys. After pressing limit to pause the search, as you mentioned, you can single step via the up/down arrows. Press limit key again and resume scan search. The belt clip is plastic, but seems to be pretty sturdy. Bob No tag line from this dude! oops From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:36 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.info Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.cfa.org!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!nntpa!ssbunews!not-for-mail From: parnass@att.com (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) Subject: Introduction to Scanning Message-ID: Followup-To: poster Originator: parnass@radioman Keywords: FAQ food, motivation, scanner sources, books, clubs Sender: news@ssbunews.ih.att.com (Netnews Administration) Nntp-Posting-Host: radioman.ih.att.com Organization: Bell Laboratories, Naperville, IL Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 15:20:52 GMT Approved: rec-radio-info@stat.com Lines: 698 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40740 alt.radio.scanner:25205 rec.radio.info:10389 Last changed: November 15, 1995. | Lines changed since the previous issue are marked with a | character in the right margin. Introduction to Scanning by Bob Parnass, AJ9S [NOTES: This article may not be reproduced in whole or in part on CDROMS, in bulletin boards, networks, or publications which charge for service without permission of the author. Free distribution is encouraged.] This introduction is intended for people new to the scanning hobby and is oriented to scanning in the USA. It tells where you can buy your first scanner, what features it should have, where to get it repaired if required, how to get frequency information, and mentions a few scanner clubs worth joining. The author writes a monthly "Scanner Equipment" column for Monitoring Times magazine, published by Grove Enterprises, but views expressed in this article are his own. Why Scanning? Every day and night, scanner hobbyists are entertained by what they overhear on their radios. Police cars, fire engines, ambulances, airplanes, armored cars, trains, taxis, and buses are all equipped with radios and you can listen to them. You can monitor the local sheriff and fire departments to hear about events "as they happen," before the news reporters hear about them. Hostage dramas, bank robberies, car crashes, chemical spills, neighbor and domestic disputes, tornado sightings are all fair game. In a single afternoon, you can hear a high speed police chase, Drug Enforcement agents on a sting operation, and undercover FBI agents as they stakeout a suspect. How about listening to a presidential candidate discuss strategy with his advisor from a 415 MHz radiophone in Air Force 1, or a team of G-men protect him while transmitting in the 167 MHz range? Baby monitor intercoms are actually transmitters and you can hear them between 49.67 and 49.99 MHz. Stay ahead of road conditions by listening to highway road crews, snow plows, and traffic helicopter pilots. Many midwesterners monitor the state police and and county sheriff to learn of approaching tornados long before warnings are broadcast on TV and commercial radio. Take your scanner to sporting events and listen to race car drivers, football coaches, etc., in the 151, 154, and 468 MHz ranges. Monitor the everyday hustle and bustle of businesses, from cable TV repair crews tracking down pirate descrambler boxes, to security guards at your nuclear power plant or mall security guards chasing a shoplifter. Is Scanning Legal? In the United States, scanning from your home or at work is perfectly legal in most situations. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 made it illegal to listen to mobile phones, common carrier paging, and a few other types of communication. A new law outlaws listening to cordless phones, too, but many scanners cover these frequencies, and it's clear that Americans still listen to whatever they want in the privacy of their own homes despite the laws. It is now illegal for companies to sell recently manufactured scanners which cover or can be easily modified to cover the cellular phone frequencies, but sales by private individuals will still be allowed. Speaking of privacy, federal law also requires you to keep what you hear to yourself and not use the information you hear on your scanner for personal gain. Be aware that several states have laws pertaining to scanning while in your car. Indiana restricts some portable scanners. A few states have enacted their own laws against listening to cordless phones. You can find out about these restrictions in a paperback book, Listeners Lawbook, compiled by Frank Terranella, Esq. available for $9.95 + shipping from Grove Enterprises, PO Box 98, Brasstown, NC 28902. What Scanner Should I Buy? Radio Shack and Uniden (maker of Bearcat, Regency, and Cobra brands) offer a wide choice of scanners. Radio Shack scanners are actually manufactured by both GRE (General Research Electronics) and by Uniden. Personally, I don't recommend Trident nor many of the AOR brand scanners, although the AR8000 and AR3000 have good reputations. Programmable (synthesized) units have replaced crystal controlled models as they don't require crystals and usually have a keypad that permits you to store frequencies into channels. Programmables are now so cheap it doesn't make sense to buy a crystal unit as your main scanner unless you get it for under $45 or so. You can get a battery operated hand held scanner, a bigger "base" scanner which is powered from an AC outlet, or a mobile scanner which connects to your auto's electrical system. There are tradeoffs -- base and mobile scanners have larger displays and almost always provide more audio than portables, and some portables are more prone to interference when connected to outdoor antennas than base models. But when severe weather knocks out the power in your home, there's nothing like having a battery operated scanner to monitor the power utility and police frequencies! Make sure your first scanner: 1. has a "search" feature, which allows it to search all the frequencies between two frequency limits of your choosing. The lowest cost programmables can't search. 2. covers the 800 MHz band. Usage of the 800 - 950 MHz band is growing fast and you will miss out on the action unless your scanner covers this band. If you're not sure whether you'll like scanning, don't want to spend much money, a 40 channel radio will do. In general, the more channels and banks, the better. Most of the action takes place on frequencies between 30 and 1000 MHz, so don't be misled by scanner models boasting coverage from 3 to 2000 MHz. There's currently not much to monitor in the 1000 - 2000 MHz range. If you are interested in receiving short wave, that is, signals in the 3 - 30 MHz range, it's best to get a short wave radio specifically designed for that purpose. Although some scanners receive the short wave band, their performance in that range is often poor. Deluxe scanners can be controlled by a personal computer, although this feature isn't important to many scanner owners. Almost all low and mid-priced scanners are prone to receiving images -- receiving the same signal erroneously on two or more frequencies. With a few exceptions, images are unwelcome due to the interference they cause, e.g., hearing aircraft transmissions while the scanner is tuned to the local police frequency. Premium quality scanners use "up conversion" circuitry, a scheme which greatly reduces, but does not eliminate, image reception. Currently, the more popular scanners include the Uniden/Bearcat BC760XLT (a/k/a 950XLT) and discontinued Radio Shack PRO-2006 base/mobiles, the Uniden/Bearcat BC200XLT (a/k/a BC205XLT), BC220XLT, and Radio Shack PRO-43 portables. A number of owners report problems with the Icom R1 portable and the older Uniden/Bearcat 8500XLT base and 2500XLT portable. The new Uniden replacement models, the BC9000XLT and BC3000XLT, work very well and are my current favorites. Considered by many as the best scanner ever made, the 400 channel Radio Shack PRO-2006 has recently been replaced by the 1000 channel PRO-2035. The portable Radio Shack PRO-62 and PRO-60 are good performers. All four models employ up conversion and are made for Radio Shack by GRE (General Research Electronics). Scanner Antennas All scanners come with a built in antenna, permitting reception up to about 20 miles or so. Portable scanners are supplied with a helical (spring shaped) antenna, covered by rubber. The rubberized antennas furnished with current models are too stiff and place stress on the antenna jack. Older scanners to be supplied with more flexible antennas. I prefer to replace the stock antenna with an Icom FA-1433B dual band flex antenna which is thin and very flexible while providing better performance than a stock antenna. Although it is small and somewhat tolerant of physical abuse, the range of a heliflex antenna is very limited. Augmenting it with a 19" telescoping metal antenna can improve portable reception greatly. Since 1988, I've used the "Thin-Stick" 18 inch telescoping antenna for extended range on my portable scanners and 2 meter walkie-talkies. The Thin-Stick, made in USA by Smiley Antenna Co., Inc., is designed to cover both the 2 meter and 220 MHz bands, but its variable length means it can be adjusted for optimum performance on other bands. What makes the Thin-Stick different from an ordinary telescoping antenna is the spring between the antenna and the connector portions. The spring absorbs most of the impact if the antenna collides with an object. The street price is about $17 and it is available from Amateur Electronic Supply, Milwaukee and other retailers. Outdoor antennas, like the Channel Master 5094A or Antenna Specialists AV-801 (recently discontinued), can extend reliable reception to 100 miles or more. If you do use an outdoor antenna, be sure to disconnect and ground it during storms and when not in use to avoid a lightning hazard. Discone and ground plane type antennas can be more prone to cause scanner damage due to static charge buildup because they are not at "DC ground." Coaxial Cable Feedlines If your antenna installation requires more than 50 feet of feedline, use RG213/U or high quality RG8/U coaxial cable. RG213/U has a non-contaminating jacket and will last longer. Each has an outer diameter of about 13/32". Similarly sized Belden 9913 cable and clones have lower attenuation but are difficult to bend, require special connectors, and can accumulate moisture inside because they are hollow. If you must use a small diameter cable for long runs, use RG6/U. Avoid RG58/U (7/32" OD) due to its losses at high frequencies. RG8/X (1/4" OD) is suitable for short patch cords. Where Can I Buy A Scanner? Almost every community has at least one Radio Shack store, and you can find scanners there. Discount chain stores like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Service Merchandise, and Circuit City sell scanners, but carry just a few models. Department stores, like Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Wards, sometimes offer low end scanners, although at high prices. The best buys on new scanners are from reputable mail order radio dealers, for example: - Grove Enterprises, 300 S. Highway 64 West, Brasstown, NC 28902. For a free catalog, call (704)837-9200. Telephone (orders only): (800)438-8155. - National Tower Company, PO Box 15417, Shawnee Mission, KS 66215. Telephone (913)888-8864. - The Ham Station, 220 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN 47719-0522. Telephone (800)729-4373, (812)422-0231. - Scanner World (Albany, NY). Telephone (518)436-9606. - Amateur Electronics Supply (Milwaukee, WI). Telephone (800)558-0411. Beware of inflated "shipping and handling" charges and be sure to include these when comparison shopping. Used scanners may be found at hamfests, flea markets, garage sales, or listed in the classified advertisement section of your newspaper. Modifying Your Scanner The term "mod" is often used as shorthand for "modification." If you are handy with a soldering iron, you may be interested in modifying ("modding") your scanner to add features or enhance its performance. Be warned this usually voids your warranty and current models are difficult to service due to the small, delicate surface mount components. By federal regulation, new scanner models cannot be easily modified to tune the cellular phone bands. The term "mod" has been narrowly used by some people to mean a change which permits a scanner to receive cellular phone frequencies. This definition is far too restrictive as there are several ways one could modify a scanner, e.g., changes to improve audio quality, adding an S-meter, expanding the number of channels, changing the earphone jack to accept stereo headphones, etc. Modification article files can be copied from several ftp sites including the /pub/ham-radio/mods directory at: ftp.cs.buffalo.edu (until Oct. 10, 1995) garfield.catt.ncsu.edu oak.oakland.edu (IP address 141.210.10.117) KD4MOJ maintains a scanner modification server for people without FTP access. You can request a list of scanner modifications by sending electronic mail with the words GET INDEX.TXT to FTPmail@exchange.tlh.fl.us If you cannot find files describing modifications to a particular scanner, it's probably because nobody bothered to devise a modification, or more likely, nobody has taken the time to document their modification. Modification articles posted on Usenet seem to have a life of their own. Frequently, they are plagiarized from the Internet and compiled by book, CDROM, and magazine publishers, sometimes reworded, then sold. Hobbyists then copy the modifications from the books, CDROMs, and magazines back onto the Internet or BBSs (bulletin board systems)! Grove Enterprises and other companies advertise a modification for fee service. Scanner Repair Shops Is your scanner broken? Aside from sending the scanner back to the manufacturer for repair, here are least two companies which repair scanners: 1. Electronic Repair Centers (telephone 708-455-5105) - Several people have been pleased with good repair service from Electronic Repair Centers in Franklin Park, Illinois. Although they are not authorized to perform warranty work, this outfit has been repairing Bearcat scanners for several years. They charge a flat rate of fixing scanners, and shipping is extra. Electronic Repair Centers will fix Regency scanners if they can obtain the parts. 2. G & G Communications (telephone 716-768-8151) - This family owned company repairs scanners and pagers and stocks parts for several older models. G & G cannot usually repair AOR scanners due to lack of manufacturer support. G & G sells and sometimes buys old scanners and parts, too. They are located at 9247 Glenwood Drive, LeRoy, NY 14482. Where Can I Obtain Frequency Information? To avoid chaos, the FCC licenses two-way radio users and assigns them specific frequencies. Groups of frequencies are allocated to specific types of users, so you won't usually find fire departments using the same frequencies as taxi drivers, for example. Scanner enthusiasts can obtain frequency information from several sources, including books, government microfiche records, or other listeners. Books: The most convenient source of fire, police, and local government frequencies is Gene Hughes' Police Call Radio Guide, published each year in 9 regional volumes by Hollins Radio Data, and sold at Radio Shack and larger book stores. The 1996 editions will contain selected business listings, too. I also recommend the book, Monitor America, published by SMB Publishing (now known as Scanner Master Publishing), and available from Grove Enterprises for about $30. A new 3rd edition is expected in early 1995. Monitor America contains several pages of police, fire, local government, news media, sports, federal government, and commercial broadcast frequencies for all 50 states. It contains detailed communications system profiles and precinct maps for major metropolitan areas. Police and fire radio codes and unit identifiers unique to local agencies are listed for several cities. This differs from Police Call, which gives a more sterile, but uniform treatment of licensees, listing even the smallest of towns. Uniden has published several regional directories using the "Betty Bearcat" name, although there are much better directories available from Scanner Master (Newton Highlands, MA, tel. (508)655-6300) for some regions. The most readily available source of sensitive US government frequencies is still Tom Kneitel's Top Secret Registry of US Government Radio Frequencies. Published by CRB Research, the 8th edition is available from Grove Enterprises for about $22. Kneitel's book contains frequency listings for NASA, military, FBI, Secret Service, DEA, IRS, Border Patrol, arsenals, ammunition plants, missile sites, and others in the 25 to 470 MHz range. Tab Books Master Frequency File, first edition, written by James Tunnell and Robert Kelty, lists federal agencies and frequencies and deserves a read. However, there are no military listings and many pages are devoted to appendices and references which contain no frequency listings. The space would be much better used by a combined federal frequency list sorted by frequency. Commercial Magazines: Although national in circulation, local frequency information is sometimes available in Grove's Monitoring Times (tel. 704-837-9200) and Kneitel's sensationalistic Popular Communications, (tel. 516-681- 2922). National Scanning Report is a national scanner magazine published bimonthly and is affiliated with Uniden's Bearcat Radio Club. Early issues disappointed experienced scanner hobbyists, but it now has a good column on scanner modifications and has greatly improved its coverage of east coast frequencies since merging with NESN (North East Scanner News). The best scanner frequency lists are often found in club publications, not commercial magazines, and are discussed later. Government Records: Every year, the US Government sells FCC license information, in the form of microfiche, floppy disk, and magnetic tape, to the public through the US Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service (NTIS). The high cost of buying government records limits their appeal to hardcore enthusiasts. You can write for a catalog of FCC Master Frequency Database items to the NTIS, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161. The FCC has an agreement with PerCon (tel. 716-386-6015), a private company, to sell FCC license information to the public on CDROMs. You can buy the full license information for a multi state region or a less detailed license database covering the the entire USA on CDROM for about $100. The PerCon Spectrum CDROM sells for $29 and contains a handful of fields for every FCC license in the US. The Spring 1995 edition works in DOS, Windows, and Mac environments. Grove enterprises sells FCC license information on CDROM for $100. In the 1995 edition, fields are different than PerCon's Spectrum CDROM but the data appears to be of the same vintage. The licensee name and licensee city are used instead of the DBA (doing business as) name and transmitter city which makes query results confusing. As I have already done for hundreds of radio enthusiasts, companies, and organizations across the country, I will locate FCC licensed and selected FAA transmitter sites in an area of your choice, in any state, and produce a custom RadioMap(TM) report, including an 8-1/2" by 11" scaled color map, protected by plastic. The map is marked with transmitter sites, cities, highways, airports, military installations, national parks, etc. New RadioMap reports | include a frequency allocation histogram, a 0 - 1,000 MHz | "spectrum analyzer-like" display showing spectrum usage in | the map coverage area. RadioMap allows you to identify antenna sites and visualize the transmitter locations in your neighborhood, near your office, and other places of interest -- from VLF through microwave. The report lists frequencies, callsigns, and licensee names. RadioMap covers police, fire, local government, TV, business, industry, common carrier, railroad, trucking, and many more types of transmitter sites, excluding ham radio stations. Wireline and nonwireline cellular phone and AM/FM broadcast transmitter sites are clearly marked using unique color icons. Industrial customers use RadioMap reports to survey the "radio environment" prior to installation of radios and wireless microphones at customer sites. RadioMap is used by the maritime and broadcast industries, as well as ham radio operators to solve intermod interference problems, and has been very favorably reviewed in RCMA Scanner Journal, American Scannergram, and USSN. The RadioMap processes and software are unique and proprietary. Unlike "more tame" maps, RadioMap shows the locations of military bases, ammunition plants, arsenals, weapons factories, and other military installations. For a flat fee, you choose the center location, and I choose the range, depending on transmitter site density: suburbs: 5 mile range (100 sq. mi. area) rural areas: 10 or more miles (400 sq. mi. area) dense urban area: 1 - 2 mile range Longer ranges for additional charge - call for pricing. A custom RadioMap report costs $20.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Send $25.95 (check or money order payable to Bob Parnass) for each RadioMap report, your name, address, and telephone number, along with center location (nearest intersection of 2 streets, or latitude & longitude) to: Bob Parnass, 2350 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. tel. 708-554-3839 6-10 PM central time. For a brochure, send SASE. Do Your Own Frequency Detective Work When you try listening to a frequency for the first time, you'll want to know who you're hearing. Although FCC rules require radio systems to identify their operations with their assigned call letters either automatically or verbally, most ignore the regulation. This often makes it difficult to know who is transmitting. Moreover, many radios are now being placed in service illegally, without first obtaining the required FCC license. There is a challenge in deriving new spectrum usage information on your own. Sometimes it requires several days of listening, taping, and compiling fragments of information. Other times, the frequency information is there for the taking - without hassle. You can approach from two directions: 1. Listen first: Monitor a frequency or frequencies, and try to determine who's transmitting and what purpose the channel serves. Once you identify the user, log the information. 2. Compile first: Take advantage of opportunities, such as examining the frequency label on a guard's radio, or reading the FCC license hanging on the "radio room" wall, to compile frequency lists, then monitor the listed frequencies to confirm that they are really in use. Readers are urged to abide by the rules of good taste and local laws in the quest for frequency information. Don't trespass, wait for an invitation. Most listeners use a combination of both approaches. You can examine the FCC license on premise. I have found the actual FCC radio license, complete with frequency assignments, hanging on the walls of places like the mall security office or company guard shack. You can examine the labels on radio equipment. Frequency information is engraved on labels on the back of many walkie-talkies, or inside the battery compartment, like in the Motorola HT220 model. Most pagers have labels on the bottom or inside. Like passwords taped onto terminals, it's not uncommon to find labels embossed with frequencies or call letters glued to the front of base stations. You can make your own opportunities for eyeing the equipment or take advantage of "open house" events. If information is displayed publicly, then a reasonable person could assume it's not government secret. Hobbyists are urged to exercise a modicum of restraint and good judgement, however. How Can I Use Equipment to Uncover New Frequencies? If you don't know the exact frequency, but have a general idea of the range (e.g. 150 - 152 MHz), use your scanner's "search" mode. Most programmable scanners afford the ability to search between two frequency limits set by the user. A few models, like the ICOM R7000/R7100, and R1, and older Bearcat 250 and Regency K500, have the ability to automatically store active frequencies found during an unattended search operation. To find the frequency of a hotel communications system, one fellow installed his Bearcat 250 in his car and parked in the hotel lot, leaving the scanner in the "search and store" mode. He left the antenna disconnected so the scanner would only respond to a transmitter in the immediate vicinity. Aside from a scanner and antenna, the most useful piece of equipment for sleuthing is a voice actuated (VOX) cassette tape recorder. You don't need a high fidelity model or anything fancy, a Radio Shack CTR-82 will do. It's best to use a shielded, attenuating cable to feed the scanner audio into the recorder rather than relying on the recorder's internal microphone. VOX recorders allow one to compress a whole day's worth of monitoring onto a single tape. I often leave a recorder "armed" and connected to a scanner at home while I am at the office or doing something else. When call letters are mumbled, I can play and replay the tape until I hear and understand them. Test equipment can aid in the quest for new frequency information. I've used a spectrum analyzer connected to an outside antenna, and a frequency counter for close-in work. Are There Any Scanner Clubs? One of the best parts of the hobby is sharing it with other radio buffs. Trading information with other hobbyists about frequencies, communication systems, and receiving equipment is more valuable than any pile of magazines. The world's largest scanner club is the Radio Communications Monitoring Association (RCMA). Founded in 1975, the RCMA is the "first national and international organization of monitor radio listeners." There are several regional chapters which hold regular meetings. | Club dues are $27.00 per year, which includes the monthly | Scanner Journal, approximately 50 pages in 8-1/2" x 11" | format. Although the focus is on VHF and UHF ranges, there is coverage of HF utility stations below 30 MHz. The RCMA | web page is at http://comp.uark.edu/~plaws/rcma/. Inquiries about RCMA membership should be sent to RCMA General Manager, P.O. Box 542, Silverado, CA 92676, USA. All Ohio Scanner Club A smaller club is the All Ohio Scanner Club. Its bimonthly publication, The American Scannergram, is about 60 pages long. Although concentrating on Ohio and the Northeastern states, there is frequency information from other states, and plenty of good product reviews and scanning tips. Annual dues are $18.50 and more information is available from: Dave Marshall, Managing Editor All Ohio Scanner Club, 50 Villa Road, Springfield, OH 45503. Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association The Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association (CARMA) is the foremost club for scanner radio hobbyists in the northern Illinois area. CARMA was formed from the Chicago chapter of the Radio Communications Monitoring Association (RCMA), and we have been meeting since the early 1980s. Many CARMA members are active in ham radio and GMRS, but the club is devoted to scanning and scanners. Meetings are held on Saturdays, many at area restaurants, about 6 times a year. Although lunch starts at noon, the meetings begin officially at 1 PM and often run until about 4 PM. You must purchase a lunch since we get the room for free. Meetings consist of a quick review of club business, sometimes a special presentation, and a "round table" discussion/question & answer session. Large quantities of information and frequency lists are often distributed in the form of free handouts. Members often sell radio equipment at the meetings, too. In addition to regular meetings, there are two CARMA picnic/field days during which members meet at a park, erect antennas, eat, and operate scanners from battery power. CARMA members take organized tours of various communications facilities in the area. Club meeting dates and times are published in the CARMA newsletter, published 6 times a year. A one year subscription is available by mailing a $15 check, payable to Kim Moran, to: CARMA P.O. Box 2681 Glenview, IL 60025 Some CARMA members participate on the CARMA computer bulletin board, run by Will Sperling. There is a $15 annual fee for the BBS. If you have a modem and terminal or computer, you can reach the CARMA BBS by calling (708)852-1292. Here is a tentative meeting schedule for 1995. All meetings will be held on Saturdays at locations announced in advance. February 18, 1995 - Westmont Police Dept. April 15 - Winnetka June 17 - Naperville EOC, Aurora Ave. August 19 October 14 December 9 - Philly's Restaurant, Rt 83 & 63rd St., Willowbrook Bring a notebook. -- ============================================================================== Copyright 1995, Bob Parnass, AJ9S parnass@att.com Locate transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm) From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: bigbands@ix.netcom.com (AlfAlfa ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Johns Hopkins U-frequencies Date: 13 Nov 1995 03:38:18 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 3 Message-ID: <486eja$3kd@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-prn2-09.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Nov 12 7:38:18 PM PST 1995 Can use some help. Can anyone furnish me with freqs for on Campus Security(and rescue)ops frequencies for Johns Hopkins U (Maryland)in Baltimore(Homewood Campus) Thanks. bigbands@ix.netcom.com From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cirrus.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!sierra.net!news From: joewo@sierra.net (joewo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: jpole calculating program here Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 21:39:56 GMT Organization: Sierra-Net Lines: 18 Message-ID: <48b2ba$8g1@jobes.sierra.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.94.237.136 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 hi i pulled a jpole calculating program off the net from somewhere...i scanned it and its safe...if you want a copy let me know i would post it but it seems that would draw out the flamers so i merely put it out for public consumption this way....you want it??? mail me... Joe from Chico California ______________________________________________________ <> ______________________________________________________ ask me about it!!! From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: WTP <75353.225@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: JPS Communications Devices Date: 15 Nov 1995 21:26:38 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48dlue$542$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40743 alt.radio.scanner:25207 I would like to hear from people who have used any of theJPS Communications noise reduction devices with scanners. I livein New York City, where Because of where I live, I experience a great deal ofnoise in my reception. I am thinking of purchasing a noisereduction device from JPS Communic I am Richard, 75353.225@compuserv.com. Thanks. -- 75353.225@compuserv.com From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!internet!sbi.sbi.com!porsche!mhr From: mhr@porsche.pivot (Michael Ringbauer (SysAdm)) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.law-enforcement Subject: LAPD Division info Date: 14 Nov 1995 20:21:34 GMT Organization: Salomon Brothers Inc., NY Lines: 30 Message-ID: <48atoe$i9p@sbi.sbi.com> Reply-To: mhr@porsche.pivot NNTP-Posting-Host: porsche.sbi.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40728 alt.law-enforcement:36967 Hi,,, Does anyone out there have a breakdown on how the LAPD's divisions are organized as far as which divisions cover the various geographic areas in LA? What I'd also like to know is which division numbers correspond to those areas, e.g. patrol car designations 6-Adam-39. What division would 6 correspond to? And last but not least.... From what I understand "Adam" corresponds to a two man patrol unit, "L" corresponds to a one man unit and "Mary" corresponds to a motorcycle unit. I believe "X-ray" is either a detective? or one of the specialized units. What other code names are used? Please respond via email as I only get to read these newsgroups periodically as work permits... Thanks... --- Mike Ringbauer Phone: 212-783-7664 Beeper: 917-641-3066 BTO Support & Deployment Services Salomon Brothers Email: mhr@pivot.sbi.com 7 World Trade Center New York, N.Y. 10048 "Was ist los?" "Der Hund ist los!!!" From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.lava.net!usenet From: hazen@lava.net (Hazen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Listening to cell calls, is it *REALLY* illegal?!? Date: Sun, 12 Nov 95 23:51:30 HST Organization: LavaNet Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4874cm$dfu@malasada.lava.net> References: <2NOV95.01101257@shrsys.hslc.org> <47a0mb$m0f@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup056.lava.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.9 In article , scanman@aramco.com says... > > It's about as illegal as fellacios! Hazen From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!van-bc!fonorola!news.magi.com!newsadm From: Richard De Launais Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Looking for BC-220 (old 20 channel model) MODS Date: 13 Nov 1995 05:43:37 GMT Organization: Magi Data Consulting Lines: 13 Message-ID: <486lu9$gfn@news.magi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: magi03p56.magi.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) Howdy folks, Are there any MODS for my old scanner? I'd really like to be able to lock in frquencies in the range of 137.000 - 146.000 Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rick http://www.magi.com/~rickd From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: rj_welsh@ix.netcom.com (RJ WELSH) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: 11 Nov 1995 15:56:49 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 45 Message-ID: <482h41$q03@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <47rhmn$rq1@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> <30A251FE.CA1@eznet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-dc13-19.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 11 7:56:49 AM PST 1995 In <30A251FE.CA1@eznet.net> D Stark writes: > >Mike McCarty wrote: > 1) The FBI is requesting changes to telco hardware and software that will allow the capability of simultaneously monitoring 1% of all phones connected through each central office, instead of the part-of-a-percent that is available now. They are not proposing to begin randomly monitoring that 1% just because the equipment would be in place. > > 2) The FBI's proposal says nothing about eliminating the warrant >requirement for wiretapping. They want the ability to carry out whatever taps are authorized by the warrant(s), which they can't always do simultaneously with the telcos' present setups. > > If you (meaning every citizent, not just Mike) want to protect your civil rights, you must first be aware of exactly what they are. This includes knowing the case law that interprets the Constitution, as well as the special rulings made in your respective states. > > Your local college may offer a credit course in Constitutional Law. It is VERY interesting to study. 1. 1% of all CONNECTED telephones equates to nearly all simultaneous conversations. You're correct about the fact that they haven't mentioned WHAT or HOW they will do when they have this ability. 2. Digital telephone conversations can be easily monitored NOW, so the claim that digital equipment prevents monitoring is a scam for fools like yourself to believe. Besides, having warrants doesn't stop monitoring, it just prevents the results from being admitted as evidence. When did the FBI ever lose and invasion of privacy suit? The FBI monitors many things now, without warrants. So do local police agencies. Cellular telephone conversations and pager transmissions are just two of them. 3. The bottom line, folks, is that you don't have legal rights just because wome law says you do. The USA is a police state and becoming more obtrusively so every moment. As for YOU, Mr. Stark, you LAWYER, you should go take a course in REALITY. Perhaps it'll wake you up. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-3821-7-0!blake.bowers From: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org (Blake Bowers) Date: 10 Nov 95 23:04:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Minitor II Pagers Message-ID: X-FTN-To: Tom Kline Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 15 TK> Does anyone have any technical information on the Minitor II series of TK> pagers by Motorola? I have tried Motorola's web page, but they don't TK> have much posted about the Minitors. I am a Motorola dealer. What can I help you with? --- * Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] * -- |Fidonet: Blake Bowers 1:3821/7 |Internet: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: llpix@aol.com (Ll pix) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Mobile data Date: 12 Nov 1995 03:58:37 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <484cvt$ha5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: llpix@aol.com (Ll pix) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Look at LA and Rodney King. The cops typed Nigger and Gorilla in the mist on their MDT's and then cried when they were made public. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!wakko.gil.net!usenet From: lrpena@gil.net (Luis R. Pena) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: mod for newer PRO 43 Date: 12 Nov 1995 17:07:49 GMT Organization: cybertrade post. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4859l5$p25@wakko.gil.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp1.gil.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 Dose any one know if there is a way to modify the newer pro 43's to recive cellular freq's? luis pena. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!wetware!wsrcc.com!news.orst.edu!engr.orst.edu!mycroft.ECE.ORST.EDU!varine From: Brian varine Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: MODs for BC200xlt wanted Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 15:16:05 -0800 Organization: College of Engineering, Oregon State University Lines: 27 Message-ID: References: <1995Nov9.140159.1@vax.cerritos.edu> <4807q7$je@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mycroft.ece.orst.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <4807q7$je@newsbf02.news.aol.com> > In article <1995Nov9.140159.1@vax.cerritos.edu>, rosar001@cerritos.edu > (Jon Rosario) writes: > > >Subject: MODs for BC200xlt wanted > >From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) > >Date: 9 Nov 95 14:01:59 PST > > > >I want to know if somebody has came up with a mod that can > >increase the search/scan rate of the BC200XLT or a list of > >all mods possible for this rig. > > > >Thanks!!! > > If you replace the 400khz ceramic resonator on the clock circuit with an > 800khz, you will (a little) more than double the scan rate. > However, there are three other changes: > A) It cuts the light timer in half (light stays on for about 10 > seconds). > B) It cuts the delay in half (About 1 second) > C) The scan rate is sooo fast that the bank indicators do not have a > chance to blink. (Therefore they can only tell you which banks are > enabled, but not which one is active). > > IMHO these slight drawbacks are far outweighed by the increased speed. Where can I get the Light on/off fix, damn thing drives me nuts at night. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!usenet From: Richard Broomfield Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: monitoring pagers Date: 16 Nov 1995 02:20:24 GMT Organization: NECAnet Lines: 9 Message-ID: <48e758$g7i@taurus.neca.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-ts2-156.neca.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 32bit) I've seen ads for equipment that decodes pagers (GOLAY and POCSAG, and wonder if anyone could tell me how well they work, and is there anything interesting to decode; or is it just an endless stream of phone numbers. I would appreciate any discussion on this subject, as I am considering getting into this part of scanning. Richard Broomfield From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.Traveller.COM!news From: raydo@traveller.com (Raydo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re:Motorola / Tulsa / TRS case Date: 11 Nov 1995 14:30:55 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 5 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <482c2v$kjc@tsunami.traveller.com> Reply-To: raydo@mail.traveller.com NNTP-Posting-Host: raydo.traveller.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 If anyone has any technical info on this system, please post it. Was this a SmartNet-I or SmartNet-II system? Any other info would be of interest to many of us on this group. Thanks, Raydo From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: n6rhl@ix.netcom.com (David Dean ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Motorola MTS2000 Date: 13 Nov 1995 17:59:44 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 7 Message-ID: <48812g$sh3@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-roc-il1-02.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Nov 13 9:59:44 AM PST 1995 Can anyone tell me if the MTS2000 can be programmed to monitor smartnet II public safety systems. Thanks, Dave N6RHL@ix.netcom.com OR N6RHL@sinnfree.sinnfree.org From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.sunbelt.net!dial-13 From: CRobbins@SunBelt.Net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorold hand held help Date: Wed, 15 Nov 95 00:25:36 GMT Organization: sunbelt.net Lines: 47 Message-ID: <48bc4k$cp8@news1.sunbelt.net> References: <47liuj$8nn@info.usuhs.mil> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial-13.t2.nchgpt.sunbelt.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 I replied E-mail but I'll try it here..... The have a 900 Mhz Trunked radio.. You gave the Serial number, not the model number, but that's what ya have... CARL In article <47liuj$8nn@info.usuhs.mil>, fenian001@aol.com wrote: >Fellow netters, > >I just came across three radios and a compatible charger. >The radios are Motorola MTX-900. They have a telephone >keypad, 6 channel, ABC switch, and have the adapter >and secret service ear set, rubber duckie 8" antenna. >Also on the side of the radio there is the standard push >to talk pad, a private response button and a button that >has a telephone head set. > >The model number is 673APA0237. > >After I charged the radios and turned them on I got >a steady tone. I take it that thus means I am locked >out and the radios need to be re-programmed. > >My questions are > >1. Are these radios worth anything? > >2. How much does it cost to have them re-programmed? > >3. If I trade them or sell them how much are these > worth? > >4. What would be a good trade for this set? > >Any help would be appreciated. I live in the WASH DC >area. > From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!newsgate.watson.ibm.com!swiss.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: peterg4@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: motron rf fingerprinter? Date: 15 Nov 1995 02:30:39 GMT Organization: Toys for Special Children Lines: 10 Message-ID: <48bjcf$d42@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: Reply-To: peterg4@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip166-207-90.lig.us.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.03 In , seguine@interval.com (Christopher Seguine) writes: >Anyone know anything about this: > >"TXID-1 $699 >Every carrier operated radio has a fingerprint when keyed. The TXID-1 >captures, stores, compares, and analyzes those FingerPrints. Includes This is part of a device you could build to listen to trunked communications without knowing the trunking algorithm. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:53 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!not-for-mail From: Rwojo@bc.cybernex.net (Richard W.) Subject: National Weather Service Warning/Allert FREQ? X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Reply-To: Rwojo@bc.cybernex.net Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cnj28.cybernex.net Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 21:35:05 GMT Lines: 4 Does that national weather service have seperate freqs for Severe weather warnings? I just pick up the one freq. for NYC ariea. Rich in the USA! NHL is here! From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!usenet From: David Crawford Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: National Weather Service Warning/Allert FREQ? Date: 15 Nov 1995 00:16:53 GMT Organization: Vnet Internet Access, Charlotte, NC - info@char.vnet.net Lines: 18 Message-ID: <48bbhl$nm1@ralph.vnet.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: 166.82.174.246 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) Rwojo@bc.cybernex.net (Richard W.) wrote: >Does that national weather service have seperate freqs for Severe >weather warnings? I just pick up the one freq. for NYC ariea. >Rich in the USA! NHL is here! > Hi Richard: As far as I know of, the NWS only uses the VHF weather broadcast frequencies for all services. Alerts, watches, and warnings, are usually proceeded by a 1050? Hz tone that will set off monitoring receivers you can buy from the 'shack. You might be thinking of the Skywarn nets, run by the amateurs. If you ask around, someone probably has that info. David Crawford / dcrmatt@vnet.net From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!rainrgnews0!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Navy Seal freqs Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 16:32:27 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 17 Message-ID: References: <47rohb$3n6@bud.shadow.net> <481hg6$r4o@adnetsol.adnetsol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <481hg6$r4o@adnetsol.adnetsol.com>, kkoller@adnetsol.com (Ken Koller) wrote: > Mike Fink (mikef@shadow.net) wrote: > : I am going to a Navy SEAL demonstration Saturday any hints on where > : to scan,I am guessing 30-74Mhz,138-146Mhz,220-400Mhz,406-420Mhz. > > I would be highly highly suprised if that stuff isn't completely encoded. Me too. Thye aren't the type to be speading the word about what they are doing :-) Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Navy Seal freqs Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 11:34:27 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <9511130300085723@helpinghand.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <9511130300085723@helpinghand.org>, chris.gripp@helpinghand.org (Chris Gripp) wrote: > You'd be amazed at what we don't encode. "WE"?? So can you help us out with some freq's too? Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: tgriff@ix.netcom.com (Tom Griffin) Newsgroups: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Subject: Re: NEED CASH?!!...Don't You? Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 04:33:14 -0500 Organization: Netcom Lines: 17 Message-ID: <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-col-sc1-05.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 11 1:38:13 AM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 Xref: news.epix.net rec.puzzles:52014 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4582 rec.pyrotechnics:37596 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17036 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12562 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21330 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11515 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94163 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31793 rec.radio.amateur.space:5680 rec.radio.cb:24376 rec.radio.noncomm:4962 rec.radio.scanner:40578 rec.radio.shortwave:65910 rec.radio.swap:50767 rec.roller-coaster:23161 rec.running:45166 rec.scouting:37574 rec.scuba:80139 rec.skiing.alpine:32754 billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) wrote: >Please people, don't post all sorts of responses to this spam - it will not >do any good. What will work is sending a complaint to postmaster@hawaii.edu, >including the complete article. > >You will find that the person will have a severe "talking to" by the >administrator - if the account is not pulled. Most universities have >a statement in their user agreement that such posts are illegal and >ground for immediate account revocation. > >Bill No sooner said than done. Tom From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!usenet From: palin@watson.ibm.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Ohio FD Frequencies Date: 15 Nov 1995 19:42:38 GMT Organization: IBM T.J. Watson Research Center Lines: 5 Message-ID: <48dfre$12pc@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> Reply-To: palin@watson.ibm.com NNTP-Posting-Host: marshal1.watson.ibm.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 I will be traveling across Ohio (Youngstown, Akron, Columbus, Springfield, Dayton) this weekend and would appreciate any F.D. frequencies for these areas, and any in between. Thanks in advance for your help. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:52:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!Germany.EU.net!wizard.pn.com!ci-pioneer!panda!org!org!*domain!*site!*user!sinclair!i!robert!robert.i.sinclair From: Robert.I.Sinclair@Robert.I.Sinclair@*user@*site.*domain.org.org (Robert I Sinclair) Date: 12 Nov 95 15:02:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Passive repeater ante Message-ID: Organization: Fidonet: PandA's Den BBS Usenet: SATINS/Net330 uucp gateway * PandA's Den BBS *Ne Lines: 32 From: robert-s@ix.netcom.com (Robert I Sinclair ) Subject: Re: Passive repeater antenna?? Organization: Netcom In <95316.122621DCS4@psuvm.psu.edu> Dave Shaffer writes: > >I've seen cellular phone dealers promoting the use of a so-called >"Passive repeater" antenna to use in vehicles with handheld cell >phones. There are no wires that attach the phone to the antenna... >it just mounts on the window and serves as a "connection" to the >outside of the car. > >Has anybody had any real experience with one of these either with >a cell phone or with a scanner? Are they supposed to boost >reception as well as transmission? (If so, they might increase >reception on a scanner in the same frequency range...see what >I'm thinking?) > >On the surface, the concept sounds pretty iffy to me...and there is >a cost incolved as well. Just curious if anyone has tried it! > >- Dave according to the Airtouch cellular they tried to use passive repaeter systems in the new comvention center to no avail. Apparently they have little to no effect.? -- |Fidonet: Robert I Sinclair 1:330/317 |Internet: Robert.I.Sinclair@Robert.I.Sinclair@*user@*site.*domain.org.org | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly their own. | PandA's Den BBS FidoNet < > internet gateway - email info@panda.org From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!psuvm!dcs4 Organization: Penn State University Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1995 12:26:21 EST From: Dave Shaffer Message-ID: <95316.122621DCS4@psuvm.psu.edu> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Passive repeater antenna?? Lines: 15 I've seen cellular phone dealers promoting the use of a so-called "Passive repeater" antenna to use in vehicles with handheld cell phones. There are no wires that attach the phone to the antenna... it just mounts on the window and serves as a "connection" to the outside of the car. Has anybody had any real experience with one of these either with a cell phone or with a scanner? Are they supposed to boost reception as well as transmission? (If so, they might increase reception on a scanner in the same frequency range...see what I'm thinking?) On the surface, the concept sounds pretty iffy to me...and there is a cost incolved as well. Just curious if anyone has tried it! - Dave From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: wa6sul@ix.netcom.com (gary gonzales) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Passive repeater antenna?? Date: 13 Nov 1995 06:26:49 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 26 Message-ID: <486of9$aqa@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: <95316.122621DCS4@psuvm.psu.edu> <485jsr$fee@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ir11-24.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Nov 12 10:26:49 PM PST 1995 In <485jsr$fee@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> robert-s@ix.netcom.com (Robert I Sinclair ) writes: > >In <95316.122621DCS4@psuvm.psu.edu> Dave Shaffer >writes: >> >>I've seen cellular phone dealers promoting the use of a so-called >>"Passive repeater" antenna to use in vehicles with handheld cell >>phones. There are no wires that attach the phone to the antenna... >>it just mounts on the window and serves as a "connection" to the >>outside of the car. >> >>Has anybody had any real experience with one of these either with >>a cell phone or with a scanner? Are they supposed to boost >>reception as well as transmission? (If so, they might increase >>reception on a scanner in the same frequency range...see what >>I'm thinking?) >> >>On the surface, the concept sounds pretty iffy to me...and there is >>a cost incolved as well. Just curious if anyone has tried it! > Think about it. The passive antenna is intercepting what tiny fraction of the total radiation emitted? The equivalent of a point on a circle. To have this tiny fraction of the total power re-radiated...... come-on, if it sounds too good to be true, then..... From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!infoseek.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rem121@aol.com (REM121) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Passive repeater antenna?? Date: 14 Nov 1995 04:44:34 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 47 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <489oe2$2o2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <486of9$aqa@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <486of9$aqa@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com>, wa6sul@ix.netcom.com (gary gonzales) writes: >Subject: Re: Passive repeater antenna?? >From: wa6sul@ix.netcom.com (gary gonzales) >Date: 13 Nov 1995 06:26:49 GMT > >In <485jsr$fee@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> robert-s@ix.netcom.com (Robert I >Sinclair ) writes: >> >>In <95316.122621DCS4@psuvm.psu.edu> Dave Shaffer >>writes: >>> >>>I've seen cellular phone dealers promoting the use of a so-called >>>"Passive repeater" antenna to use in vehicles with handheld cell >>>phones. There are no wires that attach the phone to the antenna... >>>it just mounts on the window and serves as a "connection" to the >>>outside of the car. >>> >>>Has anybody had any real experience with one of these either with >>>a cell phone or with a scanner? Are they supposed to boost >>>reception as well as transmission? (If so, they might increase >>>reception on a scanner in the same frequency range...see what >>>I'm thinking?) >>> >>>On the surface, the concept sounds pretty iffy to me...and there is >>>a cost incolved as well. Just curious if anyone has tried it! >> > >Think about it. The passive antenna is intercepting what tiny fraction >of the total radiation emitted? The equivalent of a point on a circle. >To have this tiny fraction of the total power re-radiated...... >come-on, if it sounds too good to be true, then..... > > The railroad companies have been using "passive repeaters" for years. They place an antenna in the tunnel and connect it via coax to an antenna outside the tunnel. It has worked well for them. However, 800mhz is a much higher band. If you were in a steel van that had no windows, there might be a noticable improvement. But in a car that has lots of windows, you would need test equiptment to tell the difference. Buy a magnetic mount or glass mount and just run the coax to your seat. Connect the phone when you are in the car. Otherwise save your money. 73 de, Ron From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!intac!usenet From: forbes@intac.com (Thom Forbes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: POCSAG Decoder op-amp hints Date: 15 Nov 1995 03:57:22 GMT Organization: Forbes Computer Consulting Lines: 34 Message-ID: <48bof2$29f@uucp.intac.com> References: <3935@bridge2.NSD.3Com.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: palpk-s26.intac.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <3935@bridge2.NSD.3Com.COM>, peter_simpson@3mail.3com.com says... > > >For those who had trouble getting the PD-102 interface circuit >to work, I have built two using the LM324 quad low power op-amp >available at Radio Shack or DigiKey, and have had excellent >results on three radios and three computers. I increased >the power supply filter caps to 10uF and used surface mount >components to build the whole interface inside the DB25 connector >shell, using a 3 foot shielded cable to connect to the scanner >earphone jack. > >I have also seen a LM741 circuit built on a piece of perf board >which I could not get to work, even when I changed the 741 to a LM324. >My hypothesis is that the circuit needs short lead lengths to >work well. I suggest building it "ugly" and small. > >I still have one channel, which I know is transmitting POCSAG >at 512 baud, which I cannot decode at any volume setting on >any receiver. It's annoying, 'cause that's the channel my >pager's on :-) But, overall, the program seems to work as >advertised...a pat on the back (and 20 quid) to Peter Baston! > I've done _considerable_ experimentation with the "public domain" POCSAC decoder, as well as written my own version. From my experience, I would suggest that the single most important factor in sucessfully decoding POCSAG is to modify the receiver to bring out a good clean signal dirrectly from the FM discriminator, _before_ any de-emphisis. Most any op-amp or comparator will do nicely to square-up the resulting signal. Regards, - Thom - From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!beyond.escape.com!escape.com!marc_k From: marc_k@escape.com (marc_k) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: POCSAG Decoder op-amp hints Date: 15 Nov 1995 08:36:39 GMT Organization: Escape.Com Internet Access and Services Lines: 38 Message-ID: <48c8qn$je3@beyond.escape.com> References: <3935@bridge2.NSD.3Com.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: escape.escape.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Peter Simpson (peter_simpson@3mail.3com.com) wrote: : For those who had trouble getting the PD-102 interface circuit : to work, I have built two using the LM324 quad low power op-amp : available at Radio Shack or DigiKey, and have had excellent : results on three radios and three computers. I increased : the power supply filter caps to 10uF and used surface mount : components to build the whole interface inside the DB25 connector : shell, using a 3 foot shielded cable to connect to the scanner : earphone jack. : I have also seen a LM741 circuit built on a piece of perf board : which I could not get to work, even when I changed the 741 to a LM324. : My hypothesis is that the circuit needs short lead lengths to : work well. I suggest building it "ugly" and small. : I still have one channel, which I know is transmitting POCSAG : at 512 baud, which I cannot decode at any volume setting on : any receiver. It's annoying, 'cause that's the channel my : pager's on :-) But, overall, the program seems to work as : advertised...a pat on the back (and 20 quid) to Peter Baston! : -- : -- : : Peter Simpson, KA1AXY Linux! Peter_Simpson@3mail.3com.com : 3Com Corporation The free Unix (508) 264-1719 voice : Boxborough, MA 01719 for the 386 (508) 264-1418 fax The circut, as listed, worked for me first shot! The 741 is adequate for POCSAG decoding with the above circut(but I'm quite sure that a LM324 would work as well). In fact, within the limits of the PD-102 package, it actually works a bit better than Message Tracker. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: apiis@aol.com (APIIS) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: POCSAG Decoder op-amp hints Date: 15 Nov 1995 11:46:19 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48d5gr$fd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <48c8qn$je3@beyond.escape.com> Reply-To: apiis@aol.com (APIIS) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anyone have the schematic for this op-amp. I had it at one time but miss placed it. Any reply would be helpful. Thanks. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news1.digex.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: domonkos@access.digex.net (domonkos) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Pro 2026 mobile scanner sold Date: 12 Nov 1995 05:10:01 GMT Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA Lines: 4 Message-ID: <483vj9$h5@news4.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: access5.digex.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 The 2026 is sold. Thanks for all the replies. Andy From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!fonorola!news.magi.com!magi03p32 From: jeffb@magi.com (Jeff Brunet) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Pro 2036 Date: 13 Nov 1995 04:15:27 GMT Organization: Magi Data Consulting Lines: 4 Message-ID: <486gov$deh@news.magi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: magi03p32.magi.com To: all Hi, I'm about to buy the Realistic pro 2036 scanner. I need your opinion on that particulac scanner good or bad. Any help will be grately appreciated. Thanks , jeffb@magi.com From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!newshub.cts.com!filebank!john.read From: john.read@filebank.cts.com (JOHN READ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: PRO-2004 For Sale Date: Wed, 15 Nov 95 08:01:00 -0800 Organization: The File Bank BBS - Fallbrook, CA 619-728-7307 (data) Lines: 26 Distribution: world Message-ID: <8B501E1.0247001411.uuout@filebank.cts.com> Reply-To: john.read@filebank.cts.com (JOHN READ) NNTP-Posting-Host: bbsmail.tfb.com X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.10 X-News-Client: KSP-Mail v2.4 (Nov 14 1995) r 33 MSG#33 16OCT95 21:16 PDT FROM KN6IQ TO KK6OQ SUBJECT: list it PATH: KK6OQ got your msg on the bbs, and yes i would appreciate a internet listing. dont know if you still have the listing from the bbs , but i will highlight............................................................... it is a pro 2004 scanner with all the mods , and am-fm coverage from25 mhz to 1300 mhz continous. 300 memory channels, and 5 random freq. band scans. also have the manual and the cigarette lighter cord , for mobile use. it comes with a diamond discone antenna, that covers 25 to 1300 mhz also. asking 250.00 .... so there you go, 619-575-7358. cu john and thnx ... ENTER COMMAND: B,J,K,L,R,S, or Help > Please give Larry a call or send him a packet message at: kn6iq@wb6dgr.#soca.ca.us.noam or you can E-mail me and I will forward it to him jread@ravel.n2.net or john.read@filebank.cts.com Thanks. John. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.smartlink.net!usenet From: tcarnes@smartlink.net (Todd W. Carnes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Pro-2006 mint for sale. Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 15:30:34 GMT Organization: Bank of America Lines: 12 Message-ID: <48d1l2$49v@frodo.smartlink.net> Reply-To: tcarnes@smartlink.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pm224.smartlink.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Hi, I still have my pro-2006 for sale. It has the cell and speed mods and is foil lined inside. Cosmetically perfect. I have the original box and manual. $300 + shipping. Todd.. You can send email to tcarnes@smartlink.net if interested. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rockyd!cmcl2!is.nyu.edu!iqz7080 From: iqz7080@is.nyu.edu (Isabella Zeldin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: PRO-26 is it any good? Date: 10 Nov 1995 21:04:08 GMT Organization: New York University Lines: 11 Message-ID: <480eo8$916@cmcl2.NYU.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: is.nyu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hi people! I am thinking of buying Radio Shack PRO-26 handheld scanner. Have any of you had any experience with it or maybe just heard from other people if it is any good? Is it worth $450 ? thanks in advance...please respond by mail From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyclops.dsphere.net!brea-annex1-p6.dsphere.net!user From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: PRO-26 is it any good? Date: 11 Nov 1995 19:52:40 GMT Organization: Lamers Online, Inc Lines: 32 Message-ID: References: <480eo8$916@cmcl2.NYU.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: brea-annex1-p6.dsphere.net NO, it is not worth $450.00 because it is cellular blocked and overpriced. You can by the same scanner from Javiaton in the U.K for $400.00 delivered to your door, and the U.K model is NOT cellular blocked. You can find Javiaton on the WWW. Btw, I am not in any way associated with Javiaton. Jim Wayda Capatin,Scanner Price Police In article <480eo8$916@cmcl2.NYU.EDU>, iqz7080@is.nyu.edu (Isabella Zeldin) wrote: > Hi people! > > I am thinking of buying Radio Shack PRO-26 > handheld scanner. Have any of you had any > experience with it or maybe just heard from > other people if it is any good? Is it worth > $450 ? > > thanks in advance...please respond by mail +-jim jwayda@cogent.net . . . . o o o o o _____ o _______ ____==== ]OO|_n_n__][. |Lamer| [________]_|__|________)< |ville| oo oo 'oo OOOO-| oo\_ ~~~|~~~ +--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-+--+--+--+--+ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!simtel!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: fulbrgt@ix.netcom.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: PRO-37 MOD?? Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 12:58:03 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 14 Message-ID: <48co49$ffi@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-grn-sc1-12.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 15 4:57:45 AM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Reginal Cross wrote: >Amybody got the mods for a Realistic Pro-37 ??? >thanks in advance. >-kreuz@oro.net There are 3 doc files concerning mods for the 37 at ftp://hamster.business.uwo.ca/cdrom/mods/radioshk/ Check them Out. Danny Fulbright fulbrgt@ix.netcom.com From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!jmccolma From: jmccolma@infi.net (John C. McColman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: PRO-43 For Sale Date: 16 Nov 1995 01:02:29 GMT Organization: InfiNet Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48e2j5$k7p@news.infi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: larry.infi.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Unmodified PRO-43 with high capacity nicad batteries (2 sets), AC adapter, instruction manual, spare battery holder. $200 Firm. E-mail to jmccolman@infi.net. I will pay UPS shipping if you prepay. You pay shipping and COD fee if you want COD. -- =================================================================== | John C. McColman jmccolman@richmond.infi.net N4RVR | | Snail Mail: PO Box 1031, Chesterfield, VA 23832 RCMA VA-091 | | "Vision without resources is an hallucination" AOSC VA-58-417 | =================================================================== From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: PRO-60... Opinions? Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 17:17:03 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 13 Message-ID: References: <488tfl$q7l@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <488tfl$q7l@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com>, <70621.1724@compuserve.com> wrote: > I am considering a PRO-60. Any opinions/comments?? Its a great scanner, minus the Cell bands and some of the TV Audio bands, but it included everything else. Its small too, I take it with me everywhere. Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!nic.ott.hookup.net!noc.tor.hookup.net!ve3ied!whome!gts!westonia!tad!ian.smith From: ian.smith@tad.com (IAN SMITH) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: pro32 and midland 70-155b Message-ID: <8B4F07F.02C70002E9.uuout@tad.com> Date: Tue, 14 Nov 95 02:07:00 -0700 Distribution: world Organization: TRANS ATLANTIC DIMENSIONS Reply-To: ian.smith@tad.com (IAN SMITH) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 5 i have a pro32 scanner and was wondering if anybody had a mod for speed increase and opening up locked bands ? also i'm looking for the e-prom module for the midland 70-155b vhf two-way if anyone can help please e-mail me thank you From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:16 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!bunyip.cc.uq.oz.au!news.gil.com.au!cs4p9.ipswich.gil.com.au!andrewc From: andrewc@gil.com.au Subject: Probe Software ? Sender: news@gil.com.au Message-ID: Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 03:31:52 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cs4p9.ipswich.gil.com.au Organization: Global Infolinks Internet Server, Ipswich Qld Australia X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] Lines: 4 Can anyone give me a location that I can download a demo of the probe software from . Thank you. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsrelay.iastate.edu!news.iastate.edu!usenet From: Scott Van Aartsen Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: problems with scanners and use of cell phones Date: 13 Nov 1995 04:29:56 GMT Organization: Northwestern College Lines: 12 Message-ID: <486hk4$h4h@news.iastate.edu> References: <486e8t$gar@news.iastate.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: pcuser144.nwciowa.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) By the way, I used to think that it was a case of my phone's transmitter blowing the front end off my scanner -- antennas too close, etc. I don't think that's the case. I watched my phone change channels in the tech mode, and the birdies remain the same. I used to think there was a pattern to this, but that doesn't seem to be. Also, if it was front-end overload, it would happen on most channels instead of a few, and with either my or my girlfriend's phone (both 3W), no? 73 de KB0ULA From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsrelay.iastate.edu!news.iastate.edu!usenet From: Scott Van Aartsen Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: problems with scanners and use of cell phones Date: 13 Nov 1995 03:32:45 GMT Organization: Northwestern College Lines: 27 Message-ID: <486e8t$gar@news.iastate.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: pcuser144.nwciowa.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: bob@grove.com Folks, I have a Radio Shack transportable cellular telephone (one of the ones made by Nokia). It's really handy. The only problem is, when I turn it on, it wreaks havoc with my scanner! (A BC590XLT). It causes birdies, or something, on certain channels. It's not always the same channels either. Sometimes it'll lock up on 155.910 and 154.160. Other times it will be 155.190 and 154.190. When I lock one of these pair out, later, the other pair will start locking up. Then I can go back and lock the other two in--with no problem. Sometimes nothing locks up, but that's rare. I've tried using another scanner--my BC200XLT, and it locks up on the same channels. However, it also locks up on other channels that I don't have in the 590--primarily UHF channels. I tried wrapping the outside of the phone tranceiver in foil, and had limited success. I also tried sheilding the phone cord with foil..again with limited success. My girlfriend has a Motorola cellular, and my scanner and HER phone get along great. My scanner and phone are quite close to each other--but with the layout of my vehicle they almost have to be that close. Please email any suggestions or common problems . . . Thanks much, Scott Van Aartsen 73 de KB0ULA From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: giocondo@imagi.net (Gio) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Purchase? Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 08:04:11 GMT Organization: Capital Area Internet Service info@cais.com 703-448-4470 Lines: 5 Message-ID: <486u7j$kiv@news.cais.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.119.24.102 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 i have a 16 channel base scanner, bearcat,. i would like to purchase a 200 channel hand help bearcat. would i still get the same distance out of the hand held as the base? thanks From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Brian Webb <102670.1206@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Quad Antenna for Space Shuttle UHF Date: 13 Nov 1995 04:24:33 GMT Organization: Umbra Research Lines: 8 Message-ID: <486ha1$2be$1@mhafn.production.compuserve.com> I have posted instructions on how to build a Quad antenna for monitoring Shuttle transmissions on 259.700 MHz in the USENET sci.space.shuttle under the title "Quad Antenna for Shuttle UHF." Be sure to read all three parts (Parts 1, 2, and 3). Regards. Brian Webb, KD6NRP From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyclops.dsphere.net!brea-annex1-p2.dsphere.net!user From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Quad Antenna for Space Shuttle UHF Date: 13 Nov 1995 09:24:17 GMT Organization: Lamers Online, Inc Lines: 25 Message-ID: References: <486ha1$2be$1@mhafn.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brea-annex1-p2.dsphere.net In article <486ha1$2be$1@mhafn.production.compuserve.com>, Brian Webb <102670.1206@CompuServe.COM> wrote: %I have posted instructions on how to build a Quad antenna for %monitoring Shuttle transmissions on 259.700 MHz in the USENET %sci.space.shuttle under the title "Quad Antenna for Shuttle UHF." %Be sure to read all three parts (Parts 1, 2, and 3). % %Regards. % %Brian Webb, KD6NRP Brain, When does the space shuttle use 259.700 for communication? I was under the impression that they use digital communication off satellites. I beleive that the 259.700 frequency is used only during landing. Please elaborate. +-jim jwayda@cogent.net . . . . o o o o o _____ o _______ ____==== ]OO|_n_n__][. |Lamer| [________]_|__|________)< |ville| oo oo 'oo OOOO-| oo\_ ~~~|~~~ +--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-+--+--+--+--+ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!news.ssd.intel.com!ornews.intel.com!news From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Question about AOR3000A ?? Date: 14 Nov 1995 21:28:03 GMT Organization: Intel Corp. Lines: 19 Message-ID: <48b1l3$3vl@ornews.intel.com> References: <4880pr$fc@unlisys.unlisys.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.55.61.79 X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) > root@rwx.berlin.snafu.de (Solon) writes: > > Today I saw an ad from an electronic market here Berlin about an AOR3000A > scanner, it was selling for around $ 650. It reaches from 0.01 - 2026 MHZ > they said and has a RS-232 port. > >>>> It is a pretty good scanner. $650 is a very good price. Computer control of this unit is not that great. It is slow to lock onto frequencies so scanning is slower than without the computer. I tried it on mine for a while and gave up. The 3000A is not a very good "first" scanner, but if you already have a few, it is a great addition. Brett Miller - N7OLQ brett_miller@ccm.ut.intel.com Intel Corp. CIS: 73370,3030 American Fork, UT From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!hecate.umd.edu!not-for-mail From: sreider@hamlet.umd.edu (Susan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Radio Control Software ? (request list) Date: 14 Nov 1995 11:15:02 -0500 Organization: University of Maryland, College Park Lines: 18 Message-ID: <48afa6$6cq@hamlet.umd.edu> References: <4881dr$be8@news.sas.ab.ca> <489vt0$17u5@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hamlet.umd.edu I've got some information on: Scan Cat Scan Star Radio Manager Heard about Probe. Are there any other software / shareware packages out there ?? I have : Pro 2006 AOR 2500 AOR 8000 Would like any comments you might have on any software. Thanks. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!mars.hyperk.com!usenet From: Tom Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shack Freq. Counter Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 16:29:02 -0800 Organization: Snake River Valley Lines: 18 Message-ID: <30A53FCE.223B@srv.net> References: <47tbbv$g5u@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm_ras74.srv.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2a (Windows; I; 16bit) Eklab wrote: > > Does anyone have any experience with Radio Schack's frequency > counter ??? Is it any good ? Is it sensitive enough to be useful > ?? Any info. would be appreciated.. Motorola is trying to sell my employer on thier trunked system...they left 2 ht's for us to demo...ptt two-way and ptt phone. (mtx8000) These radios have programed into them all of the repeater systems in the upper snake river valley. I wanted to know these freqs...so off to my favorite radio shack store to borrow a rs freq counter. The counter would read the 3 watt signal at 15-20 ft. In the slow gate (highest res.) mode 818.5875 would display as 818.5883. I was able to get a total of 9 freqs on 3 different repeater sites (it's more than I had before). The counter never did display the correct freq...I don't know if this was the fault of the ht or the counter. Also there is a mod to put a hold switch on the counter. For the $80 sale price, it's a steal. If I had an extra $80 I'd have a counter. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: obi-wan@ix.netcom.com (Robert Sutherland ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shack trend: 800MHz scanners? Date: 11 Nov 1995 06:22:34 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 23 Message-ID: <481ffa$lsj@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> References: <47jenf$e8m@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-lv5-25.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Nov 10 10:22:34 PM PST 1995 In <47jenf$e8m@news.netvoyage.net> jheyl@netvoyage.net (Jay) writes: > >In message <47iln9$3up@pegasus.rutgers.edu> - chiun@pegasus.rutgers.edu (Remo W >illiams) writes: > >:>Radio Shack's newest flyers are displaying a number of 800MHz scanners, >:>and the frequency ranges look to be complete. Are they in fact complete, >:>or is the public being led to assume that these are unblocked scanners? > >I just purchased a PRO-51 and have the manual right here. In the 800+MHz >range it covers 806.0000-823.9375, 851.000-868.9375, 896.1125-956.0000. > > -- Jay > That's strange, because a few months ago I went over to the Radio shack nearest me and they said they were fined for selling 800 Mhz scanners. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: cu2@ix.netcom.com (CU2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shack trend: 800MHz scanners? Date: 12 Nov 1995 03:25:27 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 24 Message-ID: <483pf7$hdn@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> References: <47iln9$3up@pegasus.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sar-fl2-22.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 11 7:25:27 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <47iln9$3up@pegasus.rutgers.edu>, chiun@pegasus.rutgers.edu says... > > >Radio Shack's newest flyers are displaying a number of 800MHz scanners, >and the frequency ranges look to be complete. Are they in fact complete, >or is the public being led to assume that these are unblocked scanners? > >I think the ranges commonly desired are 800-823, correct? > >-Remo > > From what I understand they have portions of the 800MHz range there and simply followed suit with a marketing blitz proclaiming them to be "800 MHz" scanners.. however they do in fact have the designated blocks in which cell is alloted BLOCKED. You can still recieve some images on these scanners but in reality they are not able to tune the actual real deal. John From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!news.consultix.com!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!cchst14 From: cchst14+@pitt.edu (Chin-pan C Huang) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Radio Shacks Freq counter Date: 14 Nov 1995 23:23:08 GMT Organization: University of Pittsburgh Lines: 18 Message-ID: <48b8cs$g1u@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: unixs4.cis.pitt.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hey, I just recently purchased radio shacks freq counter... $79.00 is an attractive price - the question is, does it do what I need it to? Here is my situation. I see a security guard across the street, maybe down a block. Can I pull up my RS counter and get his frequency? Im assuming I can get his receive by a standard shift(+ or -) ... Next situation. I'm in a hotel, see a lady talking down the hall on a walkie talkie- Can I pull this out and get the frequency? I've been messing with fastfood low power repeaters, and RS's counter does NOT lock on any freq..... I was standing RIGHT next to the transmitter Im sure this would be a strong signal.... Is this counter gonna work in these situations, or do I need something better? Thanks From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!usenet From: quacker@vnet.ibm.com (Rich Bellin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RADIOCTL program location Date: 15 Nov 1995 13:53:13 GMT Organization: IBM T.J. Watson Research Center Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48crc9$19vs@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> Reply-To: quacker@vnet.ibm.com (Rich Bellin) NNTP-Posting-Host: quacker.pok.ibm.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 Greetings: I have received numerous requests for a download location of the RADIOCTL program. There is a BBS in New York State at (914) 236-7607 where both DOS and OS/2 versions can be downloaded. The author of the program can also be contacted at this location. I have heard that there may also a copy of it on Compuserve, but I cannot verify this, as I do not have a Compuserve ID. The OS/2 version is reported to work with ICOM, KENWOOD, AOR and OPTO equipped radios. Happy Scanning Rich From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!dimensional.com!winternet.com!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RCMP - CSIS - NATIONAL DEFENCE added to web Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 07:38:13 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 17 Message-ID: <48bqru$7mh@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Just added Frequencies for RCMP National Defence CSIS National Duplex and Simplex House of Commons. You can find it under the Canada section Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!news From: Ron Katz Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RCMP, CSIS National Defence added to WEB http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ Date: 14 Nov 1995 12:06:53 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 9 Message-ID: <48a0ot$b5g@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) Just added RCMP CSIS National Defence Frequencies etc to the Web Page. It can be found in the Canada Section. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!usenet From: awang@ecl.psu.edu (Alvin Wang) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.antenna Subject: Recommendations for Mobile Scanner Antenna? Date: 11 Nov 1995 17:02:55 GMT Organization: Intercollegiate Taiwanese-American Students Association Lines: 17 Message-ID: <482kvv$r61@hearst.cac.psu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: anw104.rh.psu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 Hey All! I'm looking for recommendations on a good mobile antenna to use with my BCT-7. Are the "converters" that let you use your regular AM-FM antenna with a scanner any good? I realize that nothing would compare to a dedicated scanner antenna, but I don't really want to drill holes or use a magnetic mount antenna. Since part of what I want to monitor is the CB band, I guess I should rule out glass mount antennas because I understand that they transmit very little signal at low frequencies. Any recommendations you can give me would be great. Thanks in advance! - Alvin Wang awang@ecl.psu.edu From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!ornews.intel.com!news From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Remote head for the 2006? Date: 14 Nov 1995 21:50:33 GMT Organization: Intel Corp. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <48b2v9$3vl@ornews.intel.com> Reply-To: brett_miller@ccm.ut.intel.com NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.55.61.79 X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) Has anyone ever attempted take the 2005/6 and remote the control head? There are a few cables that would need to be extended, but I don't know if it would work. Maybe too much noise or not enough signal on the lines to go a few feet. Any thoughts? Thanks Brett Miller - N7OLQ brett_miller@ccm.ut.intel.com Intel Corp. CIS: 73370,3030 American Fork, UT From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!uknet!newsfeed.ed.ac.uk!nerc-keyworth!swmatt-e.nerc-swindon.ac.uk!matt From: matt@ua.nsw.ac.uk (Matt Brunton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,sci.electronics.repair Subject: Repair of Yupiteru MVT-7000 - hints please? Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 15:41:07 Organization: Natural Environment Research Council Lines: 15 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: swmatt-e.nerc-swindon.ac.uk X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40693 sci.electronics.repair:17894 I recently bought a Yupi 7000 (second hand) and have noticed an annoying fault where occasionally the sound cuts out when any of the top controls are used, the antenna is 'wiggled', or an earphone is plugged in. My guess is that it has taken a knock to the antenna and this has cracked something internally, hopefully not the main PCB. Has anyone else attempted to repair one of these? Any hints? eg should I lift the back away from the front, or the front away from the back? are there the ubiquitous small springs inside that will automatically ping into dark corners & never be see again? ;-) Thanks, Matt From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!javiaton.demon.co.uk From: Jonathan Clough Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,sci.electronics.repair Subject: Re: Repair of Yupiteru MVT-7000 - hints please? Date: Wed, 15 Nov 95 12:23:47 GMT Organization: Javiation, Bradford, U.K. Lines: 74 Message-ID: <816438227snz@javiaton.demon.co.uk> References: <816428767snz@javiaton.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: Clough@javiaton.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: javiaton.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.30 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40765 alt.radio.scanner:25212 sci.electronics.repair:17950 In article <816428767snz@javiaton.demon.co.uk> Clough@javiaton.demon.co.uk "Jonathan Clough" writes: Following up my own post...must learn not to read MVT-7000 as MVT-7100 !! > > I recently bought a Yupi 7000 (second hand) and have noticed an annoying > fault > > where occasionally the sound cuts out when any of the top controls are used, > > the antenna is 'wiggled', or an earphone is plugged in. [SNIP] > There are 8 screws down the side, remove the four from the front, no > need to remove all eight. [SNIP SNIP SNIP] OOOOPPPSSSS.......NO NO NO......don't do what I just suggested. Must learn to read more carefully....... The details I mentioned were for the MVT-7100 not MVT-7000 !!!! ^^^^^^^^ Apologies for wasted Bandwith. So, lets try again....engage brain: mirror, signal, manouvre..... MVT-7000 not quite so easy. Remove batteries. Remove two screws from bottom of radio. Carefully slide out the two small metal lugs in the battery compartment that these two screws go into. Don't want to loose them. You will probably find removing all eight screws down the side a better option first time around, so take all 8 scerws out. ***IMPORTANT*** Remove the rotary dial knob and the locking nut. You will also need to carefully remove the strip down the left hand side which is stuck down. The radio will split into two however be very careful at the top near the rotary dial. You need to carefully guide the rotary dial down through the hole in the top plastic section. The top plastic section will stay rigid as it is retained onto the back half. The rotary dial is actually connected to the board on the front half of the radio so go gently with it until you can "see" whats happening. It can be a little "tricky" so just go carefully. Only connecting cable is the speaker cable which goes to a jumper block. Its long enough not to cause any problems. Once apart just keep an eye on the black lamp button and key lock slide switch. Also the four screw splates will be loose if you took all eight screws out from the side. The bottom RF board will lift out if you remove the three screws holding it down. -- Cheers, /-------------------------------------------------------------------------\ | Jonathan Clough, | HF, VHF & UHF Receivers from | | Javiation, | all the leading "manufacturers" | | Bradford, UK | On-line catalogue via the Internet WWW | | Tel: +44 (0)1274 732146 | http://www.demon.co.uk/javiation | | Compu$$erve: 100117,535 \---------------------------------------------| | Internet : Clough@javiaton.demon.co.uk (PGP Key available on request) | \-------------------------------------------------------------------------/ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Subject: Replies to Burt Fisher are Spamming the Net Date: Mon, 13 Nov 95 17:37:40 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <489a3b$l31@crash.microserve.net> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.puzzles:52078 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4604 rec.pyrotechnics:37658 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17107 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12619 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21418 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11566 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94290 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31853 rec.radio.amateur.space:5743 rec.radio.cb:24437 rec.radio.noncomm:4975 rec.radio.scanner:40688 rec.radio.shortwave:66056 rec.radio.swap:50964 rec.roller-coaster:23193 rec.running:45265 rec.scouting:37641 rec.scuba:80283 rec.skiing.alpine:32899 To all readers: Please check the "Post To:" or "Newsgroups:" listing in your newsreader before responding to Burt Fisher. He is spamming many groups with his posts and your followups are doing the same. Thanks, Jack From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!homenet.hom.net!usenet From: madmax@hom.net (Mad Max) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: REQ:Freqs for Blue Angel Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 21:59:03 GMT Organization: Homenet Communications, Inc Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48dnln$pr@homenet.hom.net> References: <000004FF000049DE@nashville.com> Reply-To: madmax@hom.net NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin1-15.hom.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 jon.stewart@nashville.com (Jon Stewart) wrote: >C(> Hello! I would like to request that someone provide me with the >C(>frequencies used by the Air Force's Blue Angels. They will be performin -blah.....blah....blah........snip..... The Blue Angels are a NAVY demonstration team... The Thunderbirds are the Air Force Equivilent. -Sra Mark Mirau , USAF. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!photon From: photon@news.epix.net () Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: REQ:freqs for PA state police Date: 15 Nov 1995 23:35:01 GMT Organization: epix.net Lines: 14 Message-ID: <48dtf5$4vk@guava.epix.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mango.epix.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] i would like to scan PA state police frequencies while driving to listen for clues as to the location of the cars(and speed traps). does anyone have any frequencies they have found to be effective for this purpose? i have a list of some freqs for PA state police, but i usually only find irrelevant chatter. any help appreciated. -- OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2win95 := dos + guiOS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2 NIN photon (photon@epix.net) join the Church of Monty Christo; email NIN OS2 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA sca4807@email.unc.edu OS2 NINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNIN From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.sol.net!daily-planet.execpc.com!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!newshub.cts.com!filebank!bill.watts From: bill.watts@filebank.cts.com (BILL WATTS) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RS Pro 2021 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 95 20:42:00 -0800 Organization: The File Bank BBS - Fallbrook, CA 619-728-7307 (data) Lines: 16 Distribution: world Message-ID: <8B4C4DA.0247001364.uuout@filebank.cts.com> References: <8B4C472.024700135D.uuout@filebank.cts.com> Reply-To: bill.watts@filebank.cts.com (BILL WATTS) NNTP-Posting-Host: bbsmail.tfb.com X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.10 X-News-Client: KSP-Mail v2.4á (Nov 11 1995) I just bought a Pro 2021 at a garage sale and it had no owner's manual. As far as I can see, the manual for my Pro 2028 is very close to being useable for the 2021. Can anyone tell me if there is anything different (besides the number of channels and the wider UHF range)? I was also wondering if there are any mods, the approx. age and the cost when new. I got it for 6 bucks and have had it going for maybe 8 hours now with no problems. Oh yeah - I had to put in a new 9v battery as it kept beeping and flashing a "BATT" indicator. I have had it working with 110 volts and 12 volts. Thanks for any info. I looked back for a month and 1/2 in this conference and found nothing I could use. ... Bill WATTS ex-Cape Codder bill.watts@filebank.cts.com (Bill Watts) ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!gatech2!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: 75034.1566@compuserve.com (Tom Branch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: RS Pro 51 Date: 11 Nov 1995 23:34:13 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 4 Message-ID: <483btl$b7m@dub-news-svc-2.compuserve.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ad05-001.compuserve.com X-Newsreader: OUI 1.0.1 The newer PRO-51s are not Cell modifiable--only the 11A3, 12A3 and 7A4 models may be modified via a keyboard sequence. You might try to find one of the o Cheers! From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!news.asu.edu!aztec.asu.edu!essay From: essay@aztec.asu.edu (STEPHEN A WALKER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RS-2006 leakage Date: 15 Nov 1995 19:42:53 GMT Organization: Arizona State University Lines: 24 Message-ID: <48dfrt$224@news.asu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: aztec.asu.edu Have use my 2006 in my car when I was a 9-1-1 operator. Could find out what was going on a work on the drive there. I used the car antenna thru a RS all metal Y-adaptor and it worked quite well. When I tried to use a coax Y I made myself, I got a lot of noise on the AM/FM when the 2006 was plugged in. Now have the 2006 on a shelf at home and am using the metal shelf brackets as the antenna. Also have my Yaesu FRG-7000 clipped to the same shelf for its MF antenna. When the 2006 is turned on, I get a lot of IF type noise on the FRG-7000. Any suggestions on a cure for the 2006 or is there something going on inside it that needs to be corrected. E-mail or post the replies. TIA -- Stephen A Walker essay@aztec.asu.edu P.O. Box 1574 Glendale, AZ 85311-1574 From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!alterdial.uu.net!not-for-mail From: Burt Fisher Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna Subject: Rules of ham DUMB. Date: 11 Nov 1995 21:42:40 GMT Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4835cg$ks1@alterdial.UU.NET> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.172.47.193 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:50793 rec.radio.shortwave:65920 rec.radio.scanner:40586 rec.radio.amateur.space:5685 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31795 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94174 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11518 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21336 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12565 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17039 Ham operator Jokes: 1. What is the thinnest book in the world? What hams know about women. 2. How does a ham take a bubble bath? He eats beans for dinner. 3. What's a ham's idea of foreplay? A half hour of contesting. 4. How can you tell if a ham is sexually excited? If he's still breathing. 5. How many hams does it take to change a roll of toilet paper? We don't know...it has never happened. 6. What's a ham's idea of helping with the housework? Lifting his leg so you can vacuum. 7. What does a ham consider a seven course meal? A hot dog and a six pack of beer. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsat!uswc.uswest.com!usenet From: "Dennis A. Mason" Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna Subject: Re: Rules of ham DUMB. Date: 12 Nov 1995 03:09:03 GMT Organization: USWest SA news server Lines: 2 Message-ID: <483ogf$4j5@sanews.uswc.uswest.com> References: <4835cg$ks1@alterdial.UU.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: 151.116.178.206 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 5.4 sun4m) X-URL: news:4835cg$ks1@alterdial.UU.NET Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:50812 rec.radio.shortwave:65931 rec.radio.scanner:40606 rec.radio.amateur.space:5690 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31805 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94188 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11525 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21346 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12573 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17053 well burt sounds like you are very educated. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: randolw@ix.netcom.com (Randol D. Williams ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna Subject: Re: Rules of ham DUMB. Date: 12 Nov 1995 03:21:00 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 27 Message-ID: <483p6s$kk4@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <4835cg$ks1@alterdial.UU.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-mia3-19.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 11 7:21:00 PM PST 1995 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:50826 rec.radio.shortwave:65949 rec.radio.scanner:40610 rec.radio.amateur.space:5693 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31810 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94194 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11526 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21350 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12575 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17057 In <4835cg$ks1@alterdial.UU.NET> Burt Fisher writes: > >Ham operator Jokes: > >1. What is the thinnest book in the world? > What hams know about women. > >2. How does a ham take a bubble bath? > He eats beans for dinner. > >3. What's a ham's idea of foreplay? > A half hour of contesting. > >4. How can you tell if a ham is sexually excited? > If he's still breathing. > >5. How many hams does it take to change a roll of toilet paper? > We don't know...it has never happened. > >6. What's a ham's idea of helping with the housework? > Lifting his leg so you can vacuum. > >7. What does a ham consider a seven course meal? > A hot dog and a six pack of beer. What kinda beer? Can or bottle? From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!castle.nando.net!news From: Dave Hockaday Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna Subject: Re: Rules of ham DUMB. Date: 13 Nov 1995 02:19:37 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 41 Message-ID: <4869vp$odu@castle.nando.net> References: <4835cg$ks1@alterdial.UU.NET> <483p6s$kk4@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <485olj$kgm@castle.nando.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail716.nando.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: cmedico@nando.net Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:51024 rec.radio.shortwave:66101 rec.radio.scanner:40731 rec.radio.amateur.space:5751 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31871 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94346 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11586 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21443 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12639 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17124 cmedico@nando.net wrote: > >In Article<485olj$kgm@castle.nando.net>, write: >> Path: castle.nando.net!news >> From: Dave Hockaday >> Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amate= ur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna >> Subject: Re: Rules of ham DUMB. >> Date: 12 Nov 1995 21:24:03 GMT >> Organization: News & Observer Public Access >> Lines: 12 >> Message-ID: <485olj$kgm@castle.nando.net> >> References: <4835cg$ks1@alterdial.UU.NET> <483p6s$kk4@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> >> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail512.nando.net >> Mime-Version: 1.0 >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >> X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) >> To: randolw@ix.netcom.com >> Xref: castle.nando.net rec.radio.swap:47712 rec.radio.shortwave:61743 rec.radio.scanner:27055 rec.radio.amateur.space:5081 rec.ra= dio.amateur.policy:29534 rec.radio.amateur.misc:88528 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:10278 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:18962 rec.radio.a= mateur.digital.misc:10944 rec.radio >amateur.antenna:15344 >> >> >>7. What does a ham consider a seven course meal? >> >> A hot dog and a six pack of beer. >> > >> >What kinda beer? Can or bottle? >> >> That is a question that deserves some serious consideration. I thought it >> sounded like the perfect meal (I would require 2 hotdogs, though). Throw >> in some chips and you're living good :-) >> >> Dave WB4IUY >> >So Dave, What do you do on the weekends??? >Chris KC4YLE Partake of perfect meals, for one :-)... WB4IUY From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gundish@aol.com (GUN DISH) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: San Diego Frequencies Date: 12 Nov 1995 09:33:35 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4850jv$lu5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: gundish@aol.com (GUN DISH) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I will be going to an Diego early next month and I'm looking for any frequencies from any service for the area. If anybody has any please post them here or E-mail me. Thanks in advance Gun Dish From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: wa6sul@ix.netcom.com (gary gonzales) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Scanner & VOX Recorder Date: 13 Nov 1995 06:17:13 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 20 Message-ID: <486nt9$agm@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: <47qsjg$89q@news.infi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ir11-24.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Nov 12 10:17:13 PM PST 1995 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25182 rec.radio.scanner:40650 In Gee Ng writes: > >If the problem is indeed susceptibility of the VOX to the 60/120Hz hum, the >best solution would be to use a better filtered or regulated supply, since this >would reduce/remove the annoying hum in the audio on record and playback. A >wall-wart with the same voltage rating but a higher current rating than the >stock AC adapter should have a larger output capacitor and hence less output >ripple. Or you could pay more for or build a regulated supply. > I once had this problem with my vox recorder and scanner. It turned out that is was a simple impedance mismatch that caused the recorder to respond to every noise including no signal conditions. By matching the recorder input impedance to the impedance of the output of the receiver, the problem wass gone. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.sunbelt.net!usenet From: Michael Love Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Scanner frequency database wanted Date: 11 Nov 1995 14:28:17 GMT Organization: sunbelt.net Lines: 18 Message-ID: <482bu1$lj2@news1.sunbelt.net> References: <480uke$7uk@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial-7.r1.nclxtn.sunbelt.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: pergrim@aol.com pergrim@aol.com (Pergrim) wrote: >The Optoelectronics CDROM is the same as ours. We make them for Opto. The >price is the same , the support is the same, and the program is the same. >If you buy it from us you are on our upgrade list( you will save money on >future purchases) or if you buy from Opto you are on their list. Either >way I am happy. > >Chuck >Pres of Percon Corp Speaking of support... I purchased the Spring 1995 SPECTRUM disk. I found and reported a bug (the software will not print DOS mode). I was told someone would be back in touch with me. NO RESPONSE! All I want is software that works... Can you help me? From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!torn!news.unb.ca!scratchy.mi.net!lucifer.mi.net!lucifer From: lucifer@mi.net (lucifer ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: scanner mods Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 06:51:12 Organization: UNBSJ Lines: 7 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: lucifer.mi.net X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] I am looking for mods for the PRO-40-41 and for the PRO-2009. i would like to know how and if it is possible to get the 800mhz to 900mhz... If you know of this info please reply TTYL....Gerald From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eznet.net!usenet From: D Stark Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Scannist site update Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 20:40:20 -0800 Organization: NF2G Enterprises Lines: 13 Message-ID: <30A57AB4.31AB@eznet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin-6.eznet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Windows; I; 16bit) CC: SCAN-L@uafsysb.uark.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40602 alt.radio.scanner:25167 The NF2G site for scannists has been updated again. The new revision is coded in HTML version 3, so if your browser doesn't know what TABLEs and FRAMEs are, you may not enjoy the information as much as people using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 2.0 or whatever. Of course, all you need to do is upgrade. :-) Check out http://home.eznet.net/~dstark/ and get on the bleeding edge - err, I mean cutting edge of WWW scanning info. 73 de Dave, NF2G dstark@eznet.net http://home.eznet.net/~dstark/ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nntp.crl.com!usenet From: lgenco@crl.com (Lou Genco) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Scannist site update Date: Sun, 12 Nov 95 02:34:40 GMT Organization: Astute Consulting Services Lines: 11 Message-ID: <483mdt$ka9@nntp.crl.com> References: <30A57AB4.31AB@eznet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl8.crl.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40604 alt.radio.scanner:25168 err ... Dave .... You forgot something on your new HTML 3 compliant page ... You forgot to include a clickable URL that shows the information!!!! 73 de N5SGL Lou ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WWW page on "Old Time Radio": http://www.crl.com/~lgenco/otr.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eznet.net!usenet From: D Stark Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Scannist site update Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1995 22:41:38 -0800 Organization: NF2G Enterprises Lines: 18 Message-ID: <30A6E8A2.29B5@eznet.net> References: <30A57AB4.31AB@eznet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin-29.eznet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40646 alt.radio.scanner:25181 D Stark wrote: > > The NF2G site for scannists has been updated again. The new revision is > coded in HTML version 3, so if your browser doesn't know what TABLEs and > FRAMEs are, you may not enjoy the information as much as people using > Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 2.0 or whatever. > 73 de Dave, NF2G > dstark@eznet.net > http://home.eznet.net/~dstark/ OOPS! Those of you who attempted to view my homepage WITHOUT Netscape Navigator 2.0 probably didn't get very far. It's my fault. I forgot to provide links away from the INDEX.HTML page in the part that displays to non-FRAME-aware browsers. The oversight has been corrected and I apologize to anyone who wasted time trying to view a page that was inaccessible. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.intellinet.com!usenet From: lflaxman@intellinet.com (LF) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: SCOUT WANTED Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1995 15:27:13 GMT Organization: IntelliNet-ISP, LLC. 1-800-290-7677 Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4853s3$to5@zeus.intellinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: md-026.lit.intellinet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 WANTED to buy - An Opto Scout, model 25 or 40 (does not matter) Will buy outright or trade for scanner equip. Mail lflaxman@intellinet.com Thanks! From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tweety.sna.com!ttyBF.shasta.com!rimfire From: rimfire@shasta.com (Garry Hobart) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: SCOUT??? Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 14:05:01 Organization: STAR Network Services Lines: 19 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ttybf.shasta.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) writes: >From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) >Subject: SCOUT??? >Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 16:34:58 -0800 >What is a SCOUT? If its a Freq Counter like I think it is, does anyone know >anything about it? How much do they cost, and where can I get one? >Gary >--- >gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ >Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 >telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register The Scout is available from Optoelectronics for $449.00. (ouch!) Their phone # 305-771-2050 Fax 305-771-2052. Looks like a neat little unit. 73 de Garry From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.cfa.org!news From: blue Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RE: Space Shuttle Freq Date: 14 Nov 1995 21:49:09 GMT Organization: Communicating for America Network Services Lines: 4 Message-ID: <48b2sl$o9j@swifty.cfa.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: srt-5.dialup.ndak.net Do I dare ask the freq of the shuttle mission? I have never tried to monitor it before, what should I know? Thanks for your help. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.sunbelt.net!usenet From: Steve.Breland@rmh.edu (Steve Breland) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: re: spamming the net - was Re: The idiot ham trade. Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 23:03:53 GMT Organization: Richland Memorial Hospital Lines: 14 Message-ID: <488fb2$ehk@news1.sunbelt.net> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: seb.rmh.edu X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99a.107 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17104 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12616 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21412 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11563 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94287 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31850 rec.radio.amateur.space:5741 rec.radio.cb:24435 rec.radio.noncomm:4973 rec.radio.scanner:40682 rec.radio.shortwave:66053 rec.radio.swap:50960 Burt Fisher wrote: >I said: "I have a VIC 20 I want to trade for a IC-781" (how long do we >have read thesre messages where some ham wants to trade his junk for >something woth something). > Burt, How's about trimming the non-radio groups from your posting Newsgroups? Thanks, -Steve email: Steve.Breland@rmh.edu From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: stelpony@ix.netcom.com (Steel Pony ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: Still Need Sinadder info/manual Date: 12 Nov 1995 22:48:11 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 10 Message-ID: <485tjb$bg@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4825d3$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> <30a6439c.3935195@165.113.1.21> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ont6-01.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Nov 12 2:48:11 PM PST 1995 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17071 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12589 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21373 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11538 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94224 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31821 rec.radio.amateur.space:5709 rec.radio.cb:24399 rec.radio.noncomm:4964 rec.radio.scanner:40633 rec.radio.shortwave:65986 rec.radio.swap:50886 Hi fellow hams: Still looking for info on Sinadder Model #S-101. Also willing to trade a goodie from the qrp junque box for good data. OR willing to pay cos- ts for repro's. Tnx, John, N5INZ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!xferret.demon.co.uk From: Sara Roberts Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner,uk.radio.amateur Subject: Supplier of handheld boxes and aerials? Followup-To: poster Date: Sat, 11 Nov 95 06:40:03 GMT Organization: xferret Internet Services Lines: 13 Message-ID: <816072003snz@xferret.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: sara@xferret.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: xferret.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:94202 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11531 rec.radio.cb:24394 rec.radio.scanner:40615 uk.radio.amateur:9092 I was wondering if any company supplies handheld radio style enclosures and aerials? Cheers, Sara. -- ._o / //\. Sara Roberts \>> | sara@xferret.demon.co.uk \\ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: asource@ix.netcom.com (InterSource ) Newsgroups: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Subject: Re: The idiot ham trade. Date: 12 Nov 1995 20:41:17 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 46 Message-ID: <485m5d$gqq@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-lv6-01.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Nov 12 12:41:17 PM PST 1995 Xref: news.epix.net rec.puzzles:52044 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4592 rec.pyrotechnics:37623 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17070 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12588 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21370 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11537 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94221 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31820 rec.radio.amateur.space:5707 rec.radio.cb:24398 rec.radio.noncomm:4963 rec.radio.scanner:40631 rec.radio.shortwave:65983 rec.radio.swap:50879 rec.roller-coaster:23176 rec.running:45204 rec.scouting:37605 rec.scuba:80205 rec.skiing.alpine:32815 In <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> Burt Fisher writes: > >I said: "I have a VIC 20 I want to trade for a IC-781" (how long do we >have read thesre messages where some ham wants to trade his junk for >something woth something). > > >From: KH2KQ@KA6EYH.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NOAM >To : K1OIK@KQ1K.MA.USA.NA Burt there is a Salvation Army Thrift Store in Thornton Colorado (on Washington Blvd.) that as of last week, had a box with 4 Vic 20's for sale for $10 --- is that a hint ???? --- surely you were not serious about that type of trade or was it a typo.> >Hello Burt, > >You actually got one of those VIC-20's you wanna trade? > >I do not have a Icom 781, but I does have a Kenwood 950SDX - howsa bout dat? > >Only problem is dat it am attached under the counter of a 36 foot >motorhome. So if youse trade for da 950 youse gotta take the motorhome >too. Its got a generator and only 123 actual miles. But the problem der >is dat it am havin a dead battery and it can't start and it is in the >driveway of my vacation home at the beach in Malibu - so youse also >gotta take the house in Malibu if youse want the 950SDX. > >Howsomever, there is a beach bunny and her girlfriend that said they >would just die if I sold the Malibu house on the beach, so they come >with the house and the motorhome and the radio. > >If dat am OK, then weese got a deal! > >Oh yeah, does the VIC-20 got a DC power supply with it? > >By the by, if you hear of anyone who has a Kenwood TS-50 attached to a >Mercedes 450SLC - I would like to trade a Radio Shack 202 for it!!!!!!! > >73 de Chuck From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:53:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!globe.indirect.com!grizzarv From: grizzarv@indirect.com (Robert V. Grizzard) Newsgroups: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Subject: Re: The idiot ham trade. Followup-To: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Date: 12 Nov 1995 21:49:34 GMT Organization: Internet Direct, Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <485q5e$34s@globe.indirect.com> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> <485m5d$gqq@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bud.indirect.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.puzzles:52049 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4594 rec.pyrotechnics:37629 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17074 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12595 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21378 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11542 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94247 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31834 rec.radio.amateur.space:5715 rec.radio.cb:24402 rec.radio.noncomm:4965 rec.radio.scanner:40638 rec.radio.shortwave:66004 rec.radio.swap:50912 rec.roller-coaster:23179 rec.running:45220 rec.scouting:37611 rec.scuba:80218 rec.skiing.alpine:32831 InterSource (asource@ix.netcom.com) wrote: : In <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> Burt Fisher writes: : >From: KH2KQ@KA6EYH.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NOAM : >To : K1OIK@KQ1K.MA.USA.NA [chomp] Folks, can we trim those followup-to lines? This has nothing to do with pyrotechnics or rocketry. Or puzzles. Or skiing. Or - but you *do* have the idea, right? From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!Germany.EU.net!wizard.pn.com!ci-pioneer!panda!org!org!*domain!*site!*user!intersource!intersource From: Intersource@Intersource@*user@*site.*domain.org.org (Intersource) Date: 12 Nov 95 15:41:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: The idiot ham trade. Message-ID: Organization: Fidonet: PandA's Den BBS Usenet: SATINS/Net330 uucp gateway * PandA's Den BBS *Ne Lines: 56 From: asource@ix.netcom.com (InterSource ) Subject: Re: The idiot ham trade. Organization: Netcom In <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> Burt Fisher writes: > >I said: "I have a VIC 20 I want to trade for a IC-781" (how long do we >have read thesre messages where some ham wants to trade his junk for >something woth something). > > >From: KH2KQ@KA6EYH.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NOAM >To : K1OIK@KQ1K.MA.USA.NA Burt there is a Salvation Army Thrift Store in Thornton Colorado (on Washington Blvd.) that as of last week, had a box with 4 Vic 20's for sale for $10 --- is that a hint ???? --- surely you were not serious about that type of trade or was it a typo.> >Hello Burt, > >You actually got one of those VIC-20's you wanna trade? > >I do not have a Icom 781, but I does have a Kenwood 950SDX - howsa bout dat? > >Only problem is dat it am attached under the counter of a 36 foot >motorhome. So if youse trade for da 950 youse gotta take the motorhome >too. Its got a generator and only 123 actual miles. But the problem der >is dat it am havin a dead battery and it can't start and it is in the >driveway of my vacation home at the beach in Malibu - so youse also >gotta take the house in Malibu if youse want the 950SDX. > >Howsomever, there is a beach bunny and her girlfriend that said they >would just die if I sold the Malibu house on the beach, so they come >with the house and the motorhome and the radio. > >If dat am OK, then weese got a deal! > >Oh yeah, does the VIC-20 got a DC power supply with it? > >By the by, if you hear of anyone who has a Kenwood TS-50 attached to a >Mercedes 450SLC - I would like to trade a Radio Shack 202 for it!!!!!!! > >73 de Chuck -- |Fidonet: Intersource 1:330/317 |Internet: Intersource@Intersource@*user@*site.*domain.org.org | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly their own. | PandA's Den BBS FidoNet < > internet gateway - email info@panda.org From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dx.net!fangz.com!whirlwind From: whirlwind@fangz.com () Newsgroups: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Subject: Re: The idiot ham trade. Followup-To: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Date: 13 Nov 1995 17:23:23 GMT Organization: The DataXchange Network, Inc Lines: 11 Message-ID: <487uub$jod@news.dx.net> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> <485m5d$gqq@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: fangz.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.puzzles:52066 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4601 rec.pyrotechnics:37651 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17093 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12610 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21397 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11553 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94274 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31843 rec.radio.amateur.space:5734 rec.radio.cb:24429 rec.radio.noncomm:4968 rec.radio.scanner:40673 rec.radio.shortwave:66039 rec.radio.swap:50946 rec.running:45249 rec.scouting:37628 rec.scuba:80256 rec.skiing.alpine:32872 Speaking of idiots, this wound up in a very inappropritate newsgroup. I've taken the liberty of leaving that newsgroup out of further discussion. -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Barry K. Swank, Jr. Rochester, NY Whirlwind@fangz.com Sig under construction! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!i-2000.com!usenet From: dougrand@i-2000.com (Doug Randall) Newsgroups: rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skiing.alpine Subject: Re: The idiot ham trade. Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 22:08:45 GMT Organization: I-2000 Inc. - Internet Services Lines: 23 Message-ID: <488ff6$srk@i-2000.com> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: dougrand.dh.i-2000.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.puzzles:52072 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4603 rec.pyrotechnics:37654 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17096 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12613 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21406 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11557 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94279 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31845 rec.radio.amateur.space:5737 rec.radio.cb:24433 rec.radio.noncomm:4971 rec.radio.scanner:40679 rec.radio.shortwave:66045 rec.radio.swap:50955 rec.roller-coaster:23191 rec.running:45259 rec.scouting:37635 rec.scuba:80267 rec.skiing.alpine:32879 Burt Fisher wrote: >I said: "I have a VIC 20 I want to trade for a IC-781" (how long do we >Howsomever, there is a beach bunny and her girlfriend that said they >would just die if I sold the Malibu house on the beach, so they come >with the house and the motorhome and the radio. >By the by, if you hear of anyone who has a Kenwood TS-50 attached to a >Mercedes 450SLC - I would like to trade a Radio Shack 202 for it!!!!!!! > >73 de Chuck Hello Chuck, I gotta Mercedes 350SL and it comes with a Alinco DR600. Been thinking that I might want to trade for those two beach bunnies if you don't want them any more... 73's Doug KN2Y From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!mr.net!news.mr.net!mixer.visi.com!usenet From: stevesam@visi.com (stevesam@visi.com) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: The idiot ham trade. Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 20:42:37 GMT Organization: Vector Internet Services Lines: 12 Message-ID: <488apa$f88@mixer.visi.com> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> <485m5d$gqq@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <487uub$jod@news.dx.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: stevesam.visi.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17103 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12615 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21411 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11562 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94284 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31849 rec.radio.amateur.space:5740 rec.radio.cb:24434 rec.radio.noncomm:4972 rec.radio.scanner:40681 rec.radio.shortwave:66052 rec.radio.swap:50959 whirlwind@fangz.com () wrote: >Speaking of idiots, this wound up in a very inappropritate newsgroup. I've >taken the liberty of leaving that newsgroup out of further discussion. Why not use your judgement and remove ALL inappropriate groups like I did? Me From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!mr.net!news.mr.net!mixer.visi.com!usenet From: stevesam@visi.com (stevesam@visi.com) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: The idiot ham trade. Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 17:22:05 GMT Organization: Vector Internet Services Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48ajd5$3pc@mixer.visi.com> References: <309FBFAE.6F6A@hawaii.edu> <47uhb8$dfq@odo.PEAK.ORG> <481qu5$imv@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4825eh$k1h@alterdial.UU.NET> <488ff6$srk@i-2000.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: stevesam.visi.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17113 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12625 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21423 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11569 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94303 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31855 rec.radio.amateur.space:5745 rec.radio.cb:24439 rec.radio.noncomm:4977 rec.radio.scanner:40696 rec.radio.shortwave:66065 rec.radio.swap:50970 crazyone@city-net.com (CrazyOne - Greg Pacek) wrote: >In article <488ff6$srk@i-2000.com>, dougrand@i-2000.com (Doug Randall) wrote: PLEASE check your subject lines people! REC.PYROTECHNICS DOESN'T CARE! Me From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.smartlink.net!usenet From: tcarnes@smartlink.net (Todd W. Carnes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: The pro-43 is sold Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 15:28:29 GMT Organization: Bank of America Lines: 7 Message-ID: <48d1h4$49v@frodo.smartlink.net> Reply-To: tcarnes@smartlink.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pm224.smartlink.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Hi folks, The pro 43 is sold. Thanks for the response. Todd.. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!new-opi.trib.com!usenet From: Roll_o Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: RE: TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS Date: 12 Nov 1995 19:24:07 GMT Organization: religon, like sex, should be practiced in the privacy of your own home. Lines: 4 Message-ID: <485hkn$5kt@new-opi.trib.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: anx3p21.trib.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) sending in a person to steal a code plug from a company is silly. Blast a cop, take the radio,and anything of value,and re the system. war is war. make friends with the criminals, they have more integrity. Rollo. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!newsgate.watson.ibm.com!swiss.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: peterg4@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS Date: 15 Nov 1995 02:40:11 GMT Organization: Toys for Special Children Lines: 40 Message-ID: <48bjub$d42@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: <47js7u$1ikg@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> <8B473E8.07920041AC.uuout@iotp.com> Reply-To: peterg4@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip166-207-90.lig.us.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.03 In <8B473E8.07920041AC.uuout@iotp.com>, bill.funk@iotp.com (BILL FUNK) writes: > >On 6 Nov 95 02:34am, PETERG4 wrote to ALL: > > > P> So, what about if I have a method of following a trunked conversation > P> WITHOUT prior knowledge of the pattern of channel changing? > P> It is actually quite obvious - if I mention it, lots of people will > P> understand what I mean and that it will work (however, it does require > P> equipment that not everyone has). > P> If you do not need to use ANY proprietary information OF ANY SORT, > P> is it still illegal to listen? > > Just from what you wrote, it would seem that you are doing this with a > scanner. If so, I can't see any legal problems (of course, I'm not a > lawyer...). > If, however, you are using your own software to program a radio of the type > used by the trunked system users, you may want to consult with a real lawyer > who's familiar with the pertinant laws. > No, I don't own a scanner. And I do not need any knowledge (besides real basic) of how trunked works. I certainly do not need any proprietary information. The technique is simple (for engineers and the gov't). Say a trunked system has 16 possible carrier frequencies, and maybe a few hundred or thousand radios. Whatever. You need 16 receivers and the DSP based signature analyzer with 16 inputs. Then you need a 16 x 16 audio matrix switch. When a transmission occurs, the transmitter will have a characteristic "signature." Now, the DSP seeks out this signature and "follows" it, controlling the matrix switch to feed audio to output number 1. The max number of concurrent conversations is 16. It is helpful to buffer, digitally, the audio (via the DSPs, of course) so you can assure uninterrupted audio during the time period it takes the sig analysis to locate the proper channel. ..Peter From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!hermes.oc.com!usenet From: Wilkerson@comeng.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS Date: 15 Nov 1995 16:06:57 GMT Organization: Communications Engineering Support Lines: 69 Message-ID: <48d371$17n@hermes.oc.com> References: <47js7u$1ikg@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> <8B473E8.07920041AC.uuout@iotp.com> <48bjub$d42@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.etsu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) /.>> P> WITHOUT prior knowledge of the pattern of channel changing? /.>> P> It is actually quite obvious - if I mention it, lots of people will /.>> P> understand what I mean and that it will work (however, it does require /.>> P> equipment that not everyone has). /.>> P> If you do not need to use ANY proprietary information OF ANY SORT, /.>> P> is it still illegal to listen? /.>> /.>> Just from what you wrote, it would seem that you are doing this with a /.>> scanner. If so, I can't see any legal problems (of course, I'm not a /.>> lawyer...). /.>> If, however, you are using your own software to program a radio of the type /.>> used by the trunked system users, you may want to consult with a real lawyer /.>> who's familiar with the pertinant laws. /.>> /.> /.>No, I don't own a scanner. And I do not need any knowledge (besides real basic) /.>of how trunked works. I certainly do not need any proprietary information. /.> /.>The technique is simple (for engineers and the gov't). /.> /.>Say a trunked system has 16 possible carrier frequencies, and maybe a few hundred /.>or thousand radios. Whatever. You need 16 receivers and the DSP based signature /.>analyzer with 16 inputs. Then you need a 16 x 16 audio matrix switch. /.> /.>When a transmission occurs, the transmitter will have a characteristic "signature." /.>Now, the DSP seeks out this signature and "follows" it, controlling the matrix switch /.>to feed audio to output number 1. The max number of concurrent conversations is /.>16. /.> /.>It is helpful to buffer, digitally, the audio (via the DSPs, of course) so you can assure /.>uninterrupted audio during the time period it takes the sig analysis to locate the /.>proper channel. /.> /.>..Peter Sorry, but this won't be effective. First, the transmitter on the base side will never change signature regardless of where the input comes from. Therefore, the only way this has any chance of working is to listen to the mobile side of the conversations and that would mean a relatively high, centrally located antenna(s). In addition you would need some significant processing power to collect enough information and classify it fast enough to switch channels. All this would cost a lot lot more and work much less efficiently than some of the more direct methods of following these systems...perhaps even less effective than simple brute force of programming the radio over and over until you hit it...for the money you would spend above you could buy and program enough radios in about two weeks to hit it and, if you bought portables, you would end up with a working scanner. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:10 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!nntpa!ssbunews!not-for-mail From: parnass@radioman.ih.att.com (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) Subject: Re: TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS Message-ID: Sender: news@ssbunews.ih.att.com (Netnews Administration) Nntp-Posting-Host: radioman.ih.att.com Reply-To: parnass@att.com Organization: Bell Laboratories, Naperville, IL References: <47js7u$1ikg@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> <8B473E8.07920041AC.uuout@iotp.com> <48bjub$d42@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 15:36:58 GMT Lines: 33 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40762 alt.radio.scanner:25210 In article <48bjub$d42@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net>, proposed a technique for following conversations in a trunked system : >...The technique is simple (for engineers and the gov't). > >Say a trunked system has 16 possible carrier frequencies, >and maybe a few hundred or thousand radios. .... >You need 16 receivers and the DSP based signature analyzer >with 16 inputs. Then you need a 16 x 16 audio matrix switch. > >When a transmission occurs, the transmitter will have >a characteristic "signature." >Now, the DSP seeks out this signature and "follows" it, >controlling the matrix switch >to feed audio to output number 1..... Which transmitters would you monitor for signatures? The mobiles? The bases? It wouldn't make sense to monitor the base repeater outputs. The mobiles are difficult to hear due to their locations, low power, and low gain antenna (hence the need for a repeater). Instead, are you suggesting monitoring the audio and comparing some form of audio signatures? -- ============================================================================== Copyright 1995, Bob Parnass, AJ9S parnass@att.com Locate transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm) From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:11 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!kjn From: kjn@netcom.com (Ken Navarre) Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Message-ID: Organization: Public Seismic Network, San Jose, Ca. X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> <1995Nov11.102638.6779@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> Date: Sat, 11 Nov 1995 18:00:34 GMT Lines: 54 Sender: kjn@netcom12.netcom.com Mike Morris (morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us) wrote: : Ahhhh, wait a minute. Are you saying that if I sit down with a bank : of scanners, and some GOOD RF test equipment and a computer, and : reverse engineer the proprietary protocol with no access to the : original software or engineering documents (i.e. a "clean room"), : that Moto can come after me? I doubt it. Trust me. Reverse engineering is definately a no-no when it comes to Motorola! You can bet your bootie that they'd come after you. Unless you've just won the lotto and want to enhance your legal education thru practical experience I'd pass on the idea. But that's just me... Protection of their protocol has less to do with *how* you got their proprietary information than it does with *what* you do with it after you have it! The protection is for the protocol *itself*. You're analogy is like saying that it'd be OK for you to market Coca-Cola under a different name using the original formula if you just sat back in some room with a bunch of flavors and figured out their formula. That's just not reality! Thou, some argue that it should be... : Oh yes, they can : make a heavy pass at me, but once thay find out that it was done : in a clean room they have to back off, and I can go after them : for false accusations (if I can financially survive the inital attack). Well, it'd certainly be interesting for the rest of us to observe thru the commentary in the trade journals! You're biggest problem would be to "prove" that you didn't have any access to proprietary information or hardware during your project. You also hit the nail right on the head with your comment about "If [you] can financially survive...". : I picture the hypothetical situation where I could have designed : a board to plug into a scanner to monitor a trunked system, and : did not own a trunked radio, or any moto s/w. The problem is that unlike the *licensed* trunking algorithms and hardware, Motorola maintains ownership of their system. It's proprietary. Thus, it's protected and any reverse engineering with intent of duplication or distribution makes you a target for extreme legal attack! Furthermore, the Gass case has less to do with use of equipment than with monitoring a data channel that, due to the intrepretation of one particular court, is deemed as *encrypted* data - not intended for public consumption. That makes it a prima facia violation of the ECPA. Successfully presented, I might add... The point is further driven home by Motorola's fanatical pursuit to keep the software/hardware proprietary. However, *if* you succeed in building a board, I'd certainly like to purchase one. I *don't* think I'll bother sending in my "warranty registration card" thou! Wouldn't wanna be on any list of purchasers in your "office" when the documents were seized! :) Ken -- From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fyionline.com!op.net!en.com!grumpy From: grumpy@en.com (Seymour Dupa) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Date: 12 Nov 1995 13:45:30 GMT Organization: Exchange Network Services, Inc. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <484tpq$j4f@antares.en.com> References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> <1995Nov11.102638.6779@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: en.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Ken Navarre (kjn@netcom.com) wrote: [snip] : Trust me. Reverse engineering is definately a no-no when it comes to : Motorola! : The problem is that unlike the *licensed* trunking algorithms and : hardware, Motorola maintains ownership of their system. It's proprietary. : Thus, it's protected and any reverse engineering with intent of : duplication or distribution makes you a target for extreme legal attack! What difference does it make because the company is Motorola? Intel tried to stop reverse engineering and lost. -- *************************************************** You only get one chance on this merry-go-round, ** but if you do it right, once is enough. ** *************************************************** From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!engr.orst.edu!holmes.ece.orst.edu!varine From: Brian varine Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1995 10:19:38 -0800 Organization: College of Engineering, Oregon State University Lines: 21 Message-ID: References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> <1995Nov11.102638.6779@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> <484tpq$j4f@antares.en.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: holmes.ece.orst.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <484tpq$j4f@antares.en.com> On 12 Nov 1995, Seymour Dupa wrote: > Ken Navarre (kjn@netcom.com) wrote: > [snip] > : Trust me. Reverse engineering is definately a no-no when it comes to > : Motorola! > : The problem is that unlike the *licensed* trunking algorithms and > : hardware, Motorola maintains ownership of their system. It's proprietary. > : Thus, it's protected and any reverse engineering with intent of > : duplication or distribution makes you a target for extreme legal attack! > > What difference does it make because the company is Motorola? Intel > tried to stop reverse engineering and lost. Yeah, but that was against a company that had considerably more money than a scanner buff software company could come up with. What I'd like to see is someone design a program for your computer (like Scancat) that you could hook up and have control your scanner. Just release it on the Internet to dozens of places like they did with PGP. It would be impossible to control once it got to the net. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!Germany.EU.net!wizard.pn.com!ci-pioneer!panda!org!org!*domain!*site!*user!dupa!seymour!seymour.dupa From: Seymour.Dupa@Seymour.Dupa@*user@*site.*domain.org.org (Seymour Dupa) Date: 12 Nov 95 08:45:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Message-ID: Organization: Fidonet: PandA's Den BBS Usenet: SATINS/Net330 uucp gateway * PandA's Den BBS *Ex Lines: 27 From: grumpy@en.com (Seymour Dupa) Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Organization: Exchange Network Services, Inc. Ken Navarre (kjn@netcom.com) wrote: [snip] : Trust me. Reverse engineering is definately a no-no when it comes to : Motorola! : The problem is that unlike the *licensed* trunking algorithms and : hardware, Motorola maintains ownership of their system. It's proprietary. : Thus, it's protected and any reverse engineering with intent of : duplication or distribution makes you a target for extreme legal attack! What difference does it make because the company is Motorola? Intel tried to stop reverse engineering and lost. -- *************************************************** You only get one chance on this merry-go-round, ** but if you do it right, once is enough. ** *************************************************** -- |Fidonet: Seymour Dupa 1:330/317 |Internet: Seymour.Dupa@Seymour.Dupa@*user@*site.*domain.org.org | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly their own. | PandA's Den BBS FidoNet < > internet gateway - email info@panda.org From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!rainrgnews0!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 12:05:59 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 14 Message-ID: References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> <1995Nov11.102638.6779@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article , kjn@netcom.com (Ken Navarre) wrote: > You're analogy is like saying that it'd be OK for you to market Coca-Cola > under a different name using the original formula if you just sat back in > some room with a bunch of flavors and figured out their formula. Why not, its been being done for years. I always thought that Pepsi tasted alot like Coke :-) Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: VUBS79A@prodigy.com (Drew Durigan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Twin Cities (Southern Area) Date: 11 Nov 1995 14:48:01 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 21 Distribution: world Message-ID: <482d31$1t8o@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <1995nov10.151158.13391@driftwood.cray.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 jbadger@portdusol.cray.com (Jon Badger) wrote: > > >Does anyone have the freqs for the Rosemount, MN PD/FD? > >Also, I have primary freqs for Apple Valley, Eagan and >Burnsville PD/FD's but does anyone have channel 2 - ? >for Apple Valley, Eagan and Burnsville PD/FD's? Wow! What a surprise to get on here and see someone looking for freqs from my "hometown" (I graduated Apple Valley Class of '82) Last I knew, Rosemount was using the Dakota County Sheriff frequency at 155.595, Apple Valley was 155.415, Burnsville was 155.565...or was that 155.655 and Eagan was 154.785. This is from back when I lived there, so these may have changed...but not bad for a guy that's been out of the area for a long time, right? -Drew in Charlotte- KF4DDM From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.ios.com!news2.ios.com!chelsea.ios.com!boothc From: boothc@chelsea.ios.com (Carter Booth) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: WANTED: Essex Cty. (NJ) +NYC Freq's Date: 13 Nov 1995 10:43:09 GMT Organization: Internet Online Services Lines: 55 Message-ID: <4877ft$e2g@news2.ios.com> References: <486e3u$39d@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: chelsea.ios.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] AlfAlfa (bigbands@ix.netcom.com) wrote: : In JR2 : writes: : > : > The topic says it all.... : > I already know REMCS 1-5, Newark Police 1-4 and Newark Fire : >primary. I'm looking for NPD tactical, NFD 2+, Essex County : HazMat,and the : >NJSP Bomb Squad responsible for northern and central Jersey. Also, : NYC : >city-wide fire, EMS, police emergency, and Port Authority emergency. : And : >any others you think I might want. : > If anyone is looking for any, I can try to help you out with the : >ones I listed above (that I have, not want!) and some from Middlesex : >County, NJ. (Specifically South Brunswick Township) : > Thanks in advance, and use your disgression in posting here or : >e-mailing. : > : > : > James C. Robbins, Jr. : >Kingston First Aid and Rescue Squad- Kingston, NJ | EMT-A NJ (USA), : second year : >Ironbound Ambulance Squad ------------ Newark, NJ | Architecture : student - NJIT : >jcr1434@hertz.njit.edu jcr1434@mars.superlink.net(soon!) : WTFN60E@prodigy.com : >"James C. Robbins" -Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center BBS- e-mail me : for info : >"If it hasn't got _The_Club_ (tm), it isn't worth breaking into to : begin with." : > : > : +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ : NYC : 470.8375 : 470.8625 : 154.43 : 478.012 : 160.695 : 476/.587 : 165.375 : 165.235 : 476.5625 : 476.6375 : 476.6875 : 476.7375 : 478.162 : 470.637 : 470.662 : 470.762 : 453.475 : steve bigbands@ix.netcom.com From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: fulbrgt@ix.netcom.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Web site for freqs? Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1995 14:30:50 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4850ec$5f0@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: <47ts1m$4uj@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-grn-sc1-13.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Nov 12 6:30:36 AM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 scava@tribeca.ios.com (Stephen Cava) wrote: >Is there a good web site or bbs that has an abundance of frequency listings? Yep try http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~thharrel/scanner/scanner.html Danny Fulbright From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!panix!not-for-mail From: clay@panix.com (Clay Irving) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Web site for freqs? Date: 13 Nov 1995 07:05:13 -0500 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 12 Message-ID: <487c9p$jbu@panix.com> References: <47ts1m$4uj@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com In <47ts1m$4uj@news.ios.com> scava@tribeca.ios.com (Stephen Cava) writes: >Is there a good web site or bbs that has an abundance of frequency listings? Several, and most can be found on the Scanning Reference: http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning/ -- - o - o Clay Irving (clay@panix.com), N2VKG o - o o AEC NYC ARES, New York County o - Deputy Radio Operator, NYC RACES, New York County - o - - Start --> http://www.panix.com/clay From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!simtel!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: timl@aol.com (TimL) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: What is the "K" designation used by NYC P Date: 11 Nov 1995 04:31:41 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <481qht$cvd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <9NOV95.21042839@shrsys.hslc.org> Reply-To: timl@aol.com (TimL) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com It comes from the old radio days when the mose code letter "K" meant "go ahead"........ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:22 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!newsserver.jvnc.net!jvnc.net!news From: Peter Kemp Subject: Re: What is the "K" designation used by NYC PD? Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: To: kkoller@adnetsol.com Sender: news@tigger.jvnc.net (Zee News Genie) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Organization: JvNCnet References: <9NOV95.21042839@shrsys.hslc.org> <481hja$r4v@adnetsol.adnetsol.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1995 15:55:24 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Lines: 20 Morse Code operators know that K means over. When the transisition to voice operations began many operators just used to say the letter K. While most voice ops choose NOT to use Q signals and other CW abbreviations on voice, in favor of plain language, a handful did survive the mode change, e.g. QTH, QSY and QRT. As a little kid, I can remember hams calling CQ and ending their transmissions with " K, someone please" routinely. 73 Pete, KZ1Z -- +---------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Kemp KEMP@K12.WCSU.CTSTATEU.EDU | | PeteKZ1Z@AOL.COM | | FIDO 1:141/1015 | | Ham Packet KZ1Z @ K1UOL.CT.USA.NA | | | +---- The Power of Education through Technology ----+ From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!dziuxsolim.rutgers.edu!er6.rutgers.edu!not-for-mail From: bohadel@eden.rutgers.edu (Nova John) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: where can I get this? Date: 14 Nov 1995 12:03:15 -0500 Organization: Rutgers University Lines: 7 Message-ID: <48ai4j$3sf@er6.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: er6.rutgers.edu Where can I find a frequency converter that takes incoming signals (around 800-900 Mhz)and outputs the signals to around 400-500 Mhz. I'm guessing that because of the new cellular listening laws they aren't made anymore. Can I find such a device in kit form or new? I have a few scanners and all only cover up to 512 Mhz, but I need 800Mhz coverage to monitor police comms. Any and all help is appreciated. John From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx06-36.teleport.com!prografx From: prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: where can I get this? Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 12:00:33 Organization: PROGRAFX of Oregon Lines: 26 Message-ID: References: <48ai4j$3sf@er6.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx06-36.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <48ai4j$3sf@er6.rutgers.edu> bohadel@eden.rutgers.edu (Nova John) writes: >From: bohadel@eden.rutgers.edu (Nova John) >Subject: where can I get this? >Date: 14 Nov 1995 12:03:15 -0500 > Where can I find a frequency converter that takes incoming signals >(around 800-900 Mhz)and outputs the signals to around 400-500 Mhz. I'm guessing >that because of the new cellular listening laws they aren't made anymore. Can >I find such a device in kit form or new? I have a few scanners and all only >cover up to 512 Mhz, but I need 800Mhz coverage to monitor police comms. Any >and all help is appreciated. > John Try November 1995 Popular Electronics Magazine. Cover story article is about an 800-900 Mhz block converter (to 400-500Mhz). Also, a kit or finished item is available form Ramsey Electronics (716) 924-4560. Device is called the SCN-1. Kit is $49.95, case is $14.95, whole assembled and tested unit is $89.95. I don't have any connection with them. I just happened to have the mag handy. Also, I thought I saw a recent Grove Electronics ad that had one of these gizmos in it. Steve From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!news.paonline.com!news From: "William J. (Bill) Fischer" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: where can I get this? Date: 14 Nov 1995 21:40:44 GMT Organization: Electronic Countermeasures Inc. Lines: 23 Message-ID: <48b2cs$25k@news.paonline.com> References: <48ai4j$3sf@er6.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 198.53.165.210 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) bohadel@eden.rutgers.edu (Nova John) wrote: > Where can I find a frequency converter that takes incoming signals >(around 800-900 Mhz)and outputs the signals to around 400-500 Mhz. I'm guessing >that because of the new cellular listening laws they aren't made anymore. Can >I find such a device in kit form or new? I have a few scanners and all only >cover up to 512 Mhz, but I need 800Mhz coverage to monitor police comms. Any >and all help is appreciated. > John Grove advertises the GRE Super Converter (they call it model CVR 3) for US$84.95 in their latest catalogue. Their order line is 800-438-8155. They're also on the net at www.grove.net. -- Best regards, Bill Fischer @ Electronic Countermeasures Inc. 65 - 31 Avenue South West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2S 2Y7 Voice (403) 233-0644, Fax (403) 233-8849 MailTo:bill.fischer@T8000.com Visit http://www.t8000.com/eci/eci.htm for a brochure and software demo. From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.indy.net!indy2!troglin From: troglin@indy.net (Daniel Troglin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Where's Regency? Date: 15 Nov 1995 03:16:23 GMT Organization: IndyNet - Indys Internet Gateway (info@indy.net) Lines: 20 Message-ID: <48bm27$iqo@news.indy.net> References: <1995Nov7.211341.1@woad.ccit.arizona.edu> <1995Nov9.092930.6889@acs.eku.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: indy2.indy.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] DARRELL JORDAN (stuwheel@acs.eku.edu) wrote: : In article <1995Nov7.211341.1@woad.ccit.arizona.edu>, jwcooper@woad.ccit.arizona.edu (JAMES W. COOPER, KUAT COMMUNICATIONS writes: : > What happened to Regency. I have one of their older scanners, an : > HX-1200, that has quit. I'm looking to send it back for service, or : > maybe buy a new one, but I can't find the company. : > : > Does anyone have any knowledge of Regency's new name, or if it even exists : > at all? Any help would be appreciated. : > : > Jim Cooper : > JWCOOPER@ccit.arizona.edu : If I rememer right, Bearcat bought them out several years ago. : Darrell Jordan--Stuwheel@acs.eku.edu : BITNET Stuwheel@eku.bitnet No, it was Uniden, for years they have sat on most of the good patents that came out of Regency and Electra. later, Dan From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!newshost.marcam.com!news.bridge.com!news.mid.net!news.dakota.net!news From: bodoh@dakota.net (Tom Bodoh) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Why is Radio Shack Freq Counter on Sale? Date: 14 Nov 1995 13:33:50 GMT Organization: Dakota Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 16 Message-ID: <48a5ru$8ns@server2.dakota.net> References: <47b9ct$he3@boris.eden.com> <47vadj$rve@emerald.oz.net> <488qfm$33a@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp1.dakota.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 >A scout is a frequency finder mad by Optoelectronice $500 or so. It is not a >freq counter because it is tuned to find only stuff mostly in the licensed >radio range so you can eavsdrop on folks transmitting. It stores 500? freqs >and it is a very slick device. It can vibe or light up when it gets a "hit" >and it can automatically tune scanners that have the proper interface. > Please get your 'facts' straight before posting. It sells for $400 to $425. It has 400 channels. It is not tuned to 'the licensed radio range', mostly because there is no such thing. What is the licensed radio range that you refer to? From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundial.sundial.net!usenet From: jmiller@sundial.net (Jim Miller) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: WTB Yaesu FRG-9600 Date: 15 Nov 1995 00:53:39 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 6 Message-ID: <48bdmj$3d3@sundial.sundial.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sundial.sundial.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21433 rec.radio.scanner:40719 rec.radio.shortwave:66080 rec.radio.swap:50984 I am looking to purchase a Yaesu FRG-9600 communications receiver. Anyone wishing to sell one should E-mail me. Thanks in advance. Jim Miller jmiller@sundial.net From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!ferengi.prismnet.com!usenet From: rew5808 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: wtb: 3000xlt Date: 13 Nov 1995 03:58:44 GMT Organization: PrismNet - (512)-418-1568 Lines: 4 Message-ID: <486fpk$7g4@ferengi.prismnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-1-13.reallink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) looking for a like new bc 3000xlt for a friend bobby From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!ulowell.uml.edu!tosspot!lee From: lee@tosspot.sv.com (Lee Reynolds) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: WTB: AR2700, FS: BC-350A Message-ID: <2uaHeD3w165w@tosspot.sv.com> Date: Sun, 12 Nov 95 19:21:48 EST Organization: Ludus Associates, Incorporated. Lines: 9 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40634 rec.radio.swap:50893 For sale: Bearcat BC-350A, excellent cosmetic and working condition, all accessories - $55, shipping included. Wanted: AOR AR-2700 handheld scanner (need a pet for my Scout!). Lee (603) 863-7711 Home (603) 886-9050 x324 Work From Unknown Thu Nov 16 05:54:31 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!io.org!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!news!cln.etc.bc.ca!mhmckort From: mhmckort@cln.etc.bc.ca (M. H. McKortoff) Subject: yupitera and others X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cln.etc.bc.ca Message-ID: <1995Nov12.185431.16910@news.etc.bc.ca> Originator: mhmckort@cln Sender: news@news.etc.bc.ca (System Administration) Reply-To: mhmckort@cln.etc.bc.ca (M. H. McKortoff) Organization: The Education Technology Centre of British Columbia. (Canada) Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1995 18:54:31 GMT Lines: 4 Where can I get info on yupitera and other top of the line scanners (full range, of course) in British Columbia Canada? Please email me or post the info to this source. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:40:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-3821-7-0!blake.bowers From: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org (Blake Bowers) Date: 16 Nov 95 18:26:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RE: $$$ 25.00 FOR A FREQU Message-ID: X-FTN-To: Jgerblick Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 18 Jg> are 2 channel motorola radius.. channel 1 is in-between the two Jg> high-schools Jg> security and channel 2 is the local PD's 800 mhz freq.. and i know Jg> that the school is not on 800.... If the radios are Motorola, and channel 2 is 800 Mhz, rest assured that channel 1 is also. No dual bands, and certainly not in the Radius line. ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- * Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] * -- |Fidonet: Blake Bowers 1:3821/7 |Internet: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:40:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news3.noc.netcom.net!agis!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!news.proaxis.com!usenet From: griffy@proaxis.com (Call me Mr.!) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: $$$ 25.00 FOR A FREQUENCY Date: 16 Nov 1995 03:24:08 GMT Organization: ProAxis Communications, Inc. (503) 757-0248 Lines: 7 Message-ID: <48easo$m8b@news.proaxis.com> References: <47jom6$ik9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <47mab4$9in@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp101.proaxis.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <47mab4$9in@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, jgerblick@aol.com says... >25.00 IT IS.. SORRY BOut THAT ..Hmmmmm...kids today!You young whippersnappers should buckle down and work! Stop smoking in the crappers!Stop trying to escape the pigs!Become a nark! Join them!.......(end of rant). From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:40:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsat!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!mayonews.mayo.edu!newsdist.tc.umn.edu!umn.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!usenet From: "Richard F. Todd" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: (no subject) Date: 19 Nov 1995 04:41:36 GMT Organization: The Pennsylvania State University Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48mci0$tet@hearst.cac.psu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: nbppp28.cac.psu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.scanner/52033-52132?ALL If any one can tell me how to defeat the cell-block on a Radio Shack Pro 23 or a Bearcat 860 XLT it would make my scanning a great deal more interesting. I tried the mod listed on KC5KTO's radio page for the Pro 23 and it didn't work if anyone has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:40:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: critchie@ix.netcom.com (cr ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: *** FS: AOR AR8000 - Top of the Line *** Date: 16 Nov 1995 03:49:14 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 20 Message-ID: <48ecbq$7sh@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ir9-24.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 15 7:49:14 PM PST 1995 For Sale AOR AR8000 receiver: Full coverage - 100kHz to 1900MHz continuous no gaps, full 800MHz coverage All Mode Reception - AM, USB, LSB, CW, NFM, WFM Programmable Step Size in 50Hz increments 4.0kHz SSB filter Alphanumeric multi-line display Signal Strength bar graph 1000 channel memory bank computer control I/O port. Too many features to list. Basically, top of the line receiver with full coverage. Purchased in Europe while on vacation, barely used. Price includes complete unit with manual. Asking $550.00, I'll pick up the UPS shipping (within the U.S.). Email inquiries to: critchie@ix.netcom.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.Traveller.COM!news From: Casey Thrower Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 2006 trade or sell) Date: 16 Nov 1995 23:10:57 GMT Organization: Traveller Information Services Lines: 3 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <48gge1$g9c@tsunami.traveller.com> References: <8B4A057.02C700020E.uuout@tad.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: thrower.traveller.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) How much and is it celluar ready? I wish you guys would post a phone number. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!terra.net!alexander.terranet.com!user From: michael@alexander.terranet.com (Michael Alexander) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 2006 trade or sell) Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 23:29:18 -0400 Organization: TerraNet, Inc., Boston, MA, USA Lines: 12 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <8B4A057.02C700020E.uuout@tad.com> <48gge1$g9c@tsunami.traveller.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: alexander.terranet.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 And I wish guys like you would e-mail the poster directly for BS like this and stop wasting everyone else's time. In article <48gge1$g9c@tsunami.traveller.com>, Casey Thrower wrote: > How much and is it celluar ready? I wish you guys would post a phone > number. -- Michael Alexander michael@alexander.terranet.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!bdmcom!news From: Ahunt Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 300 mhz band Date: 16 Nov 1995 13:58:16 GMT Organization: BDM Lines: 5 Message-ID: <48fg1o$bl1@news.mcl.bdm.com> References: <482tjs$2ub9@venere.inet.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: 158.114.73.46 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: b.rossi@intesys.it The 225.00 thru 399.99 is used by the military and federal Government law enforcement agencies, i.e. DOD Fleet Satellite Communications (FLTSATCOM), Air Force Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and general military aviation communication. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!bdmcom!news From: Ahunt Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 300 mhz band Date: 16 Nov 1995 13:59:19 GMT Organization: BDM Lines: 5 Message-ID: <48fg3n$bl1@news.mcl.bdm.com> References: <482tjs$2ub9@venere.inet.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: 158.114.73.46 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: b.rossi@intesys.it The 225.00 thru 399.99 is used by the military and federal Government law enforcement agencies, i.e. DOD Fleet Satellite Communications (FLTSATCOM), Air Force Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and general military aviation communication. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!novia!news.inc.net!news.sol.net!daily-planet.execpc.com!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!bdmcom!news From: Ahunt Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 300 mhz band Date: 16 Nov 1995 14:00:47 GMT Organization: BDM Lines: 5 Message-ID: <48fg6f$bl1@news.mcl.bdm.com> References: <482tjs$2ub9@venere.inet.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: 158.114.73.46 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: b.rossi@intesys.it The 225.00 thru 399.99 is used by the military and federal Government law enforcement agencies, i.e. DOD Fleet Satellite Communications (FLTSATCOM), Air Force Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and general military aviation communication. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!novia!news.inc.net!news.sol.net!daily-planet.execpc.com!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!bdmcom!news From: Ahunt Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 300 mhz band Date: 16 Nov 1995 14:01:58 GMT Organization: BDM Lines: 18 Message-ID: <48fg8m$bl1@news.mcl.bdm.com> References: <482tjs$2ub9@venere.inet.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: 158.114.73.46 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: b.rossi@intesys.it b.rossi@intesys.it (Bernardo Rossi) wrote: >hi there >I would like some info about the air band around 300 mhz, like transmision >modes, channel steps, bandplan if there is any (I belive it goes from 225 to >400 mhz), what can be heard and so on. > >thanks >Berny Berny In answer to your question. The 225.00 thru 399.99 is used by the military and federal Government law enforcement agencies, i.e. DOD Fleet Satellite Communications (FLTSATCOM), Air Force Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and general military aviation communication. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!simtel!zombie.ncsc.mil!blackbird.afit.af.mil!usenet From: Lynn Hales Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect....A real life story followup.... Date: 15 Nov 1995 14:28:18 GMT Organization: EXCEL Management Systems In. Lines: 10 Message-ID: <48cte2$hac@blackbird.afit.af.mil> References: <47hisd$8ur@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <482eb1$ot6@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <486s33$bij@dingo.cc.uq.oz.au> <487nf4$m3p@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup1-p03.dialup.wpafb.af.mil Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) While this story does sound kind of far off, I can believe it could happen. Any electronic device puts out some form of RF that can be detected with the right (or in this case the not correct) equipment. After all, there are units out there being used by law enforcement that can detect the RF signal from an active radar detector (not a jammer, but run of the mill detector). The RF output is also one of the reasons given as to why we can't play radios, TVs, and certain other electronic devices on a commercial airliner. Lynn Hales From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!novia!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uwm.edu!msunews!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!news From: Paul Campana Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Acars..etc. on MFJ-1278b?????????? Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 02:51:27 -0500 Organization: Voicenet - Internet Access - (215)674-9290 Lines: 3 Message-ID: <30AC3EFF.590D@voicenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cherryhill17.voicenet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Windows; I; 32bit) Does anybody know if there is an updated rom that will allow the 1278b decode ACARS,GOLAY, POCSOG,etc? Thanks....... Paul From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!torn!news.unb.ca!coranto.ucs.mun.ca!usenet From: nbussey@calvin.stemnet.nf.ca () Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Amateur Radio Question Bank Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 16:12:21 GMT Organization: Memorial University of Newfoundland Lines: 7 Message-ID: <48stua$6it@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: calvin.stemnet.nf.ca X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.46 Hello, I would like to know where I can get the Amatuer radio question bank for study purpose. Any reply by email will be appreciated. Thanks you. Nels. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!ulowell.uml.edu!vtc.tacom.army.mil!agis!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!spool.mu.edu!news.sol.net!daily-planet.execpc.com!usenet From: catdaddy@execpc.com (CatDaddy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Amtrak on-board freqs??? Date: 20 Nov 1995 05:56:30 GMT Organization: Exec-PC BBS - Milwaukee, WI Lines: 7 Message-ID: <48p5af$l1@daily-planet.execpc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: miniwheats.execpc.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Will be traveling to Cheyenne from Chicago soon -- just wondering if there are any freqs to monitor while en route? Thanks CatDaddy From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!intac!usenet From: froggie@intac.com (Frank Geluso) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Any Pro-62 Mods?? Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 19:25:34 GMT Organization: INTAC Access Corporation - An Internet Service Provider Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48l1ec$omc@uucp.intac.com> References: <48ffd3$utq@flood.weeg.uiowa.edu> Reply-To: froggie@intac.com NNTP-Posting-Host: plks-s3.intac.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Dan Gray wrote: >Hi all, > Just wondering if there are any mods available for the pro-62? >Thanks, happy holidays. >Dan Don't believe that there are any freq. mods. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmcgee@mail.orion.org (Jack McGee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Any Thoughts on hb-232(1) Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 00:00:32 GMT Organization: Orion Lines: 15 Message-ID: <48ls2c$nlp@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: <48iu4k$ege@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jmcgee@mail.orion.org NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-spr-mo2-01.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 18 4:00:12 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 rem121@aol.com (REM121) wrote: > My question about the CE-232 is how intrusive is it? Is there any cutting >or drilling? Can the interface be removed and the scanner restored to >original? It depends on how you choose to install it. I chose to install it in an external box, actually inside an AB switch box for DB9s. The PRO 2006 plugs into A, and the PRO34 into B. Inside the PRO 2006 you will have to make several solder connections. A buffer board should be installed inside the 2006 if the CE-232 is external. I used pin-line connectors so I can remove the buffer board easily. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:11 1995 From: Lawrence.Meyer@f100.n282.z1.fidonet.org (Lawrence Meyer) Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!newshost.comco.com!news.tamu.edu!news.utdallas.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!rosevax!hamlink!fredmail Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Any Thoughts on hb-232(2) Message-ID: <816740248.AA04299@hamlink.mn.org> Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 22:09:16 -0100 X-FTN-To: Bradley@uda.dgcd.doc.c Lines: 27 --==<<< Continued from previous message >>>==-- * The CE-232 comes with a built-in, easy-to-use text editor for editing and reviewing your log and configuration files without ever leaving the program! Also available are two user-definable "tool" menu selections. This means that you can specify up to two utilities of your own to be used with the CE-232 program! One of the most used functions in mine is scripting. You can select from a varity of avalable scripts or write your own. A simple script I use regularly starts and stops a tape recorder whenever _specific_ channels are active. Record only selected channels while scanning the full 400, or whatever you select. Monitor several repeater input channels and switch to the output channel when a mobile is near your location. (great for high traffic citywide channels) These are a few of the abilities of the '232, you Will find others... Good Signals... LCM * POW 1.0 On Trial * It's not hard to meet expenses, they're everywhere. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: murph6@ix.netcom.com (AGM-84E SLAM ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: AOR service address? Date: 18 Nov 1995 00:46:28 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 6 Message-ID: <48jad4$a5u@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-val-ca1-21.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Nov 17 4:46:28 PM PST 1995 Hi, does anybody have a west coast address for AOR scanner service? Please respond to my e-mail at murph6@ix.netcom.com Thanks in advance for any help, Vince From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!news.cerf.net!news From: "David L. Bernstein" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR8000 & MAC Date: 17 Nov 1995 23:54:12 GMT Organization: Competitive Edge Lines: 17 Message-ID: <48j7b4$dc6@news.cerf.net> References: <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cmpedge.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; U; PPC) To: johngr5@aol.com X-URL: news:48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com John: There is one program currently available (that I know of), with another coming out soon. The one currently available is AR8000 ToolKit by Eddy Gurney and can be found on his home page at http://www.mich.com/~eddy/works. It is shareware, but it can read and write to an AR8K including modifications of bandplan and system data. I have it and it works great. --- David johngr5@aol.com (JohnGR5) wrote: >Is there anyway to program AOR8000 via a Mac? I have Soft Windows for my >Mac and tried to program my MR8100 but the serial port setup did not work >for me. Any information would be appreciated. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!terra.net!alexander.terranet.com!user From: michael@alexander.terranet.com (Michael Alexander) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR8000 & MAC Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 23:26:46 -0400 Organization: TerraNet, Inc., Boston, MA, USA Lines: 12 Message-ID: References: <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: alexander.terranet.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 I've been using SoftPC on a Mac to run Scancat Gold. It's a bit slow, but works exceedingly well for programming, changing the bandplan and so on. In article <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, johngr5@aol.com (JohnGR5) wrote: > Is there anyway to program AOR8000 via a Mac? I have Soft Windows for my > Mac and tried to program my MR8100 but the serial port setup did not work > for me. Any information would be appreciated. -- Michael Alexander michael@alexander.terranet.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!cbriggs.interlog.com!user From: cbriggs@interlog.com (C.Briggs) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR8000 & MAC Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 01:06:45 -0500 Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 9 Message-ID: References: <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cbriggs.interlog.com In article <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, johngr5@aol.com (JohnGR5) wrote: > Is there anyway to program AOR8000 via a Mac? I have Soft Windows for my > Mac and tried to program my MR8100 but the serial port setup did not work > for me. Any information would be appreciated. There is a progarm called "Wave" for the Mac that works with the OS456 point your browser thusly: ftp://mirrors.aol.com//pub/info-mac/sci/wave-211d1-demo.hqx From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!murphy.servtech.com!nes.roc.servtech.com!user From: rtc@servtech.com (Bob Crotinger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR8000 & MAC Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 11:24:29 -0500 Organization: Nat'l Engineering Search, LLC Lines: 13 Message-ID: References: <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nes.roc.servtech.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.1 In article <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, johngr5@aol.com (JohnGR5) wrote: >Is there anyway to program AOR8000 via a Mac? I have Soft Windows for my >Mac and tried to program my MR8100 but the serial port setup did not work >for me. Any information would be appreciated. Sign onto MIT's (Macintosh archive) site: http://hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/HyperArchive.html ...and search for AR8000 Toolkit 1.0.1. Designed for the Macintosh, it will control all features of the 8000, including restoration of blocked cellular. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!panix!not-for-mail From: clay@panix.com (Clay Irving) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR8000 & MAC Date: 21 Nov 1995 08:14:27 -0500 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 23 Message-ID: <48sjbj$5eh@panix.com> References: <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com In billy@panix.com (Bill Steinberg) writes: >In article <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, johngr5@aol.com (JohnGR5) wrote: >>Is there anyway to program AOR8000 via a Mac? I have Soft Windows for my >>Mac and tried to program my MR8100 but the serial port setup did not work >>for me. Any information would be appreciated. >The AR8000 Toolkit works great, is Mac native, and is available in a demo >version for you to check out. I don't have a URL for you, but version 1.1 >was just uploaded to the InfoMac archives a week ago. AR8000 Toolkit is >also available in the HamNet Forum on CompuServe, and is probably in ZDNet >and AOL and the rest by now. Check the Scanning Reference (http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning) -- It's listed under the "Stores and Suppliers" section: http://www.mich.com/~eddy/works/ -- - o - o Clay Irving (clay@panix.com), N2VKG o - o o AEC NYC ARES, New York County o - Deputy Radio Operator, NYC RACES, New York County - o - - Start --> http://www.panix.com/clay From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netvoyage.net!usenet From: jheyl@netvoyage.net (Jay) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: AR8000 Sources Date: 18 Nov 1995 22:40:46 GMT Organization: Netvoyage Internet Access Provider Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48lnde$78k@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1_0.irvine.netvoyage.net X-Newsreader: NeoLogic News for OS/2 [version: 4.2] I'm thinking about getting an AR8000 scanner, but have been unable to find a local source. Can anyone recommend a good mail order source in the U.S.? I've visited the Javiation Web page and they look like a good supplier, but I'm concerned about potential problems importing the scanner to the U.S. If anyone has experience with this I'd like to hear from you. Were there any import taxes? Any problems with customs? Was the net cost comparable to buying from a domestic source? -- Jay From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsat!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!mayonews.mayo.edu!newsdist.tc.umn.edu!umn.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!interaccess!usenet From: hazite@interacces.com (Herb Zite) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR8000 Sources Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 03:28:14 GMT Organization: InterAccess, Chicago's best Internet Service Provider Lines: 15 Message-ID: <48m8bt$39n@nntp.interaccess.com> References: <48lnde$78k@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: d117.nwchi.interaccess.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 jheyl@netvoyage.net (Jay) wrote: >I'm thinking about getting an AR8000 scanner, but have been unable to find a >local source. Can anyone recommend a good mail order source in the U.S.? >I've visited the Javiation Web page and they look like a good supplier, but >I'm concerned about potential problems importing the scanner to the U.S. If >anyone has experience with this I'd like to hear from you. Were there any >import taxes? Any problems with customs? Was the net cost comparable to >buying from a domestic source? > -- Jay Check out www.grove.net From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.primenet.com!nntpdist.primenet.com!jwing From: jwing@primenet.com (Robert J. Wing) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: AR8000 to Scout interface problems Date: 19 Nov 1995 02:05:53 GMT Organization: Primenet (602)395-1010 Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48m3e1$t1h@nnrp2.news.primenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr3.primenet.com NNTP-Posting-User: jwing X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Im having problems getting my AR8000 to talk to my Scout. I'm using the same settings for the 8000 as used with Scancat Gold for interface communications, but the 8k is not going into remote. anybody out here have any ideas? -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jayme Wing jwing@primenet.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!usenet From: vhealey@crl.com (Victor Healey) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,crl.www Subject: AR8000 WWW Site de Ki4je New URL Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 13:49:13 GMT Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access Lines: 58 Message-ID: <48nckh$gk8@nntp.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl10.crl.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25266 rec.radio.scanner:40883 Things have settled down enough for me to return to the subject of HTML and the WWW. CRL has under gone some changes also which has resulted in the old URL ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/ro/vhealey/www/ar8000.homepage.html of no longer working for most people. A pointer URL has been left at ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/vh/vhealey/www/ar8000.homepage.html to the new WWW server and its URL http://www.crl.com/~vhealey/ar8000.homepage.html What's new as of today? Two pages have been enhanced for Windows 95/NT and the new Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2. Beta three of that WWW viewer was released yesterday by Microsoft and is available at their URL http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/getit.htm MS Internet Explorer can take advantage of unique capabilities built into the OS of W95 and NT 3.51 with the W95 alpha shell added. Therefore I have elected to start using all of their advanced tricks to make your web experience a more pleasant one. These tricks include music, speech, scrolling marques, various unique backgrounds, movies etc. Coming also will be advanced moving 3-d graphics as the page loads. Some of these things work with other browsers like Netscape 2.0 and I am including defaults so they will work somewhat with older browsers. MS IE is a lot easier to work with then the JAVA protocol also now begging to appear and it accomplishes the same thing for those that have it. I am working on updating / correcting / or adding at least one page a day. A trick you may take advantage of to quickly see if there has been something new since you last dropped by is to enter the URL http://www.crl.com/~vhealey/ This will produce a listing of file names under vhealey/ with a date after it. I am going to use more descriptive file names on the WWW server which will make it easier for you to guess the content of the html file since W95 at last supports long file names. Remember the AR8000 WWW site is principally for only one subject, the AR8000 HiTec Radio Scanner. If you have anything to contribute or URLS that point to additional information on this radio please reply to Ki4je via e mailto:vhealey@crl.com Full credit always goes to the ordinal author of supporting details. Please notify me if you find a page that isn't correct. Victor Healey Ki4je http://www.crl.com/~vhealey/ar8000.homepage.html From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!world!blanket.mitre.org!linus.mitre.org!news.mitre.org!m14494-mac.mitre.org!user From: mwhite@mitre.org (Michael White) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Bearcat BC-8500XLT scanner *FOR SALE* Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 16:35:51 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 13 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b27.1+ Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:51115 rec.radio.scanner:40794 BC-8500XLT scanner. Tabletop scanner with 500 memories, alphanumeric display with named memories, tuning knob in addition to keypad, external tape recorder control, lots of other features. Covers 30 - 1300 MHz (less cell). In like-new condition, no scratches, no problems of any kind. $285/offer. Mike White mwhite@mitre.org -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!tribune.usask.ca!decwrl!sdd.hp.com!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: kcc007@aol.com (Kcc007) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Best Scanner Software Date: 20 Nov 1995 01:51:08 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48p8gs$bnh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: kcc007@aol.com (Kcc007) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I have an AOR-8000 with a newly acquired computer interface. I now need to pick up "the best" scanner software to use with the radio. I have seen Scan-Cat Gold and liked the way you can build a file then scan from the newly created disk file channels, and liked the delete key for locking out the signals. I have also played with the demo copy of Scan-Star. Scan-Star seems better in terms of the screen/graphic interface, but found it much more difficult to use. Of course I did not spend more that 1/2 hour with each of these programs. Which is better? I would appreciate any comments from experienced users of these products. Thanks in advance. kcc007@aol.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:23 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sparky.insinc.net!newsfeed.direct.ca!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!col.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!hplextra!hplb!hpwin055.uksr!hpqmoea!dstock From: dstock@hpqmdla.sqf.hp.com (David Stockton) Subject: Re: Burt Fisher jokes not funny Sender: news@hpqmoea.sqf.hp.com (SQF News Admin) Message-ID: Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 12:52:13 GMT References: <4867e4$l55@alterdial.UU.NET> Nntp-Posting-Host: hpqmocc.sqf.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard LTD, South Queensferry, Scotland X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8.8] Followup-To: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna Lines: 15 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:51097 rec.radio.shortwave:66148 rec.radio.scanner:40777 rec.radio.amateur.space:5765 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31900 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94399 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11612 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21470 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12651 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17158 Burt Fisher (k1oik@ccsnet.com) wrote: : Then why do I get frequent messages that appreciate my comments? Is this the first contact with non-human sapient entities ? Or is someone going to suggest that any message that likes Burt's humour.......... No, who would be so cruel ? Cheers, David From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!msunews!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.cs.su.oz.au!metro!wabbit.cc.uow.edu.au!seagoon.newcastle.edu.au!megasys!valley!scorge From: scorge@valley.megalink.com.au Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Buying scanner Message-ID: <9511181400.0JOGY00@valley.megalink.com.au> Date: Sat, 18 Nov 95 14:00:31 Distribution: world Organization: ValleyLink BBS, +61-49-30-8151, V32B Lines: 12 Hi All, Im on the east coast of australia and want to know which is the best place to get a scanner, what brand to buy etc, i know i want about 1?? channels and want to get the air band, does anyone have any suggestions ??? Scorge ... I got him! I got him!...Great kid, don't get cocky!... --- þ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 þ From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.cic.net!condor.ic.net!news From: jamee@ic.net (Jon Meeks) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Campus Safety Freqs at Lewis & Clark College? Date: 20 Nov 1995 00:36:52 GMT Organization: Organized? Not a chance! Lines: 19 Message-ID: <48oij5$29n@condor.ic.net> References: <48bq8h$ti8@sun.lclark.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: port26.hubbard2.t.ic.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 In article <48bq8h$ti8@sun.lclark.edu>, josh@sun.lclark.edu says... > >I'm looking for the frequencies that campus safety uses at my school, >Lewis & Clark College. >AFAIK, they have CBs and some sort of radio phone thing. You can call >their on-campus number, and you usually get the dispatcher, but if the >dispatcher's not there, it goes directly to this crappy connection to the >officer, wherever he or she may be. > >Any ideas where the freqs might be? > >josh Lewis & Clark Community College 151.805 Lewis University 154.515 & 461.887 -- Reply mail to jamee@ic.net Then visit my homepage at http:/ic.net/~jamee From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!newsgate.watson.ibm.com!swiss.ans.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!psgrain!rainrgnews0!news.proaxis.com!usenet From: griffy@proaxis.com (Call me Mr.!) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Can I interchange RAT SHACK antanneas on PRO-62? Date: 16 Nov 1995 04:02:26 GMT Organization: ProAxis Communications, Inc. (503) 757-0248 Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48ed4i$m8b@news.proaxis.com> References: <47p7t7$m79@peabody.colorado.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp101.proaxis.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 ............(snip)........ >I replaced the standard rubber duckie on my pro-62 but the new one with >the ribbed feel doesn't intercept stuff in the basement whereas the old >one worked until i bent it and i think it broke. > ............(snip).................... Those ribs work EXACTLY the same as ribs on condoms! From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:27 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!loretta!red-eft!ibbs!js From: js@ibbs.anaheim.ca.us (Jeff Stillinger) Subject: Re: Can I interchange RAT SHACK antanneas on PRO-62? X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: Coffee Radio Difference Committee Message-ID: References: <47p7t7$m79@peabody.colorado.edu> <48ed4i$m8b@news.proaxis.com> Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 04:54:58 GMT Lines: 20 Call me Mr.! (griffy@proaxis.com) wrote: : ............(snip)........ : >I replaced the standard rubber duckie on my pro-62 but the new one with : >the ribbed feel doesn't intercept stuff in the basement whereas the old : >one worked until i bent it and i think it broke. : > : ............(snip).................... : Those ribs work EXACTLY the same as ribs on condoms! I think you should replace it with a antenna that is a little better than the ones sold at radio shack. -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Stillinger - KB6IBB js@ibbs.anaheim.ca.us PSC Box 3429 js@red-eft.la.ca.us Edwards AFB, CA 93524 +1 805 258 7303 8N1 Real Unix is green! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!hopper.acm.org!ACM.ORG!MULLIGAN From: mulligan@ACM.ORG (F. Barry Mulligan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: cell frequencies Date: 21 Nov 1995 17:59:11 GMT Organization: ACM Network Services Lines: 23 Message-ID: <48t41f$ka6@hopper.acm.org> Reply-To: mulligan@ACM.ORG NNTP-Posting-Host: acm.org > where cani find the cellular frequencies on my 200xlt scanner?? From the FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies on ftp://oak.oakland.edu as /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/scanner.faf Cellular Telephone [22.902] Chs Freqs (base) System 800-832 869.040 - 870.000 RCC - voice 1-312 870.030 - 879.360 RCC - voice 313-333 879.390 - 879.990 RCC - data 334-354 880.020 - 880.620 Telco - data 355-666 880.650 - 889.980 Telco - voice 667-716 890.010 - 891.480 RCC - voice 717-799 891.510 - 893.970 Telco - voice Mobiles transmit 45 MHz below the base (824.040-848.970) and are usually repeated by the base. Channels are 30 kHz apart. Channels 800-832 are also identified as Chs 991-1023. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gate.net!news-adm From: seven77@gate.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Cell tracker available Date: 21 Nov 1995 16:05:42 GMT Organization: CyberGate Lines: 32 Message-ID: <48stcm$eq0@news.gate.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ftmfl2-36.gate.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) I have an interesting piece of test equipment. It is a Nokia computer controlled 800 MHz signal follower. It is like a PI would use to track cell calls. The whole thing fits in a shoe box and includes an HP 100Lx palmtop computer for control, and a QRP FM broadcast transmitter for the audio section. It will retransmit the received signal to any nearby FM broadcast radio (i.e. car, home stereo ...) I have these devices in the package, and state the price I paid: CSI 519.00 RFM-F and antenna 495.00 RFM battery pack/charger 64.00 EZ track software 80.00 FM mini transmitter 20.00 HP 100LX palmtop computer 750.00 (includes a 10M flash ROM ------ silicon hard drive) 1928.00 The interface I have is for the Icom R7100. I never used that part because I purchased the RFM. I will sell the entire package to the first person offering me 999.00 plus shipping. Time stamp will validate your offer. I have bought and sold many items via the Internet/CI$, and will offer references. To all potential flamers: I DID NOT import OR manufacture this unit. I am aware of ECPA rules, and I will not debate certain assaults on our liberties in this thread. Oh, by-the-way, this unit works very well! Demos available in SW FL. Mike "777" From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!hopper.acm.org!ACM.ORG!MULLIGAN From: mulligan@ACM.ORG (F. Barry Mulligan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cordless frequencies nowdays...??? Date: 21 Nov 1995 17:57:38 GMT Organization: ACM Network Services Lines: 30 Message-ID: <48t3ui$ka5@hopper.acm.org> Reply-To: mulligan@ACM.ORG NNTP-Posting-Host: acm.org > ... what the new frequencies are on the latest generation of cordless phones. From the FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies on ftp://oak.oakland.edu as /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/scanner.faf Cordless Telephone [15.233] Chan Base Handset Chan Base Handset 1 43.72 48.76 16 46.61 49.67 2 43.74 48.84 17 B 46.63 49.845 3 43.82 48.86 18 C 46.67 49.86 4 43.84 48.92 19 46.71 49.77 5 43.92 49.02 20 D 46.73 49.875 6 43.96 49.08 21 A 46.77 49.83 7 44.12 49.10 22 E 46.83 49.89 8 44.16 49.16 23 46.87 49.93 9 44.18 49.20 24 46.93 49.99 10 44.20 49.24 25 46.97 49.97 11 44.32 49.28 12 44.36 49.36 Chs A - E handset frequencies 13 44.40 49.40 are also used for baby room 14 44.46 49.46 monitors and low power 15 44.48 49.50 handie-talkies. Effective 05 June 95, an additional 15 channels are authorized and the original 10 channels are renumbered 16-25. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!ub!acsu.buffalo.edu!tumino From: tumino@acsu.buffalo.edu (Thomas N Tumino) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cordless phone batteries Date: 18 Nov 1995 11:12:58 GMT Organization: UB Lines: 21 Message-ID: <48kf3q$8j6@azure.acsu.buffalo.edu> References: <48kdc6$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: orichalc.acsu.buffalo.edu NNTP-Posting-User: tumino X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Andy Charles (andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca) wrote: : Hi. I was wondering if it is possible to replace the usual 3.6v cordless : phone battery with usual ni-cad AA or AAA batteries? The reason I'm asking : is that most simple ni-cad rechargeable batteries do have "memory" effects, : where if you charge them before they're used up, you could reduce their : life cycles. And cordless phones seem to be charging all the time when : you replace the headset back on the base unit. : Don't cordless phone batteries have this "memory" effects too or they are : special? I once saw some test data regarding the memmory effect (In QST or a similar magazine);it seemes to be vastly overated. : -- The test data supported the notion that the memmory effect is small to nonexistent for almost every situation. I don't remember the particulars, however I was confident that the test was properly conducted when I read the article. Hope this helps.... Thomas From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!paladin.american.edu!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!unixg.ubc.ca!freenet.vancouver.bc.ca!andyc From: andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Cordless phone batteries Date: 18 Nov 1995 10:43:18 GMT Organization: Vancouver Regional FreeNet Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48kdc6$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hi. I was wondering if it is possible to replace the usual 3.6v cordless phone battery with usual ni-cad AA or AAA batteries? The reason I'm asking is that most simple ni-cad rechargeable batteries do have "memory" effects, where if you charge them before they're used up, you could reduce their life cycles. And cordless phones seem to be charging all the time when you replace the headset back on the base unit. Don't cordless phone batteries have this "memory" effects too or they are special? -- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tweety.sna.com!ttyBF.shasta.com!rimfire From: rimfire@shasta.com (Garry Hobart) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cordless phone batteries Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 02:39:02 Organization: STAR Network Services Lines: 24 Message-ID: References: <48kdc6$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: ttybf.shasta.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <48kdc6$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) writes: >From: andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) >Subject: Cordless phone batteries >Date: 18 Nov 1995 10:43:18 GMT >Hi. I was wondering if it is possible to replace the usual 3.6v cordless >phone battery with usual ni-cad AA or AAA batteries? The reason I'm asking >is that most simple ni-cad rechargeable batteries do have "memory" effects, >where if you charge them before they're used up, you could reduce their >life cycles. And cordless phones seem to be charging all the time when >you replace the headset back on the base unit. >Don't cordless phone batteries have this "memory" effects too or they are >special? >-- You can certainly wire up a "AA" pack if you wanted to. However size of the battery compartment might be prohibitive. I don't think I would use AAA because of short battery life. BTW I have been using nicads for years and never noticed any real "memory" problems. Garry From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.intelenet.com!news.service.uci.edu!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!unixg.ubc.ca!freenet.vancouver.bc.ca!andyc From: andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cordless phone batteries Date: 19 Nov 1995 11:55:58 GMT Organization: Vancouver Regional FreeNet Lines: 17 Message-ID: <48n60e$lcb@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> References: <48kdc6$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca Garry Hobart (rimfire@shasta.com) wrote: : You can certainly wire up a "AA" pack if you wanted to. However size of the : battery compartment might be prohibitive. I don't think I would use AAA : because of short battery life. BTW I have been using nicads for years and : never noticed any real "memory" problems. : Garry -- How about a 9v ni-cad, series with a resistor, to bring it down to 3.6v? However, as with many cases, battery compartment wouldn't allow it to fit in nicely. Unless, if you don't mind scoth-tape it just outside on the handset. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!brighton.openmarket.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: NCZN58B@prodigy.com (James Dean) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cordless phone batteries Date: 20 Nov 1995 04:29:08 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 15 Distribution: world Message-ID: <48p06k$1mg8@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <48kdc6$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <48n60e$lcb@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <1995nov19.101219.1@vax.cerritos.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap5.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 A friend of mine owns a Radio Shack dealer store and replaces a LOT of cordless batteries, and there does seem to be evidence that the memory effect works on these. The ones that are left charging and only taken off the base when in use seem to have a battery life of less than 24 months, while it's not unusual to find ones that were run down regularly that lasted over four years. BTW- all that's in a cordless pack is a few nicads wired together to produce the desired voltage. - JAMES DEAN KD4USF NCZN58B@prodigy.com Yes that's really my name. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jima119256@aol.com (JimA119256) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Downconverter Date: 21 Nov 1995 09:19:05 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48sn4p$8gs@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jima119256@aol.com (JimA119256) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com In Monitoring Times the Cellular Group is advertising a downconverter for several scanners including the Pro 26. Does anyone know anything about this item? Thanks in advance for any info. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: For Sale BC2500xlt and Uniden MR8100 see it on web page Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 18:31:52 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 15 Message-ID: <48nilf$73e@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I would like to sell two scanners of mine. I've been asked to describe it so I've done something better. I've added it to my web page. To see or read more about the Brarcat 2500xlt and Uniden MR8100 check out on my For Sale Page at http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/forsale.html Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:40 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ad178 From: ad178@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Thomas W. Demers) Subject: Re: For Sale BC2500xlt and Uniden MR8100 see it on web page Message-ID: Sender: ad178@freenet.carleton.ca (Thomas W. Demers) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 18:32:43 GMT Lines: 3 Ta hell with the Web....give us a price here. -- Life's to short to worry... :) From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.Traveller.COM!news From: Casey Thrower Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FOR SALE? READ THIS MESSAGE. Date: 17 Nov 1995 16:43:00 GMT Organization: Traveller Information Services Lines: 9 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <48ie2k$g78@tsunami.traveller.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: thrower.traveller.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) If your going to list scanners and the like for sale, list a phone number and if not answer your mail. I have left 3 seperate inquires about scanners to 3 different people, none of which have been answered.If your serious about selling gear, make it easy for someone to get in touch with you.People who check their mail once a week should not list items for sale. By the time the mail is read, answered, the equipment packed, sent through the mail and received it may be 2 weeks or more. So please, list a phone number address or answer your mail. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!rs6000.ivcc.edu!rs6000.ivcc.edu!not-for-mail From: kep2365@rs6000.ivcc.edu (Talonz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Frequency FAQ?? Date: 21 Nov 1995 16:41:41 -0600 Organization: Illinois Valley Community College Lines: 16 Message-ID: <48tkj5$11jo@rs6000.ivcc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rs6000.ivcc.edu Is there a Scanner Frequency FAQ?? If so can somebody e-mail it to me or post it to the group?? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | NNN NN IIIIIII NN NNN You could have it all my empire of Dirt! | | NNNN NN III NN NNNN -Trent Reznor(Nine Inch Nails) | | NNN NNN III NNN NNN Hellllloooooo Nurse!!!!!!-The Warner Bros. | | NNN NN IIIIIII NN NNN Victims! Aren't we all!-Brandon Lee(The Crow) | | IRC Nick:Talonz E-mail:kep2365@rs6000.ivcc.edu | | BUUUTONS!! Silly Puppy!:) -Mindy(Mindy and Buttons) #1 Mindy and Buttons | | AOWhat?? Please People would neve pay that much money?? Fan! | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!globe.indirect.com!jamoran From: jamoran@indirect.com (John Moran) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: frequency searches done!!! Date: 20 Nov 1995 03:37:18 GMT Organization: Internet Direct, Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <48ot5e$qf0@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bud.indirect.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] If you are in need of frequencies for your area, i can probably find more frequencies than you ever thought you'd need..everything from PD/FD to the local dog catcher... I need the following information (USA ONLY) 1) the city and state 2) coordinates if known 3) your mailing address I write the results to disk and send the disk via postal mail...can't do e-mail attatchments!! JOHN/PHX (jamoran@analon.com) computing & making good Chemistry! From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: GHVZ65C@prodigy.com (Joshua Adams) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: FS RS Pro 23 Scanner Date: 19 Nov 1995 14:10:16 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: <48nds8$ovk@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> References: <47c46h$gs8@pegasus.starlink.com> <8b523a2.007e001248.uuout@thefishnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap6.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 mike.brooks@thefishnet.com (MIKE BROOKS) wrote: > >I have a Radio Shack Pro 23 Hand Held Scanner for sale, It is in >Excellent shape, 800 Mhz, 50 channels, I will take $125 for it shipped. >If interested reply to me at mike.brooks@thefishnet.com > Thanks > ]\/[ike > >--- > þ SLMR 2.1a þ From Mike`s Trading Post BBS, 703-368-0551 at 28,800 I'm really interested, Mike. Why won't you respond to your email???? Josh ghvz65c@prodigy.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!newshost.comco.com!news1.cris.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!catseye.bluemarble.net!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: djblu@aol.com (DJBlu) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS/Trade: Signal One Milspec 1030C Date: 19 Nov 1995 02:51:07 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48mnlb$iuv@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: djblu@aol.com (DJBlu) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com **DO NOT E-MAIL TO ME** **I USED A FRIEND'S ADDRESS TO POST** Signal One Milspec 1030C Like new, very late vintage, all the latest options, etc. Finest one available! Asking $5500 or trade with Watkins Johnson, Racal, or Harris Equipment. CALL for details at 805-495-3023 or 805-495-7729 ask for Darrell From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:45 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!simtel!torn!news!137.207.168.66 From: milan@engn.uwindsor.ca (MP) Subject: FS: ICOM R1 Scanner - $330 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: milan.esxf.uwindsor.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Message-ID: <9511161218.AA50899@137.207.168.66> Sender: news@news.uwindsor.ca (Usenet) Reply-To: milan@engn.uwindsor.ca (MP) Organization: University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada X-Newsreader: InterCon TCP/Connect II 2.2.1 Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 17:18:50 GMT Lines: 20 For Sale: ICOM R1 Wideband Receiver (Scanner) - 100 KHz - 1300 MHz Continuous coverage including all cellular bands - AM/FM/WFM Modes - Handheld (very small 4"x 1.25" x 2.25") - LCD display (with light) - Clock - Built-in rechargable battery pack - Wideband VHF/UHF antena - Charger - Leather case - Instruction Manual This receiver has had very little use and is in Perfect condition. $330 US + COD shipping From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mes123@aol.com (MES123) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: ICOM R100 Date: 16 Nov 1995 09:38:58 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48fie2$fbq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mes123@aol.com (MES123) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Unblocked, excellent condition, w/accessories. less than 1 year old...$500, shipping included. Email mes123@aol.com. Thanks. Mike From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: DavidK58@ix.netcom.com (David Kulikowski ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: Radio Shack Pro-2030 Date: 19 Nov 1995 18:42:36 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48ntqs$mct@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-lv7-26.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Nov 19 10:42:36 AM PST 1995 Radio Shack Pro-2030 29-956 Mhz Coverage Modified for Full 800 Mhz 80 channel with Hyperscan ((( $125.00 ))) Plus shipping Call Dave (Las Vegas) (702) 251-7998 From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet From: James Taylor Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS:---> Realistic Pro 2006 Scanner Date: 20 Nov 1995 13:13:27 GMT Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48putn$946@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cat3.ncsa.uiuc.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (X11; U; HP-UX A.09.05 9000/715) X-URL: news:rec.radio.scanner I have a Realistic Pro 2006 Scanner for sale. You can make an offer and E-mail Me at opie@dris.com The scanner is about 2-3 years old and in like new condition. Has never been modified. James Taylor From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ulowell.uml.edu!vtc.tacom.army.mil!news2.acs.oakland.edu!detroit.freenet.org!detroit.freenet.org!aa024 From: aa024@detroit.freenet.org (Kenneth Vito Zichi) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: Hams please read .... Date: 18 Nov 1995 20:10:55 GMT Organization: Greater Detroit Free-Net, Detroit, MI Lines: 18 Message-ID: <48lekf$b9k@detroit.freenet.org> Reply-To: aa024@detroit.freenet.org (Kenneth Vito Zichi) NNTP-Posting-Host: detroit.freenet.org Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17204 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12685 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21533 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11646 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94464 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31941 rec.radio.amateur.space:5780 rec.radio.cb:24521 rec.radio.noncomm:4995 rec.radio.scanner:40863 rec.radio.swap:51239 If you guys want to spam all the rec radio amateur gorups I couldn't care less but why the H*ll are these stupid ham debate posts spilling into the shortwave, scanner and puzzles (among others) groups. Watch the reply lines guys. One spam is bad enough but when you all reply to all the groups it is just plain RUDE. Leave the rest of us in peace -- and if your must spam, do it via e-mail to the original poster and again, leave the rest of us in peace. Thanks for letting me rant. 73 //kvz -- kv zichi, aa024@detroit.freenet.org (PGP Public Key Available on Request) "Lasciate ogni speranza, voi ch'entrante" --Dante Kind of appropriate for the Internet, eh? From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!xmission!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!waldorf.csc.calpoly.edu!isnews.csc.calpoly.edu!hertz.elee.calpoly.edu!ceustaqu From: Cal Eustaquio Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: Hams please read .... Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 07:49:12 -0800 Organization: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Lines: 13 Message-ID: References: <48lekf$b9k@detroit.freenet.org> <48rbap$2um@maureen.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hertz.elee.calpoly.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII NNTP-Posting-User: ceustaqu In-Reply-To: <48rbap$2um@maureen.teleport.com> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:17240 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:12714 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21584 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11671 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94545 rec.radio.amateur.policy:31964 rec.radio.amateur.space:5792 rec.radio.cb:24562 rec.radio.noncomm:4997 rec.radio.scanner:40938 rec.radio.swap:51380 Dan: One meaning may be for "Society for the Presevation of Amplitude Modulation." Otherwise, its a generic term for a meat product that was invented during WW2 that is still put out in the market by Hormel (I think). On 21 Nov 1995, Daniel Calzaretta wrote: > I'm new to this. What does "spam" mean? Is it Italian or Latin for > something? > > > From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:51 1995 Message-ID: <023314Z19111995@anon.penet.fi> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!EU.net!news.eunet.fi!anon.penet.fi Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: an428156@anon.penet.fi X-Anonymously-To: rec.radio.scanner Organization: Anonymous forwarding service Reply-To: an428156@anon.penet.fi Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 02:24:04 UTC Subject: Have strip-club freqs for Toronto? Lines: 22 I have noticed a few dj's in the clubs using wireless mics; also a few clubs where staff members use two-way radios. Does anyone happen to know any frequencies for Toronto or Niagara Falls clubs? Let's exchange frequencies. Also, I would like to know which clubs you have been to where you have noticed some obvious radio-activity, whether or not you have the actual frequencies. I will attempt to hunt some of them down to exchange with others. So far I have seen wireless mic's in use at Million Dollar Saloon in Mississauga and bouncers using what looks like uhf-band two-way radios at the Sundowner in Niagara Falls. So there's some huntin' ground for ya if you've got nothing to do some day! --****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--***ATTENTION*** Your e-mail reply to this message WILL be *automatically* ANONYMIZED. Please, report inappropriate use to abuse@anon.penet.fi For information (incl. non-anon reply) write to help@anon.penet.fi If you have any problems, address them to admin@anon.penet.fi From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.tcd.net!news From: randolph@tcd.net (Roger Randolph) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Have strip-club freqs for Toronto? Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 13:59:41 GMT Organization: The Computer Den, Inc. Evanston WY Lines: 38 Message-ID: <48ngod$qvi@news.tcd.net> References: <023314Z19111995@anon.penet.fi> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip2.cheyenne.tcd.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 an428156@anon.penet.fi wrote: {:->I have noticed a few dj's in the clubs using wireless mics; also a few {:->clubs where staff members use two-way radios. Does anyone happen to {:->know any frequencies for Toronto or Niagara Falls clubs? Let's exchange {:->frequencies. {:->Also, I would like to know which clubs you have been to where you have {:->noticed some obvious radio-activity, whether or not you have the actual {:->frequencies. I will attempt to hunt some of them down to exchange with {:->others. {:->So far I have seen wireless mic's in use at Million Dollar Saloon in {:->Mississauga and bouncers using what looks like uhf-band two-way radios {:->at the Sundowner in Niagara Falls. So there's some huntin' ground for {:->ya if you've got nothing to do some day! {:->--****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--***ATTENTION*** {:->Your e-mail reply to this message WILL be *automatically* ANONYMIZED. {:->Please, report inappropriate use to abuse@anon.penet.fi {:->For information (incl. non-anon reply) write to help@anon.penet.fi {:->If you have any problems, address them to admin@anon.penet.fi The most common wireless mike freqs in the U.S. are 169.445 - 169.505 - 170.245 - 170.305 - 171.045 - 171.105 - 171.845 - 171.905 However I have seen certain entertainment system mikes that use all sorts of different frequencies. Also 455.575 and 455.550 I've seen used also Hope this helps.. Roger From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!bt!btnet!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: HB-232 Scanning in the Stone Age X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. X-Client-Port: 2392 Message-ID: References: <47aovs$e5d@crc-news.doc.ca> <47dlq7$rn4@synapse.bms.com> <47gh6k$m20@roch3.eznet.net> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 17 Nov 95 00:55:48 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 53 D Stark (dstark@eznet.net) wrote: : Gee, Andy, if you weren't in such a hurry to blast : something related to Bill Cheek, you might have read the : entire message. David, I just think your perturbed at me because I have a bigger mouth than you. 8-D This group is pretty much a "Cheek Free Zone" anyway. You may not agree with some things I say and I welcome you to correct me when I'm wrong. I say a lot of things on here and I see more charater assasination attemps at me than I do valid arguments or corrections. : See the part quoted above that says "it will not work : on a PRO-2004"? Geeze, I missed that part! Well, anyone who currently owns a 2004 and is looking to advance their capabilities should do the following by my reckoning. Get rid of the 2004 and upgrade to a 2006 and the Opto 456 at the very minimum. It's no secret the 2006 is a better receiver. It also no secret that Tandy, Icom, AOR, Uniden, Standard and Yupituru now have radios that will simply blow it out of the water. Just like computers rapidly become out-dated so do scanning receivers. Case in point. Say you had a good friend who has an XT. Your friend finally realized that he would have to be able to run a GUI to take advantage of all the new softare coming out. Would you recommend that he upgrade to a 386SX16 running Windows 3.0 or would you tell him to go up a couple of more notches and settle for nothing less than a 486DX266 with Windows95? Now which system to you think has more future? I thought so. The days of the PRO-2004,5,6 & HB-232 are going, going, gone. I know it, you know it and Butt Cheek knows it too. : Evidently you don't much care what people think of your : opinions, so I won't bother commenting further. People tell me what they think of my opinion in Email. The truth would probably blow your mind. Have a wonderful day, David! Cheers! Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ComputerLink Online (416)233-5410 104 lines, SLIP, 9600 - 28,800 bps : ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!terra.net!alexander.terranet.com!user From: michael@alexander.terranet.com (Michael Alexander) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: HB-232 Scanning in the Stone Age Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 23:25:02 -0400 Organization: TerraNet, Inc., Boston, MA, USA Lines: 64 Message-ID: References: <47aovs$e5d@crc-news.doc.ca> <47dlq7$rn4@synapse.bms.com> <47gh6k$m20@roch3.eznet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: alexander.terranet.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 Andy Moss, please dig a hole, climb in it and cover yourself up. You and everyone will feel a lot better. In article , tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) wrote: > D Stark (dstark@eznet.net) wrote: > > : Gee, Andy, if you weren't in such a hurry to blast > : something related to Bill Cheek, you might have read the > : entire message. > > David, I just think your perturbed at me because I have a bigger mouth > than you. 8-D > > This group is pretty much a "Cheek Free Zone" anyway. You may not agree > with some things I say and I welcome you to correct me when I'm wrong. > I say a lot of things on here and I see more charater assasination > attemps at me than I do valid arguments or corrections. > > : See the part quoted above that says "it will not work > : on a PRO-2004"? > > Geeze, I missed that part! Well, anyone who currently owns a 2004 > and is looking to advance their capabilities should do the following > by my reckoning. Get rid of the 2004 and upgrade to a 2006 and the Opto > 456 at the very minimum. It's no secret the 2006 is a better receiver. > It also no secret that Tandy, Icom, AOR, Uniden, Standard and Yupituru now > have radios that will simply blow it out of the water. > > Just like computers rapidly become out-dated so do scanning receivers. > Case in point. Say you had a good friend who has an XT. Your friend > finally realized that he would have to be able to run a GUI to take > advantage of all the new softare coming out. Would you recommend that he > upgrade to a 386SX16 running Windows 3.0 or would you tell him to go up a > couple of more notches and settle for nothing less than a 486DX266 with > Windows95? > > Now which system to you think has more future? I thought so. > > The days of the PRO-2004,5,6 & HB-232 are going, going, gone. > I know it, you know it and Butt Cheek knows it too. > > : Evidently you don't much care what people think of your > : opinions, so I won't bother commenting further. > > People tell me what they think of my opinion in Email. The truth would > probably blow your mind. > > Have a wonderful day, David! > > Cheers! > > Andy > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > : ComputerLink Online (416)233-5410 104 lines, SLIP, 9600 - 28,800 bps : > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Michael Alexander michael@alexander.terranet.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!csn!nntp-xfer-2.csn.net!yuma!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!coopnews.coop.net!hops.entertain.com!usenet From: bwhiston@abwam.com (Bob Whiston) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: HB-232 Scanning in the Stone Age Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 06:19:50 GMT Organization: EntertainNet, Denver, CO +1 303 730 6050 Lines: 99 Message-ID: <48ju73$38s@hops.entertain.com> References: <47aovs$e5d@crc-news.doc.ca> <47dlq7$rn4@synapse.bms.com> <47gh6k$m20@roch3.eznet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp008.entertain.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) wrote: >D Stark (dstark@eznet.net) wrote: >: Gee, Andy, if you weren't in such a hurry to blast >: something related to Bill Cheek, you might have read the >: entire message. >David, I just think your perturbed at me because I have a bigger mouth >than you. 8-D Nah... Just that you have a big mouth that's all. >This group is pretty much a "Cheek Free Zone" anyway. You may not agree >with some things I say and I welcome you to correct me when I'm wrong. >I say a lot of things on here and I see more charater assasination >attemps at me than I do valid arguments or corrections. Actually I think Bill is being pretty good about ignoring you and that's why there hasn't been much from him. As for the `rightness' or `wrongness' part... Since I haven't seen all that much from you *except* for you your `blasts' at anything related to Bill I can't tell either way. On the character assasination... I think *you* have been doing *a lot more* of that than anyone else and it's high time that you quit looking out of your navel thinking you are watching TV. >: See the part quoted above that says "it will not work >: on a PRO-2004"? >Geeze, I missed that part! Well, anyone who currently owns a 2004 >and is looking to advance their capabilities should do the following >by my reckoning. Get rid of the 2004 and upgrade to a 2006 and the Opto >456 at the very minimum. It's no secret the 2006 is a better receiver. >It also no secret that Tandy, Icom, AOR, Uniden, Standard and Yupituru now >have radios that will simply blow it out of the water. Hmmmmm... How many scanners *do* you have? What makes *you* the authority on whether or not a 2004 isn't a `good' radio? (I've got about 30 different scanners ranging from a pair of 2004s up through a pair of 2006s along with most of the AOR line and 6 or 7 Regency/Bearcat/Unidens plus several other brands that you've probably never heard of. {CHORTLE!} ) There are uses for just about *every* scanner whether it's `bleeding edge' `state of the art' or a so called `antique'. (BTW, there are a couple of agencies out this way that the *only* radios that can cope with their systems *are* the 2004s! {BSE GRIN!} The `newer?' radios can't get by their `anti-scan' features.) >Just like computers rapidly become out-dated so do scanning receivers. >Case in point. Say you had a good friend who has an XT. Your friend >finally realized that he would have to be able to run a GUI to take >advantage of all the new softare coming out. Would you recommend that he >upgrade to a 386SX16 running Windows 3.0 or would you tell him to go up a >couple of more notches and settle for nothing less than a 486DX266 with >Windows95? As `cute' as the above `argument' sounds what the heck does it have to do with scanners? Remember... I said above that there are uses for just about any scanner and a lot of them *don't* require `bleeding edge' "Tech-no-golly" to accomplish. (Lessee... *I* use an XT for my X10 controlled stuff, a 286 AT for handling a lot of my scanner and SWL logging, a 386DX40 for my BBS, a 386DX40 for my OptoScan, and a 486DX2/66 for my server for the LAN that ties everything together. Then there are the S-100 bus machines and some of the other *real* `antiques' that are scattered around the farm controlling various `processes'.) >Now which system to you think has more future? I thought so. Only if you like being on the `bleeding edge' all the time. {CHORTLE!} >The days of the PRO-2004,5,6 & HB-232 are going, going, gone. >I know it, you know it and Butt Cheek knows it too. ^^^^^^^^ There you go *again*! *You* `complain' about character assasination and then you go right ahead and do it yourself! Talk about being a hypocrite! Why don't *you* quit and then just maybe you won't get all the H&D that you apparently don't like? (Besides... Then there just might be a little more `info' and a lot less `BS' floating around the `Nets' because of it. {GRIM GRIN!}) >: Evidently you don't much care what people think of your >: opinions, so I won't bother commenting further. >People tell me what they think of my opinion in Email. The truth would >probably blow your mind. Nah! It'd take a lot more than the `stroke Andy club' to `blow my mind! Besides... I seem to recall that you send most of your `mail' to DEV=NUL so it must an awfully small collection/group. >Have a wonderful day, David! I'm sure he will! Doleo ergo sum, -HALFPINT- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:58 1995 Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.yab.com!wierius!stat!nntpdist.primenet.com!nntp.primenet.com!news.asu.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!cs.utexas.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!academ!news.sesqui.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!hearst.acc.Virginia.EDU!murdoch!usenet From: jf7e@curry.edschool.virginia.edu (Joel Furtek) Subject: Help with PRO-49 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: ara-mac-212.itc.virginia.edu Message-ID: X-Posted-From: InterNews 1.0.8@lanrover2-gilmer-a2.acc.virginia.edu Sender: usenet@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU Organization: University of Virginia X-Authenticated: jf7e on POP host curry.edschool.virginia.edu Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 00:09:30 GMT Lines: 23 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25227 rec.radio.scanner:40816 Greetings, I was passing time in the local Shack and happened across a PRO-49 scanner with ten channel memory. It has a standard keypad, but a single-digit display. As basic as it comes, I guess. Anyway, I picked it up for _$40_. Downside is, no box, no manual, no nothing. It's a very basic handheld scanner, so maybe a bit beneath this group, but does anyone have any info on this scanner, its operation, or such? A copy or transcription of the manual would be amazing, general tips still pretty good. Is there an FAQ or site with RS info? Thanks for helping out, Joel Joel Furtek Head Coach, Novice Women's Crew Graduate Program in Exercise Physiology The University of Virginia From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:41:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.bctel.net!news.island.net!nanaimo!sedgett From: sedgett@nanaimo.island.net (Simon Edgett) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Help with PRO-49 Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Date: 18 Nov 1995 20:59:13 GMT Organization: Island Internet Inc. - (604) 753-2383 Lines: 31 Message-ID: <48lhf1$4d9@cliff.island.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: nanaimo.island.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25247 rec.radio.scanner:40864 Joel Furtek (jf7e@curry.edschool.virginia.edu) wrote: : Greetings, : I was passing time in the local Shack and happened across a PRO-49 scanner with : ten channel memory. It has a standard keypad, but a single-digit display. As : basic as it comes, I guess. : Anyway, I picked it up for _$40_. : Downside is, no box, no manual, no nothing. : It's a very basic handheld scanner, so maybe a bit beneath this group, but does : anyone have any info on this scanner, its operation, or such? A copy or : transcription of the manual would be amazing, general tips still pretty good. : Is there an FAQ or site with RS info? : Thanks for helping out, I have a 49. Pretty staight forward. Not much to it. If you have any particular questions from the manual I'm sure I could dig it up. I've been looking for some more detailed tech info for a while but never found much. The 49 doesn't to Aircraft or Cellular but it's not bad. I got a replacment antenna that was about 4 inches longer then the stock model and it made a huge difference in reception. Simon. -- Simon Edgett (sedgett@island.net) Tollfree Pager : 1-604-979-1836 Vice President, Island Internet Inc. Tel: 1-604-753-1139 Fax : 753-8542 From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!newsfeed.cit.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!news.cerf.net!usc!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Help! I have a Uniden 590 Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. X-Client-Port: 3653 Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 17 Nov 95 23:10:05 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 16 Hi! I was able to repair my 20$ Uniden Bearcat 590 yesterday. Now, I can't figure out how to programme this thing properly. Specifically, it has the CTCSS board installed and I have no idea how to programme the tone frequency in. Also, how do I take advantage of the search facilities? Thank's! Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Stop for a drink at the Internet TeleCafe: telnet://telecafe.com:9000 : ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.umbc.edu!hookup!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.Traveller.COM!news From: Casey Thrower Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: I WANT TO BUY R.S.2006 Date: 19 Nov 1995 00:42:13 GMT Organization: Traveller Information Services Lines: 6 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <48luh5$hau@tsunami.traveller.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: thrower.traveller.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I want to buy a Radio Shack 2006 scanner. MUST be in mint condition and cell capable. Leave me a PRIVATE message with telephone number where I can reach you. I won't waste anymore time with e-mail messages back and forth as I have tried all week to make contact with others with no reply. Thank you, Casey. (thrower@traveller.com) From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cdsnet.net!news.hic.net!academ!scout.flex.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!newsgate.watson.ibm.com!swiss.ans.net!news.ans.net!stimpy.aramco.com!usenet From: bjones@aramco.com Newsgroups: tx.forsale,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,houston.forsale,dfw.forsale,alt.radio.scanner,alt.forsale Subject: Icom IC-R1 (Totally Unblocked) For Sale Date: Wed, 15 Nov 95 15:37:55 PDT Organization: Aramco Services Company Lines: 34 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bjones.aramco.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Xref: news.epix.net tx.forsale:13962 rec.radio.swap:51084 rec.radio.shortwave:66137 rec.radio.scanner:40766 houston.forsale:14549 dfw.forsale:20551 alt.radio.scanner:25214 alt.forsale:10063 One Icom IC-R1 Wideband Receiver (100kHz to 1300mHz - *Continuous* Coverage) Includes: 3 BP-84 (1000mHa batteries) 1 BC-72A (Drop-In Quick Charger) 1 CP-12 (12 volt auto cigarette lighter adapter/charger) 1 LC-61 (Carrying Case) In a world filled with signals and sounds you need a communications system you can rely on. Now you can hear communications around the globe with a tiny package that fits snugly in your pocket with Icom's IC-R1, one of the smallest communications receivers ever produced. This IC-R1 is excellent for covering 800 mHz+ with it's selectable channel steps, multi-mode operation and sensitivity and continuous coverage. This system is new in the box and all items are in original packaging and include all accessories and instructions. This radio has 100 memory channels, AM, Narrow-Band FM and Wide-Band FM modes, advanced scan functions, a 24-hour clock & timer, etc... Please contact direct e-mail with any questions or serious offers. Asking $600.00 (Or Best Offer) and will pay UPS insured shipping (CONUS Only) at this price. This is a VERY good price for this package, if anyone wishes to verify this call Grove Enterprises at (800) 438-8155 and inquire about pricing on the above equipment (or call any Icom dealer). FYI - I love this radio but have five scanners/receivers already and want to find a good home for this radio so I can buy a dual-band (144mHz/440mHz) handheld amateur transceiver... Best Regards, Billy R. Jones - KC5EVD bjones@aramco.com (713) 432-5967 (Voice - Office) From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyclops.dsphere.net!brea-annex1-p6.dsphere.net!user From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: tx.forsale,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,houston.forsale,dfw.forsale,alt.radio.scanner,alt.forsale Subject: Re: Icom IC-R1 (Totally Unblocked) For Sale Date: 16 Nov 1995 17:58:45 GMT Organization: Lamers Online, Inc Lines: 72 Message-ID: References: <48ej2t$9c0@uwm.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: brea-annex1-p6.dsphere.net Xref: news.epix.net tx.forsale:13968 rec.radio.swap:51103 rec.radio.shortwave:66151 rec.radio.scanner:40787 houston.forsale:14556 dfw.forsale:20575 alt.radio.scanner:25216 alt.forsale:10075 The entire package is worth about $300.00. The Icom R1 suffers from severe intermod and front end overload especially in urban RF environments. The Icom R1 was severly overpriced by Icom. The only good characteristic of this radio is it's concealable small size. The radio can easily fit in your jacket pocket. would not recommend the R1 to be used as someones only scanner. I would recommend it as a second scanner if concealibility is needed. Jim Wayda Captain, Scanner Price Police Former R1 owner In article <48ej2t$9c0@uwm.edu>, herb@alpha1.csd.uwm.edu (Nathan Ryan Gingras) wrote: References: <48ej2t$9c0@uwm.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: alexander.terranet.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 Xref: news.epix.net tx.forsale:13979 rec.radio.swap:51153 rec.radio.shortwave:66186 rec.radio.scanner:40821 houston.forsale:14570 dfw.forsale:20612 alt.radio.scanner:25228 alt.forsale:10122 Jim, despite your vigorous patrolling of the Net in search of prices that you find objectionable, you are flat out wrong about what this package is worth. I have been gathering pricing data for several months and this scanner is regularly selling at an average of $400. With the added accessories, $500 is not an unreasonable price to ask. Your pricing is a reflection of your personal distate for this particular Icom and utterly unfounded in reality. If your judgement is so clouded by bias, then you're not doing anyone much good with your "analysis." In article , jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) wrote: > The entire package is worth about $300.00. The Icom R1 suffers from severe > intermod and front end overload especially in urban RF environments. The > Icom R1 was severly overpriced by Icom. The only good characteristic of > this radio is it's concealable small size. The radio can easily fit in > your jacket pocket. would not recommend the R1 to be used as someones only > scanner. I would recommend it as a second scanner if concealibility is > needed. > > Jim Wayda > Captain, Scanner Price Police > Former R1 owner > > In article <48ej2t$9c0@uwm.edu>, herb@alpha1.csd.uwm.edu (Nathan Ryan > Gingras) wrote: > > < > <: One Icom IC-R1 Wideband Receiver > <: (100kHz to 1300mHz - *Continuous* Coverage) > <: Includes: > <: 3 BP-84 (1000mHa batteries) > <: 1 BC-72A (Drop-In Quick Charger) > <: 1 CP-12 (12 volt auto cigarette lighter adapter/charger) > <: 1 LC-61 (Carrying Case) > < > <: In a world filled with signals and sounds you need a communications > <: system you can rely on. Now you can hear communications around the globe > <: with a tiny package that fits snugly in your pocket with Icom's IC-R1, > <: one of the smallest communications receivers ever produced. This IC-R1 > <: is excellent for covering 800 mHz+ with it's selectable channel steps, > <: multi-mode operation and sensitivity and continuous coverage. This > <: system is new in the box and all items are in original packaging and > <: include all accessories and instructions. This radio has 100 memory > <: channels, AM, Narrow-Band FM and Wide-Band FM modes, advanced scan > <: functions, a 24-hour clock & timer, etc... Please contact direct e-mail > <: with any questions or serious offers. Asking $600.00 (Or Best Offer) and > < > < > < > < > < > <: will pay UPS insured shipping (CONUS Only) at this price. This is a VERY > <: good price for this package, if anyone wishes to verify this call Grove > <: Enterprises at (800) 438-8155 and inquire about pricing on the above > <: equipment (or call any Icom dealer). > < > <: FYI - I love this radio but have five scanners/receivers already and want > <: to find a good home for this radio so I can buy a dual-band > <: (144mHz/440mHz) handheld amateur transceiver... > < > < > <: Best Regards, > <: Billy R. Jones - KC5EVD > <: bjones@aramco.com > <: (713) 432-5967 (Voice - Office) > < > > +-jim > jwayda@cogent.net > > . . . . o o o o o > _____ o _______ > ____==== ]OO|_n_n__][. |Lamer| > [________]_|__|________)< |ville| > oo oo 'oo OOOO-| oo\_ ~~~|~~~ > +--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-+--+--+--+--+ -- Michael Alexander michael@alexander.terranet.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:07 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!uchinews!gw2.att.com!nntpa!alsun2!ces From: ces@alsun2 (Clay Schneider) Subject: Re: Icom IC-R1 (Totally Unblocked) For Sale Message-ID: Followup-To: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner Sender: news@nntpa.cb.att.com (Netnews Administration) Nntp-Posting-Host: alsun2.cnet.att.com Organization: AT&T X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: <48ej2t$9c0@uwm.edu> Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 23:39:59 GMT Lines: 17 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:51321 rec.radio.shortwave:66267 rec.radio.scanner:40895 Michael Alexander (michael@alexander.terranet.com) wrote: : Jim, despite your vigorous patrolling of the Net in search of prices that : you find objectionable, you are flat out wrong about what this package is : worth. I have been gathering pricing data for several months and this : scanner is regularly selling at an average of $400. With the added : accessories, $500 is not an unreasonable price to ask. : Your pricing is a reflection of your personal distate for this particular : Icom and utterly unfounded in reality. If your judgement is so clouded by : bias, then you're not doing anyone much good with your "analysis." Mike - thanks for your comments. I too am a little tired of the broken record that replays every time somone posts an R1 for sale. Clay_Schneider@att.com [these are not the opinions of my employer -- no warranty implied -- your mileage may vary.] From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!terra.net!alexander.terranet.com!user From: michael@alexander.terranet.com (Michael Alexander) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Icom IC-R1 (Totally Unblocked) For Sale Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 13:16:48 -0400 Organization: TerraNet, Inc., Boston, MA, USA Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: alexander.terranet.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:51382 rec.radio.shortwave:66299 rec.radio.scanner:40939 I personally don't care one whit whether the R-1 is any good or not. I merely wish to point out that based on the asking and selling prices (I followed up on a few sales), the market for a mint unit with box and documentation is between $300 and $500. The average is about $400 to $425. I hvae tracked the used asking/selling prices for this scanner as well as dozens of others and have compiled the equivalent of a Blue Book. That information will be readily available soon on a scanner web page--as soon as I finish tabulating the information. To the gentlemen who pointed out that the R-1 is worth $150 to $300, you are both wrong. I've done the analysis while you've been sitting back talking about things you evidently know absolutely nothing about. Case closed. -- Michael Alexander michael@alexander.terranet.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news-relay.us.dell.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.sandia.gov!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!ferrari.mst6.lanl.gov!newshost.lanl.gov!usenet From: ggs@eule.lanl.gov Newsgroups: tx.forsale,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,houston.forsale,dfw.forsale,alt.radio.scanner,alt.forsale Subject: Re: Icom IC-R1 (Totally Unblocked) For Sale Date: Tue, 21 Nov 95 09:12:23 MST Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory Lines: 16 Message-ID: <48suvj$kt0@newshost.lanl.gov> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ggspc.lanl.gov Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Xref: news.epix.net tx.forsale:14017 rec.radio.swap:51384 rec.radio.shortwave:66301 rec.radio.scanner:40943 houston.forsale:14651 dfw.forsale:20707 alt.radio.scanner:25291 alt.forsale:10306 Jim, Kiss off! I have had most of the current crop of scanners including the MVT-7100, 2006, R-100 blah blah. What I have kept is a Pro-43 excellent programming for the USA and an R-1 because it is small enough to carry. While the MVT-7100 performed well it was no better in normal use than the Pro-43 if you are interested in the exotic ie. SSB or 70mHz the Yupi will do it but the damn thing is too big. The R-1 suffers from intermod when used improperly but if you use the supplied antenna it works reasonably well. The red hot receiver is a real plus for T-hunting and interference location but perhaps you don't have the technical interest for those activities. Actually I suspect what you want is to con some seller into a low ball price so you don't have to pay what an R-1 is actually worth. How about giving it a rest for a while. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!HiWAAY.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!umcc.umich.edu!not-for-mail From: tim@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Tim Tyler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Illinois Police Terminology Date: 19 Nov 1995 22:17:53 -0500 Organization: University of Michigan Computing Club (UMCC) Lines: 23 Message-ID: <48os11$fl1@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> References: <48fmjl$pen@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: umcc.umcc.umich.edu In article <48fmjl$pen@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com>, David Dean wrote: >Can someone please advise me what "J-3" and a "J-5" are. How about some context, & maybe some of us can make some educated guesses! "J" is probably a general mission, with the # being a specificity. "J" itself might mean jail, with 3 being adult male in custody, 5 being drunk adult female in custody, etc. Tim -- Tim Tyler Internet: tim@umcc.umich.edu C$erve: 72571,1005 AOL: Hooligan P.O. Box 443 Amateur Radio: KA8VIR @WB8ZPN.#SEMI.MI.USA.NOAM Ypsilanti, MI 48197-0443 In cyberspace, noone can hear you scream. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.alt.net!usenet From: mitsugt@jorsm.com (T Nelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Illinois Police Terminology Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 17:53:45 GMT Organization: AltNet Lines: 26 Message-ID: <48sss3$ob3@tofu.alt.net> References: <48fmjl$pen@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <48os11$fl1@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 In the Western Chi Suburbs there are 5 J-codes (J-1 through H-5), J having no real meaning as far as juvenile or jail or anything like that. a J-3 is a male subject a J-5 is a female subject. The other codes deal with property, papers, etc I don't exactly remember which. Usage 10-25 123 Main Street speak with a J-3 reference a 10-50 pd English: Report in person to 123 Main Street speak with a male subject reference an accident property damage only. rtm@newton.apple.com (Bob Martin N6MZV) wrote: >> David Dean wrote: >> >Can someone please advise me what "J-3" and a "J-5" are. >Out here on the Left Coast, "J" usually refers to "Juvenile" >(with reference to the age of the suspect, not the behaviour) >-- >Bob Martin N6MZV * rtm@newton.apple.com > * N6MZV @ N0ARY.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NOAM From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!jpe.port.net!user From: jpe@jpea.com (J.P. Edmund) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: increasing 800-900 mhz range on 2006 Date: Mon, 20 Nov 1995 13:26:33 -0500 Organization: J.P. Edmund Associates Lines: 6 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: jpe.port.net what is the best way to increase the range of a 2006 other than antennae? -- J . P . E d m u n d A s s o c i a t e s Producer & Artist Development and Direction B r o o k l y n N Y U S A From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news1.digex.net!news3.digex.net!access2!bote From: bote@access2.digex.net (John Boteler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: J.I.L. SX-400 info needed. Date: 17 Nov 1995 00:47:54 -0500 Organization: Express Access Public Access UNIX, Greenbelt, Maryland USA Lines: 29 Message-ID: References: <1995Nov8.024235.8982@lafn.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: access2.digex.net ad747@lafn.org (Alan Corlin) writes: >I am looking for the operating and service manual for a J.I.L. SX-400 >Scanner. If you know where I can get a photo copy please let me know. >Thanks Alan, AA6DW ad747@lafn.org I suspect that you should save your time. It took me a great deal of tooth pulling to get my copy way back in 1984-ish. I have a gut feeling that the USA distributor has long since vanished. Good riddence, since they didn't seem too interested in support of any kind. Plus, I think the whole product line is a dog. The only reason I use mine is because it is here and it is almost adequate for monitoring a local repeater. I don't have the heart to sell it to someone who actually wants to use it as a scanner. I do have all of the converters, if you want to buy them off of me real cheap. I simply have no use for them considering all the other equipment I have to do the job these days. -- Warning: "Form's" is possesive, "forms" is plural. Fatal errors: 0 Non-fatal errors: 1 (and counting) finger bote@access.digex.net for PGP key to encrypt email to me. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: WTP <75353.225@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: JPS Communications Date: 16 Nov 1995 17:59:55 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48fu6r$clo$1@mhade.production.compuserve.com> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40790 alt.radio.scanner:25217 I would like to hear from people who have used any of theJPS Communications noise reduction devices with scanners. I livein New York City, where Because of where I live, I experience a great deal ofnoise in my reception. I am thinking of purchasing a noisereduction device from JPS Communic I am Richard, 75353.225@compuserv.com. Thanks. -- 75353.225@compuserv.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.netusa1.net!usenet From: smokiejo@netusa1.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: kenwood 5000 Date: 20 Nov 1995 02:57:46 GMT Organization: NetUSA1 Inc. Lines: 1 Message-ID: <48oqra$rub@news.netusa1.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 6k048.netusa1.net FOR SALE KENWOOD 5000 LIKE NEW USE ABOUT 30HRS.HAVE MANUAL AND BOX PAY $995 ASKING 600.CAN E-MAIL ME AT smokiejo@netusa1.net From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!nntp1.jpl.nasa.gov!netline-fddi.jpl.nasa.gov!cyamamot From: cyamamot@kilroy.jpl.nasa.gov (Cliff Yamamoto) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: LAPD *not* on 800 (was Re: LAPD switching to 800.) Date: 19 Nov 1995 20:58:03 GMT Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA USA Lines: 77 Message-ID: <48o5or$eci@netline-fddi.jpl.nasa.gov> References: <48amm5$7ul@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <48etd0$ftb@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: kilroy.jpl.nasa.gov Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In article <48etd0$ftb@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> wrote: >ericf3e@aol.com (EricF3E) wrote: >>I have been watching all the posting regarding the LAPD switch to 800. >>From what I have heard, it is true. It is also true that they just got a >>bunch of new freqs, as well as the Astro radios. >>Is LAPD switching to 800? It appears so. WHEN will LAPD >>make the cutover? Years from now... > > However, i'm not aware of any divisions that are no longer on the >old 506-507 frequencies, they all still to be active. I'm worried >that i soon wont be able to scan at work in South Central (77th) > i'd hate to not know just why that air unit is over our shop !!! >Randy I too have been following this thread until I could obtain some truth about all this before saying anything. The truth is LAPD is *NOT* switching to 800MHz. LAFD is already on 800 and all other city related services (dog catcher, traffic lights, etc) will switch to the Ericsson 800 MHz trunked system. Regarding LAPD trunking UHF-T... that *might* happen, but it will not happen on dispatch frequencies. If it does happen, it will happen on Tac/Citywide type channels that are not keyed down continuously like dispatch usually is on Friday/Saturday night. For those who care, here are some other misc ramblings : - The important goal at the moment is to start using the new 48x/50x frequencies they were given a few years ago. Right now they have *none* of the new ones tied into dispatch. Only a couple are in use due to stand-alone repeaters they've put up to convince the FCC they are busy. - In the interim, LAPD is building their own MODAT decoders in a attempt to start using these frequencies. Motorola no longer supports or builds MODAT equipment. - LAPD's goal is to have every officer with his/her own Rover. Right now, the main attention is getting everyone a Astro. - BTW, the only reason the new Astros even support MODAT is because LAPD insisted they (Motorola) put it in, otherwise the Astros would be useless. - Old MX-350 Rovers are being permanently left in Convertacoms so the officers no longer need to remove their radios each time they enter/leave the car. - After every officer has his/her own Astro, LAPD will attempt to switch from MODAT to MDC-1200 - When this occurs, it is unknown if LAPD will install Astro vehicle adapters or get mobile units that support MDC-1200. Initially, officers thrashed the AVA's since they are not built as well as the Convertacoms. - As the Digicom MDT-800s in the cars breakdown, they will be replaced with MDT-850 models that combine the RF module and Logic/Decode module in the same housing as the display/keyboard. The protocol remains the same. - If MDTs are upgraded, they are second in line compared to voice comms upgrades. Although all calls go out on MDT, the possibility of losing the unused 48x/50x freqs back to the FCC is more important. Regarding LA City Ericsson : - The base equipment is in but the system is not fully debugged yet. LA City has a contract with Ericsson to install the system and it is not fully operational at the moment. A majority of the microwave, voters and transmitters are installed but only a dozen or so handhelds have been given out to test the system. LAPD employs 125-140 techs scattered across the city working within each division. The techs stationed at each division are specialized in a what they work on. There are techs for Astros only, mobiles only, base only, etc. These techs have nothing to do with LAFD or the Ericsson system. In LAPD, each system related to dispatch is broken down into fairly small groups. There are groups that only deal with the CAD (Comp Aid Dispatch) system. Also there are separate groups for the hill top radio maintanence, microwave links, and audio switching/routing/recording at dispatch center. Unfortunately, all this means things move very slowly at LA City and ideas are slow to implement. However, you can be sure that the investment LAPD has put into the Astros and the FCC licensing for the other 48x/50x freqs means that it is very, very unlikely LAPD will be leaving UHF anytime soon. - Cliff From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: RandyWal@ix.netcom.com (Randy Walters) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: LAPD switching to 800. Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 08:40:18 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 29 Message-ID: <48etd0$ftb@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <48amm5$7ul@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-la22-19.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Nov 16 12:40:00 AM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 ericf3e@aol.com (EricF3E) wrote: >>I have been watching all the posting regarding the LAPD switch to 800. >>From what I have heard, it is true. It is also true that they just got a >>bunch of new freqs, as well as the Astro radios. The 800 "thing" should >>not be discounted because of the current purchases; just because the freqs >>have been requested or allocated, does not mean that any gov't agency will >>discover how to move at light speed, or even anything approaching >>efficiency. Is LAPD switching to 800? It appears so. WHEN will LAPD >>make the cutover? Years from now... A few months ago the local L.A. news channels had varying stories about the "LAPD going to a new digital system that can't be scanned by high tech criminals, and that several officers will be able to talk at the same time unlike the current system where everybody has to stand by while one officer broadcasts from the field". They also reported that one (unknown) division is already on this new system and the others will follow within the next several months" so maybe it will be a trunked system(?) Not direct quotes but this is what i gleaned from the various versions of the different stations reports. However, i'm not aware of any divisions that are no longer on the old 506-507 frequencies, they all still to be active. I'm worried that i soon wont be able to scan at work in South Central (77th) i'd hate to not know just why that air unit is over our shop !!! Randy From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bighorn.accessnv.com!usenet From: Cliff Gross Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Las Vegas Metro 400 Police Codes Date: 18 Nov 1995 03:02:08 GMT Organization: accessnv.com Lines: 7 Message-ID: <48jibg$3ap@bighorn.accessnv.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bighorn Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Does anyone have a listing of the Las Vegas PD 4XX Police codes. Some are easy to figure out by listening for awhile, others are more difficult and not used much. Yeah I know I could probably go buy a Rad Shack Police Call and they're probably listed there, but most of their freqs are for other states and I can't see buying one just for that (I have most LV police and fire freqs already). Thanks in advance. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.graphics.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!psuvm!dcs4 Organization: Penn State University Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 11:53:54 EST From: Dave Shaffer Message-ID: <95320.115354DCS4@psuvm.psu.edu> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Light on BC100/200XLT ??? Lines: 13 I have a Bearcat 200XLT and previously owned a 100XLT. Both models have a [LIGHT] button, but the light only stays on for a few seconds. It would be nice if there would be an option to override the timer...so the light would stay on longer...say if you were powered from the charger of a vehicle...and battery life was not an issue. Does anyone know of any way to do that? Perhaps an undocumented feature? (I'm wishing for a lot, here, I know, but it *would* be nice, wouldn't it?). - Dave From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx04-46.teleport.com!prografx From: prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Listening to cell calls, is it *REALLY* illegal?!? Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 13:43:48 Organization: PROGRAFX of Oregon Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: <2NOV95.01101257@shrsys.hslc.org> <47a0mb$m0f@globe.indirect.com> <00001ff6+0000309e@msn.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx04-46.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <00001ff6+0000309e@msn.com> MITCH_CURLY@msn.com (Mitchell Bogh) writes: >From: MITCH_CURLY@msn.com (Mitchell Bogh) >Subject: Re: Listening to cell calls, is it *REALLY* illegal?!? >Date: 19 Nov 95 03:48:10 -0800 >you mentioned the ecpa I found some interinsting info whith a recent >trial. In the news it was reported that the California police >department monitored wireless phone calls made from a white 4x4. I >think that if this was true someone in the police dept should have >been prosecuted. What do you think? Mitch That depends on whether there was a court-ordered wire-tap authorization involved. There probably was if you are talking about *THAT* white bronco! Steve From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!delmarva.com!udel!news.udel.edu!usenet From: JOHN <89421@udel.edu> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Looking for those In Delaware Date: 21 Nov 1995 22:37:24 GMT Organization: University of Delaware Lines: 12 Message-ID: <48tkb4$f9n@news.udel.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: hamburg.fllt.udel.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: trooper@udel.edu I am a full time college student who is an ambulance attendant in Delaware and an EMT in Maryland. I attend UDEL and an avid listener to my scanner. I am looking for other people who are avid listeners who are somewhat nearby my location--Newark, Delaware. I mainly listen to DSP and local police/fire jurisdictions, but I am trying to listen to Cecil County and Harford County, Maryland. All replies are appreciated. john From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!treasure.coastalnet.com!usenet From: cn1135@abaco.coastalnet.com (Mark Prescott) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Looking up calls of business band licensees Date: 20 Nov 1995 17:13:19 GMT Organization: Global Information Exchange Corp. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <48qcvf$9v6@treasure.coastalnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm-nb1-35.coastalnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 How can I look up call signs of business band licensees? Mark Prescott cn1135@abaco.coastalnet.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!treasure.coastalnet.com!usenet From: cn1135@abaco.coastalnet.com (Mark Prescott) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looking up calls of business band licensees Date: 21 Nov 1995 17:03:44 GMT Organization: Global Information Exchange Corp. Lines: 21 Message-ID: <48t0pg$4dt@treasure.coastalnet.com> References: <48qcvf$9v6@treasure.coastalnet.com> <48qdcg$h7f@pegasus.starlink.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm-nb1-47.coastalnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 In article <48qdcg$h7f@pegasus.starlink.com>, skypilot@starlink.com says... > >cn1135@abaco.coastalnet.com (Mark Prescott) wrote: >>How can I look up call signs of business band licensees? > >You need a database of the business-band lisence holders for the area you >are interested in. >PerCom puts out CDs with this info on them, as well as other suppliers, >too. >Bill > I was hoping there would be a database at a ftp/www site. Thanks Mark From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cirrus.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!olivea!spool.mu.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!news.proaxis.com!usenet From: griffy@proaxis.com (Call me Mr.!) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looks like CIA want to use scanners Date: 16 Nov 1995 03:07:59 GMT Organization: ProAxis Communications, Inc. (503) 757-0248 Lines: 16 Message-ID: <48e9uf$m8b@news.proaxis.com> References: <47c673$qlm@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <47rhmn$rq1@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> <30A251FE.CA1@eznet.net> <482h41$q03@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <30A579BE.124D@eznet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp101.proaxis.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 ...........(snip)....................... >> As for YOU, Mr. Stark, you LAWYER, you should go take a course in >> REALITY. Perhaps it'll wake you up. ...........(snip)....................... >DO about it? Point 3 above is just more anarchistic whining. Either >participate in making the system work or keep quiet. ...........(snip)....................... Good point! We still have a system citizens can participate in,even if it does have problems.We all need to exercise our democracy just as our bodies. Our democracy today has a flabby ass and a major beer-gut. Anybody in this group know the function of TV in our society?It's to keep us stupid and passive.Not that it was invented for this purpose,but it worked out quite well that way. :-( From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!demon!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!sunews!suma3!swpminer From: "Benjamin Miners." Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Met. data sources ? (UK) Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 15:28:48 +0000 Organization: University of Reading, U.K. Lines: 6 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: suma3-e2.reading.ac.uk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Any information, or ideas for location of information, on meteorological data (forecast/reports) available on HF/VHF/UHF would be much appreciated. Interested primarily in plain language but also RTTY, I assume there are services for aviation/marine users ? Please post to: B.P.Miners@rdg.ac.uk, thanks in advance. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!netaxs.com!usenet From: "Scott A. McMullan" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,phl.forsale,pa.forsale,misc.forsale.non-computer Subject: Misc RF equipment forsale Date: Thu, 16 Nov 95 21:39:57 EST Organization: Net Access - Philadelphia's Internet Connection Lines: 40 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: wyndmoor1-26.slip.netaxs.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40915 phl.forsale:15390 pa.forsale:16653 misc.forsale.non-computer:21038 (my apologies to readers in rec.radio.scanner; while this is not exactly scanner equipment, I have often found very informed and interested people there, and thought some of this may be of interest in that group) I have several pieces of RF equipment that I don't understand and have no use for. If you can make use of any of the following items, please make me an offer. 1 Miteq Phase Lock Oscillator model PLO-681.4A-0-15PX17 1 Miteq Phase Lock Oscillator model PLO-283.83A-0-15PX13 (There are some sheets of data about these PLO's, but I don't know enough to be able to interpret them. The data sheets indicate that these have been factory repaired) 10 RLC Electronics small doohickeys. The printing on them says 'MFR 12598 F-8665-1'. A data sheet with them says stuff like 'passband 29.1-30.6 mHz'. Are these passband filters? 1 KDI/Triangle Electronics Pin Diode Attenuator. Data sheets with this say things like '5.0-15.0GHz 64db' Factory repaired. 1 Abbott Technologies box (sensor unit?) model Z5B20 1 Abbott Technologies box (sensor unit?) model Z2BX1-20 Factory repaired, still in factory repack (plastic on cardboard). These look the same except for the model number. If you recognize any of these things, please send me a note; I have no idea what they are for. I got them as part of a lot in a surplus sale... there were other things in the lot I understood, but these are pretty much a mystery. I'll be happy to try to answer any questions about these things if you're interested in them. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!freenet.vancouver.bc.ca!andyc From: andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Modifying cordless phone for security Date: 18 Nov 1995 10:37:38 GMT Organization: Vancouver Regional FreeNet Lines: 15 Message-ID: <48kd1i$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Can a simple cordless phone be modified for added security? How about simple speech inversion, one that produces donald duck effects? In the handset, there is this wire that connects to the antenna: can one add some simple inversion circuit between this wire and the antenna? But how about the base unit? Just a quick thought... :) -- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!novia!news.inc.net!news.sol.net!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!news.delphi.com!usenet From: Piran Mohazzabi Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Modifying cordless phone for security Date: Sat, 18 Nov 95 21:43:17 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 5 Message-ID: References: <48kd1i$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1f.delphi.com X-To: Andy Charles It is much cheaper to buy a cordless phone with a speech inversion, rather than to modify aphone, because a speech inversion unit costs around $80 from Ramsey Electronic plus combersum wiring it to the phone, while a cordless phone with speech inversion is around $90 check with your local Radio Shack. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:29 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!newsfeed.cit.cornell.edu!cornellcs!rochester!udel!gatech2!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!van-bc!io.org!torfree!bw201 From: bw201@torfree.net (Bob Levitt) Subject: Mods for the Pro-2027? Message-ID: Organization: Toronto Free-Net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 16:33:52 GMT Lines: 4 Are there any mods for the Radio Shack Pro-2027 that restore the cellular frequencies and provide the correct frequency spacing? Thanks From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:30 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newsflash.concordia.ca!sunqbc.risq.net!hobbit.ireq.hydro.qc.ca!news From: vaillan@ireq.hydro.qc.ca (Clement Vaillancourt) Subject: Re: Montreal X-Nntp-Posting-Host: barde.ireq.hydro.qc.ca Message-ID: Sender: news@ireq.hydro.qc.ca (Netnews Admin) Reply-To: vaillan@ireq.hydro.qc.ca Organization: Hydro-Quebec (IREQ) References: Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 13:26:37 GMT Lines: 17 In article , bear@204.50.80.201 (Paul Chicoine) writes: >Where is the place to go in Montreal to check out scanners, aside from >Radio shack. You can call: radio progressive 1-800-363-0930 They are at: 8104a transcanadienne St-laurent this is just a bit east of the Dorval Airport on hy 40 east service road. -- Clement Vaillancourt, _/_/ Institut de Recherche d'Hydro-Quebec Analyste, _/_/ 1800 Boul. Lionel-Boulet, Varennes Informatique scientifique _/_/ P. Quebec, Canada, J3X 1S1 Internet: vaillan@ireq.hydro.qc.ca _/_/ Tel:+1 514 652 8238 Radio-Amateur: VE2HQJ@VE2CRL.#MTL.PQ.CAN.NA _/_/ Fax:+1 514 652 8309 http://dori.ireq.hydro.qc.ca:8080/home/vaillan/vaillan.html _/_/ From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:31 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!lafn.org!lafn.org!ab910 From: ab910@lafn.org (M. Davies) Subject: Motorola Saber info wanted, please X-Nntp-Posting-Host: lafn.org Message-ID: <1995Nov19.093055.5221@lafn.org> Sender: news@lafn.org Reply-To: ab910@lafn.org (M. Davies) Organization: The Los Angeles Free-Net Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 09:30:55 GMT Lines: 29 Hi all. I just paid $750. for an as-new Saber III. Great! But, now I need to know how to set the program options. Since I didn't get an owners manual I have little idea what some of these icons in the display mean. Is there an FAQ on the net for Sabers? I see alot of interest in them on the Usenet. How do I set the program options to best effect? What works well and what won't is what I'm asking. I do have access to a programer. Advice? Pointers? Scanned in manual? M. Davies -- SALE. Yes! Be the first one on your block to take over the world. The Super-Conductive Magnetic Infindibulator. Only $99,999.00 ( As seen in the Farmers Almanac.) From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!news.paonline.com!news From: "William J. (Bill) Fischer" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorola Secure-Clear Cordless Date: 17 Nov 1995 18:08:19 GMT Organization: Electronic Countermeasures Inc. Lines: 19 Message-ID: <48ij2j$qiq@news.paonline.com> References: <48geau$55l@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <48h2hp$nrd@spartacus.hula.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 198.53.165.208 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) wrote: >[snip] >>Any good cordless out there (49Mhz/900Mhz) with better security measurement >>like digital encryption or something? A Tropez Digital 900DL by VTech is available from Office Depot in Canada. I use one in the office and both the audio quality and range are excellent. -- Best regards, Bill Fischer @ Electronic Countermeasures Inc. 65 - 31 Avenue South West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2S 2Y7 Voice (403) 233-0644, Fax (403) 233-8849 MailTo:bill.fischer@T8000.com Visit http://www.t8000.com/eci/brief.htm for a brochure and software demo. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!freenet.vancouver.bc.ca!andyc From: andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorola Secure-Clear Cordless Date: 18 Nov 1995 05:51:11 GMT Organization: Vancouver Regional FreeNet Lines: 26 Message-ID: <48js8f$d0q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> References: <48geau$55l@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <48h2hp$nrd@spartacus.hula.net> <48ij2j$qiq@news.paonline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] William J. (Bill) Fischer (bill.fischer@t8000.com) wrote: : andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) wrote: : >[snip] : >>Any good cordless out there (49Mhz/900Mhz) with better security measurement : >>like digital encryption or something? : A Tropez Digital 900DL by VTech is available from Office Depot in Canada. I use one : in the office and both the audio quality and range are excellent. : -- : Best regards, : Bill Fischer @ Electronic Countermeasures Inc. : 65 - 31 Avenue South West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2S 2Y7 : Voice (403) 233-0644, Fax (403) 233-8849 : MailTo:bill.fischer@T8000.com : Visit http://www.t8000.com/eci/brief.htm for a brochure and software demo. -- Ahhh... but does it come with spread spectrum? If I'm not mistaken, it only has something like 1 million digital codes. People can still hear you using scanner? From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!novia!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!allinux2.alliance.net!gr17.ppp.alliance.net!user From: clarkan@mail.alliance.net (Andrew D. Clark) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorola Secure-Clear Cordless Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 20:06:12 -0500 Organization: Belches, Inc. Lines: 26 Message-ID: References: <48geau$55l@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: gr17.ppp.alliance.net In article <48geau$55l@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca>, andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) wrote: :Saw this interesting device at a local store. It is a flip-phone type :cordless and small and has all the goodies for a typical cordless but :no display. The only intresting thing about this device is that it :has scrambling added to its two-way handset <-> base. : :Is this thing that secure as it claims? I actually tried the demo on :this unit, and heard sound like donald duck. Must be simple speech :inversion trick only and can be decoded easily? : :Any good cordless out there (49Mhz/900Mhz) with better security measurement :like digital encryption or something? : The AT&T 9100 and 9120 are digital 900 MHz phones. I own a 9120, and my scanner didn't even stop while i searched the 902-928 band with the phone on. -- +-----------------------------------------------------------------+ | The preceding was a test of the emergency broadcast system. In | | the event of a real emergency, it would have been directly | | followed by widespread panic and fear fanned by the media. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Andrew D. Clark | clarkan@mail.alliance.net | I'm listening. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------+ From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: batwing@digital.net (Doug) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorola Secure-Clear Cordless Date: 19 Nov 1995 14:26:05 GMT Organization: Florida Online Lines: 9 Message-ID: <48nept$q22@ddi2.digital.net> References: <48geau$55l@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <48h2hp$nrd@spartacus.hula.net> <48ij2j$qiq@news.paonline.com> <48js8f$d0q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: @pm4_19.digital.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 To be short the phone is a piece of shit. Crappy audio and speech inversion. Not a good combination for a cordless. Buy a Tropez, buy anything spread spectrum/digital. Doug From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!newsfeed.cit.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!news.cerf.net!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!spool.mu.edu!daily-planet.execpc.com!usenet From: mielkeg@milwaukee.tec.wi.us (gerry) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: motron rf fingerprinter? Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 18:45:15 GMT Organization: Exec-PC BBS - Milwaukee, WI Lines: 47 Message-ID: <48il6p$cm1@daily-planet.execpc.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: camelot.execpc.com seguine@interval.com (Christopher Seguine) chiseled in stone: >Anyone know anything about this: >"TXID-1 $699 >Every carrier operated radio has a fingerprint when keyed. The TXID-1 >captures, stores, compares, and analyzes those FingerPrints. Includes >CTCSS,DCS,DTMF decoding, Deviation Measurements, Spectrum Occupancy, plus >more! >PC plug-in board with software >Motron Electronics >Eugene, Oregon" >-- >Christopher Seguine seguine@interval.com >Interval Research Corporation This is a board that operates with a suitable receiver and computer, to identify a transmitter that is being used in an un-identified manner. By identifying transmitters that are known, this will show the user which of these transmitters is being used without proper proceedure. Examples include fleet radio operators who wish to identify abusers, Amateur Radio operators that cause malicious interference and other survalence needs. The unit can quite accurately id individual transmitters, using the characteristic frequency instability of the first few milliseconds of each transmission. It is even possible to exclude that transmitter from keying up repeaters if desired. A demonstration that I observed was very impressive. Once my personal transmitter was logged in, subsequent transmissions were identified with my name and radio type! It really works! These guys really have it right! Sincerely, Nels.... Nels Harvey, WA9JOB Chairman, WI Association of Repeaters 2104 W. County Line Rd. V.P. Mid-America Coordination Council (MACC) Mequon, WI 53092 Packet: WA9JOB@WA9POV.#MKE.WI.US.NOAM (W.A.R.) (414)241-3769 Greetings from "The Jolly Ole Bootlegger". From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.accessone.com!news From: davew@blarg.net (Dave Whitney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Multiple Antenna's Date: 20 Nov 1995 19:12:23 GMT Organization: Whitney Computer Service Lines: 6 Message-ID: <48qjun$i9d@news.accessone.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: davew.accessone.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Looking to run 2 antennas connected to a BNC T connecter, 1 for 43Mhz and 1 for the 150-450Mhz range. Good/Bad? The correct way to do this if there is one? DaveW http://www.wcs-online.com/wa-freq.html From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!cygnus.com!cygnus.com!rob From: rob@cygnus.com (Rob Savoye) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Need Oklahoma City Freqs Date: 16 Nov 1995 08:53:31 -0800 Organization: Cygnus Support Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: cygnus.com I'll be in the Oklahoma City <-> Stillwater area next week, does anyone have some freqs I can use while I'm there ? I've already got the repeater guide, but was looking for Forest Service and Laww Enforcement stuff. - rob - -- Cygnus Support << KERNEL: Panic, core dumped >> Headquarters PO Box 1006 Darkstar crashes, 1937 Landings Drive Nederland, CO 80466 pouring its light into ashes, Mountain View, CA 94043 +1 (303) 258-0506 reason tatters, ... +1 (415) 903-1400 From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.intellinet.com!usenet From: lflaxman@intellinet.com (LF) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: NEW AR8000 Program - Help Wanted! Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 16:08:22 GMT Organization: IntelliNet-ISP, LLC. 1-800-290-7677 Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48stnm$nmb@zeus.intellinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: md-029.lit.intellinet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 Hello - I am in the process of writing a full-featured program (in Visual Basic 4.0) to control the AR8000. It will have all of the "best " features of such commercial packages as ScanStar Commercial, and the AR8000 Toolkit for the Mac. I desperately need help! If anyone would be interested in coauthoring this, or help to code, please mail me. I think this could be a great program, but it needs some more experienced programmers. Larry From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!sun4nl!xs4all!usenet From: rienu@worldcity.nl (rinus nienhuis) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Optoelectronics Scout/any good???? Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 19:00:05 GMT Organization: XS4ALL, networking for the masses Lines: 22 Message-ID: <48laqe$pk3@news.xs4all.nl> References: <489ae9$6f9@thor.atcon.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dyna5.worldcity.nl X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 tpenn@ATCON.COM (Todd Penney) wrote: >is this thing worth having? >i'm interested in hearing from people who >have one,does it do a good job of "pulling" >those secret frequencies out of the air?? >if i see someone talking on something,i >want to be able to use it to capture their >operating frequency. >will it do this or is it just a test insrtument???? >thanks for any help you can give Dear todd, I recently bought the scout model 40 and it works very well exactly for your job! i also bought a aor8000 scanner and with the scout it can do reaction tune also that is very easy and works very good yours sincerly rienu@worldcity.nl From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.starlink.com!usenet From: Bill Funk Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: pd-102 Date: 18 Nov 1995 18:16:59 GMT Organization: Star Link Internet Services Lines: 24 Message-ID: <48l7ur$bqa@pegasus.starlink.com> References: <48bdrj$i8e@news.atlantech.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-29.starlink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) ramoore@atlantech.net (randy moore) wrote: >Hi.. I am new to this news group, and I was wondering, what >is pd-102?? is it a program to decode pager pocscag? I >want to do this.. and have no idea where to turn for info. >I was under the assumption that, by now, someone would have >written software, and designed a simple interface, to do >this? Is there such a thing? and if so, where can I get >ahold of the softwre? Thanks for your time.. > PD102 is a shareware program designed to decode POCSAG pager signals. I'm able to get the registered program for you, if you want it. PD has some design parameters that make it not really suitable for US use, yet. It's being upgraded as we type. It's made by a person in the UK. It will decode POCSAG only, and only at 512 or 1200 baud. No GOLAY, nothing over 1200 baud. Here in Phoenix, that just doesn't cut it. Message Tracker is a much better (and more expensive) alternative. It does all the PD program does, plus GOLAY, and 2400 baud auto detection. The drawback is the cost: I paid $180US for the middle version. You can get more info on MT at: KLTsupport@aol.com Hope this helps. Bill From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: tomrector@aol.com (Tom Rector) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: PGH, Pa Frequencies Needed Date: 21 Nov 1995 09:08:40 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 21 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48smh8$8d2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tomrector@aol.com (Tom Rector) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am looking for a list of Police, Fire and EMS frequencies for the following Pittsburgh, Pa communities: Baldwin Twp. Castle Shannon Dormont Green Tree Mt. Lebanon Whitehall If you have any of these, please e-mail me. Thanks! Also, if anyone has a list for Allegheny County in PA, I would like that too. ************************************************************* Thomas D. Rector Pittsburgh, PA tomrector@aol.com ************************************************************* From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!novia!news.inc.net!news.sol.net!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!thunder.sbay.org!solis!gary.sellani From: gary.sellani@solis.sbay.org (Gary Sellani) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: POCSAG Decoder op-amp hin Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 04:38:00 GMT Message-ID: <95111521282911392@solis.sbay.org> Organization: SOLIS BBS, Santa Clara Co S/O, San Jose, CA Distribution: world Lines: 21 PS>From: peter_simpson@3mail.3com.com (Peter Simpson) PS>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner PS>Subject: POCSAG Decoder op-amp hints PS>Date: 14 Nov 95 12:15:53 GMT PS>Message-ID: <3935@bridge2.NSD.3Com.COM> PS>Organization: 3Com Corporation PS> Peter Simpson, KA1AXY Linux! Peter_Simpson@3mail.3com.com PS> 3Com Corporation The free Unix (508) 264-1719 voice PS> Boxborough, MA 01719 for the 386 (508) 264-1418 fax Peter: I saw you name go by and wondered if you ever saw the mobile data terminal "samples" I posted. If not, I'll send them directly to you. They are time and voltage in a format that most spreadsheets can read. Gary * SLMR 2.1a * Newt: Dfn: 1) Cool reptile 2) Crooked politician From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.starlink.com!usenet From: Bill Funk Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: POCSAG Decoder op-amp hints Date: 18 Nov 1995 18:21:44 GMT Organization: Star Link Internet Services Lines: 21 Message-ID: <48l87o$bqa@pegasus.starlink.com> References: <3935@bridge2.NSD.3Com.COM> <48bof2$29f@uucp.intac.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-29.starlink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) >I've done _considerable_ experimentation with the "public domain" POCSAC >decoder, as well as written my own version. From my experience, I would >suggest that the single most important factor in sucessfully decoding POCSAG is >to modify the receiver to bring out a good clean signal dirrectly from the FM >discriminator, _before_ any de-emphisis. Most any op-amp or comparator will do >nicely to square-up the resulting signal. > >Regards, > > - Thom - > If by "public domain" POCSAG decoder, you mean PD v.1.02, the PD stands for "POCSAG Decoder", not public domain. It's Peter's shareware version of the registered program. The docs do say it works better with a discriminator output, too. Message Tracker works with my PRO-43's headphone out very well, at a cost ($180US). Bill From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!news.consultix.com!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.starlink.com!usenet From: Bill Funk Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: POCSAG Decoder op-amp hints Date: 20 Nov 1995 17:32:54 GMT Organization: Star Link Internet Services Lines: 15 Message-ID: <48qe46$h7f@pegasus.starlink.com> References: <3935@bridge2.NSD.3Com.COM> <48bof2$29f@uucp.intac.com> <48l87o$bqa@pegasus.starlink.com> <1995Nov20.081102.681@flying-disk.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-0.starlink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) frisbie@flying-disk.com (Alan Frisbie) wrote: .. > >> If by "public domain" POCSAG decoder, you mean PD v.1.02, ... > >> Message Tracker works with my PRO-43's headphone out very well, at a cost > >Where can I get more information on (and purchase) these programs? PD is shareware, and can be found a lot of places. Message Tracker info can be had from: KLTsupport@aol.com Hope this helps. Bill From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!flying!frisbie From: frisbie@flying-disk.com (Alan Frisbie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: POCSAG Decoder op-amp hints Message-ID: <1995Nov20.081102.681@flying-disk.com> Date: 20 Nov 95 08:11:01 PST References: <3935@bridge2.NSD.3Com.COM> <48bof2$29f@uucp.intac.com> <48l87o$bqa@pegasus.starlink.com> Organization: Flying Disk Systems, Inc. Lines: 16 Could someone tell me what a POCSAG signal is composed of? I am seeing a signal that I am unsure of, but suspect is POCSAG. It has a "run-in" of 1200 Hz, with data consisting of one or more cycles of 1200/2400 Hz. > If by "public domain" POCSAG decoder, you mean PD v.1.02, ... > Message Tracker works with my PRO-43's headphone out very well, at a cost Where can I get more information on (and purchase) these programs? -- Alan E. Frisbie Frisbie@Flying-Disk.Com -- Flying Disk Systems, Inc. -- 4759 Round Top Drive (213) 256-2575 (voice) -- Los Angeles, CA 90065 (213) 258-3585 (FAX) From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.tcd.net!news From: randolph@tcd.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: pro-37 external power? Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 14:38:31 GMT Organization: The Computer Den, Inc. Evanston WY Lines: 24 Message-ID: <48kr4o$3bl@news.tcd.net> References: <48ipta$t21@taurus.sgi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip1.cheyenne.tcd.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Ed Wolf wrote: >I wonder if it matters or not to use a 9.6 volt supply/charge as >opposed to the recomended 9.0 volts? open voltage on a 9.0 volt >adapter is over 11 volts, wheras the open voltage on the 9.6 supply >is 9.6. I know that open voltage does not really mean anything, but >I would think that a well regulated 9.6 supply would not hurt.????? >-- > This be from Wolfie, Pittsburgh.PA =o&>o > International Order of Old Bastards #982442 > North American 40+ Touring Riders - Pittsburgh Chapter > wolfie@sgi.net Ed.. Most radios that require 9 volts can even handle 12 continuous (at least that's been my experience and won't actually recommend that to anyone) The 9.6 volt charger/adapter will work just fine. I use one one several of my hand-held RS scanners. Roger From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!newsgate.watson.ibm.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.ixl.net!irina.ixl.net!border From: border@I_should_put_my_domain_in_etc_NNTP_INEWS_DOMAIN (Seff) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Pro-51 Wanted Date: 20 Nov 1995 00:48:25 GMT Organization: Internet Exchange Limited (IXL) Lines: 3 Message-ID: <48oj8p$gfd@fuji.ixl.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: irina.ixl.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] If anyone is selling an old used radio shack pro-51, drop me a line at axb52@po.cwru.edu or use the address on this post. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!usenet From: haycock_c@compsc.mercer.peachnet.edu (cmh) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: PRO-60 Test/Diag Modes Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 18:51:31 GMT Organization: MindSpring Enterprises Lines: 10 Message-ID: <48iliv$18sk@firehose.mindspring.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: max1-dyn22.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99a.107 Does anyone know if there are any test modes for diagnostic modes for the PRO-60? I read a message earlier indicating that they do exist for other models. If anyone knows where I can get these, please email or post it here for the rest of the newsgroup to see. Thanks, Carlton From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!spool.mu.edu!torn!news.unb.ca!scratchy.mi.net!usenet From: karlhoyt@mi.net (Karl Hoyt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Pro25 Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 03:52:26 GMT Organization: Maritime Internet Services Lines: 6 Message-ID: <48h11r$hrt@scratchy.mi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dancor.mi.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Does anyone know of any modifications for cell freq's on the PRO-25 scanners? These are fairly new. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!olivea!venus.sun.com!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.flinet.com!usenet From: p007573b@pbfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us (John Martin) Newsgroups: rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.scanner,rec.video.cable-tv Subject: Re: Public Usenet News Sources- and AOL'ers Date: 18 Nov 1995 06:55:18 GMT Organization: Seflin FreeNet Lines: 21 Distribution: world Message-ID: <48k00m$6v7@news.flinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wpb67.flinet.com X-Newsreader: Not at all Xref: news.epix.net rec.pyrotechnics:37735 rec.radio.scanner:40836 rec.video.cable-tv:17959 In article <48g81q$5rv@mars.earthlink.net>, bigdas@earthlink.net says... > >This Martin cross posted the same message on practially every >newsgroup on the globe. I won't waste time replying to it. > >DAS (Satisfied AOL customer) > Satisfied AOL customer??? I guess that's why you used earthlink.net to post your message. BTW- I see on the TV another satisfied AOL customer got busted today. Saw em' hauled away in handcuffs. While you have somewhere else to post from most AOL'ers don't and DO need other options. Like my list of Public Usenet News Sources where they can post without havin' AOL watch their every move. Send 5 dollars CASH, no checks or M.O.s. and your E-Mail address to. John Martin 4645 Gulfstream Rd. #214 Lake Worth, FL 33461 USA From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!thunder.sbay.org!solis!gary.sellani From: gary.sellani@solis.sbay.org (Gary Sellani) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Question about AOR3000A ? Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 04:23:00 GMT Message-ID: <95111521282811390@solis.sbay.org> Organization: SOLIS BBS, Santa Clara Co S/O, San Jose, CA Distribution: world Lines: 38 SO>From: root@rwx.berlin.snafu.de (Solon) SO>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner SO>Subject: Question about AOR3000A ?? SO>Date: 13 Nov 1995 17:55:07 GMT SO>Message-ID: <4880pr$fc@unlisys.unlisys.net> SO>Organization: PyroDesign Berlin SO>Today I saw an ad from an electronic market here Berlin about an AOR3000A SO>scanner, it was selling for around $ 650. It reaches from 0.01 - 2026 MHZ SO>they said and has a RS-232 port. SO>Any qualitative comments on this ? SO>Is there any software outside (Amiga/MS-DOS/Win) available, perhaps SO>shareware ? SO>Is this little thing worth its money ? It is a good lo-band on up scanner, but an average HF radio. At $650, buy it before I do. It goes for a grand new. The only drawback is that it is not portable. It is best used with a computer to drive it. It is very sensitive and at the same time does not have intermod problems. The software is available (scanstar, scancat, etc) and reasonably priced. If you don't want it, please tell me how to get it. SO>Thank you for answers... SO>bye SO> Solon * SLMR 2.1a * MAO: POLITAL POWER COMES FROM THE BARREL OF A GUN From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ecrc.de!news.mch.sni.de!news.scn.de!news From: Guenter Koellner Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Question about AOR3000A ?? Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 08:30:37 -0800 Organization: Siemens Business Services Lines: 44 Message-ID: <30AA15AD.3AF1@SCN.DE> References: <4880pr$fc@unlisys.unlisys.net> <489ulo$17tc@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 218.20.20.14 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b1 (Windows; I; 16bit) Rich Bellin wrote: > > In <4880pr$fc@unlisys.unlisys.net>, root@rwx.berlin.snafu.de (Solon) writes: > > > >Today I saw an ad from an electronic market here Berlin about an AOR3000A > >scanner, it was selling for around $ 650. It reaches from 0.01 - 2026 MHZ > >they said and has a RS-232 port. > > > >Any qualitative comments on this ? > >Is there any software outside (Amiga/MS-DOS/Win) available, perhaps > >shareware ? > > > >Is this little thing worth its money ? > > > > > >Thank you for answers... > > Hello, I am also using the scanner. I agree with the following: - computer interface is slow. I mostly miss that it is not possible to start the scanner (which is very fast) and then read back a used freq. - on hf its useable, but large signals may interfere with lower. I mostly have to use the attenuator then. I have a modification inside which enables me to switch on a narrow AM filter, and thats really useful. I verfied the sensitifity: * on 70cm (432 MHz) I compared it to my IC475 when doing EME (Earth-Moon-Earth) reception. It was a little bit worse, but signals copied with the ham radio transceiver were also readable. * on 23cm (1296MHz) I compared it to my Standard C-568 triband handy. RX sensitifity is equal or better, but the audio is really better as it has a larger loudspeaker. much fun with the radio! vy 73, Guenter, DL4MEA@DB0KCP.#BAY.DEU.EU (AX.25) KOELLNER@SCN.DE (Internet) HTTP://WWW.SCN.DE/~KOELLNER (WWW) From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.oz.net!news From: markj@got.net (Mr.News) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: R.S. Freq Counter:Freq Ranges Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 11:17:41 GMT Organization: News Intelligence Systems USA Lines: 17 Message-ID: <48n59e$5lh@emerald.oz.net> Reply-To: markj@got.net NNTP-Posting-Host: markj.got.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 The Radio Shack Frequency Counter has published freq ranges of 1mhz to 1300mhz. NOT TRUE! I tested it with my TV News Microwave transmitter and guess what.... It read 2102.00mhz That's the center freq for 2ghz microwave ch-7 (TV Live Trucks) So it "reads much higher then the "published" specs! Anybody know just how "high" it will go??? Mr.News From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!pipeline!not-for-mail From: rhamil@nyc.pipeline.com (Robert Hamilton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Racing Team Frequencies Date: 19 Nov 1995 15:03:38 -0500 Organization: The Pipeline Lines: 6 Message-ID: <48o2iq$ene@pipe3.nyc.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe3.nyc.pipeline.com X-PipeUser: rhamil X-PipeHub: nyc.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (Robert Hamilton) X-Newsreader: The Pipeline v3.3.0 The current issue, Jan 1996, of Circle Track has a full page listing of Busch Grand National and Nascar Winston Cup team frequencies on the last page. -- Bob Hamilton From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!world!blanket.mitre.org!linus.mitre.org!news.mitre.org!m14494-mac.mitre.org!user From: mwhite@mitre.org (Michael White) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shacks Freq counter Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 10:32:19 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 24 Message-ID: References: <48b8cs$g1u@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b27.1+ Chin-pan C Huang wrote: > Hey, I just recently purchased radio shacks freq counter... $79.00 is an > attractive price - the question is, does it do what I need it to? > > Here is my situation. I see a security guard across the street, maybe down > a block. Can I pull up my RS counter and get his frequency?... > Is this counter gonna work in these situations, or do I need something better? The counter is intended to be *attached* to the circuit being measured. If you put an antenna on the input, you can pick up signels from a tranmitter a few *inches* away, maybe a few feet if it's a powerful transmitter. There is a device that will do what you want; it's called the Opto-Scout. It has greater sensitivity, and therefore range, and is intended for just the sort of signal-sniffing you're thinking of. I think it sells for around $300. Disclaimer: no connection with Opto-anything. -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!newsgate.watson.ibm.com!swiss.ans.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-vanc1-28.teleport.com!user From: relanejr@teleport.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shacks Freq counter Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 19:14:42 -0700 Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 25 Message-ID: References: <48b8cs$g1u@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-vanc1-28.teleport.com In article <48b8cs$g1u@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu>, cchst14+@pitt.edu (Chin-pan C Huang) wrote: > Hey, I just recently purchased radio shacks freq counter... $79.00 is an > attractive price - the question is, does it do what I need it to? > > Here is my situation. I see a security guard across the street, maybe down > a block. Can I pull up my RS counter and get his frequency? Im assuming I can > get his receive by a standard shift(+ or -) ... > > Next situation. I'm in a hotel, see a lady talking down the hall on a walkie > talkie- Can I pull this out and get the frequency? > > I've been messing with fastfood low power repeaters, and RS's counter > does NOT lock on any freq..... I was standing RIGHT next to the transmitter > Im sure this would be a strong signal.... > > Is this counter gonna work in these situations, or do I need something better? > > Thanks What is the part number of this freq counter? I can't seem to find it in the Radio shack catalog. Thanks From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:42:59 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!engel From: engel@netcom.com (Panama Mike) Subject: Re: Radio Shacks Freq counter In-Reply-To: mwhite@mitre.org's message of Thu, 16 Nov 1995 10:32:19 -0500 Message-ID: Sender: engel@netcom11.netcom.com Organization: NETCOM On-line services References: <48b8cs$g1u@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 18:33:57 GMT Lines: 21 mwhite@mitre.org wrote: > Chin-pan C Huang wrote: > > > Hey, I just recently purchased radio shacks freq counter... $79.00 is an > > attractive price - the question is, does it do what I need it to? > > > > Here is my situation. I see a security guard across the street, maybe down > > a block. Can I pull up my RS counter and get his frequency?... > > > Is this counter gonna work in these situations, or do I need something better? > > The counter is intended to be *attached* to the circuit being measured. If > you put an antenna on the input, you can pick up signels from a tranmitter > a few *inches* away, maybe a few feet if it's a powerful transmitter. I've used my Radio Shack counter just like Chin-pan C Huang wants too. It's worked fine across 20 feet to pick up the freq. of security at stadium events. Mike E. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!news.consultix.com!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.starlink.com!usenet From: Bill Funk Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shacks Freq counter Date: 18 Nov 1995 18:02:16 GMT Organization: Star Link Internet Services Lines: 22 Message-ID: <48l738$bqa@pegasus.starlink.com> References: <48b8cs$g1u@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-29.starlink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) cchst14+@pitt.edu (Chin-pan C Huang) wrote: >Hey, I just recently purchased radio shacks freq counter... $79.00 is an >attractive price - the question is, does it do what I need it to? .. >Is this counter gonna work in these situations, or do I need something better? > >Thanks > No, it won't. A frequency counter is what's called a 'near field' receiver. That means it has to be real close to a transmitting antenna. How close? That depends on how strong the signal is, but it's usually "real close". For a cordless phone, for example, the two antennas have to be just about touching. For that security guard, maybe a few feet, max. For an FM Broadcast antenna, maybe a hundred yards. They really aren't a 'magic wand' that will be like a scanner in reverse; it simply will not tell you the frequency of a signal you want to hear, unless it can pick that signal out from *all other signals* it hears. Good luck. Bill From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!nntp.primenet.com!news.asu.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!news.Cerritos.edu!vax.cerritos.edu!rosar001 From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Radio Shacks Freq counter Date: 18 Nov 95 10:37:25 PST Organization: Cerritos College, Norwalk CA Lines: 11 Message-ID: <1995Nov18.103725.1@vax.cerritos.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: black.cerritos.edu In the 1996 catalog, it's in page 125, upper left corner. Item #22-305 selling for $79.99 only. Hope this helps! In article , relanejr@teleport.com writes: > > What is the part number of this freq counter? I can't seem to find it in > the Radio shack catalog. > > Thanks From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:02 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!simtel!news.net99.net!news!Home From: DrWho@intel.com Subject: Re: Radio Shacks Freq counter X-Nntp-Posting-Host: tempe95.goodnet.com Message-ID: Sender: news@goodnet.com (News Administrator) Organization: Net Surfer X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 01:30:27 GMT Lines: 47 >engel@netcom.com (Panama Mike) writes: > >>mwhite@mitre.org wrote: > >>I've used my Radio Shack counter just like Chin-pan C Huang wants too. It's >>worked fine across 20 feet to pick up the freq. of security at stadium events. > >>Mike E. > >I'm glad to here this as I just picked one up. However, one of the things I >immediately noticed was the abtrusive antenna. Has anyone had reasonable >luck with a shorter antenna? Any recommendations on a less noticible >antenna? > >Thanks, > >Jeff T. > >Jeff Thompson(jwthomp@uiuc.edu) Consultant - Lante Corporation >http://www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/jwthomp SYTYS Network Security Consulting >SCS System Administrator ACM at UIUC Vice Chair / SigNET Chair Okay, I have had my counter for about 1 year now. I use it with which ever antenna is handy at the time. The reception with a small -db gain antenna isn't all to hot though (I usually just use my scanner rubber duckie). I have picked up freqs from 1 watt VHF transmitter at over 50 yards before with little trouble, however you pratically have to have the counter inches from a TX with very low power output. ie: To get my cordless phone freq, I have to have the antennas almost touching, and about 5 feet for my handheld cellular. There is a GREAT mod for this RF counter that was posted in the newsgroups a few weeks back. Its a hold button (allows you to -pause- the display). I don't recall who posted this mod. **** Basicly you just put a momentary or toggle switch in line between jumper pad TP17 and ground with a 1K ohm resistor on one end. TP17 is on the display side of the ICU a few mm's from the lower right hand corner of the CPU. **** I did this mod and it works great. However its not "my" mod, and I can't recall who origanlly posted it. But there it is, of course the standard disclaimer goes with the mod (If you break something, its not my fault, etc...) Its a good little device for the $$$$ -Lyle Tanner (KC7IPY,ICP927) -radio@goodnet.com -ltanner@indirect.com -http://www.disaster.net/icp/ -http://www.goodnet.com/~radio/ From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:03 1995 Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!torn!nott!cunews!wabakimi!dbowlby From: dbowlby@chat.carleton.ca (Donald Bowlby) Subject: Railway CTCSS tones???? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: wabakimi.carleton.ca Message-ID: Sender: news@cunews.carleton.ca (News Administrator) Organization: Carleton University X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 21:35:33 GMT Lines: 11 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25292 rec.radio.scanner:40948 Does anyone know if the standard AAR radios utilize a subaudable tone to access repeaters, if so which, tone. I have had little luck Identify any PL tones used by either CNNA or CPRS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Don E. Bowlby Carleton University dbowlby@chat.carleton.ca ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!jaxnet.jaxnet.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!munnari.OZ.AU!comp.vuw.ac.nz!newshost.wcc.govt.nz!razor.wcc.govt.nz!PALMER From: palmer@razor.wcc.govt.nz Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Ray Jefferson Marine Radio 689 Date: 19 Nov 1995 06:03:28 GMT Organization: Wellington City Council, New Zealand Lines: 12 Message-ID: <48mhbg$8ta@golem.wcc.govt.nz> Reply-To: palmer@razor.wcc.govt.nz NNTP-Posting-Host: razor.wcc.govt.nz I have a Ray Jefferson Model 689 5 watt VHF/FM Handheld Marine Radio Tranceiver. As far as I know it does NOT scan. Can anyone help? Also are there any other mods available? Thanks John Palmer From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sparc14.cs.uiuc.edu!jwthomp From: jwthomp@sparc14.cs.uiuc.edu (thompson jeffrey w) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: READ THIS!!!! Something strange happen to me Date: 20 Nov 1995 07:09:58 GMT Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana Lines: 16 Message-ID: <48p9k6$ddr@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> References: <48p8gk$bng@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sparc14.cs.uiuc.edu mjben32@aol.com (MJBen 32) writes: >I was talking to my friend on my cordless phone(uses the low bands) and >some other guy connected to my phone while I was talking to my friend with >something. He was able to talk to me but my friend could not hear him. >Please E-mail me on what kind of equipment he used. > Most likely he transmitted directly to your handset rather than to your base. Jeff T. Jeff Thompson(jwthomp@uiuc.edu) Consultant - Lante Corporation http://www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/jwthomp SYTYS Network Security Consulting SCS System Administrator ACM at UIUC Vice Chair / SigNET Chair From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!tribune.usask.ca!decwrl!sdd.hp.com!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mjben32@aol.com (MJBen 32) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: READ THIS!!!! Something strange happen to me Date: 20 Nov 1995 01:51:00 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48p8gk$bng@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mjben32@aol.com (MJBen 32) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I was talking to my friend on my cordless phone(uses the low bands) and some other guy connected to my phone while I was talking to my friend with something. He was able to talk to me but my friend could not hear him. Please E-mail me on what kind of equipment he used. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!uw-coco!uw-beaver!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!umcc.umich.edu!not-for-mail From: tim@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Tim Tyler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: READ THIS!!!! Something strange happen to me Date: 20 Nov 1995 14:29:34 -0500 Organization: University of Michigan Computing Club (UMCC) Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48qkuu$os8@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> References: <48p8gk$bng@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: umcc.umcc.umich.edu He used a modified cordless, or probably a 6-meter ham band transceiver modified to transmit in the 40MHz spectrum. He transmitted on the 46MHz channel. If he'd used the 49MHz one, both you & the person you were speaking with would have heard him. -- Tim Tyler Internet: tim@umcc.umich.edu C$erve: 72571,1005 AOL: Hooligan P.O. Box 443 Amateur Radio: KA8VIR @WB8ZPN.#SEMI.MI.USA.NOAM Ypsilanti, MI 48197-0443 In cyberspace, no one can hear you scream. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!spool.mu.edu!torn!nott!crc-news.doc.ca!netfs.dnd.ca!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!yuma7.rescomp.arizona.edu!user From: soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu (Soren Ragsdale) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: READ THIS!!!! Something strange happen to me Date: Mon, 20 Nov 1995 12:41:56 -0700 Organization: U of A Poultry Research Labs Lines: 16 Message-ID: References: <48p8gk$bng@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: yuma7.rescomp.arizona.edu X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 In article <48p8gk$bng@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, mjben32@aol.com (MJBen 32) wrote: > I was talking to my friend on my cordless phone(uses the low bands) and > some other guy connected to my phone while I was talking to my friend with > something. He was able to talk to me but my friend could not hear him. A similar incident happened to me, except none of the phones used were cellular. And they were speaking Korean. We still don't know what happened. -- "As I understand it, that's why America is a great country. Nobody has to eat sausages if they don't want to." -Daniel Pinkwater, "Lizard Music" Soren Ragsdale - soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu http://www.emerald.net/soren/home.html From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: chmsam@aol.com (CHMSAM) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: READ THIS!!!! Something strange happen to me Date: 21 Nov 1995 12:38:17 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 19 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48t2q9$bl4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <48qkuu$os8@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> Reply-To: chmsam@aol.com (CHMSAM) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com And this is why you should NEVER talk about ANYTHING personal or confidential on a cordless or cell phone. I'm pretty sure everyone who reads this usenet group regularly already knows this, but it never hurts to say it again. There really are people out there who will run a scam on you. Never, ever, give out your credit card numbers, social security number, when you will be on vacation/not at home, personal gossip, etc., over a phone that is not connected by wire. Otherwise, you will end up being discussed in another usenet group, probably starting with either alt.sex or alt.stupid . The 46 MHz cross talk was probably due to either some ham that was either modified or running out of frequency, or using too much power and bleeding through. Either that or someone cruising around trying to find your cordless to talk over and call Botswana or some other far off land, on your phone bill. And, yes, this does indeed still happen because people are too stupid to shut off the cordless when they are not home. And, it is also still true that even paranoids have enemies . "You can sit here in the waiting room or wait here in the sitting room." CHMSAM@aol.com(C. McMaster) From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!JeffC From: JeffC@gnn.com (JeffC) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Repeater Frequencies for Shuttle Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 14:20:33 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48lbo9$bct@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-13-213.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 18 Nov 1995 19:21:45 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25245 rec.radio.scanner:40859 I am currently using 146.610 MHz in Northwestern Long Island (Nassau County). I'm getting pretty poor reception though... Anyone have a stronger signal/closer frequency for me? Bear in mind, some Conn. frequencies may come booming in, as I am 2 miles from the Long Island Sound. Thanks, JeffC@GNN.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.westnet.com!usenet From: rwp@westnet.com (Roger Pettengill) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Repeater Frequencies for Shuttle Date: Mon, 20 Nov 1995 04:49:04 GMT Organization: WestNet Internet Services Lines: 46 Message-ID: <48p1cq$jl4@mycroft.westnet.com> References: <48lbo9$bct@news-e1a.megaweb.com> <48nksh$fee@news1.inlink.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rwp.westnet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25281 rec.radio.scanner:40910 JeffC@gnn.com (JeffC) wrote: >>I am currently using 146.610 MHz in Northwestern Long Island >>(Nassau County). I'm getting pretty poor reception though... >>Anyone have a stronger signal/closer frequency for me? Bear in >>mind, some Conn. frequencies may come booming in, as I am 2 miles >>from the Long Island Sound. >>Thanks, >>JeffC@GNN.com And raiar@inlink.com (Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr.) answered: >The frequencies used on the shuttle change with each flight and each >operator, Since when? >however, the current mission frequencies are; >Downlink, 145.840 with two separate Uplink frequencies of >144.450 and 144.470 That's correct for any Shuttle-MIR docking mission but the regular SAREX downlink freq is 145.550 ... for NAm at least. >Unfortunately, by the time you receive this, the shuttle will have >landed. The information is on packet for each flight and for each of >the satelites as well and updated usually daily or anytime there is a >change. >Gary To avoid confusing some readers of this thread it should be pointed out that Jeff's original question and your answer are about two entirely different types of Space Shuttle communications. His question concerned amateur band vhf/uhf repeaters in the Long Island, NYC, CT area that retransmit the live NASA air-gnd voice communications. This is a receive only operation as far as amateur radio operators are concerned. Your answer was about the SAREX program which provides earthbound hams the opportunity to conduct two-way vhf contacts with the shuttle. Roger From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usit.net!news From: Danny Browning Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RS Pro 2035 $275 Date: 18 Nov 1995 01:36:59 GMT Organization: usit.net Lines: 5 Message-ID: <48jdbr$71t@news.usit.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: bway-slip53.dynamic.usit.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: all I have a Pro 2035 (2months old) that I would like to sell because I am going to buy a AOR AR-2700. I have the box, manuals and everything else that comes with a new one. $275 Pre-paid (I will ship USPS priority 2 day mail) This price is firm. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!mindy.vnet.net!cabothome.vnet.net!luvautm From: luvautm@vnet.net (James Rimmer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RS PRO-51 Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 02:51:10 GMT Organization: Vnet Internet Access BETA News Server Lines: 21 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: cabothome.vnet.net X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] Hello All! Clueless scanner newbie is looking at possibly buying RS Pro-51 for my first scanning toy. The local Radio Shack has them on sale now for $199.99. Regularly they are apparently $300 + Any advice, thoughts or comments on this or any other handhelds in the $300.00 range is greatly appreciated in advance. Thanx! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ********************************************************************* Coming to you from a mind on**************CMUD H2OteK**************** THE RIM ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ o Perpetual Student of the Earth Sciences <^-/ MtnBikIt! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ (*)/(*) Protege of Malcolm Pleshafus IV James Rimmer and proud of it! ********************************************************************* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!intac!usenet From: froggie@intac.com (Frank Geluso) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: RS PRO-51 Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 19:24:35 GMT Organization: INTAC Access Corporation - An Internet Service Provider Lines: 14 Message-ID: <48l1ch$omc@uucp.intac.com> References: Reply-To: froggie@intac.com NNTP-Posting-Host: plks-s3.intac.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 luvautm@vnet.net (James Rimmer) wrote: >Hello All! >Clueless scanner newbie is looking at possibly buying RS Pro-51 for my first >scanning toy. The local Radio Shack has them on sale now for $199.99. >Regularly they are apparently $300 + Any advice, thoughts or comments on this >or any other handhelds in the $300.00 range is greatly appreciated in advance. The Pro-51 is well worth the $200 New. If you can find a unit date coded 11A3 or 12A3 it's even better. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.shadow.net!news From: Phil Borod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: RS PRO-51 Date: 19 Nov 1995 21:06:04 GMT Organization: Shadow Information Services, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <48o67s$lp6@bud.shadow.net> References: <48l1ch$omc@uucp.intac.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-mia-76.shadow.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: froggie@intac.com Ok Frank, I'll ask the obvious question: How do you interpret to date codes, TIA, Phil froggie@intac.com (Frank Geluso) wrote: > >The Pro-51 is well worth the $200 New. If you can find a unit date >coded 11A3 or 12A3 it's even better. > > From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!CS.Arizona.EDU!news.Arizona.EDU!yuma7.rescomp.arizona.edu!user From: soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu (Soren Ragsdale) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: RS PRO-51 Date: Sun, 19 Nov 1995 20:07:06 -0700 Organization: U of A Poultry Research Labs Lines: 23 Message-ID: References: <48l1ch$omc@uucp.intac.com> <48o67s$lp6@bud.shadow.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: yuma7.rescomp.arizona.edu X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 In article <48o67s$lp6@bud.shadow.net>, Phil Borod wrote: > froggie@intac.com (Frank Geluso) wrote: > > > >The Pro-51 is well worth the $200 New. If you can find a unit date > >coded 11A3 or 12A3 it's even better. > > > > > Ok Frank, I'll ask the obvious question: How do you interpret to date > codes, I checked this out yesterday: the date code is on a sticker on the back about 1/3 of the way down the unit. They apparently don't have any of the modifiable ones out anymore, and if they did they wouldn't be allowed to sell them. However, at least at the rat shack that I went to dirty looks are free. -- "A good friend is worth twice his weight in gold, depending of course on his weight and the current overseas gold rate." -Hartley Lachter Soren Ragsdale - soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu http://www.emerald.net/soren/home.html From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!cadvision.com!usenet From: mendesa@cadvision.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Scanner for Cellular phon3es Date: 19 Nov 1995 23:50:34 GMT Organization: CADVision Lines: 5 Message-ID: <48ofsa$173q@cadvision.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cad168.cadvision.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ what would be a good scanner to pick up Cellular phones would any scanner do.... Where could i buy one or is anyone selling one From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!sun4nl!xs4all!usenet From: rdevries@xs4all.nl (Remco de Vries) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Scanner newsgroup voor NEDERLAND Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 21:41:39 GMT Organization: XS4ALL, networking for the masses Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48ivoh$6du@news.xs4all.nl> References: <482am6$eu@neptunus.pi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: asd07-04.dial.xs4all.nl X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25233 alt.radio.scanner.uk:1760 rec.radio.scanner:40832 Hallo Jan, ik steun je voorstel voor het oprichten van deze nieuwe newsgroup van harte! Ik hoop dat vele andere geinteresseerden ook een positief berichtje zullen achterlaten! Hartelijke groeten, Remco de Vries From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.accessone.com!news From: davew@blarg.net (Dave Whitney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Scanner shows signal but no sound... Date: 20 Nov 1995 20:08:47 GMT Organization: Whitney Computer Service Lines: 15 Message-ID: <48qn8f$ij5@news.accessone.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: davew.accessone.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 I have a bit of a strange one... 1) Scanner is set to 158.775, which is the listed frequency for the target 2) All dispatcher communications are heard 3) Responses to dispatcher heard 75% of the time 4) Car to car on same freq only heard 10% of the time yet the signal strength meter so the signal at a 7 on a scale of 1-8 Any ideas? The scanner being used is a AOR3000 DaveW http://www.wcs-online.com/wa-freq.html From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ec222@aol.com (EC222) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: scanning pagers Date: 21 Nov 1995 14:40:47 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48t9vv$den@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <48lt7j$p6t@taurus.neca.com> Reply-To: ec222@aol.com (EC222) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Not flame you but, next to scanning pagers and listening to NOAA weather broadcasts I can't think of anything more boring in the relm of scanning! Okay maybe monitoring garage door openers! Might be interesting to use one of those decoders on the more expensive pagers that actually provide up to I think 8 lines of text. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!catseye.bluemarble.net!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!purdue!haven.umd.edu!hecate.umd.edu!not-for-mail From: sreider@hamlet.umd.edu (Susan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: ScanWear Date: 16 Nov 1995 10:43:45 -0500 Organization: University of Maryland, College Park Lines: 8 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <48fm7h$r8v@hamlet.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: hamlet.umd.edu Does anyone know a good site to get a shareware version of ScanWear ?? Or does anyone have a copy that unzips ? I tried to get one off the net but it wouldn't unzip correctly. Thanks Richard Reider From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!thunder.sbay.org!solis!gary.sellani From: gary.sellani@solis.sbay.org (Gary Sellani) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: SCOUT??? Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 04:34:00 GMT Message-ID: <95111521282811391@solis.sbay.org> Organization: SOLIS BBS, Santa Clara Co S/O, San Jose, CA Distribution: world Lines: 33 GS>From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) GS>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner GS>Subject: SCOUT??? GS>Date: Mon, 13 Nov 1995 16:34:58 -0800 GS>Message-ID: GS>Organization: Are you kidding??? GS>What is a SCOUT? If its a Freq Counter like I think it is, does anyone know GS>anything about it? How much do they cost, and where can I get one? GS>Gary GS>--- GS>gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow GS>Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-032 GS>telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to registe Assuming you have not received a dozen replies, here goes: A scout is a freq counter and more. It logs "hits" of RF, i.e. a signal coherent enough to look like a transmitter was keyed. It logs the freq and the number of times it occurred. I have the original version which can be bought for much less than the current model. [I found it used on this conference.] You can carry it in your pocket and IF YOU ARE NEAR ENOUGH TO SOMEONE WITH A TRANSMITTER, it will record the frequency. It has a vibrate mode to indicate that it logged a freq, or you can have it beep. It is a neat toy but way overkill for most people. Buy it used as most owners get very little use out of it and it tends to gather dust. But if the freq you want is not known, the scout is the best way to get it. * SLMR 2.1a * Please return stewerdess to upright position! From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!Germany.EU.net!wizard.pn.com!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!scanner.worldgate.com!rlee From: rlee@worldgate.com (rlee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Sftwre- OS456 Radio manager.. Date: 20 Nov 1995 07:12:02 GMT Organization: WorldGate Internet Access Lines: 10 Message-ID: <48p9o2$ke0@scanner.worldgate.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rlee.worldgate.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 If anybody know's of a website of ftp-site with a the latest version of radio manager could you please email it. Im also looking for other good software for the OS456. I already have probe... but im looing for win or win95 software. thanks rlee@worldgate.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:23 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.erinet.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!picker!news From: KUBASHA@whqvax.picker.com (Joe Kubasha) Subject: Re: shortwave In-Reply-To: gy781@cleveland.Freenet.Edu's message of 16 Nov 1995 19:38:40 GMT Message-ID: <1995Nov17.171751.13907@picker.com> Sender: news@picker.com Nntp-Posting-Host: whqvax.picker.com Organization: PICKER INTERNATIONAL References: <48g400$17e@madeline.INS.CWRU.Edu> Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 17:17:51 GMT X-News-Reader: VMS NEWS v1.25 Lines: 20 In <48g400$17e@madeline.INS.CWRU.Edu> gy781@cleveland.Freenet.Edu writes: > > anyone know any good shortwave stations? Try rec.radio.shortwave Joe --******************************************************** * * * Joe Kubasha * * * * kubasha@whqvax.picker.com * * * ********************************************************** From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news3.noc.netcom.net!agis!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!gy781 From: gy781@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Michael W Mathias Jr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: shortwave Date: 16 Nov 1995 19:38:40 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH (USA) Lines: 2 Message-ID: <48g400$17e@madeline.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: kanga.ins.cwru.edu anyone know any good shortwave stations? From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: heriegerie@aol.com (Heriegerie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: SJC area freqs Date: 18 Nov 1995 05:10:02 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48kbdr$or2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: heriegerie@aol.com (Heriegerie) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Looking for interesting San Jose, California frequencies for air, police and private. Does anyone have such or know of a good source, besides "Betty Bearcat". -Herieg From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.bctel.net!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rcwalker73@aol.com (RCWalker73) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Sky Scan Desk 1300 Desk Top Discone Antenna? Date: 17 Nov 1995 11:41:24 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48idvk$a3k@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: rcwalker73@aol.com (RCWalker73) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Just saw a review in this month's AOSC for this product. Sounds interesting since I live in a townhouse and cannot mount an outside antenna... Has anyone used one? Comments? What's the price? Is is available in the US? From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ixl.net!irina.ixl.net!root From: root@I_should_put_my_domain_in_etc_NNTP_INEWS_DOMAIN (Quick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Sportcat Date: 17 Nov 1995 06:37:42 GMT Organization: Internet Exchange Limited (IXL) Lines: 10 Message-ID: <48hajm$nk6@fuji.ixl.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: irina.ixl.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Anybody have any info or comments about uniden's sportcat? Is there a list of mods for it somewhere? Can you somehow fix it to get freqs lower then 29 mhz? ...can you get it to receive cell? ...can you increase the delay time from two seconds to 10 or so? -c From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!tcsi.tcs.com!agate!dog.ee.lbl.gov!news.cs.utah.edu!news.cc.utah.edu!cor!not-for-mail From: ew9186@cc.utah.edu (Eugene Watanabe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Standard 568A recovery? Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.scanner Date: 17 Nov 1995 02:06:50 GMT Organization: University of Utah Computer Center Lines: 22 Message-ID: <48gqnq$5nr@news.cc.utah.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: cor.oz.cc.utah.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950515BETA PL0] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:21519 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:11633 rec.radio.scanner:40831 Michael Fogarty (mfogarty@netcom.com) wrote: : A new tribander is out from Standard: the 568A. It receives a surprising : array of frequencies, including 800-1300MHz. Does anyone know of mods : for recovering the interesting parts of the 800 realm? I've checked : Oakland and can't get through to AD4HL's BBS (at 615-537-6051). : : Does anyone have one of these radios? What do you think? : : I'd also like to get a general feeling for what people think about the : Standard brand. : : In the market, : Mike I own the Standard c558a dual band handheld and the c5718 dual band mobile. I like them so much that I wouldn't part with them for anything. (Well, almost anything.) They are extremely solid rigs and sound great (on receive and transmit). 73's Eugene (AA7BH) From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.uoregon.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!news00.sunet.se!sunic!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!spool.mu.edu!uwm.edu!alpha1.csd.uwm.edu!herb From: herb@alpha1.csd.uwm.edu (Nathan Ryan Gingras) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Swap DUAL BAND mobile for..... Date: 19 Nov 1995 05:44:08 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Lines: 14 Message-ID: <48mg78$j7m@uwm.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.169.1 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40890 rec.radio.shortwave:66259 alt.radio.scanner:25269 Icom IC-3210 for Wideband scanner such as AOR-3000a AOR-8000 Icom R-100 Icom R-7000, R7100 Yupiteru MVT-7100 Trident TR-4000 OR will trade for 6m or 2m allmode radio.. Nate, KB9LSX From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gate.net!tpafl2-15 From: srcemag@gate.net (Richard Green) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Tampa Bay Area Police/EMS/AIR FREQS Date: 17 Nov 1995 21:47:42 GMT Organization: CyberGate Lines: 2 Message-ID: <48ivtu$gsm@news.gate.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: tpafl2-15.gate.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 ANY1 have Tampa/Hillsborough/Polk freqs.... please respond via EMAIL to srcemag@gate.net From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!catseye.bluemarble.net!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!winternet.com!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Toronto Area?? I have two scanners for sale. Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 12:55:15 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 14 Message-ID: <48f1qa$6em@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Living in the Toronto Area?? I have a Bearcat 2500xlt for sale asking 350.00 and a Uniden MR8100 (Alphanumeric Display) also 350 Please respond via e-mail..Thanks Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dx.net!news From: Jim Springer Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Trade PRO- for AR8K Date: 18 Nov 1995 05:01:08 GMT Organization: The DataXchange Network, Inc Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48jpak$rs7@news.dx.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.190.72.21 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: Mike No Contest- The computer control of the AR-8000, plus teh extreme wide band coverage, makes it a winner. The PRO is a good rig for the money, but the AR8K is worth the extra $$ -- cu Jim Springer --------------------------------------------------------------------- SCANCAT-GOLD COPYCAT HOKA CODE-3 & CODE-30 Visit our Web Page http://www.bcrr.secret.com/scancat.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!EU.net!Germany.EU.net!wizard.pn.com!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!usenet From: Nate Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: TRADE: 2m/440 mobile for ICOM R-100 Date: 20 Nov 1995 04:06:53 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin Lines: 12 Message-ID: <48oust$v8@uwm.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.7.201 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I will trade my IC-3210 dual band mobile w/dtmf mic for R-100 (unblocked, of course) The cap/mars mod has been done on the rig, it is in good shape. 10/45 watts, tone encode, priority, call, etc. Thanks in Advance, Nate, KB9LSX From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!col.hp.com!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!engr.orst.edu!news.PEAK.ORG!billn From: billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS Date: 20 Nov 1995 07:33:45 GMT Organization: CS Outreach Services, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Lines: 22 Message-ID: <48pb0p$43n@odo.PEAK.ORG> References: <47js7u$1ikg@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> <8B473E8.07920041AC.uuout@iotp.com> <48bjub$d42@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: peak.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] peterg4@ibm.net wrote: : No, I don't own a scanner. And I do not need any knowledge (besides real basic) : of how trunked works. I certainly do not need any proprietary information. Sorry, you need far more information. For example, your knowledge of how trunked systems work is apparently faulty. A 5 channel trunked system will have 5 transmitters, each with a different signature. The transmitter may change (or may not) with each transmission of a particular talk group. The only way to track the group is decode the control information on the control channel. If you can do this, then you only need one scanner. : The technique is simple (for engineers and the gov't). Sure. They just use a receiver that can process the control channel information. ... Useless process deleted ... Bill From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news3.noc.netcom.net!agis!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!news.proaxis.com!usenet From: griffy@proaxis.com (Call me Mr.!) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Date: 16 Nov 1995 03:27:37 GMT Organization: ProAxis Communications, Inc. (503) 757-0248 Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48eb39$m8b@news.proaxis.com> References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> <47mg60$1skc@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp101.proaxis.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 ................(snip)................. > >Very soon everyone will realize that there is a simple way to follow a trunked >transmission without any prior knowledge of the trunk system, so I guess this >is all kinda moot anyway. ................(snip)................ Care to tell us about it in a post to this group? From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!novia!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!news.proaxis.com!usenet From: griffy@proaxis.com (Call me Mr.!) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Date: 16 Nov 1995 03:38:15 GMT Organization: ProAxis Communications, Inc. (503) 757-0248 Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48ebn7$m8b@news.proaxis.com> References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> <1995Nov11.102638.6779@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> <484tpq$j4f@antares.en.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp101.proaxis.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 .............(snip)...................... > What difference does it make because the company is Motorola? Intel >tried to stop reverse engineering and lost. .............(snip)....................... Intel is/was involved in allowing other companies (AMD) to make the 386 or 486 or both,technology sharing agreements,all sorts of complex nonsense like that. They don't even own the names "386" or "486" anymore which is why they didn't name the pentium chip "586". It sounds as if Moto was never involved in anything like that. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!novia!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!news.proaxis.com!usenet From: griffy@proaxis.com (Call me Mr.!) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law Date: 16 Nov 1995 03:40:46 GMT Organization: ProAxis Communications, Inc. (503) 757-0248 Lines: 6 Message-ID: <48ebru$m8b@news.proaxis.com> References: <46orkh$mdo@ukelele.qnet.com> <309563B2.456C@ccnet.com> <1995Nov11.102638.6779@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp101.proaxis.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 >...........(snip)............. >Why not, its been being done for years. I always thought that Pepsi tasted >alot like Coke :-) ............(snip)............. Not to me!Pepsi has a slight lemony taste that's not present in Coke.:-> From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: pnutts@ix.netcom.com (Paul Nutterfield ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Want more Safety Alert(tm) info Date: 21 Nov 1995 19:30:32 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 4 Message-ID: <48t9co$4go@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-kc6-20.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Nov 21 11:30:32 AM PST 1995 I just found out about the new Safety Alert(tm) transmitters. Does anybody have their frequencies, range, and type of information (if any) they broadcast? Seems like a great idea to monitor these frequencies in a mobile scanner to warn of any impending trouble! Thanks. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!usenet From: amsoft@epix.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Web site for freqs? Date: Sat, 18 Nov 95 07:15:21 PDT Organization: epix.net Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: <47ts1m$4uj@news.ios.com> <487c9p$jbu@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: lwbyppp45.epix.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage > >Is there a good web site or bbs that has an abundance of frequency listings? Covering Amateur Radio, Electronics, Engineering, Space, Scanners Shortwave, and many more interesting Technical Areas. Includes a FTP link to our CD-ROM with over 23,000 files online. http://hamster.business.uwo.ca/~amsoft Surf The World form here today! Link to the FTP site on the WWW page, and look in the SWL directory Over 50,000 frequencies posted! From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.accessone.com!news From: davew@blarg.net (Dave Whitney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Western Washington Freq's Date: 18 Nov 1995 09:16:08 GMT Organization: Whitney Computer Service Lines: 5 Message-ID: <48k88o$nhi@news.accessone.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: davew.accessone.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 New WWW page addition: http://www.wcs-online.com/wa-freq.html Enjoy! DaveW From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!newssinet!news.nc.u-tokyo.ac.jp!wnoc-tyo-news!news.join.ad.jp!news.caren.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!raffles.technet.sg!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: tristtom@aol.com (TristTom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: WHat's the best Uniden Scanner? Date: 20 Nov 1995 14:41:45 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48qllp$k04@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tristtom@aol.com (TristTom) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com WHat's the best Uniden hand-held Scanner to buy these days? the 2500xlt? And about how much will it cost me? I'm looking to upgrade from my 200lxt. Thanks. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:42 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!slee From: slee@netcom.com (Sherwin Lee) Subject: which antenna? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 08:38:17 GMT Lines: 13 Sender: slee@netcom5.netcom.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40845 alt.radio.scanner:25238 I was wondering which antenna is better the Radio Shack Cellular look-alike scanner antenna or the mag mount all band scanner antenna. Or if you can recommend a better antenna please let me know. I only want to spend at most $50 for a mobile antenna. I have heard about antennas that replace your existing AM/FM antenna and have connectors for AM/FM and BNC for the scanner, if you have any information like performance and what company makes them please let me know. Thanks in advance. Please e-mail slee@netcom.com if possible. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________ ________.--'-`--._____ |____==================_) \_'===================` slee@netcom.com _,--___.-|__|-.______|=====/ `---' `---------._ ~~~~~| ------------------------ `-._ - - - ,' ["Just remember where ] \_____,-' [ we parked!" ] ------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!intac!usenet From: froggie@intac.com (Frank Geluso) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: which antenna? Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 19:42:31 GMT Organization: INTAC Access Corporation - An Internet Service Provider Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48l2e4$omc@uucp.intac.com> References: Reply-To: froggie@intac.com NNTP-Posting-Host: plks-s3.intac.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40853 alt.radio.scanner:25241 slee@netcom.com (Sherwin Lee) wrote: >I was wondering which antenna is better the Radio Shack Cellular >look-alike scanner antenna or the mag mount all band scanner antenna. Or >if you can recommend a better antenna please let me know. I only want to >spend at most $50 for a mobile antenna. I have heard about antennas that >replace your existing AM/FM antenna and have connectors for AM/FM and BNC >for the scanner, if you have any information like performance and what >company makes them please let me know. Thanks in advance. Please e-mail >slee@netcom.com if possible. Get the mag mount. No Contest. From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.tcd.net!news From: randolph@tcd.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: which antenna? Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 19:28:45 GMT Organization: The Computer Den, Inc. Evanston WY Lines: 23 Message-ID: <48lc51$5dq@news.tcd.net> References: <48l2e4$omc@uucp.intac.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip2.cheyenne.tcd.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40861 alt.radio.scanner:25246 froggie@intac.com (Frank Geluso) wrote: >slee@netcom.com (Sherwin Lee) wrote: >>I was wondering which antenna is better the Radio Shack Cellular >>look-alike scanner antenna or the mag mount all band scanner antenna. Or >>if you can recommend a better antenna please let me know. I only want to >>spend at most $50 for a mobile antenna. I have heard about antennas that >>replace your existing AM/FM antenna and have connectors for AM/FM and BNC >>for the scanner, if you have any information like performance and what >>company makes them please let me know. Thanks in advance. Please e-mail >>slee@netcom.com if possible. >Get the mag mount. No Contest. Definitely the Magnetic mount. I've been using mine for over 10 years now and even had to rebuild it when the coax broke out of it. I also use a cellular lookalike inductance (Mounted on glass) type of antenna hooked on the same coax using a splitter to add the extra higher frequenciy coverage. Roger From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.is.net!news1.i1.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!rainrgnews0!news.proaxis.com!usenet From: griffy@proaxis.com (Call me Mr.!) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Why is Radio Shack Freq Counter on Sale? Date: 16 Nov 1995 03:58:53 GMT Organization: ProAxis Communications, Inc. (503) 757-0248 Lines: 6 Message-ID: <48ectt$m8b@news.proaxis.com> References: <47b9ct$he3@boris.eden.com> <47vadj$rve@emerald.oz.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp101.proaxis.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 .......(snip)....... >Whats a Scout? .......(snip)....... You know,those kids in psuedo-military outfits,always helping little old ladies accross the street.:-) From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:47 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!mvines From: mvines@netcom.com (Michael Vines) Subject: WTB: ICOM R-1 Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 06:01:27 GMT Lines: 3 Sender: mvines@netcom18.netcom.com I will buy your ICOM R-1 (Continious coverage). Send your price to mvines@netcom.com From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!helphand!chris.gripp From: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org (Chris Gripp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: wtb: 3000xlt Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 01:13:00 GMT Message-ID: <9511160300075835@helpinghand.org> Organization: A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca (714) 951-7311 Distribution: world Lines: 18 BM>I also am selling my BC 220XLT for $185 I pay shipping BM>Ship FedEx 2nd day. I'm interested in this. Please EMail with details to: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org Chris Gripp --- * WR 1.33 [NR] * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- ========================================================================== A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca info@helpinghand.org (714) 951-7311 ========================================================================== From Unknown Tue Nov 21 19:43:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!usenet From: ceres@gate.net (Ceres) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: WTB: AR8000 Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 00:48:00 GMT Organization: Ceres Technologies Lines: 2 Message-ID: <48jabt$h9s@colossus.holonet.net> Reply-To: ceres@gate.net NNTP-Posting-Host: nomad.holonet.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Please send price and information to ceres@gate.net From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: critchie@ix.netcom.com (cr ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: *** FS: Top of the line AOR AR8000 Handheld *** Date: 23 Nov 1995 07:14:01 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4916vp$26q@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ir9-09.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 22 11:14:01 PM PST 1995 For Sale AOR AR8000 receiver: Full coverage - 100kHz to 1900MHz continuous no gaps, full 800MHz coverage All Mode Reception - AM, USB, LSB, CW, NFM, WFM Programmable Step Size in 50Hz increments 4.0kHz SSB filter Alphanumeric multi-line display Signal Strength bar graph 1000 channel memory bank computer control I/O port. Too many features to list. Basically, top of the line receiver with full coverage. Purchased in Europe while on vacation, barely used. Price includes complete unit with manual. $500.00 + shipping. Email inquiries to: critchie@ix.netcom.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 1100 mhz cell frequencies! Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 00:07:35 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 19 Message-ID: <495c6q$q9v@steel.interlog.com> References: <492dam$sn6@ram2.ramlink.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 mathew@ramlink.net wrote: >For those interested ic cell phones: what area are you hearing this in? Is it possible that you are picking up an image frequency?? > If you have a scanner like the radio shack pro-2035,capable of scanning the 1100 mhz band, >search between 1106-1113 mhz.You will find over 50 frequencies for cellular phones. > Matthew Thompson Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gundish@aol.com (GUN DISH) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 1100 mhz cell frequencies! Date: 25 Nov 1995 05:28:24 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <496r48$qvh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <492dam$sn6@ram2.ramlink.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Check and make sure that what you are hearing is not image freqs From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: fulbrgt@ix.netcom.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 1100 mhz cell frequencies! Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 21:17:52 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 18 Message-ID: <49813l$1q5@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <492dam$sn6@ram2.ramlink.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-grn-sc1-13.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 25 1:16:37 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 mathew@ramlink.net wrote: >For those interested ic cell phones: > If you have a scanner like the radio shack pro-2035,capable of scanning the 1100 mhz band, >search between 1106-1113 mhz.You will find over 50 frequencies for cellular phones. > Matthew Thompson This is a common characteristic of the 2035. These are images. I have found them on mine also. There was an article in Monitoring Times about this, it stated images of pagers can also be heard I forget the freq. Images can be monitored also. I believe that was his original point. Danny Fulbright From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!news.delphi.com!jim5514 From: jim5514@delphi.com (James Price) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: 2006 Reception Problem? Date: 25 Nov 1995 23:52:09 GMT Organization: Delphi Internet Services Corporation Lines: 26 Message-ID: <9511251756591.The_Win-D.jim5514@delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1f.delphi.com X-To: James Price I have a Pro 2006 which I bought about 2 years ago. Lately, I have noticed that some of the public service frequencies I programmed into it almost never getting locked onto by the scanner. When it does detect activity on these frequencies, the signal is pretty weak and there is more static than there had been in the past. These frequencies are being used, in terms of distance, at pretty much the limit of what I would expect the scanner to pick up with the antenna that came with the scanner. But I believe I have really noticed a drop off. I purchased another antenna, at RS for $9.99, to replace the one that came with the radio, and it did make some improvement, but not much. My Pro 43 still picks up these same frequencies with little or no trouble. The signal is much clearer. The 43 is using an antenna similar to the one on the 2006. Is the 43 that much more sensitive than the 2006, or am I really noticing a decline in the 2006's performance? If so, is this drop off possibly reparable? By the way, for the frequencies in question, the Pro 43 manual says the sensitivity is 1 uV. The Pro 2006 manual says its sensitivity is 0.5 uV. I do not know how to interpret these figures. I thank any respondents in advance. Jim From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyclops.dsphere.net!brea-annex1-p6.dsphere.net!user From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 2006 Reception Problem? Date: 26 Nov 1995 07:44:02 GMT Organization: Lamers Online, Inc Lines: 47 Message-ID: References: <9511251756591.The_Win-D.jim5514@delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brea-annex1-p6.dsphere.net Jim, Have you checked the position of the attenuator switch on the rear panel? If you have other people in your house, it can very easily get set to the -10db position. My housekeeper has done this while dusting. Jim Wayda In article <9511251756591.The_Win-D.jim5514@delphi.com>, jim5514@delphi.com (James Price) wrote: Date: Fri, 24 Nov 95 15:49:57 GMT Organization: My_Organisation Lines: 5 How much loss will there be? thanks From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: [TRADE] Pro-2004 for handheld... Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1995 08:15:19 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 28 Message-ID: <49101c$k9s@steel.interlog.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 benchr@teleport.com (Ross Bench) wrote: >Have a Pro-2004 in very good condition. >400 ch mem mod, 800mhz mod. >Functions perfectly, looks very good. Slight wear on up arrow key membrane. >(easily replaced).. >Want to trade for a handheld of similar value. > >Not interested in selling, but all offers considered.. > >E-Mail to benchr@teleport.com I'm interested....How about a Bearcat 2500xlt? 400 ch cell mod etc.. you can see a small giff on my forsale section page http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ Let me know what you think. Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:51 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!HiWAAY.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!grian!morris From: morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us (Mike Morris) Subject: Re: A Question...can anyone (FCC) detect....A real life story followup.... Message-ID: <1995Nov22.070130.10163@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> Organization: College Park Software, Altadena, CA Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 07:01:30 GMT Lines: 28 >rpeebles@ix.netcom.com (Rob Peebles ) writes: >[ about IF radiation from a Bearcat scanner, and someone doubting this ] >>Yes, that is what I am saying. It isn't necessary to generate a whole >>bunch of Watts for a signal to transmit from point a to point b. For >>some reason this particular scanner had a very loud local oscillator >>and it was connected to an outside antenna (which I didn't mention in >>my post). I'm not sure how to convince you, maybe you'll have to >>track one down yourself sometime and then you too will know how far a >>receiver *can* transmit. Years ago a 220 mhz repeater was geting interfered with and the owners spent a lot of time tracking down the source of the FM broadcast band music. It turned out to be the second harmonic of the local oscillator mixing with the IF frequency - the sum was on the repeater input. The receiver was on teh roof of the elevator car in the same building that the repeater was on the roof of. The signal was strong enough to cause interference only when when the elevator was at the penthouse level. This floor was key access, and the elevator car might stay at that level for anything from a few minutes to several hours. The fix? Twist the knob and get a different station (i.e. move the local oscillator). -- --- Mike Morris morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us #include I have others, but this works the best. This message assembled from 100% recycled electrons (and pixels). From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!torn!news.unb.ca!coranto.ucs.mun.ca!usenet From: nbussey@calvin.stemnet.nf.ca () Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Amateur Radio Question Bank Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 16:12:21 GMT Organization: Memorial University of Newfoundland Lines: 7 Message-ID: <48stua$6it@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: calvin.stemnet.nf.ca X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.46 Hello, I would like to know where I can get the Amatuer radio question bank for study purpose. Any reply by email will be appreciated. Thanks you. Nels. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jima119256@aol.com (JimA119256) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Amtrak on-board freqs??? Date: 22 Nov 1995 14:32:35 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48vtsj$8bl@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <48si0t$9cp@ram2.ramlink.net> Reply-To: jima119256@aol.com (JimA119256) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com What you need is to find out what train and its number. There is a book which I don't have at home which will give you most the on board freq. I have found that most times the on board freq. is the same as the engineer uses. If you email me the train info I will try to remember to bring home the book next wee if thats not to late. If it is just scan the railroad freq. which are 160 to 162 range. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!venus.sun.com!news2me.EBay.Sun.COM!eastnews1.East.Sun.COM!newsworthy.West.Sun.COM!news70.West.Sun.COM!myers From: myers@West.Sun.COM (Dana Myers) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Amusing report... Date: 25 Nov 1995 02:19:14 GMT Organization: SunSoft South, Los Angeles, CA Lines: 27 Message-ID: <495uf2$fiu@abyss.West.Sun.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: sunspot.west.sun.com Listening to 123.025MHz (helicopter Unicom) tonight, I heard several helicopters working the Sobek (missing model apparently found dead) investigation site near Palmdale (CA). What was amusing the exchange between the (bored, I would say) pilots regarding a forced landing site. One says, to no one in particular, "you pick your forced landing site yet?" and someone else responds, "yeah, I'm gonna head straight for the emergency vehicles". Other comments followed, like, "I'd head straight for headlights and pray no one is standing there". What was most amusing was the very calm way they all discussed crashing. It reminds me of the way I would discuss good ways to crash when motorcycle racing... P.S. Another funny exchange was: [it is dark and the body site is in the mountains] "I'm surprised I can see as well as I do", "You see that campfire over there?" "Oh yeah, I'll bet he thought he would come out here and get away from the city noise" "Yeah, well, welcome to the city" Also: "Did anyone hear if the boyfriend was allowed to land?" "No, they didn't want him to disturb the crime scene, they told him no". -- * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD#: j | Views expressed here are * * (310) 348-6043 | mine and do not necessarily * * Dana.Myers@West.Sun.Com | reflect those of my employer * From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cirrus.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!infoseek.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rallen8184@aol.com (RAllen8184) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Any mods for BC-700A? Date: 21 Nov 1995 21:46:37 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48u2ud$mij@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <48kdc6$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Does anyone out there know of any mods available for the BC-700a? I'm interested in increasing the programmable channel capacity. If anyone has any info on this, please forward it. Tnx Rich From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!panix!not-for-mail From: clay@panix.com (Clay Irving) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR8000 & MAC Date: 21 Nov 1995 08:14:27 -0500 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 23 Message-ID: <48sjbj$5eh@panix.com> References: <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com In billy@panix.com (Bill Steinberg) writes: >In article <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, johngr5@aol.com (JohnGR5) wrote: >>Is there anyway to program AOR8000 via a Mac? I have Soft Windows for my >>Mac and tried to program my MR8100 but the serial port setup did not work >>for me. Any information would be appreciated. >The AR8000 Toolkit works great, is Mac native, and is available in a demo >version for you to check out. I don't have a URL for you, but version 1.1 >was just uploaded to the InfoMac archives a week ago. AR8000 Toolkit is >also available in the HamNet Forum on CompuServe, and is probably in ZDNet >and AOL and the rest by now. Check the Scanning Reference (http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning) -- It's listed under the "Stores and Suppliers" section: http://www.mich.com/~eddy/works/ -- - o - o Clay Irving (clay@panix.com), N2VKG o - o o AEC NYC ARES, New York County o - Deputy Radio Operator, NYC RACES, New York County - o - - Start --> http://www.panix.com/clay From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!hilbert.dnai.com!news.zeitgeist.net!news.zoom.com!ayotte-ppp.zoom.com!user From: michael@ayotte.com (Michael Ayotte) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR8000 & MAC Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1995 13:41:06 -0700 Organization: Ayotte Lines: 31 Message-ID: References: <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ayotte-ppp.zoom.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.0 In article , rtc@servtech.com (Bob Crotinger) wrote: >In article <48it0q$e60@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, johngr5@aol.com (JohnGR5) wrote: > >>Is there anyway to program AOR8000 via a Mac? I have Soft Windows for my >>Mac and tried to program my MR8100 but the serial port setup did not work >>for me. Any information would be appreciated. >...and search for AR8000 Toolkit 1.0.1. Designed for the Macintosh, it >will control all features of the 8000, including restoration of blocked >cellular. I am a happy user of the AR8000 Toolkit (Worth the shareware fee). There is another, less-polished way to program the AR8000. Assuming you have the computer interface (such as a CU 8232), you can also just use a terminal emulator and paste a "Squirt" script into the AR8000 to program it. There is information on Squirt Scripting at Victor G. Healey's (Ki4je, vhealey@crl.com) webb pages at: http://www.crl.com/~vhealey/ar8000.homepage.html . The specific links of interest are http://www.crl.com/~vhealey/squirt.html and http://www.crl.com/~vhealey/ayotte.html . Hope this info helps. -- Michael Ayotte michael@ayotte.com Fremont, California I speak only for myself From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!interaccess!usenet From: hazite@interacces.com (Herb Zite) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR8000 Sources Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 01:30:11 GMT Organization: InterAccess, Chicago's best Internet Service Provider Lines: 4 Message-ID: <48tuic$1b8@nntp.interaccess.com> References: <95112000072311646@solis.sbay.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: d107.nwchi.interaccess.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I know GROVE sells them, I found a used one on their web page. (www.grove.net) From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR8000 Sources Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 10:27:00 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: <95112000072311646@solis.sbay.org> <48qjhs$gu3@earth.usa.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <48qjhs$gu3@earth.usa.net>, crumrine@usa.net (Mike Crumrine/C@C Computer and Consulting Services Inc) wrote: > > I bought mine from javiation, with no problems. They were responsive to > questions from the time I first inquired until I received it. > But then when I learned of the keyboard > problems What keyboard problems? Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netrail.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!piltdown.phantom.com!news From: jinx Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Baltimore P.D. freq's. wanted Date: 24 Nov 1995 01:23:00 GMT Organization: Phantom Access Technologies, Inc. / MindVox Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4936pk$q66@piltdown.phantom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jinx.phantom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Hi, Thanks for taking the time to read this. I'd like to get the Baltimore PD freqs and maybe the Baltimore EMS freqs. ( Am I pushing it now?). I visit the Fells Point/ Inner Harbor area every two weeks and I would like to do a little monitoring. Thank you. Jinx. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:03:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: Garrett Dernoga Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Baltimore P.D. freq's. wanted Date: 24 Nov 1995 20:12:16 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4958v0$ot1@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> References: <4936pk$q66@piltdown.phantom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bal-md2-15.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Nov 24 12:12:16 PM PST 1995 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) jinx wrote: >Hi, > > > Thanks for taking the time to read this. I'd like to get the >Baltimore PD freqs and maybe the Baltimore EMS freqs. ( Am I pushing >it now?). I visit the Fells Point/ Inner Harbor area every two weeks >and I would like to do a little monitoring. Thank you. > > > > Jinx. > I have found the Radio Shack publication Police Call to be very helpful. It was well worth the $9.95. The frequency to monitor for Fells Point is probably 453.7750 as this is the frequency for the Southeastern district of the Baltimore City police department. For downtown scanning, try 453.4250. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!along.clark.net!user From: along@clark.net (Andy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Baltimore P.D. freq's. wanted Date: 25 Nov 1995 18:44:08 GMT Organization: Place Commercial Here Lines: 39 Message-ID: References: <4936pk$q66@piltdown.phantom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: along.clark.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit In article <4936pk$q66@piltdown.phantom.com>, jinx wrote: >Hi, > > > Thanks for taking the time to read this. I'd like to get the >Baltimore PD freqs and maybe the Baltimore EMS freqs. ( Am I pushing >it now?). I visit the Fells Point/ Inner Harbor area every two weeks >and I would like to do a little monitoring. Thank you. > > > > Jinx. Sorry I don't have time to write you out a complete list, but for that area, try: Balto PD-- Central District 453.4250 (Downtown North) S.E. District 453.7750 (Fells Point) Southern District 453.6750 (Downtown South/Inner Harbor) Citywide 453.2000 Car to Car 453.6500 PMARS-Baltimore 460.0500 Balto FD-- Fire Response-Channel 1 154.3100 Fireground-Channel 2 154.3700 Fireground-Channel 3 154.3850 Pagers-Channel 4 154.3250 Main Dispatch-Channel 5 154.4150 EMS-Response-Channel 6 154.1450 FMARS-2-Channel 8 154.2800 Hope this helps... Andy From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.sunbelt.net!dial-4 From: braymer@SunBelt.Net (Bobby Raymer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BBS With Radio Mods Date: 25 Nov 1995 16:33:12 GMT Organization: SunBelt.Net INTERNET Access Lines: 5 Message-ID: <497gg8$ris@news1.sunbelt.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial-4.t1.tngnbo.sunbelt.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 The AD4HL Mod file bbs is on line with several hunder mod files for scanners and ham radios plus software for the ham.Running 24 hrs aday first time caller can download and there no upload or download ratios call 1-615-537-6051 too log on. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!CS.Arizona.EDU!news.Arizona.EDU!cchulak From: cchulak@pimacc.pima.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC 175xl Date: 24 Nov 1995 20:03:48 GMT Organization: The University of Arizona Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4958f4$qm8@news.ccit.arizona.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: bonaire.ccit.arizona.edu Originator: cchulak@bonaire.ccit.arizona.edu What kind of power supply does this BC model use? What dc voltage and at what amperage? Do you know someone who would know? Please answer as this is a post for a handicapped child!!! Thank you. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: fulbrgt@ix.netcom.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BC 200XLT Mod Needed Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 01:43:11 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 16 Message-ID: <498gl2$9fc@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <498eef$apf@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-grn-sc2-11.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 25 5:41:54 PM PST 1995 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 schroder@ix.netcom.com (Geoffrey Schroder ) wrote: >I have an old Bearcat/Uniden 200XLT scanner laying around, and am >interested in locating the mod that opens up the cellular freqs. I >downloaded the mod a couple of years back, never got around to doing >it, and now cannot find it. Can anybody help? >Thanks! >Geoff >73131.72@compuserve.com >schroder@ix.netcom.com Check out : ftp://hamster.business.uwo.ca/cdrom/mods/bearcat/ there are sevral mods ready for download. Danny Fulbright From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: schroder@ix.netcom.com (Geoffrey Schroder ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC 200XLT Mod Needed Date: 26 Nov 1995 01:04:15 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 10 Message-ID: <498eef$apf@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sbo-ca1-07.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 25 5:04:15 PM PST 1995 I have an old Bearcat/Uniden 200XLT scanner laying around, and am interested in locating the mod that opens up the cellular freqs. I downloaded the mod a couple of years back, never got around to doing it, and now cannot find it. Can anybody help? Thanks! Geoff 73131.72@compuserve.com schroder@ix.netcom.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: steve177@ix.netcom.com (S Coleman ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: bc 560 xlt mod Date: 25 Nov 1995 20:22:13 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 6 Message-ID: <497ttl$sfa@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> References: <497rai$6dn@its.hooked.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-tok1-06.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Nov 25 12:22:13 PM PST 1995 I got a bc560xlt from a swap meet cheap and was wondering if there is a mod to reprogram the weather freqs to some in the 2 meter band. Thanks, Steve From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: Daren Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC100XLT Question Date: 26 Nov 1995 06:48:05 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4992j5$h2q@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.108.6.126 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I have a BC100XLT and was wondering if there are any mods around that would let it get cellular freqs. Thanks in advance, Daren From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!cchulak From: cchulak@pimacc.pima.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BC175XL Power Supply?? What does it need??? Date: 23 Nov 1995 02:16:08 GMT Organization: The University of Arizona Lines: 8 Message-ID: <490lh8$brm@news.ccit.arizona.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: bonaire.ccit.arizona.edu Originator: cchulak@bonaire.ccit.arizona.edu Keywords: I bought an old BC175xl at a garage sale and it needs a power supply. Does anyone know what it needs? How many volts and what milliamperage? What about tip polarity? Thanks!!! From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Jim L <72204.1422@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: BCT-7 Date: 25 Nov 1995 03:50:34 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4963qa$8v5$1@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> I've got 2 of them. One for each vehicle and love them. Won't drive with out them. But would like a couple of mods done to them. Would like to eliminate the channel delay and also the default to full loudness of the warning beep on power up. Other that that i like it. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!CS.Arizona.EDU!news.Arizona.EDU!news.Cerritos.edu!vax.cerritos.edu!rosar001 From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Best Scanner store? Date: 24 Nov 95 09:11:57 PST Organization: Cerritos College, Norwalk CA Lines: 10 Message-ID: <1995Nov24.091157.1@vax.cerritos.edu> References: <493e7e$2qv@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: white.cerritos.edu In article <493e7e$2qv@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, tristtom@aol.com (TristTom) writes: > Where's the best (cheapest) mail order place to purchase a scanner? I'm > specifically looking for Uniden's 3000xlt model. Any info would be > greatly appreciated! Thanks Me too! ============-----------(((((((((((ooo))))))))-------------============ Jonathan Rosario rosar001@cerritos.edu http://www.cerritos.edu/~rosar001 From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: CPBH98A@prodigy.com (Edward Bialas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Best Scanner store? Date: 26 Nov 1995 03:09:07 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 11 Distribution: world Message-ID: <498loj$n82@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> References: <493e7e$2qv@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap3.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Try Scanner World, 10 New Scotland Ave, Albany, N.Y. 12208 Phone 518-436- 9606 . Ask for a catalog, too. - EDWARD BIALAS CPBH98A@prodigy.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!msunews!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!omni!lgasp From: lgasp@omni.voicenet.com (Louis Gasparini) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Camden County VHF Date: 25 Nov 1995 04:32:34 GMT Organization: Voicenet - Internet Access - (215)674-9290 Lines: 2 Message-ID: <496692$4oi@news.voicenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: omni.voicenet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Are any of the old Camden County police VHF frequencies still used and if so what are they used for? From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jsinc@aol.com (JS INC) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Can you mod Pro 51? Date: 26 Nov 1995 01:56:11 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49932b$hk7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jsinc@aol.com (JS INC) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Want 200 thru 300MHz on Pro 51, Can I? From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!vnet.net!luvautm From: luvautm@vnet.net (James Rimmer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Cell Freqs on blocked scanners? Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 02:40:32 GMT Organization: Vnet Internet Access, Charlotte, NC - info@char.vnet.net Lines: 30 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 166.82.193.109 X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] I am new to scanning and just purchased a RS Pro-51. When I bought it the salesperson told me that it was cell-blocked. A customer in the store at the time overheard this, and as I was leaving, told me that his was supposedly blocked also, but he was receiving what he was sure were cell phone calls on his from time to time. Well for the past two days now as I've been learning how to use mine, I have scanned the 800-900mhz range and have found what must be cell freqs. I know positively that several have been because I have heard the caller(s) say things to the effect of "I'm turning on to I-85 now..." or I have heard someone reply affirmative after being asked if they were on their cell phones. Has anyone else recvd cell freqs on a supposedly blocked scanner? And if so, what is the explanation? Also, could someone tell me exactly what imaging is, and if it relates to the above question. Thanx in advance! James Coming to you from a mind on**************CMUD H2OteK**************** THE RIM ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ o Perpetual Student of the Earth Sciences <^-/ MtnBikIt! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ (*)/(*) Protege of Malcolm Pleshafus IV James Rimmer and proud of it! From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!wakko.gil.net!usenet From: "Luis R.Pena" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cell Freqs on blocked scanners? Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 20:01:26 -0500 Organization: Global Information Link, Inc. Lines: 5 Message-ID: <30B3C7E6.7F52@gil.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp5.gil.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Windows; I; 32bit) Most likely what you are pickig up are two way radios, some of them have phones built into them but they dont use the cellular frequncy band. i have also picked these up on my PRO 43 (post april 1994)...:( Luis R. Pena From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!hopper.acm.org!ACM.ORG!MULLIGAN From: mulligan@ACM.ORG (F. Barry Mulligan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: cell frequencies Date: 21 Nov 1995 17:59:11 GMT Organization: ACM Network Services Lines: 23 Message-ID: <48t41f$ka6@hopper.acm.org> Reply-To: mulligan@ACM.ORG NNTP-Posting-Host: acm.org > where cani find the cellular frequencies on my 200xlt scanner?? From the FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies on ftp://oak.oakland.edu as /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/scanner.faf Cellular Telephone [22.902] Chs Freqs (base) System 800-832 869.040 - 870.000 RCC - voice 1-312 870.030 - 879.360 RCC - voice 313-333 879.390 - 879.990 RCC - data 334-354 880.020 - 880.620 Telco - data 355-666 880.650 - 889.980 Telco - voice 667-716 890.010 - 891.480 RCC - voice 717-799 891.510 - 893.970 Telco - voice Mobiles transmit 45 MHz below the base (824.040-848.970) and are usually repeated by the base. Channels are 30 kHz apart. Channels 800-832 are also identified as Chs 991-1023. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:15 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gate.net!news-adm From: seven77@gate.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Cell tracker available Date: 21 Nov 1995 16:05:42 GMT Organization: CyberGate Lines: 32 Message-ID: <48stcm$eq0@news.gate.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ftmfl2-36.gate.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) I have an interesting piece of test equipment. It is a Nokia computer controlled 800 MHz signal follower. It is like a PI would use to track cell calls. The whole thing fits in a shoe box and includes an HP 100Lx palmtop computer for control, and a QRP FM broadcast transmitter for the audio section. It will retransmit the received signal to any nearby FM broadcast radio (i.e. car, home stereo ...) I have these devices in the package, and state the price I paid: CSI 519.00 RFM-F and antenna 495.00 RFM battery pack/charger 64.00 EZ track software 80.00 FM mini transmitter 20.00 HP 100LX palmtop computer 750.00 (includes a 10M flash ROM ------ silicon hard drive) 1928.00 The interface I have is for the Icom R7100. I never used that part because I purchased the RFM. I will sell the entire package to the first person offering me 999.00 plus shipping. Time stamp will validate your offer. I have bought and sold many items via the Internet/CI$, and will offer references. To all potential flamers: I DID NOT import OR manufacture this unit. I am aware of ECPA rules, and I will not debate certain assaults on our liberties in this thread. Oh, by-the-way, this unit works very well! Demos available in SW FL. Mike "777" From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: iroo1169@pop3.interramp.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cell tracker available Date: Thu, 23 Nov 95 12:12:13 PDT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 48 Message-ID: References: <48stcm$eq0@news.gate.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip139.boston.ma.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage In Article<48stcm$eq0@news.gate.net>, write: > Path: interramp.com!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!rutgers!venus.sun.com!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!gate.net!news-adm > From: seven77@gate.net > Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner > Subject: Cell tracker available > Date: 21 Nov 1995 16:05:42 GMT > Organization: CyberGate > Lines: 32 > Message-ID: <48stcm$eq0@news.gate.net> > NNTP-Posting-Host: ftmfl2-36.gate.net > X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) > > I have an interesting piece of test equipment. It is a Nokia computer controlled > 800 MHz signal follower. It is like a PI would use to track cell calls. The > whole thing fits in a shoe box and includes an HP 100Lx palmtop computer for > control, and a QRP FM broadcast transmitter for the audio section. It will > retransmit the received signal to any nearby FM broadcast radio (i.e. car, home > stereo ...) > > I have these devices in the package, and state the price I paid: > > CSI 519.00 > RFM-F and antenna 495.00 > RFM battery pack/charger 64.00 > EZ track software 80.00 > FM mini transmitter 20.00 > HP 100LX palmtop computer 750.00 > (includes a 10M flash ROM ------ > silicon hard drive) 1928.00 > > The interface I have is for the Icom R7100. I never used that part because I > purchased the RFM. > > I will sell the entire package to the first person offering me 999.00 plus shipping. Time stamp will validate your offer. > > I have bought and sold many items via the Internet/CI$, and will offer references. > > To all potential flamers: I DID NOT import OR manufacture this unit. I am aware of ECPA rules, and I will not debate certain assaults > on our liberties in this thread. > > Oh, by-the-way, this unit works very well! Demos available in SW FL. > > Mike "777" > From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: iroo1169@pop3.interramp.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cell tracker available Date: Thu, 23 Nov 95 12:12:55 PDT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 3 Message-ID: References: <48stcm$eq0@news.gate.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip139.boston.ma.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage I already have a 200LX, what would you propose? From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gate.net!news-adm From: seven77@gate.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cell tracker available Date: 24 Nov 1995 12:03:08 GMT Organization: CyberGate Lines: 7 Message-ID: <494c9s$1rsi@news.gate.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ftmfl2-37.gate.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) > iroo1169@pop3.interramp.com writes: > > I already have a 200LX, what would you propose? > > >>>> I want to sell the whole package for 999.00 plus shipping. It is a good deal. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!sparky.insinc.net!dragon.solect.com!usenet From: scholla@candw.ag Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: 22 Nov 1995 18:22:49 GMT Organization: Cable & Wireless (W.I.) Ltd. Lines: 11 Message-ID: <48vppp$anh@dragon.solect.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: pc2.candw.ag X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) Hi Does anyone have the format of the data stream put out by cell sites? i.e. bytes long, spacing and a translationof what they equate to phone number etc.. Would prefer direct email... A.S From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!news.paonline.com!usenet From: "William J. (Bill) Fischer" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning Date: 22 Nov 1995 23:16:39 GMT Organization: Electronic Countermeasures Inc. Lines: 25 Message-ID: <490b0n$8it@news.paonline.com> References: <48vppp$anh@dragon.solect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 198.53.165.213 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) scholla@candw.ag wrote: > >Hi > >Does anyone have the format of the data stream put out by >cell sites? i.e. bytes long, spacing and a translationof what they equate to >phone number etc.. > >Would prefer direct email... > >A.S > What protocol? AMPS, TACS/ETACS, GSM, NMT, TDMA, CDMA -- Best regards, Bill Fischer @ Electronic Countermeasures Inc. 65 - 31 Avenue South West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2S 2Y7 Voice (403) 233-0644, Fax (403) 233-8849 MailTo:bill.fischer@T8000.com Visit http://www.t8000.com/eci/brief.htm for a CSS-8000 brochure and software demo. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!earth.superlink.net!usenet From: Jeffrey Gora Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Central NJ Frequencies Wanted Date: 24 Nov 1995 02:39:55 GMT Organization: SuperNet Inc. (908) 828-8988 Lines: 3 Message-ID: <493b9r$2ia@earth.superlink.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: md29.superlink.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) In search of published and unpublished #'s for Somerset Co. - also police and fire call codes...please send info... thanks! From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.Edu.TW!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!serv.HiNet.net!news.uoregon.edu!cuhknntp!hpg30a.csc.cuhk.hk!agate!news.ucdavis.edu!library.ucla.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.usa.net!commctr!mike.coletta From: Mike.Coletta@commctr.com (Mike Coletta) Date: 24 Nov 95 12:29:20 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Check in mail Message-ID: References: <48r21r$pgv@ornews.intel.com> X-FTN-To: Brett Miller - N7OLQ Organization: The Comm Center BBS, Colorado Springs, CO, USA Lines: 7 Brett, The money order went out at 09:30 this morning, certified priority mail. You should have it on Monday. Thanks Again !!! Mike - KA6TRF -- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!wizard.pn.com!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca!cyberspc.mb.ca!aphex From: aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca (Chris Bodnarchuk) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Comet CH-32 Mir Baby Ant. Date: 24 Nov 1995 03:57:11 GMT Organization: I need to put my ORGANIZATION here. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <493fqn$83f@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: terra.cyberspc.mb.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Has anyone used the Comet CH-32 Miracle Baby antenna on a scanner? With a 0db gain my guess is its receive is nothing amazing, but does it work at all? I wan't to be able to put my scanner in my pocket, and its a bit diffacult with a 8" rubber duck. With the 1 1/2" CH-32, it fits my need. What I need to know is, will it receive main utility transmissions? Fire/Police, etc... Thanks... aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Jeff Goldman <75162.2371@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Comet CH-32 Mir Baby Ant. Date: 24 Nov 1995 12:18:58 GMT Organization: CompuServe HamNet Lines: 4 Message-ID: <494d7i$al9$1@mhafn.production.compuserve.com> The Miracle Baby is quite good on UHF, but useless on VHF. The 3" rubberized Maldol ducky is really good on VHF, but awful on UHF. Take your pick. -Jeff From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!hopper.acm.org!ACM.ORG!MULLIGAN From: mulligan@ACM.ORG (F. Barry Mulligan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cordless frequencies nowdays...??? Date: 21 Nov 1995 17:57:38 GMT Organization: ACM Network Services Lines: 30 Message-ID: <48t3ui$ka5@hopper.acm.org> Reply-To: mulligan@ACM.ORG NNTP-Posting-Host: acm.org > ... what the new frequencies are on the latest generation of cordless phones. From the FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies on ftp://oak.oakland.edu as /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/scanner.faf Cordless Telephone [15.233] Chan Base Handset Chan Base Handset 1 43.72 48.76 16 46.61 49.67 2 43.74 48.84 17 B 46.63 49.845 3 43.82 48.86 18 C 46.67 49.86 4 43.84 48.92 19 46.71 49.77 5 43.92 49.02 20 D 46.73 49.875 6 43.96 49.08 21 A 46.77 49.83 7 44.12 49.10 22 E 46.83 49.89 8 44.16 49.16 23 46.87 49.93 9 44.18 49.20 24 46.93 49.99 10 44.20 49.24 25 46.97 49.97 11 44.32 49.28 12 44.36 49.36 Chs A - E handset frequencies 13 44.40 49.40 are also used for baby room 14 44.46 49.46 monitors and low power 15 44.48 49.50 handie-talkies. Effective 05 June 95, an additional 15 channels are authorized and the original 10 channels are renumbered 16-25. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jima119256@aol.com (JimA119256) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Downconverter Date: 21 Nov 1995 09:19:05 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48sn4p$8gs@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jima119256@aol.com (JimA119256) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com In Monitoring Times the Cellular Group is advertising a downconverter for several scanners including the Pro 26. Does anyone know anything about this item? Thanks in advance for any info. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:25 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1!mikes1 From: mikes@iquest.net (Mike Smith) Subject: F.S. Pro 2004 Scanner X-Nntp-Posting-Host: ts02-ind-03.iquest.net Message-ID: Sender: news@iquest.net (News Admin) Organization: IQuest Internet, Inc. X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 17:57:56 GMT Lines: 15 Hello! I have a Pro 2004 scanner for sale. It is in like new condition! Even has the manual! Has been moded for speed-cell and 400 channels. Asking $350.00. And we all know that this IS the best looking scanner Radio Shack has ever sold!! mikes@iquest.net -Mike Smith N9MMP Brownsburg, In. Mr. Format 8-) From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!news.willamette.edu!news.orst.edu!news.PEAK.ORG!billn From: billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: F.S. Pro 2004 Scanner Date: 23 Nov 1995 00:16:13 GMT Organization: CS Outreach Services, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Lines: 17 Message-ID: <490egd$aiu@odo.PEAK.ORG> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: peak.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Mike Smith (mikes@iquest.net) wrote: : Hello! : I have a Pro 2004 scanner for sale. : It is in like new condition! Even has the manual! : Has been moded for speed-cell and 400 channels. : Asking $350.00. The price is way too high. That is more than PRO-2006s sell for. : And we all know that this IS the best looking scanner Radio Shack has : ever sold!! And also tend to have the most problems of the PRO-200x line. They are notorious for being riddled with cold solder joints. Bill From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: 76212.2546@compuserve.com (John Sheehan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FM Reciever Boards-Computer Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 16:51:37 GMT Organization: Dean Foods Company Lines: 12 Message-ID: <497dqk$14t@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ad04-030.compuserve.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.113 I have begun to see more and more FM Reciever boards for the PC. It comes with a nice GUI interface to look like a real stereo, and is supposed to allow the computer recieve the full FM spectrum. This brings up an interesting point....has anyone ever considered trying a MOD to these things to increase it's freq range? I think it's an interesting concept, but would take someone a whole lot more knowledgeable in electronics than me. FFT (food for thought) -------- John Sheehan From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: wetv@aol.com (WETV) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Freq scanner Date: 24 Nov 1995 05:49:50 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49480e$7ih@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: wetv@aol.com (WETV) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I work for radio shack, and i am not awarre of a close out. i was told today the item would soon go back to regular price and if i wanted one better buy now. lloyd scott wetv@aol.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!msunews!news From: Bob Beresh Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Freq's for Lansing/ Mid Michigan? Date: 26 Nov 1995 01:48:42 GMT Organization: Michigan State University Lines: 12 Message-ID: <498h1q$1la9@msunews.cl.msu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: via-annex4-37.cl.msu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.scanner Hey there. Does anyone have frequencies of interest for the Lansing, East Lansing, Mid Michigan area? I would appreciate it if you could send them to me directly at bereshr1@pilot.msu.edu or post them on this newsgroup. I just brought my scanner up to school for added fun. Thanks in advance. -Bob From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!usenet From: david ingram Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Frequencies for Amelia and Chesterfield County, Va and City of Richmond, Va Date: 22 Nov 1995 03:05:36 GMT Organization: Amelia County Public Schools Lines: 18 Message-ID: <48u420$n13@news.infi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: h-magenta.richmond.infi.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I am looking for all frequencies be-it miscellaneous and public safety:Police/Sheriff-Deputies; Fire and Rescue/Paramedics in the areas of Amelia County and Chesterfield County Virginia ; also City of Richmond, Virginia. "Police Call" has them -though I would like to be able to highlight them so I can easily spot them if I accidently overwrite them in my BC 200xlt portable scanner;) If anybody should happen to find them, please send by "snail mail" to: Sean Ingram P.O. Box 43 Amelia, Va 23002 Thank you ;) From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!rs6000.ivcc.edu!rs6000.ivcc.edu!not-for-mail From: kep2365@rs6000.ivcc.edu (Talonz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Frequency FAQ?? Date: 21 Nov 1995 16:41:41 -0600 Organization: Illinois Valley Community College Lines: 16 Message-ID: <48tkj5$11jo@rs6000.ivcc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rs6000.ivcc.edu Is there a Scanner Frequency FAQ?? If so can somebody e-mail it to me or post it to the group?? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | NNN NN IIIIIII NN NNN You could have it all my empire of Dirt! | | NNNN NN III NN NNNN -Trent Reznor(Nine Inch Nails) | | NNN NNN III NNN NNN Hellllloooooo Nurse!!!!!!-The Warner Bros. | | NNN NN IIIIIII NN NNN Victims! Aren't we all!-Brandon Lee(The Crow) | | IRC Nick:Talonz E-mail:kep2365@rs6000.ivcc.edu | | BUUUTONS!! Silly Puppy!:) -Mindy(Mindy and Buttons) #1 Mindy and Buttons | | AOWhat?? Please People would neve pay that much money?? Fan! | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!HiWAAY.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: domonkos@access.digex.net (domonkos) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: Icom R-1 Date: 23 Nov 1995 01:04:29 GMT Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA Lines: 17 Message-ID: <490hat$29o@news4.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: access5.digex.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:51467 rec.radio.scanner:40988 For Sale: Icom R-1, complete unblocked coverage (full 800Mhz). Excellent condition, cosmetically and electrically, unit always kept in leather case. With wall charger, antenna, BP90 AA-cell battery case, extra cushioned case (Pouch) for holding the R-1 when using the BP-90, manual. $300 shipped continental U.S. Email if interested. Andy domonkos@access.digex.net From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: domonkos@access.digex.net (domonkos) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: Icom R-1, Unblocked Date: 25 Nov 1995 05:07:04 GMT Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA Lines: 18 Message-ID: <49689o$7s6@news4.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: access5.digex.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:51555 rec.radio.scanner:41054 For Sale: Icom R-1, complete unblocked coverage (full 800Mhz). Excellent condition, cosmetically and electrically, unit always kept in leather case. With wall charger, antenna, BP90 AA-cell battery case, extra cushioned case (Pouch) for holding the R-1 when using the BP-90, manual. $300 shipped continental U.S. Email if interested. Andy domonkos@access.digex.net From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!boulder!rintintin.Colorado.EDU!keivom From: keivom@rintintin.Colorado.EDU (James Keivom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: FS: PRO-26 Colorado Area Date: 23 Nov 1995 00:11:05 GMT Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder Lines: 25 Message-ID: <490e6p$lgi@peabody.Colorado.EDU> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: rintintin.colorado.edu In article , craig todd gafah wrote: > > >On 20 Nov 1995, Mike Coletta wrote: > >> **** FOR SALE **** >> Colo Springs, Denver, Pueblo area >> >> Radio Shack Pro-26, 200 Channel scanner >> 25 MHz - 1300 MHz (minus cellular) >> includes leather case made for this model. >> $ 225 >> -- >> >>This is a pretty good deal. > > Craig TOO GOOD PERHAPS? -- "Never have I found the limits of the photographic potential. Every horizon, upon being reached, reveals another beckoning in the distance. Always, I am on the threshold." - W. Eugene Smith From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.is.net!news1.i1.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!info-server.bbn.com!howard-stern.bbn.com!user From: buettner@bbn.com (John Buettner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: FS:---> Realistic Pro 2006 Scanner Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 16:17:49 -0500 Organization: BBN Lines: 28 Message-ID: References: <48putn$946@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: howard-stern.bbn.com In article <48putn$946@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu>, James Taylor wrote: +> I have a Realistic Pro 2006 Scanner for sale. +> You can make an offer and E-mail Me at opie@dris.com +> +> The scanner is about 2-3 years old and in like new condition. +> Has never been modified. +> +> James Taylor JT, I'm interested. How much do you want for it? Do you have a phone number I can reach you at? Thanks, John -- ******************************************************************** * "Arguing with an Engineer is like mud-wrestling a pig. Pretty * * soon you realize the pig likes it" -author unknown * * * * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * * * * Note: my comments are my own and do not reflect the views of * * my employer or necessarily anyone else. * ******************************************************************** From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: tristtom@aol.com (TristTom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Great Scanner for sale!! (200xlt) Date: 25 Nov 1995 02:01:00 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <496evc$lrg@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tristtom@aol.com (TristTom) ************************************************************************** ***** BC 200xlt Uniden hand held scanner (with cellular mod-800Mhz complete coverage!) for sale!! -like new, perfect condition. -with all accessories (AC adapter/charger, antenna, leather case, etc..) + extra battery pack If you would like to make an offer, please e-mail me at TristTom@aol.com or call me at 510.526.1149 thanks From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!paladin.american.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!agate!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-3821-7-0!blake.bowers From: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org (Blake Bowers) Date: 22 Nov 95 20:05:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: HB-232 Scanning in th Message-ID: X-FTN-To: ** All *** Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 17 MA> Andy Moss, please dig a hole, climb in it and cover yourself up. You MA> and everyone will feel a lot better. Amen! ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- * Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] * -- |Fidonet: Blake Bowers 1:3821/7 |Internet: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-3821-7-0!blake.bowers From: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org (Blake Bowers) Date: 21 Nov 95 18:23:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: HB-232 Scanning in the St Message-ID: X-FTN-To: ** All *** Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 33 AM> by my reckoning. Get rid of the 2004 and upgrade to a 2006 and the AM> Opto 456 at the very minimum. It's no secret the 2006 is a better AM> receiver. It also no secret that Tandy, Icom, AOR, Uniden, Standard and AM> Yupituru now have radios that will simply blow it out of the water. Uh, yeah, right. Although the 2005 and 2006 had a little bit more on the 2004, that is about all you will find better than a 2004. AM> People tell me what they think of my opinion in Email. The truth AM> would probably blow your mind. ROFL! Yep, they do, those mystical creatures that send you E-Mail telling you what a god you are. Of course, only you read those! Of course, all of us could tell you that we get scads of E-Mail saying what a dork you are. Let it go Andy. Get back to your job as Shipping clerk. (verified 11-8-95) Amazing what personnel departments will tell potential credit providers! ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- * Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] * -- |Fidonet: Blake Bowers 1:3821/7 |Internet: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!usenet From: shb@vnet.net (Si Ballenger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: HB-232 Scanning in the Stone Age Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 03:29:06 GMT Organization: Very Little! Lines: 13 Message-ID: <493e42$ijr@ralph.vnet.net> References: <47aovs$e5d@crc-news.doc.ca> <47dlq7$rn4@synapse.bms.com> <47gh6k$m20@roch3.eznet.net> Reply-To: shb@vnet.net NNTP-Posting-Host: shb.vnet.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) wrote: >David, I just think your perturbed at me because I have a bigger mouth >than you. 8-D > >Cheers! >Andy NEW NAME: Andy "catfish" Moss.... catfish >>> all mouth and no ass! From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!paladin.american.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!agate!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-3821-7-0!blake.bowers From: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org (Blake Bowers) Date: 22 Nov 95 20:05:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Help! I have a Uniden 59 Message-ID: X-FTN-To: Andy Moss Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 22 AM> I was able to repair my 20$ Uniden Bearcat 590 yesterday. Now, I AM> can't figure out how to programme this thing properly. AM> Specifically, it has the CTCSS board installed and I have no idea how AM> to programme the tone frequency in. AM> Also, how do I take advantage of the search facilities? But Andy, you already know everything! ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- * Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] * -- |Fidonet: Blake Bowers 1:3821/7 |Internet: Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:40 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!lafn.org!lafn.org!ab910 From: ab910@lafn.org (M. Davies) Subject: I'll trade my Icom 706 for your Astro (UHF) X-Nntp-Posting-Host: lafn.org Message-ID: <1995Nov24.194724.16402@lafn.org> Sender: news@lafn.org Reply-To: ab910@lafn.org (M. Davies) Organization: The Los Angeles Free-Net Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 19:47:24 GMT Lines: 18 I'm serious. My 706's as new. Astro should be too. Thanks Matt Davies -- SALE. Yes! Be the first one on your block to take over the world. The Super-Conductive Magnetic Infindibulator. Only $99,999.00 ( As seen in the Farmers Almanac.) From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.alt.net!usenet From: mitsugt@jorsm.com (T Nelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Illinois Police Terminology Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 17:53:45 GMT Organization: AltNet Lines: 26 Message-ID: <48sss3$ob3@tofu.alt.net> References: <48fmjl$pen@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <48os11$fl1@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 In the Western Chi Suburbs there are 5 J-codes (J-1 through H-5), J having no real meaning as far as juvenile or jail or anything like that. a J-3 is a male subject a J-5 is a female subject. The other codes deal with property, papers, etc I don't exactly remember which. Usage 10-25 123 Main Street speak with a J-3 reference a 10-50 pd English: Report in person to 123 Main Street speak with a male subject reference an accident property damage only. rtm@newton.apple.com (Bob Martin N6MZV) wrote: >> David Dean wrote: >> >Can someone please advise me what "J-3" and a "J-5" are. >Out here on the Left Coast, "J" usually refers to "Juvenile" >(with reference to the age of the suspect, not the behaviour) >-- >Bob Martin N6MZV * rtm@newton.apple.com > * N6MZV @ N0ARY.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NOAM From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ftpbox!mothost!newdelph.rtsg.mot.com!rtsg.mot.com!maenpaa From: maenpaa@rtsg.mot.com (John K. Maenpaa) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Illinois Police Terminology Date: 22 Nov 1995 18:59:05 GMT Organization: Motorola Cellular Lines: 11 Distribution: world Message-ID: <48vrtp$ebc@newdelph.rtsg.mot.com> References: <48fmjl$pen@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: quail.rtsg.mot.com (David Dean ) writes: |> Can someone please advise me what "J-3" and a "J-5" are. |> J-3 is a male subject. J-5 is a female subject. The easy way to remember this is that 5 and female both begin with the letter "f". ----- John Maenpaa WB9JEJ maenpaa@cig.mot.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: indexboox@aol.com (IndexBoox) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Index Publishing: new online catalog Date: 25 Nov 1995 07:58:40 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 17 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4973u0$sak@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: indexboox@aol.com (IndexBoox) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com BOOKS on scanning, and more Check out the Index www page at www.electriciti.com/~ipgbooks. You'll be very pleasantly surprised to find exciting books like: Cheating at Blackjack Smart Casino Gambling Scanners & Secret Frequencies The Ultimate Scanner Cellular Fraud TravelScan Emergency Radio! and at least two more new scanning books by February! Look over the web site, and then give us a call: Index Publishing, 800-546-6707 From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netrail.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: WTP <75353.225@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: JPS Communications Date: 22 Nov 1995 18:48:28 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 20 Message-ID: <48vr9s$3av$1@mhade.production.compuserve.com> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:40982 alt.radio.scanner:25309 I would like to hear from people who have used any of the JPS Communications noise reduction devices with scanners. I live in New York City, where I use a scanner to receive transmissions in the 25 to 50 MHZ range. I have a dipole antenna on the roof of the four-storey brownstone in which I live. In addition, I have a bandpass filter designed to block out all frequencies except for those falling in the 25 to 50 MHZ range. Because of where I live, I experience a great deal of noise in my reception. I am thinking of purchasing a noice reduction device from JPS Communications. (They have a home page on the WWW.) If anyone has had any experience with using such devices with scanners, I would appreciate a post to alt.radio.scanner or rec.radio.scanner or e-mail to me directly. I would like to know what device you used and how effective it was. Thanks. Richard Young, 75353.225@compuserv.com. -- 75353.225@compuserv.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.leonardo.net!nntp.adnetsol.com!nntp.adnetsol.com!not-for-mail From: kkoller@adnetsol.com (Ken Koller) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.law-enforcement Subject: Re: LAPD Division info Followup-To: rec.radio.scanner,alt.law-enforcement Date: 23 Nov 1995 23:30:36 -0800 Organization: Advanced Network Solutions Lines: 64 Message-ID: <493sas$6d7@adnetsol.adnetsol.com> References: <48atoe$i9p@sbi.sbi.com> <48u0ej$8ao@dewey.csun.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: adnetsol.adnetsol.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:41022 alt.law-enforcement:37617 Wayne Smith (wsmith@csun.edu) wrote: : In article <48atoe$i9p@sbi.sbi.com>, mhr@porsche.pivot says... : > : > : >Hi,,, : > : >Does anyone out there have a breakdown on how the LAPD's : >divisions are organized as far as which divisions cover : >the various geographic areas in LA? : >What I'd also like to know is which division numbers correspond : >to those areas, e.g. patrol car designations 6-Adam-39. What division : >would 6 correspond to? 1- Central Los Angeles 2- Rampart 3- Southwest 4- Hollenbeck 5- Harbor 6- Hollywood 7- Wilshire 8- West Los Angeles 9- Van Nuys 10-West Valley 11-Northeast 12-77th Street 13-Newton 14-Pacific 15-North Hollywood 16-Foothill 17-Devonshire 18-Southeast 24-Central Traffic 25-South Traffic 34-West Traffic 35-Valley Traffic : >And last but not least.... From what I understand "Adam" corresponds : >to a two man patrol unit, "L" corresponds to a one man unit and "Mary" : >corresponds to a motorcycle unit. I believe "X-ray" is either a : >detective? A-Two Man Patrol J-Juvenile T-Traffic Enforcement B-Two Man Patrol Van JW-Juvenille Female U-Report Taking C-Parking Enforcement K-Canine Unit UC-UCLA Police CL-Bicycle Patrol L-One Man unit V-Vice DV-Domestic Violence M-Motorcycle VS-Vistor Services E-Traffic Enforcement MQ-Special Motorcycle W-Detectives F-Felony MX-DUI Patrol X-Extra Patrol FB-Foot Patrol OP-Observation Post Z-Special/Reserve G-Gangs P-Special Events H-Homicide Q-Special Detail IBARS-Field Booking R-Metro CRASH- Community Resources Agianst Street Hodlums Will that work? -- Ken Koller Staff Photographer, The Signal, Santa Clarita CA. kkoller@adnetsol.com "I didn't do it, nobody saw me do it, you can't prove anything" - Bart Simpson From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!venus.sun.com!news2me.EBay.Sun.COM!eastnews1.East.Sun.COM!newsworthy.West.Sun.COM!news70.West.Sun.COM!adler From: adler@West.Sun.COM (Bruce Adler [Contractor]) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: LAPD Division info Date: 25 Nov 1995 03:04:42 GMT Organization: Sunsoft Inc., Los Angeles, Ca. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <49614a$fjv@abyss.West.Sun.COM> References: <48atoe$i9p@sbi.sbi.com> <48u0ej$8ao@dewey.csun.edu> <490pd8$npk@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ba2.west.sun.com In article <490pd8$npk@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com>, Randy Walters wrote: > ... >L is Leutenant or Supervisor, usually a one-man (or woman) unit. L is a one-person unit. The supervisors use unit numbers that are multiples of ten and have call signs even when they're not mobile. E.g., 8-L-10 is a supervisor, but 8-L-1 is just a one-person modile unit. Also I think the shift supervisors are sergeants not lieutenants. BA From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!van-bc!uniserve!usenet From: tereca@uniserve.com (carol terepocki) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.law-enforcement Subject: Re: LAPD Division info Date: 25 Nov 1995 13:59:05 GMT Organization: UNIServe Online Lines: 27 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4977f9$sig@atlas.uniserve.com> References: <48atoe$i9p@sbi.sbi.com> <1995Nov20.212037.682@flying-disk.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: abb0108.tvs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:41078 alt.law-enforcement:37692 In article <1995Nov20.212037.682@flying-disk.com>, frisbie@flying-disk.com says... > >In article <48atoe$i9p@sbi.sbi.com>, >Michael Ringbauer (SysAdm) wrote: > >>Does anyone out there have a breakdown on how the LAPD's >>divisions are organized as far as which divisions cover >>the various geographic areas in LA? > >>What I'd also like to know is which division numbers correspond >>to those areas, e.g. patrol car designations 6-Adam-39. What division >>would 6 correspond to? > >This is all spelled out in the book "Police Call", available >at most stores that sell scanners in the Los Angeles area. >I'm afraid that it is a bit much to type in, plus you still >wouldn't have the maps. > >For your example, 6-Adam-38, area 6 is Hollywood, Adam is a >2-officer patrol car, and 39 is the unit number. > >-- Alan E. Frisbie Frisbie@Flying-Disk.Com >-- Flying Disk Systems, Inc. >-- 4759 Round Top Drive (213) 256-2575 (voice) >-- Los Angeles, CA 90065 (213) 258-3585 (FAX) From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!helphand!chris.gripp From: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org (Chris Gripp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RE: LISTENING TO CELL CAL Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 20:15:00 GMT Message-ID: <9511251614576319@helpinghand.org> Organization: A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca (714) 951-7311 Distribution: world References: <8B56329.079200459A.uuout@iotp.com> <00001ff6+0000309e@msn.com> Lines: 22 BF> Actually, the only cell calls the police monitored from that BF>particular white Bronco were made *to* the police from an occupant BF>of that Bronco. The police did *not* get the location of the Bronco BF>by any manipulation of data involving cell phones. A motorist called BF>the police, and reported seeing the Bronco. That's how they found BF>it. All other stories, no matter how authoritative, are fictional. Just who are you? You seem to know everything about everything. How do you know how the police found the Bronco in question? Just curious. Christopher S. Gripp EMail at: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org 11 25 95 --- * CMPQwk #1.42* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- ========================================================================== A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca info@helpinghand.org (714) 951-7311 ========================================================================== From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Re: Listening to cell calls, is it *REALLY* illegal?!? X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] X-Client-Port: 2563 Message-ID: References: <2nov95.01101257@shrsys.hslc.org> <47a0mb$m0f@globe.indirect.com> <00001ff6+0000309e@msn.com> <490jtr$15ec@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 24 Nov 95 19:02:53 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 19 Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. Distribution: world Edward Bialas (CPBH98A@prodigy.com) wrote: : It is illegal to monitor conversations intended to be private. In the : case of O.J. I really don't know if a court order was required or not. : Good Question....and is like wire tapping a standard telephone line....... : .....?????? In Canada there are no restrictions on monitoring. Cheers! Andy -------------------------------------------------------------- : Come play Realms of Despair! telnet://realms.game.org:4000 : -------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jstella@aol.com (JSTELLA) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: LONG RANGE CORDLESS PHONES Date: 26 Nov 1995 02:00:58 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4993ba$hrd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jstella@aol.com (JSTELLA) Has anyone done any experiments like running a longwire ant, or putting the base up a flagpole? From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!delmarva.com!udel!news.udel.edu!usenet From: JOHN <89421@udel.edu> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Looking for those In Delaware Date: 21 Nov 1995 22:37:24 GMT Organization: University of Delaware Lines: 12 Message-ID: <48tkb4$f9n@news.udel.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: hamburg.fllt.udel.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: trooper@udel.edu I am a full time college student who is an ambulance attendant in Delaware and an EMT in Maryland. I attend UDEL and an avid listener to my scanner. I am looking for other people who are avid listeners who are somewhat nearby my location--Newark, Delaware. I mainly listen to DSP and local police/fire jurisdictions, but I am trying to listen to Cecil County and Harford County, Maryland. All replies are appreciated. john From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!usenet From: ralphc@a.crl.com (Ralph Cook) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Looking for Xmas recommendations for under $250 base scanner Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 16:47:12 GMT Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access Lines: 5 Message-ID: <30b5f638.2079021@nnrp.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: a110016.atl2.as.crl.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Tried to fit everything into the subject; I'm getting my wife a base scanner, new, and I want to keep it under $250. After a quick look that's most of the ones in the latest Radio Shack catalog and mabye the Bearcat 890. Any recommendations out of those? Most of the ones on the Radio Shack catalog seem to have very similar features. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyclops.dsphere.net!brea-annex1-p3.dsphere.net!user From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looking for Xmas recommendations for under $250 base scanner Date: 25 Nov 1995 20:07:26 GMT Organization: Lamers Online, Inc Lines: 27 Message-ID: References: <30b5f638.2079021@nnrp.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brea-annex1-p3.dsphere.net Look right here on this newsgroup. Pro-2006's have sold for $250.00 on this newsgroup. If you indicate that you are in the market for one, I am sure that someone will reply that needs Christmas money. The 2006 is one of the best base scanners ever made. New scanners in the under $250.00 price range cannot even compare to the 2006. Jim Wayda Captain, Scanner Price Police In article <30b5f638.2079021@nnrp.crl.com>, ralphc@a.crl.com (Ralph Cook) wrote: References: <48qcvf$9v6@treasure.coastalnet.com> <48qdcg$h7f@pegasus.starlink.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm-nb1-47.coastalnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 In article <48qdcg$h7f@pegasus.starlink.com>, skypilot@starlink.com says... > >cn1135@abaco.coastalnet.com (Mark Prescott) wrote: >>How can I look up call signs of business band licensees? > >You need a database of the business-band lisence holders for the area you >are interested in. >PerCom puts out CDs with this info on them, as well as other suppliers, >too. >Bill > I was hoping there would be a database at a ftp/www site. Thanks Mark From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looking up calls of business band licensees Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 03:35:50 GMT Organization: Capital Area Internet Service info@cais.com 703-448-4470 Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48u5ft$68q@news.cais.com> References: <48qcvf$9v6@treasure.coastalnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-02.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 cn1135@abaco.coastalnet.com (Mark Prescott) wrote: >How can I look up call signs of business band licensees? Best suggestion would be a copy of the FCC Frequency Retrieval System from ScanWare Associates.. Check out their shareware version FCC211.ZIP from most any large BBS in the country. Gene / KG7XD From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!agate!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!usenet From: tereca@uniserve.com (carol terepocki) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: los angeles area frequencies Date: 25 Nov 1995 14:22:07 GMT Organization: UNIServe Online Lines: 5 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4978qf$sp0@atlas.uniserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: abb0108.tvs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 We need los angeles area frequencies asap. we are coming to san diego. beverly hills and the hollywood area this week by car and the I5 freeway. can you give us some usual frequencies used in those areas? much appreciated, carol ,,email at tereca@uniserve.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!usenet From: tereca@uniserve.com (carol terepocki) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: los angeles hollywod area Date: 25 Nov 1995 14:25:55 GMT Organization: UNIServe Online Lines: 3 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49791j$sp0@atlas.uniserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: abb0108.tvs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 i need usual frequencies asap for hollywood and beverly hills and the los angeles area. pleaseand thanks ..tereca@uniserve.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: NKHP80A@prodigy.com (Brian Humphrey) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: los angeles hollywod area Date: 25 Nov 1995 21:35:24 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 18 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49826s$ev2@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> References: <49791j$sp0@atlas.uniserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap3.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Carol: I sent you a reply via E-Mail. Enjoy your visit to Southern California! Brian Humphrey Public Information Officer Los Angeles City Fire Department BTW, the LAFD Frequency list (and other info) is available at: http://www.ci.la.ca.us/department/LAFD/index.html Go to the "About the LAFD" section and choose "frequency list". Happy Monitoring!! -Brian- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: YXHP13A@prodigy.com (Richard Kosian) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Mass. Frequencies Date: 24 Nov 1995 02:18:26 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: <493a1i$bcg@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <48rven$3cb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Try 128.800 for Logan Tower. Norwood may be too far out to hear the tower, but you should receive the aircraft. I'm about 11 miles north of Logan with no outside antenna, and I can just adequately hear the tower. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!helphand!chris.gripp From: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org (Chris Gripp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: MODS Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1995 03:10:00 GMT Message-ID: <9511250300086260@helpinghand.org> Organization: A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca (714) 951-7311 Distribution: world Lines: 18 Hello all! I have an RS PRO-35. I know it isn't the best scanner but it suits my needs. I was just wondering if there were any mods to open up some freq's. Not really interested in the 800 mhz stuff, at least not the cell stuff. But any others would be HIGHLY appreciated. Thanks, Christopher S. Gripp EMail at: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org 11 22 95 --- * CMPQwk #1.42* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- ========================================================================== A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca info@helpinghand.org (714) 951-7311 ========================================================================== From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:04:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rjo02.embratel.net.br!usenet From: Marcos Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Mods PRO-60 Date: 25 Nov 1995 17:41:23 GMT Organization: Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes Lines: 9 Message-ID: <497kg3$jh@rjo02.embratel.net.br> NNTP-Posting-Host: 200.255.254.87 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: All I am looking for mods to expande Cellular in PRO-60 (Realistic). Expande to 869/894 Mhz. Tanks All. Marcos Aurelio e Silva PU1SAM pumpkin@ax.ibase.org.br From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rjo02.embratel.net.br!usenet From: Marcos Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Mods PRO-60 Date: 25 Nov 1995 17:41:58 GMT Organization: Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes Lines: 9 Message-ID: <497kh6$jh@rjo02.embratel.net.br> NNTP-Posting-Host: 200.255.254.87 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: All I am looking for mods to expande Cellular in PRO-60 (Realistic). Expande to 869/894 Mhz. Tanks All. Marcos Aurelio e Silva PU1SAM pumpkin@ax.ibase.org.br From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rjo02.embratel.net.br!usenet From: Marcos Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Mods PRO-60 Date: 25 Nov 1995 17:42:26 GMT Organization: Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes Lines: 9 Message-ID: <497ki2$jh@rjo02.embratel.net.br> NNTP-Posting-Host: 200.255.254.87 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: Pro-60 I am looking for mods to expande Cellular in PRO-60 (Realistic). Expande to 869/894 Mhz. Tanks All. Marcos Aurelio e Silva PU1SAM pumpkin@ax.ibase.org.br From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rjo02.embratel.net.br!usenet From: Marcos Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Mods PRO-60 Date: 25 Nov 1995 17:42:48 GMT Organization: Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes Lines: 9 Message-ID: <497kio$jh@rjo02.embratel.net.br> NNTP-Posting-Host: 200.255.254.87 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I am looking for mods to expande Cellular in PRO-60 (Realistic). Expande to 869/894 Mhz. Tanks All. Marcos Aurelio e Silva PU1SAM pumpkin@ax.ibase.org.br From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!decwrl!its.hooked.net!usenet From: eplatt@hooked.net (Evan Platt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Motorola PL to Bendix PL? Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 19:37:22 GMT Organization: IncidentNet Lines: 7 Message-ID: <497rai$6dn@its.hooked.net> Reply-To: eplatt@hooked.net NNTP-Posting-Host: bass-56.ppp.hooked.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.113 Wondering if anyone has a conversion from the 2A PL to the 110.9? I need to program a radio for someone, and all they have are the 2A PL. Please reply via e-mail to eplatt@hooked.net, since I check e-mail more often, but also reply here, since I know a lot of people will be interested.. Thanx. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!hgea01.hgea.org!usenet From: Brian Kitaoka Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorola PL to Bendix PL? Date: 26 Nov 1995 02:15:53 GMT Lines: 8 Message-ID: <498ikp$7ko@hgea01.hgea.org> References: <497rai$6dn@its.hooked.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp82.hgea.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) To: eplatt@hooked.net X-URL: news:497rai$6dn@its.hooked.net 2A = 114.8 2Z = 110.9 73's From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:04 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: White Heat <74367.2423@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorola Secure-Clear Cordless Date: 23 Nov 1995 22:05:53 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 9 Message-ID: <492r81$i1v$1@mhade.production.compuserve.com> References: I have much less faith in these phones now sice i bought one .... i have taking my pro-2035 with a discone and my sportcat when i heard a speech-inversion call i thought what the hell lets see if i can descramble it.... so i put the phone in intercom mode made the room totally silent put the phone up to the speaker on my pro-2035 and tuned into MY phone on my sportcat to my suprise when the phone tried to invert the already inverted speech it decoded it!!!!heheheheheh PHUN~!@#$%^&~~~!!! -=White Heat²=- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!HiWAAY.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!granite.sentex.net!p3.gallium.sentex.ca!user From: cwoodrow@sentex.net (Cory Woodrow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorola Secure-Clear Cordless Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1995 01:43:30 -0400 Organization: Sentex Communications Corporation. Lines: 16 Message-ID: References: <48geau$55l@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <48h2hp$nrd@spartacus.hula.net> <48ij2j$qiq@news.paonline.com> <48js8f$d0q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <48nept$q22@ddi2.digital.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p3.gallium.sentex.ca In article <48nept$q22@ddi2.digital.net>, batwing@digital.net (Doug) wrote: > To be short the phone is a piece of shit. Crappy audio and speech inversion. > > Not a good combination for a cordless. > > Buy a Tropez, buy anything spread spectrum/digital. > > Doug I have a Motorola Secure Clear, and I think it's a great phone. It should be noted that the early production models, like the first 100,000 or so, were re called for exactly the problem you described. It has now been fixed. My phone sounds great, and has excelent range. cwoodrow@sentex.net From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:05 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!iaw.on.ca!news From: sstdenis@iaw.on.ca (Steve St. Denis) Subject: Need Frequency for Fort Erie Ont. Canada X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 Sender: news@iaw.on.ca (Charlie Root) Organization: Internet Access Worldwide Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: nb1-18.iaw.on.ca Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 03:01:04 GMT Lines: 6 Does any one have the frequency for 5-0 Taxi in Fort Erie Ont. Canada Please e-mail me tia Steve St. Denis Fort Erie Ont. Canada sstdenis@iaw.on.ca From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: batwing@digital.net (Doug) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Need help w/ dying PRO-43... Date: 23 Nov 1995 14:09:24 GMT Organization: Florida Online Lines: 12 Message-ID: <491val$qjs@ddi2.digital.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: @pm2_29.digital.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 Didn't use the old 43 for about 6 months. Display shows strange freqs, like entering 406.025 displays 06.0312, etc, etc... I tried the 2, 9, manual, turn on radio reset...nothing doing Anyone have any other ideas? Thanks Doug From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!inet-nntp-gw-1.us.oracle.com!nntp-hub.barrnet.net!wetware!wsrcc.com!news.orst.edu!news.PEAK.ORG!billn From: billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Need help w/ dying PRO-43... Date: 24 Nov 1995 06:51:00 GMT Organization: CS Outreach Services, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Lines: 12 Message-ID: <493q0k$ofv@odo.PEAK.ORG> References: <491val$qjs@ddi2.digital.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: peak.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Doug (batwing@digital.net) wrote: : Didn't use the old 43 for about 6 months. Display shows strange freqs, : like entering 406.025 displays 06.0312, etc, etc... : I tried the 2, 9, manual, turn on radio reset...nothing doing : Anyone have any other ideas? Try fresh batteries. Bill From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.intellinet.com!usenet From: lflaxman@intellinet.com (LF) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: NEW AR8000 Program - Help Wanted! Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 16:08:22 GMT Organization: IntelliNet-ISP, LLC. 1-800-290-7677 Lines: 13 Message-ID: <48stnm$nmb@zeus.intellinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: md-029.lit.intellinet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 Hello - I am in the process of writing a full-featured program (in Visual Basic 4.0) to control the AR8000. It will have all of the "best " features of such commercial packages as ScanStar Commercial, and the AR8000 Toolkit for the Mac. I desperately need help! If anyone would be interested in coauthoring this, or help to code, please mail me. I think this could be a great program, but it needs some more experienced programmers. Larry From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: VPKB14A@prodigy.com (Ira Lipson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: NJ Scanner Laws? Date: 23 Nov 1995 03:44:45 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 3 Distribution: world Message-ID: <490qnd$2h5g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap3.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Does anyone know if it's 'legal' to use a portable scanner inside a moving car in New Jersey and New York City? From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!panix!not-for-mail From: clay@panix.com (Clay Irving) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NJ Scanner Laws? Date: 23 Nov 1995 09:47:40 -0500 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4921ic$asf@panix.com> References: <490qnd$2h5g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com In <490qnd$2h5g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> VPKB14A@prodigy.com (Ira Lipson) writes: >Does anyone know if it's 'legal' to use a portable scanner inside a >moving car in New Jersey and New York City? Check: http://www.li.net/~j4dice/text/nyslaw.txt and http://www.li.net/~j4dice/text/nj-laws.txt -- - o - o Clay Irving (clay@panix.com), N2VKG o - o o AEC NYC ARES, New York County o - Deputy Radio Operator, NYC RACES, New York County - o - - Start --> http://www.panix.com/clay From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cirrus.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!ns2.mainstreet.net!agis!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ios.com!news From: Jery Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NJ Scanner Laws? Date: 24 Nov 1995 04:43:03 GMT Organization: Internet Online Services Lines: 19 Message-ID: <493ign$3cu@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-52.ts-1.hp.idt.net Mike Kevlin writes: > Not if the scanner is capable of receiving police freqs., unless of > course you are a police officer or volunteer fd or have permission from > the chief of police in the town where this occuring! > Hey folks, these laws changed about 2-3 years ago under the Florio administration. It is now legal to have a scanner in your car even if you are not a police officer, fire fighter or rescue squad member. The only prohibition is that you may not have one for use in committing a crime. I'd run upstairs now and get the quote of the law, but the kids are asleep, and I'm on call tonight. If you get Scanner Master for NY Metro, they have a copy of the law just inside the cover. You can get a copy of a really good listing of frequencies from Gilfer. I think they have a web sight. Their in Park Ridge NJ. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!druid.borland.com!ico.net!pacbell.com!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: okyscraw@ix.netcom.com (FREDERICK R. LAMBERT ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NJ Scanner Laws? Date: 23 Nov 1995 14:15:13 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 8 Message-ID: <491vlh$8gk@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> References: <490qnd$2h5g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chl-nj1-20.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Nov 23 6:15:13 AM PST 1995 In <490qnd$2h5g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> VPKB14A@prodigy.com (Ira Lipson) writes: > >Does anyone know if it's 'legal' to use a portable scanner inside a >moving car in New Jersey and New York City? > It is 'legal' in New Jersey but I am pretty sure 'illegal' in New York city'. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca!cyberspc.mb.ca!aphex From: aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca (Chris Bodnarchuk) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: NOAA WEFAX on 137.xxx Date: 23 Nov 1995 05:38:04 GMT Organization: I need to put my ORGANIZATION here. Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4911bs$lf5@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: terra.cyberspc.mb.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hello... I've been trying to receive audio from the NOAA satellites lately, but have not had much luck. I'm using a traking program to listen at the right times, and have the software to decode wefax signals but have failed to hear anything on the freq's used by NOAA 11/12. Do I need a yagi antenna to hear them? What mode do the satellites Tx in? Any help anyone could provide me with would be appreciated... Thanks... aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!usenet From: David Crawford Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NOAA WEFAX on 137.xxx Date: 23 Nov 1995 19:28:34 GMT Organization: Vnet Internet Access, Charlotte, NC - info@char.vnet.net Lines: 25 Message-ID: <492i12$fil@ralph.vnet.net> References: <4911bs$lf5@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: davidcrawford.vnet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) To: dcrmatt@vnet.net aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca (Chris Bodnarchuk) wrote: > Hello... > >I've been trying to receive audio from the NOAA satellites lately, but >have not had much luck. I'm using a traking program to listen at the >right times, and have the software to decode wefax signals but have failed >to hear anything on the freq's used by NOAA 11/12. Do I need a yagi antenna >to hear them? What mode do the satellites Tx in? > >Any help anyone could provide me with would be appreciated... > >Thanks... > >aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca Hi Chris: This is from some info I have from NOAA try 137.50 and 137.62 MHz Mode: semi wide band FM antenna to use: crossed dipole with reflector, or steerable yagi array. David Crawford / dcrmatt@vnet.net From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsfeed.direct.ca!usenet From: AN418544@anon.penet.fi (WiLDCaT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NOAA WEFAX on 137.xxx Date: 25 Nov 1995 07:04:20 GMT Organization: Internet Forget Lines: 23 Message-ID: <496f5k$ggd@grid.direct.ca> References: <4911bs$lf5@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.174.249.20 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 In article <4911bs$lf5@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca>, aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca says... > > Hello... > >I've been trying to receive audio from the NOAA satellites lately, but >have not had much luck. I'm using a traking program to listen at the >right times, and have the software to decode wefax signals but have failed >to hear anything on the freq's used by NOAA 11/12. Do I need a yagi antenna >to hear them? What mode do the satellites Tx in? > >Any help anyone could provide me with would be appreciated... > >Thanks... > >aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca I think you need a high Gain Antenna... Geoff From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:15 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!charles1 From: charles1@netcom.com (charles copeland) Subject: Re: NOAA WEFAX on 137.xxx Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) References: <4911bs$lf5@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> <492i12$fil@ralph.vnet.net> Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 03:32:18 GMT Lines: 36 Sender: charles1@netcom23.netcom.com In article <492i12$fil@ralph.vnet.net>, David Crawford wrote: >aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca (Chris Bodnarchuk) wrote: >> Hello... >> >>I've been trying to receive audio from the NOAA satellites lately, but >>have not had much luck. I'm using a traking program to listen at the >>right times, and have the software to decode wefax signals but have failed >>to hear anything on the freq's used by NOAA 11/12. Do I need a yagi antenna >>to hear them? What mode do the satellites Tx in? >> >>Any help anyone could provide me with would be appreciated... >> >>Thanks... >> >>aphex@cyberspc.mb.ca > >Hi Chris: > >This is from some info I have from NOAA > >try 137.50 and 137.62 MHz Mode: semi wide band FM >antenna to use: crossed dipole with reflector, or steerable yagi array. I have received WEFAX on SW via NAVY retransmission of satellite pics. Takes about 20 minutes to receive a hi-res picture. I thought picking up WEFAX directly from geosynchronous satellites 24,000 miles up required a good sized dish that received in the gigahertz region. I'm aware there are LEO low earth orbit satellites, but thought those whiz by in 3-5 minutes, hardly enough time for a WEFAX. Someone clarify. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.rmit.EDU.AU!goanna.cs.rmit.EDU.AU!core.apana.org.au!ramus.apana.org.au!news From: George Kral Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Optoelectronics Scout/any good???? Date: 25 Nov 1995 10:47:03 GMT Organization: Daemon Public Access Unix (03)563-8438 Lines: 31 Message-ID: <496s77$hfi@ramus.apana.org.au> References: <489ae9$6f9@thor.atcon.com> <48laqe$pk3@news.xs4all.nl> NNTP-Posting-Host: daemon.apana.org.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) >tpenn@ATCON.COM (Todd Penney) wrote: > >>is this thing worth having? >>i'm interested in hearing from people who >>have one,does it do a good job of "pulling" >>those secret frequencies out of the air?? >>if i see someone talking on something,i >>want to be able to use it to capture their >>operating frequency. >>will it do this or is it just a test insrtument???? > > >>thanks for any help you can give > Hi Todd, I have the combo with the reaction tune plug fitted on the AR and it all works just great. Best investment I have made. Great for driving allong listening to your favourite frequencies and as soon as the Scout sniffs out some strong RF you hear it, then when the signal is gone just press LOCAL & SEARCH, SCAN or VFO and you are back to your favourite frequencies. I also purchased the Opto N100 FM filter which really improves the Scout reception. Have fun, George From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Re: pd-102 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. X-Client-Port: 2563 Message-ID: References: <48bdrj$i8e@news.atlantech.net> <48l7ur$bqa@pegasus.starlink.com> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 24 Nov 95 18:50:11 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 23 Bill Funk (skypilot@starlink.com) wrote: : PD102 is a shareware program designed to decode POCSAG pager signals. I'm : able to get the registered program for you, if you want it. : PD has some design parameters that make it not really suitable for US use, : yet. It's being upgraded as we type. It's made by a person in the UK. : It will decode POCSAG only, and only at 512 or 1200 baud. No GOLAY, : nothing over 1200 baud. Here in Phoenix, that just doesn't cut it. : Message Tracker is a much better (and more expensive) alternative. It does : all the PD program does, plus GOLAY, and 2400 baud auto detection. The : drawback is the cost: I paid $180US for the middle version. : You can get more info on MT at: Bill, do these programmes make use of their own hardware, a build-it kit or perhaps a soundblaster card? Please adivise, ------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ComputerLink Online (416)233-5410 104 lines, SLIP, 9600 - 28,800 bps : ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:18 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: tomrector@aol.com (Tom Rector) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: PGH, Pa Frequencies Needed Date: 21 Nov 1995 09:08:40 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 21 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48smh8$8d2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tomrector@aol.com (Tom Rector) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am looking for a list of Police, Fire and EMS frequencies for the following Pittsburgh, Pa communities: Baldwin Twp. Castle Shannon Dormont Green Tree Mt. Lebanon Whitehall If you have any of these, please e-mail me. Thanks! Also, if anyone has a list for Allegheny County in PA, I would like that too. ************************************************************* Thomas D. Rector Pittsburgh, PA tomrector@aol.com ************************************************************* From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!news.uoregon.edu!inquo!vyzynz!news1.cris.com!newshost.comco.com!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ios.com!news From: Jery Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: PGH, Pa Frequencies Needed Date: 24 Nov 1995 04:52:30 GMT Organization: Internet Online Services Lines: 21 Message-ID: <493j2e$3cu@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-52.ts-1.hp.idt.net tomrector@aol.com (Tom Rector) writes: > I am looking for a list of Police, Fire and EMS frequencies for the > following Pittsburgh, Pa communities: > > Baldwin Twp. > Castle Shannon > Dormont > Green Tree > Mt. Lebanon > Whitehall > As an old "Cake Eater" I was pleased to see your post. The Primary frequency for Mt. Lebo, Dormont and Castle Shannon is 460.100. I'm into EMS in NJ, and when I visited Pgh last, I stopped at the EMS "South" just off of Castle Shannon Blvd, they seem to be dispatched on the police frequency. Stop at Radio Shack and see what they have loaded in their scanners? Good luck From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mjben32@aol.com (MJBen 32) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: pro 2028 MOD? Date: 25 Nov 1995 20:12:20 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <498etk$aij@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mjben32@aol.com (MJBen 32) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com If anyone know's any MOD's for the pro 2028 please E-mail me them. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:21 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sisna.com!not-for-mail From: nfn00363@naples.net (Jim Walker) Subject: Re: Pro 51 Mods? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 17:29:24 GMT References: <496kpi$oda@newsbf02.news.aol.com> X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Lines: 11 jsinc@aol.com (JS INC) wrote: >Want 175 thru 405 MHz and 50 to 107 Mhz for Pro 51. Here is an FTP Site that has a ton of mods. I used the mods from here for a couple of my radios one of which is a Pro 51 and they worked fine. Jim Walker nfn00363@naples.net From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jsinc@aol.com (JS INC) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Pro 51 Mods? Date: 25 Nov 1995 03:40:18 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <496kpi$oda@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jsinc@aol.com (JS INC) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Want 175 thru 405 MHz and 50 to 107 Mhz for Pro 51. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!yuma7.rescomp.arizona.edu!user From: soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu (Soren Ragsdale) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: PRO-41 Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 00:20:20 -0700 Organization: U of A Poultry Research Labs Lines: 34 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: yuma7.rescomp.arizona.edu X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 In article , lucifer@mi.net (lucifer ) wrote: > Does any one know if the PRO-41 can be modifed to recive the 800Mhz band.. > need to because Saint John poice are on those frequences.. It would be much > appricated. No, the St. John's Police do NOT operate on the 800Mhz band. They operate around the 153-155mhz range. The fire departments operate betweeh 153-169mhz, city council is here and at ~451, buses are here and ~1161Mhz,... The list goes on and on. In fact, the ONLY thing listed as operating in the 800Mhz range is cellular (no big surprise to anyone reading r.a.s), at 870.030 to 880.000 (Cantel Cellular Phones) and 880.000 to 889.980 (Newtel Cellular Phones). Why not skip insulting our intelligence and just ask "Hi, I want to listen in on cellular calls, can I do it with a PRO-51" like the rest of us do. See for complete St John's (New Brunswick, Canada, where I assume you live given the proximity of news.unb.ca which your post passed through) scanner frequencies. P.S. You can modify the 11A3, 12A3, and 7A4 models of the PRO-51 through a software hack. Visit for info on how to do it. -- "As I understand it, that's why America is a great country. Nobody has to eat sausages if they don't want to." -Daniel Pinkwater, "Lizard Music" Soren Ragsdale - soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu http://www.emerald.net/soren/home.html From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!torn!news.unb.ca!scratchy.mi.net!usenet From: karlhoyt@mi.net (Karl Hoyt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: PRO-41 Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 17:21:54 GMT Organization: Maritime Internet Services Lines: 20 Message-ID: <48vmcr$jqp@scratchy.mi.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: karlhoyt.mi.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 >In article , lucifer@mi.net (lucifer ) wrote: >> Does any one know if the PRO-41 can be modifed to recive the 800Mhz band.. >> need to because Saint John poice are on those frequences.. It would be much >> appricated. >No, the St. John's Police do NOT operate on the 800Mhz band. They operate >around the 153-155mhz range. Didn't he say Saint John? Not St. John's? Yes, the Saint John police are on a Motorola Trunk system in the mid 800Mhz range. >Why not skip insulting our intelligence and just ask "Hi, I want to listen >in on cellular calls, can I do it with a PRO-51" like the rest of us do. Didn't he say PRO-41? Not 51? From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rjo02.embratel.net.br!usenet From: Marcos Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: PRO-60 HELP MODS? Date: 25 Nov 1995 17:49:07 GMT Organization: Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes Lines: 12 Message-ID: <497kuj$jh@rjo02.embratel.net.br> NNTP-Posting-Host: 200.255.254.87 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Tanks for read my queston. I looking for mods to expand frequency in my PRO-60 (Realistic), range 869/894 MHZ. The colaboracion are wellcome. Excuse for my BAD ENGLISH. Marcos Aurelio e Silva pumpkin@ax.ibase.org.br From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!vpbbs!jeffrey.mccliss Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: jeffrey.mccliss@charleston.com (Jeffrey Mccliss) X-Mailer: NetXpress 1.53 Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 23:12:54 -0800 Organization: Vegas PlayGround BBS! - LV,NV - 702-386-7979 Subject: Re: PRO43 vs PRO39 Message-ID: <357.8981.513@charleston.com> Lines: 25 RE: Re: PRO43 vs PRO39 BY: James Russo to ALL on Tue Nov 21 1995 07:10 pm > The PRO-43. Is 'modable' to FULL 800mhz Recieve. At least mine is. > One diode. It also is 30-88mhz restorable! > > > James > KE4VJB > russo@gate.net > > I missed the original post and my service only allows me to back-track 300 posts. Could someone please tell me what the substance of the original post was? I recently purchased a PRO39 and am interested in hearing any comparisons with the 43. thanks. JM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Internet: jeffrey.mccliss@charleston.com (Jeffrey Mccliss) Vegas PlayGround! BBS * Las Vegas, NV * 702.386.7979 * 20 Nodes Web Page: http://he.net/~vpgbbs || For info, e-mail: info@charleston.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!newssinet!news.nc.u-tokyo.ac.jp!wnoc-tyo-news!news.join.ad.jp!news.caren.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!yale.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: pollen1@aol.com (Pollen1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Question about AOR3000A ? Date: 24 Nov 1995 00:43:18 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <493m1m$484@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <95111521282811390@solis.sbay.org> Reply-To: pollen1@aol.com (Pollen1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com My 3000A can run off 12vdc so I consider it portable. At $600-jump on it. I have mine running with Scanpro-no problem. Dave From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.cic.net!simtel!news.net99.net!ns.wsnet.com!news From: zielasko@wsnet.com (Lawrence Zielasko) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Question->police in Montgomery AL Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 19:24:45 GMT Organization: WSNetwork Communications Services, Inc., Montgomery, AL USA Lines: 13 Message-ID: <497qnp$d47@ns.wsnet.com> References: <48nn75$8j7@crcnis3.unl.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip36.b2.wsnet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 edagosti@herbie.unl.edu (Eric D'Agostino) wrote: >I was wondering if anybody from this area could tell me >if the Montgomery AL police are still on 400mhz or have they switched >to a 800mhz trunked system? MPD is still operating in the 400MHz area Eric. _________________________________________________________________ Lawrence Zielasko zielasko@wsnet.com _________________________________________________________________ From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!portal.gmu.edu!mason2.gmu.edu!cbromley From: cbromley@mason2.gmu.edu (Constance L Bromley) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Questions about cellular scanning Date: 22 Nov 1995 23:33:23 GMT Organization: George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA Lines: 5 Message-ID: <490c03$bht@portal.gmu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: mason2.gmu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I am currently writing a paper for a class regarding cellular security and am trying to acquire more information. I posted a message that got canned from don't understand is how the scanner interprets the id numbers. I'm NOT asking how to do it, all I need to know for my paper is if it is another modificati Please e-mail me at cbromley@gmu.edu Connie- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!torn!newshub.ccs.yorku.ca!news From: yu137373.mail.yorku.ca (John Di Flaviano) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: R1 R1 R1 ICOM R1 Scanner (FULL COVERAGE) Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1995 08:13:43 GMT Organization: York University, Ontario, Canada Lines: 30 Message-ID: <491049$knf@sunburst.ccs.yorku.ca> References: <48v5eq$2e5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: larry09.slip.yorku.ca X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 bbjamin@aol.com (BBJAMIN) wrote: >FOR SALE ICOM R-1 SCANNER >I Have an Icom R-1 HandHeld Scanner For Sale >Full coverage from Factory 100K to 1300 Mhz (No Breaks) >I have everything in perfect condition Box, Manuals(with cool added notes) >I also have the BP-90 Battery pack which allows user to run it dead and >then switch to internal back-up for another 3hrs of use (cool). Comes with >AC Charger for both batteries. The only reason I am selling it is because >(I Need the MONEY) There is absolutely nothing wrong with it, I will >warranty the unit, has very little time on it. All I really ever used it >for was to listen to neat stuff as I was going to sleep. See there is a >sleep timer and an alarm function in the R-1. So I would set it to shut >off automatically and then wake me up in the morning for work, I really >like this feature! and will miss it, Back to the old alarm Clock action! I >hate that when that Happens! I remember when I first got it I was so >blown away buy the size of it, It is so SMALL yet so powerful with a bunch >of cool functions, Great little radio! >I PAID $575 + BP-90 Battery $25 + Tax for a total of $648 >I will sell it for $350 Straight up >BBJAMIN@aol.com dear benjamin; i am interested in your scanner. If you are in canada i would like to purchase it. send email to stockman@ipacomp.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: BDGT10B@prodigy.com (Bill Rock jr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: radio shack pro-37?? Date: 25 Nov 1995 21:37:15 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 6 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4982ab$qum@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap5.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 there has been a pro-37 in my local paper for sale for about 2 weeks. the price has dropped from 250. to 150. i have been looking in this newsgroup for one for sale for comparison. i have seen none. is this scanner junk or a bargin. thanks From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!vpbbs!jeffrey.mccliss Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: jeffrey.mccliss@charleston.com (Jeffrey Mccliss) X-Mailer: NetXpress 1.53 Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1995 14:48:26 -0800 Organization: Vegas PlayGround BBS! - LV,NV - 702-386-7979 Subject: Radio Shack Pro-39 questions Message-ID: <357.8963.513@charleston.com> Lines: 17 I recently purchased a RS Pro-39 scanner used. I have since become quite addicted with the scanning hobby. However, I have searched a few of the FTP and WWW sites for information and mods for this scanner and have found few. Does anybody else out there own this same model? Any information about increasing coverage and other enhancements would be appreciated. Also, any details about what each of the diodes in this particular model does would be welcome. Thanks in advance JM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Internet: jeffrey.mccliss@charleston.com (Jeffrey Mccliss) Vegas PlayGround! BBS * Las Vegas, NV * 702.386.7979 * 20 Nodes Web Page: http://he.net/~vpgbbs || For info, e-mail: info@charleston.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:33 1995 Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!simtel!torn!nott!cunews!wabakimi!dbowlby From: dbowlby@chat.carleton.ca (Donald Bowlby) Subject: Railway CTCSS tones???? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: wabakimi.carleton.ca Message-ID: Sender: news@cunews.carleton.ca (News Administrator) Organization: Carleton University X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 21:35:33 GMT Lines: 11 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25292 rec.radio.scanner:40948 Does anyone know if the standard AAR radios utilize a subaudable tone to access repeaters, if so which, tone. I have had little luck Identify any PL tones used by either CNNA or CPRS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Don E. Bowlby Carleton University dbowlby@chat.carleton.ca ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Railway CTCSS tones???? Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1995 19:05:19 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 61 Message-ID: <492645$9n7@steel.interlog.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25325 rec.radio.scanner:41011 dbowlby@chat.carleton.ca (Donald Bowlby) wrote: > Does anyone know if the standard AAR radios utilize a >subaudable tone to access repeaters, if so which, tone. I have had >little luck Identify any PL tones used by either CNNA or CPRS >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >Don E. Bowlby >Carleton University >dbowlby@chat.carleton.ca >---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1995 00:45:30 -0500 X-Sender: brakeman@gold.interlog.com To: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) From: Peter Dougherty Subject: Re: Railway CTCSS tones???? Cc: dbowlby@chat.carleton.ca (Donald Bowlby) At 08:22 AM 11/23/95 GMT, you wrote: >In rec.radio.scanner, dbowlby@chat.carleton.ca (Donald Bowlby) wrote: > >> Does anyone know if the standard AAR radios utilize a >>subaudable tone to access repeaters, if so which, tone. I have had >>little luck Identify any PL tones used by either CNNA or CPRS Hi Don, I can't speak for anywhere else in Canada, but here on the Ontario South Division of CPRS all our road channels are simplex, and the MOW utility channel repeaters are carrier-access. I think some of the intermodal facility channels in the non-railway bands are PLed, but I'm fairly certain that anything on any of the 97 AAR channels on CP is non-PL. I have a complete frequency list from the radio shop somewhere in my junk pile, and I'll write back if I find anything difinitive. Take care, Best Regards, Peter I forwarded you message to Peter, a friend of mine. It seems like he instead of sending it to you he send the reply to me. Well here it is. I'm getting stuck cutting and pasting. If you need to send him mail and you can't figure out the above address his email address is brakeman@interlog.com Take care Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: wwhitby@aol.com (Wwhitby) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Railway CTCSS tones???? Date: 23 Nov 1995 21:46:40 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <493bmg$2bh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <492645$9n7@steel.interlog.com> Reply-To: wwhitby@aol.com (Wwhitby) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25326 rec.radio.scanner:41013 Norfolk Southern uses CTCSS tones. I have the frequency somewhere - i'll have to look for it then i'll post it. Warren Whitby wwhitby@aol.com - Home wwhitby@.bdm.com - Work Ham radio: KE4ITL "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13 From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: chmsam@aol.com (CHMSAM) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: READ THIS!!!! Something strange happen to me Date: 21 Nov 1995 12:38:17 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 19 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48t2q9$bl4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <48qkuu$os8@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> Reply-To: chmsam@aol.com (CHMSAM) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com And this is why you should NEVER talk about ANYTHING personal or confidential on a cordless or cell phone. I'm pretty sure everyone who reads this usenet group regularly already knows this, but it never hurts to say it again. There really are people out there who will run a scam on you. Never, ever, give out your credit card numbers, social security number, when you will be on vacation/not at home, personal gossip, etc., over a phone that is not connected by wire. Otherwise, you will end up being discussed in another usenet group, probably starting with either alt.sex or alt.stupid . The 46 MHz cross talk was probably due to either some ham that was either modified or running out of frequency, or using too much power and bleeding through. Either that or someone cruising around trying to find your cordless to talk over and call Botswana or some other far off land, on your phone bill. And, yes, this does indeed still happen because people are too stupid to shut off the cordless when they are not home. And, it is also still true that even paranoids have enemies . "You can sit here in the waiting room or wait here in the sitting room." CHMSAM@aol.com(C. McMaster) From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!photon From: photon@news.epix.net () Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: READ THIS!!!! Something strange happen to me Date: 22 Nov 1995 11:34:31 GMT Organization: epix.net Lines: 14 Message-ID: <48v1s7$532@guava.epix.net> References: <48qkuu$os8@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> <48t2q9$bl4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mango.epix.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] CHMSAM (chmsam@aol.com) wrote: : And this is why you should NEVER talk about ANYTHING personal or : confidential on a cordless or cell phone. I'm pretty sure everyone who my girlfriend's cordless phone jumped to another channel (which was in use) when her power went out (deactiving the base, obviously). she said they couldn't hear her, but she could hear them perfectly. -- OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2win95 := dos + guiOS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2OS2 NIN photon (photon@epix.net) join the Church of Monty Christo; email NIN OS2 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA sca4807@email.unc.edu OS2 NINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNINNIN From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Re: READ THIS!!!! Something strange happen to me X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. X-Client-Port: 2563 Message-ID: References: <48qkuu$os8@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> <48t2q9$bl4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 24 Nov 95 19:12:30 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 41 CHMSAM (chmsam@aol.com) wrote: : And this is why you should NEVER talk about ANYTHING personal or : confidential on a cordless or cell phone. I'm pretty sure everyone who : reads this usenet group regularly already knows this, but it never hurts : to say it again. There really are people out there who will run a scam on : you. Never, ever, give out your credit card numbers, social security : number, when you will be on vacation/not at home, personal gossip, etc., : over a phone that is not connected by wire. Otherwise, you will end up : being discussed in another usenet group, probably starting with either : alt.sex or alt.stupid . I'll drink to that. I heard a story of someone who was watching TV and heard the most shocking things on their Fisher Price baby's room monitor. The sound of breaking glass, two male voices, some thumping sounds and a baby crying! In total panic the parent ran to the room to find a quietly sleeping baby. I suspect somebody with a 49Mhz walkie-talkie and a tape recording was having a little fun. Either that or someone had a radio tuned up on 49Mhz. The range of those room monitors is quite something. I can hear one in my neighborhood and one day decided to DF it. (okay, I was bored I admit it). Anyway, I ended up driving to the far south end of my neighborhood before I found it. I was quite amazed! I'm sure the owners would be even more amazed if they knew I could hear everything that went on there 24 hours a day. This was nearly a mile away! In fact, they are so damn strong that they make the 49Mhz walkie-talkies quite useless in the city. Cheers! Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ComputerLink Online (416)233-5410 104 lines, SLIP, 9600 - 28,800 bps : ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: REC or ALT radio scanner what is the difference? Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 00:05:56 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 14 Message-ID: <495c3n$q9v@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Almost have a year know and I still do not know the difference between REC and ALT.raido.scanner. What news group do most people use and why is the same messages on both sometimes? REC.radio.scanner in Toronto, ont. seems to have more messages. Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!csun.edu!usenet From: wsmith@csun.edu (Wayne Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Req: LA County Park Police Freqs Date: 25 Nov 1995 04:23:55 GMT Organization: California State University, Northridge Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4965or$rdh@dewey.csun.edu> References: <490k58$54b@adnetsol.adnetsol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: s097n118.csun.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII In article <490k58$54b@adnetsol.adnetsol.com>, kkoller@adnetsol.com says... > > >Does anyone know the frequencies for the Los Angeles County Park Police >for the Castaic Lake/Santa Clarita Valley area? Searched through all my >books and can't seem to find them. They used to be on 453.675, but I haven't check lately. Wayne Smith N6LHV From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!noc.near.net!das-news2.harvard.edu!fas-news.harvard.edu!husc7.harvard.edu!tham From: tham@husc7.harvard.edu (Fu Tham) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Scanner directory for Alaska?? Date: 22 Nov 1995 16:27:28 GMT Organization: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts Lines: 8 Message-ID: <48vj1g$mvm@decaxp.harvard.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: husc7.harvard.edu Keywords: Alaska, directory X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #5 (NOV) Are there any scanner directory includes frequencies for the State of Alaska. I did a quick scan in Radio Shack Catalog on "Police Call" and they don't seems to have one on AK. Is Bearcat Directory still exists and possibly have AK frequencies???? Many Thanks Fu From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: machtool@ix.netcom.com (ANDY POPKY ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: scanning in jamaica Date: 24 Nov 1995 02:49:21 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <493brh$pit@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ron-ny4-10.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Nov 23 6:49:21 PM PST 1995 i will be going on vacation to jamaica does anybody have any frequencies for that area? thanks ap From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ec222@aol.com (EC222) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: scanning pagers Date: 21 Nov 1995 14:40:47 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <48t9vv$den@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <48lt7j$p6t@taurus.neca.com> Reply-To: ec222@aol.com (EC222) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Not flame you but, next to scanning pagers and listening to NOAA weather broadcasts I can't think of anything more boring in the relm of scanning! Okay maybe monitoring garage door openers! Might be interesting to use one of those decoders on the more expensive pagers that actually provide up to I think 8 lines of text. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!ra.nrl.navy.mil!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsserver2.jvnc.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.ssnet.com!usenet From: ctrice Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Searching for Any Scanner Listeners in Delaware? Date: 23 Nov 1995 06:00:23 GMT Organization: SSNet -- Public Internet Access in Delaware! Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4912ln$hku@news.ssnet.com> References: <48gldp$p89@news.udel.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ss51.ssnet.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:41000 alt.radio.scanner:25320 > I am a full time college student at the Unversity of Delaware in New > Castle County. I am a scanner enthusisast who will monitor anything that > can be heard, just about. > > Yes John There is life in De. We are located in Kent co. More like Dover!!! you have a lot of action in New Castle and Newark area. But I do mean But, You do have to know where they are. People around here keep it like gold. These are freqs that are not in betty bearcat and others. The Data bases don't have them. To start off get ahold of Kent comm. Radio store for info. or Email me at ctrice@ssnet.com You'll be suprised!!!! Gary From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.alt.net!usenet From: mike581@magpage.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Searching for Any Scanner Listeners in Delaware? Date: 26 Nov 1995 05:54:02 GMT Organization: TMP Online Lines: 25 Message-ID: <498vdq$qjr@tofu.alt.net> References: <48gldp$p89@news.udel.edu> Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:41108 alt.radio.scanner:25355 In article <48gldp$p89@news.udel.edu>, 89421@udel.edu says... > >I am a full time college student at the Unversity of Delaware in New >Castle County. I am a scanner enthusisast who will monitor anything that >can be heard, just about. I mainly stick with public safety of all >departments, but due to my location, I only hear "the locals." My goal >is to hear Philadelphia or even Baltimore Maryland! I am a member of the Get a decent outside antenna and cable. >Amateur Radio Club at UDEL and would like to correspond with those >nearby. I am very knowledgable about what frequencies are used so I know >I will be an asset for those people who are in need of frequencies for >this area. > >All replies are appreciated and welcomed. I will personally reply back. > >john > I have a pretty extensive list. Let me know which format you want and I'll e-mail you a copy. The formats I currently have are Lotus 1-2-3 or MS Access format. If neither of these suit you, I can probably can convert the file to something else. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!panix!not-for-mail From: clay@panix.com (Clay Irving) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Sftwre- OS456 Radio manager.. Date: 23 Nov 1995 09:43:07 -0500 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 16 Message-ID: <49219r$aip@panix.com> References: <48p9o2$ke0@scanner.worldgate.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com In <48p9o2$ke0@scanner.worldgate.com> rlee@worldgate.com (rlee) writes: >If anybody know's of a website of ftp-site with a the latest version of >radio manager could you please email it. >Im also looking for other good software for the OS456. >I already have probe... but im looing for win or win95 software. Check the Scanning Reference (http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning) -- You'll find plenty of links software OS456 software. -- - o - o Clay Irving (clay@panix.com), N2VKG o - o o AEC NYC ARES, New York County o - Deputy Radio Operator, NYC RACES, New York County - o - - Start --> http://www.panix.com/clay From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: whitepongo@aol.com (WhitePongo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: tape recorder mods Date: 24 Nov 1995 23:19:01 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4965fl$j79@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: whitepongo@aol.com (WhitePongo) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Howdy folks, I wonder if anyone can help out a poor scanner buff. I can't afford to buy an expensive "ten hour" tape recorder. Most anyone have instructions for modifying an existing recorder so it will run for ten hours? If it's already out there someplace can you point me to an FTP site where it's kept? I think this would probably be a good theme for one of the scanner magazines out there. Thanks in advance, WhitePongo From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Toronto Area?? I have two scanners for sale. Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 12:02:17 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 14 Message-ID: <496m2t$o7a@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Living in the Toronto Area?? I have a Bearcat 2500xlt for sale asking 350.00 and a Uniden MR8100 (Alphanumeric Display) also 350 Please respond via e-mail..Thanks Ron Katz News Cameraman Toronto Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/ From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!news From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Toronto Area?? I have two scanners for sale. Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 12:17:39 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 12 Message-ID: <496mvk$ohc@steel.interlog.com> References: <496m2t$o7a@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ronkatz.interlog.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) wrote: >Living in the Toronto Area?? I have a >Bearcat 2500xlt for sale asking 350.00 >and a >Uniden MR8100 (Alphanumeric Display) also 350 Oppps sorry I reposted a old message. but the Uniden BC2500xlt is still for sale. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyclops.dsphere.net!brea-annex1-p3.dsphere.net!user From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Toronto Area?? I have two scanners for sale. Date: 25 Nov 1995 20:03:39 GMT Organization: Lamers Online, Inc Lines: 33 Message-ID: References: <496m2t$o7a@steel.interlog.com> <496mvk$ohc@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brea-annex1-p3.dsphere.net You can buy a new Bearcat 3000xlt for $369.95 from EEB in Vienna Va. The 3000xlt is an excellent top of the line receiver. Why would anyone want to pay $350.00 for a 2500xlt? The 2500xlt does not perform as well as the 3000xlt. Jim Wayda Captain, Scanner Price Police In article <496mvk$ohc@steel.interlog.com>, ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz) wrote: Living in the Toronto Area?? I have a <>Bearcat 2500xlt for sale asking 350.00 <>and a <>Uniden MR8100 (Alphanumeric Display) also 350 < < References: <494lto$ha5@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: peak.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Kay Burkhardt (reddog8@ix.netcom.com) wrote: : I've recently heard about an internal board that can be put inside : your scanner and would allow you to follow trunked groups by : connecting it to you computer and scanner. Has anyone else heard of : such a product and when it will be released? Such a board would have to take over from the scanner's cpu. It would be expensive, and possibly difficult to accomplish. I doubt if you will see any such item that is reasonable in price - but I may be wrong. Bill From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: Doug Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Trunked groups Date: 25 Nov 1995 03:38:09 GMT Organization: Florida Online Lines: 8 Message-ID: <496331$9gi@ddi2.digital.net> References: <494lto$ha5@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @pm2_15.digital.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: reddog8@ix.netcom.com Never will see a real market release of anything except LTR trunking. Motorola and GE would have the device marketers and developers in court faster than the BC9000 scan speed. Doug From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.cfa.org!news From: blue@minot.ndak.net (blue) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Uniden Bearcat Sportcat SC150 Date: 25 Nov 1995 23:07:10 GMT Organization: Communicating for America Network Services Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4987iu$me8@swifty.cfa.org> References: <30B6B6E6.5360@ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: srt-15.dialup.ndak.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <30B6B6E6.5360@ix.netcom.com>, "B. Severn" says: > >Does anyone know anything about this hand held scanner? It looks >like it covers a good range of freqs. The manual says that it >covers 806-956 Mhz, which would indicate cellular....but is it >so?? Are there any mods for this scanner??? > >Anyone...anyone...anyone??? Brian, sorry to say, but all scanners made today in the USA for the general public have the cellular freqs blocked. For what it's worth, so I have been told, the cell deal ain't that good anyway. That's what I have been told... Blue From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsrelay.iastate.edu!news.iastate.edu!werdna From: werdna@iastate.edu (Andrew J. Albinger) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Uniden SC150 info sought. Date: 25 Nov 1995 05:16:03 GMT Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa (USA) Lines: 46 Message-ID: <4968qj$hv3@news.iastate.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: calvin.cc.iastate.edu Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25340 rec.radio.scanner:41056 I am considering purchasing a Uniden Bearcat SC150 "SportCat". the description I have seen is: 100-channel (10 banks) 12 band 800MHz It looks to be an ok scanner that is in my price range ($200 or less) it is a handheld scanner. If anyone out there has seen/used/played with this scanner and would be kind enough to either post info here or mail it to me, I would be greatful. What I want to know: does it have acceptable reception? does it have any noticable problems? is it cellular modifiable if someone were to desire it? Any other info appreciated as well. thankx, Andrew Albinger _|_ Andrew Albinger | DoD# 1767 | _|_ _|_) 117-B University Village |'80 GS450ET | _|_) (_|_ Ames, IA 50010 |-----------------------------| (_|_ _|_) (515) 296-7878 |only green M&Ms in my gorp. | _|_) | My opinions are my own and my employers have nothing to do with them | WWW Home Page -- _|_ Andrew Albinger | DoD# 1767 | _|_ _|_) 117-B University Village |'80 GS450ET | _|_) (_|_ Ames, IA 50010 |-----------------------------| (_|_ _|_) (515) 296-7878 |only green M&Ms in my gorp. | _|_) | My opinions are my own and my employers have nothing to do with them | WWW Home Page From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: pnutts@ix.netcom.com (Paul Nutterfield ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Want more Safety Alert(tm) info Date: 21 Nov 1995 19:30:32 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 4 Message-ID: <48t9co$4go@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-kc6-20.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Nov 21 11:30:32 AM PST 1995 I just found out about the new Safety Alert(tm) transmitters. Does anybody have their frequencies, range, and type of information (if any) they broadcast? Seems like a great idea to monitor these frequencies in a mobile scanner to warn of any impending trouble! Thanks. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!usenet From: romanr@bga.com (Roman Robles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Wanted R-7000/R-7100 Date: 23 Nov 1995 06:34:21 GMT Organization: Real/Time Communications - Bob Gustwick and Associates Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4914ld$fc7@giga.bga.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: apm0-7.realtime.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 I just got my news reader going tonight, so please excuse me if I just missed a posting on this... I want to convince my wife to let me buy a used R-7000 or -7100. Please email me telling me where I can find such items for sale (used). Thanks roman robles From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!realtime.net!bga.com!usenet From: romanr@mailserv.bga.com (Roman Robles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Wanted R-7000/R-7100 Date: 25 Nov 1995 03:51:52 GMT Organization: Real/Time Communications - Bob Gustwick and Associates Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4963so$m0m@giga.bga.com> References: <4914ld$fc7@giga.bga.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: apm0-12.realtime.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 ...my e-mail address was listed incorrectly on this mail header.. it should be: romanr@mailserv.bga.com regards roman >I just got my news reader going tonight, so please excuse me> >I want to convince my wife to let me buy a used R-7000 or -7100. >Please email me telling me where I can find such items for >sale (used). From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!van-bc!fonorola!news.citenet.net!usenet From: ariel@empiremedia.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: WANTED SCANNER! Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 16:21:59 GMT Organization: CiteNet Telecom - Commercial Internet Service Lines: 12 Message-ID: <48vil0$jhf@cti01.citenet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: g2-18.citenet.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I am looking for a good scanner BASE or portabel as long as it can pickup 800 mhz (cell freq) and other interesting bands . Please reply via e-mail to ariel@empiremedia.com Thanks! From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!van-bc!news.cyberstore.ca!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca!mira!umlesli0 From: umlesli0@cc.umanitoba.ca (Wade Everett Leslie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Wanted: Pro-2006 Date: 23 Nov 95 06:42:15 GMT Organization: The University of Manitoba Lines: 5 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: mira.cc.umanitoba.ca X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #2 (NOV) I am interested in buying a Pro-2006 scanner. I would perfer one with no mods, but it doesn't really matter. Leave me e-mail. -Wade From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!usenet From: Michael Neidich Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: WANTED: Zenith TRANS OCEANIC R7000-1 (Taiwan) Date: 24 Nov 1995 04:12:43 GMT Organization: Interport Communications Corp. Lines: 3 Message-ID: <493gnr$7q6@park.interport.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: neidich.port.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Need R7000-1. 73, K2ENN From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:05:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!news.vbc.net!news.gpl.net!news From: john@inquiziter.thegap.com () Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: where can I get this? Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 20:02:03 GMT Organization: INQUIZITIBLE Lines: 24 Message-ID: <48u549$lr9@errigle.gpl.net> References: <48ai4j$3sf@er6.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: inquiziter.thegap.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) wrote: >In article <48ai4j$3sf@er6.rutgers.edu> bohadel@eden.rutgers.edu (Nova John) writes: >>From: bohadel@eden.rutgers.edu (Nova John) >>Subject: where can I get this? >>Date: 14 Nov 1995 12:03:15 -0500 >> Where can I find a frequency converter that takes incoming signals >>(around 800-900 Mhz)and outputs the signals to around 400-500 Mhz. I'm guessing >>that because of the new cellular listening laws they aren't made anymore. Can >>I find such a device in kit form or new? I have a few scanners and all only >>cover up to 512 Mhz, but I need 800Mhz coverage to monitor police comms. Any >>and all help is appreciated. >> John hi there pity your not near this neck of the world . N.Ireland no mods needed just a new antenna ?? that converts cellular down to 130 -160mhz the normal price is around 50 stg but it does mean that the older non-cellular scanner can now pick up all without mods works well one shop was selling them with a cheap 15stg ($10 or less) multi band radio and it even worked with that if you want more info i'll get it for you ..mailme john IS the inquiziter john@inquiziter.thegap.com From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:06:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!panix!not-for-mail From: clay@panix.com (Clay Irving) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: where can I get this? Date: 25 Nov 1995 09:24:41 -0500 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4978v9$s2t@panix.com> References: <48ai4j$3sf@er6.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com In <48ai4j$3sf@er6.rutgers.edu> bohadel@eden.rutgers.edu (Nova John) writes: > Where can I find a frequency converter that takes incoming signals >(around 800-900 Mhz)and outputs the signals to around 400-500 Mhz. I'm guessing >that because of the new cellular listening laws they aren't made anymore. Can >I find such a device in kit form or new? I have a few scanners and all only >cover up to 512 Mhz, but I need 800Mhz coverage to monitor police comms. Any >and all help is appreciated. Check the Grove catalog: http://catmac.grove.net/CGI.SPG?Product=CVR+3 GRE Super Converter ------------------- Looking for the best way to get uninterrupted 800-1000 MHz coverage on your desktop scanner? Whether your scanner doesn't have that range now, or is one of the models with certain 800 MHz frequencies factory- censored, these high-sensitivity converters from GRE will fill in the gap! Simply install a nine-volt battery (not supplied); BNC connectors are provided to interconnect with your scanner. Use an 800 Mhz-capable external antenna or attach a whip adjusted to about 4" or 12" (for gain) like the Grove ANT 19 or ANT 8. When you tune 410-512 MHz on your scanner, you will be receiving 800- 1000 MHz! A handy bypass switch allows you to restore normal operation of your scanner without having to remove the converter. -- - o - o Clay Irving (clay@panix.com), N2VKG o - o o AEC NYC ARES, New York County o - Deputy Radio Operator, NYC RACES, New York County - o - - Start --> http://www.panix.com/clay From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:06:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Why is Radio Shack Freq Counter on Sale? Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 18:37:45 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 12 Message-ID: References: <47b9ct$he3@boris.eden.com> <47vadj$rve@emerald.oz.net> <488qfm$33a@news.netvoyage.net> <48a5ru$8ns@server2.dakota.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <48a5ru$8ns@server2.dakota.net>, bodoh@dakota.net (Tom Bodoh) wrote: > Please get your 'facts' straight before posting. It sells for $400 to > $425. Where have you seen it for this price? I've only seen it at low as $449. Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:06:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: daniel_l@ix.netcom.com (Daniel Lenz ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Why is Rat Shack frequency counter on sale? Date: 23 Nov 1995 07:45:12 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4918q8$2v7@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-jac2-10.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 22 11:45:12 PM PST 1995 I heard somebody mention that this device runs for around $450. When in reality the sale price was $79.99 and the original price was $99.99,I hope this clarifies things for some people. From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:06:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.packet.net!news.combase.com!imci3!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!zippy.dct.ac.uk!zippy.dct.ac.uk!nntp Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Wierd freqs on malfunctioning walkperson Message-ID: <1995Nov24.062828.22354@zippy.dct.ac.uk> From: is06@students.stir.ac.uk Date: 24 Nov 95 06:28:28 GMT Reply-To: is06@students.stir.ac.uk Nntp-Posting-Host: whale.students.stir.ac.uk X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL9] Lines: 46 When batteries get low, it will occasionally go into a mode, where instead of the FM band covering 88-108Mhz, It'll go down to 76Mhz, and have a TV band, with channels 1-12. The 76Mhz figure seems real, as I do get images of stations at 20.8Mhz + set freq or so. I'm in the UK, any ideas on where these freqs are meant for? The device in question is the Awia hs-TX446 Couldn't seem to find a more appropriate group. Obscanner: Yes, it does pick up taxi firms at the lower end of that band. -- Ian Stirling. | http://web.students.stir.ac.uk/~is06 | Pretty sad at the moment, should get | better tho. Among a man's many good possessions, A good command of speech has no equal. Subject: Wierd freqs on malfunctioning walkperson Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Reply-To: is06@students.stir.ac.uk Summary: Keywords: X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL9] When batteries get low, it will occasionally go into a mode, where instead of the FM band covering 88-108Mhz, It'll go down to 76Mhz, and have a TV band, with channels 1-12. The 76Mhz figure seems real, as I do get images of stations at 20.8Mhz + set freq or so. I'm in the UK, any ideas on where these freqs are meant for? The device in question is the Awia hs-TX446 Couldn't seem to find a more appropriate group. Obscanner: Yes, it does pick up taxi firms at the lower end of that band. -- Ian Stirling. | http://web.students.stir.ac.uk/~is06 | Pretty sad at the moment, should get | better tho. Among a man's many good possessions, A good command of speech has no equal. Yes, this is a forgery, I've been forced to write a script that runs in the background, while newsreading, to autoforge failed postings, due to the news system running out of space :( From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:06:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.interlog.com!brat From: brat@interlog.com (Bernie Rataj) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Wierd freqs on malfunctioning walkperson Date: Fri, 24 Nov 95 17:53:32 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4950qs$qvs_001@brat.interlog.com> References: <1995Nov24.062828.22354@zippy.dct.ac.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: brat.interlog.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 In article <1995Nov24.062828.22354@zippy.dct.ac.uk>, is06@students.stir.ac.uk wrote: >When batteries get low, it will occasionally go into a mode, where >instead of the FM band covering 88-108Mhz, It'll go down to 76Mhz, >and have a TV band, with channels 1-12. >The 76Mhz figure seems real, as I do get images of stations at >20.8Mhz + set freq or so. >I'm in the UK, any ideas on where these freqs are meant for? >The device in question is the Awia hs-TX446 It is perhaps not coincidental that the Japanese FM band starts at 76MHz (and ends at 90MHz). Presumeably under the duress of low battery power it reverts to its true self... Bernie PS. Some Japanese radios like the Sony '2010 have an FM band from 76-108MHz (even when the batteries are fresh). -------------------------------------------------------- Bernie Rataj brat@interlog.com qth://toronto.on.ca Member: Ontario DX Association -------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Sun Nov 26 05:06:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.oz.net!news From: markj@got.net (Mr.News) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Wierd freqs on malfunctioning walkperson Date: Sat, 25 Nov 1995 07:55:43 GMT Organization: News Intelligence Systems USA Lines: 8 Message-ID: <496jo1$f4p@emerald.oz.net> References: <1995Nov24.062828.22354@zippy.dct.ac.uk> <4950qs$qvs_001@brat.interlog.com> Reply-To: markj@got.net NNTP-Posting-Host: markj.got.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 >It is perhaps not coincidental that the Japanese FM band starts at >76MHz (and ends at 90MHz). Presumeably under the duress of low battery >power it reverts to its true self... This explains why the stock am-fm in my 1990 Isuzu Trooper reverts to 76-90mhz in 1khz steps and am in 9khz steps when the battery dies! From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.bctel.net!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!hgea01.hgea.org!usenet From: Brian Kitaoka Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 1996 Olympic Games Date: 29 Nov 1995 07:35:49 GMT Lines: 6 Message-ID: <49h2gl$ai3@hgea01.hgea.org> References: <49gcvb$oh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp70.hgea.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) To: gianotti@aol.com X-URL: news:49gcvb$oh@newsbf02.news.aol.com Motorola has a press release on their web page WWW.MOT.COM in regards to the olympics. It seems that they will be supplying Digital Trunk radios and FLEX Two-way message pagers. I don't thing they can be monitored. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gianotti@aol.com (Gianotti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: 1996 Olympic Games Date: 28 Nov 1995 20:28:11 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49gcvb$oh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: gianotti@aol.com (Gianotti) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Anyone got any idea as to frequency/bands/modes that will be used at the Olympic games this summer? TNX in advance. ___________________________________________________________ | John L. Gianotti KF9GW -- gianotti@ideanet.doe.state.in.us | | Dir Computer Services #VOICE: (219) 365-8551 ext 260 | | Lake Central School Corp.#FAX: (219) 65-6414 | |___________________________________________________________| From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!zippy.cais.net!llevy From: llevy@pacificnet.net (Larry Levy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: 2006 intermod problem Date: Sun, 26 Nov 95 17:14:22 GMT Organization: Capital Area Internet Service info@cais.com 703-448-4470 Lines: 19 Message-ID: <49alej$77q@zippy.cais.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.199.120.240 X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 A recent thread about the -10db attenuator switch on the 2006 brought to mind a chronic 2006 problem dealing with pager intermod on the VHF hi-band. This has been a continuing problem on my rig, as it apparently has been for others judging from messages about the problem from time to time. I've tried different antennas, shielding, etc., but the only solution that has worked somewhat is signal attenuation. I've found that -10db is too much for simplex comms like VHF-marine band, and a -3db to -6db in-line attenuator seems to cut the intermod down while not knocking down signal strength too much. Anyone else have any other solutions? 73's -Larry From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!news.delphi.com!jim5514 From: jim5514@delphi.com (James Price) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: 2006 Reception Problem? Date: 26 Nov 1995 19:44:01 GMT Organization: Delphi Internet Services Corporation Lines: 19 Message-ID: <9511261346591.The_Win-D.jim5514@delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1e.delphi.com X-To: James Price In article , jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) writes: > Jim, > > Have you checked the position of the attenuator switch on the rear panel? > If you have other people in your house, it can very easily get set to the > -10db position. My housekeeper has done this while dusting. > > Jim Wayda Jim Wayda correctly identified the problem as did another person who sent me e-mail on this matter. I have moved my set around a bit and probably moved the switch without realizing it. I have now tested both settings, the 0db one and the 10db one. The latter setting seriously reduces the set's ability to pick up weaker signals. I thank all of you who took the time to reply. Jim From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!nrtphba6.bnr.ca!brtph500.bnr.ca!nrtphc11.bnr.ca!ab From: ab@ntmtv.com (Adrian Brandt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,misc.consumers,alt.toys.hi-tech Subject: 900 MHz cordless phone range survey Date: 29 Nov 1995 02:00:09 GMT Organization: Northern Telecom, Mountain View Lines: 37 Message-ID: <49ger9$q7c@nrtphc11.bnr.ca> References: <49c4e4$dpr@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <30BB465E.536E@ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 47.82.33.56 X-newsreader: xrn 7.03-beta-4 Originator: ab@ntmtv.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:41223 alt.radio.scanner:25392 misc.consumers:136950 alt.toys.hi-tech:7278 On rec.radio.scanner Curtis Wheeler wrote: > My suggestion would be to forget spending the time and money trying > to illegally modify a 49 MHz phone - replace it with a 900 MHz SS > unit. You would not get 2 mile range but it will be dramatically > increased over what you have know. Wow! 2 miles? I haven't heard anyone report they got anywhere near that kind range out of a 900 MHz cordless. I've got the Tropez and I've got the base in a 2nd story (top floor) apartment. It's a fairly densly populated area with plenty of powerlines and such nearby, and so my phone starts cutting out at about 150 yards or so, depending on which direction I go. I suppose the farthest I ever was able to get and still complete a call without lots of cut-outs wasn't too much further than that. I don't doubt that you'd get better range in a less electro-magnetically "noisy" clear area, but I *really* doubt 2 miles--let alone 1 mile! Okay, survey time. Let's hear from 900 MHz phone owners out there: 1 What kind of phone (make & model)? 2 Describe base & phone environment? 3 Maximum comfortably-useable range? I'll go first: 1 What kind of phone (make & model)? Tropez 900DX 2 Describe base & phone environment? 2nd/top floor apartment 3 Maximum comfortably-useable range? ~150 yards (varies by direction) -- Adrian Brandt (408) 565-7291 / ab@nt.com From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!sdd.hp.com!inn From: Dave Disser Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,misc.consumers,alt.toys.hi-tech Subject: Re: 900 MHz cordless phone range survey Date: 28 Nov 1995 19:45:42 -0800 Organization: Hewlett-Packard Company, San Diego Site Lines: 18 Sender: disser@hpsdlgf8.sdd.hp.com Message-ID: References: <49c4e4$dpr@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <30BB465E.536E@ccnet.com> <49ger9$q7c@nrtphc11.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: hpsdlgf8.sdd.hp.com X-Favorite-Condiment: ketchup Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:41225 alt.radio.scanner:25393 misc.consumers:136953 alt.toys.hi-tech:7279 In article <49ger9$q7c@nrtphc11.bnr.ca> ab@ntmtv.com (Adrian Brandt) writes: > Okay, survey time. Let's hear from 900 MHz phone owners out there: > > 1 What kind of phone (make & model)? Uniden exp9100 > 2 Describe base & phone environment? Condos, not a lot of RFI that I can identify. > 3 Maximum comfortably-useable range? Cuts out at about 300 ft with someone else's condo in the way. Would probably do much better if I could measure line of sight distance. --Dave From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!homer.alpha.net!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,misc.consumers,alt.toys.hi-tech Subject: Re: 900 MHz cordless phone range survey Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 13:47:01 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 16 Message-ID: References: <49c4e4$dpr@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <30BB465E.536E@ccnet.com> <49ger9$q7c@nrtphc11.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:41254 alt.radio.scanner:25404 misc.consumers:137008 alt.toys.hi-tech:7282 In article <49ger9$q7c@nrtphc11.bnr.ca>, ab@ntmtv.com (Adrian Brandt) wrote: > On rec.radio.scanner Curtis Wheeler wrote: > >>You would not get 2 mile range but it will be dramatically >>increased over what you have know. > > Wow! 2 miles? I guess it would help if you actually read what you were quoting. He said, "You would NOT get 2 mile range....". Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: CPBH98A@prodigy.com (Edward Bialas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: 900mhz cordless frequencies Date: 27 Nov 1995 02:59:42 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49b9iu$hs0@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap3.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 My old Uniden cordless phone has seen better days. I'm thinking about buying a state of the art 900mhz cordless phone and I'm am just wondering exactly what frequencies are available on the market.. - EDWARD BIALAS CPBH98A@prodigy.com From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:28 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!Germany.EU.net!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!usenet From: Dick Arscott Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: ?Javiation Sale to US Customer? Date: 30 Nov 1995 04:55:42 GMT Organization: PhotoGenius, Inc Lines: 4 Message-ID: <49jdge$h6m@sundog.tiac.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: photogenius.tiac.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) To: alt.radio.scanner X-URL: news:rec.radio.scanner/39493-39592 Can I purchase and have Javiation in the UK ship me the AOR 2700 without any threat of interception of the shipment? From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!usenet.hana.nm.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!sundog.tiac.net!usenet From: Dick Arscott Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: ?Javiation Sale to US Customer? Date: 30 Nov 1995 04:56:32 GMT Organization: PhotoGenius, Inc Lines: 4 Message-ID: <49jdi0$h6m@sundog.tiac.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: photogenius.tiac.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.scanner/39493-39592 Can I purchase and have Javiation in the UK ship me the AOR 2700 without any threat of interception of the shipment? From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.connect.net!usenet From: joe@joe.joe (joe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Any Thoughts on hb-232(1) Date: 28 Nov 1995 05:06:28 GMT Organization: Joe's place Lines: 90 Message-ID: <49e5ck$cn7@dallas1.connect.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: a2p09.connect.net X-Newsreader: NeoLogic News for OS/2 [version: 4.2 UNREGISTERED 29 days remaining] Does the software REQUIRE windows, or is it a good old dos utility? I run OS/2 and windows utils like that can usually cause me more problems then they are worth... :>Here's some of the things it can do (geared toward the PRO-2004/5/6). :> :>Extends virtually EVERY aspect of the scanner to the computer's :>monitor and keyboard. For example, a replica of the scanner's front :>panel is displayed on the monitor along with a keypad emulator to show :>the keys to be pressed as if you were operating the scanner in a :>normal manner. As the scanner operates, the computer monitor shows :>EVERYTHING that the scanner shows in its display! Not only can you :>operate the scanner from the computer's keyboard, you can also operate :>from the scanner as well. The CE-232 does not slow down the scanner :>nor alter its peformance in any manner! :> :>* You can see & operate every function of the scanner from the :>Keyboard! :>* The CE-232 can download anywhere from one to 400 channels in one :>session, either from you punching the keyboard, OR automatically from :>a previously prepared list of frequencies. Manual or Auto-Programming :>can include channel number, frequency, DELAY, MODE and LOCKOUT :>functions as desired. :> :>* The scanner is fully programmable by the CE-232 in all modes, etc! :>* The CE-232 will auto-log for an unlimited period of time, any and :>all activity that the scanner encounters, whether in SCAN or SEARCH :>modes. Each "event" (squelch break) is logged to a file as a line :>item similar to: :> :>CHANNEL-FREQ-MODE-DELAY-LOCKOUT-FUNCTION-STEP-DATE-START TIMES & :>DURATION :> :>Autologging can be turned on or off at will. Autolog files are :>automatically opened and named with a date/time logo. :> :>Autolog files can be programmed back into the scanner's channel memory :>at will with no manipulation or changes; just the press of a couple of :>keys! This means that you can do a SEARCH function all night or day :>while you're away and then come home and program in each new found :>frequency quite simply, hands-off, in a matter of minutes! :> :>* An easy-to-use autologging feature is available for many purposes! :>* You can....disconnect the antenna; set the ATT switch to the -10 dB :>position and do a SEARCH from 25 MHz - 1300 MHz with the autolog :>feature ON. About an hour or two later, you'll have a file that :>contains just the BIRDIES in your scanner! Now you rename this file :>to something like BIRDIE.LOG, and the next time you do a frequency :>search, you can specify another CE-232 function called "BIRDCHECK", :>which will prevent the scanner from ever locking up on a birdie (or :>any other frequency that you insert into the BIRDIE.LOG). So, not :>only can you EASILY make the scanner forever reject birdies, but also :>pagers, data channels and other obnoxious signals that you don't want :>to monitor!!! :> :>* The CE-232 discriminates against birdies and other undesired :>signals! :>* The CE-232 sports a LOOKUP function which shows a line of data every :>time the scanner STOPS on a busy frequency! Your previously prepared :>AutoProgrammer File will do nicely for this function, and therefore :>will display whatever is in your database for that frequency! Great :>for quick identifications of the signals received by your scanner! :> :>I use my autoprogram file in the lookup function, when the radio :>stops on an active channel say 155,490 the following readout appears :>in the window with the active channel highlighted. :> :>,1, 155.5950,,,, Dakota Co. Sheriff 1100-F1 Dispatch / 2 T/A :>,, 154.1150,,,, Rosemount 3500 Police :>,, 155.4900,,,, Dakota Co. Sheriff F-3 :>,, 154.7850,,,, Eagan Police 3300 dispatching Rosemount Pd/Fd :> :>* The CE-232 offers four user-definable switches which can be used to :>control add-ons or other modifications that you may have added to your :>scanner! Uses for these User Switches are virtually unlimited, but :>might include turning on/off things like Automatic Tape Recorder :>Switches; extra memory banks; Data/Tone Squelch and any other mods or :>add-ons that you've developed or acquired. These User Switches are :>controlled by the computer! :> :> --==<<< Continued next message >>>==-- :> :> From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!usc!ccnet.com!boo!netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmcgee@mail.orion.org (Jack McGee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Any Thoughts on hb-232(1) Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 16:59:29 GMT Organization: Orion Lines: 10 Message-ID: <49j6mp$pvc@cloner3.netcom.com> References: <49e5ck$cn7@dallas1.connect.net> Reply-To: jmcgee@mail.orion.org NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-spr-mo1-13.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Nov 29 6:59:37 PM PST 1995 joe@joe.joe (joe) wrote: >Does the software REQUIRE windows, or is it a good old dos utility? >I run OS/2 and windows utils like that can usually cause me more problems >then they are worth... It is a DOS program. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mercury.galstar.com!star08329 From: pferris@galstar.com (Peter F. Ferris) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: AOR AR-2500 Power and Software Query Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 11:56:36 -0600 Organization: Laughing Pines Lines: 36 Distribution: world Message-ID: <9511261156.AA36726@star08329> References: Available Upon Request! Reply-To: pferris@galstar.com (Peter F. Ferris) NNTP-Posting-Host: star08329.galstar.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Summary: Need hardware help with AOR AR-1500 Keywords: AOR, 2500, Mac, Power X-Newsreader: InterCon TCP/Connect II 2.2.1 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25360 rec.radio.scanner:41126 rec.radio.amateur.misc:94764 Greetings, I have an AOR AR-2500. It's about 3 years old or so. It has developed a problem which will only get worse. I'm running it off of a Hewlett-Packard power supply (quite accurate and stable - 6236B Triple Output for the hardware nuts in the audience!). Problem is, lately, the 2500 has to be run not on 13.8 or 12VDC or anything close to that, but it won't come alive until I lower the juice to 11 V, then 10.5, then 10, now I'm down to 8 which seems to be NEAR the minimal border of coming up in the first place. Now, anything over 8 - 8.5VDC causes the unit to either "pop" the speaker and not scan or just kill the scanner (as if turned off). Obviously a power / reg type prob. It won't run mobile AT ALL! I have excellent soldering skills, etc; but it's been a LONG time since I had to troubleshoot to component level. Any clues? Is this a common prob for this model? All help, hints and kinks appreciated. Please e-mail "pferris@galstar.com". I sub to this group but only read it about every 2 weeks or so! Also: Anyone know of any Mac software that works with this beast? I'm pondering doing my own, but would rather see what's already available. Thanks, --Pete Peter F. Ferris pferris@galstar.com Win95 = Mac89 From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!rclnews.eng.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!engr.orst.edu!news.PEAK.ORG!billn From: billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AOR AR-2500 Power and Software Query Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner Date: 28 Nov 1995 04:14:32 GMT Organization: CS Outreach Services, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Lines: 16 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49e2b8$g2u@odo.PEAK.ORG> References: Available Upon Request! <9511261156.AA36726@star08329> NNTP-Posting-Host: peak.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25378 rec.radio.scanner:41193 Peter F. Ferris (pferris@galstar.com) wrote: : Problem is, lately, the 2500 has to be run not on 13.8 or 12VDC or anything : close to that, but it won't come alive until I lower the juice to 11 V, then : 10.5, then 10, now I'm down to 8 which seems to be NEAR the minimal border of : coming up in the first place. Now, anything over 8 - 8.5VDC causes the unit to : either "pop" the speaker and not scan or just kill the scanner (as if turned : off). Obviously a power / reg type prob. It won't run mobile AT ALL! : I have excellent soldering skills, etc; but it's been a LONG time since I had : to troubleshoot to component level. Any clues? Is this a common prob for : this model? Sounds like a voltage regulator is going out. Bill From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!news.tcst.com!dildog.lgc.com!news.sesqui.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!engr.orst.edu!news.orst.edu!news.uidaho.edu!harrier.csrv.uidaho.edu!shul9478 From: shul9478@harrier.csrv.uidaho.edu (Wes Shull) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: AR-8000 vs. MVT-7200? Date: 29 Nov 1995 01:18:19 GMT Organization: University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho Lines: 48 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49gccr$gio@newshound.csrv.uidaho.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: harrier.csrv.uidaho.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] In a nutshell, I'm buying a scanner, and my decision has come down to a choice between the AOR AR-8000 and the Yupiteru MVT-7200. I'm looking for suggestions on which to buy. My immediate uses would probably be both normal scanning (police, fire, phones, etc.) and shortwave listening. This would be my one and only scanner/receiver. Because of this, the widest covereage possible and the widest variety of reception modes is essential. Also, good handling of the incredibly crowded SW bands would be nice. An external baseband signal output would be nice, so that I could hook up decoders/detectors for other modes (DX FM stereo/TV? SSTV? RTTY? ACARS? I know some of these can be decoded through the audio out, but I doubt the first two can). It seems the Icom 7100 has something like this, but it also costs $$$, and doesn't tune down into the SW bands. A computer interface would be nice (is there one on the MVT-7200?), but it's hardly crucial as I don't have a computer at this time (just sold my Power Mac 7100/80, as I never used it). I actually don't need the portability of a handheld, but for some reason there are no base/mobiles with the same features at the same price range. I'd love an AR-3000A or AR-5000, but that's pushing my budget. I'm not sure I need the Scout compatibility of the AR-8000 either, but if I come into some money in the future (yeah right) I may have a use for it. Goes along with the "one and only scanner" bit--I want to have all the features I'll probably ever reasonably want. I'm also interested in the other generic mundane details--selectivity, intermod handling, shielding, etc. I have all the specs per the company printed out, but I'd like a real evaluation by someone who has used and compared these two models. Please, if you have any suggestions/opinions at all, post them here or mail them to me. Thanks. -- Wes Shull - Computer Engineering/Visual Communication student shul9478@uidaho.edu - http://www.cs.uidaho.edu/~shul9478/ SMS-NES-SNES-NeoGeo-C64:KOR-UY-MI:Death-Prodigy-JeanMichelJarre FordFestiva:Amiga-Macintosh-BeBox:Prolog-FORTH-C-Pascal-assembly From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!news.ssd.intel.com!ornews.intel.com!news From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR-8000 vs. MVT-7200? Date: 29 Nov 1995 23:50:56 GMT Organization: Intel Corp. Lines: 20 Message-ID: <49irl1$j74@ornews.intel.com> References: <49gccr$gio@newshound.csrv.uidaho.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.55.61.79 X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) > shul9478@harrier.csrv.uidaho.edu (Wes Shull) writes: > In a nutshell, I'm buying a scanner, and my decision has come down > to a choice between the AOR AR-8000 and the Yupiteru MVT-7200. I'm > looking for suggestions on which to buy. > Based on what I have read, unless you really value the computer interface and the alphanumneric display of the AR8000 (which the 7200 has neither), you should get the 7200 because of its superior RF performance. As you may know the 7200 is in short supply and we can probably expect an updated model from Yupi sometime next year. Brett Miller - N7OLQ brett_miller@ccm.ut.intel.com Intel Corp. CIS: 73370,3030 American Fork, UT From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:36 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!javiaton.demon.co.uk From: Jonathan Clough Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: AR8000 Sources Date: Sun, 26 Nov 95 16:00:31 GMT Organization: Javiation, Bradford, U.K. Lines: 23 Message-ID: <817401631snz@javiaton.demon.co.uk> References: <95112000072311646@solis.sbay.org> <48qjhs$gu3@earth.usa.net> Reply-To: Clough@javiaton.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: javiaton.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.30 In article gsnow@pacifier.com "Gary Snow" writes: > What keyboard problems? The "print" on early keypads wore off with some users. This did not seem to occur with everybody. I'm sure different users had perhaps a higher "skin ruffness" than others that didn't help. AOR appear to now use a alternative "ink" as the problem is not (and hasn't been for some time) on current AR8000's. -- Cheers, /-------------------------------------------------------------------------\ | Jonathan Clough, | HF, VHF & UHF Receivers from | | Javiation, | all the leading "manufacturers" | | Bradford, UK | On-line catalogue via the Internet WWW | | Tel: +44 (0)1274 732146 | http://www.demon.co.uk/javiation | | Compu$$erve: 100117,535 \---------------------------------------------| | Internet : Clough@javiaton.demon.co.uk (PGP Key available on request) | \-------------------------------------------------------------------------/ From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!helphand!chris.gripp From: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org (Chris Gripp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: ATTN: BILL WALLNER Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 06:20:01 GMT Message-ID: <9511300300086507@helpinghand.org> Organization: A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca (714) 951-7311 Distribution: world Lines: 10 Bill, I saw that you have a pro-35. Do you know of any mods to that model. I own it also and would like to mod it if possible. Thanks. Christopher S. Gripp chris.gripp@helpinghand.org --- ========================================================================== A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca info@helpinghand.org (714) 951-7311 ========================================================================== From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!pa.dec.com!depot.mro.dec.com!funlwb2.stl.dec.com!usenet From: Andrew Ayre Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Australian Frequency Data Base ??? Date: 30 Nov 1995 04:16:19 GMT Organization: Digital Equipment Corp. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <49jb6j$b0h@funlwb2.stl.dec.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sdsu2.snl.dec.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: andrew.ayre@snl.mts.dec.com Can any one help me with a trying to locate a Data Base of frequencies used in Australia (In particular NSW or Sydney). Either a distributor of a CD-ROM or better still, a location on the Internet (FTP, etc). From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!wizard.pn.com!ci-pioneer!panda!andy From: andy@panda.org (ANDY) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Baltimore P.D. freq's. wanted Message-ID: <8B5A338.04BD000001.uuout@panda.org> Date: Sat, 25 Nov 95 13:44:00 -0400 Distribution: world Organization: PandA's Den BBS, Danvers, MA, USA (508) 750-0250 panda.org Reply-To: andy@panda.org (ANDY) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 52 MSGID: mid__along-2511951345510001@along.clark.net eb010001 REPLY: mid__4936pk$q66@piltdown.phantom.com a9d10001 REPLYTO 1:330/317 UUCP REPLYADDR along@clark.net PID GIGO+ sn 395 at panda vsn 0.99.950801 From: along@clark.net (Andy) Subject: Re: Baltimore P.D. freq's. wanted Organization: Place Commercial Here In article <4936pk$q66@piltdown.phantom.com>, jinx wrote: >Hi, > > > Thanks for taking the time to read this. I'd like to get the >Baltimore PD freqs and maybe the Baltimore EMS freqs. ( Am I pushing >it now?). I visit the Fells Point/ Inner Harbor area every two weeks >and I would like to do a little monitoring. Thank you. > > > > Jinx. Sorry I don't have time to write you out a complete list, but for that area, try: Balto PD-- Central District 453.4250 (Downtown North) S.E. District 453.7750 (Fells Point) Southern District 453.6750 (Downtown South/Inner Harbor) Citywide 453.2000 Car to Car 453.6500 PMARS-Baltimore 460.0500 Balto FD-- Fire Response-Channel 1 154.3100 Fireground-Channel 2 154.3700 Fireground-Channel 3 154.3850 Pagers-Channel 4 154.3250 Main Dispatch-Channel 5 154.4150 EMS-Response-Channel 6 154.1450 FMARS-2-Channel 8 154.2800 Hope this helps... Andy --- * Origin: Usenet: SATINS/Net330 uucp gateway * PandA's Den BBS *Pl (1:330/317) From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:40 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!ncrgw2.ncr.com!ncrhub6!daynews!intruder!news From: Dave Katzenmaier Subject: Re: BC-200 Battery Pack X-Nntp-Posting-Host: mayo.daytonoh.attgis.com Message-ID: Sender: news@intruder.daytonoh.attgis.com (News administrative Login) Reply-To: Dave.Katzenmaier@DaytonOh.ATTGIS.com Organization: AT&T G.I.S. X-Newsreader: DiscussIT for Windows (1.8.6) [Software Products Division of AT&T/NCR] References: <49904n$geo@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 12:14:24 GMT Lines: 19 >In article <49904n$geo@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Dmoore1 writes: >I'm looking for a repalcement for the entire battery pack of my >BC-200, where would be a good (inexpensive) place to find it? > >Please respond via EMAIL >dmoore1@aol.com> Frequency Fan Club has replacement packs for $28.00 and refillable packs for $33.00. Their address is P.O. Box 610 - Milledgeville, GA 31061 - 1.800.RACE FAN (722 3326). Hope this helps. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news2.whytel.com!tar161 From: moujesky@why.net (Michael Oujesky) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BC100XLT Question Date: Sun, 26 Nov 95 13:31:50 GMT Organization: Why? Internet Services Lines: 21 Message-ID: <499uh4$5ql@what.whytel.com> References: <4992j5$h2q@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tar161.why.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 >I have a BC100XLT and was wondering if there are any mods around that >would let it get cellular freqs. Nope. Although based upon the same basic design as the 200/205XLT, the 100XLT doesn't have the circuitry to support 800 Mhz operation. While it's theoretically possible to order the repair parts from Uniden, the installation and setup would pretty much require a full set of RF mantenance equipment and more time than it's worth. Bottom line- if you really want 800 MhZ operation in this model of scanner, sell it and look for a used or referbished 200/205XLT. The only mods for the 100XLT I'm aware of are the low-battery detect removal, the military air addition (tough - requires a switch be added), and the enhancement to the memory to add 100 more channels (semi-tough - requires surface mout devices desoldering and soldering - _NOT_ for the novice). Later... From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!online!wb3ffv!news.cais.net!news.iac.net!usenet From: cheidirn@iac.net (Cliff Heidorn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BC100XLT Question Date: 30 Nov 1995 04:53:35 GMT Organization: Internet Access Cincinnati 887-8855 Lines: 5 Message-ID: <49jdcf$js0@cheyenne.iac.net> References: <4992j5$h2q@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip043225.iac.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 I have a BC100XLT and was wondering if there are any mods around that would let it get cellular freqs. Not capable, from what I've heard. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: tristtom@aol.com (TristTom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Best Scanner store? Date: 23 Nov 1995 22:29:50 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <493e7e$2qv@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tristtom@aol.com (TristTom) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Where's the best (cheapest) mail order place to purchase a scanner? I'm specifically looking for Uniden's 3000xlt model. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: user947095@aol.com (User947095) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Best Scanner store? Date: 30 Nov 1995 06:39:35 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49k55n$f7q@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <498loj$n82@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader The Hobby Radio Stop has the BC 3000 XLT for $356.00 plus $6.00 shipping. They are at P.O. Box 291849 Kettering, Oh 45429. Phone number 1-513-299-6440 or to order 1-800-423-1331. Ohio residents need to add %6.5 sales tax. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-vanc3-29.teleport.com!sky From: sky@teleport.com (Hello) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Campus Safety Freqs at Lewis & Clark College? Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 20:27:47 Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 20 Message-ID: References: <48bq8h$ti8@sun.lclark.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-vanc3-29.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <48bq8h$ti8@sun.lclark.edu> josh@sun.lclark.edu (Joshua Berezin) writes: >From: josh@sun.lclark.edu (Joshua Berezin) >Subject: Campus Safety Freqs at Lewis & Clark College? >Date: 15 Nov 1995 04:28:01 GMT >I'm looking for the frequencies that campus safety uses at my school, >Lewis & Clark College. >AFAIK, they have CBs and some sort of radio phone thing. You can call >their on-campus number, and you usually get the dispatcher, but if the >dispatcher's not there, it goes directly to this crappy connection to the >officer, wherever he or she may be. >Any ideas where the freqs might be? >josh _____________________________________________________________ If you are refering to the Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, the frequency is 154.540 Mhz. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:46 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!engr.orst.edu!mycroft.ECE.ORST.EDU!varine From: Brian varine Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Campus Safety Freqs at Lewis & Clark College? Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 09:37:17 -0800 Organization: College of Engineering, Oregon State University Lines: 30 Message-ID: References: <48bq8h$ti8@sun.lclark.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: mycroft.ece.orst.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: On Sun, 26 Nov 1995, Hello wrote: > In article <48bq8h$ti8@sun.lclark.edu> josh@sun.lclark.edu (Joshua Berezin) writes: > >From: josh@sun.lclark.edu (Joshua Berezin) > >Subject: Campus Safety Freqs at Lewis & Clark College? > >Date: 15 Nov 1995 04:28:01 GMT > > >I'm looking for the frequencies that campus safety uses at my school, > >Lewis & Clark College. > >AFAIK, they have CBs and some sort of radio phone thing. You can call > >their on-campus number, and you usually get the dispatcher, but if the > >dispatcher's not there, it goes directly to this crappy connection to the > >officer, wherever he or she may be. > > >Any ideas where the freqs might be? > > >josh > > _____________________________________________________________ > > If you are refering to the Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, the > frequency is 154.540 Mhz. Nope Lewis and Clark College: (In case you are really desperate... you won't here much... things aren't too active around here) Channel 1: 462.550 (Primary Repeater Freq.) Channel 2: (same as 1/Simplex for when power goes out) Channel 3: 464.550 (Chit chat Simplex channel) From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!sdd.hp.com!usc!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!ornews.intel.com!news From: Collier_Chun@ccm.hf.intel.com (Collier Chun) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Campus Safety Freqs at Lewis & Clark College? Date: Tue, 28 Nov 95 07:01:09 PST Organization: Intel Corporation Lines: 35 Message-ID: <49f85u$lk6@ornews.intel.com> References: <48bq8h$ti8@sun.lclark.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cchun.intel.com Mime-Version: 1.0 In article , varine@ece.orst.edu says... >> >I'm looking for the frequencies that campus safety uses at my school, >> >Lewis & Clark College. >> If you are refering to the Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, the >> frequency is 154.540 Mhz. >Lewis and Clark College: (In case you are really desperate... you won't >here much... things aren't too active around here) >Channel 1: 462.550 (Primary Repeater Freq.) >Channel 2: (same as 1/Simplex for when power goes out) >Channel 3: 464.550 (Chit chat Simplex channel) The 46x frequencies sound like the ones that Security would use. 154.54 is more of an IB frequency which they probably use for miscellaneous use-- a license for those radios bought at GI Joes or CostCo.... From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!cs.uoregon.edu!usenet.ee.pdx.edu!news.reed.edu!sun.lclark.edu!sun.lclark.edu!josh From: josh@sun.lclark.edu (Joshua Berezin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Campus Safety Freqs at Lewis & Clark College? Date: 29 Nov 1995 05:44:34 GMT Organization: Lewis & Clark College, Portland OR Lines: 16 Message-ID: <49gs02$hmg@sun.lclark.edu> References: <48bq8h$ti8@sun.lclark.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: sun.lclark.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hello (sky@teleport.com) wrote: : In article <48bq8h$ti8@sun.lclark.edu> josh@sun.lclark.edu (Joshua Berezin) writes: : >I'm looking for the frequencies that campus safety uses at my school, : >Lewis & Clark College. : >Any ideas where the freqs might be? : If you are refering to the Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, the : frequency is 154.540 Mhz. Well, actually, I've found them since then, and 154.540 is just maintenance, janitors, and that sort of thing. I don't have my scanner or a list of the correct freqs with me, but they were posted a while ago. josh From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyclops.dsphere.net!brea-annex1-p2.dsphere.net!user From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Can you mod Pro 51? Date: 27 Nov 1995 07:25:43 GMT Organization: Lamers Online, Inc Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: <49932b$hk7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brea-annex1-p2.dsphere.net In article <49932b$hk7@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, jsinc@aol.com (JS INC) wrote: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: facilities.seikotsi.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 James, What you are hearing is common for some of the RS models. You are listening to an image of the true freq. Some scanners will still pick up the freq and you can listen (usually to one side) of the conversation. The Dec '95 Monitoring times has an OK article on cell. Also, the PRO-51 has limited capability when it comes to cell freqs. No mods but it can be done from the keypad. //Richard\\ luvautm@vnet.net (James Rimmer) wrote: >I am new to scanning and just purchased a RS Pro-51. When I bought it the >salesperson told me that it was cell-blocked. A customer in the store at the >time overheard this, and as I was leaving, told me that his was supposedly >blocked also, but he was receiving what he was sure were cell phone calls >on his from time to time. Well for the past two days now as I've been learning >how to use mine, I have scanned the 800-900mhz range and have found what >must be cell freqs. I know positively that several have been because I have >heard the caller(s) say things to the effect of "I'm turning on to I-85 >now..." or I have heard someone reply affirmative after being asked if they >were on their cell phones. Has anyone else recvd cell freqs on a supposedly >blocked scanner? And if so, what is the explanation? Also, could someone tell >me exactly what imaging is, and if it relates to the above question. Thanx in >advance! > James > >Coming to you from a mind on**************CMUD H2OteK**************** > THE RIM ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > o Perpetual Student of the Earth Sciences > <^-/ MtnBikIt! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > (*)/(*) Protege of Malcolm Pleshafus IV > James Rimmer and proud of it! > > From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.intellinet.com!usenet From: lflaxman@intellinet.com (LF) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Cellular BandPass Filter Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 09:04:09 GMT Organization: IntelliNet-ISP, LLC. 1-800-290-7677 Lines: 9 Message-ID: <499aav$2o3@zeus.intellinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: md-032.lit.intellinet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.112 Hello All, I remember reading some time ago about using parts from a junked out cellular phone transceiver to build a "cellular bandpass filter" Has anyone constructed such a unit? If so, please mail me information on how you did it, what parts are needed, etc. Larry From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.net!usenet From: ChrisHynst Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Cellular intermod Date: 28 Nov 1995 15:34:51 GMT Organization: US Net Lines: 6 Message-ID: <49fa6r$g01@news.us.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-port29.richmond.us.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) The police dept. here uses a trunked system on 856-860 Mz.The cellular intermod is so bad it totaly blocks the police signals somtimes .I am using a pro-34 and have tryed different antennas.Does anyone know of some type of bandpass filter or simple circuit to build to help this? Chris Hynst From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:54 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: BQFY79B@prodigy.com (Michael Risney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: CHP mobile units Date: 28 Nov 1995 05:37:26 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 11 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49e76m$1dnk@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap3.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Anybody have ideas on how to better receive the mobile units of the C.H.P? They are spread around 42 Mhz and I only seem to have a 5 mile range max! I am using a PRO-43 hooked to a 3ft Firestick scanner ant. The base Freq come in as far if not further than I need. I am in the Orange/LA county area. Thanx From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newshub.cts.com!usenet From: jasonl@cts.com (Jason L.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: CHP mobile units Date: 30 Nov 1995 05:30:45 GMT Organization: CTS Network Services Lines: 30 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49jfi5$eoe@news2.cts.com> References: <0e11878d1e11878d@lacosa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jasonl.cts.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <0e11878d1e11878d@lacosa.com>, james.lepphaille@lacosa.com says... > >* In a message originally to BQFY79B@PRODIGY.COM > >To: BQFY79B@prodigy.com >Subject: CHP mobile units > >>Anybody have ideas on how to better receive the mobile units of the C.H.P? > >Get an antenna amplifier that connects to the base of your antenna. > >Pro 43's aren't as sensitive as many other scanners are. 0.3 micro >volt in the vhf low band is acceptable and around 1.0 mv in the uhf >range. > >That's why I took mine back. You'd be better off by placing a receive preamp at the point where the coax connects to the antenna. That way you are not increasing the noise floor of your coax and just making the poor reception you have now louder. You can find mast mounted preamps at ham swapmeets and for sale in magazines like PopComm. You can also get them in kit form. Sorry - don't have any brand names to suggest. -- jasonl@cts.com "I choose to assert my fifth amendment privilege." From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: HRYU76B@prodigy.com (J Fenix) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Code grabber? Date: 28 Nov 1995 01:12:04 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 5 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49dnl4$toc@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap5.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Is anyone here familiar with an electronic device called a code grabber. It supposedly will pickup and display code signals from remote control devices such as those used on garage door openers. Any info will be appreciated. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech2!udel!delmarva.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rprimak@aol.com (R Primak) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Code grabber? Date: 29 Nov 1995 04:29:48 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49h96c$a5q@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <49dnl4$toc@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> Reply-To: rprimak@aol.com (R Primak) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com There was a news story on Channel 5 Chicago Il. in which they purchased a "code grabber" from a source they did not mention. In the story they were in a shopping parking lot and as people exited from their vehicles and used the keychain remote they would grab the code. They looked like they were probably 15-30 feet away and grabbed the code. They then went up to the person and showed them that they could open their door. They also did it with garage door openers. The article suggested that people purchase systems that automatically change the code every time it is used. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!bt!btnet!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!msunews!news From: Bob Beresh Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Conversion for BC55XLT Date: 29 Nov 1995 05:15:54 GMT Organization: Michigan State University Lines: 12 Message-ID: <49gqaa$vjo@msunews.cl.msu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: via-annex4-11.cl.msu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.scanner Hey there. My ol' Uniden is getting kind of drab. Is there any way that I could spruce it up by adding new frequency capabilities? Also, is the configuration of the board similar to the BC220XLT? I have a conversion for that model. Thanks In Advance. -Bob Beresh From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:22:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!news.umass.edu!umassd.edu!ulowell.uml.edu!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!news.vbc.net!news.gpl.net!news From: john@inquiziter.thegap.com () Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Cordless phone batteries Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 20:02:08 GMT Organization: INQUIZITIBLE Lines: 36 Message-ID: <48u54e$lr9@errigle.gpl.net> References: <48kdc6$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: inquiziter.thegap.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) wrote: >Hi. I was wondering if it is possible to replace the usual 3.6v cordless >phone battery with usual ni-cad AA or AAA batteries? The reason I'm asking >is that most simple ni-cad rechargeable batteries do have "memory" effects, >where if you charge them before they're used up, you could reduce their >life cycles. And cordless phones seem to be charging all the time when >you replace the headset back on the base unit. >Don't cordless phone batteries have this "memory" effects too or they are >special? >-- Hi yes most of your replies have got something right about replacing batts you can replace with plain old ni-cads AA or AAA but a point to watch if you solder them there little'ums be careful of the heat it is not uncommon for them to explode ???? re the 9v no, there is no milli amps worth playing with The memory effect does take place which normaly restricts the batt life to about 2 yrs. Most c/phones get very little TX use thus never get drained . it is a good idea to leave the phone switched on (talk) over the weekend to allow the batts to go completly flat every couple of months or so BUT REMEMBER 1---- unplug the phone --------- line engaged ??? 2---- its transmitting --------- WHO's tuned in on a scanner ? there is one other way to get 6 -12 months out of the old batts if ya wana know email me... no-fee I'm free and i'm not selling an'ting John IS the inquiziter john@inquiziter.thegap.com From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: dmoore1@aol.com (Dmoore1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: cracked LCD on R.S. HTX-202 Date: 26 Nov 1995 01:09:05 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4990a1$gh2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: dmoore1@aol.com (Dmoore1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com My LCD is "cracked" on my radio shack handheld. Has anyone has any experience with RS repair? How long can I expect it to be gone and how much to fix? Please respond via EMAIL DMOORE1@aol.com From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:01 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!uw-coco!uw-beaver!cornellcs!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!simtel!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ad065 From: ad065@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Jim Boyle) Subject: Cut and Paste Message-ID: Sender: ad065@freenet.carleton.ca (Jim Boyle) Reply-To: ad065@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Jim Boyle) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 06:29:53 GMT Lines: 16 Cut and Paste: An Electronic newsletter that comes out on the first day of the month.It will contain eclectic subjects,such as computer issues,scanner frequencys,websites etc.I will be getting articles from usenet and the internet and also articles submitted.Its a good balance of information. So i hope you will subscribe and enjoy. To subscribe to the Cut and Paste mailing list, send a message to: ad065@Freenet.Carleton.Ca with the message:subscribe Cut and Paste in the body of the message. And if you wish .. To remove your name from the Cut and Paste mailing list, send a message to: ad065@Freenet.Carleton.Ca with the message:unsubscribe Cut and Paste in the body of the message. Any other correspondence can be mailed to ad065@Freenet.Carleton.Ca From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!usenet From: Michael Neidich Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Discone Help... Date: 26 Nov 1995 15:21:45 GMT Organization: Interport Communications Corp. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <49a0m9$qt8@park.interport.net> References: <496edt$lkd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: neidich.port.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Be aware that disc cone antennas are omni directional. Your transmitted power will be spread out over 360 degree circle. A directional antenna, even a simple dipole, will give you 3 dB gain in the broad-side direction, equal to doubling your transmitter power. Sorry to bother you if you already knew this. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Re: Discone Help... X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. X-Client-Port: 1865 Message-ID: References: <496edt$lkd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 26 Nov 95 06:53:36 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 19 GWagnitz (gwagnitz@aol.com) wrote: : Question: Has anyone modified a discone style antenna for X-mittng : below 50MHz? I would like to enable it to provide an acceptable match : for 27MHz operation. Thanks in advance for any constructive advice. Here's what you do: Extend each of the legs pointing down to at least 105". Increase the diameter of the "disc" prongs to 74" and it'll work just fine. The new band of frequencies will be approx. 27Mhz - 250Mhz. Cheers! Andy -------------------------------------------------------------- : Come play Realms of Despair! telnet://realms.game.org:4000 : -------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!mars.hyperk.com!usenet From: Tom Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Discone Help... Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 01:28:53 -0800 Organization: Snake River Valley Lines: 9 Message-ID: <30B984D5.6995@srv.net> References: <496edt$lkd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ras23.srv.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2a (Windows; I; 16bit) GWagnitz wrote: > > Question: Has anyone modified a discone style antenna for X-mittng > below 50MHz? I would like to enable it to provide an acceptable match > for 27MHz operation. Thanks in advance for any constructive advice. Try attaching a cb ant to the top of your discone... From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:04 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.fyi.net!news From: jmuschar@fyi.net (Joseph Muschar) Subject: Federal Express data mode X-Nntp-Posting-Host: 204.179.83.29 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Message-ID: Sender: news@fyi.net (News User) Organization: FYI Networks X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 12:31:37 GMT Lines: 7 I am interested in monitoring the digital communications of Federal Express and other commercial frequencies. Does anyone know the type of equipment needed to do such? What type of data communications is Federal Express using? Thanks in advance for any info. Joe From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:05 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!pipeline!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Keith Stein Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,+,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Figure Skating Frequencies (US Air Arena, Maryland) Date: 26 Nov 1995 18:04:32 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 16 Message-ID: <49aa7g$5ja@usenet2.interramp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip44.herndon2.va.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25361 rec.radio.scanner:41127 Hello all, I'm going to a figure skating show at the U.S. Air Arena (former Capitol Center)in Maryland on Dec 9th. Would anyone have any frequencies for the US Air Arena, or figure skating teams? security? etc... -- Keith Stein Community, Air & Space Report Editor: http://www.newspace.com/publications/casr/home.html Satellite Times magazine Editoral Staff Member http://www.grove.net/hmpgst.html From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:06 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.Traveller.COM!news From: "C.R. Thrower" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FOR SALE: REALISTIC 2006 WITH CELLULAR Date: 26 Nov 1995 18:01:51 GMT Organization: Traveller Information Services Lines: 7 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <49aa2f$hq2@tsunami.traveller.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: thrower.traveller.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I have been sent 2 2006 scanners. One I knew was coming the other I didn't. The one for sale is near mint with only the sound squelch button not lighting the light sometimes. Other than that it's in great shape. It has the cellular and speed mod.I want $275.00 shipped to your door. I'm loosing money on the thing but I don't need two of them. You can leave me e-mail or call me at 205-828-9200 after 5 p.m. central. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:06 1995 From: tombernie@msn.com (Thomas Bernie) Subject: FS: R7000, AR3000A Date: 28 Nov 95 01:53:27 -0800 Message-ID: <00001ff6+00003228@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 11 Nice R7000 & computer interface, with licensed Deltacom software (origional disks) & manual -- $900 firm Mint, out of box once, AR3000A with licensed Scancat Gold (original program disk) -- $750 firm Will ship either of the above UPS for cost. Call (no e-mail please) Tom Bernie 508-281-8892 Thanks. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:07 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!rclnews.eng.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!homer.alpha.net!news.jersey.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!usenet From: designer@clark.net (Marcum N. Nance III) Newsgroups: clarknet.forsale,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: FS: AOR8000 Scanner (restored) and Accessories Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 13:14:34 GMT Organization: Clark Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 16 Message-ID: <49kan5$gbi@clarknet.clark.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.186.15.137 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25412 rec.radio.scanner:41285 rec.radio.swap:51940 AOR8000 US bandplan (FCC approved) cellular has been restored includes AOR case, AOR shop manual, edco programming interface All origional packaging mint condition (less than 6 months old) $800 (shipping included if prepaid) Reason for sale ...need cash more than the radio :-( marc N3WEU From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:08 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: cobra295@aol.com (Cobra295) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: AR 2500 SOLD, FRG-7700 STill avail. Date: 28 Nov 1995 17:47:38 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 55 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49g3ia$qgi@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: cobra295@aol.com (Cobra295) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Monitoring Equipment For Sale: AR-2500 AOR Scanner/Receiver -2016 Memories -Over 60 Scan Banks -Many limit memories -Covers about 0-1500+ MHz ***NO GAPS AT ALL*** -SSB RX on HF freqs. -Corse/Fine tuning knobs for HF freqs. -Backlit Display -NFM/WFM/AM toggle for each memory -5k/12.5k/25k toggle for each memory -Local/DX built-in attenuator -Runs off 120 with included adapter -Runs off 13.8V/12V with cig. plug -Built in RS232 for computer interface -Includes computer interface cable and ScanCat software w/ upgrade privledges -Includes collapsable/telescopic ant. -Box/Dox -Extremely small -- about the size of a dual-band mobile (eg FT-5100) ***Price: $225 bo FIRM Yaesu FRG-7700 Communications Receiver -All band general converage receiver (0-30MHz) -All mode (LSB,USB,AMN,AMM,AMW,FM) -Noise Blanker/AGC toggles -Digital Freq. and clock display -Analog signal meter -Runs off 120V or 13.8V (A little big for mobile operation) -Auto on, off, and sleep functions -12 memories w/ OPTIONAL MEMORY UNIT -Accepts wire ant. and/or 239. -Phones/Rec/multiple ant. jacks -Main tuning knob and Band/MHz dial -Pretty good condition, a couple scratches -Good, simple-to-use receiver -Manual, No Box (Original Owner is a silent key) ***Price: $200 bo FIRM If you are interested in these radios, or just have questions, please feel free to leave me a message through EMAIL REPLY ONLY. Respond to Cobra295@aol.com If you're out of the local central NJ area, shipping will be required at YOUR expense. All items must be prepaid via a US Postal Service Money Order. Email me for more details if necessary... Sean, N2ZJJ From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:09 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: domonkos@access.digex.net (domonkos) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: FS: Icom R-1, Unblocked Date: 27 Nov 1995 14:37:29 GMT Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA Lines: 30 Message-ID: <49cif9$2ug@news4.digex.net> References: <49689o$7s6@news4.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: access5.digex.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:51726 rec.radio.scanner:41166 The R-1 is sold. Thanks for all the replies. Andy In article <49689o$7s6@news4.digex.net>, domonkos@access.digex.net says... > >For Sale: > >Icom R-1, complete unblocked coverage (full 800Mhz). Excellent condition, >cosmetically and electrically, unit always kept in leather case. With >wall charger, antenna, BP90 AA-cell battery case, extra cushioned >case (Pouch) for holding the R-1 when using the BP-90, manual. > >$300 shipped continental U.S. > > >Email if interested. > > >Andy > >domonkos@access.digex.net > > From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.usa.net!commctr!mike.coletta From: Mike.Coletta@commctr.com (Mike Coletta) Date: 29 Nov 95 19:11:46 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RE: FS: Pro 2035 *SOLD* Message-ID: Organization: The Comm Center BBS, Colorado Springs, CO, USA Lines: 3 The Pro 2035 has been sold. Thanks ! -- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:10 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.usa.net!commctr!mike.coletta From: Mike.Coletta@commctr.com (Mike Coletta) Date: 28 Nov 95 18:58:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: RE: FS: Pro 26 Message-ID: Organization: The Comm Center BBS, Colorado Springs, CO, USA Lines: 3 The Pro 26 has been sold ! Thanks !!! -- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:11 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: cobra295@aol.com (Cobra295) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: Yaesu FRG-7700 0-30MHz HF RECEIVER Date: 30 Nov 1995 02:04:01 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 31 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49jl11$ai4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: cobra295@aol.com (Cobra295) Monitoring Equipment For Sale: Yaesu FRG-7700 Communications Receiver -All band general converage receiver (0-30MHz) -All mode (LSB,USB,AMN,AMM,AMW,FM) -Noise Blanker/AGC toggles -Digital Freq. and clock display -Analog signal meter -Runs off 120V or 13.8V (A little big for mobile operation) -Auto on, off, and sleep functions -12 memories w/ OPTIONAL MEMORY UNIT -Accepts wire ant. and/or 239. -Phones/Rec/multiple ant. jacks -Main tuning knob and Band/MHz dial -Pretty good condition, a couple scratches -Good, simple-to-use receiver -Manual, No Box (Original Owner is a silent key) ***Price: $200 bo FIRM If you are interested in this radios, or just have questions, please feel free to leave me a message through EMAIL REPLY ONLY. Respond to Cobra295@aol.com If you're out of the local central NJ area, shipping will be required at YOUR expense. All items must be prepaid via a US Postal Service Money Order. Email me for more details if necessary... Sean, N2ZJJ From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:12 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!purdue!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.mel.connect.com.au!yarrina.connect.com.au!news.starway.net.au!tbsa.com.au!michael From: michael@tbsa.com.au (Michael Evans) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Grand Prix Freqs WANTED Date: 29 Nov 1995 18:05:36 GMT Organization: Talkback Systems Australia Lines: 13 Message-ID: <49i7dg$9vi@silver.starway.net.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: tbsa.com.au X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I am after any Formula One Grand Prix team frequencies or radio info that anyone is willing to pass on to me. Please reply to michael@tbsa.com.au Thank you in advance people Michael Evans michael@tbsa.com.au From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:13 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!infoseek.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!lacosa.com!james.lepphaille From: james.lepphaille@lacosa.com (James Lepphaille) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Hams please read .... Distribution: world Message-ID: <1c3ab4c52c3ab4c5@lacosa.com> Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 23:36:00 -0700 Organization: La Cosa Nostra Insane Asylum X-Mailer: MailGate 0.25+ Reply-To: James Lepphaille Lines: 23 * In a message originally to PCREST@TELEPORT.COM To: pcrest@teleport.com Subject: Hams please read .... >I'm new to this. What does "spam" mean? Is it Latin or Italian for >something? DOOM is a violent, personal combat oriented, fabulously fun video game, popular with the 10-30 year old crowd. You may have heard of it. Anyway, in the game there are 55gal. drums scattered around each level and when shot they blow up really good. Anyone standing near an exploding drum gets transformed to a pink bloody pulp that pretty much looks like Spam canned meat. So if you wait around and do this to someone intentionally you've "spammed" them. Very desirable in personal combat. Not desirable on the net. Spreading messages needs to be more precise since the objective is communication and not mass bloodshed. chopper * OLX 1.52 * james.lepphaille@1:2002/150 - Forestville, CA ,USA From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:14 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.compulink.com!tubegod Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner From: tubegod@cml.com (Andy Moss) Subject: Re: HB-232 Scanning in the St X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: ComputerLink Online Inc. X-Client-Port: 1865 Message-ID: References: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cml.com Date: 26 Nov 95 06:49:22 GMT Sender: tubegod@cml.com Lines: 32 Blake Bowers (Blake.Bowers@f7.n3821.z1.fidonet.org) wrote: Blake, I only have one problem with your post: : Let it go Andy. Get back to your job as Shipping clerk. (verified 11-8-95) : Amazing what personnel departments will tell potential credit providers! This is patently untrue, provably so, and serves no other benefit but to attempt to make yourself look better by telling others that I am something that I am not. The fact that you would feel the need to make long distance calls and misrepresent yourself for the purpose of garnering smear-campaign mis-information speaks considerably more for you than it does for me. But the worst part is that your true colors are showing, Blake. My company has 13 employees (five of which report to me) There is no personnel department and although we do have two excellent shippers - neither of which is me. Our engineering department is only two people and, you guessed it, I'm one of them. Last year we created seven new product lines, expanded our manufacturing facilities 20% and opened a satellite office in the UK yet we still had profits of over 40million dollars. We are currently working on our most ambitious and technical project and forecast recouping all R&D expenditures in our first year of production. What did you do? Andy -------------------------------------------------------------- : Come play Realms of Despair! telnet://realms.game.org:4000 : -------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:16 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!yuma7.rescomp.arizona.edu!user From: soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu (Soren Ragsdale) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Icom IC-R1 (Totally Unblocked) For Sale Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 18:28:50 -0700 Organization: U of A Poultry Research Labs Lines: 49 Message-ID: References: <48ej2t$9c0@uwm.edu> <48vfna$194@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: yuma7.rescomp.arizona.edu X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 In article <48vfna$194@news-e1a.megaweb.com>, HAZite@gnn.com (Herb Zite) wrote: > Nothing like trying to sell something and someone else bad mouths > the product and the price you are trying to get! There may actually > be people that like the product and find the price reasonable, but > NOOOOOOOO. You can't possibly be expected to sell something you own > for the price you would like to get. > > Everyone has the right to their opinion and to voice it, however if > you were selling something and had someone CONSTANTLY bad mouth it > you would be pissed off too. > > You have made your point, we have all heard it. Now please give it > a rest! This is one of the nicer things about a public forum like the Internet - it's harder than normal for some sleazeball to get away with selling a piece of junk to some clueless newbie. (I'm not suggesting that you're a sleazeball, that the R1 is a piece of junk, or that anyone on this group may be clueless. Just depicting a scenario.) On newsgroups where I feel comfortable with the subject, I'll offer my opinions on items for sale for the benefeit of whoever might be considering them. If I feel that a price is fair or a product is good, I'll say so. If I feel otherwise, I'll say so. And I appreciate getting information from other people on the Net concerning something that I'm considering purchasing, especially if it's the opinion of someone other than the seller. Jim isn't just offering a tight, unsubstantiated opinion of "This product sucks". He's backing his opinion up with his experiences with this unit, and as a seller interested in selling this item you can either: * accept his criticisms and attempt to explain why they don't matter * ignore the message altogether and hope your customer doesn't read it * refute his criticisms by explaining why they are incorrect or flawed Someone argued that the Net is a marketplace that should be ruled by supply and demand. The laws of supply and demand, however, assume that the buyers have all information possible and can make the most informed decisions. I appreciate the efforts of people like Jim Wayda to keep the net honest and the marketplace running smoothly and fairly. -- "As I understand it, that's why America is a great country. Nobody has to eat sausages if they don't want to." -Daniel Pinkwater, "Lizard Music" Soren Ragsdale - soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu http://www.emerald.net/soren/home.html From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:17 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!helphand!chris.gripp From: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org (Chris Gripp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Improving 43-49 Mhz R Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 03:05:00 GMT Message-ID: <9511300300086505@helpinghand.org> Organization: A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca (714) 951-7311 Distribution: world References: <1995Nov27.160646.1932@walter.cray.com> Lines: 22 CC>Extend rabbit ears and make length resonate at 43/46 mhz. CC>482/46=10.48' or half that 10.48/2 = 5.24 or 2.6' per ear. CC>482/43=11.21' or half that 11.21/2 = 5.60 or 2.8' per ear. Is this formula standard for all frequencies or is it different. I am new to the antennae thing and would like to find out the most effective antenna for 460Mhz. Thanks, Christopher S. Gripp EMail at: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org 11 29 95 --- * CMPQwk #1.42* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- ========================================================================== A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca info@helpinghand.org (714) 951-7311 ========================================================================== From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:18 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!charles1 From: charles1@netcom.com (charles copeland) Subject: Re: Improving 43-49 Mhz Reception Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) References: <1995Nov27.160646.1932@walter.cray.com> Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 01:32:21 GMT Lines: 26 Sender: charles1@netcom18.netcom.com In article <1995Nov27.160646.1932@walter.cray.com>, Jon Badger wrote: > >Has anyone had any success with improving 43-49 Mhz reception? >I'm using an AR8000 and have tried antenna amps, discones, inverted >vee's and even a 100 ft. wire strung across the yard but nothing >works as well as my good old RS centerload telescopic. What have >others in this group found successful? Radio Shack sells a pair of extra long rabbit ears (~3ft. ears) on a mounting stub. Buy a pair, clip off leads close to where ears meet, cobble up a BNC connector. Attach directly to handheld or use BNC coax. Extend rabbit ears and make length resonate at 43/46 mhz. 482/46=10.48' or half that 10.48/2 = 5.24 or 2.6' per ear. 482/43=11.21' or half that 11.21/2 = 5.60 or 2.8' per ear. Ears MUST be extended in straight line with each other. This works really well at pulling in signals. You can rotate and tilt to select a particular conversation on the same frequency. You can determine direction. When end of antenna is pointing at source the conversation will completely disappear (nulled). (can be confusing if you have reflected signals as well) What was a staticy buzz turns into two distint clear conversations. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:19 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!usenet From: BOBO Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Improving 43-49 Mhz Reception Date: 28 Nov 1995 03:21:41 GMT Organization: MHVNet, the Mid Hudson Valley's Internet connection Lines: 18 Message-ID: <49dv85$npa@over.mhv.net> References: <1995Nov27.160646.1932@walter.cray.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: port117.mhv.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) > jbadger@portdusol.cray.com (Jon Badger) writes: > > Has anyone had any success with improving 43-49 Mhz reception? > I'm using an AR8000 and have tried antenna amps, discones, inverted > vee's and even a 100 ft. wire strung across the yard but nothing > works as well as my good old RS centerload telescopic. What have > others in this group found successful? > > TIA... > > jbadger@cray.com > >>>> The best antenna you can find for this range is the MAX System 46-49 MHz... Dipole. It is available from MAX System, Inc. 4 Gerring Road Gloucester, MA Price Approx: $50 Phone 508-281-8892 From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:20 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!usenet From: commins@mindspring.com (Drew Commins) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Improving 43-49 Mhz Reception Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 13:32:53 GMT Organization: Windswept Photo Services Lines: 30 Message-ID: <49f33k$mis@stealth.mindspring.com> References: <1995Nov27.160646.1932@walter.cray.com> Reply-To: commins@mindspring.com NNTP-Posting-Host: commins.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 jbadger@portdusol.cray.com (Jon Badger) wrote: >Has anyone had any success with improving 43-49 Mhz reception? >I'm using an AR8000 and have tried antenna amps, discones, inverted >vee's and even a 100 ft. wire strung across the yard but nothing >works as well as my good old RS centerload telescopic. What have >others in this group found successful? >TIA... >jbadger@cray.com I use the RS centerload and, you're right, it is good. I've had great success with a homemade dipole. Take about 20-30 feet of coax, strip the outer insulation from one end for about 10' 4-1/2" (approx. 1/2 wave length of 47.5 MHz). Pull the inner conductor out of the outer conductor through a hole you make where the outer insulation starts so you have a half wavelength of inner conductor and a half wavelength of outer conductor. Spread them out in your room and hook the other end up to your scanner. I call it my cordless sponge. Drew ------------------------------------------------------------ Drew Commins | That's my opinion... Windswept Photo Services | e-mail: commins@mindspring.com | It oughta be yours. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:21 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!maple.enet.net!usenet From: "David E. Aichelman" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Improving 43-49 Mhz Reception Date: Wed, 29 Nov 95 11:08:22 PDT Organization: Evergreen Communications, Phoenix, Arizona Lines: 31 Message-ID: References: <1995Nov27.160646.1932@walter.cray.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip39.enet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage In article <1995Nov27.160646.1932@walter.cray.com>, writes: > Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner > Path: maple.enet.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!equalizer!timbuk.cray.com!walter.cray.com!j > From: jbadger@portdusol.cray.com (Jon Badger) > Subject: Improving 43-49 Mhz Reception > Message-ID: <1995Nov27.160646.1932@walter.cray.com> > Originator: jbadger@portdusol > Lines: 10 > Sender: jbadger@portdusol (Jon Badger) > Nntp-Posting-Host: portdusol.cray.com > Organization: Cray Research, Inc. > Date: 27 Nov 95 16:06:46 CST > > > Has anyone had any success with improving 43-49 Mhz reception? > I'm using an AR8000 and have tried antenna amps, discones, inverted > vee's and even a 100 ft. wire strung across the yard but nothing > works as well as my good old RS centerload telescopic. What have > others in this group found successful? > > TIA... > > jbadger@cray.com > I use the RS whip antenna for $10 for portable, a Scanner Beam from Grove for long haul/directional use and a Datong 370 active dipole for general use in my apartment to null out noise. They all work well for the cordless range with the Scanner Beam and Datong 370 giving the best signal to noise ratio, obviously at a higher price. Scanner Beam = $65 and Datong = $160. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:22 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jrosariojr@aol.com (JRosariojr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Improving 43-49 Mhz Reception Date: 30 Nov 1995 07:17:51 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49k7df$ghc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <1995Nov27.160646.1932@walter.cray.com> Reply-To: jrosariojr@aol.com (JRosariojr) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Try a TV antenna or a 6 meter antenna I have an out side tv antenna and I pick up cordless a mile a away From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:23 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.connect.net!usenet From: joe@joe.joe (joe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: increasing 800-900 mhz range on 2006 Date: 28 Nov 1995 05:13:06 GMT Organization: Joe's place Lines: 24 Message-ID: <49e5p2$cn7@dallas1.connect.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: a2p09.connect.net X-Newsreader: NeoLogic News for OS/2 [version: 4.2 UNREGISTERED 29 days remaining] Proper alignment of the scanner.. Order the Service Manual 20-145/9145 from RS. It tells you how to align the scanner and follow it STEP BY STEP.. Omit NOTHING and use only the tools described... That will make sure the RADIO is in top form. However, in scanning Height of antenna is EVERYTHING! True, some db gain is great, but db gain of a signal not seen is still dead air... In message - jpe@jpea.com (J.P. Edmund) writes: :> :>what is the best way to increase the range of a 2006 other than antennae? :> :>-- :> J . P . E d m u n d A s s o c i a t e s :> Producer & Artist Development and Direction :> B r o o k l y n N Y U S A From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:24 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.interlog.com!brat From: brat@interlog.com (Bernie Rataj) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: LAX international HF Freqs Date: Wed, 29 Nov 95 17:33:05 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 19 Message-ID: <49i5gh$idg_001@brat.interlog.com> References: <49fddo$396@garuda.csulb.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: brat.interlog.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 In article <49fddo$396@garuda.csulb.edu>, cdk@csulb.edu (Derrick Kim) wrote: >Can someone tell me what the HF frequencies are being used at the Los >Angeles International Airport for the approaches of international airliners? The most immediate frequencies (CEP 1/CEP 2 MWARA) are 2869, 3413, 5547, 5574, 8843, 11282, 13261, 17904. There are many others... I suggest getting a book like Bob Evans's "The Worldwide Aeronautical Communications Frequency Directory". Bernie -------------------------------------------------------- Bernie Rataj brat@interlog.com qth://toronto.on.ca Member: Ontario DX Association -------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:25 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!umcc.umich.edu!news.eecs.umich.edu!panix!not-for-mail From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Lithium-Ion Batteries Date: 28 Nov 1995 18:58:46 -0500 Organization:

Lines: 24 Message-ID: <49g7nm$4k3@panix3.panix.com> References: <49bnor$c8v@newsbf02.news.aol.com> In article <49bnor$c8v@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, SCHNER wrote: > My BC2500 has the strangest size batteries. Called a 2/3 A (I >think) .66" Dia 1.09" long. Anyone know of a good place to buy individual >nicads in the western US? I can get a battery pack from Uniden for $32+ >shipping but I'm open to alternatives to give it extra long life. Or even >better, has anyone tried putting lithiun-ion batteries in their scanner? >This one I really want to find out about? It is unlikely that general purpose lithium-ion batteries or chargers will ever exist as over-the-counter consumer products. The circuit requirements for safe charging and discharging preclude such applications. Their best use is in "smart" battery packs, having integral electronics, for components designed to be used with them. Recent catastrophic events at Apple, and at the Sony LiIon manufacturing plant, only underscore how dangerous these things can be, -- Mike Schuster | schuster@panix.com | 70346.1745@CompuServe.COM ------------------- | schuster@shell.portal.com | GEnie: MSCHUSTER From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:26 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!bt!btnet!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!kaiwan.kaiwan.com!usenet From: John Miller Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Lojak/ETS frequencies Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 19:19:32 -0800 Organization: Southern California Scientific Lines: 3 Message-ID: <30BD22C4.4F35@kaiwan.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: kaiwan114.kaiwan.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2 (Windows; I; 32bit) Does anyone know the Lowjak/Ets freq's? From the looks of the antennas on the police cars, it looks in the range of 180 Mhz. Thanks. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:27 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rem121@aol.com (REM121) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: LONG RANGE CORDLESS PHONES Date: 27 Nov 1995 06:05:04 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 21 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49c610$fjg@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4993ba$hrd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <4993ba$hrd@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, jstella@aol.com (JSTELLA) writes: >Subject: LONG RANGE CORDLESS PHONES >From: jstella@aol.com (JSTELLA) >Date: 26 Nov 1995 02:00:58 -0500 > >Has anyone done any experiments like running a longwire ant, or putting >the base up a flagpole? I have tuned my 6 meter rig to those freqs. I use a Ham Stick 6 meter antenna. I have confirmed (on a great day) reception of a base unit that was over two miles away. Perhaps using equiptment designed for 6 meters would be helpful. I haven't tryed it myself. I have switched to a spread spectrum cordless. I can use it 1/4 mile away from my home when I walk the dogs and it only has a 4 inch antenna on the base. I do not need to go an further than that. Happy experimenting, Ron From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:28 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech2!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!loretta!red-eft!ibbs!js From: js@ibbs.anaheim.ca.us (Jeff Stillinger) Subject: Re: LONG RANGE CORDLESS PHONES X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Organization: Coffee Radio Difference Committee Message-ID: References: <4993ba$hrd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 14:26:40 GMT Lines: 16 JSTELLA (jstella@aol.com) wrote: : Has anyone done any experiments like running a longwire ant, or putting : the base up a flagpole? Yha... Next to the window works very well. Taking one apart and doing some work on the TX finals works well too. Not too well on the handset. Good luck... -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Stillinger - KB6IBB js@ibbs.anaheim.ca.us PSC Box 3429 js@red-eft.la.ca.us Edwards AFB, CA 93524 +1 805 258 7303 8N1 Cut out the orange wire wally, I can't find it on the schematic. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:29 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!terra.net!alexander.terranet.com!user From: michael@alexander.terranet.com (Michael Alexander) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Looking for Xmas recommendations for under $250 base scanner Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 06:29:23 -0400 Organization: TerraNet, Inc., Boston, MA, USA Lines: 47 Message-ID: References: <30b5f638.2079021@nnrp.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: alexander.terranet.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 Well as Ronald Ray-gun used to say, "There you go again." Yes, I'm sure that once in a blue moon, someone will sell a PRO2006 at $250. However, the range for a mint condition PRO2006 has been $275 to $450 for the past several months. The average appears to be about $325. Those figures are based on a careful monitoring of asking/selling prices with some follow up to the participants in the sale. Jim, if you're going to tell people what things are worth, why not base them on facts rather than some vague notion of what you think things oughta cost? As far as I'm concerned, you're off the case. In article , jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) wrote: > Look right here on this newsgroup. Pro-2006's have sold for $250.00 on > this newsgroup. If you indicate that you are in the market for one, I am > sure that someone will reply that needs Christmas money. The 2006 is one > of the best base scanners ever made. New scanners in the under $250.00 > price range cannot even compare to the 2006. > > Jim Wayda > Captain, Scanner Price Police > > > In article <30b5f638.2079021@nnrp.crl.com>, ralphc@a.crl.com (Ralph Cook) wrote: > > > +-jim > jwayda@cogent.net > > . . . . o o o o o > _____ o _______ > ____==== ]OO|_n_n__][. |Lamer| > [________]_|__|________)< |ville| > oo oo 'oo OOOO-| oo\_ ~~~|~~~ > +--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-+--+--+--+--+ -- Michael Alexander michael@alexander.terranet.com From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.sandia.gov!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!ferrari.mst6.lanl.gov!newshost.lanl.gov!usenet From: kc5egg@eule.lanl.gov Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Mail Order RS. Date: Wed, 29 Nov 95 07:43:36 MST Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory Lines: 3 Message-ID: <49hs6m$rde@newshost.lanl.gov> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ggspc.lanl.gov Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage U.S.Radio Ft. Worth Tx 1-800-433-SAVE they used to price exactly the same a Marymac. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:30 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!swiss.ans.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: JGHH36B@prodigy.com (John Kerkes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: MANCHESTER N. H. AIRPORT?? Date: 26 Nov 1995 21:36:40 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 6 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49aml8$1h7g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Just wondering if anyone has the frequencies used by the MANCHESTER NEW HAMPSHIRE airport? - JOHN KERKES JGHH36B@prodigy.com From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:31 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: VUBS79A@prodigy.com (Drew Durigan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Millenium batteries and Atlanta frequencies Date: 29 Nov 1995 15:16:50 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 27 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49hth2$1jh2@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <30bba6fe.7900776@nntp.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 vhealey@crl.com (Victor Healey) wrote: > >I have two questions. > >1. > >A local chain is selling MILLENIUM rechargeable batteries at 4 aa for >$4.99 and an 8 position six hour recharger for $7.99 >Sounds like a fair deal to me. Four of these for $4.99 is a STEAL! I've used Milleniums extensively in my scanners, handheld ham radios, Walkmans, etc. You can't beat 'em for capacity. Where are they selling them? I'd like to pick up some extras. >Are the MILLENIUM rechargeable batteries high capacity nicads or just >fancy named regular ones? Why the closeout, did the company go out of >business? Sadly, they are being discontinued because they are TOO good! Milleniums were being manufactured by a small company (Gates) in Gainesville, Florida. Eveready bought 'em out earlier this year...so apparently, they were making their product a little too well! -Drew in Charlotte- KF4DDM From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:32 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!rclnews.eng.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.vanderbilt.edu!news From: jerry Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Millenium batteries and Atlanta frequencies Date: 30 Nov 1995 15:04:49 GMT Organization: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA Lines: 4 Message-ID: <49kh6h$kgs@news.vanderbilt.edu> References: <30bba6fe.7900776@nntp.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: farm.vuse.vanderbilt.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:41287 alt.radio.scanner:25413 i have found millenium batts to be junk jerry From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:33 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!news.tcst.com!dildog.lgc.com!news.sesqui.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jrosariojr@aol.com (JRosariojr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Modifying cordless phone for security Date: 30 Nov 1995 07:09:00 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49k6ss$g9s@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <48kd1i$e3q@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> Reply-To: jrosariojr@aol.com (JRosariojr) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com You can but it's not worth the trouble. Buy you a panasonic phone kx-t3960 and it will have it. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:34 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!unixg.ubc.ca!freenet.vancouver.bc.ca!andyc From: andyc@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Andy Charles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Modifying cordless phones for range Date: 27 Nov 1995 10:37:56 GMT Organization: Vancouver Regional FreeNet Lines: 13 Message-ID: <49c4e4$dpr@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] How does one modify a simple, cheap, 49Mhz cordless phone to have a range up to a mile? To my knowledge, it is not really the antenna alone that can affect the range, but the output power in watts? 1 watt is approx. 1 mile range? So this requires one to add some amplifier/power booster or something between the circuit and the antenna? Hmmm... cheap idea. Also, what about FCC regulations, if the range goes beyond 2 miles? That should beat cellular. -- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:35 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!meaddata!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.lahabra.chevron.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Modifying cordless phones for range Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 09:26:54 -0800 Organization: Chevron, La Habra, CA Lines: 37 Message-ID: <30BB465E.536E@ccnet.com> References: <49c4e4$dpr@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: cgwh.sr.chevron.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b1 (Windows; I; 16bit) Andy Charles wrote: > > How does one modify a simple, cheap, 49Mhz cordless phone to have a range > up to a mile? To my knowledge, it is not really the antenna alone that > can affect the range, but the output power in watts? 1 watt is approx. > 1 mile range? So this requires one to add some amplifier/power booster > or something between the circuit and the antenna? Hmmm... cheap idea. > > Also, what about FCC regulations, if the range goes beyond 2 miles? > That should beat cellular. First problem is using 49 MHz for anything "long range" - you will be competing for the channels with all of the other 49 MHz devices, including phones between/around your handset and base. I have trouble having either my handset or base upstairs where I live. Getting the extra height brings in interference from everyone else in town. If you add power (which you can't legally do), you would have to do it on the handset AND base - then you become a bigger source of interference for everyone else. Then there is the FCC. Cordless phones are part 15 devices. You cannot modify them in any way to change their performance. No external antennas on the roof of your house, no extra amps, etc. About the only thing you can legally do to a cordless phone is replace/change the antenna with another that is provided by the manufacturer. This is why you don't see BNCs or other common antenna connectors on phones - they are not allowed to make it easy for a user to modify the antenna system under a part 15 type acceptance. My suggestion would be to forget spending the time and money trying to illegally modify a 49 MHz phone - replace it with a 900 MHz SS unit. You would not get 2 mile range but it will be dramatically increased over what you have know. -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:37 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!jaring.my!genes!wired From: wired@genes.pl.my (Eugene Kang) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Modifying cordless phones for range Message-ID: <817630125.21451snx@genes.pl.my> References: <30BB465E.536E@ccnet.com> Date: Wed, 29 Nov 95 07:28:45 GMT Organization: My_Organisation Lines: 42 In article <30BB465E.536E@ccnet.com> cwheeler@ccnet.com writes: >First problem is using 49 MHz for anything "long range" - you will >be competing for the channels with all of the other 49 MHz devices, >including phones between/around your handset and base. I have >trouble having either my handset or base upstairs where I live. >Getting the extra height brings in interference from everyone else >in town. If you add power (which you can't legally do), you >would have to do it on the handset AND base - then you become a >bigger source of interference for everyone else. How would one slightly change the frequency of the phone? Put it in between channels. Use a high quality phone to avoid splatter. >Then there is the FCC. Cordless phones are part 15 devices. You >cannot modify them in any way to change their performance. No How the heck would they know if that antenna on your roof is for your scanner or cordless phone? Anyway, I'm in a country not governed by the FCC, so it doesn't really matter. But is it really worth it to modify the base but not the handset? How would I build a good 49MHz antenna for my phone base? Right now I'm using a 143cm piece of stripped coax with a piece of metal connected to the shielding. >My suggestion would be to forget spending the time and money trying >to illegally modify a 49 MHz phone - replace it with a 900 MHz >SS unit. You would not get 2 mile range but it will be dramatically >increased over what you have know. I would, but the cheapest one here costs something like $1,200 for the basic analog Panasonic flip-phone, which is one of the two 900MHz phones available here. The other is Samsung, which looks a lot like the multiple-handset Bel-Tronics I've seen in ads. :( thanks From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:38 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!helphand!chris.gripp From: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org (Chris Gripp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: MODS Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 03:09:00 GMT Message-ID: <9511300300086506@helpinghand.org> Organization: A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca (714) 951-7311 Distribution: world References: <49ci9r$plp@quiknet3.quiknet.com> <9511250300086260@helpinghand.org> Lines: 28 SL>>Hello all! I have an RS PRO-35. I know it isn't the best scanner SL>but >it suits my needs. I was just wondering if there were any mods SL>to open >up some freq's. Not really interested in the 800 mhz SL>stuff, at least >not the cell stuff. But any others would be HIGHLY SL>appreciated. SL>>Thanks, SL> SL>>Christopher S. Gripp SL> SL>http://rever.nmsu.edu/~weasel/scanner/mods.html SL> Great! But I don't have access to the WEB. Any other Ideas? Thanks, Christopher S. Gripp EMail at: chris.gripp@helpinghand.org 11 29 95 --- * CMPQwk #1.42* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- ========================================================================== A Helping Hand BBS! Serving Orange County, Ca info@helpinghand.org (714) 951-7311 ========================================================================== From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:39 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nntp.net-link.net!news From: daveschn@serv01.net-link.net (Dave Schneider) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Mods for 220XLT Date: 27 Nov 1995 20:07:54 GMT Organization: NetLink Systems, LLC. Lines: 4 Message-ID: <49d5qq$93q@leol.net-link.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p1-16.net-link.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 Looking for any available mods for the Uniden Bearcat 220XLT. Thanks From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:40 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.lahabra.chevron.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Motorola PL to Bendix PL? Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 16:14:09 -0800 Organization: Chevron, La Habra, CA Lines: 29 Message-ID: <30BA5451.726A@ccnet.com> References: <8057-284357502@inferno.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cgwh.sr.chevron.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b1 (Windows; I; 16bit) vector@inferno.com wrote: > > EP>Wondering if anyone has a conversion from the 2A PL to the 110.9? I > EP>need to program a radio for someone, and all they have are the 2A PL. > EP>Please reply via e-mail to eplatt@hooked.net, since I check e-mail > EP>more often, but also reply here, since I know a lot of people will be > EP>interested.. Thanx. > > i'm not sure if i know what you're asking. 2A is just motorola's > designation for a certain CTCSS tone, but i don't know which one (is it > 110.9?). just find a lookup chart for the pl's (there are several that > cross-reference the EIA tone, icom's tone # for the tone, motorola's > tone designation, and a couple of others.) What Motorola calls 'em: XZ 67.0 1Z 100.0 4Z 136.5 7Z 186.2 XA 71.9 1A 103.5 4A 141.3 7A 192.8 XB 77.0 1B 107.2 4B 146.2 8Z 206.5 YZ 82.5 2Z 110.9 5Z 151.5 9Z 229.2 YA 85.4 2A 114.8 5A 156.7 M1 203.5 YB 88.5 2B 118.8 5B 162.2 M2 210.7 ZZ 91.5 3Z 123.0 6Z 167.9 M3 218.1 ZA 94.8 3A 127.4 6A 173.8 M4 225.7 ZB 97.4 3B 131.8 6B 178.9 M7 256.3 -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:41 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!ci-pioneer!panda!evan.platt From: evan.platt@panda.org (EVAN PLATT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Motorola PL to Bendix PL? Message-ID: <8B5A36D.04BD000002.uuout@panda.org> Date: Sat, 25 Nov 95 14:37:00 -0400 Distribution: world Organization: PandA's Den BBS, Danvers, MA, USA (508) 750-0250 panda.org Reply-To: evan.platt@panda.org (EVAN PLATT) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 19 MSGID: mid__497rai$6dn@its.hooked.net e94f0001 REPLYTO 1:330/317 UUCP REPLYADDR eplatt@hooked.net PID GIGO+ sn 395 at panda vsn 0.99.950801 From: eplatt@hooked.net (Evan Platt) Subject: Motorola PL to Bendix PL? Organization: IncidentNet Wondering if anyone has a conversion from the 2A PL to the 110.9? I need to program a radio for someone, and all they have are the 2A PL. Please reply via e-mail to eplatt@hooked.net, since I check e-mail more often, but also reply here, since I know a lot of people will be interested.. Thanx. --- * Origin: Usenet: SATINS/Net330 uucp gateway * PandA's Den BBS *In (1:330/317) From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:42 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: johngr5@aol.com (JohnGR5) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: MR8100 & Mac Date: 26 Nov 1995 20:20:40 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <49b3p8$4mn@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: johngr5@aol.com (JohnGR5) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I had such a good response to my AR8000 & Mac posting, I thought I would see if anyone has ever been able to program the MR8100 with a Mac. I tried SoftPC and the software included with the scanner with no luck. Any help is appreciated!!!!! From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.interlog.com!jmckay From: jmckay@interlog.com (John Mckay) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Need Frequency for Fort Erie Ont. Canada Date: Tue, 28 Nov 95 01:41:43 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 22 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49dpn2$olu@steel.interlog.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: jmckay.interlog.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2 sstdenis@iaw.on.ca (Steve St. Denis) wrote: >Does any one have the frequency for 5-0 Taxi in Fort Erie Ont. Canada >Please e-mail me >tia >Steve St. Denis >Fort Erie Ont. Canada >sstdenis@iaw.on.ca No listing in Haruteq for Ft Erie...but for Niagara Falls, 5-0 Taxi is listed as 150.500 callsign VCR69.. you may want to check out www.interlog.com/~ronkatz for more stuff...look under Niagara Region. Cheers.... (((x))) | | "Waddya mean the tower doesnt meet the | current CODE? Its been standing for 20 years!!??!!" /|\ / | \ ------- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:43 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!spcuna!earth.njcc.com!usenet From: Mark Smith Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NJ Scanner Laws? Date: Sun, 26 Nov 95 14:49:29 EDT Organization: New Jersey Computer Connection, Lawrenceville, NJ Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: <490qnd$2h5g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: xanadu.njcc.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage In Article<490qnd$2h5g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com>, write: > Does anyone know if it's 'legal' to use a portable scanner inside a > moving car in New Jersey and New York City? In New Jersey, yes. However, it's a crime to possess or use a scanner during the commission of a crime. Due to the definition of "scanning device", radar detectors are specifically excluded and are completely legal even if you are speeding. Mark From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:44 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!spcuna!earth.njcc.com!usenet From: Mark Smith Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NJ Scanner Laws? Date: Sun, 26 Nov 95 14:51:22 EDT Organization: New Jersey Computer Connection, Lawrenceville, NJ Lines: 14 Message-ID: References: <490qnd$2h5g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> <492sjm$k9p@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: xanadu.njcc.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage In Article<492sjm$k9p@news.ios.com>, write: > Not if the scanner is capable of receiving police freqs., unless of > course you are a police officer or volunteer fd or have permission from > the chief of police in the town where this occuring! If you are speaking of New Jersey, those are the provisions under the old law. A new law was passed in 1991 or 1992. Mark From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:45 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!usenet From: David Crawford Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NOAA WEFAX on 137.xxx Date: 28 Nov 1995 05:02:01 GMT Organization: Vnet Internet Access, Charlotte, NC - info@char.vnet.net Lines: 28 Message-ID: <49e549$ktg@ralph.vnet.net> References: <4911bs$lf5@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> <492i12$fil@ralph.vnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: davidcrawford.vnet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) To: dcrmatt@vnet.net charles1@netcom.com (charles copeland) wrote: >I have received WEFAX on SW via NAVY retransmission of satellite pics. >Takes about 20 minutes to receive a hi-res picture. > >I thought picking up WEFAX directly from geosynchronous satellites >24,000 miles up required a good sized dish that received in the >gigahertz region. > >I'm aware there are LEO low earth orbit satellites, but thought >those whiz by in 3-5 minutes, hardly enough time for a WEFAX. > >Someone clarify. > Hi Charles: The format is somewhat different. I've never translated out a picture from the birds, so this is from what I've read... The picture is a continous strip, running east-west at 120 lines/min Each line covers a couple of miles (I think). The signal has two side-by-side images, with the inage type selected by time of day. David Crawford / dcrmatt@vnet.net From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:47 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!hermes.louisville.edu!hermes.louisville.edu!not-for-mail From: mike@hermes.louisville.edu (Mike Harpe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NOAA WEFAX on 137.xxx Date: 28 Nov 1995 09:18:36 -0500 Organization: University of Louisville, Louisville KY USA Lines: 21 Message-ID: <49f5ns$mim@hermes.louisville.edu> References: <4911bs$lf5@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> <496f5k$ggd@grid.direct.ca> <49cllv$i7m@ornews.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hermes.louisville.edu X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #6 (NOV) I thought GOES stuff was all sent in HRPT format which is much more of a challenge to demod/decode/display than WEFAX. I think it could be done fairly easily with some of the newer DSP chips or a high performance MPU if you wanted to design the hardware yourself. A PC would be better. If you want an excellent introduction to this subject, check out the "Weather Satellite Experimenter's Handbook" by Ralph Taggart. It's sold by the ARRL and is the definitive work on WEFAX hacking. The book has an excellent tutorial on WEFAX and walks you through design of a receiver system using early-1980's vintage microprocessor technology. You could do the same design now with a PIC microprocessor. Enjoy! Mike Harpe, N4PLE University of Louisville -- Michael Harpe, Communications Analyst III Information Technology Internet: mike@hermes.louisville.edu University of Louisville (502) 852-5542 (Voice) (502) 852-1400 (FAX) Louisville, Ky. 40292 WWW: http://www.louisville.edu/~meharp01 From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:48 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!ornews.intel.com!news From: Collier_Chun@ccm.hf.intel.com (Collier Chun) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NOAA WEFAX on 137.xxx Date: Wed, 29 Nov 95 07:02:59 PST Organization: Intel Corporation Lines: 30 Message-ID: <49hsld$p9u@ornews.intel.com> References: <4911bs$lf5@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> <496f5k$ggd@grid.direct.ca> <49cllv$i7m@ornews.intel.com> <49f5ns$mim@hermes.louisville.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cchun.intel.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.8 In article <49f5ns$mim@hermes.louisville.edu>, mike@hermes.louisville.edu says... >I thought GOES stuff was all sent in HRPT format which is much more of a >challenge to demod/decode/display than WEFAX. I think it could be done >fairly easily with some of the newer DSP chips or a high performance MPU >if you wanted to design the hardware yourself. A PC would be better. Yes and no. There are multiple transmissions available from the satellites. NOAA polar-orbiters have HRPT transmissions in the S-band, and APT in the 137 MHz range. Most entry-level WX chasers start with the APT transmissions due to the relative ease of decoding (convert the audio tone amplitude-modulated transmission to light/dark FAX display). HRPT is more complex to decode. The GOES satellites (geostationary) transmit both WEFAX on the S-band using the AM method, and a higher-res' transmission which most WX satellite chasers don't deal with--I think it's encrypted. I personally chased the NOAA APT images, then started working on the GOES S-band APT downlinks before I had to give up this hobby. >If you want an excellent introduction to this subject, check out the >"Weather Satellite Experimenter's Handbook" by Ralph Taggart. It's sold >by the ARRL and is the definitive work on WEFAX hacking. Yes, this is an excellent book. If you're interested in constructing antennas for this hobby (a good way to save money and learn in the process!), the ARRL antenna books are also good sources of information. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:49 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: MFTB77A@prodigy.com (Ron Lazaro) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: NY-FREQUENCIES Date: 26 Nov 1995 18:43:50 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 10 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49ach6$1ftg@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap6.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 SUBJECT: NY-FREQUENCIES Does anyone have a list or knows any ny frequencies? Around the westchester area. Does anyone know any cellular phone frequencies or know where i can get them? Are there any places on the web that have a list of frequencies? thanks, mark From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!li.net!usenet From: j4dice@li.net (Jim Fordyce) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: NY-FREQUENCIES Date: 27 Nov 1995 23:38:42 GMT Organization: LI Net (Long Island Network) Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49di62$1pl@linet02.li.net> References: <49ach6$1ftg@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: lisuser23.li.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 In article <49ach6$1ftg@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com>, MFTB77A@prodigy.com says... > >SUBJECT: NY-FREQUENCIES >Does anyone have a list or knows any ny frequencies? Around the >westchester area. Does anyone know any cellular phone frequencies or know > where i can get them? Are there any places on the web that have a list >of frequencies? > > > thanks, mark > Check out http://www.li.net/~j4dice/frequencies/NewYork/ Jim Fordyce From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:50 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.nwnet.net!news.uidaho.edu!harrier.csrv.uidaho.edu!shul9478 From: shul9478@harrier.csrv.uidaho.edu ( Brown) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: OEI Scout - Reduced coverage?! Date: 27 Nov 1995 03:15:33 GMT Organization: University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: <49bagl$1tk@newshound.csrv.uidaho.edu> References: <1995Nov23.151309.7847@atl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: harrier.csrv.uidaho.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Adam Levin-Delson (adamld@atl.com) wrote: > The OptoElectronics Scout used to be advertised as covering the > range of 10MHz to 2.8GHz. The most recent ad I've seen (Dec. > "Monitoring Times") lists it as going up to only 1.4GHz. > Has something changed or are they simply being more conservative? An article (from that same issue of MT, I believe) mentioned that the Scout 40 uses a different prescaler chip, which allows it to lock on much more quickly, but has an upper limit of only half the old Scout model. If anyone is interested in the exact text, e-mail me and I'll go look it up... -- Wes Shull - Computer Engineering/Visual Communication student shul9478@uidaho.edu - http://www.cs.uidaho.edu/~shul9478/ SMS-NES-SNES-NeoGeo-C64:KOR-UY-MI:Death-Prodigy-JeanMichelJarre FordFestiva:Amiga-Macintosh-BeBox:Prolog-FORTH-C-Pascal-assembly From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:51 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!fr971 From: fr971@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Luc Lecuyer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Old Orchard Maine Date: 28 Nov 1995 00:54:56 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH (USA) Lines: 5 Message-ID: <49dml0$p3a@madeline.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: kanga.ins.cwru.edu I'm looking for frequencies in that region.from Wells to Old Orchard I'm specially interested in police ambulance etc.Any interesting freq would be welcome thank you From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:52 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!daily-planet.execpc.com!usenet From: skarolek@execpc.com (Steve Karolek) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: opto freq. counters Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 21:38:59 GMT Organization: Exec-PC BBS - Milwaukee, WI Lines: 9 Message-ID: <49ijnn$nt5@daily-planet.execpc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: thales.execpc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Anyone care to comment on Opto's model 2810 or 3300 frequency counters, especially as they compare to the Radio Shack counter? adTHANKSvance... /`-._ Life is too short to drink cheap beer! o { }/ Internet: steve.karolek@execpc.com _/\_> \ / O > / O |___| http://execpc.com/~skarolek Do it on a GoldWing! From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:53 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!nntp.coast.net!news.net99.net!news.igc.net!usenet From: Kevin Cox Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: OS535 Cellular unlock Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 15:20:57 -0800 Organization: Optoelectronics Lines: 9 Message-ID: <30BCEAD9.5970@igc.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: runabout1-58.igc.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b2a (Windows; I; 16bit) Please note there is one very important addendum that must be added to the announcement two days ago. You can contact the software companies for information regarding the unlock code on the cellular band for the Pro-2035. However, the code can not be obtained by just anybody. By law, you must be able to prove that you work for the government, whether it's state, local or federal, and that it would be used for that purpose. Thank you. Kevin Cox From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:54 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!news.math.psu.edu!chi-news.cic.net!usc!news.service.uci.edu!ttinews!avatar!sorgatz From: sorgatz@avatar.tti.com (Erik K.Sorgatz) Subject: Re: OS535 Cellular unlock Message-ID: Sender: usenet@ttinews.tti.com Nntp-Posting-Host: avatar Organization: Citicorp TTI References: <30BCEAD9.5970@igc.net> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 02:01:16 GMT Lines: 25 In article <30BCEAD9.5970@igc.net> Kevin Cox writes: >Please note there is one very important addendum that must be added to >the announcement two days ago. You can contact the software companies >for information regarding the unlock code on the cellular band for the >Pro-2035. However, the code can not be obtained by just anybody. By >law, you must be able to prove that you work for the government, >whether it's state, local or federal, and that it would be used for >that purpose. >Thank you. >Kevin Cox Is this a code that is entered at the keypad? Is it the same for all of the Pro-2035's? Or is it different on each unit? Also, isnt it legal for educational use to have equipment capable of receiving the cellular bands? Anyone selling their Pro-2006? ;-) 73! sorgatz@avatar.tti.com (or:es@soldev.tti.com) KB6LUY (private email:eks@westworld.com) TTI 3100 Ocean Park Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 "ANY COMMENTS OR STATEMENTS MADE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CITICORP, ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES." (Copyright 1995, ARR-permission to store/archive hereby granted) From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:55 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!news.mindlink.net!uniserve!fonorola!news.magi.com!magi03p63 From: jeffb@magi.com (jeffb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Paging frequencies Date: 28 Nov 1995 17:44:18 GMT Organization: Magi Data Consulting Lines: 3 Message-ID: <49fhpi$gnd@news.magi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: magi03p63.magi.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Hi, I was just wondering, police and airport frequencies rebroadcast Paging frequencies on their frequencies, what kind of coding is it and how do I decode it. THANKS , Jeff Brunet , jeffb@magi.com From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:56 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!brat From: brat@interlog.com (Bernie Rataj) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Paging noise on other band Date: Mon, 27 Nov 95 18:12:52 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 21 Message-ID: <49cv34$ccc_001@brat.interlog.com> References: <49aftg$230@news.magi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brat.interlog.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 In article <49aftg$230@news.magi.com>, jeffb@magi.com (jeffb) wrote: >Hi, I was just wondering what is that paging sound that i hear on police and >airports frequencies. It looks like they rebroadcast the Paging frequencies on >their frequencies. What is that and do I decode it. > Any help will be grately appreciated. > Jeff Brunet, jeffb@magi.com Could just be an image... I get a lot of that on my shortwave radio, living in the pager jungle of downtown Toronto. Bernie -------------------------------------------------------- Bernie Rataj brat@interlog.com qth://toronto.on.ca Member: Ontario DX Association -------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:57 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech2!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!ub!library.erc.clarkson.edu!rpi!usenet From: "Charles W. Doolittle-Scovish" Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Phone lines Date: 28 Nov 1995 02:14:15 GMT Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY Lines: 22 Message-ID: <49dr9n$3p7@usenet.rpi.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cii3112-14.its.rpi.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; AIX 2) X-URL: news:rec.radio.scanner I know this is in the wrong group, sorta, but if anybody could point me in the right direction. I am creating a 2 station internal phone system. I have a 12-volt bias on the line. Everything works fine. ONE CATCH: When phone A is picked up, I want phone B to ring. When phone B is picked up, I want phone A to ring. Not continuosly, but 1 ring of 4 seconds (standard) would suffice. This should be automatic, i.e. no buttons to push, as I have a cordless phone as one of the ends. I am looking for either a manufacturer or schematics. Thanks -- Charles W. Doolittle-Scovish doolic@rpi.edu N1SPX Frequencies at http://acm.rpi.edu/~n1spx From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:58 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!engr.orst.edu!news.PEAK.ORG!billn From: billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Pro 2006? Date: 28 Nov 1995 04:17:10 GMT Organization: CS Outreach Services, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Lines: 11 Message-ID: <49e2g6$g2u@odo.PEAK.ORG> References: <49abis$tol@tkhut.sojourn.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: peak.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Tom Crites (tcrites@sojourn.com) wrote: : I was wondering if the Realistic PRO-2006 scanner can be as extensively : modified as the 2004 & 2005. I have Bill Cheek's book, Scanner Modification : Handbook, that covers a number of mods for 2004 & 2005 including, increasing : scan rates, improving squelch, increasing programmable channels, etc., and : wondering if these could be applied to the 2006. If you get the second book, you will find that it primarily covers the 2006. All, and more, mods are available on the 2006. Bill From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.connect.net!usenet From: joe@joe.joe (joe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Pro 2006? Date: 28 Nov 1995 05:15:24 GMT Organization: Joe's place Lines: 20 Message-ID: <49e5tc$cn7@dallas1.connect.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: a2p09.connect.net X-Newsreader: NeoLogic News for OS/2 [version: 4.2 UNREGISTERED 29 days remaining] I thought vol II and Ultimate Scanner both had all the good mods for the 2006... Tons of things... Improved Headphone, faster scan rate, cell unblock, S meters Decoders etc etc etc... In message <49abis$tol@tkhut.sojourn.com> - tcrites@sojourn.com (Tom Crites) writes: :> :>I was wondering if the Realistic PRO-2006 scanner can be as extensively :>modified as the 2004 & 2005. I have Bill Cheek's book, Scanner Modification :>Handbook, that covers a number of mods for 2004 & 2005 including, increasing :>scan rates, improving squelch, increasing programmable channels, etc., and :>wondering if these could be applied to the 2006. From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:23:59 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.sojourn.com!Sojourn From: tcrites@sojourn.com (Tom Crites) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Pro 2006? Date: Wed, 29 Nov 95 17:34:14 GMT Organization: Sojourn Systems Ltd. Lines: 3 Message-ID: <49i5kd$ifo@tkhut.sojourn.com> References: <49abis$tol@tkhut.sojourn.com> <49e2g6$g2u@odo.PEAK.ORG> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-056.sojourn.com To: Bill X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Thanks for the info. I'll look around for Cheek's second book. Tom From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:00 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!xmission!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac!csus.edu!Default From: sac0000@aaa.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: pro 2021 Date: 27 Nov 1995 02:22:17 GMT Organization: California State University Sacramento Lines: 2 Message-ID: <49b7cp$crb@news.csus.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: @u02-p12.dialin.csus.edu X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 hi, is there a way to modify a pro 2021 to receive 800mhz .. thanks From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:01 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!xmission!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac!csus.edu!Default From: sac0000@aaa.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: pro 2021 Date: 27 Nov 1995 02:24:50 GMT Organization: California State University Sacramento Lines: 2 Message-ID: <49b7hi$crb@news.csus.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: @u02-p12.dialin.csus.edu X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 hi, anyone know how to modify a pro 2021 to receive 800mhz ...if possible?? thanks From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:02 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.usa.net!commctr!mike.coletta From: Mike.Coletta@commctr.com (Mike Coletta) Date: 28 Nov 95 19:00:58 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Pro 26 Message-ID: References: X-FTN-To: soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu Organization: The Comm Center BBS, Colorado Springs, CO, USA Lines: 3 Regarding my last message to you about the offer of the Pro 26, I sold it tonight. Thanks ! -- From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:03 1995 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyclops.dsphere.net!brea-annex1-p3.dsphere.net!user From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Pro 43 for sale Date: 26 Nov 1995 19:57:30 GMT Organization: Lamers Online, Inc Lines: 27 Message-ID: References: <49a35i$p7v@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brea-annex1-p3.dsphere.net Pro-43's are constantly selling for $200 - $250 on this newsgroup. $300 is a little high. Jim Wayda Captain, Scanner Price Police In article <49a35i$p7v@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, teddymel@aol.com (Teddymel) wrote: 

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Pre april 94 production of Pro 43. This unit has been well taken care of.
Has 800 mhz mod done. No original box.

$300 firm.

Leave reply here or teddymel@aol.com  or fidonet 1:104/791.



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From: billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson)
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Subject: Re: Pro-2006 mod for 6,400 channels?
Date: 28 Nov 1995 04:22:26 GMT
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Wade Everett Leslie (umlesli0@cc.umanitoba.ca) wrote:
: I heard that there was a mod for getting 6,400 channels for the 
: Pro-2006.  Has anyone else heard of this.  If anyone has knows how to do 
: this, could you post it to this news group or e-mail me.  Thanks.

Yes, it is in Bill Cheek's second scanner modification handbook. It is NOT
a trivial task. Unless you are good at soldering, and modifying cases for
switches etc, forget it.

Bill



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From: moujesky@why.net (Michael Oujesky)
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Subject: Re: Pro-2006 mod for 6,400 channels?
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>: I heard that there was a mod for getting 6,400 channels for the 
>: Pro-2006.  Has anyone else heard of this.  If anyone has knows how to do 
>: this, could you post it to this news group or e-mail me.  Thanks.

>Yes, it is in Bill Cheek's second scanner modification handbook. It is NOT
>a trivial task. Unless you are good at soldering, and modifying cases for
>switches etc, forget it.

Cheek 3 has the surface mount version of the mod and you're quite right about 
the skill set required.  However, the keyboard block memory controller (KBMC) 
detailed in Cheek's vol 2 works quite well with both the 2005 and 2006 and 
doesn't mar the case.  It uses a two key sequence to switch the banks.  if you 
use one channel to denote the bank selected, you don't even need an external 
indicator.  Over Christmas, I've got two to do.

For those that want to try it, I picked up a few of the MOSEL memory chips 
required for the surface mount version and have several left over.  $3.25 each 
plus $1 shipping for up to three.  I'll even throw in some fine guage solder 
for use with it.

BTW, the slickest desoldering aid I've seen for surface mount homebrewers is 
the low temperature (200 degrees) solder specifically designed for those of us 
that do onsey and twosey repairs.  Solder it to all pads and the chip just 
about jumps of the PC board without any trace damage.  NEAT!!!  If I remember 
correctly, MCM has it for $15 with enough to do a dozen or so of the 28 pad 
memory chips used in this mod.

Later...



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:07 1995
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Subject: Re: Pro-2006 mod for 6,400 channels?
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In <49e2q2$g2u@odo.PEAK.ORG>, billn@PEAK.ORG (Bill Nelson) wrote:
: Wade Everett Leslie (umlesli0@cc.umanitoba.ca) wrote:
: : I heard that there was a mod for getting 6,400 channels for the
: : Pro-2006.  Has anyone else heard of this.  If anyone has knows how to do
: : this, could you post it to this news group or e-mail me.  Thanks.

: Yes, it is in Bill Cheek's second scanner modification handbook. It is NOT
: a trivial task. Unless you are good at soldering, and modifying cases for
: switches etc, forget it.

It IS somewhat easier now, since he found a surface mount chip to use.
It's still no piece of cake. I have the parts to do it, but can't bring
myself to tear into it.

Also, these mods will still allow you to scan 400 channels at a time.
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From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ
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Subject: Re: Pro-2006 mod for 6,400 channels?
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>   umlesli0@cc.umanitoba.ca (Wade Everett Leslie) writes:
>  I heard that there was a mod for getting 6,400 channels for the 
>  Pro-2006.  Has anyone else heard of this.  If anyone has knows how to do 
>  this, could you post it to this news group or e-mail me.  Thanks.
>  
>  
>>>>
I did this mod to my 2005 when Bill Cheek's first modification book came out.  His 
second book had some enhancements on how to select the 16 different blocks of 
400 channels via the keypad instead of dip switches (like I did).

Although I don't think I have ever had more than about 2500 channels programmed 
at any one time, it is great for putting in mass FBI, DEA, and Mil Air entries.

You need to be comfortable with soldering surface mount components if you are 
going to do this.


Brett Miller - N7OLQ                    brett_miller@ccm.ut.intel.com
Intel Corp.                             CIS: 73370,3030
American Fork, UT



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From: ross@aimnet.com (Gary Ross)
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Subject: Re: Pro-2006 mod for 6,400 channels?
Date: 30 Nov 1995 01:57:17 GMT
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In article , umlesli0@cc.umanitoba.ca (Wade
Everett Leslie) wrote:

> I heard that there was a mod for getting 6,400 channels for the 
> Pro-2006.  Has anyone else heard of this.  If anyone has knows how to do 
> this, could you post it to this news group or e-mail me.  Thanks.

If you do this mod, I would suggest using a 16 position rotary BCD switch.
Much nicer than dip switches and it mounts in a dip socket. I moved the 9V
battery inside and mounted the switch in the battery compartment. The
switch, part # RDIP-4, is $1 each or 10 for $9 (minimum order $10) from
ALL ELECTRONICS CORP. 1-800-826-5432.

Gary
-- 

Gary Ross                                     
KE6KXL                                        
ROSS@AIMNET.COM
ROSSMAN@AOL.COM              




From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:09 1995
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From: mcadams@connect.net (Robert McAdams)
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Subject: Re: PRO-2006 Service Manual NOT AVAILABLE
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 03:59:04 GMT
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On 28 Nov 1995 21:59:28 GMT, bill@thd.tv.tek.com (William K. McFadden)
wrote:

>I tried to buy a service manual for my PRO-2006, but Radio Shack said it
>was no longer available.  They even called headquarters and confirmed it.
>The salesman said it had to do with the 2006's ability to be modified to
>pick up cellular phones.
>
>I had to settle for a PRO-2005 manual instead.  It's interesting that they
>still sell this one, since the 2005 can also be modified to pick up
>cellular.
>
>Can anybody tell me what is the difference between the PRO-2005 and
>PRO-2006?  I.e., are they the same on the inside but different on the
>outside?  Thanks.
>
>-- 
>Bill McFadden    Tektronix, Inc.  P.O. Box 500  MS 58-639  Beaverton, OR  97077
>bill@tv.tv.tek.com      http://www.rdrop.com/~billmc      Phone: (503) 627-6920
>CAUTION: Don't look into laser beam with remaining eye.
>The opinions expressed above are not necessarily those of Tektronix, Inc.


I orderd one three weeks ago and received it no problemo... If you
really want it, get on the phone to Radio Shack National Hq in Ft
Worth and request the manual from them. Explain that you HAVE a 2006,
there is NO documentation on MODS in the manual, and you have a RIGHT
to order the service manual. It is currenly part # 20-145/9145 printed
1990 revised 1992 with an addendum for the 2006-A where the only
difference is the light switch shuts off the display instead of just
dimming it.  If that doesn't work, call the store and ask for the name
of the district manager, and let them know you are hot... They will
get it for you, believe me...

This tagline is shareware... Please send $10.00 to register



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:10 1995
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From: karlhoyt@mi.net (Karl Hoyt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: pro-2032 modification
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Has anyone completed the pro-2032 800Mhz band restore mod.?  I'm
wondering two things - does it work? and is there any such
modifications to open other blocked bands besides 800Mhz? on any
scanner?




From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:11 1995
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From: wrh@cbemg.cb.att.com (-)
Subject: Re: pro-2032 modification
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In article <49clm4$ptn@scratchy.mi.net>, Karl Hoyt  wrote:
>Has anyone completed the pro-2032 800Mhz band restore mod.?  I'm
>wondering two things - does it work? and is there any such
>modifications to open other blocked bands besides 800Mhz? on any
>scanner?
>
>

I did mine 2 weeks ago, it works. I don't know of any easy mods
for anything else, but i'd like to speed mine up.

->bh  wrh@cbemg.cb.att.com



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From: un040343@wvnvms.wvnet.edu
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-51 and PRO-2026 !!!!
Message-ID: <1995Nov29.135323.16389@wvnvms>
Date: 29 Nov 95 13:53:23 EST
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Hello all, thanks for your time. Recently got a PRO-51and
a PRO-2026. I've been studying the 2026 to see how they may have
bridged something to allow them to remove the l201 jumper.
If anyone has any info on these radios please e-mail or 
post. Can anything still be done with them??
Thankyou 
un040343@wvnvms.wvnet.edu



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:13 1995
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From: soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu (Soren Ragsdale)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-62 vs PRO-26
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 18:33:09 -0700
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Rat Shack has come out with two scanners recently: the PRO-62 and PRO-26. 
Both have triple-conversion and 200 channels, but the 26 goes up higher
(1.3Ghz).  Is there any other difference between the two to justify the
additional $120 or so that the 26 costs?  Is there really anything of
interest happening that far up on the spectrum?

-- 
"As I understand it, that's why America is a great 
country.  Nobody has to eat sausages if they don't want 
to." -Daniel Pinkwater, "Lizard Music"
Soren Ragsdale - soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu
http://www.emerald.net/soren/home.html


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:14 1995
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From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-62 vs PRO-26
Date: 26 Nov 95 22:45:30 PST
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In article , soren@delerium.engr.arizona.edu (Soren Ragsdale) writes:
> Rat Shack has come out with two scanners recently: the PRO-62 and PRO-26. 
> Both have triple-conversion and 200 channels, but the 26 goes up higher
> (1.3Ghz).  Is there any other difference between the two to justify the
> additional $120 or so that the 26 costs?  Is there really anything of
> interest happening that far up on the spectrum?

ME TOO! =)

-- 
============-----------(((((((((((ooo))))))))-------------============
Jonathan Rosario
rosar001@cerritos.edu
http://www.cerritos.edu/~rosar001


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From: Dan 
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Subject: Re: PRO-62 vs PRO-26
Date: 27 Nov 1995 17:28:15 GMT
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I have a Pro-62, and I like the scanner but you can't do any mods to it.
Rad Shack has been in contact with the FCC, and they've been told to make 
their scanners "more mod proof".  

Several police depts are going to 800mhz, so if your interested in that, 
you might spend the extra cash.

Good luck, Dan



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From: eklab@aol.com (Eklab)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO43 vs PRO39
Date: 28 Nov 1995 14:42:18 -0500
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Pro-39 can also be cellular restored (most of them) but will not recieve
Military Air... I think the Pro-43 will.

regards Blake


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From: buettner@bbn.com (John Buettner)
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Subject: Re: PRO43 vs PRO39
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In article <49fomq$mrg@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, eklab@aol.com (Eklab) wrote:

+> Pro-39 can also be cellular restored (most of them) but will not recieve
+> Military Air... I think the Pro-43 will.
+> 
The Pro-39's that can be restored were made prior to May of '94. There is
a date code on the back. You will need to remove diode D6.

As far as the Pro-43's go, the model #'s 20-300 can be restored, the model
#'s 20-300A cannot be restored. Again, look on the back.

Your mileage may vary.
John

-- 
********************************************************************
* "Arguing with an Engineer is like mud-wrestling a pig. Pretty    *
*  soon  you realize the pig likes it"  -author unknown            *
*                                                                  *
*  Note:  My comments are my own and do not reflect the views of   *
*         my employer or necessarily anyone else.                  *
********************************************************************


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:17 1995
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Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 21:10:00 -0500
From: Ken_Fowler@fforum.blkcat.com (Ken Fowler)
Subject: PROSCAN software
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  I have read about the Proscan pager decoder software.
What type of hardware is needed for this venture????
 
Ken KD4IIW
 
 * OLX 2.2 * Breaking News Network-FIRE/POLICE/EMS/1-800-826-0655


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:18 1995
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From: kevind@accesscom.net
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: R.E. Realistic Pro-2005
Date: 30 Nov 1995 02:02:11 GMT
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Does anyone know where I can find an interface to connect my pro-2005 to my PC?
I am also looking for all the mods I can do to my 2005!

                                  Thanks,
                                    Kevin


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:19 1995
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From: rcn9jig@aol.com (RC N9JIG)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Railway CTCSS tones????
Date: 27 Nov 1995 00:03:12 -0500
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The vast majority of railroad radio communications is in "carrier squelch"
meaning that no PL/CTCSS/CG tones are used.  In the Chicago Area, the BRC,
CSSB, and Amtrak all use PL for 1 reason or another.  Conrail uses PL
tones for it's HotBox detectors.  One PL is used for no alarm, and a
different PL is used for an alarm.

In my travels across Canada, I have never noted CP, CN, BCR, ACR, ON, BCH,
VIA, Cartier, or GO to use PL tones.


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:19 1995
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From: sdjones@bconnex.net (Steve & Kelley Jones)
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Subject: Re: Railway CTCSS tones????
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Donald Bowlby (dbowlby@chat.carleton.ca) wrote:
:       Does anyone know if the standard AAR radios utilize a
: subaudable tone to access repeaters, if so which, tone. I have had
: little luck Identify any PL tones used by either CNNA or CPRS

You won't find CP or CN using PL tones on it's AAR channels.

Steve


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:20 1995
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From: brucem@eskimo.com (Bruce Miller)
Subject: Regency Z10--needs docs
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I was given a Regency Z10 scanner.  It works and I've figured most things
out, but am having trouble with the following:

Setting the lower and upper frequencies for a search scan
How to use the priority feature.

This help or additional info would be appreciated.

-Bruce Miller, brucem@eskimo.com




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From: rwgaston@primenet.com (Mr & Mrs Ralph W. Gaston)
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Subject: Re: Repeater Frequencies for Shuttle
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 21:44:41 -0800
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In article <494ih3$948@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, gazerz@aol.com (Gazerz) wrote:

> JeffC@gnn.com (JeffC) wrote:
> 
> >I am currently using 146.610 MHz in Northwestern Long Island 
> >(Nassau County).  I'm getting pretty poor reception though... 
> >Anyone have a stronger signal/closer frequency for me?  Bear in 
> >mind, some Conn. frequencies may come booming in, as I am 2 miles 
> >from the Long Island Sound.
> >Thanks,
> >JeffC@GNN.com
> 
> 
> You may want try the following freq, 448.4250
> 
> Robbie ;D

-- 
Ralph Gaston     rwgaston@primenet.com


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:22 1995
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From: jrhaas@primenet.com (JR Haas)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Req: LA County Park Police Freqs
Date: 26 Nov 1995 17:20:14 GMT
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In article <4965or$rdh@dewey.csun.edu>, wsmith@csun.edu (Wayne Smith) wrote:

> In article <490k58$54b@adnetsol.adnetsol.com>, kkoller@adnetsol.com says...
> >
> >
> >Does anyone know the frequencies for the Los Angeles County Park Police 
> >for the Castaic Lake/Santa Clarita Valley area? Searched through all my 
> >books and can't seem to find them.
> 
They are on the county ISD 800mhz trunk system.

Jr Haas

Every now and then you have to go for it!
Kick a*s and take names, Do ya know what I mean??
JR Haas 1995
Whaaaa Whooooooo


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:23 1995
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From: buettner@bbn.com (John Buettner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Restoration Mods for Pro-2026
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 11:20:23 -0500
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In article <492e1e$lfi@news.tamu.edu>, cmciver@andrew.cea.pvamu.edu wrote:

+> I would like any info on the pro-2026 scanner, even if it is bad info 
+> telling me how much it sucks.
+> 
+> I am interested in the 800 Mhz restoration mods as well as the "TV Band" 
+> restoration mods if possible.  But any information will be appreciated.
+> 
Whether or not the cell freqs. can be restored depends a whole lot on when
the unit was manufactured. If it was buily after May of 94, forget it.

If it was built prior to May of 94, then you are in luck! It's an easy
mod. All ya gotta do is open it up and cut jumper L201.

Or you can just buy a new scanner that is already modified (that's right)!
Just point your Web Browser at . 

These folks are located in Canada and they have all sorts of radio gear
for sale. They also have their own service department. I just ordered a
brand new, in the box, PRO-2006 from them and they even do the cellular
mods for no extra charge!

I don't work for them, I'm just a satisfied customer.

-- 
********************************************************************
* "Arguing with an Engineer is like mud-wrestling a pig. Pretty    *
*  soon  you realize the pig likes it"  -author unknown            *
*                                                                  *
*                    ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~                               *
*                                                                  *
*  Note:  my comments are my own and do not reflect the views of   *
*         my employer or necessarily anyone else.                  *
********************************************************************


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:24 1995
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From: tgrdracer@aol.com (TGrdracer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RS PRO-2036 OR BC-800 MODS?
Date: 28 Nov 1995 03:45:33 -0500
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If anyone can tell me of any known mods for Radio Shack PRO-2036 or
Bearcat
BC-800XLT(cell.'except BC',scan speed, channel increase,anything at all)
would 
be greatly appreciated. Please send any info. at TGrdracer@aol.com

                          Thanks :-)         Tony Goode


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:25 1995
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From: #ell1 
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Subject: Saphire and Biltmore Estates
Date: 26 Nov 1995 14:57:21 GMT
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To: ell1@ix.netcom.com

To the individual who posted a response to my request for local 
government and business freqs for this area - I lost your 
E-mail address, please repost.

       Thanks,
       Ed

       ell1@ix.netcom.com   




From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:26 1995
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From: nevr4getu@aol.com (Nevr4Get U)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanner Clubs In L.A. area
Date: 28 Nov 1995 01:07:46 -0500
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Does anyone know of any sacanner clubs in the L.A. area

Any info would be greatky appreciated

THANX


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From: sedgett@nanaimo.island.net (Simon Edgett)
Newsgroups: can.atlantic.general,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanner Freqs for St. Johns Nfld
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Travelling to St. Johns shortly and looking for some fres I might find
interesting.

Any suggestions?  Please email sedgett@island.net.

S.

--
Simon Edgett    (sedgett@island.net)    Nanaimo, BC, Canada


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:28 1995
Date: 27 Nov 1995 01:07:08 EDT
Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mv!busstop.mv.com!The.Pharcyde
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: The.Pharcyde@busstop.mv.com (The Pharcyde)
Message-ID: <8174765261901@busstop.mv.com>
Organization: EveryBaudys Online, 603-668-2983 busstop.com
Subject: Scanner Mods
Lines: 14


I have been looking around for some scanner mods for the following
scanners:

RS Pro 34
RS Pro 2023 desktop Scanner
BC 100XLT

I'm open to any modifications, specifically 800mhz coverage. I will
trade modifications, I have a couple of Books with scanner mods and CB
and HAM radio mods, plus misc text on Radio Mods.

Please email all info to pharcyde@tiac.net



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:29 1995
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From: VUBS79A@prodigy.com (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanners legal in FL? YES YES YES !!
Date: 28 Nov 1995 16:28:23 GMT
Organization: Prodigy Services Company  1-800-PRODIGY
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>I spoke to a good FRIEND of mine who is a Ft. Lauderdale Cop and he said 
that
>when the scanner is laying on your seat, say using INTERNAL BATTERY 
power
>NOT CONNECTED to the car in any way, THIS is LEGAL !!!!!
>
>Once you hook up an external antenna or DC power, THAT makes it MOBILE 
and
>THAT makes it Illegal.
>
>He was Serious on this.
>
>Eric


Believe it or not, this is true!  The Florida law refers to scanners that 
are "permanently mounted" in a vehicle...so, your handheld is legal!  
Another interesting loophole is that the law only makes it illegal to 
have the scanner tuned to "authorized public service frequencies"...so, 
if your local police department is on 155.690 and you're listening to 
them on 155.685, it's legal!

Just another example of the government passing ridiculous, worthless, 
unenforceable legislation.

-Drew in Charlotte-
 KF4DDM

PS...All classes of licensed amateur operators are exempt from the law.



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:30 1995
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From: amateur@magicnet.net (Frank Kiehner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanners legal in FL???
Date: 28 Nov 1995 02:49:46 GMT
Organization: MagicNet, Inc.
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In article <49dijg$p5i@news.tcd.net>, randolph@tcd.net (Roger Randolph) says:
>
>mjh9@Lehigh.EDU wrote:
>
>{:->Hello,
>{:->  I was very surprised when a friend told me that Scanners were completely
>{:->  illegal in Flordia.  Is this true, or are they just illegal if used in cars,
>{:->  or some other restriction?  This is just a curious question of mine, as I
>{:->  don't plan to go to FL anytime soon.  Thanks.
>
>{:->  Mario
>
>As far as I know there is no restriction for scanners in vehicles in Florida,
>But I on;y lived there up until 92.  The laws could've changed by now.  The one
>restriction that I was aware of then was if the police saw you showing up at all
>the major accidents at the same time they did and saw the scanner they might
>cite you for becoming a public nuisance especially if you get in the way of
>their work.  
>I had several law officers friends that knew I had a scanner and had no problem
>with it.
>
>Let me know if you find out otherwise cuz I'll be heading back down that way
>soon.
>
>Roger
>randolph@tcd.net
>
Just checked my Florida Statutes book and scanners that are able to receive
police transmissions are illegal in the state unless you are a member of
the police dept, fire dept, neighborhood crime watch or a licensed amateur
radio opperator. The section is chapter 843, section 843.16. Hope this helps.
Frank Kiehner   amateur@magicnet.net


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:31 1995
Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.tcd.net!news
From: randolph@tcd.net (Roger Randolph)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanners legal in FL???
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 03:55:26 GMT
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amateur@magicnet.net (Frank Kiehner) wrote:

{:->In article <49dijg$p5i@news.tcd.net>, randolph@tcd.net (Roger Randolph) says:
{:->>
{:->>mjh9@Lehigh.EDU wrote:
{:->>
{:->>{:->Hello,
{:->>{:->  I was very surprised when a friend told me that Scanners were completely
{:->>{:->  illegal in Flordia.  Is this true, or are they just illegal if used in cars,
{:->>{:->  or some other restriction?  This is just a curious question of mine, as I
{:->>{:->  don't plan to go to FL anytime soon.  Thanks.
{:->>
{:->>{:->  Mario
{:->>
{:->>As far as I know there is no restriction for scanners in vehicles in Florida,
{:->>But I on;y lived there up until 92.  The laws could've changed by now.  The one
{:->>restriction that I was aware of then was if the police saw you showing up at all
{:->>the major accidents at the same time they did and saw the scanner they might
{:->>cite you for becoming a public nuisance especially if you get in the way of
{:->>their work.  
{:->>I had several law officers friends that knew I had a scanner and had no problem
{:->>with it.
{:->>
{:->>Let me know if you find out otherwise cuz I'll be heading back down that way
{:->>soon.
{:->>
{:->>Roger
{:->>randolph@tcd.net
{:->>
{:->Just checked my Florida Statutes book and scanners that are able to receive
{:->police transmissions are illegal in the state unless you are a member of
{:->the police dept, fire dept, neighborhood crime watch or a licensed amateur
{:->radio opperator. The section is chapter 843, section 843.16. Hope this helps.
{:->Frank Kiehner   amateur@magicnet.net


I Stand corrected.  Thanks for the info

        Roger



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:32 1995
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From: scanware@sincom.com
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Seattle bbs
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 23:24:24 GMT
Organization: Capital Area Internet Service info@cais.com 703-448-4470
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msaran@olympus.net (Mark Saran) wrote:

>In article <0000122600000010@prostar.com>, kris.mcdonald@prostar.com (Kris
>Mcdonald) wrote:

>> Anybody in the Seattle/Tacoma WA area know what ever hapened to The Scanner 
>> BBS.  I've been away for a while and can't seem to track it down.


>Alan (N7GAD) gave the BBS up a year or so ago.  It was just getting to be
>too much for him to deal with.  I think that he passed it on to someone
>else, I don't know it's currnet status.  It was great, but then the net
>came along.

>-m
>-- 
>    Mark Saran                        men who change diapers
>msaran@olympus.net                      change the world

Mark...
There is still the ScanWare BBS in Port Orchard:  360.871.4228 or
360.871.4591  We also have a new home page at
http://cutter.sincom.com/~scanware/index.html
(new, but growing daily!)

Gene / KG7XD
scanware@sincom.com
ScanWare Associates
http://cutter.sincom.com/~scanware/index.html
email: scanware@sincom.com
BBS 360.8714228 or 360.871.4591



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:33 1995
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From: cbussey@ix.netcom.com (Chuck Bussey )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: short wave device
Date: 26 Nov 1995 18:28:46 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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A couple of months ago I saw an article explaining how to make a device
to connect to the scanner antenna bnc to make it possible to recieve
short wave radio.  I don't know where I saw it or how to get the
information about it but I am very interested in it now !!!

Any assistance about this is greatly appreciated!!

cbussey@ix.netcom.com



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:34 1995
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From: brutschy@ix.netcom.com (Marc Brutschy )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Shuttle Radio / Emergency Info
Date: 27 Nov 1995 23:57:16 GMT
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Hi. I'm in the market for a radio which will allow me to:

1) Listen to space shuttle / mission control voice transmissions (I'm
near Livermore, California... over a small mountain from the SF bay
area).

2) Pick up emergency information after a natural disaster (an
earthquake, in my case).

Would a scanner or shortwave receiver be the best solution for me? Any
suggestions about what I should look for will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Marc Brutschy
----------------------
brutschy@ix.netcom.com



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:35 1995
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From: joe@joe.joe (joe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Small North Texas Airport Frqs?
Date: 28 Nov 1995 05:17:01 GMT
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Anybody know the freq for Denton Texas Muni airport Tower?
How about Mckinney, Tx muni tower?

Please resond by e-mail if possible

mcadams@connect.net



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:35 1995
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From: lgasp@omni.voicenet.com (Louis Gasparini)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Southstar Helicopter frequencies
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What frequencies does the Southstar Helicopter in New Jersey use


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:36 1995
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From: john@inquiziter.thegap.com ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Sportcat
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 20:02:05 GMT
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root@I_should_put_my_domain_in_etc_NNTP_INEWS_DOMAIN (Quick) wrote:

>Anybody have any info or comments about uniden's sportcat?

>Is there a list of mods for it somewhere? Can you somehow fix it
>to get freqs lower then 29 mhz? ...can you get it to receive cell?
>...can you increase the delay time from two seconds to 10 or so?

>-c
pass on most of your questions but it must be able to  do cell as the
versions  here in the UK  come with  freq up to 956.00
yet i have never seen a BC going below 29 ??
last piont most of the UK BC come with not 29 -56 but 66-88 mhz
so there is probably a mod to reinstate that band ??
 John  IS the inquiziter
john@inquiziter.thegap.com
>        
>       




From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:37 1995
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From: Philip Clark 
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Sydney Police Frequencies
Date: 27 Nov 1995 04:57:40 GMT
Organization: University College, UNSW, ADFA
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Someone recently had a question on the net about frequncies in 
Sydney and Perth. This reply was inadvertantly sent to me and the 
sender asked me to post it to the net, so here it is.


Subject: NSW state police freq's

these are some of the Sydney Police channels

A dist channel 23 is 468.400 "city" inputs are 9.5 lower
b dist is outside of sydney & can't be heard .
c dist channel 78 is 468.525 or 468.950 "eastern surburbs"
the reason for 2 or more channels is NSW police use a very good voting
system
with philips fm-91 series mobiles in their cars .
d dist channel 79 468.450 , 468.200 & 468.925 "north sydney"
e dist channel 80 468.725 , 467.900 , 469.300 , 468.075 & 467.950
"chatswood & h
ornsby"
f dist channel 37 468.750 "inner west" Balmain & newtown"
g dist channel 81 468.700 & 468.000 "bankstown"
h dist channel 83 468.425 , 469.275 468.675 "parramatta" lots of action!!
i dist channel 84 468.375 , 468.550 & 469.075 "liverpool" lots of action
again
these are the metro area freqs

if you are say listening to channel "c" postion 78 IE:468.525
you may get a better signal from 468.95 so shop around!!

car to car channel is called "26" 468.475 or channel "38" 468.775
I have lots of Federal Police channels & DEA working channels
as well.

Mike

I used to live in Sydney for 10 years .

If you hear short burst of about 2k tone they mean this

1 tone : memo for all cars
2 tones: hold up alarm or serious crime
3 tones: Officer needs urgent help (the last time I heard this
was when a cop got shot & killed , so if you hear it roll tape)

good listening & tell me what you the upon your return


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:38 1995
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From: ronkatz@interlog.com (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Toronto Area??  I have two scanners for sale.
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 08:01:24 GMT
Organization: InterLog Internet Services
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jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) wrote:

>You can buy a new Bearcat 3000xlt for $369.95 from EEB in Vienna Va. The
>3000xlt is an excellent top of the line receiver. Why would anyone want to
>pay $350.00 for a 2500xlt? The 2500xlt does not perform as well as the
>3000xlt.

>Jim Wayda
>Captain, Scanner Price Police
> 
I'm asking Canadian dollars for starters..
Mr.Captain, Scanner Price Police......

Second, I'm not trying to rip anyone off. I'll sell
a scanner for what it is worth and for what I can get
for it  I'm not a store.  This is also a hobby for me. 

It seems like your hobby is policing others. 
What you said adds nothing it just may upset someone.
I can understand though that some people have nothing better
then to worry about what others do.

Your message could have been worded differently. Maybe next
time you may choose to add something instead of taking away 
from the fun of using the internet. 

The only thing I'm sorry for is spending this time to reply to
you instead of doing other things.


Ron Katz
News Cameraman
Toronto Ontario
http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/



From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:39 1995
Date: 27 Nov 1995 14:16:06 EDT
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca (Hugh Duff)
Message-ID: <81749977002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca>
Organization: HumberNet LSS, Humber College, Canada
References: 
Subject: Re: Toronto Area??  I have two scanners for sale.
Lines: 32


> You can buy a new Bearcat 3000xlt for $369.95 from EEB in Vienna Va. The
> 3000xlt is an excellent top of the line receiver. Why would anyone want to
> pay $350.00 for a 2500xlt? The 2500xlt does not perform as well as the
> 3000xlt.
> 
> Jim Wayda
> Captain, Scanner Price Police
>  

Looks like you're in for a suspension, Mr.Price Policeman !
Read the messages thoroughly.....
Ron was explicit in mentioning that his ad is targetted to those
living in the Toronto area ----------------------------
as in Canada...as in Canadian dollars !               |
( $350 Cdn = approx. $250 US...asking price)          |
                               ^^^^^^                 |
                                                      |
>  <                                                   |
> <                                                   |
> <>Living in the Toronto Area?? I have a        <-----
> <>Bearcat 2500xlt for sale asking 350.00
> <>and a
> <>Uniden MR8100 (Alphanumeric Display) also 350
> <
>
> +-jim
> jwayda@cogent.net

---
 þ NFX v1.3 [000]


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:40 1995
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From: ghhardman@mmm.com (ghardman )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Trade Pro 2006
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 08:23:33 -0800
Organization: 3M - St. Paul, MN  55144-1000 US
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I have a Pro 2006 with box and manual. Mint condition with full 800
coverage. Would be interested in trading for a handheld scanner with
full 800 coverage. e-mail ghhardman@mmm.com


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:41 1995
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From: ghhardman@mmm.com (Garland Hardman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trade Pro 2006
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 14:02:23 -0800
Organization: 3M - St. Paul, MN  55144-1000 US
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Scanner has been traded.  Thanks

Opinions expressed herein are my own and may not represent those of 3M.


From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:42 1995
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From: Chris Schmidt 
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trunked Radio systems and the law
Date: 28 Nov 1995 09:08:54 GMT
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I'm not sure about you other people, but in Texas, we drink Dr. Pepper.
That's right, it is the best.  Prune (sp?) juice on or not....




Chris





From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:43 1995
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From: tumino@acsu.buffalo.edu (Thomas N Tumino)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Uniden SC150 info sought.
Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Date: 29 Nov 1995 09:31:23 GMT
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Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:25398 rec.radio.scanner:41240

That SC150 is amazing in the VHF low area.   A friend of mine bought one 
but latter returned it for lack of certain features he wanted (signal 
strength meter, ease of freq entry...)   .
That sc150 heard vhf low signals without an antenna that my IC-R1 was 
hard pressed to get better with an antenna.



Andrew J. Albinger (werdna@iastate.edu) wrote:
: I am considering purchasing a Uniden Bearcat SC150 "SportCat".




: the description I have seen is:

: 100-channel (10 banks)
: 12 band
: 800MHz

: It looks to be an ok scanner that is in my price range ($200 or less)
: it is a handheld scanner.  

: If anyone out there has seen/used/played with this scanner and would
: be kind enough to either post info here or mail it to me, I would be 
: greatful.

: What I want to know:

: does it have acceptable reception?
: does it have any noticable problems?
: is it cellular modifiable if someone were to desire it?


: Any other info appreciated as well.

: thankx,

: Andrew Albinger

:                                
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From Unknown Thu Nov 30 12:24:44 1995
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From: ericr@vcd.hp.com (Eric Ross)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Unscannable 43-49 Mhz Portable Phones ?
Date: 28 Nov 1995 06:41:15 GMT
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: I am in the market for a 43 -49 Mhz portable phone and prefer one that is not
: readily scannable.  What should I look for? Features? Model Recommendations?

The best you can do in a 43-49 Mhz phone is "scrambled" which means that
they do a frequency inversion on the signal.  It is not decipherable by
the casual listener, but it doesn't take a huge amount of electronics to
descramble it.  The best consumer level secure phones will run over $200
and use spread spectrum technology in the 900 Mhz band.  These are not
readily descrambled with a simple circuit.  

--
Eric Ross          
ericr@pacifier.com


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From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario)
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Subject: URL site for mods!
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Here's a great site for mods!

gopher://hamster.business.uwo.ca/11/.mods
-- 
============-----------(((((((((((ooo))))))))-------------============
Jonathan Rosario
rosar001@cerritos.edu


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From: Tfugate@pop.uky.edu (Terry Fugate)
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In article <49be87$91n@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, jkwiat007@aol.com (JKwiat007) says:
>
>Is there such a thing and how do we get it? anyone know? Thanks
>
>John
>
>*
Try Grove Inc(or interprises)
They have a real nice CD ROM that covers everything except
the fed gov freqs.
They also have the data in a state by state 1.44M floppy.
They have a web site and a toll free number.  I don't have either
handy, if you can not find them just drop me an email and
I will send them to you.
Bob Grove is the publisher of Monitoring Times. And I am sure he
has the web address and 800 number in there. 
>I am a collector of Police Shoulder Patches & used Phonecards that can be
>bought at any store.If you have either one of these,please write to me at:
>                                              John Kwiatkowski
>                                              P.O.Box 94
>                                              Amsterdam,New York 12010

.............................................................................
Terry Fugate
UKTV
University of Kentucky
"The opinions expressed herein are mine, and soley mine.  They do not 
represent the official view of the University of Kentucky, 
the State of Kentucky, or any agency of any government.  
If you do not like my opinion, just get on with your life.  
I will not change your mind and you damn sure can not change mine."


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From: mikef@shadow.net (Mike Fink)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHat's the best Uniden Scanner?
Date: 26 Nov 1995 23:34:17 GMT
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TristTom (tristtom@aol.com) wrote:
: WHat's the best Uniden hand-held Scanner to buy these days?  the 2500xlt? 
: And about how much will it cost me?  I'm looking to upgrade from my
: 200lxt. Thanks.


The Bc3000xlt is my guess,lots of good press.


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|Mike Fink                                  Support the right to bear arms |
|mikef@shadow.net                                                          |
|http://www.shadow.net/~mikef                                              |
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From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda)
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Subject: Re: WHat's the best Uniden Scanner?
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In article <49athp$i99@bud.shadow.net>, mikef@shadow.net (Mike Fink) wrote:


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slee@netcom.com (Sherwin Lee) wrote:

>I was wondering which antenna is better the Radio Shack Cellular 
>look-alike scanner antenna or the mag mount all band scanner antenna. Or 
>if you can recommend a better antenna please let me know. I only want to 
>spend at most $50 for a mobile antenna. I have heard about antennas that 
>replace your existing AM/FM antenna and have connectors for AM/FM and BNC 
>for the scanner, if you have any information like performance and what 
>company makes them please let me know. Thanks in advance. Please e-mail 
>slee@netcom.com if possible. 
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Yes i'd agree the mag mount but remember  the frequ you listern to
most and get it trimmed  for optomi  unless you just want  an all
rounder .   theres more out there than  RS ( Tandy here in the UK)
so have a good hunt round the mags  MT etc
John IS the inquiziter
                            john@inquiziter.thegap.com



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From: drhuman@onramp.net (Bill Hammon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,misc.consumers,alt.toys.hi-tech
Subject: Re: 900 MHz cordless phone range survey
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 17:21:40 -0600
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In article <49ger9$q7c@nrtphc11.bnr.ca>,
ab@ntmtv.com (Adrian Brandt) wrote:

>On rec.radio.scanner Curtis Wheeler  wrote:
>
>> My suggestion would be to forget spending the time and money trying 
>> to illegally modify a 49 MHz phone - replace it with a 900 MHz SS
>> unit.  You would not get 2 mile range but it will be dramatically
>> increased over what you have know.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Did you read this?  Read it again... carefully.

>Wow!  2 miles?  I haven't heard anyone report they got anywhere near
>that kind range out of a 900 MHz cordless.  

That's what Curtis said.  

>
>Okay, survey time.  Let's hear from 900 MHz phone owners out there:
>
>1 What kind of phone (make & model)?

AT&T 9100

>2 Describe base & phone environment?

Base is on second floor.  I live in a radio congested environment.  A
paging/cell phone tower, and city 800MHz trunked tower are within 2 miles
of me.

>3 Maximum comfortably-useable range?

1/4 mile

>
>I'll go first:
>
>1 What kind of phone (make & model)?   Tropez 900DX
>2 Describe base & phone environment?   2nd/top floor apartment
>3 Maximum comfortably-useable range?   ~150 yards (varies by direction)
>
>
>-- 
>
>Adrian Brandt
>(408) 565-7291 / ab@nt.com

Bill Hammon
drhuman@onramp.net
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From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:21 1995
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From: barryf@core.rose.hp.com (Barry Fowler)
Subject: 800MHz questions-BC_xlt's
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I'm looking at a JC Penney catalog and in them are Bearcat 
Models 80XLT, 220 XLT and 890 XLT scanners that are touted as 
having "800 MHz coverage".  What is the exact range of "800 MHz coverage" 
that they're referring to?  I thought cell phone scanners were
legislated out of business.  

b.


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From: biernacki@aol.com (BIERNACKI)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Modifications for BC950XLT?
Date: 29 Nov 1995 21:59:03 -0500
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What sort of modifications can be done to a 950XLT?  Besides the usual
cell modifications, can it be modified to get 230.00-396.00?  If it can be
done , I need a source in the Tri-valley area, Ca.
The Polecat in Livermore.
BIERNACKI@AOL.COM 


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From: parnass@att.com (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Subject: Improve the Squelch in Your Monitor Receiver
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 last changed July 6, 1994

        IMPROVE THE SQUELCH IN YOUR MONITOR RECEIVER

                    by Bob Parnass, AJ9S

  [NOTE: This article may not be reproduced in whole  or  in
 part   on   CDROMS,   in   bulletin  boards,  networks,  or
 publications which charge for service without permission of
 the author.]

 The  squelch  control  in  some  FM  monitor  receivers  is
 difficult  to  use  because  of  too  much  hysteresis. The
 American  Heritage  Dictionary  of  the  English   Language
 defines hysteresis as the:

    o  "Failure of a property changed by an  external  agent
      to  return to its original value when the cause of the
      change is removed."

 It's like  having  play  in  a  car's  steering  wheel,  or
 backlash  in  a  gear set. Too much hysteresis in a squelch
 circuit forces  one  to  keep  the  squelch  at  a  tighter
 setting, missing weaker signals when scanning or searching.
 The squelch hysteresis problem was  first  addressed  in  a
 1984   article   about   the  Radio  Shack  PRO-24  crystal
 controlled scanner.

 Why do engineers design these circuits with any hysteresis?
 Basically,  hysteresis prevents weak signals from "popping"
 the squelch open and closed rapidly, which  would  be  very
 annoying to the listener. A squelch circuit with hysteresis
 requires a stronger signal to open the squelch than it does
 to keep it open.

 Models  cursed  with  too  much  hysteresis   include   the
 Uniden/Bearcat  800XLT  and  760XLT,  Radio Shack PRO-2003,
 PRO-2004, and others.  Don't despair, the fix is simple for
 most   radios.    I've  successfully  reduced  the  squelch
 hysteresis by replacing a single resistor.

 Hysteresis is usually  implemented  by  providing  feedback
 from  the squelch gate input to output, through a resistor.
 The higher the resistor value, the less feedback there  is,
 and less hysteresis. My modification involves replacing the
 "stock"  resistor  with  a  higher   value   resistor,   as
 identified in the table below.

 This article cannot provide step-by-step  instructions  for
 each  radio. I always encourage radio hobbyists to purchase
 the service manuals for their equipment.  The  most  useful
 sections  of  the  manual  are  the  schematics and printed
 circuit diagrams.  Good  manuals  will  also  describe  the
 theory of operation and alignment procedures, and contain a
 complete parts list.

 If your radio has too much hysteresis, and is not listed in
 the  table,  study  the  service  manual.  Motorola MC3357,
 MC3359, and MC3361 integrated circuits,  which  contain  IF
 and  squelch  circuitry,  are popular in scanners. In these
 receivers, look for the hysteresis resistor to be connected
 to these ICs.


                            Notes


   1.  The author cannot  furnish  modification  information
       for other radios.

   2.  Don't   attempt   this,   or   any   other   internal
       modification,  unless  you  are skilled in electronic
       servicing.

   3.  Make sure your  receiver  is  disconnected  from  any
       power source before opening the cabinet.


Table 1.  Squelch Hysteresis Resistor In Selected Receivers


________________________________________________________________
|      Squelch Hysteresis Resistor In Selected Receivers       |
|                                                              |
|                        Res-                                  |
|Receiver                istor   Stock                         |
|Model                   No.     Value   Comments              |
|_____________________|________________________________________|
|Radio Shack PRO-24   |  R35       33K   replace with 220K.    |
|                     |                  Located between       |
|                     |                  pins 12 and 14        |
|                     |                  of MC3357 (IC1)       |
|Radio Shack PRO-2002 |  R197      47K   try 220K.             |
|Radio Shack PRO-2004 |  R148      47K   remove R148           |
|                     |                  or replace with 220K. |
|                     |                  On linear board,      |
|                     |                  between pins 12 & 14  |
|                     |                  of TK10420 (IC2)      |
|Radio Shack PRO-2022 |  R91       33K   replace 33K           |
|                     |                  with 220K.            |
|                     |                  Between pins 12 & 14  |
|                     |                  on IC-1 MC3361        |
|Radio Shack PRO-2035 |           100K   replace 100K          |
|                     |                  with 220K.            |
|                     |                  Between pins 12 & 14  |
|                     |                  of TK10420 (IC-2)     |
|Electra/Bearcat 220  |  R75      2.7M   may be ok as is       |
|Electra/Bearcat 20/20|  R75      2.7M   may be ok as is       |
|Electra/Bearcat 250  |  R66      2.2M   may be ok as is       |
|Uniden/Bearcat 760XLT|  R58       22K   replace with 6.8K     |
|                     |                  or other value.       |
|                     |                  (select value for     |
|                     |                  the particular radio.)|
|                     |                  Located on pin 14     |
|                     |                  of MC3359P IC         |
|Uniden/Bearcat 800XLT|  R91      860K   replace with 2.2M.    |
|                     |                  Located on pin 14     |
|                     |                  of MC3359P IC         |
|Plectron P1          |  R81      180K   may be ok as is       |
|Plectron 700         |  R96      180K   replace with 560K     |
|_____________________|________________________________________|



                         References

   1.   "The Radio Shack PRO-24 Scanner,"  by  Bob  Parnass,
       excerpted  in  the  "Technical  Topics"  column, RCMA
       Newsletter, February 1984.

   2.   "The Bearcat 800XLT ... an Owner's Report,"  by  Bob
       Parnass, in Monitoring Times, March 1986.

   3.    "Product   Review:   The   Radio   Shack   PRO-2004
       Programmable  Scanner,"  by  Bob Parnass AJ9S, in The
       Radio  Enthusiast,  February  1987,  and   Monitoring
       Times, March 1987.

   4.   "Product Review: The Radio Shack PRO-2035 Scanner --
       How  Does  It  Compare  with  the  PRO-2006?," by Bob
       Parnass AJ9S, Monitoring Times, January 1995.
-- 
==============================================================================
Copyright 1995, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                              parnass@att.com

                      Locate transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


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Good luck:?


From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:26 1995
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From: cobra295@aol.com (Cobra295)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LONG RANGE CORDLESS PHONES
Date: 30 Nov 1995 08:41:17 -0500
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if you want long range in cordless, use a 6m amplifer and 6m ant. on a
mast/tower.

Sean, N2ZJJ


From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:27 1995
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Subject: [HELP!] PA State Police r
From: gary.saffer@channel1.com (Gary Saffer)
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S>I enjoy listening to Pa state police but I can only hear the base
S>stations.  Is there a repeater freq for the mobile units that I could
S>listen to.  Any info would greatly help.  If anyone can help please
S>e-mail me at Scanman16@Aol.com.

As I remember from the last time that I wrote about the PSP, which was a 
while ago, they use a two channel simplex system without repeater. 
Somewhere, I have a list of frequencies that they use, and I think it 
pairs the base and mobile channels. Reception of the mobile channels 
will require a good antenna system, unless the mobile is relatively 
close to your locations. Let me know if you are interested, and I will 
try to find the information. 

Gary

* CMPQwk 1.42 129 Old Age & Treachery will beat Youth & Skill - Everytime


From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:28 1995
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From: lch@birch025.cray.com (Lonn Haas)
Subject: 900 mhz cell and cordless health concerns
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Some months ago there was a lot of hype about the dangers of using
cell phones, concerns that they caused brain cancer. The hype has
died down but it started me thinking. If a hand held cell phone
with .3 watts (I think) of power is cause for concern what about 900 mhz
cordless phones?

How much power do the 900 mhz cordless phones put out? It seems that if there
is any legit reason for concern  it would be tied to duration and frequency of
use and I would think more people would spend more time on 900 mhz cordless
than on cell phones?


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From: hq124@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Judy May)
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Subject: Bearcat 9000xlt features
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I have two questions concerning the new 9000xlt:

    Does it have a true weather alert that is triggered in emergency
situations?

    Does it have an aux on/off switching jack to control an external tape
recorder like the 8500xlt had?

Thanks!

      --- Judy May       hq124@cleveland.freenet.edu



From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:30 1995
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From: matroc@ix.netcom.com (MATT ARMANI )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NEW AR8000 FOR SALE CHEAP
Date: 30 Nov 1995 13:07:06 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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FOR SALE AR8000 SCANNER NEW IN THE BOX WITH BELT CLIP,NICAD BATTERYS,AC
AND DC CHARGERS, PROTECTIVE CASE,EDCO COMPUTER INTERFACE,SCANSTAR
COMMERICAL EDITION FULL VERSION NOT DEMO.
ALL FOR $600.00 TWO AT THIS LOW PRICE

CALL:1800-982-5576 LEAVE NAME AND NUMBER FOR  IMMEDIATE CALLBACK,
OR EMAIL TO MATROC@IX.NETCOM.COM


From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:31 1995
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From: <100625.3144@compuserve.com>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanner Emergency
Date: 30 Nov 1995 16:43:23 GMT
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Hi, I'm desperatley looking for a scanner producer that builds scanners with the
following characteristics:
Speed: 1 page/ 1 or 4 secs at 300dpi 256 graytones;
Dimension: It hass to acquire documents maximum the size of a passport.
Consequently the scanner has to be dimensionally very small.
Thanks to anyone who can help me! 


From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:32 1995
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From: rosar001@cerritos.edu (Jon Rosario)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 10-codes are found in POLICE CALL
Date: 30 Nov 95 17:00:14 PST
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In article <49ke5c$2df@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com>, sipps@ix.netcom.com (Kyle) writes:
> Hi all,
> 
> Does anyone have a list of what the police mean when they say 10-10,
> etc.  I know what 10-4 means, but that is about it!  I used to have a
> list that I got from a Radio Shack in Vermont, but that was several
> years ago and I have lost it.  Someone told me that different police
> departments use different codes, but is this true?  
> 
> Thanks!
> sipps@ix.netcom.com
> 

Yes, it's true. If you are really interested in knowing the codes buy
the POLICE CALL from RS. 

-- 
============-----------(((((((((((ooo))))))))-------------============
Jonathan Rosario
rosar001@cerritos.edu
http://www.cerritos.edu/~rosar001
-- 
============-----------(((((((((((ooo))))))))-------------============
Jonathan Rosario
rosar001@cerritos.edu
http://www.cerritos.edu/~rosar001


From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:33 1995
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From: buettner@bbn.com (John Buettner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,ne.forsale
Subject: Cellular capable scanners available!
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 17:34:54 -0500
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Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:41308 rec.radio.swap:51989 ne.forsale:51040

    With all the sad stories about people getting ripped off or buying
broken garbage through the newsgroups, it sure is nice to have something
good to say about a business out there.

    I just ordered and received my long wanted Pro-2006, and guess what,
it's brand new *in the box* and came with a one year warranty! Top this
off with a price of just around $310 with the *cellular mods already done*
and I think I got one _helluva_ good deal.

    If you are interested in getting the same deal, point your Web Client
at Durham Radio Sales and Service . These
folks are located in Canada so they are immune to FCC regulations (well,
to some extent - put the flame throwers away).

    They have all sorts of radio and scanner gear for sale as well as
their own service and parts departments. They have all sorts of daily
specials and really go out of their way to please.

    You can still get a cellular capable Pro-43 from them. I recommend
that if a cellular capable scanner is what you are looking to buy, you get
in touch with them quickly. They are bound to run out fairly soon.

A satisfied customer with no other interest in this company,
John

-- 
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* "Arguing with an Engineer is like mud-wrestling a pig. Pretty    *
*  soon  you realize the pig likes it"  -author unknown            *
*                                                                  *
*  Note:  My comments are my own and do not reflect the views of   *
*         my employer or necessarily anyone else.                  *
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From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:34 1995
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From: michael@alexander.terranet.com (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ?Javiation Sale to US Customer?
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 17:58:48 -0400
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I would always operate under the assumption that there is a threat of
interception. However, the reality is that it doesn't appear to happen, at
least not often enough that it has become a topic of discussion. I bought
my AOR from Javiation and received it without incident. You should be
aware, however, that you will likely have to pay customs of $35-$45 on the
unit, which the UPS person will collect at your door.

In article <49jdge$h6m@sundog.tiac.net>, Dick Arscott
 wrote:

> Can I purchase and have Javiation in the UK ship me the AOR 2700 without 
> any threat of interception of the shipment?

-- 
Michael Alexander
michael@alexander.terranet.com


From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:36 1995
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From: drice@enuxsa.eas.asu.edu (David Rice)
Subject: CDF units heard in Phoenix, AZ
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Does anyone know which ranger district a CDF (California Department of
Forestry) unit numbered 6672 would belong to, and were approximately its
response area would be?  I heard that unit (obviously CDF based on the
terminology they were using) on 154.400 MHz (which I beleive is the
repeater INPUT frequeny).  I know this sounds crazy, but this isn't the
first time this has happened.  I heard another 66xx unit calling "Central"
a few months ago on the same frequency. 

If anyone knows where this unit might be located, please let me know.  
They must be on a REALLY high mountain for me to be able to hear them all 
the way in Phoenix, AZ!

-- 
David Rice     



From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:37 1995
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From: bob93@delphi.com
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: MANCHESTER N. H. AIRPORT??
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 95 19:36:11 -0500
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try these....121.3 common traffic advisory frequency, 119.55 automated
terminal information service, 122.95 unicom, 124.9 134.75 approach/dep-
arture control, 121.3 tower, 121.9 ground control, 135.9 clearance delivery.
 
Good luck.  Bob93/Faa drone (Drew Lewis's words, not mine) :-)
 


From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:37 1995
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From: bob93@delphi.com
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: aircraft central new jersey
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 95 19:42:13 -0500
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AlfAlfa  writes:
 
>The only air to ground I can monitor in the Princeton,New Jersey area
>is 125.325; does anyone know of any other AIR TRAFFIC frequencies in
 
try some of these, Steve....122.7  airport unicom/common traffic advisory
frequency,  132.8  New York Air Route Traffic Control Center for departures
off Princeton airport (Rocky Hill), 134.325, 133.15 may also be good.
122.2 122.65 123.65 Millville Automated Flight Service Station.
 
Good luck....Bob/Faa Drone (Drew Lewis's words, not mine)  :-)
 


From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:39 1995
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From: "Michael a. Dalton" 
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS:  AR1000XLT Scanner
Date: 30 Nov 1995 22:40:35 GMT
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I am selling an AOR model AR1000XLT handheld scanning receiver.
This unit is great! It has 1000 channels, 10 scan banks,
and covers 500Khz thru 1300 Mhz with *no gaps*. AM, FM, WideFM all 
covered. 

This unit is in perfect working order. (The paint has rubbed off along 
the case edges revealing a smooth black plastic case.) The clear 
protective plastic coating is still over the keypad and LCD crystal, so 
no scratches are there.

This unit runs on standard AA batteries, or rechargable AA and has a 
built-in recharger.

This is a very sensitive unit with super sudio, and a great squelch 
circuit.

I am selling the scanner and its antenna for $285 shipped via 2-day
priority mail anywhere in the lower 48 states. 



From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:40 1995
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From: wired@genes.pl.my (Eugene Kang)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: READ THIS!!!! Something strange happen to me
Message-ID: <817772218.21473snx@genes.pl.my>
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Date: Thu, 30 Nov 95 22:56:58 GMT
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In article <49htrj$hkk@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> VUBS79A@prodigy.com writes:
>
>It gets better.  Consider for a moment that a couple has a newborn baby.  
>Where does the baby usually sleep.  What do you suppose you hear over 
>these "extra-sensitive mikes" when you're not hearing the baby crying...
>at night, for example?

I don't know. Please tell us, in detail. :)



From Unknown Fri Dec 01 20:29:40 1995
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From: wired@genes.pl.my (Eugene Kang)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: opto freq. counters
Message-ID: <817772439.21474snx@genes.pl.my>
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Date: Thu, 30 Nov 95 23:00:39 GMT
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In article <49ijnn$nt5@daily-planet.execpc.com> skarolek@execpc.com writes:
>
>Anyone care to comment on Opto's model 2810 or 3300 frequency
>counters, especially as they compare to the Radio Shack counter?

I use the 3300 and am quite happy with it. One thing though, I always
get stray readings on the 250MHz scale. I tried tuning my scanner to
one of those freqs, but I got nothing. Intermod?
The HOLD feature is indispensable. The radio shack counter doesn't have
it, but there's a mod for it lying around.