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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How much is R7000 worth?
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 00:22:54 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> SWW <[e-mail]> writes:

>I'd go to $600

So would I if you would sell it to me for that.  To get the one I own you
would have to send me at least $1000.


grh


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:41 1996
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From: Brad Hedlund <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Pro-46 Unmodifiable?
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 01:14:33 -0600
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I have a Pro-46 scanner and it seems to be unmodifiable.  Is there
anybody out there that knows otherwise?


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Reed)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack....
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 02:05:19 GMT
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> hello there! I saw your posting on the net about "The Shack" and was
> wondering if I can ask you a question since you work for those folks. I am
> looking for a Cigarette plug adaptor that will fit into the back of my
> scanner so I don't have to mount it in my truck for life ( I'd hate to worry
> about that thing.). My buddy has one, and says he got it at "the shack." But
> when I went there, I couldn't locate one :( As the string has been saying,
> those guys who work there don't know much, and when I ask one, he didn't kno
w
> anything either. Any ideas? Thanks!
> Christian
>

Hi Christian,

   I don't know what model of scanner you have, but most of the ones at RS use

a standard size coaxial power plug for 12 VDC.  If yours is like that, go back

to the store and ask to see a 270-1533.  It is a straight cord with a cigar
lighter on one end and a coaxial plug on the other.  It is about 5 or 6 feet
long.  I believe that is the number.  I could not find it in the catalog, but
I
think that is right.  I think it sells for $4.49.  If that plug doesn't fit,
then try a 270-1528.  This is a "Coiled Power Cord", pg. 174, and has differen
t
size plug adaptors.  It is $9.99.  Both should be on the same section of
pegboard.  Hope this helps.

Regards,

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 Note: The above remarks do not necessarily
       represent those of anything sentient.



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Reed)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NOT SATISFIED with RADIO SHACK SPEAK OUT!
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 02:40:41 GMT
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>
> I really don't think you are going to change the way the company does
> business.  The Corporate police requires a physical - including rectal
> exam.  They only hire perfect assholes - from the top down.
>
>

That way when you come into the store, they can be sure you both speak the sam
e
language.





From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Carlyle Gerde)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NOT SATISFIED with RADIO SHACK SPEAK OUT!
Date: 1 Feb 1996 03:32:59 GMT
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I still don't think people get the core of the problem.  It is not just
Radio Shack.  It is all mass marketing.  Your go into Lowes or Home Depot
and you may get someone who has techical knowledge of plumbing or you may
get some kid working his way thru college.  Sales droids are everywhere.
Technical specialist are expensive and usually do not generate revenue
(unless they are a professional - ie lawyer or CPA).  Marketing is there
to sell, get the product out the door.  If you are mad at Radio Shack,
why are you not mad at Service Merchandize?


73... N9NWO


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (BGK)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR-8000 or MVT7100??
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 04:11:41 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Sam Hall) wrote:
>In article <4e8atd$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan
>Gingras) wrote:
>
>> I am looking into either the Yupiteru MVY-7100, or the AOR AR-8000. Both
>> look like great scanners. The Yupi seems only to lack computer control,
>> and alphanumeric tagging. Computer control is not that important to me,
>> so which one is better? I have heard that the Yupi is built better.. Some
>> believe that the RF performance is significantly better on the Yupi.
My understanding is that the AR8000 has a ferrite core antenna built in - read

 AM broadcast reception. Still havn't gotten the Yupiteru 7100 to do that yet.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Blithering Idiot)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wanted: Formula 1 Race Freqs
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 04:25:25 GMT
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[e-mail] (shatter) wrote:

>I am going to the Canadian Grand Prix Formula 1 race this June and want
>to bring along my scanner...  I want to know if anyone knows where I can
>obtain the race team freqs.

>Chad

Last info I had was 92 Mex GP;
  Officials  464.350,  Helicopter  464.875, #5 Schumacher 468.175,
 #6 Patrese  466.8375, #25 Brundle 467.725,  The Marlboro team
was scrambled.
2 French channels; 464.8725, 460.475
unidentified; 481.625, 481.637
Try to arrive for practice session and scan 460.000 to 485.000 range
for any active frequency.  Hope your multi-lingual!


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: why radio shack should be tolerated
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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BOEING377 ([e-mail]) writes:
> True, not all their sales people are knowledgeable and they have had some
> doggy products... BUT where else can you buy components e.g. capacitors
> resistors diodes transformers relays etc in most small towns?  Thank
> goodness RS still devotes shelf space to this stuff which probably isn't
> nearly as profitable as phones, video hi-fi etc.  Also, you can get
> detailed repair manuals for most products at reasonable prices.  The shack
> has its faults but don't overlook its virtues.

Sure it might be the only place to get certain things. But they know that
as well. Therefore some of those things are very overpriced. Little
connectors that should only cost about $1.99, cost from $4.99 to $5.99.
Funny since only 2 years ago I saw the same ones for no more than $2.99. I
usually go to a tiny little electronics store now first for such
connectors. At least I'm dealing with an expert and also get friendly
service (at a reasonable price).



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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack....
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Glenn Reed ([e-mail]) writes:
>> hello there! I saw your posting on the net about "The Shack" and was
>> wondering if I can ask you a question since you work for those folks. I am
>> looking for a Cigarette plug adaptor that will fit into the back of my
>> scanner so I don't have to mount it in my truck for life ( I'd hate to worr
y
>> about that thing.). My buddy has one, and says he got it at "the shack." Bu
t
>> when I went there, I couldn't locate one :( As the string has been saying,
>> those guys who work there don't know much, and when I ask one, he didn't kn
ow
>> anything either. Any ideas? Thanks!
>> Christian
>>
>
> Hi Christian,
>
>    I don't know what model of scanner you have, but most of the ones at RS u
se
> a standard size coaxial power plug for 12 VDC.  If yours is like that, go ba
ck
> to the store and ask to see a 270-1533.  It is a straight cord with a cigar
> lighter on one end and a coaxial plug on the other.  It is about 5 or 6 feet

> long.  I believe that is the number.  I could not find it in the catalog, bu
t I
> think that is right.  I think it sells for $4.49.  If that plug doesn't fit,

> then try a 270-1528.  This is a "Coiled Power Cord", pg. 174, and has differ
ent
> size plug adaptors.  It is $9.99.  Both should be on the same section of
> pegboard.  Hope this helps.
>

I think maybe he's looking for just the plug to put on the existing
scanner power cord. That catalog number is 274-331.

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: car antenna
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Tom Brusoe ([e-mail]) writes:
> Hello, I need to know everyones opinion on a antenna for my car.
> coverage needed is 42 mhz to 160 mhz maybe all range. can you please
> provide name and where I can get it.
>
> Please responde e-mail to [e-mail]
>
> Thank You
>
> Tom

You could use your car Stereo antenna. Reception isn't too bad. I didn't
want the bother of installing another antenna in the car. I use the
following from Radio Shack:

3-way connector (split the radio antenna) : 12-1313
Male to Male extension (from splitter to radio) : 12-1312
Male to female extension (from splitter to scanner): 12-1312
Motorola to BNC connector (if this the your scanner connector) : 278-117

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Ford)
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Subject: Re: FS: Uniden BearTracker
Date: 1 Feb 1996 06:07:16 GMT
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>:      It sells for over $200, but since this one is about 4 months old,
>: I will sell it for $100 plus shipping.  This is a great unit, but I just
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Walmart sells this for lid $70 or something like that, I bought my BCT7,
the 800mhz model for under $200.

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Dean)
Subject: "Code Red" from LAPD; what is it?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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LAPD uses the term "code red" occasionally; seems to be when it's
raining.  Anyone know what it means?

                                     Mark


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Matthew Staroscik)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mac, PC, PRO-51 available-best DTMF decode solution?
Date: 1 Feb 1996 06:43:22 GMT
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Well, the subject line says it all... I've got a PC (with sound-in
ability), a Macintosh (also with sound-in), and a PRO-51 scanner.
What's the easiest or cheapest way to get DTMF decode ability? I have
yet to find any of the software I see discussed in the newsgroups.
I am not adverse to buying a box, but I'd like to do it all cheap.
Hell, had I the plans I could build one. I can habdle a soldering iron as
well as the next geek. :)

Thanks in advance.
Matt Staroscik
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: FS : Standard C 508 A mini dual band HT, MINT
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Standard C 508 A dual band mini HT, MINT, in box with manual, access.
Also includes custom soft leather case and lapel speaker mike.
$200.00  shipped to 48...COD $5.00 extra.
E-Mail if interested



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:55 1996
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From: Henry Wysmulek <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Why 75 ohm cable? (was: RS discone problems...CELLULAR)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 07:12:19 -0600
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YOU SHOULD GET A COPY OF THE ARRL HANDBOOK OR THE ARRL ANTENNA BOOK.


H. WYSMULEK
[e-mail]
BLUE SKY FREENET



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (MHM)
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 1 Feb 1996 07:19:31 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey) wrote:
>The following is an exerpt from the Canadian RS Catalog:
>
>"...Radio Shack has many things to be proud of...
>                                  ... 'You've got
>questions. We've got answers.'"
>
>Personally I think they should change the slogan to:"
>"You've got questions. Get our catalog"
>
>When I read such a thing in their catalog, I expect them to actually know
>about their products. Like I have written before, when I brought a
>defective cordless phone back, the manager was surprised to see that he
>had a Call Display cordless phone in his store. Then it took him 25
>minutes looking in the manual to see how it worked. Meanwhile he's telling
>me about all the features of the phone. Duh! I already know about the
>features that's why I bought it, just give me a new one!
>
>Don't tell me that Radio Shack is supposed to be self serve when they
>boast about their knowledgeable staff. The only thing RS staff know how to
>do is change batteries.


Don't think me heartless, but I watched a R/S employee sell a young lad 10
feet of solid core RG-59 an two 1/4" phone jacks so that he could replace his
Guitar to Amplifier cord.

I tried to inteject with the physical problems of this configuration, but the
arrogant ass blew me off as if I were ignorant.  For the sake of
clarification, RG-59 is 75 ohm coax.  By specification, it has a solid core.
That basicly means that it is not intended to be moved around alot.  Impedance

mismatch?  Well, yeah.  Not enough to cause damage at the power levels in the
guitar feed, but still a mismatch.  Interferance suppresion?  It should be
better, providing the kid put it together right.  Durability?  No way.

Yet another example of the "WISDOM" at Radio Shack!






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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Frederick Kelcz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 wandering birdie problem
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 08:11:15 +1000
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>  Fred, please tell me more about your loose BNC problem. Did you
>fix it OK ? I have the same thing on my AR8000, any advice from
>someone who has been there before will be appreciated.

Doug,

I have emailed you with details, but briefly - it is not easy to fix and EEB
says there is no room inside to put a commercial grade BNC with good
lock nut washer.  Am therefore having it tightened under warranty and
when it gets back I will glue the BNC to the case and buy a lower stress
whip (comes on and off easier).  GROVE repair service did not offer
a fix for this well publicized problem.  Does Javiathon have anyting to add
on your side of the ocean?

Fred
N9SLR
Frederick Kelcz, PhD, MD
Dept. of Radiology
University of Wisconsin, Madison


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:35:58 1996
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>[e-mail] (Brian J. Rueger) wrote:
>>Does anyone know if there is a cassette tape available that will
record for
>>greater than 120 minutes?  I am looking for a tape that will record 90
>>minutes per side for a total of 3 hours.

Use a VCR with a added twist....

Hook up an old video camera to the VCR and point it at the scanner!

Now you know what freq was active at the time.

You can even put a small "disposable" lcd clock/watch next to the
scanner so you know what time the freq "hit".


Mr.News



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From: [e-mail] (YoCuz)
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[e-mail] wrote:



>>I recently received a catalog in the mail hawking various electronic
>>gadgets.  One was a DTMF decoder.  The ad stated that it could be hooked
>>to a scanner to decipher codes. What codes?  Was the implication of this
>>ad that it can be used for something illegal?

>Illegal??  Maby getting codes for somebody's voice mail or answering service.
>Getting Credit Card numbers when using it for Tele-Bank or something.

>Don't buy any of that junk,  most is over priced . Software and or hardware
>for your computer is the best way to go for deciphering DTMF.  And hay for th
e
>same price these SCAM Spy Shops charge,  you can buy devices that will also
>decode ACARS(aircraft communications addressing), GOLAY,POCSAG(digital
>pager modes),CTCSS and DCS(digital coded squelch).  I on the side I run a Spy

>Shop and know how many 'Spy Shops" are selling DTMF decoders for over $100.

>SCAM SCAM SCAM.     These Spy Shops are getting so bad I am going to change
>my companys name.  I want to make money but not STEAL from the customer.


>>What are DTMF decoders supposed to do and what can they do if hooked to a
>>scanner.

>>Thanx.


What are some good software programs for scanners especially a
Pro-2006.  Espcially the DTMF function would be pretty useful..

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  I was watching "Police Story" last night and the detectives were using
Motorola HT-220 Handhelds. Some had UHF duckies and others had VHF
duckies and they were all able to talk to each other.

What frequency were they using or do they have a special secret type of
radio system.

Second.....
 Does anybody know what frequency they use on  "Hawaii Five-O" when they
say "Patch me thru to McGarrett!"

Anybody have freqs for the "A-Team" or "Knight rider"..."Air Wolf"?????

Thank You

Nuu Bee



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In article <4ek9m2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>B
>I am from Europe (Belgium), and there seems to be a possibility to
>crack the GSM signal. Some rumors are "in the air" that there are CD's
>available from the UK.


Not just rumors......

According to "The London Times" British digital phones have been cracked
and a "black box" is available.

It runs about $10,000 (US) and was demonstraited for the L.T. reporter
wilst undercover.

("wilst" is one of those British Words)

Mr.News



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jerryke7ua)
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Being new to this group, I'm sure this question has been asked before.

I've read in some posting the PRO 2035 can not be modified for cellular
freqs. I just recently read in Monitoring Times about a Downconverter. Any
other possibilities??

Any comments welcome.

Thanks You.

Jerry, KE7UA
Ex: WA8HHM, WB4QVD, WB8LNF, & DL4PY


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:03 1996
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From: Michael Mayer <[e-mail]>
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LF wrote:
>
> Does anyone offer or know of a place that will
> do the modification that was in one of the
> magazines to make the AR8000
> not "cut out" or clip while listening?
>
> [e-mail]

I'm sure an electronics repair shop specializing in 2-way radio repair
would probably do it and charge you time and materials.  Call around
to some of your local ham radio stores to get references, or maybe
they also can do it for you.  The magazine article tells how to
go about doing it so they could probably follow that guideline.

I would not take it to RS, even though they do out-of-brand
rapair work.  I had them fix a blown regulator in my PRO-37
out of warranty, and it came back with the reflective back of
the LCD display totally messed up.  I took it apart myself and
discovered that they had dumped or sprayed some sort of solvent
that got between the back of the plastic LCD diffuse reflector
and the circuitboard, melting the back of the reflector.  Had
to repaint the reflector myself and reassemble.

Mike

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:05 1996
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Call them and ask them...

On Thu, 1 Feb 1996, Mark Dean wrote:

> LAPD uses the term "code red" occasionally; seems to be when it's
> raining.  Anyone know what it means?
>
>                                      Mark
>
>

 - Toan Dang, EMT-IA
   Pacific Union College
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
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In article <4eomvr$[e-mail]>,
Bruce M. Marshall <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Does anyone know of a chip that is used to demodulate multiplexed
>signals such as FM sterio, secondary audio programming (SAP) on TV
>sound and SCA on FM broadcast? I thought I could use my HF radio in FM
>mode but I tried it and it didn't work. I finally figured out that
>although the readout goes down to 0 hz it actually won't receive
>anything less than 150 khz (the manual says so and I can hear the
>relay click out.)
>I'm sure there is a small, easy circuit to do this.

Get a VLF converter, such as the ones made by Datong or Palomar Engineers,
and put it in the antenna path.


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Imagine if you will... the leader of the fifth invader force speaking to the
commander in chief...

"They're made out of meat."

"Meat?"

"Meat.  They're made out of meat."

"Meat?"

"There's no doubt about it.  We picked several from different parts of
the planet, took them aboard our recon vessels, probed them all the way
through.  They're completely meat."

"That's impossible.  What about the radio signals?  The messages to the
stars."

"They use the radio waves to talk, but the signals don't come from them.
The signals come from machines."

"So who made the machines?  That's who we want to contact."

"They made the machines.  That's what I'm trying to tell you.  Meat made
the machines."

"That's ridiculous.  How can meat make a machine?  You're asking me to
believe in sentient meat."

"I'm not asking you, I'm telling you.  These creatures are the only
sentient race in the sector and they're made out of meat."

"Maybe they're like the Orfolei.  You know, a carbon-based intelligence
that goes through a meat stage."

"Nope.  They're born meat and they die meat.  We studied them for several
of their life spans, which didn't take too long.  Do you have any idea the
life span of meat?"

"Spare me.  Okay, maybe they're only part meat.  You know, like the Weddilei.
A meat head with an electron plasma brain inside."

"Nope.  We thought of that, since they do have meat heads like the Weddilei.
But I told you, we probed them. They're meat all the way through."

"No brain?"

"Oh, there is a brain all right.  It's just that the brain is made out of
meat!"

"So... what does the thinking?"

"You're not understanding, are you?  The brain does the thinking.  The
meat."

"Thinking meat!  You're asking me to believe in thinking meat!"

"Yes, thinking meat!  Conscious meat!  Loving meat.  Dreaming meat.  The
meat is the whole deal!  Are you getting the picture?"

"Omigod.  You're serious then.  They're made out of meat."

"Finally, Yes.  They are indeed made out meat.  And they've been trying to
get in touch with us for almost a hundred of their years."

"So what does the meat have in mind?"

"First it wants to talk to us.  Then I imagine it wants to explore the
universe, contact other sentients, swap ideas and information.  The usual."

"We're supposed to talk to meat?"

"That's the idea.  That's the message they're sending out by radio.  'Hello.
Anyone out there?  Anyone home?'  That sort of thing."

"They actually do talk, then.  They use words, ideas, concepts?"

"Oh, yes.  Except they do it with meat."

"I thought you just told me they used radio."

"They do, but what do you think is on the radio?  Meat sounds.  You know
how when you slap or flap meat it makes a noise?  They talk by flapping their
meat at each other.  They can even sing by squirting air through their meat."

"Omigod.  Singing meat.  This is altogether too much.  So what do you advise?"

"Officially or unofficially?"

"Both."

"Officially, we are required to contact, welcome, and log in any and all
sentient races or multi-beings in the quadrant, without prejudice, fear, or
favor.  Unofficially, I advise that we erase the records and forget the
whole thing."

"I was hoping you would say that."

"It seems harsh, but there is a limit.  Do we really want to make contact
with meat?"

"I agree one hundred percent.  What's there to say?"  `Hello, meat. How's
it going?'  But will this work?  How many planets are we dealing with here?"

"Just one.  They can travel to other planets in special meat containers,
but they can't live on them.  And being meat, they only travel through C
space.  Which limits them to the speed of light and makes the possibility
of their ever making contact pretty slim.  Infinitesimal, in fact."

"So we just pretend there's no one home in the universe."

"That's it."

"Cruel.  But you said it yourself, who wants to meet meat?  And the ones
who have been aboard our vessels, the ones you have probed?  You're sure
they won't remember?"

"They'll be considered crackpots if they do.  We went into their heads and
smoothed out their meat so that we're just a dream to them."

"A dream to meat!  How strangely appropriate, that we should be meat's
dream."

"And we can mark this sector unoccupied."

"Good.  Agreed, officially and unofficially.  Case closed.  Any others?
Anyone interesting on that side of the galaxy?"

"Yes, a rather shy but sweet hydrogen core cluster intelligence in a class
nine star in G445 zone.  Was in contact two galactic rotations ago, wants
to be friendly again."

"They always come around."

"And why not?  Imagine how unbearably, how unutterably cold the universe
would be if one were all alone."





From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:09 1996
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From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
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Subject: Re: *******NEED INFO ON CELL PHONES*******
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[e-mail] (Nevr4Get U) wrote:
>Does anyone have any info or know how to Clone Cell phones.
>If so post or e-mail me with the info.
>
>
>
>
>
>Thanks in advance
>


http://www.primenet.com/~mtorola/

TD.



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[e-mail] (Stephen Lui) wrote:
>I download PD V2, the shareware version of the POCSAG decoder. I put together
>the scanner to PC interface on a breadboard and checked all of the wiring, bu
t
>I don't get anything on PD running on my PC. Has anyone else been successful
>using PD and could offer some suggestions?
>
>Stephen

Works fine for me. Does the little character spin at the bottom-right
of your screen? (/|\-/ etc), this tells you the audio is clocking-over
the rs-232 line, if not, check hardware. You plugged it into the serial
port didn't you? Got a CRO? chech all again, definatley works.

TD.




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From: [e-mail] (Peter Simpson)
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Yes, cap codes and just about anything else in a  pager can be
reprogrammed.  You need to talk, either to the company that sold
or leased you the pager, the company that you intend to use to
supply pager service or a pager repair company.  Look in the
yellow pages.  Usually, the only things that cannot easily or
inexpensively be changed are the signalling code (GOLAY, POCSAG,
FLEX, ERMES) and the frequency on which the pager operates.
In the first case, the signalling code is dependent on the
type of decoding logic installed on the board, and in the
second, the receiver frequency is determined by a crystal and
the design of the receiver itself.

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What shouldn't I do to my Motorola Bag phone?



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If you're looking for freqs, here is a nice searchable DB that should get you
well started; http://www.percon.com/db_srch.htm
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Garry Hobart wrote:
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> If you're looking for freqs, here is a nice searchable DB that should get yo
u
> well started; http://www.percon.com/db_srch.htm
> --
> ---------------------------------------------------------CORRECTION, The cor
rect address is; http://www.perconcorp.com/db_src.htm

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Does anyone know of a scanner paging decoder program that uses the soundboard
for audio input? I have a program caled PD-102 but it requires a direct connec
tion to the
com port from the scanner descriminator.



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If you insist...
try:

The Outer Space Frequency Directory
Author: Curtis, Anthony R.
ISSN:   0-936653-49-3
Published by: Tiare Publications @ [phone]

Anthony R. Curtis has the Yellow Pages for outer space...
     The journalism instructor at Salisbury State University in
Salisbury, Maryland, wrote an outer space phone book so people
can tune in radio signals from space.
     The Outer Space Frequency Directory lists 2,200 frequencies
used by weather, navigation, communications, observation,
science, military and spy satellites, robot probes roaming the
solar system, and many of the other man-made objects circling
Earth.
     "It's a giant master list of every frequency you could
possible want coming down from the heavens," says Curtis, who has
been a science writer for 30 years.  Some of his recent
publications include: Monitoring NASA Communications, Space
Almanac, and the Space Satellite Handbook.
     Frequencies used in the search for extraterrestrial
intelligence are listed along with frequencies where radio-
astronomers eavesdrop on natural radio signals emanating from
cataclysmic events in far-flung galaxies across the universe.
     The recently book includes frequencies used by astronauts in
space stations and shuttles.  It also covers receivers and
antennas and explains how to tune in space signals.
     "An ordinary boom box won't pick up most of these radio
signals.  However, in many cities, you can listen to the voices
of astronauts during a shuttle mission by merely using a police
scanner."
     Although radio signals are continuously raining down from
outer space and appear somewhere on radio dials, Curtis points
out that many appear as a series of beeps.
     Curtis believes the book will be popular among amateur radio
operators, hobbyists, and people interested in outer space.  It's
the first book to list all the frequencies.







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From: [e-mail] (NEWSRADIO)
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Subject: is there a scanner mods website???
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 14:45:12 GMT
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I used to have a link in my homepage to a site with lots of scanner mods (greg
's site at ripco) but its no longer
valid. Does anyone know of any such sites that are active?

Thanks...

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
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Ted Szypulski ([e-mail]) wrote:

: If you need long length recording consider using a HiFi VCR in LP or
: SP mode.  I work at ESPN and we use consumer VHS machines to record
: the ESPN Radio programs as an archive log of the actual broadcasts.
: It is cheaper for us to do this than to buy some commercial item.  We
: just chuck the machines when they wear out in about a year.  I'm
: usually found loitering near the dumpsters.


I have used a good-quality VCR in EP (6-hour) mode for this purpose for
several years and have had no problems at all, even with cheap tapes.
Not only do you get 6 hours of recording time on a cheap tape, you can
also set the thing to record at a certain time.  Most HiFi VCR's can
record and play sound only without even having any video input connected.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Donald Bowlby)
Subject: Ottawa, Ont Freq List
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        He is a short list of Ottawa Ontario Frequencies, If you would
like something more specific, Email me.

        Ottawa Police (22/23 Div of Ott Carleton Regional Police)
        F1      142.095 XJF83
        F2      142.485 XJF27
        F3      142.725 XJF??
        F4      142.995
        F5      142.770 (Ontario Prov. police Provincial Common)
        F6      139.680 Simplex (Used sometimes By TAC Team)
        Note: all frequencies use CTCSS of 151.4Hz. except for F5, the
input frequencies are all 4.02Mhz lower.

        Nepean Police
        F1 142.770 (OPP Prov Common)
        F2 142.335 XJH265 Primary Dispatch Channel
        F3 142.425 Secondary Dispatch Channel
        Note: All Nepean Freqs use the CTCSS tone of 127.3, and are also
4.02 Mhz lower for the rptr input Freq.

        Glouster Police
        F1 142.635 Primary dispatch
        CTCSS 162.2

        Note Due to the Regionalization of tyhe police force some assests
are routinely shared eg. K9 units, etc. the Tactical team is also
dispatched for the whole Ottawa Carleton Region.

        Ottawa Carleton Ambulance
        OTTC 142.890    Ottawa Common
        OTT2 148.210    Ottawa District 2 XMI740
        PTAC 149.605    Provincial Tactical XMI774
        OTT1 151.370    Ottawa District 1
        PCOM 150.100    Provincial Common
        Note All Freqs except for PCOM use CTCSS of 118.8hz.

        I have a lot more freqs, almost all with their CTCSS tones,
availible if needed




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Barile)
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Subject: BC200XLT Antennas Connection Problem
Date: 1 Feb 1996 15:24:15 GMT
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        I have a BC200XLT (2 years old) and I have a question about the
        antenna connection inside the unit.

        Recently I noticed poor reception and it improved when I slightly twisted
        the antenna. I also noticed that the socket turns slightly when you twist the
        antenna into the socket. I took the unit apart and it is obvious that the
        soldier connection is bad.

        I seem to recall that this subject came up befoer in this news group.
        I don't remember exactly what the best solution was. It seems to me that
        soldiering a short lead that will bend and twist would be a good fix.

        Does anyone have any sugestions?



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:22 1996
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Scott,

Based on some earlier articles and notes on the AR8000 mailing list, I
went ahead and converted to stereo mini-jacks (3/32") on the left hand
side of the unit, near the bottom (opposite from the power connecter). I
was a little unsure about disasembling a $600 radio that was brand new,
but there were no surprises. There is plenty of room inside the case for
the jacks, and the wiring must be done carefully, but the connections are
all readily accessible when fully disassembled.  The radio interfaces fine
with my CX12-AR and it's so much easier to hook up, now. Good luck.

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>Does anyone know of a description of a modification for the computer
>interface port on the AR8K to go to a couple of stereo plugs on the side,
>similar to the Scout modification?
>
>It is VERY annoying to have to take the unit apart just to plug in to my
>computer (well, take off the leather case, battery slide, etc...)...plus
>that flat cable system looks VERY fragile.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Scott



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Wyn Davies)
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Subject: Stanford Lifeflight freqs.
Date: 1 Feb 1996 16:03:44 GMT
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Does anybody have a list of Stanford (CA) Lifeflight and CALSTAR
helicopter frequencies?  Email me if you do, thanks!

Wyn
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Boudreau)
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Does anyone know how to send VHF frequencies to a FRG-8000
via the CAT port?  Works fine on HF but I can't figure out
how to send VHF frequencies (FRG-8800 with FRV-8800 VHF module).

Please reply direct as I don't follow these groups.

Thanks in advance,
John - VE8EV

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[e-mail] (Nuu Bee) wrote:
>  I was watching "Police Story" last night and the detectives were using
>Motorola HT-220 Handhelds. Some had UHF duckies and others had VHF
>duckies and they were all able to talk to each other.
>
>What frequency were they using or do they have a special secret type of
>radio system.
>
>Second.....
> Does anybody know what frequency they use on  "Hawaii Five-O" when they
>say "Patch me thru to McGarrett!"
>
>Anybody have freqs for the "A-Team" or "Knight rider"..."Air Wolf"?????
>
>Thank You
>
>Nuu Bee
>



Wow!  You're joking......right?





From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:26 1996
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From: Michael Mayer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Poor Performance of RS Telescoping Scanner Antenna???
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 16:16:01 -0500
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Jim West wrote:
>
> Last night I bought a telescoping whip antenna from Radio Shack. This
> is the one with the center loading coil and BNC connector.

I have one too.

> I tried it out and I'm kinda underwhelmed with it's performance as
> compared to the stock duckie that came with my PRO46. The thing does
> better around 33 mhz, but around 150 - 160 mhz it really sucks. And
> 800 mhz, well..... what 800 mhz.

I agree. I get the same sucky results on anything above VHF High
(generally anything above the 54MHz / 6m ham band).

> I tried playing with different lengths, and it makes a little
> difference. But nowhere near as good as the stock antenna.

Supposedly changing the length shorter makes it better in the
VHF High and UHF ranges, but I also noticed little difference.
This antenna seems to work best when fully extended, if you
accept the fact that it is tuned well at that point only for
VHF Low, and perhaps aircraft too (108-136Mhz).  I also gave
up on trying to get 800MHz.

> So I'm wondering if this is typical or if I'm doing something stupid?
> Any ideas?

No, you're OK.  I use this antenna on my AR8000 when I want to pick
up anything in the shortwave band (3-30MHz), as well as getting
the best reception in VHF Low.  In my opinion, it even works much
better for cordless phones (46-49MHz) than my stock duckie.
I'm glad I have it, and it's relatively cheap.

I couldn't believe it when I was able to pick up WWV on 10MHz
from my second floor, using just that telescoping antenna.  My
nice $30 Diamond RH77CA 8-band rubber duckie didn't stand
a chance - just static.

Think like a photographer who has different lenses for different
lighting and situations.  You may consider different antennas for
different ranges of frequencies.

All scanner antennas are compromises, just like Instamatic cameras.

Mike

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:27 1996
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From: [e-mail](Rich B.)
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Date: 1 Feb 1996 16:47:34 GMT
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Would anyone have the Freqs for Toronto Center Air and Cleveland Center
Air???
Email
[e-mail]
--

Rich B.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:28 1996
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[e-mail] (Nuu Bee) wrote:
>  I was watching "Police Story" last night and the detectives were using
>Motorola HT-220 Handhelds. Some had UHF duckies and others had VHF
>duckies and they were all able to talk to each other.
>
==
They talk through repeaters that handle the seperate bands.
==

>What frequency were they using or do they have a special secret type of
>radio system.

==
Police Story officers get their frequencies allocated directly from the
studio they work for. These frequencies are not controlled by the FCC.
==

>Second.....
> Does anybody know what frequency they use on  "Hawaii Five-O" when they
>say "Patch me thru to McGarrett!"

==
Since this show is no longer in production, the frequencies they used
have been removed from the spectrum, and, by a special vote of the
Academy of Performing Arts, have been retired to a special resting place
in the Academy's museum.
==

>Anybody have freqs for the "A-Team" or "Knight rider"..."Air Wolf"?????

==
These shows were done on such a low budget that no radios were used.
Everybody just yelled real loud.
==

>Thank You
>
>Nuu Bee
>
==
No problem. Any other questions, just ask.

Auld Bee



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:31 1996
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From my experience in car stereo installation, I would say
that your problem is ignition spark noise, from the spark
plugs or coil.  This dubious and elusive problem is pretty
tough to solve.
1.  Make sure you have heavily shielded spark plug wires,
which you can buy at auto parts stores.

2.  As with any noise problem, make sure that your
scanner's ground lead is securely connected to BARE METAL,
(metal that has been scraped or sanded) not a seat bolt or
existing screw.

3.  I had a similar problem with radiated noise when my car
stereo was on; the switching power supplies in the
amplifiers were causing birdies on the scanner, where
through static you could hear what was playing on CD.  What
fixed this?  I wrapped the entire length of the antenna
cable with a thick layer of aluminum foil fastened on by
electrical tape.  This may be a bit of a hokie solution,
but it worked.

pnk



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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:33 1996
Date: 1 Feb 1996 17:41:24 EDT
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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Duff)
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> In article <4ebsvi$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Alicelg) writ
e
>
> >Now this is more like it! Go get that dastardly PjB! And while you're at
> >it, Mr. Cheek has been awfully quiet, Dagnabit, he must have other things
> >to do..... :)
>
> He isn't dastardly, he is a moron. As to Bill being quiet, he is like a dog.

> If you leave him alone he will wag his tail and leave you alone. If you poke

> him witth a stick he will more than likely try to chew your leg off and then

> eat various other body parts.  I have yet to see Bill bite somebody without
> reason.
>
>
>                       grh



Gag...not another Billy croonie !
Just don't corner Bill with a technical question he can't answer
or go questioning his 'expert' advice or catch him in a lie...
He (thinks he) is a master at diverting the context of the discussion
and resorting to insulting namecalling, not unlike a kid....in order
to avoid his looking like he is not the expert he would like to have
you beleive he is (I guess he is an expert to most scanner enthusiasts
who don't have the technical knowledge or resources to go hunting down
scanner mods from BBS', FTP sites or WWW sites.)
He turned the FIDO ScanRadio conference into a commercial support
area for his mod. books... I see he's attempting to capture the
NET audience like he did the FIDO crowd...good thing that the folks who
frequent these galaxies are more capable of sourcing tech. info
on their own.

I just read a message where he insults a fellow for his lack
of proper english (more insults)...in the same paragraph Mr. Bill
spews out verbal diatribe like "Methinks...".

I keep thinking of the line ..."A legend in his own mind !"


Hugh Duff  VA3TO  Toronto


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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:34 1996
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Regardless of legality...

Isn't OFF TOPIC just what it says?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Elmo110860)
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Subject: any cool tricks with the sportcat sc150
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Looking for modifications and secret tricks for unlocking secrets of
Uniden
sportcat sc150.   Please Email or post a message.  Thanks
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
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Subject: Re: Baseband Audio Pins (Discriminator Chips)
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 19:27:26 GMT
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UPDATE:  2/1/96

This file is for the benefit of all.

(c) 1995 <All Rights Reserved> Bill Cheek-COMMtronics Engineering

This file is for personal use only and may NOT be placed on a
CD-ROM nor any other media that conveys, stores, or transports
for any monetary cost, without expressed permission of the author.
This file can only be given away, absolutely free of charge.

                                   -Bill Cheek-

There is a growing interest in tapping the baseband audio out of
various scanners for decoding of a variety of esoteric signals,
including CTCSS, SCA, FSK, RTTY, FAX, etc.  By and large, such
signals cannot be take from TAPE REC jacks, headphone jacks, and
EXT SPEAKER jacks because of the voice-band filtering that is done
between the signal source and these output jacks.

Therefore, it is necessary to tap the "baseband audio" directly
at the output of the discriminator chip for your scanner.  The
below Table shows a list of scanners, the discriminator chip(s)
used in the scanner, circuit symbols of those chips, and three
pins of general interest on the chips: RF-Input, Scan Control,
and, of course, the baseband audio pin.

Even though your scanner may not be listed, if you can find its
discriminator chip, it will be listed with one or more scanners
below, the pins of which will be the same for your unlisted scanner!
Corrections and additions to this list are requested.  See my email
and other addresses at the end of this file.

          SCANNER DISCRIMINATOR CHIP PINS OF INTEREST
Updated 2/01/96
                                CKT     RF-in   SCAN    AUDIO
SCANNER         NFM CHIP TYPE   SYMBOL  Pin     Pin   BASEBAND
=============== =============== ======= =====   ===== =========
                MPS5071         n/a     16      13      9
AR-1000         TA-7787AF       IC-4    ?       ?       ?
AR-2002         MC-3357P        IC-4    16      13      9
AR-3000         MC-3357P        ?       16      13      9
AR-800          MC-3361N        IC-200  16      13      9
AR-900          MC-3361N        IC-201  16      13      9
AR-950          MC-3361N        IC-201  16      13      9
BC-100XL        MC-3359P        IC-1    18      15      10
BC-100XLT       TK-10421M-2     IC-401  20      16      11
BC-200XLT       TK-10421M-2     IC-401  20      16      11
BC-205XLT       TK-10421M-2     IC-401  20      16      11
BC-250          ?               IC-3    16      13      9
BC-2500XLT      TK-10930VTL     IC-201  24      -     12-FM 13-AM
BC-350A         NJM-3359D-A     IC-3    18      15      10
BC-400XLT       NJM-3359D-A     IC-1    18      15      10
BC-560XLT       NJM-3359D-A     IC-1    18      15      10
BC-700A         NJM-3359D-A     IC-3    18      15      10
BC-760XLT       NJM-3359D-A     IC-2    18      15      10
BC-800XLT       MC-3359P        IC-1    18      15      10
BC-8500XLT      MC-3361BP       IC-9    16      13      9
BC-855XLT       TK-10421M-2     IC-401  20      16      11
BC-890XLT       NJM-3359D-A     IC-3    18      15      10
BC-950XLT       NJM-3359D-A     IC-2    18      15      10
HX-1000         TK-10420        U-201   16      13      9
MR-8100         NJM-3359D-A     IC-3    18      15      10
MX-5000         MC-3357P        IC-4    16      13      9
MX-7000         MC-3357P        IC-4    16      13      9
PRO-2002        MC-3357P        IC-101  16      13      9
PRO-2003        MC-3357P        IC-104  16      13      9
PRO-2004 NFM/AM TK-10420        IC-2    16      13      9 (TP4)
PRO-2004 WFM    KB4419A         IC-1    1       ?       6 (TP3)
PRO-2005 NFM/AM TK-10420        IC-2    16      13      9 (TP2)
PRO-2005 WFM    KA2243N/HA12413 IC-1    1       -      10 (TP1)
PRO-2006 NFM/AM TK-10420        IC-2    16      13      9 (TP2)
PRO-2006 WFM    KA2243N/HA12413 IC-1    1       -      10 (TP1)
PRO-2011        TK-10420        IC-1    16      13      9
PRO-2020        MC-3357P        IC-101  16      13      9
PRO-2021        TK-10420        IC-2    16      13      9
PRO-2022        MC-3361N        IC-1    16      13      9
PRO-2023        NJM-3359D-A       ?     18      15      10
PRO-2024        MC-3361N        IC-2    16      13      9
PRO-2025        NJM-3359D-A     IC-1    18      15      10
PRO-2026        NJM-3359D-A     IC-7    18      15      10
PRO-2027        MC-3361N        IC-2    16      13      9
PRO-2028        NJM-3359D-A     IC-2    18      15      10
PRO-2030        NJM-3359D-A     IC-3    18      15      10
PRO-2035 NFM/AM TK-10420        IC-2    16      13      9 (TP2)
PRO-2035 WFM    KA2243N/HA12413 IC-1    1       -      10 (TP1)
PRO-2042 NFM/AM TK-10420        IC-2    16      13      9 (TP2)
PRO-2042 WFM    KA2243N/HA12413 IC-1    1       -      10 (TP1)
PRO-23          MC-3361BD       IC-1    16      13      9
PRO-26 NFM/AM   TK-10930V       IC-14   24      -     12-NFM 13-AM
PRO-26 WFM      TK-10489M       IC-16   20     16-17    11
PRO-31          TK-10420        IC-1    16      13      9
PRO-32          TK-10420        IC-101  16      13      9
PRO-34          TK-10420        IC-101  16      13      9
PRO-35          TK-10421M-2     IC-401  20      16      11
PRO-36          TK-10420        IC-101  16      13      9
PRO-37          TK-10420        IC-101  16      13      9 (TP103)
PRO-39          MC-3361N        IC-201  16      13      9
PRO-41          MC-3359P        IC-1    18      15      10
PRO-42          MC-3361N        IC-2    16      13      9
PRO-43          TK-10427/-10420 IC-301  16      13      9
PRO-44          MC-3361N        IC-201  16      13      9
PRO-46          TK-10421M-3LT   IC-401  20      16      11
PRO-51          MC-3361BD       IC-1    16      13      9
PRO-60          ?               IC-301  16      13      9
R-1600          NJM-3359D-A     IC-2    18      15      10
R-4030          TK-10421M-2     IC-401  20      16      11
SR-15           TK-10421D-2     IC-1    16      13      9
TurboScan 2     3130-6056-502   U-201   18      ?     10 or 16
====================================================================
      This file is copyrighted (c) 1995 <All Rights Reserved>

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:39 1996
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From: Michael Neidich <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FREE: Zenith TransOceanic List of Model Nos, etc.
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 20:34:45 -0800
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Request in the subject of your reply Free List and I'll send you my handy
Zenith T-O list with model, chassis, tube count, band count, and other
info to help identify your find.

I'm looking for a 7000-2 12 band with two tunable VHF bands for my own
use.

73, K2ENN


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:39 1996
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From: Robert K Dixon <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS/ Sony 2010
Date: 1 Feb 1996 21:12:27 GMT
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For sale Sony 2010. It,s been a great radio but I have recently
purchased a Drake R8A to take its place. Orig owners manual,box,
power supply come with the radio. I have an outside portable
longwire I'll throw in, along with some great utility frequency
files. Cost is only 215.00 e-mail for complete discription
thanks


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:40 1996
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From: KARL DAHLQUIST <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: "Code Red" from LAPD; what is it?
Date: 1 Feb 1996 21:50:21 GMT
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Watch "A Few Good Men"



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: JPole Plans
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 22:00:38 GMT
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Hello:
Can anyone post me the plans for constructinhg a Jpole antenna
suitable for a radio scanner. I am looking for the exact measurments.
A reply by email will be appreciated. Thanks

Nels



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Peter)
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Subject: Re: JPole Plans
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 23:34:45 -0500
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I am looking for the same, but I would like to use it for an HT (FT-530)
for use with packet. Please e-mail me at [e-mail].

Thanks, Pete

In article <4erdd5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
() wrote:

> Hello:
> Can anyone post me the plans for constructinhg a Jpole antenna
> suitable for a radio scanner. I am looking for the exact measurments.
> A reply by email will be appreciated. Thanks
>
> Nels


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:43 1996
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From: Jens Bo Juel <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Frequencyies
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 23:48:38 +0100
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I just wanted to know if somebody, could tell me the frequencyies
that are used for the police in DENMARK.

You can mail me at: [e-mail]

Jens Juel


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Benito Horta)
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Nuu Bee ([e-mail]) wrote:
:   I was watching "Police Story" last night and the detectives were using
: Motorola HT-220 Handhelds. Some had UHF duckies and others had VHF
: duckies and they were all able to talk to each other.

: What frequency were they using or do they have a special secret type of
: radio system.

: Second.....
:  Does anybody know what frequency they use on  "Hawaii Five-O" when they
: say "Patch me thru to McGarrett!"
:
: Anybody have freqs for the "A-Team" or "Knight rider"..."Air Wolf"?????

: Thank You

: Nuu Bee

Well the knight rider people and the Air wolf people use DVP radios
(encryption) since the matters they discuss is usually sensitive information



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:45 1996
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From: Robert Blumenkranz <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: AR8000 list.... READ THIS
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 00:40:39 -0700
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[e-mail]

subscribe ar8000


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (James F. Parkyn)
Subject: Re: RS discone problems with CELLULAR!!!!!
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[e-mail] (MagicJLass) wrote:

>Just recently I bought the RS discone from my local RS. After I put it on
>my roof top off of my chimney I tried scanning celullar.  I got barely
>nothing (as compared to with the rubber duckie the duckie was 100 times
>better).  I am using RG59 (40ft) and a Pro-51, the antenna is grounded,
>the RG59 is good ( no power lines near it either).
>    To make another twist to the subject when I scan cellular and unscrew
>the PL259 connecter from the So39 to BNC connecter and just leave the pin
>of the PL259 connecter in the So39 to BNC connecter cellular is almost as
>good as the rubber duck.

>If any one has any Ideas as to why I shouldn't recieve better reception
>from an RS discone than a tipical rubber duck,  PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

>thanx
>   Jim


I can't resist:  Jim, in keeping with the spirit of the ECPA, all
Radio Shack antennas now have cellular reception
permanently blocked! There is no longer a diode to clip....


We all know that you are only receiving your own cellular radio
and wouldn't dream of violating federal law, much less admit
that here on the newsgroup.   ;)

I have both the ICOM and R/S discones and have found that
the performance of the R/S seemed poorer in the 800 - 900 MHz
range. The "fit" of the connector as well as its RF performance
have always been suspect. As a side note, by using RG-59 you are
throwing away about 1/2 (3dB) of your signal in line loss. You also
have mismatch due to the impedence of 75 ohms. Some folks claim that
impedence mismatches only count when you are transmitting and that a
scanners front end isn't a truly resistive 50 ohms.  I will counter
that they are simply advancing an incorrect arguement because their
wallet won't open wide enough to spring for BELDEN 9913 and the proper
connectors. (Oh boy, the flames are-a-coming!) Insults aside, If you
are trying to recieve a high power transmitter that is nearby, any old
cable will work. If you are trying to pick up body wires or perhaps a
cellular handheld's transmitter, you had better pay attention to
antenna VSWR, cable losses, and receiver front end performance if you
expect a weak signal to make it past all of the  RF "speed bumps" you
are introducing by using inferior cable, connectors, and antennas.

 I would check out your BNC to PL-259 adaptor also. In mentioning the
"twist" in your saga, is the improvement in receive performance only
occuring at cellular. Is the performance on other frequency ranges
improved over your rubber duck test antenna? When you mentioned
that the antenna was "grounded", is that because you are providing
a local "earth" ground to the antenna mast? Are the driven elements
becoming inadvertently grounded?


 Good Luck!


   Jim



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Martin McCormick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How do scanners cause problems on planes?
Date: 2 Feb 1996 01:39:15 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (
Scott A. McIntyre) writes:
>This is probably a very basic physics/engineering question, but how
>exactly is it that a device such as a scanner could conceivable cause
>interference on a plane?
        In a nut-shell, the problem with scanners on planes is that they
have oscillator circuits in them that behave like very low-powered
transmitters.  As the scanner scans, the local oscillator generates a carrier
on a different frequency for each channel scanned.  These carriers may appear
on several frequencies at once because the scanner may use mixers and harmonic
-
rich doublers and tripplers to generate the desired injection frequency
so you can't always predict where the crud will fall.  My old regency scanner
listens to frequencies in the 150MHZ band as well as a few in the 45MHZ
region and several in the 440-470MHZ range.  The synthesizer manages to
generate bursts of carrier on lots of frequencies from 30 to over 800MHZ
as it scans.

        Airliners use frequencies from below the AM broadcast band up to
microwave frequencies.  Since stray signals can effect the operation of
navigational aids  as well as voice communication, the results are
unpredictable.

        Many modern portable electronic gadgets from cell phones to CD players
have clock oscillators in them or actually contain small transmitters and
nobody wants the chance of a navigational error which could endanger lives
being caused by something that was totally preventable.

        The bottom line is simple.  DON'T do it.  The in-flight telephones
and other entertainment equipment on the plane has all been certified by the
FAA as safe to use, but anything you might bring on the plane is basically
an unknown quantity and nobody wants to run the risk.


Martin McCormick WB5AGZ  Stillwater, OK 36.7N97.4W
OSU Center for Computing and Information Services Data Communications Group


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark 7996)
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I just installed mine in about 10 minutes, no soldering.

Cellular is right on the money.

Mark

mark s. conway


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From: [e-mail]
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Come on guys!!  I am still looking for a DDI that will work with AMPS!

Anything that will control a cell phone and or scanner!!  Include the mods for

the phone!

I know someone must have written new software or modified Celltracker!!??

I do not have the knowledge to do this, nor do I have time to learn this.  I
spend most of my time installing alarms in cars, houses, and stores.  Due to
the temp in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada -41c with a wind chill of 2300 remote car

starters have been a big hit.   -41c+ in the winter and last summer we had
+40c  that is CRAZY!  Last summer it was hotter at night most of the time than

LA was in the day.

Peace from Frozen Canada.   And to all you guys in the deep South,


TAKE OFF EH!




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ed Mitchell)
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Subject: February edition of Ham Radio Online available on the Net
Date: 2 Feb 1996 03:27:46 GMT
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The February 1996 edition of Ham Radio Online is available at
http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm

New articles are available now and we will be adding 1 to 2 new articles
each week.

Ham Radio Online has up-to-date news about Amateur Radio from around the world
,
feature stories, real-time propagation and auroral condition reports, real-tim
e
earthquake and severe weather conditions for emergency communications planning
,
online humor section and the Ham Radio Online Library with fully indexed (find
any section with just a mouse click) Part 97 rules and regulations.

And we plan to offer some totally cool new services during the coming month. A
s
always its free and free of ads.

Thanks to you, we had over 10,000 readers stop by during January!

Please enjoy!

73, Ed Mitchell
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ralph T. Adamson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Computer Interface Mod
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 03:50:22 GMT
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[e-mail] (Tim Jackson) wrote:

>>Does anyone know of a description of a modification for the computer
>>interface port on the AR8K to go to a couple of stereo plugs on the side,
>>similar to the Scout modification?

>All you need to do is carry out the Scout mod but use a STEREO jack
>socket and wire the TX data line too and not just the RX data line as
>required for the Scout. That gives you GROUND, TX data and RX data. This
>stereo socket can then be used for a Scout connection or as an interface
>connection to a PC. No need for two sockets.

Ah yes.  And while this is true, if you would like the squelch
function as in using the CX12AR interface, you might want to put in
that other jack.  You can fit 2 in there on the lower left, front
portion of the chassis (nearest the 2 arrow keys).  I used some
enclosed jacks from Radio Shmuck.  I think they were #274-249 on page
80 but I'm not sure.  The drawback is that these jacks, while
enclosed, are not air-tight and the case "breaths".  So I avoid large
temp changes.  If I had it all to do over I would search out some
sealed 1/8th inch jacks!



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KC5KTO)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Possible cellular mods on CPU-blocked scanners?
Date: 2 Feb 1996 04:10:02 GMT
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I was doing some thinking this evening, about the state of the world
in general and cell-blocked scanners in particular.  We all know about
the ECPA, and how scanner manufacturers have "blocked out" the
channels in the CPU.  It would seem that Uniden, GRE, etc., are thinking
that just disallowing users from being able to input cellular frequencies
is sufficient to keep them from scanning those ranges, since how can
you scan a range you can't input?  Look at the 7A4 PRO-51.  You couldn't
directly input a cellular frequency, because it wouldn't let you.  However,
sticking that puppy in test mode would fill one of the memory locations
with a cell frequency, which the scanner would then happily search from.

This got me to thinking - what about bypassing the CPU and programming
the EEPROM directly?  What I'm thinking about is a device that would be
wired to the relevant EEPROM pins (mundane stuff like the ENABLE, DATA IN,
CLOCK pins) and would directly write a frequency into a memory location.
After directly accessing the EEPROM, you'd turn on the scanner, and
it'd happily search from that stored frequency, not knowing (or caring)
where it came from.  You could store channels and frequency data in a
computer, then shove that information down a serial line.  The device
would translate the RS-232 data into TTL-compatible (or whatever the
memory chip needs) signals for EEPROM programming.  The EEPROM doesn't
know that it's not the CPU programming it, and when you fire up the
scanner, the CPU won't know that it wasn't the one that programmed
the EEPROM.

Now I know that this would probably break the ECPA provision about having
a combination of a computer, a scanner, and an EPROM burner or other
device with intent to do this.  I'm just theorizing about the possibility
of something like this being workable.  Obviously, this would only work
with scanners with external memory chips (such as the PRO-43).

Anybody care to comment?

T.J.
--
| T.J. Harrell III   NRA   KC5KTO  [e-mail] |   _\|   /\  |/_
|              KC5KTO's Radio Page:                     |      \ /  \ /
| http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~thharrel/scanner/scanner.html |       /    \
| * Opinions not those of NMSU ARC or Business Office * |      /______\


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:55 1996
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From: [e-mail](William Milliron )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR8000, Grove, and 800 mhz?
Date: 2 Feb 1996 04:43:12 GMT
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Grove is advertising the AR8000 as being 800 mhz band restorable.
Does this really restore the entire 800 - 900 mhz (cellular?) band or
is it some sort of built in frequency converter?  Has anyone out there
purchased an AR8000 with this mod?



Thanks


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:56 1996
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From: Robert K Dixon <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: FS/ Sony 2010
Date: 2 Feb 1996 05:01:00 GMT
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Robert K Dixon <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> For sale Sony 2010. It,s been a great radio but I have recently
> purchased a Drake R8A to take its place. Orig owners manual,box,
> power supply come with the radio. I have an outside portable
> longwire I'll throw in, along with some great utility frequency
> files. Cost is only 215.00 e-mail for complete discription
> thanks



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:56 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RS discone problems with CELLULAR!!!!!
Date: 2 Feb 1996 06:03:32 GMT
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The Impedance doesn't really matter unless you are transmitting.Sure,if you
can afford it,there are cables that are 50 ohm and have lower loss than
RG6,but for the money,it works good,is cheap,lasts a good amount of
time,and you don't have to go to a radio store,or go to a hamfest,or call
on the phone and wait to buy it.As far as money/performance goes,it's hard
to beat..
--
Bumologist...Not just a Job,it's a Hobby!
Barry Felstein


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:57 1996
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From: [e-mail](gg )
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Subject: Re: Log Periodic Ant
Date: 2 Feb 1996 06:48:54 GMT
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In <4elodf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (SaltyFishSauce)
writes:
>
>I have it from a reliable source that the FCC uses the Create LP
>at their monitoring stations!
>**********************************************************************
**
Thats true, not gossip. Just drive by their monitoring station in
Cerritos. You can see them from the freeway. Good quality concentric
towers and helical coax lines too.
You dont see any cheap TV ANTENNAS for their monitor posts.
P.S They are mounted vertically polarized, so it is real easy to see
what model of Create antenna they are using.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:58 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Dressler Antennas for an Apartment?
Date: 2 Feb 1996 07:52:02 GMT
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Quoting JeffC from a message in rec.radio.scanner
 Je[ Does anyone have any experience with Dressler antennas?  I am
 Je[ wondering if the ARA-2000 or other models could be used in an
 Je[ apartment with space limitations.
 Je[ Thanks,
 Je[ [e-mail]

Jeff,

I have a Dressler Ar1500 and use it with a Pro 2006. It is mounted inside my
apartment.

Excellent sensitivity with no overload problems. I've had it
for 4 years...solid construction...no problems.


To
Rainbow V 1.11 for Delphi - Test Drive



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:36:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Boccaccio)
Date: 02 Feb 96 08:16:43
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Subject: AOR1000xlt
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Does any have a fix sheet for a AOR1000xlt. I saw a while ago some one was
talking about a fix it sheet but I  forget who it was so if any has one please
let me know where I can get it ...Any thing would be appreciated...


--
| Fidonet:  Paul Boccaccio 1:244/126
| Internet: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Frederick Kelcz)
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Subject: Re: AR8000 wandering birdie problem
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 1996 08:31:21 +1000
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In article <[e-mail]> Jonathan Clough <Clough@javiato
n.demon.co.uk> writes:
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>From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
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>Date: Fri, 02 Feb 96 11:08:20 GMT
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>In article <[e-mail]>
>           [e-mail] "Frederick Kelcz" writes:

>Morning Fred,

>< [snip] Does Javiathon have anyting to add
>> on your side of the ocean?

>Mmm...not sure if I'm half Company half man now :-)

Jonathon,

Thanks for the very detailed (and daunting) advice on the BNC

>Its only in recent weeks and on threads here on r.r.s that this
>"problem" seems to have appeared - the chances of this "problem" is probably
>increased for those who change antennas on a regular basis.


Given the wide freq range of this receiver I would have expected AOR to make
a sturdier BNC - as one must change antennas to take full advantage of the
radio.  I regularly change antennas on a Bearcat 200xlt and a Yaesu FT530 and
after years, the BNC have shown no problem.

In your opinion would there be room to fit a sturdier BNC with actual lock
washer into the space of the current BNC?

regards,

Fred K
N9SLR
Frederick Kelcz, PhD, MD
Dept. of Radiology
University of Wisconsin, Madison


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From: [e-mail] (PjB)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Glenn Hansen) wrote:

__So who made you read the off topic posts?  Are you so slow and simple you
__can't read a message header and skip it.?  When you log on to a newsgroup
__do you read every single message posted?  Have you noticed that I only respo
nd
__to messages already posted and don't initiate any new ones?
__
__
__>I'm quite prepared to E-Mail all off topic peoples with many meg's of
__>garbage, and as many have complained, and none have heard, this is what
__>I must be forced to do to help reclaim the group.
__
__Ahh, the Usenet Savior!  Hey go ahead and E-mail bomb me. It is a two way
__street dipstick, except when I return the favor your ISP will receive copies

__of everything you send me. I wonder how they will enjoy your many megs
returned
__twofold? If you don't like it don't read it. You seem to have less
brains than
__that given by God to dogs and other small simple creatures.
__
__Have you also noticed how quiet it gets until some turd brained moron pops u
p
__and complains and makes threats?  You should considering you seem to be
forced
__to read everything that comes accross the Usnet.
__
__BTW, did they ever figure out if your VD was from a dog, dingo or farm
animal??

That settles it! Either this Glenn Hansen douche-nozzle is really Butt
Cheek or Mr. Hansen has a huge school-girl crush on him!  Notice how he
copies Cheeks writing 'style' down to the very nuance?  Usenet Saviors,
two-way streets, I dont initiate, I just respond ( even tho nothing is
ever directed to him, he responds anyway!) STD's from animals, if you dont
like it dont read it, and on and on......Unbelievable. This guy needs a
mind of his own, but he clearly doesnt have one....


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Cox)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Optoelectronics February Special !!
Date: 2 Feb 1996 14:45:37 GMT
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Optoelectronics announces a special price for the Scout for the entire month
of February.
The Special price is $399 plus you receive a free CC30 carrying case.  The
regular price for the Scout is $449 and the CC30 has a $10 value.  That's a
savings of $60.
All orders must be received by February 29th.  This special is limited to U.S.

and Canadian customers only.
Contact Optoelectronics at 1-800-327-5912 or 1-954-771-2050.  You must mention

that you saw this special on the Internet.
For further information on the Scout see our Web page:
http://www.optoelectronics.com
Shipping and handling is extra.

Sincerely,

Kevin Cox


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From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
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Subject: Shareware software for ACARS reception?
Date: 2 FEB 96 15:31:47
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Is there shareware available for ACARS reception?

Ken


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:04 1996
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From: Guy Adams <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: TV show freaks
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Nuu Bee wrote:
>
>   I was watching "Police Story" last night and the detectives were using
> Motorola HT-220 Handhelds. Some had UHF duckies and others had VHF
> duckies and they were all able to talk to each other.
>
> What frequency were they using or do they have a special secret type of
> radio system.
>
> Second.....
>  Does anybody know what frequency they use on  "Hawaii Five-O" when they
> say "Patch me thru to McGarrett!"
>
> Anybody have freqs for the "A-Team" or "Knight rider"..."Air Wolf"?????
>
> Thank You
>
> Nuu Bee

So, do you believe the space shuttle uses the CB band too?

Break 1 9 - Houston - you got your ears on?


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From: [e-mail] (Harold Thomas)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: Opto Scout
Date: 2 Feb 1996 16:21:09 GMT
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I'm interested in getting an opto scout.
If you have one to sell please let me know.
Thanks


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Wayne L. Phares)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: No. Virginia freqs
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 96 17:15:23 GMT
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I am looking for freqs in Northern Virginia (Fairfax)

I have the Police Call 96' and have checked the PerCon DB.
In particular I am in search of the freqs that Police and Fire
personel switch to after the call has been dispatched.  I pickup
lots of dispatch traffic but loose them when the "switch to fire
channel 3" or "Go to medic channel 5".

I have used the trucked freqs from POlice Call 96' and PerCon only
to find some cell calls and some plumbers talking between jobs.

Thanks

Wayne.
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (BSARanger)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FAST FOOD FREQUENCIES
Date: 2 Feb 1996 18:25:47 -0500
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try the red, blue and green dot frequerncies... These are non exclusive,
and very easy to license.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:08 1996
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From: "H. David Ingram" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UNIDEN WANTS TO KNOW...
Date: 2 Feb 1996 18:49:28 GMT
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A pl-tone entry feature that allows you to enter the tone used by police,
fire and emergency crews; and if no tone is used it [the scanner] will
accept 0.0 as the entry, therefore allowing other "signals" to come in
that are not part of your programming choices. For example "Amelia
County Sheriff's Office uses 123.0 on 39.240 MHz.  Enter 39.240 as the
frequency ; when the pl tone is requested, enter 123.0 as the entry and
press the "Enter" and the only signal that you will hear will be Amelia
County Sheriff's Office on 39.240 MHz using a pl-tone of 123.0
There you have it. A typical example of what I would like to see in
future Uniden Bearcat scanners :Base, Mobile and Handheld scanners




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You can even transmit your scanned color documents to truckers on
Citizen's Band.




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From: [e-mail] (Mark Zenier)
Subject: Re: need 10 to 150 khz FM demodulator
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in <4eomvr$[e-mail]>, Bruce M. Marshall wrote:
: Does anyone know of a chip that is used to demodulate multiplexed
: signals such as FM sterio, secondary audio programming (SAP) on TV
: sound and SCA on FM broadcast? I thought I could use my HF radio in FM
: mode but I tried it and it didn't work. I finally figured out that
: although the readout goes down to 0 hz it actually won't receive
: anything less than 150 khz (the manual says so and I can hear the
: relay click out.)
: I'm sure there is a small, easy circuit to do this.

Yup.  Here's one I did a few years back.  A one chip superhet SCA decoder.

Sat Oct 19 21:19:14 1991

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Padawer
, Justin Randall) writes:
> In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (m
ark.b.colosia) writes...
> >The subject line says it all.  If any company sells an SCA adaptor or
> >SCA modification suitable for the pro2006 and/or if there are any
> >schematics available for constructing my own....{etc}
>
> I also would be very, very, very interested in seeing such a device!
> Can anyone help?

Ok, here's a repost of an SCA decoder.  Before someone flames me
again for how complex the circuit is, 1) it isn't that complex, it
just looks that way because I dislike ASCII schematics and 2)
it receives all of the sca subcarriers from 62 to 95 Khz unlike one
based on a PLL with a fixed band pass circuit.

I recommend the Mc3361 as a replacement for the Mc3359 since the
Mc3361 has reached jellybean status and is available from three
suppliers (Motorola, Signetics, and Samsung).  If you have enough
experience to build the circuit, you should be able to do the
substition using the suggested circuits in the Motorola (or Signetics
Linear - Communications) data books.

start of old posting ----

Here is a description of an SCA decoder using the Motorola Mc3359
Low Power Narrowband FM IF integrated circuit.

What is SCA

        SCA or Subsidiary Communications Authorization is a method
of piggybacking signals on the normal audio programming from FM
Broadcast stations.  Normally, the audio program occupies
the frequencies (after FM detection) from 0 to 15 Khz, there
is a 19 Khz pilot tone for stereo,  then the Double Sideband
Supressed Carrier Stereo Difference signal takes 38 Khz +/- 15 Khz.
There is room above all that for other signals, using the range
60 to around 100 Khz.  About the only limitation the FCC places
on the signal is how much the SCA signals modulate the main RF
carrier.  Monophonic FM stations can use subcarriers in the range
of 20 to 100 Khz.

        The usual audio signals are narrowband FM subcarriers with a
deviation of +/- 5 Khz.  Common subcarrier frequencies are 67, 75, and
92 Khz.

        There are also FSK and PSK data subcarriers for such uses as
stock market tickertapes and paging.

Content, Property Rights and ECPA

        The signals can be used for whatever the station can
get money for.  Talking newspapers for the blind, "Muzak", and
ethnic programming are signals I've monitored in my area.

        These are not considered public broadcasts, and are covered
under some form of copyright or performance right.  There is some
question that the Electronic Communications Privacy Act may disallow
listening to SCA signals.  So don't try to go into competition with
the program providers, because they are the ones collecting the
subscription payments and the law is on their side.

Theory of Operation

        The Mc3359 is one of several similar chips designed to
be the second IF for a narrowband FM receiver.  It has a local
oscillator, a balanced mixer, a limiting IF amplifier, a FM
quadrature detector.  Also included is an OP amp, and a squelch/
mute circuit which is not used.  It is documented in Motorola's
Linear and Interface Integrated Circuits databook (DL128).
The specifications state that it produces a useful audio signal
with an input of around 10 microvolts.  (Quite a change from
logic thresholds for this digital hacker.)

        In this case, the signal is obtained from the output of the FM
detector inside a FM tuner.  The input resistor (R1) is large to prevent
loading down the tuner's circuitry.  Then a parallel LC tuned circuit
(C1,C2,L1) selects the desired subcarrier.  The Local Osc. frequency
is set by L2, C4 and C5.  This should be in the range of 388 (455 - 67)
Khz to 363 (455 - 92) Khz.  The output of the mixer is filtered by a
three terminal ceramic bandpass filter, X1, (Not a ceramic resonater
used for oscillators).  The limiter input (the output of the filter) is the
pin most senstive to spurious signal pickup.  Keep that wire short.
The limiter output is processed through a quadrature detector, a balanced
mixer combined with a tuned circuit (L3 with an internal capacitor),
to produce the audio frequency signal, deemphasized and filtered by
R3, c11, c12, r4, etc.

Parts

        First try the nearest Motorola distributor.  I got the IC
at a local (Seattle area) retailer called Supertronix.  (Sort of
a local "Radio Shack on Steroids" with a large selection
[phone] ).
It's also in the NTE (and ECG) inventory as a NTE-860 ($$$ warning).
A Mc3357 is similar, but requires more external parts.

        The inductors and bandpass filter are available from DIGI-KEY.
I haven't yet tried the Toko 154ANS-T1020Z for L2, should work. ;-)
The J. W. Miller 9001 is a big ugly wide range thing.

Adjustment

        First, power the circuit up with no input signal, 4 to
9 volts, 3 mA.  Hook the audio output up to your amplifer (about
.5 V signal).  With a DC voltmeter or 'scope across C11, adjust L3
across it's range.  At one end, the voltage should be about .5 V DC,
at the other end the voltage should be about 1 volt below the power
voltage.  The transition should be abrupt.  In the transition area,
adjust L3 so the voltage is halfway between the two extremes.  This
should be the point for the loudest output of random noise.

        If you have a frequency counter, scope, or LF receiver, look
at pin 2 and adjust L2 for the subcarrier you want to try first.  388
Khz is a good bet.  With L3 adjusted, it really isn't that critical.

Hook the input to the FM detector output inside your FM receiver/tuner.
(You'll have to figure this out yourself), and tune to the station
with a SCA subcarrier.  Quality of reception is important.  If the
normal broadcast audio isn't clear, the subcarriers will be drown out
by noise and distortion.  Tune L2, when a signal is there, you'll get
a quiet output, or hear the music.

Even with L1 misadjusted, the the chip is sensitive enough to pick the
subcarrier up.  Adjust L1 for the lowest extraneous noise.
Alternatively, you can hook an audio oscillator to the input, instead of
the FM receiver, set to 67 (or whatever) Khz, .1 to .5 Volt, look at pin 18,
and tune L1 for a peak AC voltage.

Performance

There is still a lot of crud in the audio, but it's good enough to tell
you what's out there.  (Most SCA signals use some sort of compression
to reduce noise, which this circuit doesn't do.)

Mark Zenier  [e-mail]  [e-mail]

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I'd like to know too.  A friend has one and is asking me the same
question.

--
Bert Burland




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:15 1996
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any one get free catolog's on radio's scanner's, cb's, etc
if so please e-mail me the name of the Co. and the telphone number

thax

if where is the scanning room on mirc


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From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
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Subject: Charlotte Frequencies
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We're getting nailed with the second big ice storm in as many months down
here, and I'd like to be able to hear as much as possible.  Who's got
frequencies for Charlotte/Mecklenburg?  I have some, but not all of them.
 Specifically, I'm looking for:

-Charlotte/Mecklenburg Police (800Mhz trunked.  I have some, but I'm not
 sure that I have all of them)

-Duke Power maintenance (supposed to be lotsa ice on the wires tonight)

-NC and SC Highway Patrol (again, I have most...but not all)

-Highway salt/slag/sanding crews

-Public Service freqs. for surrounding counties (Cabarrus, Iredell, Union,
 Gaston, York, SC)

-Anything else you can think of that would be interesting


Thanks in advance!

-Drew in Charlotte-



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:17 1996
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[e-mail](gg ) wrote:
>In <4elodf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (SaltyFishSauce)
>writes:
>>
>>I have it from a reliable source that the FCC uses the Create LP
>>at their monitoring stations!
>>**********************************************************************
>**
>Thats true, not gossip. Just drive by their monitoring station in
>Cerritos. You can see them from the freeway. Good quality concentric
>towers and helical coax lines too.
>You dont see any cheap TV ANTENNAS for their monitor posts.
>P.S They are mounted vertically polarized, so it is real easy to see
>what model of Create antenna they are using.
========================
True, the FCC doesn't use "cheap" antennas. Why should they? It's *OUR*
money they use to buy their antennas.
On reading this group, I find that a *lot* of people here are asking for
help with doing things in such a fashion that I understand that they do
not have any governmental funding behind them. In a case like that, a $50
TV antenna that performs almost as well as a $250+ antenna looks *very*
good. Personally, I doubt that the extra $200 would be cost effective.

Bill Funk



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[e-mail] (My name is...) wrote:
>Has anyone had the chance to compare PD-200 with MESSAGE TRACKER?
>Does anyone have a circuit schematic for the MESSAGE TRACKER? I would
>like to know if they use the same 741 op amp circuit.
>
>thanks,
>Ken
==============
They do not use the same circuit.
I think the MT cable includes a loopback to ensure you are using their
cable. I've tried a WEFAX and a few other generic decoders, and they all
give the message that the cable is missing or not working.

Bill Funk



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Looking to purchase a Kenwood model 742A multi bander, with or without
6 meter module.  Older model 741 also acceptable.  Must be fully
functional and in decent shape.  Will pay reasonable price.
E-Mail with response, please



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From: [e-mail] (Lowell)
Subject: Re: any cool tricks with the sportcat sc150
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[e-mail] (Elmo110860) wrote:

>Looking for modifications and secret tricks for unlocking secrets of
>Uniden
>sportcat sc150.   Please Email or post a message.  Thanks
>[e-mail]

I doubt you'll find any useful mods for the newer Uniden scanners.  If
anyone knows of any, please post!





From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:21 1996
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I'am looking for a cell tracking program strickly for educational purpose of
course.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:22 1996
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Gary Belt wrote:
>
> What shouldn't I do to my Motorola Bag phone?

And what shouldn't I do to my Motorotal DIGTIAL Flip Phone...

Since the procedure for the Analog Microtac phone didn't work on mine.

Steve


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I too recently did the mod using regular 1/8" stereo jack.  I put it on
the left side of the radio, since the 3/32" jack for the SCOUT is on the
right under the power connector.  No problem fitting the jack in the case
at all.

The new jack provides the Transmit, receive, and ground, while the 3/32"
jack for the SCOUT only does Receive and ground.  The 1/8" jack works
well with the cables supplied with the CX12AR interface.  Just lug it in
and go!  Of couse, it lacks the squelch output and a few of the other
pins, which aren't really important to me right now anyway.

What I was curious about was if anyone had been able to fit another kind
of connector, like a 6 or 7-pin mini-DIN, into the radio for this
purpose?  I didn't have one, so I couldn't try it, but it seems like a
good idea, if it fits.

The flat cable thing is a mess, if you ask me... this mechanism works
MUCH better and it doesn't feel like you're about to break anything,
though the little 1/8" stero jacks from RS seem a little dainty.  I hope
to replace it with a sturdier one in the future.

But it works!  Works great!!


[e-mail] (Dean Sepstrup) wrote:
>Scott,
>
>Based on some earlier articles and notes on the AR8000 mailing list, I
>went ahead and converted to stereo mini-jacks (3/32") on the left hand
>side of the unit, near the bottom (opposite from the power connecter). I
>was a little unsure about disasembling a $600 radio that was brand new,
>but there were no surprises. There is plenty of room inside the case for
>the jacks, and the wiring must be done carefully, but the connections are
>all readily accessible when fully disassembled.  The radio interfaces fine
>with my CX12-AR and it's so much easier to hook up, now. Good luck.
>




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From: [e-mail] (Phil Henry)
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     Uniden wants to thank everyone who participated in our recent survey to
determine what features you would like to see in future scanner designs.

     On January 31, we met with the new products and the engineering
departments at Uniden in Ft. Worth and presented all of the ideas that you
submitted.  The six, or so, most commonly requested features were discussed
and very well recieved.  They must still survive engineering cost evaluation,
marketing acceptance, legal review, etc.  However, I believe that you will see

all or most of them in new models that will be out later this year.

     Please do not leave E-Mail asking which features are being considered as
we are not at liberty to say at this time, but as Uniden firms up designs and
permits us to reveal this information, you will be the first to know.



Phil Henry & Richard Barnett
Gray Electronics, Inc.



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Reply-To: [e-mail] (Nevr4Get U)

My scanner has stopped working. It will no longer turn on. I live in the
Los Angeles area. Does anyone know of a good place to take my scanner to
get fixed?????

please i need help.



CHRIS


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Whitehurst)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mobile Scanner Antennas
Date: 3 Feb 1996 02:19:24 GMT
Organization: Centauri War Fund, Inc.
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        Are "mobile scanner antennas" anything more than just a vertical
"rod"??? I wonder if they are any better than using my current cellular phone
antenna for 800 & higher freqs & my 2M antenna for 140-150 MHz & below....???
I just wonder if there are any "good" mobile scanner antennas or are they a
waste of money if you already have an antenna of SOME type? -David.



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:30 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mashville / Minneapolis
Date: 3 Feb 1996 02:34:25 GMT
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Sorry ....that shud be "NASHville" of course



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 25 Channel cordless bandplan needed
Date: 3 Feb 1996 02:44:04 GMT
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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, channels 1 - 15 are authorized and
    the original 10 channels are renumbered 16-25.



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lawrence H. Zielasko)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Case for Pro-60
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 03:19:42 GMT
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On Sun, 28 Jan 1996 00:00:40 GMT, [e-mail] (Bernie Orosz)
wrote:

>Can you still push the buttons, etc. while in the case? I assume it
>has some sort of clear plastic front.
>
>I'm thinking of buying one but don't know what they look like. So, any
>info you can give me would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Bernie

The keypad and display are exposed without an plastic covering.  Some
may prefer the plastic; I don't.  I also have an AOR AR1000 that came
with a case which had the plastic covering.  Over time the plastic
yellowed and became scratched.  The plastic also made the display
difficult to view at times due to glare and reflected light.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Clarke Gholson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cellular
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 04:25:04 GMT
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Does anyone have a list of specific frequencies of cellular towers?  I
once saw one but have lost it.  The actual freq pairs were listed.


Thanks
73, Clarke  Highland IN Vol FD

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (The Analog Kid)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cleveland Metro Police Cruiser Numbering
Date: 3 Feb 96 04:48:30 GMT
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This is an idea I came across while sitting here at work...

I am a bit new to the Cleveland Metropolitan area, and since I came here
I have been jotting down the numbers of the police cruiser I observe in
various suburbs to get a feel for what department I here on a commonly
used frequency or two.  Maybe somebody knows for sure, but thus far, I
have observed the following cruiser numbers, and the important part is
the first two digits:

18xx Brecksville PD             52xx North Olmsted PD
19xx Broadview Heights PD       55xx Oakwood Village PD
33xx Fairview Park PD           61xx Parma Heights PD
36xx Glenwillow PD              67xx Shaker Heights PD
39xx Independence PD            68xx Solon PD
48xx Middleburg Heights PD      74xx Walton Hills PD
                                77xx Westlake PD

The further observation that I made is that both columns of this list are
in order numerically and alphabetically, respectively.  My hypothesis is
this:  Cuyahoga County has an agreement with the inherent municipalities
to be assigned a two-digit municipality number, which would be prefixed
to any further two-digit (or more) unit number for the maintenance of
radio traffic and mutual aid situations, and these are done
alphabetically with assigned numbers beginning somewhere higher than 01
so that the county can insert it's own law enforcement divsions.  This
could be similar to the way Ohio County Sheriff's Offices have been
numbered alphabetically by county name.

Maybe I am totally off my rocker, but if this is true, and some kind soul
out there has a complete list for Cuyahoga and surrounding counties, I
would greatly appreciate having a copy of this information emailed to me.

Also, there are always exceptions to the hypothesis...

Cleveland, Parma, North Royalton, Strongsville, Brookpark and Lakewood
cruisers have all been observed to not follow this format.

Thanx in advance,

-----------------------*********************----------------------------------
Sean G. Douglas KB8IXP       ************* Internet: [e-mail]
NWSO Canton-Akron              ********    LandLine: 216 888-6945
N. Central Ohio Skywarn          ******    NetName: The Analog Kid
Net Controller                    *****    Thoughts: When I leave I don't
Vice-President NWOCAMS           ****         know what I'm hoping to find,

P. O. Box 29055                 ***           and when I leave I don't know
Parma, Ohio 44129-0055           **           what I'm leaving behind...





From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:36 1996
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From: Peter Kamilakis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need an expert opinion on scanner/paging question
Date: 3 Feb 1996 05:31:53 GMT
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I tune into an interesting frequency sometimes on my
scanner, and I cannot quite figure out what it is.
It occurs at 152.150, and what happens is I hear two tones
(like rescue tones), followed by what sounds like someone
talking on an answering machine, saying something like
"Bob, call home when you get a chance".  This is not a
front end overload from another frequency, because it is
crystal clear.  I am clueless as to what this could be,
although I suspect that is some kind of paging thing.
Anyone ever run into something like this before?

pnk



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (scanner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New WWW site.
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 05:33:15 GMT
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Hello, there is a new WWW site with lots of good scanner information:
             http://www.wolfenet.com/~daydream
                                                      Check it out...



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:37 1996
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From: Blaine Tessier <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-46 Unmodifiable?
Date: 3 Feb 1996 05:50:01 GMT
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I have tried with no success to modify my Pro-46.  It is possible, as I
noticed in Popular Communications February 1996 pg41.  The advertisement
from Cellular Security Group [phone] states they can unlock full
800 MHz for about $40.00 US on this unit.  If anyone knows how this is
accomplished in detail, please Email help.

                                   Too Cheap To Pay!!!



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:38 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Poor Performance of RS Telescoping Scanner Antenna???
Date: 3 Feb 1996 06:05:45 GMT
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When using the Rs telescoping ant in the 108-200 mhz range you want to have
the ant totally extended EXCEPT for the section just above the coil. This
should be collapsed. You will find that it is outstanding on HAM and
aircraft signals using this configuration.

For low band work...have it completely extended.


Tom
Rainbow V 1.11 for Delphi - Test Drive



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Mantoudis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Poor Performance of RS Telescoping Scanner Antenna???
Date: 3 Feb 1996 07:17:40 GMT
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Michael Martin) says:

>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>>
>>Last night I bought a telescoping whip antenna from Radio Shack. This
>>is the one with the center loading coil and BNC connector.
>>
>>I tried it out and I'm kinda underwhelmed with it's performance as
>>compared to the stock duckie that came with my PRO46. The thing does
>>better around 33 mhz, but around 150 - 160 mhz it really sucks. And
>>800 mhz, well..... what 800 mhz.
>>
>>I tried playing with different lengths, and it makes a little
>>difference. But nowhere near as good as the stock antenna.
>>
>>So I'm wondering if this is typical or if I'm doing something stupid?
>>Any ideas?
>
>I've been using that antenna for about 3-4 months and am very happy with the
>increased reception quality.  It is true that you have to adjust it for the
>particular frequencies you are monitoring.

        The trick with this RS antenna is that when you listen to anything
above around 50MHz, you extend the whole thing, and then retract only the one
segment which is just above the center coil.  That should get you
excellent performance.  Works for me, and I have also seen other people
mention this here before.  Good luck.

        Mike.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:41 1996
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From: Jim Dantin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Computer Interface Mod
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 07:55:04 -0600
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I'd like to hear from other AR8000 computer interface users on the subject of
software - what are you using to communicate with the AR8000? There's a few
commercial packages that seem like overkill for simple memory dump and restore

functions, while Windows Terminal or some other communications package seems a

little too primative.

Does anyone have a package that seems to be targeted at uploading and download
ing
without all the frequency database functions?

As an historical note, the Microsoft Access database that I developed and had
posted on Vic Healy's Web page could really use a module to do the communicati
ons
with the radio. I have not made any significant improvements in the database s
ince
it was posted. The database is freeware and will stay that way, so any
communication modules must be freeware also.

I looked into writing the module in Access Basic, but really don't have the ti
me
or experience. Any help from interested parties would be appreciated.

Jim Dantin
[e-mail] (mail checked every few days)
[e-mail] (online 8a-4p central time M-F


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:44 1996
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From: Jim Dantin <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: AR8000 Computer Interface Mod
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 08:05:53 -0600
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I'd like to hear from other AR8000 computer interface users on the subject of
software - what are you using to communicate with the AR8000? There's a few
commercial packages that seem like overkill for simple memory dump and restore

functions, while Windows Terminal or some other communications package seems a

little too primative.

Does anyone have a package that seems to be targeted at uploading and download
ing
without all the frequency database functions?

As an historical note, the Microsoft Access database that I developed and had
posted on Vic Healy's Web page could really use a module to do the communicati
ons
with the radio. I have not made any significant improvements in the database s
ince
it was posted. The database is freeware and will stay that way, so any
communication modules must be freeware also.

I looked into writing the module in Access Basic, but really don't have the ti
me
or experience. Any help from interested parties would be appreciated.

Jim Dantin
[e-mail] (mail checked every few days)
[e-mail] (online 8a-4p central time M-F


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR-8000 or MVT7100??
Date: 3 Feb 1996 09:25:05 -0500
Organization: panix
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NNTP-Posting-Host: panix3.panix.com

In article <4epeht$[e-mail]>, BGK <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>   [e-mail] (Sam Hall) wrote:
>>In article <4e8atd$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan
>>Gingras) wrote:
>>
>>> I am looking into either the Yupiteru MVY-7100, or the AOR AR-8000. Both
>>> look like great scanners. The Yupi seems only to lack computer control,
>>> and alphanumeric tagging. Computer control is not that important to me,
>>> so which one is better? I have heard that the Yupi is built better.. Some
>>> believe that the RF performance is significantly better on the Yupi.
>My understanding is that the AR8000 has a ferrite core antenna built in - rea
d
> AM broadcast reception. Still havn't gotten the Yupiteru 7100 to do that yet
.

The MVT-7200 does that.


--
Mike Schuster       |        [e-mail] | [e-mail]
------------------- | [e-mail] | [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:45 1996
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From: Erik Karas <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden dead or do I need a New Battery??
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 11:28:46 -0800
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I have a Uniden Sportcat.  All of a sudden it won't recharge anymore
and it won't work even if the power cord is connected.  Does this just
mean I need a new battery pack?? Or it is something else.  Are these the
normal circumstances when one these battery packs goes out.

Thanks alot,

ERik


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Stanford Lifeflight freqs.
Date: 3 Feb 1996 12:39:43 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>Does anybody have a list of Stanford (CA) Lifeflight and CALSTAR
>helicopter frequencies?  Email me if you do, thanks!

Lifeflight/Calstar(Shared)

854.0125 Crystal Peak
852.2875 Mt. Allison
854.0625 Mt.Beacon
853.7875 Mt.Diablo

There are other users on these systems(cement trucks on crystal
peak,etc.)...they usually switch to the "ground contact" channel for the
area they are responding to. The local fire departments usually set up
the landing zones so they tend to use those channels. Some common
channels are 154.280(fire "white-1") and 156.075 (Calcord) here in the
So.Bay/Santa Cruz/Monterey areas. They have programmable radios so they
can come up just about anywhere.

Mr.News




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (mapman)
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Subject: National Scanning Convention info
Date: 3 Feb 1996 15:46:43 GMT
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Did anyone go to the convetion last year?

I plan to go this July and would like info on the area; places to stay, where
to eat, etc...

Thanks in advance :-)




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:49 1996
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From: Robert K Dixon <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: FS/ Sony 2010
Date: 3 Feb 1996 16:11:18 GMT
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Robert K Dixon <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> Robert K Dixon <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >
> > For sale Sony 2010. It,s been a great radio but I have recently
> > purchased a Drake R8A to take its place. Orig owners manual,box,
> > power supply come with the radio. I have an outside portable
> > longwire I'll throw in, along with some great utility frequency
> > files. Cost is only 215.00 e-mail for complete discription
> > thanks
>



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (mapman)
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Subject: Frequency Fan Club
Date: 3 Feb 1996 16:19:31 GMT
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I saw an address and 800# for this club in the back of "Beyond Police Call",
1994 issue.

Is the address and phone number still correct?




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:51 1996
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From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: STANDARD 568 CELL MOD
Date: 3 Feb 1996 16:35:59 GMT
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Does anyone happen to know the cell mod for the Standard 568 HT?

                  -Jeff


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From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Log Periodic Ant
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[e-mail](gg ) wrote:

>>I have it from a reliable source that the FCC uses the Create LP
>>at their monitoring stations!

>Thats true, not gossip.

You can't see the brand names on those antennas.  The CREATE line
comes from off-shore, and I believe government entities are required
to buy "American" first.  Those LP's may well NOT be from CREATE.

>You dont see any cheap TV ANTENNAS for their monitor posts.

So what do you think the FCC uses to monitor TV broacasts?  Longwires?
Look again.  FCC monitoring sites have a number of TV antennas.....
cheap or not, I can't attest.


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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:53 1996
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From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Advice-Bearcat 9000XLT-U
Date: 3 Feb 1996 16:39:53 GMT
Organization: CompuServe HamNet
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Message-ID: <4f034p$4j8$[e-mail]>

Don't be suckered into thinking that a model of radio like the 9000XLT
ends in -U or whatever. It's a ploy by the advertiser to track which of
his ads you used.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lou Milrad)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Yupiteru MVT 8000 (price reduced)
Date: 3 Feb 1996 16:41:20 -0500
Organization: Passport
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Price is now $450.00 US plus shipping.

The MVT 8000 is 200 channel ac/dc scanner with a mounting bracket for
mobile use and comes with a cigarette lighter adapter although it can be
hard wired.
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.


Lou Milrad VE3TRY
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Murphy MH113 857-3027)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: IRC Channel
Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Date: 3 Feb 1996 16:45:34 GMT
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Bob Salamone ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have seen a few posts regarding a scanner IRC Channel (#scanner). I
: have check it several times and have not seen anybody there. Does
: anyone use it to talk about scaning or scanning related issues?


I think this is a very good idea!!  I spend a lot of time on the irc (both
the undernet and the otehr (upper??) net.  If someone would like to do this,
and but a bot (ScanBot)  up to hold the channels, then let me know.  I do not
know how to set up a bot on the channels, though.  I do know there are
those bots that do a lot of things (welcome people, id people who register
with them, store message for people, etc).  If someone would like to do
this and would like my help in the administration of the bots, then let me
know.  You can email me (see sig file below).  On the nets I am known as
Jon, or Jonn or Jon1 (there are a lot of Johns [Jons] out there).




------------------------  begin sig file  ----------------------------------

John Murphy, Asst Technical Coordinator
North Dakota Interactive Video Network
Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota 58707

email:  [e-mail]
voice:  [phone] (Voice mail available)
fax:    [phone]



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:56 1996
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From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 BNC Loose - Case Removal
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 96 16:52:18 GMT
Organization: Javiation, Bradford, U.K.
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In article <4c9f4o$[e-mail]> [e-mail]  writes:

> This is a great scanner but poorly laid out from a mechanical
> standpoint. Hopefully I won't have to do that again. By the way I did
> not remove the knobs since they are glued in place with a light coat
> of silicon cement to keep them in place. Good luck! If you find an
> easier way post it.

I'm a little bit late noting this post but as I at home browsing through
the group I thought I'd add to the above.

The AR8000 is easy to dissassemble / assemeble providing you have
the correct tools. A good set of small screwdrivers and a pair of long
nosed pliers will suffice.

If you are going to dissassmble the AR8000 IT IS ESSENTIAL to remove the
three rubber knobs on the top and the THREE LOCKING NUTS that secure
these in place. They are not "glued" in place or anything similar with
any form of "cement". Removing the locking nuts will allow the board with
the rotary dial/on/off and squelch controls be removed easily.

Removing this board will allow considerable easier access to the BNC
connection.




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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Cellular
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Organization: The National Capital FreeNet
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Clarke Gholson ([e-mail]) writes:
> Does anyone have a list of specific frequencies of cellular towers?  I
> once saw one but have lost it.  The actual freq pairs were listed.
>
>

Search from 869-894MHz in 30kHz steps. Mobile side is 45MHz lower.


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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:58 1996
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Subject: Re:Cordless Phone Survey
Message-ID: <4f064j$[e-mail]>
From: Martin Bleiwas <bleiwass@198.4.75.45>
Date: 3 Feb 1996 17:30:59 GMT
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Hi, I am interested in the cordless antenna that you posted. Where would
I be able to purchase that unit.  Thanks, Marty

"E" Mail me at [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:37:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO 2035 Mods
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 17:33:46 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jerryke7ua) wrote:

>Being new to this group, I'm sure this question has been asked before.

>I've read in some posting the PRO 2035 can not be modified for cellular
>freqs. I just recently read in Monitoring Times about a Downconverter. Any
>other possibilities??

That "Virtual Down Converter" works.....after a fasion.   It's easy
enough to implement.  The best approach would probably be to replace
the CPU with a European version.....Javiation in the UK sells them.

There are all kinds of "mods" that can be done to the PRO-2035, from
Extended memories of 16,000 channels to S-meters and much more.  All
are complex enough that you won't find them in a 1-paragraph text file
on some Internet site, though.

Rgds,

Bill

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC200XLT Antennas Connection Problem
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 17:33:47 GMT
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[e-mail] (Robert Barile) wrote:


>       I have a BC200XLT (2 years old) and I have a question about the
>       antenna connection inside the unit.

>       Recently I noticed poor reception and it improved when I slightly twisted
>       the antenna. I also noticed that the socket turns slightly when you twist th
e
>       antenna into the socket. I took the unit apart and it is obvious that the
>       soldier connection is bad.

>       I seem to recall that this subject came up befoer in this news group.
>       I don't remember exactly what the best solution was. It seems to me that
>       soldiering a short lead that will bend and twist would be a good fix.
>
>       Does anyone have any sugestions?

Not sure if I follow you there, but tighten the BNC connector so that
it does not move, and then resolder the connections.

Bill

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:01 1996
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 2035 Owners / Euro-board is great
Message-ID: <4f06b4$[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 17:34:48 GMT
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[e-mail] (Mark 7996) wrote:

>I just installed mine in about 10 minutes, no soldering.

>Cellular is right on the money.

Does it have 30 kHz Search Steps?

Bill




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:02 1996
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From: Joseph Cardani <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trunked systems
Date: 3 Feb 1996 18:17:47 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> I'm sure that you've been asked this question a hundred times, but i'm new t
o
> this group...
>
> Is there anyone who can point me in the right direction for some info on
> listening to trunked systems
>
> is there a FAQ or anything??
>
> thanks
> [e-mail]
> KB0GUS
>

Josh,

Here are a few tips that I use for trunked radio monitoring:

1.  Find all of the frequencies in the trunking group and enter them
    in your scanner.

2.  Do not use the delay function on any of the channels above.

3.  Lock out the data channel (identified by a constant buzzing sound)
    This channel may change daily, so remember to unlock the one used
    the prior day.

4.  Select the fastest speed available.

This method is the best so far as I know until there is a device to
read the trunking data channel and follow the conversation.

The above method works well, except when the system gets crowded.

Try to find out what trunking system is being used. There are 3 main
systems currently: Motorola, GE-Errikson, and LTR (EF Johnson).
The GE system is identified by the "We bring good life" tones at the
end of each transmission. Commtronics Engineering has a device to
eliminate these tones from the trans, allowing the scanner to resume.
Bill Cheek is the owner of the company and he is a regular in this
newsgroup. In addition, a company called Connect Systems
in Ventura Ca, has a device to display uers of an LTR system.

There is no Motorola or GE device to allow proper tracking, that I
know currently.

If you need any clarifications or have more questions,
feel free to email me.

Joe Cardani




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dwayne S. Byrd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need an expert opinion on scanner/paging question
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 18:19:06 GMT
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Peter Kamilakis <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I tune into an interesting frequency sometimes on my
>scanner, and I cannot quite figure out what it is.
>It occurs at 152.150, and what happens is I hear two tones
>(like rescue tones), followed by what sounds like someone
>talking on an answering machine, saying something like
>"Bob, call home when you get a chance".  This is not a

Sounds exactly like a voice pager.  I didn't pull out a frequency
list, but 152.150 would seem to be in the right neighborhood.  With a
voice pager, you dial the pager number, and after a beep, you speak a
brief message that is then transmitted to the specified pager where it
is played through a small built-in speaker.

I get the impression that alphanumeric pagers have now far surpassed
voice pagers in terms of sales and use.  But voice pagers used to be
quite popular.

Dwayne
KC4POI



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Barker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: POCSAG,MESSAGE TRACKER
Date: 3 Feb 1996 20:16:42 GMT
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My friend says the Message Tracker hardware is totally different than
the one they try to get  you to put together for the PD102 program.

I have Message Tracker and I love it.  I have tried that cable with PD102
and it DOES NOT work.  I cannot find anyone that can successfully build a
working version of the PD102 cable from the limited information given in
what is downloaded in text.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:05 1996
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From: Collin Anderson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: For Sale IC R7000
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 21:03:09 -0600
Organization: Phone = 505-853-2157, Kirtland AFB,NM
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For Sale
  ICOM R7000 receiver. FULL Coverage from 25 Meg to 2 Gig. 1 year old
I am asking 1400 dollars or best offer.(hard to find full coverage
receivers anymore, so here is your chance!)

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (J.R. Pitts)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 wandering birdie problem
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 21:28:57 GMT
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I don't own an AR8000 (yet!)  but am seriously considering one. If I
were to get one and had the BNC problem, is there any reason why not,
or would it help matters at all, to use a BNC coupler and attach the
antennae to that?

J.R.




[e-mail] (Frederick Kelcz) wrote:


>>  Fred, please tell me more about your loose BNC problem. Did you
>>fix it OK ? I have the same thing on my AR8000, any advice from
>>someone who has been there before will be appreciated.

>Doug,

>I have emailed you with details, but briefly - it is not easy to fix and EEB
>says there is no room inside to put a commercial grade BNC with good
>lock nut washer.  Am therefore having it tightened under warranty and
>when it gets back I will glue the BNC to the case and buy a lower stress
>whip (comes on and off easier).  GROVE repair service did not offer
>a fix for this well publicized problem.  Does Javiathon have anyting to add
>on your side of the ocean?

>Fred
>N9SLR
>Frederick Kelcz, PhD, MD
>Dept. of Radiology
>University of Wisconsin, Madison




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Subject: Re: Campbell CA. Freg.
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Steve Abbott wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Just moved to Campbell, CA. (from Santa Clara) and would like to get
> the Campbell area (i.e. Police, Fire, etc.) frequencies.  I believe
> that the Police just recently move to the 800Mhz band and I have not
> found the frequency.  If anyone has them please post and/or e-mail to
> me.  I THANK YOU!
>
> Steve
> [e-mail]

Hi Steve,

I'm here in Campbell on business for 2 weeks, and found Campbell PD
on the Following:

                Primary      482.4625
                Secondary    482.3375
                Wireless Mic 170.245  - used when offices arrives to
                                        record the incident with a
                                        video camera in the cruiser.

San Jose PD can be found on the Following:

                Channel 1    460.200     northest
                Channel 2    460.325     northwest
                Channel 3    460.425     east
                Channel 4    460.475     southwest
                Channel 5    460.400     central
                Channel 6    460.525     southeast
                Channel 7    460.025     tactical
                Channel 8    460.100     citywide (car to car)

If you find any WEB sites or Frequencies list for the San Jose area,
can you also send them to me?

Thanks,
Bob


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Eugene Kadish)
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Subject: Any mod's for Bearcat BC700A?
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Just got a Uniden Bearcat BC700A.  Are there any mod's available for
this model?  Checked ftp sites but can't find anything.

Thanks for any info.

Eugene



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Just got a Uniden Bearcat BC700A.  Are there any mod's available for
this model?  Checked ftp sites but can't find anything.

Thanks for any info.

Eugene




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:10 1996
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In article <[e-mail]>, Erik Karas
<[e-mail]> writes:

>I have a Uniden Sportcat.  All of a sudden it won't recharge anymore
>and it won't work even if the power cord is connected.  Does this just
>mean I need a new battery pack?? Or it is something else.  Are these the
>normal circumstances when one these battery packs goes out.

   I have just about the same problem. Just one day it stopped working. It
won't charge, won't turn on. I discharged the battery, and there was some
juice in it, but it won't recharge. It's a Uniden Sportcat SC150B. Any
suggestions?


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Lundgren)
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Brian J. Rueger ([e-mail]) penned:
: Does anyone know if there is a cassette tape available that will record for
: greater than 120 minutes?  I am looking for a tape that will record 90
: minutes per side for a total of 3 hours.

: Thanks
: Brian

In the back of electonics mags, and nuts & volts, there are ads for
T.R.'s that will record 8 hours on a tape.  apparently this is done by
slowing the sped down someawhat.  But 3 hours is doable.  (Oh, how I
hate that word.  Now I'm starting to use it.)  Er, easily done.

BTW, I've had poor results with the thinner tapes that have a lot of
tape on the cassette.  It seems to have this affinity for the capstan.
Just loves to embrace it, with consequent negative results.

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:12 1996
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[e-mail] (Nuu Bee) wrote:

>  I was watching "Police Story" last night and the detectives were using
>Motorola HT-220 Handhelds. Some had UHF duckies and others had VHF
>duckies and they were all able to talk to each other.

>What frequency were they using or do they have a special secret type of
>radio system.

In the real workd this can and does work.  I know a number of fire
departments that either have or used to operate with a cross-band
repeater system.  This to allow a dept on UHF or communicate with the
others that are on VHF.  Or to allow the intra-county units to monitor
and participate on the neighboring county's details.  This setup also
allows for a wider area for a local repeater poor department to have a
county wide paging repeater.

>Second.....
> Does anybody know what frequency they use on  "Hawaii Five-O" when they
>say "Patch me thru to McGarrett!"

Yes it is 0.000Mhz.

>Anybody have freqs for the "A-Team" or "Knight rider"..."Air Wolf"?????

Again this also, is on 0.000Mhz.  These show are out of production and
not event being filmed.

>Thank You

Your Welcome,

>Nuu Bee

Old Bee



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Peter Kamilakis <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I tune into an interesting frequency sometimes on my
>scanner, and I cannot quite figure out what it is.
>It occurs at 152.150, and what happens is I hear two tones
>(like rescue tones), followed by what sounds like someone
>talking on an answering machine, saying something like
>"Bob, call home when you get a chance".  This is not a
>front end overload from another frequency, because it is
>crystal clear.  I am clueless as to what this could be,
>although I suspect that is some kind of paging thing.
>Anyone ever run into something like this before?

You are hearing a voice paging system...  Old fashion - but, they DO
exist.  The frequency you mention is an RCC frequency used for mobile
radio-phones operated through the operators of a telephone answering
exchange and carry radio - telepphone links.  Exactly what you heard
and how your above mentioned system works depends.  You may have heard
them page to a pager only, into a moble units reciver or ????   Smoe
of the techs or the owners of these facilities are willing to give
general information about their system as long as you approach them in
a friendly level headed manor.  (And do not come off as a wierdo, but
a curious scanner listener.)



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:15 1996
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That's one idea that makes me say, "Gee, I wish I had thought of that".
If you could get one of thoose large LCD display watches, it would be
easy to see on tape.  I dunno about the scanner display tho.  Might be a
problem.  But yeah, good idea.  actually the audio quality should be real
good.

Mr.News ([e-mail]) penned:
: In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
: >
: >[e-mail] (Brian J. Rueger) wrote:
: >>Does anyone know if there is a cassette tape available that will
: record for
: >>greater than 120 minutes?  I am looking for a tape that will record 90
: >>minutes per side for a total of 3 hours.
:
: Use a VCR with a added twist....

: Hook up an old video camera to the VCR and point it at the scanner!

: Now you know what freq was active at the time.

: You can even put a small "disposable" lcd clock/watch next to the
: scanner so you know what time the freq "hit".


: Mr.News


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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:16 1996
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I am traveling to the Orlando and Tampa (Florida) areas in a week or so
and would like some information on federal law enforcement freqs in the
area.  Specifically need DEA, FBI, ATF, Marshals, and Secret Service.
Also interested in FDLE stuff.  The more detailed the better.

Thanks in advance.

DOUG



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Subject: Re: FS/ Sony 2010
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Please send me the details on the sony 2010





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Subject: +++ Bearcar BC2 Scanner/Detector for sale +++
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        I have a Bearcat BC-2 Multi band Scanner (that I have hardly used)
        for sale.

        It's a pretty neat device in that not only you can just punch in the
        state that you are in (and it picks up Police, Highway Patrol, DOT,
        weather, etc.) It also alerts you to the presence of radio waves in
        the vicinity (has a large red light and beeps). That way it offers
        protection from Vascar, airplanes, etc). It retails for $250+ and
        mine looks brand new. Includes cigarett lighter plug, mounting
        brakets, car radio antenna splitter/and wire antenna (that attaches
        to your windshield with small suction cups).

        $$ Best Offer.

        >>> Please include this message for reference <<<
        ======  S. Alavi  [[e-mail]]  [phone] (H)  ========



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Cordless Phones?
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Time Bomb ([e-mail]) writes:
>>This is decent info.  Don't forget:
>>49.670  49.770  49.830  49.845  49.860  49.875  49.890  49.930  49.970
>>49.990
>
> Those above numbers I have found great activity on. Regarding Cordless Phone
s,
> are there different frequencies for different phones?
> I have a homebase 50 channel Netset Scanner. It works well and is very
> enjoyable!
>

Most new cordless phones now have all ten channels and are starting to
have all 25 as well. The phones will choose a "clear" channel out of the
10 or 25 available. Only the older ones would have fixed frequnecies.

Those 49MHz frequencies posted are only the handset side. So they are not
usually monitored. You usually would want both sides of the conversation
therefore the 46MHz side is the best bet.

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:20 1996
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From: PHIL DIAZ <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: GMRS equipment?
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dear kevin,

the general radio mobile service, hence GRMS,units run in the upper uhf
frequencies and are great radios for personal use. the FCC allocated
this band a long time ago and few people know about it. but you pay the
FCC $80 for a five year license (no testing involved) and that covers the
entire household no matter how many radios. i don't know what the rules
as far as advertising goes, on the net. so i'm not sure how much i can
tell you, because it's part of my business. but i can say if you would
like more specifics, you could call me at (520-772-3892) and i could fill
in the blanks for you.

                                good luck

                                 phil   [e-mail] (Kevin
Rogers) wrote:
> am looking for a GMRS mobile unit (25 watts) and handheld units (2 or
>more watts) here in the Portland,OR area. i am not having any luck finding
>ANYONE who knows what i am talking about. can anyone here tell me where i
>could find such equipment and maybe some average price info?
>thank you very much for any information.
>kevin




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:21 1996
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[e-mail] wrote:
: Anyone have good City of Chicago frequencies for the cold snap?

453.675         Heating Compliance Enforcement Units
453.825         Dept. of Human Services, Fire & Weathering Sheltering Ops.

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From: [e-mail] (Harold Hackman)
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Jonathan,

I saw a an AR8000 modified for computer control and Opto Scout control
using a RJ11 connector in the 8000. Neat looking and very easy to use.

Regards,

Harold



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MHM ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]>,
:    [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey) wrote:
: >Bill Hammon ([e-mail]) writes:
: >> In article <[e-mail]>,
: >> [e-mail] wrote:

: >>     -->Is it possible to listen in on Cordless Phones using a scanner?

: >> No it is not.  Your congressman has voted to make it illeagal to listen t
o
: >> such transmissions, making it impossible for you to monitor them.  You ma
y
: >> now talk on your cordless phone, knowing that everything you say is as sa
fe
: >> as a land line.  Have a nice day :-P

(Snip)


BOY this guy hasn't played with his scanner enough i get cordless phones
everyday



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:25 1996
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From: "Michael F. Nelson (Stayin' Alive Raleigh, NC)" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: triangle.forsale,misc.forsale.non-computer,alt.forsale,comp.forsale,misc.forsale,va.forsale,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,triangle.radio,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner,rec.autos.marketplace,rec.autos.misc,alt.autos,milw.forsale.autos,nj.market.autos,fj.fleamarket.autos,alt.auto.parts.wanted,nc.charlotte.forsale,dc.forsale.misc,dc.forsale,atl.forsale
Subject: BMW Motorcycle 1984 R65LS
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 07:32:55 -0500
Organization: News & Observer Public Access
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For sale:
1984 BMW R65LS (650cc motorcycle Limited Sport)
Red, 50,000 miles
New - Tires, Battery, Brake Pads, Seat, Paint
Asking $3,000
E-Mail [e-mail]
call [phone]
Raleigh, NC 27608



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (marc_k)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 wandering birdie problem
Date: 4 Feb 1996 08:32:26 GMT
Organization: Escape.Com Internet Access and Services
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Jonathan Clough ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]>
:            [e-mail] "Frederick Kelcz" writes:

: Morning Fred,

: < [snip] Does Javiathon have anyting to add
: > on your side of the ocean?

: Mmm...not sure if I'm half Company half man now :-)

: The loose BNC "problem" was a little more apparent on early versions - we
: had a few customers come back to us about it. AOR said they addressed the
: problem and in the last 12/18 months or so I cannot recall any direct
: customer complaints re loose BNC connectors.

: Its only in recent weeks and on threads here on r.r.s that this
: "problem" seems to have appeared - the chances of this "problem" is probably

: increased for those who change antennas on a regular basis.

: To tighten the lock nut is not too difficult but be careful and don't
: attempt brain suggery with a broken bottle - make sure you have the
: correct tools. Dissasemble the AR8000 by removing the two screws in
: the battery compartment and the two small black srews on the side (just
: the front half will do). Split the radio in half placing the front half
: to one side.

: Remove the three rubber kobs from the top and the three locking nuts
: around the On/Off, Squelch and Rotary Dial. These (the locking nuts) are
: probably the hardest things to remove as they are "down the hole".  If
: you do not have a specific tool a pair of fine tipped long nose pliers
: should be OK.

: Remove the two screws at the bottom of the top circuit board. About on third

: of the way up on either side of the board close to the edge are two white
: connector blocks labled J4-1 & J4-2. You will see though the innermost "hole
"
: the leg of the battery contacts slighlty bent over. This board will lift
: out but be careful the two battery contacts - to make life easier you could
: just straighten them slightly.

: The lower board and BNC connector should now be visible and allow
: access to the locking nut. By removing the three retaining screws on the
: bottom board you can also lift this board away together with the top
: plastic section and BNC socket from the bottom case which may also make
: life a little easier. Again a pair of small long nosed pliers should allow
: you to tighten the locking nut quite easily. If you consider adding some
: form of adhesive I would suggest using some specific Adhesive designed for
: use with threaded fasteners.

: Re-assmeble being careful to ensure the two battery contacts are located
: correctly in the two connector blocks. You may wish to bend the end over
: slightly just to stop them "falling" out when changing batteries.

Your best bet is to use a liquid thread-locking product.
One that I am familar with is called Locktite...they manufacture 2
versions... 1.Blue:can be removed with normal hand tools easily, but
holds tightly under normal use.
2.Red:is virtually permanent under almost ANY circumstances!
This stuff generally needs an impact wrench or a chisel to remove the
fastener!
In your situation, I recommend the blue, as if the connector ever HAS to
be removed, the red version will render this nearly impossible!
If it turns out that the blue is inadequate, then you can always redo the
job with the red.


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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:28 1996
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From: Leo <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: sale-pro-43
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 10:12:42 -0500
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I have a Pro-43 I'm looking to sell, its been used for about
20 hours total. Taking best offer.
Thanks,
Leo LaChance

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (PjB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How much is R7000 worth?
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 10:30:04 -0800
Organization: thornyvinemusic
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Glenn Hansen) wrote:

__So would I if you would sell it to me for that.  To get the one I own you
__would have to send me at least $1000.

Wow. Thats pretty close to your annual income. Maybe you should budget
that bottle-return money a little more carefully, son.......


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:29 1996
Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!news
From: idjit <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mobile, Alabama freqs?
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 12:21:40 -0600
Organization: idjit
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Hi,

  Does anyone have a list of interesting frequencies for the Mobile,
Alabama area? (law enforcement, etc) Thanks...John


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:30 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1!darwin
From: [e-mail] (Darwin Teague)
Subject: frozen LCD display?
X-Nntp-Posting-Host: dorite.iquest.net
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (News Admin)
Organization: IQuest Internet, Inc.
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Date: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 12:42:52 GMT
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This morning it was about 10 below and I noticed something odd with the
LCD display on my Pro 34. The numbers on the display were changing VERY
slowly. When it locked in a channel, the numbers didn't lock in
immediately, it took it a fraction of a second to form. How cold would
it have to be before they quit working all together?

Would extreme cold also slow down the processor?


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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:31 1996
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From: Michael Seagroves <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ: AR8000 US Band Plan
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 13:27:18 -0500
Organization: ICNET... Your Link To The Internet... +1.313.998.0090
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Does anyone know if the is a new US Band Plan that you can download.

Thanks

Mike


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:32 1996
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From: Michael Seagroves <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ: AR8000 US Band Plan
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 13:28:01 -0500
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Does anyone know if the is a new US Band Plan that you can download.

Thanks

Mike


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How Good is the Bearcat BC860XLT???
Date: 4 Feb 1996 13:55:10 GMT
Organization: Bell Laboratories, Naperville, IL
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Summary: good value
Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:27226 rec.radio.scanner:45038

In article <4evmjb$[e-mail]>,
 <[e-mail]> wrote:

    >Is this scanner worth the price

Yes, I think it's quite a good value in a lower-mid range model
if you buy it at discount, e.g., mail order or at Best Buy stores.
It's an excellent choice for a first time scanner owner or as
a backup scanner for someone who owns a premium model.

The BC860XLT has odd-shaped keys and there's a glare from the glossy
case finish, but it's good, predictable performer save for images.
The low priced BC860XLT I used was cleaner, RF-wise, than the
more expensive, but disappointing BC890XLT and Radio Shack
PRO-2036 I tested.

For a full review, read  "The  Uniden  Bearcat BC860XLT,"
in Monitoring Times, May 1995.


    >or are there better ones out there????

Yes, you can buy better, but it will cost more. Check out the
Uniden/Bearcat BC9000XLT, with a street price of about $380.
The pricey Radio Shack PRO-2042 is another option, but buy it
mail order or wait for a sale.

I 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 measurements
 Dec 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-2040
 Feb 1996 - Radio Shack PRO-2042

Note: Reprints of Monitoring Times articles  are  available
for   $2.00   each  from  Grove  Enterprises,  PO  Box  98,
Brasstown, NC 28902, tel. [phone].

NOTE: I don't get any part of the $2.00.
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:35 1996
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From: Charles Kuhlman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: frozen LCD display?
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 14:08:11 -0500
Organization: UltraNet Communications, Inc.
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lcd panels of all kinds do freeze.  If it's a hard enough
freeze, the panel will crack and you're SOL.  No repair
possible, just replacement.

I'd say you are damn lucky at 10 below.  Remember what the
"L" in LCD stands for?  That's "Liquid".

"Automotive Grade" lcd panels (like car radios, etc, etc)
are engineered for 40 below or so.  "Consumer Grade"
panels start to get 'slow' at the freezing mark and you
are in danger of destroying the panel at 0 degrees or so.

Keep your electronics warm, folks.  It's not just the
batteries.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:36 1996
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From: Business Resource Group <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: SF Bay Area 154.6800 Mhz ?
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154.680 is most likely the repeater output for the California Dept. of
Justice.  Their channel plan is as follows:

F-1 through 6  154.680 (out)    155.460 (out)


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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:39 1996
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From: Charles Kuhlman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-39 answers
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 14:09:42 -0500
Organization: UltraNet Communications, Inc.
Lines: 4
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FWIW, that RS part is also the replacement key-pad-rubber
for the PRO-43, too.  The so-called "extra" button that
needs to be clipped off for use on a PRO-39 is the am/fm
modulation button on the PRO-43.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:40 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1!news
From: Business Resource Group <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: SF Bay Area 154.6800 Mhz ?
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If memory serves me, that is most likely the California Department of
Justice.  154.680 is the repeater output for their first 6 channels.  All
have an input of 155.460.  Each channel has a different CTCSS tone for
different areas of the state.

WHen I lived out there, DOJ's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE) was
very active on those repeaters as well as lots of simplex surveillance
freqs.  They did LOTS of surveillance using aircraft.  A lot of that
traffic was on NALEMARS...155.475 MHz.

Go to the Base Station in Concord or Scanners Unlimited in San Carlos and
buy one of Bob Kelty's freq books...Government Radio Systems-Golden Gate
Edition.  It will have a good breakdown of DOJ's comm system as well as
unit ID's.  I think BNE units utilized the ID of "Nora" and the
Identification Division used "Ida".

Good luck and happy listening.

DOUG





From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:41 1996
Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet
From: [e-mail] (Gary Belt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: For Sale IC R7000
Date: 4 Feb 1996 14:35:41 GMT
Organization: Prodigy Services Company  1-800-PRODIGY
Lines: 6
Distribution: world
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>.(hard to find full coverage
>receivers anymore, so here is your chance!)

Not really......Icom 7100 $1295.00, $40.00 to unblock 800-900 Mhz band,
from Grove Enterprises.



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jan Alblas)
Subject: MASC
Date: 4 Feb 96 14:40:30 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com)
Lines: 5

Has anyone any info about MASC encryption?
Is it possible to decode this?
Any info gratefully received
Regards
Jan


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Agababian)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Buff net
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 15:57:55 GMT
Organization: LI Net (Long Island Network)
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Message-ID: <4f2kum$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: lisuser21.li.net
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Does anyone have any freqs for the buffnet service in the Long Island
and NYC area. Scanner Master Said that the list it but I couldn't find
it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Daniel M. Agababian <[e-mail]>

Deer Park FD...Home of RESCUE 14

http://www.li.net/~dagababi/



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Starr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency Fan Club
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 16:05:31 GMT
Organization: The Internet Ramp
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
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On 3 Feb 1996 16:19:31 GMT, [e-mail] (mapman) wrote:

>I saw an address and 800# for this club in the back of "Beyond Police Call",
>1994 issue.
>
>Is the address and phone number still correct?


Frequency Fan Club
PO BOx 1987
Richmond Hill, GA   31324

1-800-RACE-FAN   (722-3326)

From their 1995 race scanning sales bulletin


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I don't understand - I cut it twice & it's still too short !

Dave Starr


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:45 1996
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From: Keith Stein <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-51, BC220XLT Information
Date: 4 Feb 1996 16:06:13 GMT
Organization: Satellite Times magazine
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I have a PRO-51 and its ok. One thing I notice is I've used it so much
that the buttons numbers are wearing off. Also, it only has double
conversion, so you will hear images on frequencies where they don't
belong. That could be a big problem at times. Just wish it had UHF and
AM/FM/WBFM select on it.

--
Keith Stein
Woodbridge, VA

Community, Air & Space Report Editor:
http://www.newspace.com/publications/casr/home.html

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:45 1996
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Subject: DIGITAL CORDLESS PHONES How Secure?
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Please help with some basic questions about secure cordless phones.
The salespeople I have talked to contradict each other, so I turn to
you experts!  I want a phone that cannot be monitored by the casual
scanner user.

If the phone is labelled "digital", will only white noise be heard?
Are all 900 MHz phones digital and secure?
What do I look for, or can you recommend brands for a secure cordless
phone?

Thanks
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:46 1996
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Subject: Re: DIGITAL CORDLESS PHONES How Secure?
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 ([e-mail]) writes:
> Please help with some basic questions about secure cordless phones.
> The salespeople I have talked to contradict each other, so I turn to
> you experts!  I want a phone that cannot be monitored by the casual
> scanner user.
>
> If the phone is labelled "digital", will only white noise be heard?
> Are all 900 MHz phones digital and secure?
> What do I look for, or can you recommend brands for a secure cordless
> phone?

Look for "digital", "spread spectrum" and also encrypted.

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:47 1996
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Subject: Add Your Scanner Radio URL.
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Hello, If you have your own scanner radio related homepage or know of
a good one please add it to our well traveled scanner page.
http://www.wolfenet.com/~daydream/html/wwwlinks/links.html
                                                         Thank You...



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (MHM)
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Subject: Re: BMW Motorcycle 1984 R65LS
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   "Michael F. Nelson (Stayin' Alive Raleigh, NC)" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>For sale:
>1984 BMW R65LS (650cc motorcycle Limited Sport)
>Red, 50,000 miles
>New - Tires, Battery, Brake Pads, Seat, Paint
>Asking $3,000
>E-Mail [e-mail]
>call [phone]
>Raleigh, NC 27608

I might be interested if you would include the frequency range, and types of
modulation that it can receive.  What is the scan speed and how many
conversion steps does it use to obtain sugh a high sensitivity?  Can it store
individual frequencies or do you just stick them in the tank?


[e-mail] | Poor planning on your part
                | does not constitute a crisis
                | on my part...


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:49 1996
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Subject: PLEASE Help!
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I REALLY want to get a scanner. I do not have a lot of money, but do not want
to buy a piece of junk. I am willing to spend up to $150 but would like to
spend less than $100. I am looking at a Uniden BearCat 350A at $80. Is this a
"good" unit? Anyone selling something better for my price range?

Also, I want to get a shortwave radio with continous band coverage (as opposed

to shortwave #1-9). Is there a unit which performs as both a scanner and
shortwave receiver?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave)
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Subject: Re: BMW Motorcycle 1984 R65LS
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"Michael F. Nelson (Stayin' Alive Raleigh, NC)" <[e-mail]>
wrote:

>For sale:
>1984 BMW R65LS (650cc motorcycle Limited Sport)
>Red, 50,000 miles
>New - Tires, Battery, Brake Pads, Seat, Paint
>Asking $3,000
>E-Mail [e-mail]
>call [phone]
>Raleigh, NC 27608
Trade you a radio shack 23 channel crystal radio for it...
Great deal, Waddya say??





From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
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Subject: Re: Hypocrite Pjb Strikes Again!!!!
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
 (Hugh Duff) writes:



>Gag...not another Billy croonie !
>Just don't corner Bill with a technical question he can't answer
>or go questioning his 'expert' advice or catch him in a lie...
>He (thinks he) is a master at diverting the context of the discussion
>and resorting to insulting namecalling, not unlike a kid....in order
>to avoid his looking like he is not the expert he would like to have
>you beleive he is (I guess he is an expert to most scanner enthusiasts
>who don't have the technical knowledge or resources to go hunting down
>scanner mods from BBS', FTP sites or WWW sites.)
>He turned the FIDO ScanRadio conference into a commercial support
>area for his mod. books... I see he's attempting to capture the
>NET audience like he did the FIDO crowd...good thing that the folks who
>frequent these galaxies are more capable of sourcing tech. info
>on their own.

>I just read a message where he insults a fellow for his lack
>of proper english (more insults)...in the same paragraph Mr. Bill
>spews out verbal diatribe like "Methinks...".

>I keep thinking of the line ..."A legend in his own mind !"


Gag...not another Andy Moss PjB  croonie !
Just don't corner Amdy or PjB with a technical question they can't answer
or go questioning thier 'expert' advice or catch them in a lie...
Thee (thinks they) are masters at diverting the context of the discussion
and resorting to insulting namecalling, not unlike a kid....in order
to avoid his looking like they are not the expert they would like to have
you beleive they are .

I just read a message where they insult a fellow for his
lackof proper english (more insults)...in the same paragraph Pjb and Mr. Moss
spew out verbal diatribe like "Contact your ISP...........".

I keep thinking of the line ...."This is the last time I will post on
this..... "

grh


>---
> ■ NFX v1.3 [000]



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:53 1996
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From: RR <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: AOR8000 interface
Date: 4 Feb 1996 22:04:49 GMT
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I was thining that a mini-DIN would also do nicely, but don't really know
if a mini-DIN jack would fit in the case.


>I saw a an AR8000 modified for computer control and Opto Scout control
>using a RJ11 connector in the 8000. Neat looking and very easy to use.




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lawrence Wright)
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Subject: Scanner wanted to TRADE.
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I'm looking for a good scanner, handheld would be nice but not critical.
Preferably one that could be modified or has already been.  I'm looking
to trade for it, and I've got the following stuff to offer:


                           For TRADE

1 NEO GEO Gold w/
     2 controllers        Samurai Shodown 1 & 2     Alpha Mission 2
     A/V cable            RF switch                 boxes for everything
     TWO memory cards     Gamest SamSho2 game guide from Japan

2 Pioneer LD player w/Aliens & Cliffhanger

3 NES Large POWER GLOVE IN BOX

4 Turbo Duo Games from Japan
     Cho Aniki            Ai Cho Aniki          R Type Complete
     Side Arms Special    Super Raiden          Dracula X
     Lords of Thunder     Bomberman '94

5 Atari 7800, 2600, 5200 (all in boxes)

6 Sony PSX games
     ESPN Extreme            Ridge Racer            Air Combat
     DOOM                    XCOM UFO               Loaded

                              WANTED:

The Lover and Koyaanaquatsi LDs                 Akira LD
PC Engine/TG-16 Laser Active pak                NEO GEO CD System
MiniDisc player          Vectrex System         Wipeout (PSX)
Atari Lynx               Turbo Express          Other Cool Toys
Atari Jaguar w/Defender 2000 & CD ROM

L.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (AGENT MIKI)
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Subject: << NEEDED AR000 >>
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Want to by AOR 8000.
Will trade DDI or pay  $$CASH$$.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ArizonMan)
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Subject: Re: How to install tone board in BC760-xlt?
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what does a tone board do?


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:56 1996
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From: [e-mail]   (Tad Marko)
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Subject: PRO-2042 vs 2035
Date: 5 Feb 1996 01:22:31 GMT
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I've been away from scanners for a while and dropped into the Radio
Shack the other day to see what was new (with the intention of buying
soon).  I liked the 2042 and the 2035, but I'll be darned if I can
figure out what the difference is, other than $120.  Can anyone clue
me in?  Perhaps make a suggestion for something to look at?  I would
like to get a base station unit that has features similar to these
two.

Thanks,

Tad

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:38:57 1996
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Subject: Re: SF Bay Area 154.6800 Mhz ?
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[e-mail] wrote:
>I forgot to mention that  I am scanning in Bodega Bay, which is 100+
>miles north of SF.


Wow!  They must have moved Bodega Bay further north.  I used to live out
your way...both Petaluma and Point Richmond.  I don't recall it being
anywhere near that far form SF.  I used to play golf up there and it
never took more than an hour from the city.

Anyway...I think DOJ has a repeater in Santa Rosa.  Actually I think they
have some sort of office up there too.  Check your phone book and see.
You'll probably hear a lot of reference to Rancho Cordova also.

Happy listening.
DOUG

P.S.  If memory serves me, there is a CB shop in Santa Rosa that also
sells scanners and freq books.  Again, check your phone book.  Sawyers
Books in downtown Santa Rosa carries some of the scanner magazines.



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In <4f0rpl$[e-mail]> [e-mail](Willis
Strayer ) writes:
>
>I have been monitoring 154.6800 for some time and cannot determine
what
>it is, I receive car to car frequently and an occasional base but who
>knows where that is, I hear the car to car anywhere in Sacto to San
>Jose.  All the manuals I have list it as state P, but what P. If
>anyone knows what it is perhaps you know it's sister freqs, one this
>active should have 3 or 4 different channels.
>
>
>                                      thanks Will

PS: I am in Bodega Bay, about 100+ miles north of SJ., on the coast.

>



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:00 1996
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Subject: Midrange handheld
Date: 5 Feb 1996 02:22:00 GMT
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At the risk of starting a never-ending thread, what is the best
"mid-range" handheld scanner?  The feature I desire are as follows;

1. At least 200 channel memory
2. Coverage to at least 1000 MHz (1.3 GHz preferred)
3. GOOD audio. Needs to be heard in loud area's (racing)
4. Price in the $200 to $350 range
5. Full-featured search (limit search, search lockout, etc).
6. Cellular restorable a plus :-)



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:01 1996
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Subject: Re: Pro-51 Cell Freqs
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Todd Coles <[e-mail]> writes:
> I have a Realistic Pro-51 scanner.  It does not receive the cell range, but
a
> book I just bought provides a solution.  It is not done through hardware
> modifications.  Here are the steps as they are listed;
>
> 1.    turn off scanner
> 2.    press 2, 9 and L/OUT all at once
> 3.    turn on scanner
> 4.    MANUAL
> 5.    23
> 6.    up arrow
> 7.    MONI
> 8.    PROG
> 9.    MONI
> 10.   channel # (pick one)
> 11.   enter
>
> Now, when I tried this all I managed to do was clear all my stored channels
> from the memory.  I tried turning the scanner on while holding the three
> buttons mentioned in step 2.  This cleared the channels.
> I was wondering if anybody had managed to accomplish this with these steps,
or
> others.  Also, in step 10, it mentions Channel #.  This must be one of the t
en
> monitor channels?  Am I right?  Please let me know if this really does work
> and how to do it.  Thanks.
>
>
> Todd

Todd,
  It only works with EARLY PRO-51s.  Newer versions were returned to the
factory and and reworked so that this keyboard mod would not work.  I
know, I bought a new one from RS, the mod didn't work, so I took it back
for a refund.  Two weeks later, I bought a used PRO-51 that responded
to the keyboard thingie.  Good Luck!


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:02 1996
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Subject: Re: any cool tricks with the sportcat sc150
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[e-mail] (Elmo110860) wrote:
>Looking for modifications and secret tricks for unlocking secrets of
>Uniden
>sportcat sc150.   Please Email or post a message.  Thanks


About the only "cool trick" I have performed with a Sportcat 150 was to
return the damn thing to the place that sold it to me.  Glad to be rid of
it!

DOUG




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From: [e-mail] (RGallim232)
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I saw a address for a freq. database a couple of days ago.  Unfortunatly,
I lost it.  Can somebody post it again?

Thanks
Ron


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lon Lentz)
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Subject: Re: Possible cellular mods on CPU-blocked scanners?
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[e-mail] (KC5KTO) wrote:


>This got me to thinking - what about bypassing the CPU and programming
>the EEPROM directly?  What I'm thinking about is a device that would be
>wired to the relevant EEPROM pins (mundane stuff like the ENABLE, DATA IN,
>CLOCK pins) and would directly write a frequency into a memory location.
>After directly accessing the EEPROM, you'd turn on the scanner, and
>it'd happily search from that stored frequency, not knowing (or caring)
>where it came from.  You could store channels and frequency data in a
>computer, then shove that information down a serial line.  The device
>would translate the RS-232 data into TTL-compatible (or whatever the
>memory chip needs) signals for EEPROM programming.  The EEPROM doesn't
>know that it's not the CPU programming it, and when you fire up the
>scanner, the CPU won't know that it wasn't the one that programmed
>the EEPROM.


   I had a friend take the ROM out of his Bearcat and throw it into
 an EPROM reader/burner. Spending several hours staring at the hex
 numbers on his screen, he found what were essentially all of the
 frequency settings. He changed the hex values to allow the entire
 800 MHz band and burned a new EEPROM and stuck it in his
 scanner. Works great.





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From: [e-mail] (tuan pham)
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Subject: WTB/ WTT handheld scanner
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I'm looking to buy or trade for a handheld scanner, preferably with air
frequencies.I would pay extra for 800mhz frquencies, preferably with
cell unlocked. would be willing to trade a casio 3" lcd pocket TV
and/or magnavox portable CD player (discman type)for the scanner.
TV and CD player are 6 and 1-month old respectively and are new like
just out of box.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
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Subject: Re: TV show freaks and "ET"s
Date: 5 Feb 1996 07:34:59 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
> While on this topic. I have a question for those of you who live in
the
> Washington DC area. Have any of you ever picked up Dana Scully on her
> cordless phone? Or even better yet her and Moulder discussing a case
on.

  I heard them last year(I have a cordless/cellular waiver from the
League of Nations) she was trying to rent an arc welding unit when her
call waiting kicked in,Moulder was on the other line and had info about
an "ET"landing inside the beltway. They were real stupid cause they gave
the location on an unsecured line. So I took my TV camera to the
location and waited in the back of my unmarked newstruck(with blackout
windows).
  I waited....and waited...and waited. About three hour passed when I
saw this very bright white light flash. When my eyes finally adjusted
and I was able to focus my camera on the activity before me....It was
Scully,Moulder and Marion Barry eating Chinese food on the hood of their
cars with a couple guys that looked like welders.
 When I got back to the TV station and played back the tape...they were
not there!

Really wierd!

Lesson Learned:
 Welders *ARE* Extra Terrestrials.


Mr.News



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (marc_k)
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Subject: Re: prom changes for continuous reception
Date: 5 Feb 1996 08:45:12 GMT
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Brian Oakley ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [ Article crossposted from alt.radio.scanner ]
: [ Author was Brian Oakley ]
: [ Posted on 2 Feb 1996 14:22:35 -0600 ]

: Has anyone tried to remove the prom for any of the "blocked" scanners and
: disassembled the code on a prom reader and altered the code and loaded it
: into a new prom for restoration of full coverage on their scanner?  I
: know it can be done but Im not sure what the code might look like. Id be
: interested in hearing from anyone thats tried this. B.

It's very unlikely that your approach will be sucessful, as most modern
scanner CPU's have the "PROM" built in to it.
Some ways around this might be:
1.add a different CPU(prehaps something like a "basic stamp")to the scanner.
2.using a suitable device, try to put "forbidden frequencies" directly
into the scanner's RAM(this won't work on the units that have the RAM
built into the CPU.



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alistair Henderson)
Subject: Help with ACARS decoder
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Organization: Dept of Computing & Electrical Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 1996 09:53:43 GMT


Hi,

Can anyone out there provide me with any technical data regarding an ACARS
decoder??  Basically, I'm trying to build my own rather than fork out a fortun
e
for a commercially available one.

I need details of the design of the electronics and the decoding software.

All help greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Al.

--
Al Henderson.
Computer Science III
Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS
Email: [e-mail]
RAF Web Pages: http://www.cee.hw.ac.uk/~ceeamh


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:09 1996
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[e-mail] (MagicJLass) wrote:

>I appreciate all of your help and quick responses.  Yesterday I picked up
>so RG8 and installed it, but it still didn't work.
>  Then I got so pissed I pulled out the ground wire and wripped it off of
>the scanner.

>Turns out that was the key!!! It works great!!!   Don't know why but it
>works great.

>(my guess is, is that the ground wire was to thick (almost 1/2 inch braid)
>and it affected the reception by grounding it out.)

>Thanx agin for all the help!!

Maybe I missed something (a thread or two), but why did you need
ground wire ?





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Step up to a CTEK/OKI 900 if you really want to track.



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:11 1996
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From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
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Date: 5 Feb 1996 10:49:05 GMT
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[e-mail] (Bill Cheek) wrote:
>[e-mail] (Alicelg) wrote:
>
>>Now this is more like it! Go get that dastardly PjB! And while you're at
>>it, Mr. Cheek has been awfully quiet, Dagnabit, he must have other things
>>to do..... :)
>
>Aw, Alice...I try.  I really try.  Having other things to do
>definitely helps, though.  I've been in a real good mood for the last
>couple of days, too.  Maybe that's it.  I feel like I'm fixing to win
>the lottery or something......  :-)
>
>Bill
>
>


I think this was posted to the wrong group, It ended up in
alt.radio.scanner, but doesn't look like it belongs there.
Check you setup and try again.




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:12 1996
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Would someone tell me what a CTCSS Tone board adds to a scanner?  I see
that that is an option on a BC 9000 scanner for $46.95, is it worth
paying extra for it?



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Reed)
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> [e-mail] (Michael Risney) wrote:
>
> >I had a Radio Shack mag mount and it received pretty good.
> >However... The thing was always blowing off on the freeway!  Around
> >town it was not a problem.  I could do about 65 IF there was no wind,
> >however in Southern CA, you can count on it!

  I don't know if we are talking about the same mount, but I have used a RS
magmount scanner antenna on my van driving the interstate at slightly over the

posted speed limit of 70 mph and western Oklahoma almost always has wind.  It
did not come loose and I have no way of knowing what its endurance might be.
I
was wondering how you have it placed.  Is it on a very flat surface and is
there any material in between the antenna and the mount, such as a vinyl top?
Also, where on the car do you have it placed?  Finally, I guess it's possible
that the magnet is substandard.  You might try comparing it to another one to
see if that is the problem.

Regards and luck with your problem.

<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
<>              Glenn Reed                <>
<>    OK Wing Communications - C.A.P.     <>
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 Note: The above remarks do not necessarily
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Andre Broers)
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Subject: Dutch Freqenties
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I'd like to meet that I can share dutch frequenties with (especially
from the northern of holland..

Many thanx..

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:39:15 1996
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Just saw the Maxon 210+3 GMRS portable (a good unit) advertised by
Communications Electronics in Michigan.  Their price is $188.95 and if
you buy 2 or more the price drops to $174.95 each.  They can be reached
at 1-800-USA-SCAN.

I'm sure there are other shops selling this radio, but this is the best
price I've seen on this very popular unit.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:16 1996
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[e-mail] (Michael Risney) wrote:
>Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
>>scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
>>450.7250 MHz.
>
>
> If you listen carefully around the news cast and commercials you can
>here
>the engineer talking giving cues and such!
>
>Scan up and down from that freq during the main TV news hours and
>you can listen to the studio talking to the reporters doing "live" shots
>while
>also listening to whatever the broadcast is.
>
>What you are hearing is being broadcast on the 450.725 in FM mode, as
>far as I know it is meant for the field reporters to catch their cues.
>Interesting
>enough, even though it is ahead of the actuall 640Khz I still do not
>hear
>people cuss and freak out when they have to "dump" someone.  So I think
>even that broadcast is delayed some.
>
>Maybe the "Mr News" guy can give more details if he reads this?

Much of the 450 to 451 range is for Auxilary Broadcast/Remote Pickup.
The above description is pretty accurate.  This is where you will often
hear the link between traffic planes/helicopters back to the studios.
Repeaters are often used 5 Mhz up.  For instance you might here traffic
on 450.725 and on the repeater receive (input) freq of 455.725.  The
remote/mobile stations often operate in full duplex.

A point of interest.  Broadcast auxilary and remote pickup are protected
by the ECPA - you are not "supposed to eavesdrop" on them.  They are for
communications conducted under FCC rules part 74, not part 90.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:17 1996
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From: "David. R. Clawson" <[e-mail]>
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Bill Funk wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (Dave Roy) wrote:
> >Well thanks for the invite.
> >
> >My most recent horror is a Radio Shack credit card bill for 16.61 that I
> >paid but only wrote the check for $16.11

        <snip>

>
> Hmmm...
> Did you read the contract? Were they right? Yes, they were.
  <snip>
> Was it Tandy's fault you made a mistake? I don't think so. Yet you expect
> us to believe that somehow Tandy is the bad guy here?


Was Tandy "legally" ringht? Absolutely, based on the contract.  Did they most
likely
lose a customer over $0.50? Absolutely.  I suspect a call to a supervisor woul
d
remove the $15.00 charge as a "good faith" move by Tandy. The response by the
Tandy rep, if as reported, seems a bit on the harsh side.

I had them scratching their heads when I asked for a frequency counter...


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:18 1996
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Sony ICFSW800 pocket sw radio. Touch screen tuning, preprogrammed tuning
cards, indoor antenna and docs.

$100 or best offer + shipping and COD.


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Grove lists it at $1849, but they don't have any.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:20 1996
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[e-mail](gg ) wrote:
>In <4elodf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (SaltyFishSauce)
>writes:
>>
>>I have it from a reliable source that the FCC uses the Create LP
>>at their monitoring stations!
>>**********************************************************************
>**
>Thats true, not gossip. Just drive by their monitoring station in
>Cerritos. You can see them from the freeway. Good quality concentric
>towers and helical coax lines too.
>You dont see any cheap TV ANTENNAS for their monitor posts.
>P.S They are mounted vertically polarized, so it is real easy to see
>what model of Create antenna they are using.


Hi Gary,

  the last time I looked when I had the inside tour, the FCC
definitely did not have a Create L-P on the mast. What they had
was end mounted in the vertical plane rather than center mounted
as both Create models are. Are these antennas that you saw relatively
new? I have not been up on the roof for two years and when I drive by
on the freeway it is hard to see the type of coax without stopping and
pulling out a spotting scope....but I wouldn't want them to think
I was a sniper as the chief's office faces the freeway!

 They did have a lot of R7000s at the time though....


Jim

Spectrum Analysis Center BBS  24 hours  14.4 kB
818/358-5861



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:21 1996
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Too Cheap To Pay!!!Of course there is
a way.  Just today as a matter of fact a friend and I
> modified a pro-46 that when you pushed 2 9 and l/o did not work.  But
> after searching on the web we found out what is called a daughter borad
> defeat.  It is to long to explain so I suggest you go through webcrawler
> and type in modify sccanner or darrens home page and then link to RS mod
> page and look at what is called the daughter board defeat!!
> let me know how it works out!
> Jim
>
> [e-mail] my previous posting the messages seemed to merge making it
 seem
like I was saying that you were to cheap.  But I did not the messages
merged together making it seem that way.  Sorry.  In now way would I pay
any money to have something done if I could simply do it my self!
sorry for the misconception!!!!

thanx
Jim
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:22 1996
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From: "Jeffrey J. Irvin" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.ham-radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Motorola For Sale
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 07:10:29 +0000
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Mike Mollet wrote:
>
> Hi there... I was wondering if you had any motorola Ht's on the 500 mhz
> band... my explorer group has recieved authorization from the Police
> dept to use their frequencies, and we could really use a few for field
> events... We will need one multi channel radio, and the rest can be
> dual, or single channel.... Thanks...
>  Please send your prices to...
>
> [e-mail]
Mike -
Caveat empmtor (buyer beware).  Make sure the PD radio shop will pop
for the channel elements for any radios you purchase or check the
price for "crystalling" the radios - the cost can be prohibitive
and, therefore, you might look into buying new or late model used
programmable radios.  Make sure they support the coding features
your department uses PL tone, CTCSS tones, whatever it might be.
JI (Reserve Deputy, Jefferson County Sheriff's Dept., CO./Amateur
radio operator KB0CHT).




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:23 1996
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From: "joseph c. hawkins" <claven.den.mmc.com>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 7 Feb 1996 17:22:47 GMT
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Dear Len

Thanks for clearing something up for me.  Have I got an answer for you.
In the future I plan to take my money for my "annoying" (learn to spell)
little projects to someone who gives a fuck about selling me the correct
part for my needs.

Joe

>
>I beg to differ with you if your RadioShack salesman has completed all
>of his or her Radio Shack Certification Tests there is very little
>thay can't answer.  Most of the time it's not a matter of not knowing,
>it's a matter of not wanting tobe bothered by all of the customer's
>anoying little projects.  Remember we are here to sell not build your
>project; that is your job.  Also, keep in mind "You've got question,
>We've got answers" and the answer can be NO!!!
>
>Sincerly,
>
>Len Roberts, President Tandy Corp, and RadioShack





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:25 1996
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From: "Richard A. Kroth" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
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joseph c. hawkins wrote:
>
> Dear Len
>
> Thanks for clearing something up for me.  Have I got an answer for you.
> In the future I plan to take my money for my "annoying" (learn to spell)
> little projects to someone who gives a fuck about selling me the correct
> part for my needs.
>
> Joe
>
> >
> >I beg to differ with you if your RadioShack salesman has completed all
> >of his or her Radio Shack Certification Tests there is very little
> >thay can't answer.  Most of the time it's not a matter of not knowing,
> >it's a matter of not wanting tobe bothered by all of the customer's
> >anoying little projects.  Remember we are here to sell not build your
> >project; that is your job.  Also, keep in mind "You've got question,
> >We've got answers" and the answer can be NO!!!
> >
> >Sincerly,
> >
> >Len Roberts, President Tandy Corp, and RadioShack
>


That message was not written by Len Roberts. It was written by
[e-mail] (Ben Sanders)at Indiana State University.


--
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                                 Richard A. Kroth
                    Trenton State College - Music Department
                      Technical Director, Audio Engineer
                     [e-mail] -  [e-mail]
                               Voice - [phone]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:26 1996
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From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ:Bay Area airport frequencies
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 23:45:50 -0800
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Does anyone have a list of frequencies for the two major Bay Area
airports San Francisco(SFO) and San Jose(SJC)?


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:27 1996
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From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: REQ:Bay Area airport frequencies
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Jeff Willwerth wrote:

Robert,

Here are some frequencies I know to be current:
               SFO          SJC

 Tower        120.50       124.00
              269.10       120.70
                           257.60

 Ground       121.80       121.70
              124.25

 Clearance    118.20       118.00

 Approach     135.65       120.10
              134.50       135.20
              135.40       121.30
              127.00
              133.95

 Departure    120.90       120.10
              135.10       121.30

 If you have access to the www, check out the web page:
 www.cc.gatech.edu/db1/fly/airport-info.html

 Regards,

 Jeff
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Robert Eisner wrote:

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for SFO & SJC frequencies!

Do you have the company frequencies for United, American and Delta
at SFO?

Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (crmf)
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Subject: Antenna for AOR mod. ar2500
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 21:50:52 GMT
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I have a AOR mod AR 2500 scanner, and would like to know witch antenna
is the best to use.

I would like to install it on my tv antenna tower outside (it is about
40 feet long).

Please tell me wish model to buy and reply me bu e-mail

Thank' Claude

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave C. Steckling)
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Looking for software to program various motorola hand-helds.
Thanks in advance for any assistance you can give me.

Dave


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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sean Dean)
Subject: Are there Mods  for a Bearcat 600 XLT
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If there are mods  for a 600XLT   Can anyone head me in the right direction?

I checked Bearcat  Mod section and  there was none for a 600 XLT

the scanner is  a few years old  it looks exactly like a RS 2026 I Think

SEAN DEAN     [e-mail]

--
    Sean Dean
[e-mail]

"Everytime a Bell RINGS an Angel Gets it's Wings"


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:30 1996
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From: [e-mail](chris pohlen )
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Subject: FS - Pro 2006
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    Perfect condition, new from Grove less than 6 months ago, with
cellular mod $300.00 OBO


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Aerocom)
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Subject: Re: IRC Channel
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[e-mail](Bob Salamone ) wrote:

>I have seen a few posts regarding a scanner IRC Channel (#scanner). I
>have check it several times and have not seen anybody there. Does
>anyone use it to talk about scaning or scanning related issues?

Bob,

There are a few more or less 'established' IRC channels for this
purpose. If you are into monitoring utility and military shortwave
stations, you might want to try channel #wun on Sundays at 2300z.

If you are interested in military aero communications, you could
try channel #airband on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings
at 2000 UTC. Will meet you there, best regards.

Rene / Aerocom.


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
|                monitoring military communications
|                         on UHF 225-400 MHz.
|                          [e-mail]
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:32 1996
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Subject: AM on UHF???
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Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
450.7250 MHz. Given the wide spread between the frequencies,
I cannot understand what's causing this.  It was not a one-time
"fluke" either - it seems to occur on a regular basis.  Moreover,
the signal on 450.7250 MHz seems to air some 10-20 seconds
AHEAD of the one at 640 KHz.  Any ideas?
Thanks,
Abe, KE6OCM


--


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Alexander)
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Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 13:59:33 GMT
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It's my understanding that the operation of a jammer per se is not
illegal, however, you can be ticketed for, (get this)

"Interfering with an officer of the law in the performance of his
duties"

Personally, I think I'd rather have the speeding ticket!

How 'bout you?



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (AlexKewl)
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Subject: pro-26
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please send me your opinions on pro-26 scanner. are there any mods on it?


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (AlexKewl)
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Subject: Re: Which is better?  Pro60 or Pro26? -Replacing my Pro43  :-(
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pro-26 costs 449doll at radio shack and 349 in other companies. its cool


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Samantha Hamilton)
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Subject: Need Advice: Which one of these best for cellular adaption?
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I'm looking between Radio Shack's PRO-26 and PRO-60 handheld scanners.
I'm leaning towards the 26 even it is more expensive. I'm wandering
though about conversion to receive cellphone calls so I can check out
my cellphone transmissions once in a while to make sure it is working
right? Is the 26 easy to convert and where might I find this
information?

Samantha Hamilton



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson)
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Subject: Re: Larsen Antennas Job Posting
Date: 7 Feb 1996 02:20:09 GMT
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In article <4eqdpa$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>[...]  ALL companies should be doing drug screens!

What people put into their own bodies is their own business, and
no one elses', least of all yours'.

[Vote with your dollars, folks. Don't buy these statists' antennas.]

--
The opinions expressed in this message are my own personal views
and do not reflect the official views of Microsoft Corporation.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Aries)
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Subject: Re: any cool tricks with the sportcat sc150
Date: 7 Feb 1996 06:30:39 GMT
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>
>>About the only "cool trick" I have performed with a Sportcat 150 was to
>>return the damn thing to the place that sold it to me.  Glad to be rid of
>>it!
>
>>DOUG
>
>Agreed, the best place for an SC150 is on the shelf at a store.
>

Why??


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:39 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: DIGITAL CORDLESS PHONES How Secure?
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 14:40:53 LOCAL
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> ([e-mail]) writes:
>> Please help with some basic questions about secure cordless phones.
>> The salespeople I have talked to contradict each other, so I turn to
>> you experts!  I want a phone that cannot be monitored by the casual
>> scanner user.
>>
>> If the phone is labelled "digital", will only white noise be heard?
>> Are all 900 MHz phones digital and secure?
>> What do I look for, or can you recommend brands for a secure cordless
>> phone?

>Look for "digital", "spread spectrum" and also encrypted.


Try Tropez 900, I own one and love it.

I do not believe there is a encrypted model out there.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:40 1996
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From: b w edginton <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Freq Database?
Date: 7 Feb 1996 06:32:08 GMT
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[e-mail] (RGallim232) wrote:
>I saw a address for a freq. database a couple of days ago.  Unfortunatly,
>I lost it.  Can somebody post it again?
>
>Thanks
>Ron

Don't know if it's the one you want but try PerCon Corp at
http://perconcorp.com/db_srch.htm
Did I leave ot the www bit ? Anyway, you can use a search engine to find
it.
BTW I found it by using the Alta Vista engine...it has a usenet search
function which is really usefull if you want to check something on a
newsgroup.
While on the subject, have a look at the ISYS site for a shareware (free
?) download of HindSite. This little beauty runs with Netscape and
indexes your cache to allow quick recall of urls you forgot to Bookmark.
I have been using it for a couple of days and couldn't live without it
now. You REALLY should have alook.
Brian



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:41 1996
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Garry Hobart <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Garry Hobart wrote:
>>
>> Garry Hobart wrote:
>>
>> If you're looking for freqs, here is a nice searchable DB that should get y
ou
>> well started; http://www.perconcorp.com/db_srch.htm

>Guess I'm not having any luck today. The above should be the correct address
>or I give up. Sorry about this, everyone.

If that doesn't work, my bookmark is set at  http://www.perconcorp.com
You can follow the pointers to the database from there.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Huston)
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Subject: FS: RS Pro-43 scanner (unblocked)
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Radio Shack Pro-43 programmable scanner. Modified for full
800 Mhz coverage. $275 + shipping.

[e-mail]
[phone] (Austin Tx)



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:43 1996
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From: Bill Pugh G8IAY <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Users of PD (Pager Decoder) please read this!
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Hi,
   if anyone is interested in using the PD pocsag decoder software that
has been mentioned here I have a few interfaces that are made on  pcb
and built inside a 25 D socket and shell. The only external conection
being  a lead to the RX audio. If you would like to know more please
feel free to email me.
--
Bill


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Nelson)
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Subject: Re: What do people talk about on cellular?
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Alan Edwards ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Gary Newberry) writes
:
: >I f memory serves me correctly , this "savant" of a wife was using a
: >"Cordless" phone to talk with the "hit man" and that's how the
: >conversation was monitored, I believe it's a felony to listen to
: >cell phone conversations and in this case it most likely would have
: >been throw out of court had the person been monitoring a cell call,
: >rather than monitoring a cordless phone freq.

: Maybe I'm being dumb here, but I don't understand the difference.  Whoever
: recorded the call between the wife and the hitman was illegally monitoring
: a private call.  I don't see why it makes a difference whether it was a
: cellular phone or cordless phone she was using.

Nope. The evidence could be used in court. Only the police are restricted
from obtaining such evidence themselves.

Another example. You could break into a neighbor's house, find that he/she
was poaching deer, and inform the police. The police could obtain a search
warrant, based on your illegally obtained information, and search the
house. They could then arrest the person based on what they found.

Note that this is different than the police breaking into the house
themselves, without a warrant.

Could you be prosecuted for the illegal breakin? Certainly, but it would
probably not happen.

: Isn't using the scanner to listen to the cordless transmissions the same
: as tapping the land wire?

Maybe. I do not recall just how the ammendment was written. However, how
are they going to detect your listening?  And, if you tell them about an
illegal act - do you think they are going to get the Feds to file charges
against you?

Bill


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Nelson)
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Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: 6 Feb 1996 05:23:50 GMT
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Robert Alexander ([e-mail]) wrote:
: It's my understanding that the operation of a jammer per se is not
: illegal, however, you can be ticketed for, (get this)

: "Interfering with an officer of the law in the performance of his
: duties"

: Personally, I think I'd rather have the speeding ticket!

: How 'bout you?

In the US, intentionally interfering with a signal is illegal. As such,
your understanding is wrong.

Bill


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Nelson)
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Subject: Re: Larsen Antennas Job Posting
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Drew Durigan ([e-mail]) wrote:

: It most certainly is!  It becomes "my business" when these people drive
: on the highway, endangering my life.  If I'm a business owner, it is also
: "my business" when these folks cost me money in the form of lower
: productivity, increased "sick time" off of work, and making bad decisions
: on the job, due to their drug or alcohol-induced state.

You don't need drug testing for that. Being impaired on the job is
sufficient by itself, as is poor performance of job duties.

Now, what would be reasonable is impairment testing - for those that could
cause hazards for others on the job.

The problem with drug testing is that it does nothing to show whether the
person is impaired or not, except for alcohol metabolites. And, no company
that I know about tests for intoxication.

Aside from alcoholism, I know of no decent studies that show the various
drug users have any difference in attendence records, much less sick-time
off. There ARE a lot of government apocryphal claims, however.

Now, should a person take recreational drugs? Personally, I think they are
stupid to do so - there must be other things to do. However, I also feel
that such usage is a personal choice - as long as they are not endangering
someone else.  That means that anyone who operates a vehicle while impaired
should be locked up - and that does not mean only "impaired by drugs".

Bill


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Birdman BBS)
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Is there any know mods for this little thing? If so please help.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bennett Z. Kobb)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Kevin Rogers) wrote:

>  am looking for a GMRS mobile unit (25 watts) and handheld units (2 or
> more watts) here in the Portland,OR area. i am not having any luck finding
> ANYONE who knows what i am talking about.

You can always get good GMRS info, including local contacts who could
direct you to equipment sources, from:

Personal Radio Steering Group Inc. 313 MOBILE-3 [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Blithering Idiot)
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Subject: Re: Frequency Fan Club
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[e-mail] (mapman) wrote:

>I saw an address and 800# for this club in the back of "Beyond Police Call",
>1994 issue.
>
>Is the address and phone number still correct?
>
>
Current Information;
Frequency Fan Club,  P.O. Box 610, Milledgeville, GA  31061
1-800 RACE FAN (voice)   1-800 SCAN FAX  (Fax)
as of Feb 96 frequency list.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:52 1996
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Subject: Re: Antenna Questions...
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I had a Radio Shack mag mount and it received pretty good.
However... The thing was always blowing off on the freeway!  Around
town it was not a problem.  I could do about 65 IF there was no wind,
however in Southern CA, you can count on it!

So if you only stay in town or drive around 60 with no wind it is OK!!

I do not have any experience with the window mount, I just pulled out
the drill and devalued my truck!




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Risney)
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Subject: Re: Antenna Questions...
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>  I went from Phoenix to El Paso recently, and the I-10 stretch from PHX
to
>Tucson is now at 75MPH. That RS Mag-Mount antenna stayed on no problem.
>Do you have a convertable?? ;-)
>
>Bill Funk


No,  a  'vette !  Just kidding, actually just a Toyota p/u.
I would never be able to hit 75!!  It would probably pull my
radio right out the back if I tried that!!



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Risney)
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Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
Date: 6 Feb 1996 06:48:55 GMT
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Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
>scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
>450.7250 MHz.


 If you listen carefully around the news cast and commercials you can
here
the engineer talking giving cues and such!

Scan up and down from that freq during the main TV news hours and
you can listen to the studio talking to the reporters doing "live" shots
while
also listening to whatever the broadcast is.

What you are hearing is being broadcast on the 450.725 in FM mode, as
far as I know it is meant for the field reporters to catch their cues.
Interesting
enough, even though it is ahead of the actuall 640Khz I still do not
hear
people cuss and freak out when they have to "dump" someone.  So I think
even that broadcast is delayed some.

Maybe the "Mr News" guy can give more details if he reads this?



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:55 1996
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 What freeways do you drive on when the come off?  Not N/B 15
>throught the pass when the wind is gustying up to 60mph S/B are you?
>Oh... and figure your doing 75 or more...
>

>I must have enough "flex" in my roof metal to cause a unstable condition,

because all it would take is for me to just look at the 65 spot on my
speedo
for it to go flying!

Of course, when I would go to Indio on the 10 it would have no chance!
Hell,
sometimes I fell my damn truck is ready to blow over out by the wind
farm!



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (MHM)
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Subject: Re: Cordless Phones?
Date: 1 Feb 1996 07:28:07 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey) wrote:
>Bill Hammon ([e-mail]) writes:
>> In article <[e-mail]>,
>> [e-mail] wrote:

>>     -->Is it possible to listen in on Cordless Phones using a scanner?

>> No it is not.  Your congressman has voted to make it illeagal to listen to
>> such transmissions, making it impossible for you to monitor them.  You may
>> now talk on your cordless phone, knowing that everything you say is as safe
>> as a land line.  Have a nice day :-P
>>
>> Bill Hammon

> I think Bill is probably living in a perfect world...
>                      ...Remember just because something is illegal, doesn't
>make it impossible.

>Lots of cordless activity here:
>46.61 46.63 46.67 46.71 46.73 46.77 46.83 46.87 46.93 46.97

>Not so much yet:
>43.72 43,74 43.82 43.84 43.92 43.96 44.12 44.15 44.18 44.20 44.32 44.36
>44.4 44.46 44.48

This is decent info.  Don't forget:
49.670  49.770  49.830  49.845  49.860  49.875  49.890  49.930  49.970  49.990


I do think that Bill Hammon was being facetious and is not as stupid as you
have given him credit for.





[e-mail] | Poor planning on your part
                | does not constitute a crisis
                | on my part...


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:57 1996
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From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Stanford Lifeflight freqs.
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 10:01:44 -0700
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Mr.News wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>,
> [e-mail] says...
> >Does anybody have a list of Stanford (CA) Lifeflight and CALSTAR
> >helicopter frequencies?  Email me if you do, thanks!
> 854.0125 Crystal Peak
> 852.2875 Mt. Allison
> 854.0625 Mt.Beacon
> 853.7875 Mt.Diablo

--

I also remember hearing an AM frequency at 130.xxx (?) where lifeflight
would coordinate the landing at Stanford hospital.  Check it out.



Brett Miller - N7OLQ                    [e-mail]
Intel Corp.                             CIS: 73370,3030
American Fork, UT


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (James Lepphaille)
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Subject: Re: What exactly is a DTMF decoder?
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: What are DTMF decoders supposed to do and what can they do if hooked to a
: scanner.

Turn DTMF tones into numbers you can read.


--
                              [e-mail]

  "under the redwoods" Forestville CA, USA "100mi. North of San Francisco"


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:45:59 1996
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From: [e-mail](Michael I. Andrews, Sr. )
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Subject: RS 2026
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Looking for any known mods. to restore cellular coverage.


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From: [e-mail] (Config.Sys Consulting Group)
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Subject: Re: TV show freaks
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:Second.....
: Does anybody know what frequency they use on  "Hawaii Five-O" when they
:say "Patch me thru to McGarrett!"
:
:Anybody have freqs for the "A-Team" or "Knight rider"..."Air Wolf"?????
:
:Thank You
:
:Nuu Bee
:
What I want to know is the subspace freqs the enterprise uses to communicate
when it is going Warp 5.  Is it the same one Boc Brown uses to talk to Marty
McFly  across time deminsions using those Radio Shack hand helds?

Ezra Duong-Van   Config.Sys Consulting Group
800-386-2724 310-839-5178 fax
Los Angeles, San Diego
http://users.aol.com/config/index.html

Serving Southern California's small businesses since 1986


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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Subject: Re: Long play tape recorder info ?
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 96 07:38:03 GMT
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In article <4elhpr$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Martin McCormick) wrote:
>
>       An audio recorder that runs for 10 hours could be quite useful.
[snip]
>and, of course, How much does it cost?  I have often thought that a VCR
>equipped with either highfi sound or one of those digital recording adapters
>which were sold a few years ago would make an excellent system for archiving
>logging recordings.  The only real drawback to a VCR is its start-up time

  Another drawback of a VCR is limited playback resources.  That is,
if I record on a VCR, I have to playback on a VCR.  I prefer something
portable, so I can take the machine in the car or to the office to
listen to tapes I have made.  I could dub from VCR to standard cassette,
but that's another step (and more time, which I have too little of).

  So I'm also interested in testimonials on the "10 hour" recorders.

========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ============
Curt Phillips, KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)      | "I don't want to achieve
[e-mail]               |immortality through my work.  I
Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group   |want to achieve immortality through
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA, AEE|NOT DYING."   -- Woody Allen


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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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In article <4f5p92$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Michael Risney) wrote:
[snip]
>No,  a  'vette !  Just kidding, actually just a Toyota p/u.
      ^^^^^^^^^

  Well, that explains EVERYTHING.  Magnets have a really
hard time adhering to that fiberglass. :-)

  BTW... two points on the topic.  I used a Larsen mag mount for
about 6 years for a ham radio (2 meter) antenna and never had
any trouble; it had a really strong magnet and didn't move
at up to 80 mph.  I had it on a VW Scirocco (which could do
over 100).

  Also, there are a lot of mag mounts that take the 3/8" x 24
threaded antennas, and there are a LOT of antennas (including
scanner antennas) that are available in this threading.
Some of these mag mounts are rated for large HF/shortwave
ham antennas.

=========Opinions expressed are solely those of the author============
Curt Phillips, KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)      | Those who beat their swords into
[e-mail]               |plowshares will end up doing the
Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group   |plowing for someone who kept
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA; AEE|their sword.



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From: [e-mail] (Carl Quick)
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Seems the " Bill Cheek" entertainment conference here in
rec.radio.scanner is slowing down.We here at U. Tn get a real kick out
of this conference.We've even started a pool on this character.Maybe
this post will get him  going again.If not won't somebody PLEASE  do
the honor?



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Has anyone laid eyes or fingers on the new AOR AR-5000 "DC-to-Daylight" receiv
er?

How about a review?  How much does it cost (the radio, not the review)?


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the band the Radar signals are transmitted on are i think
about 2-5 gig..
not sure on the band width.
but yes if u had a scanner that could recieve up that high
you probably wiuld hear something....



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:05 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Need freqs for Phoenix area
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          I'm taking a business trip to Phoenix on the 2-9-96 and I'm
looking for some freqs. Specifically, I'm looking for fire and police
main dispatch freqs within the city limits. Also any freqs that
pertain to on scene action like a fireground channel, etc. Any other
freqs would help too. You can post in this newsgroup or e-mail me at
[e-mail] on or before 2-9-96. Your help is greatly
appreciated.



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From: [e-mail](Donald B. Dunford)
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    I just bought a new pro-51 and was wondering if there was a  mod
for the radio since it didn't have the channel #23 cell freg.  Thanks
alot!  Email me at [e-mail] please.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: FS> Azden AZ-61A 6 meter HT, MINT - Brand NEW..Steal at $225.00 Shipped!
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Azden AZ-61A 6 meter HT, MINT, in box, with manual, all access.,
hardly used, BRAND NEW.  They sell for $380.00 new.
$225.00 Shipped to 48. COD $5.00 extra.

E-Mail if interested



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: FS : Alinco DR 610 T, 2M/440 dual bander, MINT, in box....
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Alinco DR 610 T 2M/440 mobile dual bander, MIN, harldy used in box
with manual, all accessories.  Also includes optional EJ-24U tone
decode unit.  $500.00 shipped to 48.  COD $5.00 Extra.
E-Mail please if interested.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: FS : Alinco DR 590 T 2M/440 dual bander, MINT...mods
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Alinco DR 590 T 2M/440 dual bander for sale.  This rig is MINT, in box
with manual, all acces.  Radio has ben upgraded to 600T specs, and
also has been modified for out o fband RX and TX ...
Also includes optional EDC-20 15 foot extension kit for remote mount
of head, and EJ-7U tone decode unit.

$450.00 shipped to 48...COD $5.00 extra.

E-Mail if interested




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From: [e-mail] (DeNoid95X)
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Hell I agree for $75 it had better do more than just hook to my belt, how
about if I offer you $25 more and I wont need the darn clip!  <grin>

N9RLR/2
Syracuse,NY


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Edward A. Michelson)
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Subject: Re: O'Hare Airport Freq's
Date: 1 Feb 1996 19:44:09 GMT
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In article <4ebh1f$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>
>hi
>Does anyone have the frequencies for the airports in chicago
>(o'hare and midway) . I was unable to find much in "police call" or
>"beyond police call". Air traffic controllers, security, airlines, etc ....
>Thanks in Advance

Here is my O'Hare list, mostly from listening

tower   118.7   120.75  126.9   390.9
ground  121.9-in        121.75-out
ATIS    135.4
clear   121.6
push    121.67
depart  125.0-E 125.4-W 127.4-S 120.55-N
Aproach 125.7-W 119.0-E 124.35  128.45

company frequencies:
american - 130.25-dispatch  129.675 - k ramp    128.975-G-H ramp
        129.225 maintenance
airinc 130.475
USAir - 129.8 -ops      129.55-push
Delta - 129.6
Butler FBO 130.37
United - 131.875, 130.15 129.075

Chicago Center frequencies in vicinity of O'Hare:

132.2- NE       120.35- E       120.72  132.5   125.05


Please let me know if any are incorrect, or if you have others.

--
Edward A. Michelson
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.   USA
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Re: Antenna Questions...
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i live in SoCal also and my magmount blew off the other day. Was trying
to grab it dragging ont he ground while buckled in a seat belt and going
65 on the fway. Musta looked pretty funny. Anyway, when i got home there
was a very small lockwasher on the magnet causing it to lose total
contact with the roof. That might be the problem or maybe it lost its
magnetism. Too many paintjobs???

--
Gimme a bike, a laptop, a gun and a Leathermen's tool and i can
go anywhere and do anything.                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Frank B.)
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Subject: FS: Uniden Bearcat BC9000XLT: NEW
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 08:39:38 GMT
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 I have one New Uniden Bearcat BC9000XLT for sale.  The box has been opened bu
t
 the radio is still in its' protective cover.  AC adapter, telescopic antenna,
and  docs are there.

$315 Shipped OBO>

Frank Bernardi
Beaverton,  OR



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From: Fred Zuschlag, [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Atlanta Airport Frequencies/Airline Frequencies
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On 8 Feb 1996 08:04:47 GMT, [e-mail] (Derek B.
Cook) wrote:

>I was wondering if anyone could provide me with information on frequencies
>used at Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta.

Each airport uses certain frequencies for planes to communicate with
flight controllers.  The frequencies are the same at a given airport
regardless of who is talking.  Hope the following helps.  My source is
a bit old, but last time I was there most of them were busy.

Approach control        118.350
Approach control        127.900
Approach control        126.900
Approach control        127.250
ATIS, arriving          119.650
ATIS, departing         125.550
Clearance delivery      121.650
Departure control       125.000
Departure control       125.700
Gate control            125.325
Ground control          121.750
Ground control          121.900
Pre-Taxi clearance      121.650
Tower                   119.100
Tower                   119.500
Tower                   123.850
Unicom                  122.950

ATIS stands for Auto Terminal Information Service, which provides
hourly-updated prerecorded information, such as weather conditions,
runways in use, special hazards (certain taxiways out of service) and
other useful information to arriving or departing aircraft.

Also listen for several airlines in the 460 MHz range, between 460.500
and 460.975.  These are usually used for airline operations on the
ground (Hey, Chuch, we need three more meals at gate A-35) and the
like.

Enjoy!

Fred


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From: [e-mail] (Mike Freeman)
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Subject: FBI Freqs.
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 05:31:15 GMT
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Does anyone know what freqs the FBI operates on? If so, please E-mail
them to me. Thanks a lot. Seeya.

Mike




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From: [e-mail] (Frank Geluso)
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Subject: Re: RS Pro 62 problem
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Scott Ryan <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Yesterday I purchased a Pro 62 from the local RS.  When trying it today I
>found that broadcast frequencies (TV, NOAA weather & AM) bleed over other
>frequencies.  Weather frequency 164.475 MHz completely covers a local
>Police frequency at 159.225 MHz.  Turning the squelch down enough to
>prevent bleed-over cuts reception of ALL frequencies.

>Do I have a bad unit or is this a command problem with the Pro 62?

Sounds like a LEMON. Try another till your happy. The 62 is one the
best RS has ever had.



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From: [e-mail] (FSGAFRICK)
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Subject: Re: How do scanners cause problems on planes?
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The problem lies in the electromagnetic energy generated from these
devices. and  it is actually partly due to the aircraft itself.  The older
aircraft were more immune to this problem because they were *not*
fly-by-wire aircraft as most of the airplanes are today.  The newest
commercial aircraft, Boeing 777, is a fly-by-wire aircraft, meaning that
the connection between the yoke (steering wheel) and the flight control
surfaces is not mechanical at all, but electrical.  although these wires
are shielded, there is still stray voltage running all over the place.
That's why they place navigational instruments in the wingtips, usually on
starboard, so as to keep these stray currents from damaging these
navagational receivers, much less mis-tuning them.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Reed)
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> Looking for any known mods. to restore cellular coverage.

Try this one.

====================================================================
From: [e-mail] (robert Steuer)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2026 MODS!!!
Date: 20 Oct 92 14:55:50 GMT
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Hi all, just got these mods, hot off the FAX!

Note: It is not lawful to monitor cellular or conventional mobile
      telephone conversations.

The 2026 has cellular frequencies deleted at the factory, but
restoration is the easiest ever! - clip one marked wire!  All you need
is a Philips screwdriver and wire cutters.

1. Turn the scanner upside-down and remove the four side screws
holding the bottom cover in place; pull the cover loose and set it
back about two inches out of the way.

2. Locate the small circuit board at the lower right-hand corner and
find jumper L201.  Cut it and slightly separate the break.

3. Reassemble the radio which now has continuous 806-956 MHz coverage
and 30KHz search increments in the cellular band.

*** I have not tried the above mod, but did acquire it from a
commercial radio dealer who is very respectable, so as always, proceed
at your own risk and realize that this will violate your warranty!

                                 Have Fun!
                                   Rob KF2EK
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Best of luck.  BTW, I have a Pro 2026 and did this mod while sitting in the
recliner watching Seaquest.  Whaddaya know, it worked !!!   o<:-}


<>              Glenn Reed                <>
<>    OK Wing Communications - C.A.P.     <>
<>        Sooner 44       KF5XB           <>




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From: Garry Hobart <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Antenna on the Pro-2006
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 00:59:41 -0800
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> When an external antenna and the stock antenna is installed on the Pro-2006
(or any other
> scanner, is there any benefit.
>
> Joseph


Nope. No benifit at all. If you were to notice an improvement, you would have
serious problems with your external antenna.
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From: Garry Hobart <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Are You Lookin' For FREQS, Correction
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Garry Hobart wrote:

If you're looking for freqs, here is a nice searchable DB that should get you
well started; http://www.perconcorp.com/db_src.htm

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Thomas Jefferson, Letter Sept. 20, 1810


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:23 1996
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From: Garry Hobart <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Are You Lookin' For FREQS, Correction
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Garry Hobart wrote:
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> Garry Hobart wrote:
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> If you're looking for freqs, here is a nice searchable DB that should get yo
u
> well started; http://www.perconcorp.com/db_srch.htm

Guess I'm not having any luck today. The above should be the correct address
or I give up. Sorry about this, everyone.

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:24 1996
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Subject: Re: RS discone problems
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Patrick Walkup wrote:
> By the way, speaking of the RS discone, has anyone popped the "boot' off
> the top to see if a whip can be added for 30-50 mhz reception?

Yes, you can add an extra whip to the top of your discone. The only problem
is the thread, it's 5/16x (I forget the pitch) so you need to make a sleeve
that goes to 3/8. Use a 5/16x? drill and tap one side for 3/8, add a stud if
necessary. Then just add your whip to the top. I used radio shacks off road
cb antenna w/coil. I saw major increases in signal strength below about
160Mhz, Below 50Mhz saw the most gain, naturaly. BTW, this mod had no ill
effects on higher freqs. Good listening.
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (George)
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Subject: Re: Berks Co. PA frqs
Date: 5 Feb 1996 02:58:26 GMT
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In article <4f37nf$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I am looking for frequencies for Berks County Pennsylvania.  Police,
>Emergency, etc.   Any help would be appreciated.
>
>e-mail to [e-mail] or just leave reply here.
>
>Thanks tons.
>
Some Berks County PA Frequencies

33.940  County Fire
155.070 County/Township Police Dispatch
155.010 County/Township Police F2
155.220 Amb-Hosp.
154.310 Zone 4 Fire Dispatch
154.400 Zone 4 Fire F2
154.160 Zone 4 Fire F3
154.385 Zone 4 Fire Police

The following frequencies used by Reading City Trunked System for
fire, police, road, and water departments.
866.0125
866.3000
866.5125
866.6125
866.9125
867.2250
868.3250
868.5875

And if you are interest in Aircraft Freq. for the Reading/Lancaster
area I've got them too. (I'm a pilot, so I know these work first hand!)

119.900 Reading Tower
125.150 Reading Approach
127.100 Reading ATIS (recorded weather/airport info update hourly)

120.900 Lancaster Tower
125.675 Lancaster ATIS (recorded weather/airport info update hourly)

123.050 Smoketown Airport UNICOM (6miles south east of Lancaster
Airport)

And if you need more leave me know.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
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Subject: Re: How much is R7000 worth?
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 19:16:17 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
m (PjB) writes:

>(Glenn Hansen) wrote:

>__So would I if you would sell it to me for that.  To get the one I own you
>__would have to send me at least $1000.

>Wow. Thats pretty close to your annual income. Maybe you should budget
>that bottle-return money a little more carefully, son.......

Isn't this Mr. Net who was upset over Bill Cheek's behavior? Isn't this the
guy who wanted us to write our ISP because of Bill? Isn't this the guy that
said 3 weeks ago he wasn't going to post anymore?

PjB, why are you flaming me when I reply to another user that has nothing to
do with your common law partner Andy?  Isn't that against the principles you
have spent so much time preaching about? Can you say hypocrite??

BTW, funny you would post here, you didn't have the gonads to post about
moving into your new apartment and being afraid to hook your scanner up to a
TV antenna. OTOH, you did say you were a clueless newbie and knew nothing
about scanners when you made your post on the Ham Radio newsgroup. Says it all
.

grh

BYW, I retired four years ago at the age of 40. Keep talking bozo. ROFLMAO!!!!




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John GIlchrist)
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Subject: Re: any cool tricks with the sportcat sc150
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 03:05:34 GMT
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Business Resource Group <[e-mail]> wrote:

>[e-mail] (Elmo110860) wrote:
>>Looking for modifications and secret tricks for unlocking secrets of
>>Uniden
>>sportcat sc150.   Please Email or post a message.  Thanks


>About the only "cool trick" I have performed with a Sportcat 150 was to
>return the damn thing to the place that sold it to me.  Glad to be rid of
>it!
Am I missing something here?  I've had my Sportcat 150 since Christmas
and love it.  Why did you return yours?


>DOUG



John Gilchrist
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:28 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Which is better?  Pro60 or Pro26? -Replacing my Pro43  :-(
Date: 7 Feb 1996 02:52:57 GMT
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Hi

Some villains broke into my locker and got my Pro43
and my January issue of MT!

It looks like the possible replacements are the Pro60 and the Pro26.
Anyone out there who owns one of these and would care to comment
on their likes/dislikes.  Which would you buy?

Yeah...I know you can't get cellular reception on these models.

..Gary

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:29 1996
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From: Glenn Little WB4UIV <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: CTCSS decoder?
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 01:03:06 -0800
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To: ALLEN DAVID WIDISH <[e-mail]>

ALLEN DAVID WIDISH wrote:
>
>         I posted a message asking what a CTCSS decoder was and how much
> they cost a couple of weeks ago.  Unfortunately, I didn't get back to
> the internet since.  Perhaps my question has already been answered, but
> I'll ask again anyway.  I was also wondering if anyone might know the
> repeater channel that the Niagara Regional Police (Ontario, Canada) use.
> I think it's 138.something.  My scanner doesn't have a search feature.
> Any info would be appreciated.  Thanks.

CTCSS means Continous Tone Coded Subaudibale Squelch (I think).
These decoders are available from Communications Specialists as
programmable of fixed freq units.  Their address is in most
communications magazines.

138.xxx is a military freq in the US, I suspect that you have the freq
wrong.
Radio Shack sells Police Call and Beyond Police Call in their stores.
One of these shouls list the freqs you need.

73
Glenn
WB4UIV


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (GregEmm)
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Subject: Re: Long Island- Patchogue
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I believe they use 158.955 and 155.145,but I am not positive


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (GregEmm)
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Subject: FD Pager wanted
Date: 5 Feb 1996 20:21:01 -0500
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Where can I buy a pager that recieves the fire department dispatch
(46.46), and how much are they(average).   Can you get them that also
recieve 46.40? Please e-mail to [e-mail].  Thanks in advance.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jon M. Hanson)
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Subject: Re: AR8000 wandering birdie problem
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Jon M. Hanson ([e-mail]) wrote:
:       I'd like to know how many AR8000 owners have experienced this
: "wandering birdie" problem that I just saw a post about. I just ordered
: an AR8000 a few days ago and am kind of concerned about this.

        I have received my AR8000 and have not noticed any wandering
birdies. It must be an intermittent problem and not widespread. The
company I bought it from said they have had no complaints from customers
concerning this.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jason Hanson)
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Subject: Help with trip to NE US/SE Canada
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 02:39:03 GMT
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Xref: news.epix.net alt.culture.ny-upstate:17600 soc.culture.canada:106959 soc.culture.usa:107106 alt.rhode_island:14019 misc.transport.road:970 rec.autos.driving:108240 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97796 rec.travel.usa-canada:37193 alt.radio.scanner:27270 rec.radio.scanner:45120

My fiancee and I will be married May 4, after which we will embark on
our honeymoon.  Below is our intended route - what we are looking for
are hotel suggestions, dining suggestions, places to visit, must-see
activities, road information, alternate routes, availabilities of
services, known speedtraps, 2m repeaters, police scanner frequencies,
and any other things you'd like to throw in, including flames for the
wide cross-posting of this message.

I-94  Madison, WI to Chicago, IL
I-94  Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI/Windsor, ON
ON401  Windsor, ON to Toronto, ON
ON401  Toronto, ON to PQ/ON line
TC20  PQ/ON line to Montreal, PQ
TC20  Montreal, PQ to Quebec, PQ
TC20  Quebec, PQ to Riviere-du-Loup, PQ
TC185 R-d-L, PQ to PQ/NB line
TC2  PQ/NB line to NB/ME line
--
US1 NB/ME line to Brunswick, ME
        -or-
I-95 NB/ME line to Bangor, ME and US1 Bangor, ME to Brunswick, ME
--
I-95 Brunswick, ME to Boston, MA
I-95 Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
I-95 New Haven, CT to NYC, NY
NY17 rural NYC, NY to I-390  (Is this road 55 or 65?)
I-390 from NY17 to US20-Alt
US20-Alt from I-390 to Buffalo, NY
I-190  Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY/ON
QEW Niagara Falls, ON to ON401
ON401 from QEW to London, ON
ON402 London, ON to ON/MI line
I-69 ON/MI line to I-94
I-94 back to Madison

Any suggestions, comments, etc. will be appreciated - we have 9-10
days to do this and we are rather fast people - driving and
sightseeing.

Also, please reply via email since there is such a wide variety of
newsgroups that would be included in a posted followup...

Thank you very much to any or all with suggestions!

--
Jason Hanson
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:35 1996
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From: [e-mail](Pooch)
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Subject: REQ: Cellular, Cordless, Private Freq's
Date: 8 Feb 1996 21:24:47 GMT
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I am looking for lists of Cellualr phone, corldless phone, and private
frequencies. Please reply via e-mail asap to:


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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:36 1996
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Subject: Need suggestion / 200xlt problem...
Date: 7 Feb 1996 19:43:22 GMT
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I recently sent my 200xlt to Radio Shack for repair and they returned it as
"unrepairable".  They said the Main Logic Board was shot and that Uniden does
not
stock that part.  A few people have said that diagnosis did not sound right an
d to
call Uniden myself.  Well, I've tried calling the six different 1-800 numbers
they
have and they're always busy.  So I'm back to where I started.  Any suggestion
s
would be greatly appreciated as far as where to send it for repair.

BTW, the symptons of the radio are no audio, no light, never locks on a freq.

Thanks in advance,

Henry.





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
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Subject: WTD: AR-3000
Date: 5 Feb 1996 06:30:52 GMT
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I would be willing to trade too absolutely cool radios for one absolutely
cool radio.  I have A PRO-2006, everyone's favorite scanner. I also have
a Sony SW-100s cute little shortwave radio. The SW recieves with SSB, or
Synchronous detection, which I have concluded to be an absolute necessity
for listening to SW brodcasts.

The 2006 has been 'relieved' of an annoying blockage in the 800mhz band.
otherwise, it has not been altered. They are both in mint shape, with
boxes, manuals, antennas, and other neat stuff that comes with them. Oh
yeah, The Pro 2006 is the one with the deeeeeeelightful indiglow backlight.

(spelled indiglow wrong to avoud prosecution by timex)
(spelled avoid wrong because i was not thinking.)

I am looking for an AOR-3000a with full coverage, because I need a radio
with SSB... I would like for it to be in good shape.

I would also trade the 2006 directly for an AR-2500.




Any questions can be mailed to me @ [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
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Subject: Wtd: UNblockED R-1
Date: 7 Feb 1996 06:51:12 GMT
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I'd like to swap my Pro-2006 for your ICOM r-1 With the BC-72 battery
charger, and preferrably the BP-83/84.

MUST BE IN MINT condition. I know that someone will tack something about
how shitty the R-1 is, but I had one, and I loved it! so there!

Nate, KB9LSX



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
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Subject: Re: Yupi 7100 backlight mod??
Date: 7 Feb 1996 03:43:53 GMT
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Brian Kraft ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras) wrote:
:
: >Anyone know of a mod to keep my Yupiteru MVT-7100's backlight on all the ti
me?
:
: That would drain the batteries very quickly!
:
: Brian Kraft <[e-mail]>
: Grand Junction, Colorado
:
Not if plugged into a DC supply! I found the mod, bythewaY, It is called
buying a MVT-7200.

Nate.
http://www.uwm.edu/~herb



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From: [e-mail] (Rick Harrison)
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Subject: FS: Pro-46
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For sale, Pro-46 handheld scanner in excellent condition, with belt
clip and center-loaded telescoping antenna.  $90 includes postage.

-- Rick Harrison ([e-mail])



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The DX version has a passive narrow AM filter fitted, and it's enabled
via the LOCAL button. So, you can't use a descrambler. And you get tons
of loss.


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Anyone have good City of Chicago frequencies for the cold snap?



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:42 1996
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From: Jim Whitbeck <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Pro-51, BC220XLT Info
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On 30 Jan 1996, Norman Beaulac wrote:

> Well Jim, I've had my BC220XLT since last August, and I must say that I am
> extremely happy with it.... It's a very well made scanner and extremely
> tough to boot... Not a single problem with it as of yet, and I don't expect
> any at all.... I have a much older Bearcat 210 that runs execellent to this
> day...And that scanner was made in 1983.... So there you have it.... Of

I'll score this as a vote for the 220XLT <G>.


> what I've read about RS, I would be terrified to buy one... But that's my
> opinion... Good luck in your quest....

I've had three votes in favor of the Pro-51, and two in favor of the
220XLT so far.

Thanks for the input.


Jim


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:43 1996
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On Wed, 31 Jan 1996, Sune Cullberg wrote:

> Can someone tell me how to program a Uniden/Bearcat 200xlt to scan a
> frequency range? Bought a used scanner without manual..I know it stupid.
> A source to find a manual would be nice too.

My Dad has a 200xlt, and he's 140 miles away, but I'm pretty sure this
will work:

1.  Hit "manual" to stop the scan.
2.  Type in one limit for the search and hit "Limit"
3.  Type in the other limit and hit "Limit"
4.  Hit search.

You can stop the search at any time by hitting "hold."  Then, I believe
that you can step up one freq. with "hold" and down one step with "limit."

If you have any more questions, let me know and I'll try to help.


Jim


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On Thu, 1 Feb 1996, Mark Springer wrote:


> I just recently bought the Pro 51.  I am very pleased with it.  I would note

> that I am mostly interested in scanning RR frequencies (160-162) and it does
 a
> great job in that area and it does relatively well in downtown where a lot o
f
> scanners and ham radio's have trouble due to the large amount of radio
> traffic.  The 50 channel per second scan is also pretty neat.  All in all I
> like it a lot and would recommend it highly.  I am using the rubber ducky

Thanks for the "yes" vote.  Yours is about the 5th or 6th positive
review, so I think I'm convinced.  Now to convince Dad <G>.


Jim


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:45 1996
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[e-mail] wrote:


>BTW - does anybody know the wavelength at which IR LED's generally
>operate, and the wavelength of the laser in CD Players.

    IR LED's have a number of different wavelengths.  Many are centered
around 820 nanoMeters because the diodes for that wavelength are cheap and
efficient.  Laser diodes are often built to operate there too.  The real
answer is 700 to 1100 nM.


>Also a narrower band than 700nm -
>1100nm for police laser guns would be appreciated.

     See above.  Laser speed guns could use any of a number of different
wavelengths in that range.  You'd have to know which brand and model to
know the exact wavelength.

        Jim



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From: [e-mail] (JJ Martin)
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Subject: Re: R7100 Modification
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>In article <4ejqb8$[e-mail]>, . says...

>>Ever since ICOM decided to delete the 800 - 900 MHZ coverage from its IC-R71
00
>>receiver,

Just fer the record...ICOM didn't just decide to delete the 800-900
MHz coverage from any of their radios.  It was our folks in Washington
D.C. who made it illegal to listen to the cellular telephone
frequencies when they modified the Communications Act of 1934.

I believe the cutoff date for the manufacture of equipment openly
capable of receiving cellular freqs is April of 1994.

Just some gee whiz info.  :)

Cheeers!   jjm



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Bill Funk <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Hmmm... If you can buy a new R9000 (since you are in a business that will
>allow you to do so), then you can get an un-restricted R-7100.

The manufacturers will not deliver an unrestricted <Brand New> radio
within the confines of the U.S. unless they are delivering it to a
government agency.

>Me, I'm lucky. I have an older R-7100, full coverage! (No, it's *not* for
>sale!!) :-)

This law sucks!!

    jjm






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All TSCM people have heard about AID devices, but few know the actual freq
they use, or what they look like.

The devices are VERY popular with the law enforcement crowd, private
investigators and corporate security types. The equipment is VERY overpriced,
and the fairly easy to detect.

AID bills itself as "The World's Largest Manufacturer of Electronic
Intelligence Equipment and Specialized Protective Systems"

AID was founded in 1970, and was sold in 92/93 to Westinghouse (Westinghouse i
s
currently selling TONS of equipment to the DEA and State dept)
_____________________________________________________________________________

AID - Westinghouse/Audio Intelligence Devices, Inc. Bug Freqs

150 mhz - 174 mhz  Standard/Primary Band (Most Popular)
135 mhz - 150 mhz  Special Order/Secondary Band
216 mhz - 220 mhz  Special Order
400 mhz - 470 mhz  UHF Repeaters

 36 mhz -  39 mhz  Very Low Power WFM (.5mw - 50mw)   ***Very Dangerous***
 80 khz - 200 khz  "Line Carrier" Miscrophone Systems ***Very Dangerous***

1700mhz - 1900mhz  25-250mw Video and audio bugs (Mostly DEA/DOJ stuff)
2450mhz - 2484mhz  25-250mw Video and audio bugs
_____________________________________________________________________________

If the signal is "scrambled" it is nothing more than simple voice inversion,
a circuit to "de-scramble" costs around $20.

Note: AID devices are often re-tuned for outband channels... so be careful.

The area of spectrum from 35mhz to 500mhz is the primary threat, 500mhz to 3gh
z
is the secondary threat, a "line carrier" threat is from 30khz to 750khz.

If the person planting the bug suspects that a TSCM may be conducted then
AID suggests a frequency between 30mhz to 50mhz, sensitivity of rcvr should
be better than .18uv/-122dbm.

Also, keep in mind that AID devices are frequently used for illegal buggings,
so be familiar with what their realistic specs are, expect power outputs under
50mw, and expect to see the AC power circuits being used as the antennae.

-jma

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:50 1996
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From: Joe Bakas <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Need suggestion / 200xlt problem...
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I would suggest you use Uniden, They had trouble with their 800 number
this week or try Electronic Repair Centers at 708-455-5105. They also
advertise repair for Uniden units.
joe



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> > > >I had a Radio Shack mag mount and it received pretty good.
> > > >However... The thing was always blowing off on the freeway!  Around
> > > >town it was not a problem.  I could do about 65 IF there was no wind,
> > > >however in Southern CA, you can count on it!
> >I had the same problem with the RS scanner antenna, but the problem with my
 antenna was that the
coax was too large. I replaced the crap coax that it came with, but then I cou
ldn't keep the
thing from sliding off of my car @ 65+ MPH. The larger diameter coax wouldn't
allow the magnet to
seat properly, so the mount was always cockeyed. I never had any problem with
it before I
replaced the coax. I still have it and it stays on much better now that I have
 cut away a little
bit of plastic. I would suggest seeing if the magnet sits flat against the roo
f of your vehicle.
OR: maybe you just got a "bum" magnet :)


John


Please post replies, complaints, etc.


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*******For Sale**********

(1)  Motorola UHF GP300 HT Radio w/ 2 batteries and charger
           420 - 480 MHz

Must be in the Washington DC or in the Newark, Delaware Area.

Asking for $500; will take best offer.

Please reply via email at:   [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:53 1996
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From a college dorm, I pick up people through my scanner within my dorm.
 I am sure it is the campus' own radio airwaves and the tight enclosure
of the building I am in that I cannot pick up such great ranges.  Though
I am only using a rubber duck antenna vs. when I am at home/in my car
using a magmount, I can pick up people from a much greater distance.

john




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:55 1996
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From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
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In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Frederick Kelcz" writes:

Morning Fred,

< [snip] Does Javiathon have anyting to add
> on your side of the ocean?

Mmm...not sure if I'm half Company half man now :-)

The loose BNC "problem" was a little more apparent on early versions - we
had a few customers come back to us about it. AOR said they addressed the
problem and in the last 12/18 months or so I cannot recall any direct
customer complaints re loose BNC connectors.

Its only in recent weeks and on threads here on r.r.s that this
"problem" seems to have appeared - the chances of this "problem" is probably
increased for those who change antennas on a regular basis.

To tighten the lock nut is not too difficult but be careful and don't
attempt brain suggery with a broken bottle - make sure you have the
correct tools. Dissasemble the AR8000 by removing the two screws in
the battery compartment and the two small black srews on the side (just
the front half will do). Split the radio in half placing the front half
to one side.

Remove the three rubber kobs from the top and the three locking nuts
around the On/Off, Squelch and Rotary Dial. These (the locking nuts) are
probably the hardest things to remove as they are "down the hole".  If
you do not have a specific tool a pair of fine tipped long nose pliers
should be OK.

Remove the two screws at the bottom of the top circuit board. About on third
of the way up on either side of the board close to the edge are two white
connector blocks labled J4-1 & J4-2. You will see though the innermost "hole"
the leg of the battery contacts slighlty bent over. This board will lift
out but be careful the two battery contacts - to make life easier you could
just straighten them slightly.

The lower board and BNC connector should now be visible and allow
access to the locking nut. By removing the three retaining screws on the
bottom board you can also lift this board away together with the top
plastic section and BNC socket from the bottom case which may also make
life a little easier. Again a pair of small long nosed pliers should allow
you to tighten the locking nut quite easily. If you consider adding some
form of adhesive I would suggest using some specific Adhesive designed for
use with threaded fasteners.

Re-assmeble being careful to ensure the two battery contacts are located
correctly in the two connector blocks. You may wish to bend the end over
slightly just to stop them "falling" out when changing batteries.


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In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Frederick Kelcz" writes:

Hi Fred,

> >Its only in recent weeks and on threads here on r.r.s that this
> >"problem" seems to have appeared - the chances of this "problem" is probabl
y
> >increased for those who change antennas on a regular basis.

What I meant to say here was its only on recent threads here on r.r.s
that this problem seems to have come to light again.

> Given the wide freq range of this receiver I would have expected AOR to make
> a sturdier BNC - as one must change antennas to take full advantage of the
> radio.  I regularly change antennas on a Bearcat 200xlt and a Yaesu FT530 an
d
> after years, the BNC have shown no problem.

Point taken at this end. I guess if I were to play the Devils Advocate for
one moment I suspect the number of "complaints" against the number of
AR8000 is miniscule...not the point I know - if its a problem its a
problem.

> In your opinion would there be room to fit a sturdier BNC with actual lock
> washer into the space of the current BNC?

I'll have to take a another look on Monday. I doubt there would be room
for a second locking nut but I bet there is room for a "thinnish" locking
washer between the nut and the underside of the BNC bracket.

Have  agood weekend.



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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:58 1996
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From: JRM <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Arizona Frequencies
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KC7ANQ's Southwest Frequency Directory Homempage contains frequencies for
most cities in Arizona.

Be sure to check out ICP, the scanner pager that gives you DPS Pursuits,
and working fires and Phoenix and Tucson.

http://www.goodnet.com/~radio/swfd/




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JRosariojr)
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Subject: Re: Pro-46 Unmodifiable?
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Yes it's modifiable I got the mods


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:46:59 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Antenna on the Pro-2006
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 21:24:01 -0800
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When an external antenna and the stock antenna is installed on the Pro-2006 (o
r any other
scanner, is there any benefit.

Joseph


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:00 1996
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From: KARL DAHLQUIST <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: "Code Red" from LAPD; what is it?
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Actually, if you here it on the METRO frequencies, it means the same as
when other agencies put "the marker" on (meaning, emergency radio traffic
only.)  If SWAT is responding to a situation, or effecting a "felony"
traffic stop, the radio control operator says the frequency is "CODE RED"





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KB5WIX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Any way to power a base with battery for emergencies.
Date: 7 Feb 1996 23:39:56 -0500
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I have a Recoton Portable Power Station that I like quite a bit (I think
they are now marketed by ANLI).  They have a built-in voltage meter and a
switchable output for 3-6-9 volts, as well as a dedicated "cigarette
lighter" style 12 volt jack.  I also have a portable battery built to
power a Q-Beam spotlight which is nothing but 12 amps of pure power in a
small pack with a carry strap.  Either of these should keep your 12-volt
scanner (cell phone, HT, etc.) going for many hours.  I would tend to
steer clear of the car batteries because of the potential associated
dangers.

Also, there is an article in the April, 1995 Monitoring Times magazine
about scanning in emergency situations.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Karen Boland)
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Subject: RADAR
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 22:05:29 GMT
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Radar is a radio-type frequency, Right?
Can it be picked up/detected by a scanner?




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Karen Boland)
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Subject: Re: RS Pro 62 problem
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 05:23:15 GMT
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Scott Ryan <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Yesterday I purchased a Pro 62 from the local RS.  When trying it today I
>found that broadcast frequencies (TV, NOAA weather & AM) bleed over other
>frequencies.  Weather frequency 164.475 MHz completely covers a local
>Police frequency at 159.225 MHz.  Turning the squelch down enough to
>prevent bleed-over cuts reception of ALL frequencies.

>Do I have a bad unit or is this a command problem with the Pro 62?

Hmmmm...How close are you to the NOAA  transmitter/tower?
That could be your problem.




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KE4ZNR)
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Subject: Re: pro-26
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If you are looking for cell mods, Nope!! Get a BC3000xlt, I love mine!!
Marshall  KE4ZNR
Proud Member: N. Carolina Triangle Area Scanner/Shortwave Group


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Koller)
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Hello all. I'll be going up to the Bay Area this upcoming weekend 2/10,
and I need some freqs please

Sunnyvale Fire/Police
San Jose Fire
Mountain View Fire/Police
Pleasanton Fire/Police
Livermore Fire
San Francisco Fire
Any thing else interesting would be appreciated.

Thanks
--

Ken Koller
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ACARS, shareware available??
Date: 31 JAN 96 11:02:39
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Is there a shareware program available to receive ACARS tranmission?

thanks,
Ken


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rich Sheff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Larsen Antennas Job Posting
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 02:29:42 GMT
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[e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson) wrote:

>In article <4eqdpa$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
>says...
>>
>>[...]  ALL companies should be doing drug screens!

>What people put into their own bodies is their own business, and
>no one elses', least of all yours'.

It is their business, if/when it affects your on the job performance.
Not to mention they don't want to have to go through the expense of
hiring your replacement, if you happen to get arrested in the process
of feeding your habit.

>[Vote with your dollars, folks. Don't buy these statists' antennas.]

It's your option, exercise it at your will.

73,
Rich
KD6HWF




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rich Sheff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Antenna Questions...
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 02:37:07 GMT
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[e-mail] (Richard Kleim) wrote:
>I use a RS Pro-51 to scan. I'd like to use it in the car around town, but I
>get a lot of static (not ignition noise) when using in the car. There are
>two RS antennas I've seen for cars/scanners - the Mag mount and the glass
>surface mount scanner antennas. Would either of these help me (mostly 800
>Mz, some Aviation/150/400 usage)?   I don't know a lot about antenna design
>- it appears that the mag mount might be a Marconi antenna since it
>requires keeping intact the foil base. (?)  The glass mount would mount
>higher, but the mag is longer. Is either of these better?   I figure the
>mag mount looks like it might be better, I don't know why - after all I'm
>most interested in 800 and I suppose the length wouldn't be a factor. I do
>scan 2 meter bands also, tho.  Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

I have the RS mag-mount scanner antenna.  I use it quite well on my
Cherokee, and haven't had any problems with it coming off, even at
speeds in excess of 75 MPH.  Now hitting low ceilings in drive-thrus,
parking garages, and the like is another story... :)

However, I did replace the connector on the end with a twist-on BNC
to fit my Pro-39.  The RS Motorola-to-BNC adaptor doesn't seem to fit
much of anything worth a damn.  (I'm going to replace the connector
with a solder-on BNC 'one of these days...')

73,
Rich
KD6HWF




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:12 1996
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Can anyone give me a list of the frequencies for cellular phones?



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bart Z. Lederman)
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Subject: Re: FREE: Zenith TransOceanic List of Model Nos, etc.

Why don't you just post it here, so we can all see it and
comment on it.

P.S.: If the purpose of your post is to troll for addresses to
e-mail to, this posting does NOT give you permission to send
me e-mail or advertising of any kind by any medium.

--
B. Z. Lederman   Personal Opinions Only


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Stephen Lui)
Subject: Freqs. for Indianapolis, IN
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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I'm taking a business trip to Indianapolis (actually Columbus, a small suburb
south) and wanted some interesting freqencies to listen to while I was there.
Does anyone have any suggestions?

Stephen


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From: [e-mail] (TL.)
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Enjoy



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark 7996)
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Subject: Re: 2035 Owners / Euro-board is great
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In article <4f06b4$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bill Cheek) writes:

>Does it have 30 kHz Search Steps?
>
>Bill
>
>

No, you have to use 5khz steps.

You end up searching more than you need, but it locks right on

the true signal. Not before it or after it.

mark s. conway


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:16 1996
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From: MartinBleiwas <bleiwass@198.4.75.45>
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Subject: Re: Need suggestion / 200xlt problem...
Date: 8 Feb 1996 22:58:18 GMT
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Henry I had the same problem. I brought the unit to a local scanner
      repair shop and he fixed it. The problem was two burn't Caps.
      1 blown 5volt voltage regulator. I have the unit three weeks now
      and it still works. Good Luck,


                          Marty

     P.S. You can call the tech named Walter at 718  591-9700 and ask him
          about you unit.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:17 1996
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From: Matt Brummer <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: radar detectors
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 16:25:17 -0600
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Check out Car & Driver's Web site.  They normally do a review every year
& I think the last one was about 10 months ago (or so).  It should come
up on a search. (I think.)

http://www.caranddriver.com
(your browser may have to be Netscape or AOL -- I know Mosaic 2.0 won't
work on that site for me.)

GO VALENTINE!!

--> Matt Brummer

[e-mail]


On Tue, 6 Feb 1996, John Lee wrote:

> I'm interested in information eg reviews of radar detectors (for automobiles
). Can anyone tel me where I can find any?
>
> ------------------------
> John Lee, tel [phone] X4357 WCT/1, Logica UK Ltd, Space Division
> e-mail [e-mail]        | "Let Hercules himself do what he may,
> --opinions are mine-- |  The cat will mew and dog will have his day"
>
>


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:18 1996
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Subject: Re: RADAR
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 18:44:09 -0600
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10.525 GHz (X-band)
24.150 GHz (K-band)
33.4 GHz - 36.0 GHz (Ka-band)

   According to the Valentine One owner's manual

Note for those mathematically impaired:   1 Gigahertz = 1,000 Megahertz

--> Matt Brummer

[e-mail]


On 7 Feb 1996, Dave Booth wrote:

> the band the Radar signals are transmitted on are i think
> about 2-5 gig..
> not sure on the band width.
> but yes if u had a scanner that could recieve up that high
> you probably wiuld hear something....
>
>
>


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Shane McCarthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Canadian & U.S. Coast Guard (Freq?)
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 14:44:32 GMT
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Can someone please Email me the freq. the Canadian & US Coast Gaurd
use.  I live in the Windsor, Ont/Detroit, Mi. area if that makes a
difference.
--
Shane R. McCarthy
Windsor, Ont
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DIGITAL CORDLESS PHONES How Secure?
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 20:56:25 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> > ([e-mail]) writes:
> >> Please help with some basic questions about secure cordless phones.
> >> The salespeople I have talked to contradict each other, so I turn to
> >> you experts!  I want a phone that cannot be monitored by the casual
> >> scanner user.
> >>
> >> If the phone is labelled "digital", will only white noise be heard?
> >> Are all 900 MHz phones digital and secure?
> >> What do I look for, or can you recommend brands for a secure cordless
> >> phone?
>
> >Look for "digital", "spread spectrum" and also encrypted.
>
>
> Try Tropez 900, I own one and love it.
>
> I do not believe there is a encrypted model out there.

The Tropez encrypts (i.e. scrambles) the signal, doesn't it? Not all 900
Mhz phones are secure--some use speech inversion, I believe, which means
they can be understood using scanners such as the AOR8000 with a speech
inversion chip installed. Those that use spread spectrum can also be
intercepted, although not easily. In any case, unless you're a target of
the NSA, I wouldn't worry about it---get a Tropez or one of the secure
(spread spectrum) Panasonics and you won't be overheard readily.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 2035 Owners / Euro-board is great
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 20:52:25 -0400
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In article <4f17jp$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mark
7996) wrote:

> In article <4f06b4$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bill Cheek) writes:
>
> >Does it have 30 kHz Search Steps?
> >
> >Bill
> >
> >
>
> No, you have to use 5khz steps.
>
> You end up searching more than you need, but it locks right on
>
> the true signal. Not before it or after it.
>
> mark s. conway

Just bought a PRO2042 from Ft. Worth Radio Shack and an Optoelectronics
OS535 from Durham Radio in Canada.

Ft. Worth is asking $425 for the scanner, which is not bad, but then
they'll stiff you $20 for one-week UPS shipping and "handling". Check
around, you might do better. Durham is asking $319 for the OS535, which is
capable of receiving freqs in the 800 MHz range without need of any
"unlock code" unlike the US version. I figured the extra $19 was worth
it...  I paid about $10 for shipping by the Candian donkey cart postal
system (it took two weeks). I was told that if it went UPS, I would
probably have to pay customs. Well, I still had to pay customs, to the
tune of $13. All in all, not good deal--not a great deal.

Installing the OS535 was pretty straightforward. It took about 1.5 hours.
The biggest difficulty was having to cut out a piece of the metal case
with a nibbling tool. It's a lot of work!

First, you have to go to a Rat Shack. If you get into the store before you
are attacked by a salesdroid, you can run to the area where they stock the
tools and grab what you need and get out in under three minutes. In my
case, I got stuck having to ask the manager droid where they keep the
nibbling tools and then having to hear him tell me, "Uh oh, I don't think
we have any of those." Then, after I show him four tools, hanging from a
peg, having to hear him explain to me something about how "...some
products that don't sell well get taken off the shelves..and we don't know
about it.." After refusing to give my name, rank and serial number, I
manage to get out of the store in six minutes.

Back to do the install, I read through Opto's photocopied instuction
"manual." The installation could have been done a bit faster (well, less
stressful, in my case) if Opto had any clue about how to write a user
manual. Having had to suffer through an earlier installation "manual" for
the Opto 456, I was already wary. But if you have not had any experience
with any of their products, read the "instructions" carefully and double
check everything before you commit to doing anything.

Bottom line? Paid $808 for a computer controlled scanner, plus some labor.
Now, I gotta buy some new software to go with it! Gee, is this a fun hobby
or what? I'll post a follow up in a few weeks--once I get the software and
put the rig to test.

By the way, I'm a day or two from wrapping up a FAQ on computer-controlled
scanning. It will be posted on a web page before the weekend (I'll post
the URL, once I get the go-ahead) for everyone to read and to make
suggestions for improvements and to correct, no doubt, my errors.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-2042 vs 2035
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 06:38:25 -0400
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In article <4f4v57$[e-mail]>, Scott <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Tad,
>
> I too wondered the same when shopping for scanners.  It seems to me that
> the 2042 offers only convenience features over the 2035 (auto lock-out of
> blank freq., enhanched search functions, etc.)  I decided to save the $$$
> and get the 2035.  I plan to add a computer control in the future so the
> extra features were less important then price!

The current issue of MT has a brief article in which the writer compares
the two scanners side by side. You're essentially correct in your
observations about convenience features and enhanced search functions.

I recently purchased a 2042 for $440 with shipping, from Ft Worth. The
scanner was $420--they stiff you with an inflated shipping and handling
charge. The 2035 is being sold in several places for about $375-$380 (it
may be selling for less than that by some mail order places, but I didn't
check terribly hard because I knew that I wanted the 2042 regardless). For
me, I felt the price difference was worth it, if no other reason that in
the long run, the 2042 would hold it's resale value better. I installed
the Optoscan 535 and am just now putting the scanner through its paces.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:24 1996
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From: Mike Mollet <[e-mail]>
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Hi there... I was wondering if you had any motorola Ht's on the 500 mhz
band... my explorer group has recieved authorization from the Police
dept to use their frequencies, and we could really use a few for field
events... We will need one multi channel radio, and the rest can be
dual, or single channel.... Thanks...
 Please send your prices to...

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:25 1996
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: doppler DF question
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Weihman)
Date: 2 Feb 1996 02:34:27 GMT
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BOEING377 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: If you take the standard 4 verticals antenna array and tip the axis 90
: degrees so that the scan is in elevation rather than azimuth what info are
: you really getting?  Are you really determining the vertical angle of the
: incoming wavefront? Could you jump to some conclusions about the height of
: the reflecting layer if you knew the location of a distant low band skip
: station?

Sure.  It will tell the angle of incidence in the vertical plane.
However, your antennas are now polarized 90 degrees differently; this
may make the signal weaker.

Ground reflection and scatter could confuse the reading also.

-mike
_______________________________________________________________________
Mike Weihman   [e-mail]      N1DJE

Hewlett-Packard Co.            | ARES/RACES EC, Rohnert Park/Cotati, CA
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[phone]                 | Penngrove, California
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_______________________________________________________________________


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mitchell Bogh)
Subject: RE: Pro-2020 Any Good?
Date: 8 Feb 96 07:47:05 -0800
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The pro2020 Its a no thrills scanner.  No 800mhz recieve.  General
coverage.  Some modifications are available.  for example you could
add
a number channels.  you can also change the 406-512 band to 380-480.
other than that you should not have to pay much more than 40 bucks.

Mitch


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mitchell Bogh)
Subject: RE: Why 75 ohm cable? (was: RS discone problems...CELLULAR)
Date: 8 Feb 96 07:42:09 -0800
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if you should do a little math you will find that the slight mismatch
between the 50 ohm scanner and the 75 ohm cable will more than offset
the loss you have with rg58 cable.  In many instances if the cable
run is over 30ft or so you will end up receiving better using 75 ohm
coax.
The ultimate would be to use lossless coax.  That big bucks to you
and me even if you were to use beleden rg9913 at about 1.50$ per foot
you would almost do better with rg6 75 ohm coax.  If this were a
transmitter you are correct.  The mismatch would be terrible.  Hope
this clears up thing a little.

Another idea with the poor receive might be front end overload.  You
could verify this by using the rubber duck antenna.  If your receive
improves over the outside antenna you might have too much signal
entering the scanner.

As another test you could also try the outside antenna with a 3 to 10
foot piece of 52 ohm coax.  If you notice more signals you might want
to
reposition your antenna closer to your scanner.

good luck    Mitch


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (William Rahl)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Alkalines for BC200XLT ?Where
Date: 7 Feb 1996 08:47:55 GMT
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Does any one know where I can get  battery case that will use
 Alkalines for the Bearcat 200xlt Handheld? I have a extra nicad
 rechargable pack, but I need something to use when I cannot recharge
 right away.
                                                             Thank You,
                                                              Bill



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:28 1996
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From: MM <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Adelaide scanner frequencies
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Does anybody have any interesting frequencies of the Adelaide, South Australia
 area?

If so, please e-mail me, as I would be eager to exchange some interesting chan
nels
that I have found.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:29 1996
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Subject: Adelaide scanner frequencies
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Does anybody have any interesting frequencies of the Adelaide, South Australia
 area?

If so, please e-mail me, as I would be eager to exchange some interesting chan
nels
that I have found.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Tracy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: any cool tricks with the sportcat sc150
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 10:27:13 -0600
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In article <4f94sq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (John
GIlchrist) wrote:

>Business Resource Group <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>>[e-mail] (Elmo110860) wrote:
>>>Looking for modifications and secret tricks for unlocking secrets of
>>>Uniden
>>>sportcat sc150.   Please Email or post a message.  Thanks
>
>
>>About the only "cool trick" I have performed with a Sportcat 150 was to
>>return the damn thing to the place that sold it to me.  Glad to be rid of
>>it!

>Am I missing something here?  I've had my Sportcat 150 since Christmas
>and love it.  Why did you return yours?

I've had a 150 for one year and am also very happy with it.  For less than
$200, it is a good value in a handheld.  Would be very interested in any
problems, tricks and unlocking secrets.

--
Mark Tracy, [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
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Subject: Re: cullular frequencies
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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      Use

        800-832    869.040 - 870.000     A - RCC     voice
          1-312    870.030 - 879.360     A - RCC     voice
        313-333    879.390 - 879.990     A - RCC     data
        334-354    880.020 - 880.620     B - Telco   data
        355-666    880.650 - 889.980     B - Telco   voice
        667-716    890.010 - 891.480     A - RCC     voice
        717-799    891.510 - 893.970     B - 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 [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Serrow)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: by popular demand the pro-mods
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 10:14:21 GMT
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just take a walk over to a site I found.
http://rever.nmsu.edu/~weasel/scanner/handheld.html#pro46


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (nickerr)
Subject: Pro2004 right for me?
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I am looking for a scanner.  Lots of channels and cell phone freqs.  I
have heard that the Pro-2004 is  a good unit and can acruire one for
$145.  Is this worth it?  I want to basically listen to eevrything.
WOuld this be the unit for me?
--
 [e-mail] <----------------------> [e-mail]
                     I had a signature once
                     Its gone now.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Eric C. Loy)
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We have a presidential debate coming to town very soon (Mar 14)
and I could use your help in finding some freqs to scan during
and around the event! Please E-Mail me any help you can. Thank
you.

addr:  [e-mail]

Eric Loy
--
________________________________________________________________
Eric Loy, WDWS                "A pessimist is what an optimist
[e-mail]        calls a realist."
________________________________________________________________


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Subject: Re: Need an expert opinion on scanner/paging question
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In <4f0fge$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Dwayne S.
Byrd) writes:
>
>Peter Kamilakis <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>>I tune into an interesting frequency sometimes on my
>>scanner, and I cannot quite figure out what it is.
>>It occurs at 152.150, and what happens is I hear two tones
>>(like rescue tones), followed by what sounds like someone
>>talking on an answering machine, saying something like
>>"Bob, call home when you get a chance".  This is not a
>
>Sounds exactly like a voice pager.  I didn't pull out a frequency
>list, but 152.150 would seem to be in the right neighborhood.  With a
>voice pager, you dial the pager number, and after a beep, you speak a
>brief message that is then transmitted to the specified pager where it
>is played through a small built-in speaker.
>
>I get the impression that alphanumeric pagers have now far surpassed
>voice pagers in terms of sales and use.  But voice pagers used to be
>quite popular.
>
>Dwayne
>KC4POI
>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: VOICE PAGER ARE COMING BACK NOW. WITHIN
THREE MONTHS PAGENET WILL INTRODUCE THE NEW "VOICE-NOW" PAGER
WHICH WILL HOLD 4 MINS. OF VOICE MESSAGES. THE MESSAGES WILL
BE TOTALLY PRIVATE AND WILL BE TRANSMITTED ON A DIGITAL (COMPRESSED)
FORMAT. TO FIND OUT MORE CHECK OUT THEIR WEB SITE AT:

        http://www.pagenet.com

=KEN=


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Paul S. Haring)
Subject: Re: Pro-46 Unmodifiable?
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In article <4f5is9$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (JRosariojr)
writes:
>From: [e-mail] (JRosariojr)
>Subject: Re: Pro-46 Unmodifiable?
>Date: 5 Feb 1996 13:39:05 -0500

>Yes it's modifiable I got the mods

Only SOME pro-46's are modifiable, you need to validate the date code before
trying a mod.  The older original units are modifiable, the newer date coded
ones are not.  All pr0-46 mods can be found at the usual place,
ftp::rtfm.mit.edu in the usenet_by_group area; dig down into it to find the
mods subdirectory.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Oliver)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden Bearcat 8C145XL????
Date: 5 Feb 1996 21:58:39 GMT
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My father recently won a new scanner at our annual fireman's banquet. He
gave me his old scanner. It is a Uniden Bearcat 8C145XL. What can I do
with this scanner, It works fairly well with picking up Police and Fire
talk, But I want to look for Cordless and Cell Phone Conversations, How
can I do this. It is only a 16 Channel Programable scanner. I also need
to know how to change the Weather Frequency on it.  I would appreciate
and help any of you can give me.

                                               Thank You,



  JOHN OLIVER  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:39 1996
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From: Pete Baston <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: POCSAG Decoder Available from SimTel Archive
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 18:55:07 +0000
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The latest version of my POCSAG Decoder, PD 2.00, is now available from the
SimTel shareware archive. The software and documentation can be found in
file SimTel/msdos/paging/pd-200.zip on the prime mirror site,
FTP.Coast.NET, and also on the secondary mirror sites. For a list of SimTel
mirror sites please email me directly.

                          Pete Baston
                     [e-mail]



SimTel Announcement Follows:


SimTel/msdos/paging/
pd-200.zip      POCSAG paging decoder version 2.00

PD Version 2.00 allows the off-air decoding of POCSAG paging transmissions.
The program supports POCSAG speeds of 512, 1200 or 2400 bits/second and
decodes alphanumeric or numeric paging messages. A simple interface is
required to convert the audio output of a receiver or scanner to RS232
levels, for input to a COM port on a PC.

Special Requirements: Interface circuit. Details given in documentation
file (pd200.txt).

Changes: The following improvements were made over the previous version
(version 1.02):-

* Now supports 2400 baud and has auto bit-rate detection.
* Will now attempt to correct up to 2 bit errors in a codeword.
* Will now attempt to auto-detect numeric or alphanumeric data.
* Now supports logging of all messages to daily log files.
* Logging now continues whilst in PAUSE mode.
* PAGERS.INI and REJECT.INI will now allow comments after pager addresses.
* PAGERS.INI and REJECT.INI will now allow wildcards in pager addresses.
* PAGERS.INI and REJECT.INI will now accept up to 250 entries each.
* Date format may now be configured for the US market.
* Will now correctly display "umlaute" characters used in German.
* Screen colours may now be configured.

pd-200.zip has replaced pd-102.zip.

Shareware. Uploaded by the author.

Pete Baston
[e-mail]




************************************************************************
* Pete Baston * 7 Allerton Close, Pen y ffordd, Chester, CH4 0NJ, U.K. *
************************************************************************


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Andrew Peterson)
Subject: Re: Alphanumeric Pagers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Locutus) wrote:

> In message <4eg62g$[e-mail]> - [e-mail] (Bob) writes:
> :>
> :>In article <[e-mail]>,
> :>   [e-mail] (Christopher Baxted) wrote:
> :>>
> :>>>There is a program around which uses the audio-out of your scanner, and
an
> :>>>easy to build interface to your PC, you can read messages all day.
> :>>>If you (or anyone) needs it, I'll post it here. Just ask.
> :>>
> :>>>TD.
> :>
> :>Hi,
> :>
> :>Which program is it? I want it if it's not PD-102 or PD-200.
> :>Cheers,
> :>
> :>  Bob
>
>
> Could you please post this info here, or e-mail.  Thanks, it sounds like
> fun :)
>
> Patrick

I don't s'pose anyone knows of any program like this for the Mac...

Andy


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Perry Hayes)
Subject: Questions about AR-8000 and Computer Control
Message-ID: <277cc$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 16:34:58 GMT
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Good Morning-

    I was hoping for some advice on the 8000 and computer control.  I
have heard that the Opto CX12AR and Scan*Star is the best combination
to use...is this true?

1)  Does the CX12AR require any mods to the radio?

2)  Is Scan*Star Commercial better (equal/worse) than the SE or Plus
versions for windows?   I guess I would prefer a windows based program
as long as it works the same.

3)  How well does it work?

4)  Does the Radio Shack telescopic scanner antenna do the job, or
would you recommend a diiferent antenna.

   I would really appreciate any feedback or information on this
subject!  Thanks.


                        -Perry Hayes






From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Songchai Smyth)
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Subject: Re: Pro43 Handheld Scanner for sale
Followup-To: dfw.forsale,houston.forsale,austin.forsale,utsa.forsale,tx.forsale,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner
Date: 8 Feb 1996 01:43:39 GMT
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Richard Nimz ([e-mail]) wrote:
: D W Smoot wrote:

:> Don't pay no mind to the Wal-mart shopper - a PRO-43 has nothing to do
:> with color or black-n-white \ it is a radio scanner and $225 is not a
:> bad price, allthough, i'll offer $150.00 since it has no belt-clip.

: Wow!  That must be some belt-clip  For $75 bucks, I'd expect it
: to clip and unclip by voice command.

AND should transmit those color documents to truckers on CB! =)

PS


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:45 1996
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From: Raimo Makela <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Welcome to Satakunnan radio's Home Page
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 12:05:21 -0800
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Welcome to Satakunnan Radio's Home Page. We are operating at FM 94.8 and
97.2 MHz 24 hours at Satakunta county, Finland. Address is:


http://www.yle.fi/sataradio/


Hear us! It is possible via summer, FM DXing, Es- or tropo-propagation.
We have happy listenners farway from us. Like Estonia, Germany, Hungary,
Spain and Sweden.

Send your reception report with audio recording to:

Satakunnan Radio
Raimo Makela
PL 113
28101 PORI
FINLAND




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Robertson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: VHF or UHF???
Date: 5 Feb 1996 05:11:12 -0800
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I have a Ham Radio with expanded receive capabilities that allows me to
use it as a scanner and I monitor police, fire, airports, utility
companies, etc....Veeery Interesting to say the least, but I am confused
about frequencey listings I see...(For example, those published in
Monitoring Times).  They never say if it's on the VHF or
UHF band, and since my radio receives both (an Icom W2A dualband) and I
find police on VHF and UHF, fire on VHF, I am never sure where to look.
Are there any "guidelines" to follow?? Thanks for comments/suggestions.
Rob R. KE6BGO Eugene, OR.  (Freq's for this area would also be appreciated)


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:47 1996
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From: Richard Nimz <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: dfw.forsale,houston.forsale,austin.forsale,utsa.forsale,tx.forsale,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro43 Handheld Scanner for sale
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 14:40:50 +0000
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D W Smoot wrote:

> Don't pay no mind to the Wal-mart shopper - a PRO-43 has nothing to do
> with color or black-n-white \ it is a radio scanner and $225 is not a
> bad price, allthough, i'll offer $150.00 since it has no belt-clip.

Wow!  That must be some belt-clip  For $75 bucks, I'd expect it
to clip and unclip by voice command.

richard


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Kleim)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Antenna Questions...
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Hello

I use a RS Pro-51 to scan. I'd like to use it in the car around town, but I
get a lot of static (not ignition noise) when using in the car. There are
two RS antennas I've seen for cars/scanners - the Mag mount and the glass
surface mount scanner antennas. Would either of these help me (mostly 800
Mz, some Aviation/150/400 usage)?   I don't know a lot about antenna design
- it appears that the mag mount might be a Marconi antenna since it
requires keeping intact the foil base. (?)  The glass mount would mount
higher, but the mag is longer. Is either of these better?   I figure the
mag mount looks like it might be better, I don't know why - after all I'm
most interested in 800 and I suppose the length wouldn't be a factor. I do
scan 2 meter bands also, tho.  Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

TIA,

--------------------------------------------------------------
----    Richard Kleim     [e-mail]                 ----
--------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:49 1996
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From: Rob Neff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ACARS Software?
Date: 6 Feb 1996 13:47:02 -0700
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Does anyone know if there is some free/shareware programs or
information available for decoding ACARS data? I have seen the info on
Tiggers's home page, but gives no technical info.

Thanks in advance.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:50 1996
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From: Rob Neff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Coast Guard rescue ops at 757 crash
Date: 7 Feb 1996 13:32:00 -0700
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Ray Wilson wrote:
>
> Tune to 5.696mhz USB to monitor the rescue operations.
>
> 73
>
> Ray

I caught that last night too! I was scanning around when I heard "Sam 1"
asking for the ETA of a Cutter to the area, but never heard what the
actual problem was till I got up this morning and heard the news. "Sam
1" also said he would be listnening on 5.696 and an 8 Mhz freq, but left
the spec-fx at home.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:51 1996
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From: Robert Blumenkranz <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: AR8000 list.... READ THIS
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 00:40:10 -0700
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[e-mail]

subscribe ar8000


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Barker)
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Subject: Re: Scanners and Household Insurance
Date: 7 Feb 1996 04:49:50 GMT
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Show them that it plugged in and was being run off of house current at
the time of the theft.. Was this a mobile radio?  did
it have holes to mount it with..  do you have a base
antenna for it?  any other documentation showing that it
WAS used in your house.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rod)
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Subject: B.C. Freq.(lower mainland)
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 14:44:48 GMT
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Does anyone know of good source of freq. for the Vancouver to Whistler
B.C. area?
Thanks Rod



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roland Stiner)
Date: 08 Feb 96 19:24:00
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TH>I have a Regency MX 3000 in need of repair, does anyone know if
  >Uniden is repairing these ?????????

If they don't, Grove probably will.

---
   OLX 1.53   73, de NK2U


--


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (RSACO)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Which is better?  Pro60 or Pro26? -Replacing my Pro43  :-(
Date: 7 Feb 1996 15:34:42 -0500
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The Pro 26 gets my vote.
 It goes down to 25MHz so it gets CB and 29MHz ham. Goes up to 1300MHz
(although I haven't heard anything up there yet). Uses only 4 AA Batts,
yet charges @9V. It's smaller and lighter than the Pro 60. Searches in 5
MHz mode at 300 steps/second, scans at 50ch/second. Has data skip and skip
search in search mode to glide over noise and birdies etc.It autostores
freqs into a bank in search mode.
It costs $70 more.
Is it worth it to ya?
Good luck with your choice, it's not an easy one.
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:55 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Mashville / Minneapolis
Date: 3 Feb 1996 01:22:52 GMT
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Cud anyone please give a few police, ambulance, and media freqs for
Nashville, Tenn., and Minneapolis.

Many thanks ...
Dan
Toronto



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Carl Hodder)
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Subject: HELP Blackshadow
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I like your info on restoring the 800 MHz band on a Icom R-7100 but do
you know or could you find out how to restore the missing band on the
Icom R-1. Please post a reply if you do or E-mail me a
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:57 1996
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Wanted the 800 MHz mod for the Icom R1. I heard of the mod for the Icom
R7100 but not the R1.

E-mail [e-mail]

Thanks, Carl.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Carl Hodder)
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Subject: Re: PRO 2035 Mods
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In the november 1995 issue of Popular Communications you will see an
AD for cellular modifications to Bearcat models BC-2500, BC-3000
BC-8500, BC-9000, BC-700 and Realistic PRO-2035. The AD goes on to
say it will send well explained and illustrated steps to the
modifications for the sum of $7. May be of interest to earlier
posts on Bearcat mods. Nice to hear from anyone that had it done
to see if it really works.

Jerryke7ua ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Being new to this group, I'm sure this question has been asked before.

: I've read in some posting the PRO 2035 can not be modified for cellular
: freqs. I just recently read in Monitoring Times about a Downconverter. Any
: other possibilities??

: Any comments welcome.

: Thanks You.

: Jerry, KE7UA
: Ex: WA8HHM, WB4QVD, WB8LNF, & DL4PY


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:47:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Scan Man)
Subject: Vancouver BC listeners?-Cantel network modified?
Sender: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 1996 07:54:24 GMT
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   Hi there.   I am in Vancouver and have recently found that when I scan
through the freqs below 880 (cantel) the voices seem to be much more
distorted than they seemed about a week ago.  Anybody else notice this?
Any possible explanations?  The distortion seems to sound like the channel
is being  put through a "phlanger" or some sort of compressor.

Scan Man


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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Simon Collings)
From: [e-mail] (Simon Collings)
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 19:00:34 GMT
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A demo of AOR PC-MANAGER for Windows is now available on the
Internet.  This is a full function RS-232 control package for the
AOR AR8000 and AR2700 scanners.

The demo is a fully working version which has file save options
disabled and will run for periods of ten minutes.

You can download a copy in a zipped archive format (about 846kb)
from my home page (URL is in my sig) or direct from the following
ftp site:

ftp://ftp.demon.co.uk/pub/ham/scanners/pc-manag.zip

Demos of AOR Searchlight (for the AR3000A) and Concerto (for the
AR3030) are also available.

Simon

--
Simon Collings, G4SGI
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, ENGLAND
http://www.ibmpcug.co.uk/~g4sgi/





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:01 1996
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From: Scott <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: RS Pro 62 problem
Date: 7 Feb 1996 13:07:18 GMT
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Karen,

At the time of I was approx. 2.5 miles from the transmitter.  I'm also
getting bleed over from broadcast TV, with transmitters almost 6 miles
away.  Last night the local RS let me take the display model home to try
for a couple of days.  That will tell me if the problem is unique to my
Pro 62.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:02 1996
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From: Scott <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: PRO-2042 vs 2035
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Tad,

I too wondered the same when shopping for scanners.  It seems to me that
the 2042 offers only convenience features over the 2035 (auto lock-out of
blank freq., enhanched search functions, etc.)  I decided to save the $$$
and get the 2035.  I plan to add a computer control in the future so the
extra features were less important then price!



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Subject: RS Pro 62 problem
Date: 6 Feb 1996 23:55:54 GMT
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Yesterday I purchased a Pro 62 from the local RS.  When trying it today I
found that broadcast frequencies (TV, NOAA weather & AM) bleed over other
frequencies.  Weather frequency 164.475 MHz completely covers a local
Police frequency at 159.225 MHz.  Turning the squelch down enough to
prevent bleed-over cuts reception of ALL frequencies.

Do I have a bad unit or is this a command problem with the Pro 62?



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:04 1996
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From: Scott Ryan <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Life Guard Helo Frequencies
Date: 9 Feb 1996 16:11:44 GMT
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Do Life Guard helos usually share a frequency w/ the local EMS, or do they
have a dedicated freq.?





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve & Kelley Jones)
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Subject: Re: Need Motorola software
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Dave C. Steckling ([e-mail]) wrote:
:
:
: Looking for software to program various motorola hand-helds.
: Thanks in advance for any assistance you can give me.
:
: Dave

Call Motorola and buy it.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (The Analog Kid)
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Subject: Cleveland Metro Police Cruiser Numbering
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This is an idea I came across while sitting here at work...

I am a bit new to the Cleveland Metropolitan area, and since I came here
I have been jotting down the numbers of the police cruiser I observe in
various suburbs to get a feel for what department I here on a commonly
used frequency or two.  Maybe somebody knows for sure, but thus far, I
have observed the following cruiser numbers, and the important part is
the first two digits:

18xx Brecksville PD             52xx North Olmsted PD
19xx Broadview Heights PD       55xx Oakwood Village PD
33xx Fairview Park PD           61xx Parma Heights PD
39xx Independence PD            68xx Solon PD
48xx Middleburg Heights PD      77xx Westlake PD

The further observation that I made is that both columns of this list are
in order numerically and alphabetically, respectively.  My hypothesis is
this:  Cuyahoga County has an agreement with the inherent municipalities
to be assigned a two-digit municipality number, which would be prefixed
to any further two-digit (or more) unit number for the maintenance of
radio traffic and mutual aid situations, and these are done
alphabetically with assigned numbers beginning somewhere higher than 01
so that the county can insert it's own law enforcement divsions.  This
could be similar to the way Ohio County Sheriff's Offices have been
numbered alphabetically by county name.

Maybe I am totally off my rocker, but if this is true, and some kind soul
out there has a complete list for Cuyahoga and surrounding counties, I
would greatly appreciate having a copy of this information emailed to me.

Also, there are always exceptions to the hypothesis...

Parma, North Royalton, Strongsville, Brookpark and Lakewood cruisers have
all been observed to not follow this format.

Thanx in advance,

-----------------------*********************----------------------------------
Sean G. Douglas KB8IXP       ************* Internet: [e-mail]
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N. Central Ohio Skywarn          ******    NetName: The Analog Kid
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Vice-President NWOCAMS           ****         know what I'm hoping to find,

P. O. Box 29055                 ***           and when I leave I don't know
Parma, Ohio 44129-0055           **           what I'm leaving behind...



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:07 1996
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From: [e-mail]@albert.nuc.umr.edu (Scott W. Drumm)
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Subject: Mobile Scanner Advice
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I am interested in purchasing a mobile/base scanner but have little
information and no experience in this particular hobby.  After reading
the backlog in this group and alt.radio.scanner, I believe the following
features would be desireable:

        Police/Fire/Ambulance/DOT coverage.
        Radiowave detection (VASCAR, Aircraft)
        HAM frequencies, especially 2m and 72cm
        Weather Alert

Could someone advice me as to what other features I should look for in
a scanner (MultiBand, 800Mhz, etc) and what such features actually
do (both to the scanner's capabilities and the price - I would like to
stay below $300).  Product recommendations would also be appreciated.

Thanks for the assistance, and if any of the above are FAQ, just point
me to the archive site.

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Colegrove)
Subject: RE: PLEASE Help!
Date: 9 Feb 96 03:05:09 -0800
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I have a suggestion, that might sound a little backward.  Decide what
you want to hear, then go see if the frequencies are covered.  I got
a Undiden BC 120XLT in 1994, that does most everything I usually
listen to (police, airport, marine).  They should be about $ 150 or
less now.

All of the manuals will list the frequencies.  Just match them up and
see what the trade-offs are.

Steve



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (SaltyFishSauce)
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Subject: WANTED to buy, cellular capable scanner
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 17:17:30
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I am looking for a used cellular capable base scanner.
Prefer RS PRO-2004/5/6 but will not exclude others.

Features wanted:

        Programable search
        Cover 869-894Mhz in 30khz steps
        At least 100 channels
        Must be in full working condition!

(must be willing to ship COD)
Please send e-mail, Thank you.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:11 1996
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Subject: Re2: What exactly is a DTMF decoder?
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In article <4epvlk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>[e-mail] wrote:
>
>
>
>>>I recently received a catalog in the mail hawking various electronic
>>>gadgets.  One was a DTMF decoder.  The ad stated that it could be
hooked
>>>to a scanner to decipher codes. What codes?  Was the implication of
this
>>>ad that it can be used for something illegal?
>
>>Illegal??  Maby getting codes for somebody's voice mail or answering
service.
>>Getting Credit Card numbers when using it for Tele-Bank or something.
>
>>Don't buy any of that junk,  most is over priced . Software and or
hardware
>>for your computer is the best way to go for deciphering DTMF.  And hay
for the
>>same price these SCAM Spy Shops charge,  you can buy devices that will
also
>>decode ACARS(aircraft communications addressing), GOLAY,POCSAG(digital
>>pager modes),CTCSS and DCS(digital coded squelch).  I on the side I run
a Spy
>>Shop and know how many 'Spy Shops" are selling DTMF decoders for over
$100.
>
>>SCAM SCAM SCAM.     These Spy Shops are getting so bad I am going to
change
>>my companys name.  I want to make money but not STEAL from the
customer.
>
>
>>>What are DTMF decoders supposed to do and what can they do if hooked
to a
>>>scanner.
>
>>>Thanx.
>
>
>What are some good software programs for scanners especially a
>Pro-2006.  Espcially the DTMF function would be pretty useful..
>
>[e-mail]
>
>
A DTMF decoder is:'Dual Tone Multiple Frequency'.decoder.
Your touch tone telephone uses this scheme to transmit digits. The tones
you hear are dual tones, each one a different frequency set for each
digit dialed. A 'decoder' decoders these tones into a digit, e.g. 0 to 9
plus A-D and # and *. Check out the Motorola MC145436AP decoder IC ( or
others).
I wrote a program for my PC and this IC to decode tones heard from my
scanner...it ain't hard to do.
Beep beep to digits, simple.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:12 1996
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Subject: REQUEST: Freqs for Central North Carolina
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Need Freqs For Randolph, Guilford county ... or near here.

Please post or mail to [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Skip Gundlach)
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>Does anyone know if there is a cassette tape available that will record for
>greater than 120 minutes?  I am looking for a tape that will record 90
>minutes per side for a total of 3 hours.

I use a superhifi beta on beta II for three hours - *great* sound,
timable, too.

VHS will work, too, natch...

Some of my decks have digital inputs as well, so if you have a digital
translator, you can even record digitally, for absolutely clean
recordings...

>
>Thanks
>
>Brian


--
Skip Gundlach, 1439wells and 2539fi for the shy
Multi-faceted and -talented musician and survivor
PS My mailer is screwy again, and eats my mail.  I respond to *all*
mail, so if you don't hear back in a day or so, please remail.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (SS)
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Subject: Re: Pro-2037
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>    >I would really like to get some opinions of this scanner.
>    >Is it modifiable for cellular? Is it is good unit?
>    >I found a used one for $150, is this a fair
>    >price?     THanks!!!
>
>Although I'm not in the market, I'd pay $120-$150 for a used
>PRO-2037 in excellent condition, with manual and antenna.
>I wouldn't pay any more than $150, though.
>

The unit is perfect condition. The guy buys a new models as they come out and
he just updated. He wanted $200 for it, but he dropped to $150. He is throwing

in an external speaker, some books and other "charts"....  I would buy it, but

I would like to get a modifiable unit.

I am new to the scanner world, and I do not want to buy something I will need
(want) to update in 6 months. I also think a hand-held might be nicer...  Do
you have any opinions or suggestions for me?  Specific models to look for?

Thanks a LOT for the informative reply!!!


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (SPECULOUS)
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Subject: JFK/LGA FREQS.
Date: 8 Feb 1996 11:38:16 -0500
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JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS THE FREQS. THAT AIRLINES USE TO
TALK WITH "THEIR" OWN GROUND PERSONNEL WHILE AT KENNEDY OR LAGUARDIA. I
HAVE THE AIRPORT FREQS. ALREADY. THANKS
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Susan)
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Subject: Re: AR8000 Computer Interface Mod
Date: 6 Feb 1996 13:35:03 -0500
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In article <4euc6j$[e-mail]>, RR  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I too recently did the mod using regular 1/8" stereo jack.  I put it on
>the left side of the radio, since the 3/32" jack for the SCOUT is on the
>right under the power connector.  No problem fitting the jack in the case
>at all.
>
>The new jack provides the Transmit, receive, and ground, while the 3/32"
>jack for the SCOUT only does Receive and ground.  The 1/8" jack works
>well with the cables supplied with the CX12AR interface.  Just lug it in
>and go!  Of couse, it lacks the squelch output and a few of the other
>pins, which aren't really important to me right now anyway.
>
>What I was curious about was if anyone had been able to fit another kind
>of connector, like a 6 or 7-pin mini-DIN, into the radio for this
>purpose?  I didn't have one, so I couldn't try it, but it seems like a
>good idea, if it fits.
>
>The flat cable thing is a mess, if you ask me... this mechanism works
>MUCH better and it doesn't feel like you're about to break anything,
>though the little 1/8" stero jacks from RS seem a little dainty.  I hope
>to replace it with a sturdier one in the future.
>
>But it works!  Works great!!
>
>
>[e-mail] (Dean Sepstrup) wrote:
>>Scott,
>>
>>Based on some earlier articles and notes on the AR8000 mailing list, I
>>went ahead and converted to stereo mini-jacks (3/32") on the left hand
>>side of the unit, near the bottom (opposite from the power connecter). I
>>was a little unsure about disasembling a $600 radio that was brand new,
>>but there were no surprises. There is plenty of room inside the case for
>>the jacks, and the wiring must be done carefully, but the connections are
>>all readily accessible when fully disassembled.  The radio interfaces fine
>>with my CX12-AR and it's so much easier to hook up, now. Good luck.
>>
>
>


I did two mods
I put the scout plug under the power plug on the left
and I put two stereo plugs one above the other on the right
then I could plug in the scout and both plugs need for the cx12ar.
I cut a piece of ribbon cable and plugged it into the connector
on the radio.  This allowed me to hook up all the mods without
soldering to the radio.  Worked like a charm.
I sold the 8k though .... Moving on .
It seemed like a nifty radio but I wasn't too happy with quality
It seemed flimsy and doomed to braking.
The audio sucked !
I would have another one ,but not at 500, 400, 300 maybe $250.
anyhow my .02$.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Susan)
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Subject: AOR900 forsale
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I have an AOR900 handheld forsale. $110 shipped to you.
I have a manual, no box.
Works great. Clean.
Has Cellular.
has nicads.
Mail me.
Richard Reider.


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Looking for a comprehensive list for Rochester NY and surrounding counties
(Esp. Wayne Co.) including Fire, Medical, Business, whatever anyone might
have.

Please post or Email.  Thanks in advance.

Steve



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From: [e-mail] (Steve Wahl)
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Subject: Re: Cassette Tape Greater then 120 min
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In article <4f0pah$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John
Lundgren) writes:

> That's one idea that makes me say, "Gee, I wish I had thought of that".
> If you could get one of thoose large LCD display watches, it would be
> easy to see on tape.  I dunno about the scanner display tho.  Might be a
> problem.  But yeah, good idea.  actually the audio quality should be real
> good.

Hey, there's something wrong with the parts count here.

We've got an old VCR, a scanner, and a camera here.  If the VCR and
scanner were close enough, couldn't you get both the scanner front
pannel and that part of the VCR that flashes 12:00 in the same picture?




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Stewart  Jeffrey C)
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In article <4f557r$[e-mail]>, Shane McCarthy <[e-mail]> wrote
:
>Can someone please Email me the freq. the Canadian & US Coast Gaurd
>use.  I live in the Windsor, Ont/Detroit, Mi. area if that makes a

Most of the activity is from the USCG Detroit, Michigan Group on Belle
Isle.  The traffic I've heard is on the main CG frequencies:

157.100
157.050
157.150

They answer distress calls on Channel 16 (156.800) but almost always tell
the boater to switch to 157.100 (channel 21A I believe.)

I've heard Sarnia, Ontario Coast Guard radio occasionally on 156.800 and
continuous weather can be heard out of Leamington, Ontario on 161.775.

Hope that helps!

Jeff



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From: [e-mail] (Scott W. Rouse)
Subject: Does BC200XLT Cell Mod work?
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I'm looking for info on Mods for the BC200XLT.  I know how to do the
cell-phone mod, but does anyone have experience with how it works?  Also
are there any other 200xlt mods I should know about?  Thanks.

--
Scott Rouse
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KC5KTO)
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Subject: Re: Users of PD (Pager Decoder) please read this!
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Two-Dogs ([e-mail]?) wrote:
: mike <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >Can someone give me the ftp address for pd.
: >

: ftp://ftp.demon.co.uk/pub/ham/scanners/pd-200.zip

: But it's slow from here.

: TD.

I was finally able to get a copy off of ftp.demon.co.uk (it's slow from
here, too).  It might be faster if you get it off of my page:

        http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~thharrel/scanner/scanner.html

Look in the "Computer Software" section.

T.J.
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:25 1996
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The AM radio station that you are hearing on the UHF frequency uses that
frequency as a remote for the reporter in the field. The reason it is
time delayed ahead of the actual AM station is for security reason such
as a slip up on fowl language. I live in the Boston area and most of the
local radio and tv stations use 450-452 MHZ for remote broadcast.


I hope this answers your question. If you want additional info on these
frequency, pick up a Police Call Book. Those freqs. are all listed in
there.


Good luck!
 Tom McMath



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:26 1996
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I have a Regency MX 3000 in need of repair, does anyone know if
Uniden is repairing these ?????????


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Bernie)
Subject: RE: Icom R1 mod wanted
Date: 9 Feb 96 02:54:29 -0800
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800 UNLOCK BY CELLULAR SECURITY GROUP 508-281-8892

MODEL  MFG DATE           METHOD               DC*      PRICE

R1      ANY             INSTALL DIODES                  50.00
PRO23   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO25   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO26   ANY             INSTALL COMPONENTS      X       99.00   NOTE #1
PRO34   ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO37   ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO39   ANY             REMOVE DIODE                    40.00
PRO43   2A4 & PRIOR     REMOVE DIODE                    43.00
PRO46   2A4 & PRIOR     MOVE JUMPER                     40.00
PRO46   3A4 & LATER     REMOVE COMPONENTS               40.00   NOTE #2
PRO51   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
R100    ANY             REMOVE SOLDER BRIDGE            50.00
BC200   ANY             REMOVE RESISTOR                 40.00
BC205   ANY             REMOVE RESISTOR                 40.00
BC220   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH                  99.00
C508A   ANY             REMOVE RESISTORS                50.00
BC700A  OAID & PRIOR    REMOVE RESISTOR                 40.00
BC760   OAID & PRIOR    MODIFY CIRCUT                   40.00
BC855   OAID & PRIOR    INSTALL RESISTOR                40.00
BC860   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH                  99.00
BC890   OAID & PRIOR    MOVE RESISTOR                   40.00
PRO2004 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2005 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2006 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2022 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2026 2A4 & PRIOR     CUT WIRE                        40.00
PRO2026 3A4 & LATER     INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO2027 ANY             MOVE DIODE                      40.00
PRO2030 2A4 & PRIOR     CUT WIRE                        40.00
PRO2030 3A4 & LATER     INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO2032 2A4 & PRIOR     INSTALL DIODE                   40.00
PRO2040 ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
BC2500  OAID & PRIOR    MOVE RESISTOR                   40.00
BC3000  ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00   NOTE #1
R7100   ANY             REMOVE SOLDER BRIDGE            50.00
AR8000  ANY             PROGRAM EPROM                   50.00
BC8500  ANY             INSTALL SWITCHES        X       99.00
BC9000  ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00

* DC = VIRTUAL DOWN CONVERTER
NOTE #1:  THE ATT FUNCTION ACTIVATES THE DOWN CONVERTER
NOTE #2:  869 TO 894 ACCESSED BY 30 CHANNEL "TEST MODE"




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Bernie)
Subject: Re: Pro-46 Unmodifiable?
Date: 9 Feb 96 03:04:11 -0800
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00 UNLOCK BY CELLULAR SECURITY GROUP

MODEL  MFG DATE           METHOD               DC*      PRICE

R1      ANY             INSTALL DIODES                  50.00
PRO23   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO25   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO26   ANY             INSTALL COMPONENTS      X       99.00   NOTE #1
PRO34   ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO37   ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO39   ANY             REMOVE DIODE                    40.00
PRO43   2A4 & PRIOR     REMOVE DIODE                    43.00
PRO46   2A4 & PRIOR     MOVE JUMPER                     40.00
PRO46   3A4 & LATER     REMOVE COMPONENTS               40.00   NOTE #2
PRO51   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
R100    ANY             REMOVE SOLDER BRIDGE            50.00
BC200   ANY             REMOVE RESISTOR                 40.00
BC205   ANY             REMOVE RESISTOR                 40.00
BC220   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH                  99.00
C508A   ANY             REMOVE RESISTORS                50.00
BC700A  OAID & PRIOR    REMOVE RESISTOR                 40.00
BC760   OAID & PRIOR    MODIFY CIRCUT                   40.00
BC855   OAID & PRIOR    INSTALL RESISTOR                40.00
BC860   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH                  99.00
BC890   OAID & PRIOR    MOVE RESISTOR                   40.00
PRO2004 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2005 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2006 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2022 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2026 2A4 & PRIOR     CUT WIRE                        40.00
PRO2026 3A4 & LATER     INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO2027 ANY             MOVE DIODE                      40.00
PRO2030 2A4 & PRIOR     CUT WIRE                        40.00
PRO2030 3A4 & LATER     INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO2032 2A4 & PRIOR     INSTALL DIODE                   40.00
PRO2040 ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
BC2500  OAID & PRIOR    MOVE RESISTOR                   40.00
BC3000  ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00   NOTE #1
R7100   ANY             REMOVE SOLDER BRIDGE            50.00
AR8000  ANY             PROGRAM EPROM                   50.00
BC8500  ANY             INSTALL SWITCHES        X       99.00
BC9000  ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00

* DC = VIRTUAL DOWN CONVERTER
NOTE #1:  THE ATT FUNCTION ACTIVATES THE DOWN CONVERTER
NOTE #2:  869 TO 894 ACCESSED BY 30 CHANNEL "TEST MODE"




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Bernie)
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00 UNLOCK BY CELLULAR SECURITY GROUP

MODEL  MFG DATE           METHOD               DC*      PRICE

R1      ANY             INSTALL DIODES                  50.00
PRO23   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO25   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO26   ANY             INSTALL COMPONENTS      X       99.00   NOTE #1
PRO34   ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO37   ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO39   ANY             REMOVE DIODE                    40.00
PRO43   2A4 & PRIOR     REMOVE DIODE                    43.00
PRO46   2A4 & PRIOR     MOVE JUMPER                     40.00
PRO46   3A4 & LATER     REMOVE COMPONENTS               40.00   NOTE #2
PRO51   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
R100    ANY             REMOVE SOLDER BRIDGE            50.00
BC200   ANY             REMOVE RESISTOR                 40.00
BC205   ANY             REMOVE RESISTOR                 40.00
BC220   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH                  99.00
C508A   ANY             REMOVE RESISTORS                50.00
BC700A  OAID & PRIOR    REMOVE RESISTOR                 40.00
BC760   OAID & PRIOR    MODIFY CIRCUT                   40.00
BC855   OAID & PRIOR    INSTALL RESISTOR                40.00
BC860   ANY             INSTALL SWITCH                  99.00
BC890   OAID & PRIOR    MOVE RESISTOR                   40.00
PRO2004 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2005 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2006 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2022 ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00
PRO2026 2A4 & PRIOR     CUT WIRE                        40.00
PRO2026 3A4 & LATER     INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO2027 ANY             MOVE DIODE                      40.00
PRO2030 2A4 & PRIOR     CUT WIRE                        40.00
PRO2030 3A4 & LATER     INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
PRO2032 2A4 & PRIOR     INSTALL DIODE                   40.00
PRO2040 ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00
BC2500  OAID & PRIOR    MOVE RESISTOR                   40.00
BC3000  ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00   NOTE #1
R7100   ANY             REMOVE SOLDER BRIDGE            50.00
AR8000  ANY             PROGRAM EPROM                   50.00
BC8500  ANY             INSTALL SWITCHES        X       99.00
BC9000  ANY             INSTALL SWITCH          X       99.00

* DC = VIRTUAL DOWN CONVERTER
NOTE #1:  THE ATT FUNCTION ACTIVATES THE DOWN CONVERTER
NOTE #2:  869 TO 894 ACCESSED BY 30 CHANNEL "TEST MODE"




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Serrow)
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Subject: mofifying the pro-46??
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 19:24:49 GMT
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Just bought me a Pro-46, and I thought I would come to you all with a
few questions.   First, I was wondering where I could find information
on modifying this model scanner, or how to do it, also, give me some
input as to other scanners in this Range that work well.   I still may
return it if I find a better model for around the price I paid (169) I
appreciate all the help




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Victor Healey)
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CODES

1 - Routine Call                     16 - Released to Owner
2 - Make Call Immediately            17 - Report
3 - Emergency Call                   18 - Abandoned Vehicle Check
4 - Cancel Call                      19 - Articles Stolen
5 - Domestic Call                    20 - Subject Warned
6 - False Alarm                      21 - Assistance Needed
7 - Back in Service                  22 - Unable to Locate
8 - Gone                             23 - Arrest Made/Citation Issued
9 - Handled by :_______              24 - Nothing to Call
10- Impound                          25 - Explosive Device Found
11- Information                      26 - Arrived on Call
12- Investigation                    27 - Request to Eat
13- No Such Number                   28 - Wanted & Record Check
14- Owner Refused                    30 - Mayor's Family or
15- Owner on the Way                      Mayor Injured

On 23 Jan 1996 00:02:43 -0500, [e-mail] (WPStodd) wrote:

>When listening to the Police, I notice the dispatch uses signals # and the
>officers use codes (no 10 codes).  The third edition of Monitor America
>has the correct signals listed but the codes do not correspond.  Any
>information on the codes used for Atlanta PD would be greatly appreciated.
>Thanks.......Bill


Victor Healey
Ki4je
http://www.crl.com/~vhealey/ar8000.homepage.html


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
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[e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson) wrote:
>
>In article <4eqdpa$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]

>says...
>>
>>[...]  ALL companies should be doing drug screens!
>
>What people put into their own bodies is their own business, and
>no one elses', least of all yours'.

It most certainly is!  It becomes "my business" when these people drive
on the highway, endangering my life.  If I'm a business owner, it is also
"my business" when these folks cost me money in the form of lower
productivity, increased "sick time" off of work, and making bad decisions
on the job, due to their drug or alcohol-induced state.

-Drew in Charlotte-



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:34 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: RADAR
Date: 7 Feb 1996 10:04:47 GMT
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In article <4f8jep$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Karen Bo
land) writes:
>Radar is a radio-type frequency, Right?
>Can it be picked up/detected by a scanner?


Right and no  <--- the short answers

Here are the frequencies that speed guns work at (roughly). Note: they are in
GigaHertz, not MegaHertz. 1 GHz is 1,000 MHz, not too many scanners get up
above 2 GHz, so this is why you won't get radar guns on your scanner.
       Police Speed Enforcement Radar
       10.450 -  10.600 ghz X-Band
       11.488 -  11.628 ghz RD Detector
       22.976 -  23.256 ghz RD Detector-2nd Harmonic
       24.050 -  24.250 ghz X-Band
       33.400 -  36.000 ghz Ka-Band
        700nm -  1100nm Laser Threat

BTW - does anybody know the wavelength at which IR LED's generally operate, an
d
the wavelength of the laser in CD Players. Also a narrower band than 700nm -
1100nm for police laser guns would be appreciated.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:48:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ylo Mets)
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John Lundgren ([e-mail]) wrote:

: BTW, I've had poor results with the thinner tapes that have a lot of
: tape on the cassette.  It seems to have this affinity for the capstan.
: Just loves to embrace it, with consequent negative results.

I have had this problem recently only with TDK AD120 tapes bought in
1991-92. Later I used Sony HF120, Maxell UR120 and UD120 which seem to
behave considerably better. The main problem for me seems to be the dust.
If a particle gets stuck under the tape on a tape guide, it will stretch a
longitudinal line onto the tape. You don't hear it immediately, but it
looks ugly.

Ylo Mets.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:35 1996
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Steve Kennedy wrote:

> >Escuse me, but what is ECPA.

> Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the federal law that tells you that i
t
> is illegal to listen to Cellular Telephone frequencies (among others), and
> makes it illegal to manufacture or import scanners and receivers that are
> easily modifiable to receive these forbidden frequencies.

        The manufacture and importation provisions are in a separate law - the Teleco
mmunications
Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act (TDDRA), which is commonly known as "Son
 of ECPA".

73 de Dave, NF2G
[e-mail]
http://www.frontiernet.net/~dstark
Editor/Author "Scanner Master Upstate New York Guide"


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:36 1996
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Subject: Re: 800 MHz Drive-Thru Wi
From: [e-mail] (Bill Dunn)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
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       * * * This message was from Robert H. Eisner to ALL * * *
         * * * and has been forwarded to you by BILL DUNN * * *
            -----------------------------------------------

_@FROM   :[e-mail]
_@SUBJECT:Re: 800 MHz Drive-Thru Windows??
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From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 800 MHz Drive-Thru Windows??
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 17:49:14 -0500
Organization: internetMCI 1-800-955-5210
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To: Todd Penney <[e-mail]>


Todd Penney wrote:
>
> I recently heard that the newer headsets used for fast food pick-up
> windows are using 800 MHz,anyone know anything about this?
> I'd like to find out the exact frequencies,so any help would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
>  Thanxx

Carl Jr in Northern CA and Kentucky Fried Chicken are using 800 Mhz:

Carl Jr                    30.8400    806.0000    817.5875    819.2375
                          154.5700    816.1375    817.6375    819.3375
                          457.5375    816.2375    817.7375    819.5875
                          460.8875    816.3375    818.1375    819.6375
                          461.0875    816.5875    818.2375    819.7375
                          465.8875    816.6375    818.3375    820.1375
                          466.0875    816.7375    818.5875    820.2375
                          468.3875    817.1375    818.6375    820.3375
                          806.0000    817.2375    818.7375    820.5875
                          806.0000    817.3375    819.1375    820.6375
                                                               820.7375

Kentucky Fried Chicken     30.840      31.000      33.400     154.570
                          170.305     457.5875    457.600     460.8875
                          462.750     465.8875    461.0875    462.7625
                          467.8125    467.8875    806.000



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:38 1996
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Subject: Re: 800 MHz Drive-Thru Wi
From: [e-mail] (Bill Dunn)
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 19:11:00 -0640
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       * * * This message was from Robert H. Eisner to ALL * * *
         * * * and has been forwarded to you by BILL DUNN * * *
            -----------------------------------------------

_@FROM   :[e-mail]
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From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 800 MHz Drive-Thru Windows??
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 17:49:14 -0500
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To: Todd Penney <[e-mail]>


Todd Penney wrote:
>
> I recently heard that the newer headsets used for fast food pick-up
> windows are using 800 MHz,anyone know anything about this?
> I'd like to find out the exact frequencies,so any help would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
>  Thanxx

Carl Jr in Northern CA and Kentucky Fried Chicken are using 800 Mhz:

Carl Jr                    30.8400    806.0000    817.5875    819.2375
                          154.5700    816.1375    817.6375    819.3375
                          457.5375    816.2375    817.7375    819.5875
                          460.8875    816.3375    818.1375    819.6375
                          461.0875    816.5875    818.2375    819.7375
                          465.8875    816.6375    818.3375    820.1375
                          466.0875    816.7375    818.5875    820.2375
                          468.3875    817.1375    818.6375    820.3375
                          806.0000    817.2375    818.7375    820.5875
                          806.0000    817.3375    819.1375    820.6375
                                                               820.7375

Kentucky Fried Chicken     30.840      31.000      33.400     154.570
                          170.305     457.5875    457.600     460.8875
                          462.750     465.8875    461.0875    462.7625
                          467.8125    467.8875    806.000



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:39 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: _Pro-26 Mods_
From: [e-mail] (Ron Roth)
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 96 15:17:00 -0500
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G >  <[e-mail]> writes:
G >  It looks like the possible replacements are the Pro60 and the
G >  Pro26. Anyone out there who owns one of these and would care to
G >  comment on their likes/dislikes.  Which would you buy?

 I don't know about the Pro-60, but I've got a Pro-26 and really
 like it (it's on sale right now for $399.- Canadian at Radio Shack).

 With my own unit, sensitivity over the whole 25-1300 MHz range is
 at par with most other scanners, exceptions being around 120 MHz,
 which seems below average, while the entire 800 MHz band seems
 noticeably ABOVE average. Image rejection is no better compared to
 other (portable) scanners, despite the triple conversion, and is
 probably due to the crammed circuitry.  Even though it's a small
 scanner, there is lots of room inside for possible modifications.

G >  Yeah...I know you can't get cellular reception on these models.

 I've come up with a mod that allows the Pro-26 to receive or search
 ALL locked-out frequencies with full sensitivity!  It only requires
 one jumper across an IC chip - no other parts - so just about anyone
 with "soldering iron skills" should be able to do it. (the usual
 warranty/disclaimers apply).
 I've got detailed instructions with diagrams on how to do the above,
 including a mod for the backlight to stay on and not go off after 15
 seconds.  The backlight mod requires a couple of parts though, and is
 a bit more involved (one has to solder to tiny surface mount parts).

 Anyone interested can send me their (printed!) address, $4.00, and a
 first class stamp to:
                             R. Roth
                             P.O. Box 81027
                             Ancaster, Ont. Canada
                             L9G 4X1

 I have previously uploaded schematics for some of these mods, but
 I'm getting tired using usenet-conforming characters to piece these
 diagrams together.

 * Ron Roth  <[e-mail]>
---
 * RoseReader 2.10b P003228 Entered at [CRS]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:40 1996
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From: joe2tpd <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: a bearcat 160
Date: 7 Feb 1996 17:02:16 GMT
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i need some info on this scanner i got it for nothing
please help!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:41 1996
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From: Daryl Jackson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ACARS
Date: 12 Feb 1996 00:19:49 GMT
Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736)
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Message-ID: <4fm135$778$[e-mail]>

I'm interested in exhanging information on ACARS (Aircraft
Communications Addressing and Reporting System).

I'm using the Universal M-400 interfaced to a computer, I'm
located at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

I do have the book by Ed Flynn and I'm familiar with aviation
(Pilot on B727), however I'm not a radio or computer expert.

I would be particularly interested in seeing flight plan, routing
information (ie: United HOWGOZIT) and position reports. If you're
interested in exchanging files or notes on ACARS operations,
please e-mail at: [e-mail]

Thanks,

Daryl Jackson


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Iain L. Taylor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ACARS and AEA WEFAX III
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 13:05:17 GMT
Organization: U-NET limited
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[e-mail] (Jeff Chambers) wrote:

>Is there any way to adapt the AEA WEFAX software so ACARS is
>readable?  I think the ACARS is FSK at 9600 baud...
Jeff,
ACARS is 2400bps, MSK

>While I'm at it... I'd like to hear from anybody who has modified
>the AEA programming to extend it's capabilities.  Am I right in
>assuming that additional programming is a limitation or is it
>strictly hardware (demodulator, etc.) related.

>Thanks,
>Jeff





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:43 1996
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From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: All 25 Cordless Freqs. Wanted
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 21:39:16 -0500
Organization: internetMCI 1-800-955-5210
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James Redding wrote:
>
> Okay, I keep reading post after post saying "read the other messages to
> find the cordless frequencies."  Well, I don't want some random
> frequencies that Joe Bob found while searching on his scanner, I need the
> actual channel numbers and the frequencies as well.  All I actually need
> is all the handset freqs for new 25 Mhz phones.  Thanks.
>
>    _  ____________.--------.
>    \`'  __________|________|
>    /   [__)__]
>   |    |
>  .'   .'  [e-mail]
>  |____|

These are the channel numbers that I found posted in Deja News:

                         Cordless Telephone

       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.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
Date: 12 Feb 1996 08:17:13 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>
>Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
>scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
>450.7250 MHz. Given the wide spread between the frequencies,
>I cannot understand what's causing this.

What you are hearing is the "cueing" frequency for news and traffic
reporters in the field. 450.725 is in the remote broadcast portion of
the uhf band.

 You are hearing the "real time"program audio feed *before* it goes thru
the delay system that folks hear on 640-AM. It can be  pretty funny to
listen to as you can hear all the bad words and wild callers before they
get "dumped" by the host with the delay system. You will also hear board
ops and producers "override" the channel to give time cues to talent in
the field. The coverage of 450.725 includes LA/Orange/Riverside/San
berdo/Ventura and the coastal portions of San Diego county.

Mr.News
(Distant cousin to Mr.KFI)



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:45 1996
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From: Matt Brunton <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
Date: 8 Feb 1996 12:02:27 GMT
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[e-mail] (Michael Risney) wrote:
>Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
>>scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
>>450.7250 MHz.
>
>
>
>Maybe the "Mr News" guy can give more details if he reads this?
>


Better still, ask Mr KFI! - [e-mail]
Heard him a couple of years ago just after landing at LAX - a surreal aural ex
perience.




Matt



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:47 1996
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From: Glenn Little WB4UIV <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 00:55:05 -0800
Organization: Amateur Radio Station WB4UIV
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C. Wheeler wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (Michael Risney) wrote:
> >Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
> >>scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
> >>450.7250 MHz.
> >
> >
> > If you listen carefully around the news cast and commercials you can
> >here
> >the engineer talking giving cues and such!
> >
> >Scan up and down from that freq during the main TV news hours and
> >you can listen to the studio talking to the reporters doing "live" shots
> >while
> >also listening to whatever the broadcast is.
> >
> >What you are hearing is being broadcast on the 450.725 in FM mode, as
> >far as I know it is meant for the field reporters to catch their cues.
> >Interesting
> >enough, even though it is ahead of the actuall 640Khz I still do not
> >hear
> >people cuss and freak out when they have to "dump" someone.  So I think
> >even that broadcast is delayed some.
> >
> >Maybe the "Mr News" guy can give more details if he reads this?
>
> Much of the 450 to 451 range is for Auxilary Broadcast/Remote Pickup.
> The above description is pretty accurate.  This is where you will often
> hear the link between traffic planes/helicopters back to the studios.
> Repeaters are often used 5 Mhz up.  For instance you might here traffic
> on 450.725 and on the repeater receive (input) freq of 455.725.  The
> remote/mobile stations often operate in full duplex.
>
> A point of interest.  Broadcast auxilary and remote pickup are protected
> by the ECPA - you are not "supposed to eavesdrop" on them.  They are for
> communications conducted under FCC rules part 74, not part 90.

If they did't want us to listen to them they would use scramblers.
Until I id the station, how can I know that it is licenced under part 90
or part 74 or licensed at all.  It appears that the FCC has more
important things to do that look for scanner listeners or to check if
licenses are proper.  In our area farmers use marine band radios to
conduct business, the local CBer runs over 500w tearing up most
electronic gadgets and the FCC is not interested.  This looks like an
easy way for the FCC to justify their existance, rather that selling
frequencies that they do not even own.  They almost caused large
international incidents by rendering communications in Canada and Mexico
almosy useless on certain freqs when they illegally established the
Citizens Band.  ITU requirement that operations below 30 MHz MUST
demonstrate a proficency in Morse code to operate.

73
Glenn
WB4UIV
Licensed since 1970


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???(KFI L.A.)
Date: 12 Feb 1996 08:26:09 GMT
Organization: News Intelligence Systems USA
Lines: 21
Message-ID: <4fmtj1$[e-mail]>
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I
>>Maybe the "Mr News" guy can give more details if he reads this?


>Better still, ask Mr KFI! - [e-mail]


Funny thing is that when Mr.KFI has been asked this question he refuses
to even try to answer the question. This has been asked *MANY* times by
his minions.

Maybe he really does'nt know the answer...

Maybe he DOES know the answer and thinks it's better to keep it a
secret.

 Go figure!

Mr.News
(Distant relative to Mr.KFI)



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Maint)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Amplifiable anttena!
Date: 13 Feb 1996 03:39:48 GMT
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X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.10 (SPRY, Inc.)
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Is there a amplifiable anttena I could use for my scanner.
I live on the second floor of a concret and steel star shaped building and
happen to be in the center of the star!
please e-mail if you don't mind


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Maint)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Amplifiable anttena!
Date: 13 Feb 1996 03:48:47 GMT
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Is there a amplifiable anttena I could use for my scanner.
I live on the second floor of a concret and steel star shaped building and
happen to be in the center of the star!
please e-mail if you don't mind


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (CLARK NEIDER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Antenna array
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 96 08:53:00 -0700
Distribution: world
Organization: Inn on The Park PCBoard, Scottsdale, AZ  USA [phone]
Reply-To: [e-mail] (CLARK NEIDER)
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Hi Bill!  Long time, no type!  I got my new Diamond Discone atop 30'
of RS mast on my roof.  Excellent reception from South Phoenix PD ground
units and marginal reception from handhelds at Sky Harbor. I've got it
going to my ICOM R7100 through a Grove Pre-5 with an Optoelectronics
Scout on the other output of the preamplifier.  Eight guywires go to the  4
corners of the house and are insulated  at each end with PVC crosses.

My HF longwire
is hanging from a boom just underneath the discone and is in an inverted "V"
to the ends of the roof peak.  I strung an additional HF antenna in a loop
all the way around my house (under the eaves) and feed it to my Drake R8
with RG6.

Do you still do the Denny's thing once a month? I'd like to see see you there
again sometime.  Which Wednesday night is it?

... ICOM R7100: the semiautomatic assault scanner!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:51 1996
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From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: antenna length @ 161MHz ?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 14:14:51 GMT
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[e-mail] (Steven C Passmore) wrote:
>What length shouls I cut my antenna for optimized coverage around
>161MHz? The documentation that came with the antenna says to cut it to
>16" but to my calculations a 1/4 wave antenna at 161MHz should be 18.34"
>I only have 29" to work with. Any help would be appreciated.
>
   My calculations show 17.44". (length in feet=234/frequency)



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Government Cheese)
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Subject: Any mods for BearCat 145xl?
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 00:31:55 -0800
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Looking for mods for my crappy 145xl model.  Thanks.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:53 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Atlanta Airport Frequencies/Airline Frequencies
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 96 19:07:24 -0500
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Here are some FAA tower and approach/departure freqs for ATL (Atlanta-
Hartsfield Arpt.  Sorry I don't have any of the airline "company" freqs


ATIS  119.65 arrivals      125.55  Departures     Unicom 122.95

Ground  121.75  121.9     Clearance Delivery  121.65

Departure  125.0   125.7     Approach  127.9   126.9   127.25

Tower  119.1   119.5


Good listening/Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:54 1996
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From: [e-mail](BUMOLOGIST)
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Subject: Re: BC 8500XLT/9000XLT
Date: 11 Feb 1996 13:03:05 GMT
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The 8500 and 9000 only look alike,the 9000 is a vastly superior radio
compared to the 8500,one of the most screwed up scanners ever made,due to
it's horibble intermod(CELLPHONES ON the FMBC?).
--
Bumologist...The study of bums,scumbags,bag ladies,etc.Why the hell would
someone study this crap?
Barry Felstein


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Colegrove)
Subject: Re: BC 8500XLT/9000XLT
Date: 11 Feb 96 15:04:37 -0800
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I don't think the specs are the same.  I just bought a 9000 at a
local Ham radio store.  I didn't compare everything, but there are
500 channels on the 9000.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:59 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: BC 8500XLT/9000XLT
Date: 9 Feb 1996 23:35:30 GMT
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What is the differents between these two scanners? Is the 9000 worth $95.00 mo
re, and why?
Do both have cell mods?

Thanks,
[e-mail]












From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:10:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Norman Beaulac)
Date: 10 Feb 96 23:45:27
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Subject: BC 890XLT
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Hi Bob, the BC890XLT CAN PICK UP Military... I am holding the Spec sheet
in front of me at this moment. They are:

29 to 29.7 MHz      (10 Meter Ameteur Band)
29.7 to 50 MHz      (VHF Low Band)
50 to 54 MHz        (6 Meter Ameteur)
108 to 136.975 MHz  (Aircraft Band)
137 to 144 MHz      (Military Land Mobile)
144 to 148 MHz      (2 Meter Ameteur Band)
148 to 174 MHz      (VHF High Band)
216 to 225 MHz      (VHF High Band)
225 to 400 MHz      (UHF Air Band)
400 to 420 MHz      (Federal Govt. Land Mobile)
420 to 450 MHz      (70 cm Ameteur Band)
450 to 470 MHz      (UHF Standard Band)
470 to 512 MHz      (UHF "T" Band)
806 to 956 MHz      (Public Service Except CellularBand)

Have fun....Norman


... ARRRRRGGGHHH!!!! ... Tension breaker, had to be done.


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Subject: BC 890XLT Confusion
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I have had the 890 for a few months now and have heard/seen 2
conflicting things about it and was hoping someone could help me get it
straight.

1. I was told by the person who sold it to me that it does not pick up
Military frequencies but seen something on the Internet that does.
Does it?

I am really looking forward to the Air & Water Show and was wondering
if I would be able to listen in to the Military aircraft, has anyone
ever done this?

2. I have read articles in the scanner newsgroups indicating you could
nto modify it but seen a book in a catalog indicating you could.
Can it be modified?  Don't know if I want to but it would be nice to
know I have the option.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:01 1996
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     If anyone could point me in the right direection for finding
instructions on how to restore the 800MHz band to the Uniden BC2500XLT,
I would be sincerely gratefull.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:02 1996
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Just try searching 1270-1290 Mhz.  Works fine.

Keith ([e-mail]) wrote:
:      If anyone could point me in the right direection for finding
: instructions on how to restore the 800MHz band to the Uniden BC2500XLT,
: I would be sincerely gratefull.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JSimmens)
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Subject: BC855 XLT MOD NEEDED
Date: 10 Feb 1996 14:57:42 -0500
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Does anyone out there have any clear, concise,and understandable mods for
this scanner? I would greatly appreciate any help.

thanks

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:04 1996
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  I am a Reading native, although am in Michigan now. Was
back for a visit a few months ago and can add the
following to the other person's posting:
  One of the Reading 800 mhz frequencies was dedicated to
phone patches at the time. Don't remember which one. Also,
the old fire dispatch , 154.43 was active with BASE STATION
TRAFFIC ONLY. Was kinda nice to not miss any of the fire
calls go out. You might also try out some of the other
freqs around 33.94 for secondary fire traffic. I seem to
remember 33.90 in use along with a few others. Be aware
though that some neighboring counties also use these
other freqs. Also try 155.280 ("280") and 155.340 ("340")
for other EMS ambulance to hospital traffic.




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From: [e-mail] (William Berris)
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Subject: Best 460-465MHz antenna?
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What is the best antenna to use with my Pro-43 for optimal reception in
the 460-465MHz range?  That is what the local PD uses...

Thanks a lot.

Bill



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:05 1996
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Before you chop up your Pro-2004!

Wanted to buy: Radio Shack Pro-2004 scanner.

Must be in good working condition without major modifications,
please send e-mail, thank you.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:06 1996
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From: Mac Feely <[e-mail]>
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Subject: BlackJack Ski Resort - U.P. Mich.
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 08:56:50 -0600
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I will be heading up to Blackjack Ski Resort this weekend and would be
interested in any Freqs for the area. I'm looking for Ski patrol,
Police, Fire, and EMS. Also any USCG stations in the area...

Email would be appreciated.

TIA

Mac


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tom user)
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No problem with your A8000. Under new law, every scanner which is covering
also the regular FM radio frequencies, is legal. It`s just unlegal to hear
for example police, fire brigade, phones etc. Have a nice trip


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From: [e-mail] (D Adams)
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:09 1996
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From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Canadian Fast Food Freq.'s
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Todd Penney wrote:
>
> Anyone know any fast food chains' frequencies?I'm in Halifax,Nova
> Scotia and looking for these frequecies.
> Tim Hoton's,Wendy's,Dairy Queen,Harvey's,etc.
> The only one I know is Mc Donalds(30.580)
> Thanks for any help you can give me.

Hi Todd,

I think McDonalds in Canada uses the following frequencies:

   McDonald's CANADA            30.8400       151.6700      main freq. Canada
                                30.8400       154.1450      aux. freq. Canada

Bob



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:10 1996
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From: tdemars (Tony R. DeMars)
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Subject: Re: Cassette Tape Greater then 120 min
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> Does anyone know if there is a cassette tape available that will record for
> greater than 120 minutes?  I am looking for a tape that will record 90
> minutes per side for a total of 3 hours.
>
> Thanks
>
> Brian
My only suggestion would be to find a cassette recorder that has both the
regular 1 7/8 ips speed (standard) and also the slower 15/16 ips speed.
At
the 15/16 ips speed, you can record 240 rather than 120 minutes, but, this is
not going to give very good quality and should be used only for voice
recording in a situation where all you need is an "audio log"--like the
audio you see played from 911 calls, for example.  I can't imagine a
standard cassette that will ever be able to do 3 hrs. because the tape in
a 120 min. one is already so thin just to let that much fit into the
cassette housing.  What about setting up a VCR to do audio-only
recording?  Some people use hi-fi VCRs as audio mastering
tapes...
Good luck.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (L. T. Randall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cell images, PRO2035, 1100-1115Mhz
Date: 11 Feb 1996 12:53:12 -0700
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I have been playing around with a PRO2035 and have noticed what appears
to be cell phone conversations.  Needless to say, the unit is blocked at
the normal cell phone freqs.

The conversations are appearing ONLY between 1100 and 1115.  On this
model, the two IF's are 612Mhz and 48Mhz.  I am having difficulty
figuring out what is going on here.  I would expect that if translation
were to occur, it would be at either 1/2 or 1/3 of the first IF, i.e. 306
or 204 Mhz.  The mechanism of the translation would be the second or
third harmonic of the difference between the cell signal (i.e. 820Mhz),
and the local oscillator (i.e. 1110-612=498Mhz) being demodulated.
However, I cannot explain this phenomenon because shifting the 1110-1115
band by either 204 or 306 does not match any cell phone band.  Can
someone explain if 1) these are really images of cell calls and 2) by
what mechanism are the frequencies being translated.

I would guess that I am operating the receiver near a cell site of one of
the two cell providers in this area.  This would explain why there is
only 15Mhz of bandwidth since half the spectrum is allocated to each
carrier.  However if this were the case, why would some signals be strong
(very clearly intelligible) and some weak?  If all the signals were
coming from the same cell site I would expect them to be all the same
strength.

Or are there true frequencies broadcast in 1100-1115 which are some sort
of personal communcations device, and the scanner makers not yet mandated
to block these freqs?  The signals sound suspiciously like phone
conversations with rings, busy signals, automobile-type noises in the
background, etc.  The also abruptly disappear with an average life of
about 20-30 seconds.

There seems to be no mention of image rejection in the specs on this
radio.  They do mention "IF rejection" a useless spec since it only
involves a couple of frequencies.

Assuming these are really cell calls, is the next step the FCC is going
to take is to mandate a minimum image-rejection spec?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:13 1996
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From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
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[e-mail] (Gary Belt) wrote:
>The mod for cell restoration & speed increase for the Pro 2006 is VERY
>easy. I only regret not having the mod sheet, as I loaned it out without
>any back-up copies! Two diodes are to be cut, one enabling full 800 Mhz
>and the other giving a slight scan speed increase. The mod works with no
>side effects, as I restored mine about 3 yrs ago & has been ok. I will
>seach other places for the diodes to be cut & will get back to you ASAP.
>


TRY.....

ftp://ftp.qrz.com/mods/

cheers.]

TD.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Cocke)
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Subject: Re: cell tracking program
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On 5 Feb 1996 10:53:59 GMT, Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?> wrote:

>>Greg Ottria <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>>I'am looking for a cell tracking program strickly for educational purpose o
f
>>>course.
>>
>>Look for 'celltracker' that connects to a Motorola car/bag phone.
>>If someone points me to info on how the 2006 controls the PLL, or
>>how a Motorola handset 3-wire bus works, I'll modify the code I
>>have to control either unit.

This sounds interesting, since I have that phone.  Can you give me/us a
clue as to where to get 'celltracker' or at least a filename I could search
for.

Thanks.
David



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (charly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cell tracking program
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 03:52:10 GMT
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[e-mail] (David Cocke) wrote:

>On 5 Feb 1996 10:53:59 GMT, Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?> wrote:

>>>Greg Ottria <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>>>I'am looking for a cell tracking program strickly for educational purpose
of
>>>>course.
>>>
>>>Look for 'celltracker' that connects to a Motorola car/bag phone.
>>>If someone points me to info on how the 2006 controls the PLL, or
>>>how a Motorola handset 3-wire bus works, I'll modify the code I
>>>have to control either unit.

>This sounds interesting, since I have that phone.  Can you give me/us a
>clue as to where to get 'celltracker' or at least a filename I could search
>for.

>Thanks.
>David

       I think it's available a Vaporware.com



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:16 1996
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From: [e-mail](Gene Kelley )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: College Park Fire Freq?
Date: 11 Feb 1996 13:48:00 GMT
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In <4fiqf9$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>
>Does anyone know the frequency for the College Park, Maryland fire
department?
>
>Larry
>N2TBX
They are dispatched on the Prince George's County Fire Frequencies. Key
in 494.8375 (North) 494.6625 (South) and 495.0125 (EMS).  Also key in
46.120 MHz.  This is a simulcast of ALL channels dispatch with alert
tones.  The tactical frequencies are 495.0625 and 494.7875.

gk
Washington, DC



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:17 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: College Park Fire Freq?
Date: 10 Feb 1996 19:08:25 GMT
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Does anyone know the frequency for the College Park, Maryland fire department?

Larry
N2TBX


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:18 1996
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From: Brian varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cordless Phones WWW site
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 18:05:34 -0800
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Okay,
It seems like every 5 days there's a flurry of "What are the Cordless
Phones Freqs??" so, I've provided a "repository" for these freqs.

Coming soon......

Fast Food freqs (Oregon area)

900MHz Phones

Go to the Oregon Freq Page at the bottom under "generic freqs"

http://www.orst.edu/~varineb


==============================================================================
Brian R. Varine <[e-mail]>
http://www.orst.edu/~varineb
Oregon Freqs/Military.jpgs/Russian ECM list/car ECM eval

He who owns the electromagnetic spectrum, owns the battlefield!
When in doubt, JAM IT!!!!

STOP HIGHWAY ROBBERY------JOIN THE NMA!


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:19 1996
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From: Peter Kamilakis <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Could Someone please assist with antenna choice?
Date: 10 Feb 1996 12:29:47 GMT
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I have had terrible problems with overload in the past,
however, it is now significantly decreased by a PAR
electronics helical VHF notch filter.  I am now ready to
put an antenna on the roof of my building.
Can someone recommend an antenna that due to its design, or
some other characteristic, has a reduced sensitivity to
paging?  Intuitively it seems that all antennas would
receive this paging pretty strongly, but I am hoping that
there is some magic out there!

thanks
pnk



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:20 1996
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From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cullular frequencies
Date: 9 Feb 1996 13:08:00 GMT
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LASKOWSKI <$[e-mail]> wrote:
>Can anyone give me a list of the frequencies for cellular phones?
>


870-890 Mhz in 30k steps.
A little more each side for USA.

TD.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
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Subject: Re: cullular frequencies
Date: 12 Feb 1996 12:47:14 GMT
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Two-Dogs ([e-mail]?) wrote:
: LASKOWSKI <$[e-mail]> wrote:
: >Can anyone give me a list of the frequencies for cellular phones?
: >

: 870-890 Mhz in 30k steps.
: A little more each side for USA.

: TD.


correction, try 870-896 for the towers and 825-850 for the mobiles
you can hear it ALL on these frequencies!
if they want privacy, then they should use a LAND LINE!

JOHN/PHX ([e-mail]) computing & making good Chemistry!
-----------



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Frederick Kelcz)
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Subject: Dressler ARA2000
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 17:28:14 +1000
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Anyone check out the Dresslar ARA2000 amplified VHF/UHF antenna?

Seems like a lot of money and wonder if it will really do better than my
existing Avanti AV801?  Rcvrs are an ICOM R7100 and Bearcat BC9000

Thanks,

Fred Kelcz
N9SLR
Frederick Kelcz, PhD, MD
Dept. of Radiology
University of Wisconsin, Madison


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ZARGON1011)
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Subject: DTMF
Date: 11 Feb 1996 19:17:00 -0500
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Any good DTMF decoder programs out there? Anything would be a help,
thanks>


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
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is the truck bed connected electrically to the rest of the truck ??
try using resistor spark plug wires or ignition parts designed to reduce
noise. will work for your vehicle but you may still hear noise of
neighboring vehicles when in a city traffic jam!

JOHN/PHX ([e-mail]) computing & making good Chemistry!

Chip Seymour ([e-mail]) wrote:
: What can I do to reduce or eliminate engine racket on my scanner?

: Symptoms: reduced sensitivity and increased static (not alternator
: whine) while the engine is running. The noise goes away when the
: antenna is unplugged.

: The antenna is mounted on the plastic tool box in the truck bed.
: To provide for ground, I have a piece of thick stranded wire run
: from the antenna mounting bracket to the bolt securing the tool
: box to the truck bed.

: Thanks




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Risney)
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Subject: Re: Entertainment
Date: 8 Feb 1996 08:54:04 GMT
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[e-mail] (Carl Quick) wrote:
>
>Seems the " Bill Cheek" entertainment conference here in
>rec.radio.scanner is slowing down.We here at U. Tn get a real kick out
>of this conference.We've even started a pool on this character.Maybe
>this post will get him  going again.If not won't somebody PLEASE  do
>the honor?


>I agree, after the barfing stopped, it has become rather humerous!!!!!
What is the current line ???



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Thompson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Fastfood Repeaters???
Date: 10 Feb 1996 01:52:27 GMT
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Hi,

I have heard my local Taco Bell on 151.570 (I think)..  It is one of those
"dot" business band frequencies.  Anyway..  I only here the store employee
on that frequency; I can not here the customer ordering.  Is there some sort
of offset that is used (like a repeater)?  Or is it that the person ordering
is connected directly to the inside of the restaurant, while the employee is
the only one that is on a radio?  If you can help me with this puzzling
little problem please e-mail me.

Thanks,

John
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jimmy Simmons)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fastfood Repeaters???
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 07:22:43 GMT
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RR <[e-mail]> wrote:

>At a few local ones around here, the clerk is on 150-something, while the
>customer station is on 40-something Mhz.  You need to hear the
>customer-side frequency to get both parts of the conversation.  It's the
>"base"... just like with cordless phones.


 Yes, but thats not called a "repeater" its called "duplexing"
Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on an entirly different
other.  Its common for all resturants with a drive-thru and a
communications system to be operating like that, using the intenherint
frequencies with only 1/4watt of power.

 My McDonalds uses  154.600mHz with 35.0200mHz  But listening to
154.600 you will hear both order box, employee, and all employees with
headsets communicating with one-another...  note: this may be
different in other places, my McD's has a strange configuration?

 The NeXus!    [e-mail]
 http://www.datasync.com/~nexus



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:27 1996
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From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequencies for San Jose area?
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 18:08:36 -0800
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I'm looking for a list of business and public services frequencies in
the San Jose and San Francisco Bay area.  If anyone has a good list
can you please post it or better yet email it to me?

Also, if anyone knows of any WEB sites that might have this information
can please send me the URL?

Thanks,
Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:28 1996
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From: "Marie H. McDonough" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Frequency converters
Date: 11 Feb 1996 17:55:33 GMT
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Hello all,
I'm looking for info on companies that sell reliable frequency
converters or info on plans for a DIY (do it yourself) kit.  Since my
2021 is non-modifiable and all police and fire are 800Mhz I need to make
an adjustment.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Paul McDonough
[It's my wifes e-mail account]




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Donald L Elsner)
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Subject: FS Regency MX400 scanner full coverage $125
Date: 10 Feb 1996 18:41:22 GMT
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for sale Regency MX4000 scanner.  30-50 118-136 144-174 440-512
and of course 800 - 950 MHz inclusive.  i have the programming manual
also.  works great.  first $125 gets it

-don

[e-mail]






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
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Subject: Re: fs/trd: SONY ICF-SW100s
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Nathan Ryan Gingras ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Swap ICFsw100s for AR-2500, or sell for $275
:
: Nate.
:
:



This radio has been sold.


Nate, KB9LSX


http://www.uwm.edu/~herb





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:30 1996
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From: "Herb A. Zite" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: AR3000A Unblocked scanner
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Unblocked AR3000A scanner. In very good condition with all accessories,
box and docs.

$925 or best offer + shipping and COD


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack Pro-2026 Mobile UNBLOCKED Scanner
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In article <4f5hl0$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Drew D
urigan) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
>Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack Pro-2026 Mobile UNBLOCKED Scanner
>Date: 5 Feb 1996 18:18:08 GMT

>"Roy D." <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>>I dissagree with you Drew.  The modifiable rigs are GONE.

>Not all of them.  During the recent sale, I managed to locate no fewer
>than FIVE Pro-2026 units with modifiable date codes at a local RS store.

>-Drew in Charlotte-

I located at least TWICE that many locally between 4 or 5 Radio Shacks, and at

least half of them were purchased by people I know (I sent them there).

Steve


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:33 1996
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From: "Herb A. Zite" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: Sony ICFSW800 SW/FM Pocket Radio
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 17:49:11 -0600
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Sony ICFSW800 pocket short wave/FM radio with touch screen tuning, compact
external antenna, preprogrammed tuning cards and earphone. Like new with all
docs.

$100 or best offer + COD and shipping


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:34 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GMRS equipment?
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 18:14:43 GMT
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[e-mail] (Bennett Z. Kobb) wrote:

>In article <[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] (Kevin Rogers) wrote:

>>  am looking for a GMRS mobile unit (25 watts) and handheld units (2 or
>> more watts) here in the Portland,OR area. i am not having any luck finding
>> ANYONE who knows what i am talking about.

>You can always get good GMRS info, including local contacts who could
>direct you to equipment sources, from:

>Personal Radio Steering Group Inc. 313 MOBILE-3 [e-mail]

Exactly what freqs are used by GMRS? I wanna punch them into my
scanner and listen in to see how much activity there is in my area.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim West)
Subject: Going South, Need Frequencys - D.C. to Florida
Sender: [e-mail] (Usenet)
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 03:24:38 GMT
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I'm driving to Florida for a vacation  and would appreciate if anyone
could send me some frequencys for citys along the way. Traveling I95
to the end and then US1 to Key West

Mostly after interstate police, but also any other *interesting*
frequencys you might have. If you send some frequencys, please mention
the city and state.

Are there any states along the way that frown on mobile scanning?

Thanks in advance.....  Jim



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:37 1996
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From: David Clark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Goodwood Circuit Radio Frequencies
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 18:25:52 +0000
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  Does anybody know the frequency used by Goodwood Circuit (UK)
for test days?  I have tried the usual RAC frequency (169.3735)
with no joy - I am down there later this week.

  Thanks in advance,

---
David Clark

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:40 1996
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From: Glenn Little WB4UIV <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How to install tone board in BC760-xlt?
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 01:09:59 -0800
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To: ArizonMan <[e-mail]>

ArizonMan wrote:
>
> what does a tone board do?

It keeps the speaker muted until a signal is received that has a tone on
it that is the same as your tone board is tuned to.  These tones are
subaudible (67HZ to somewhere around 200 HZ).  These tones are used to
allow many users on the same channel without everyone having to hear
everything that is going on on the channel.

73
Glenn
WB4UIV


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:41 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: I want to buy your old scanner!! I need a handheld w/ 29 - 54 Mhz Band.
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 17:43:21 GMT
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Wanted:

A Handheld Scanner with 29 - 54 Mhz. band. Nothing Fancy

E-Mail [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: IF for BC9000xlt ? ? ? ?
Date: 11 Feb 1996 14:43:32 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:

    >   In my (so far unsuccesful) search for cellular images,
    > I'm wondering if anyone can tell me the 9000's IF?


For the Uniden/Bearcat BC9000XLT:

 1st IF = 254.4 or 380.7 MHz (depends on band)
 2nd IF = 58.075 MHz
 3rd IF = 5.5 or 0.455 MHz   (depends on mode)
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:43 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: IF for BC9000xlt ? ? ? ?
Date: 11 Feb 1996 04:44:07 GMT
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   In my (so far unsuccesful) search for cellular images, I'm wondering if
anyone can tell me the 9000's IF?       thanks!!       swami @;<}


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:44 1996
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From: russell_hibma@onli_info.win.net (RUSSELL HIBMA)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 16:23:00 GMT
Subject: Illinois State Police
Lines: 6

I'm looking for the 800mhz freq's for the Ill.SP, they went to 800mhz about
4-6 months ago. Anyone help would be appreciated.

---
 * PowerAccess 1.08 Become a programmer and never see the world!!




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Sprick)
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
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On Tue, 13 Feb 1996 13:20:46 GMT, [e-mail] (Phil Owen)
wrote:

>Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow the use
>of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller, a list of the
>states that do allow them.

I'm also seeki9ng this info.  Would appreciate an e-mail response if
easier.  TIA.

        Chuck
        [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Phil Owen)
Subject: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Message-ID: <2d7cc$[e-mail]>
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Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow the use
of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller, a list of the
states that do allow them.

Thanks in advance,

Phil...

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Mojkowski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: indoor antenna
Date: 13 Feb 1996 19:21:23 GMT
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Hello,

I am looking for advice on an inexpensive (<$50) fullrange (30-900MHz)
indoor antenna for my RS 2032.  I prefer that it not connect directly to
the scanner, so I'll have about 12` of coax.

I've thought of using a mobile antenna indoors, or the Grove Hidden
antenna.  If the Hidden antenna performs well, it would be an inexpensive
choice (only $20).

Thanks for any recommendations.
Please reply to [e-mail].

-Mark



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Larsen Antennas Job Posting
Date: 9 Feb 1996 22:15:32 GMT
Organization: Microsoft Corporation
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Message-ID: <4fgh24$[e-mail]>
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In article <4fbnkr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
[...]
>It is their business, if/when it affects your on the job performance.

Correct. "If" and "when" are the operative words. Lots of folks can handle sub
stances
-- some cannot. Action is only necessary when performance is affected, not bef
ore.
That, my friend, is called "prior restraint".

>>[Vote with your dollars, folks. Don't buy these statists' antennas.]
>
>It's your option, exercise it at your will.

How gracious of you, considering your stance on other folks' freedoms.

--
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and do not reflect the official views of Microsoft Corporation.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Oakley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Larsen Antennas Job Posting
Date: 8 Feb 1996 22:12:49 -0600
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 Amen! drugged drivers cause as many accidents if not more than drunk
drivers.  And drugged up employes are a very dangerous issue, especially
when they work with or around power tools.  Not to mention the insurance
costs caused by they number of accidents caused by doped up dope heads. B.



Drew Durigan ([e-mail])
wrote: : [e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson) wrote:
: >
: >In article <4eqdpa$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]

: >says...
: >>
: >>[...]  ALL companies should be doing drug screens!
: >
: >What people put into their own bodies is their own business, and
: >no one elses', least of all yours'.

: It most certainly is!  It becomes "my business" when these people drive
: on the highway, endangering my life.  If I'm a business owner, it is also
: "my business" when these folks cost me money in the form of lower
: productivity, increased "sick time" off of work, and making bad decisions
: on the job, due to their drug or alcohol-induced state.

: -Drew in Charlotte-



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Nelson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Larsen Antennas Job Posting
Date: 10 Feb 1996 05:50:16 GMT
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Brian Oakley ([e-mail]) wrote:
:  Amen! drugged drivers cause as many accidents if not more than drunk
: drivers.  And drugged up employes are a very dangerous issue, especially
: when they work with or around power tools.  Not to mention the insurance
: costs caused by they number of accidents caused by doped up dope heads. B.

Please provide some documentation for this claim.  As far as I have been
able to find out, there are very few automobile accidents due to users of
illegal drugs - most are due to drunk drivers.

I think anyone who is impaired while driving, for ANY reason (not just
legal or illegal drug usage) should be cited and locked up.

As far as on the job impairment, impairment testing is the answer. It would
test for ACTUAL danger to others, not just because someone had smoked some
marijuana at a party 3 weeks previously.

Bill


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:51 1996
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From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Larsen Antennas Job Posting
Date: 11 Feb 1996 02:39:08 GMT
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[e-mail] (Drew Durigan) wrote:
>[e-mail] (Bill Nelson) wrote:
>>
>>You don't need drug testing for that. Being impaired on the job is
>>sufficient by itself, as is poor performance of job duties.
>
>How do you PROVE use if you don't have a testing mechanism.

You just don't get it, Drew - nobody's talking about
"proving use" - we're talking about proving poor
performance of job duties and impairment - **regardless**
of cause.

>In these days of high-dollar, wrongful-dismissal lawsuits, "suspected drug us
e" is
>not sufficient grounds for termination of employment.

It never has been, Drew.
Wake up and smell the coffee (a recreational drug, BTW.)

>You need proof.

Actually, "use of illegal drugs" is a *very dangerous*
reason to give for someones dismissal - in fact, in
some states, it's illegal to fire someone for that
reason.

>Especially if the suspected user is female, or (worse) a member of a
>minority group.  These people will jump up and claim "discrimination" any
>chance they get.  Without conclusive evidence, you become the victim.
>

Actually, firing someone for using illegal drugs is itself
illegal in many states and cities, and any employment lawyer
you deal with will tell you as an employer that you simply
shouldn't do it, either.

The recommended tactic is to offer the employee some form
of rehabilitation.  If they refuse, *then* fire them.  This
seems to be a well-recommended course of action across the
country.  If the person in question is a bozo or slacker, then
fire them for *that* and leave drugs out of it; this is much
safer.

>Is it also a "personal choice" to run red lights, drive on the highway at
>100MPH, or assault people with semi-automatic weapons?  Of course not!
>All these acts are illegal...as is the possession and use of
>"recreational drugs."

Actually many recreational drugs are completely legal, Drew - alcohol,
caffeine and tobacco come to mind as three that are.

BTW - it's also not a good idea to fire an employee because
he runs red lights or drives at 100 MPH - "breaking the law"
in and of itself is, in fact, **not** considered a valid
reason for "dismissal for cause."

The opinions in this postings are facts, Drew - obtained by
long talks with highly-paid lawyers who specialize in
employment law.

-Will from Wisconsin
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Larsen Antennas Job Posting
Date: 9 Feb 1996 22:12:08 GMT
Organization: Microsoft Corporation
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In article <4faevk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says..
.
>
>[e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson) wrote:
>>
>>In article <4eqdpa$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
>
>>says...
>>>
>>>[...]  ALL companies should be doing drug screens!
>>
>>What people put into their own bodies is their own business, and
>>no one elses', least of all yours'.
>
>It most certainly is!  It becomes "my business" when these people drive
>on the highway, endangering my life.

HELLOOOOO! Anybody home? Who mentioned anything about "driving on the highway"
?

We already have laws dealing with "driving under the influence", etc. Pray tel
l what
harm is there when one excercises the right to consume substances of choice wi
thout
harming others? None, but you appear to be afraid when others do, though.

>If I'm a business owner, it is also
>"my business" when these folks cost me money in the form of lower
>productivity, increased "sick time" off of work, and making bad decisions
>on the job, due to their drug or alcohol-induced state.

Fine. Do what you want with your "business". Inspect your employees' brain wav
es for
"non-PC-thought". Inspect their car's speedometers to see if they ever drove o
ver
65mph. (BTW, any employee who works for you under these conditions has infinit
ely
low self-esteem, IMNSHO.) Go ahead an treat your employees like irresponsible
crap,
but you won't be selling *me* any antennas.

If "your business" is having problems with employees' "low productivity", "inc
reased
sick time", "off work", etc. there is a simple solution -- fire their a**es an
d hire
workers who can do the job right.


--
The opinions expressed in this message are my own personal views
and do not reflect the official views of Microsoft Corporation.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Pieter Ibelings)
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Subject: Looking for interconnection cable for HP8505, 8501 or 8750
Date: 13 Feb 1996 03:06:43 GMT
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I am in desperate need of a couple interconnection cables for the
HP8505 network Analyzer. The cable is a D-connector with 17 pins and
7 coax cables, but only six are used. If you have any info on where I can
find some I would appreciate it.

Thanks
AC4OP
Pieter
[e-mail]
http://www.mindspring.com/~wave



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:55 1996
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From: MartinBleiwas <bleiwass@198.4.75.45>
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Subject: MAGNIFIER LAMP STEREO
Date: 12 Feb 1996 22:49:43 GMT
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MasterLens Stereo Magnifier with twin 4-watt miniature florescent
lamps. Magnifier has large 5x8 rectangular lens. This unit has adjustable
arms. Great for close work I.E. soldering radio circuit repairs.

  Unit list for $ 449.00. I have only 2 left brand new in box. My price
  is only $ 199.oo plus shipping. Great Valvue! This is an unbelivable
  unit. Contact [e-mail]. com



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Hall)
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Subject: Re: Mobile Scanner Antennas
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>
>I am also interested in this question.  I had a mobile antenna from Radio
>Shack and one day i compared it to the rubber duck on my hand held scanner
>and I found the duck to get better reception.  I took the Radio Shack
>antenna back.
>
>Bob J.
>


My experience has been quite the opposite.  I drive about 50,000 miles per yea
r
through central and west Texas and find that a Radio Shack mobile scanner give
s
much better reception than the rubber duckie -- if it is on a car.  These
beasts are designed with the metal of the car body in mind.  If you try to use

sit one on a wooden shelf inside your house, you will get terrible reception.

Charles Hall




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:56 1996
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Subject: Mobile Scanner legal in WA, OR, or CA??
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I've heard that mobile scanners are illegal in some states.

Anyone know for sure if they are legal in Washington, Oregon, and/or
California? Going on a car trip and would like to know.

Thanks



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:57 1996
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From: Brian varine <[e-mail]>
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On Mon, 12 Feb 1996, Doug Brooks wrote:

> I've heard that mobile scanners are illegal in some states.
>
> Anyone know for sure if they are legal in Washington, Oregon, and/or
> California? Going on a car trip and would like to know.

Comletely legal in all three. But, would it really matter?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tyson664)
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Subject: Motorola SP-10 Mods
Date: 8 Feb 1996 22:44:58 -0500
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Looking for help on modifing a sp-10 2-way.  Right now it is configured to
change to 16 different frequencies in the 400MHz range (I believe it is
UHF).  I would like to modify this to work in the VHF band.  I have the
service manual and the schematics for each setup, but am looking for
someone that may have done this before or knows how to properly do it

Chris


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:11:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (L. T. Randall)
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Subject: Re: Muzak music on 900Mhz
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F. Barry Mulligan ([e-mail]) wrote:
:     The allocation comes under the "Private Operational-Fixed Microwave"
: service as "Multiple Address Systems". They're unlikely to be listed in
: scanner guides, which are more concerned with Land Mobile licencees, but
: you might try the Percom web site, which has a search engine for its
: license database products. Both Percom and Grove publish CDs with fairly
: complete extracts from the FCC Master File.

Thanks for answering.  Where is Percom's web site?  I have tried all the
major search tools and came up totally dry.

:     The frequencies in question are 928-929 MHz and 952-960 MHz. The bands
: are shared with other multi-address systems, such as alarm monitors and
: remote data acquisition systems, so finding intermitant digital bursts is
: to be expected. In Atlanta, the local Muzak affiliate uses 956.3375 and
: 959.8875 MHz.

Does anyone know if Muzak or similar services would be on these
frequencies in the N Texas (i.e. Dallas) area?  Also, have they been
expanding coverage on this band and are they planning to eventually
replace their SCA-FM broadcasts with this?  Or are they just on this band
in a few localized areas?



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (L. T. Randall)
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Subject: Muzak music on 900Mhz
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I remember a post a few months back about someone claiming to have
received channels carrying Muzak (commerical-free light pop-rock music
and/or elevator music) on 900Mhz.  Specifically, the frequencies
mentioned were 928.9125 and 956.3125.  All I get on these is data
transmissions.  Are the above freqs licensed to Muzak (or whoever) on a
nationwide basis or just in certain locations?  Has anyone received music
on these frequencies and if so where are you located?

Also, in general, how do you look up who frequencies are allocated to in
the 900 Mhz band?  Is there anything online where you can look up someone
by name and find what frequency they are allocated to?  Or books?  I
looked in the Radio Shack guide and they have very little listed in the
900Mhz band.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
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    As to Percom's web site, I don't know it off-hand, but Chuck or someone
here should be able to supply the URL.
    Muzak and 3M Sound Products are pushing direct satellite delivery, so
it's unlikely that there will be much expansion of existing multi-address
systems.
                                                            /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:02 1996
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From: Glenn Champion <[e-mail]>
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Subject: NEED "CT-17" (CI-V) LEVEL CONVERTER SCHEMATIC
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 17:18:43 -0500
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I have searched several FTP archive sites with no success. Does
anyone know where I can find a design for a CT-17 compatible level
converter for my ICOM R-9000?

Thanks a bunch!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (comsec)
Subject: Need Info on Dick Smith Electronics RDF
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Does Anybody have a manual or schematic for a Dick Smith Electronics
Radio Direction Finder?. Please post any info or a phone number. I
think they are in Australia .

TIA

COMSEC



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:04 1996
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From: Glenn Little WB4UIV <[e-mail]>
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Henry Valera wrote:
>
> I recently sent my 200xlt to Radio Shack for repair and they returned it as
> "unrepairable".  They said the Main Logic Board was shot and that Uniden doe
s not
> stock that part.  A few people have said that diagnosis did not sound right
and to
> call Uniden myself.  Well, I've tried calling the six different 1-800 number
s they
> have and they're always busy.  So I'm back to where I started.  Any suggesti
ons
> would be greatly appreciated as far as where to send it for repair.
>
> BTW, the symptons of the radio are no audio, no light, never locks on a freq
.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Henry.

Keep trying the 800 number.  You will probably need am RMA (return
material authorization) number for them toe accept the package.

73
Glenn
WB4UIV


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:05 1996
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Subject: Need tips on buying first scanner..
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I'm interested in investing a fair amount of money into a handheld
scanner, and have been looking through magazines, visiting local trade
shows, etc.. but I'm still not coming up with much.  From what I've read,
and have seen so far, The widest coverage handhelds I'm willing to shell
out money for are the Pro-26 and Bearcat 3000XLT.  I'm also interested in
getting shortwave coverage, and would consider something like the AR8000,
but only if it's worth it.

I know this has probably been asked a thousand and one times on here, but
I need some non-salesman feedback.

Thanks,

Eric

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Colegrove)
Subject: RE: Need tips on buying first scanner..
Date: 11 Feb 96 15:07:22 -0800
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I have been on Compuserve for a year or so, and the top of the line,
best handheld discussed there is the AR 8000.  They all seem to buy
through Javiation in the UK.  The price is better, and there are no
frequency gaps as in the US.

Steve


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:06 1996
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From: "Adam L. Caskey" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Needed Mod for PRO 2021
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 19:58:06 -0800
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I am hoping someone out there can help me with finding some or any mods I can
make to my PRO 2021 to inable it to pick up
800MHz or just additional frequencies.  E-mail me directly with any info, and
thanks in advance.



Adam L. Caskey
[e-mail]
http://www.com/z93/adamc.html


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jimmy Simmons)
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Jeff <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Has the NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPT now switched to 800 also is it the
>dreaded GE?

>thanks

>Jeff
>The Ham Station USA

 Jeff, the last time I was over there (2 weeks ago) thay were still
HEAVYLY using the UHF-public safety frequencies, 460.000 to 461.000
mHz you will be able to find all kinds of traffic relating to law
enforcement within the Greater New Orleans Area, Orleans Parish.
Uhhh, if thay have gone to a trunked system, I wasn't able to pick it
up yet, so far I found a LE net nearby, I am thinking its Slidell PD,
or maybe Orleans Parish SO, on a Motorola Type-II trunk, on
855~859.7375mHz...  I'm going to be going back on the 18th of the
month for a Mardi-Gras festival, and parades for the day, I'll keep a
scan all day/night long to find new or changed items and report them
back here...

 Later,  The NeXus!  [e-mail]
http://www.datasync.com/~nexus/   My WebPage.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:09 1996
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Subject: New Pro-51
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I wanted to thank everyone who gave me tips and suggestions about a new
handheld.  My parents (with just a little encouragement) gave me a Pro-51
for graduation yesterday, and so far I've been very impressed.

The most impressive thing so far is the speaker:  it is equal or better
in quality than my desktop.  Dad's 200XLT is noticeable "tinny," but mine
leans heavily toward the bass side.

The biggest drawback is that it's a bit harder to use than my Bearcat;
everything takes a few more keystrokes.  But for double the capacity and
almost quadruple the speed, I'll learn <G>.


Jim


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Cox)
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Subject: Optoelectronics February Special
Date: 9 Feb 1996 19:23:16 GMT
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Optoelectronics announces a special price for the Scout for the entire month
of February.
The Special price is $399 plus you receive a free CC30 carrying case.  The
regular price for the Scout is $449 and the CC30 has a $10 value.  That's a
savings of $60.
All orders must be received by February 29th.  This special is limited to U.S.

and Canadian customers only.
Contact Optoelectronics at 1-800-327-5912 or 1-954-771-2050.  You must mention

that you saw this special on the Internet.
For further information on the Scout see our Web page:
http://www.optoelectronics.com
Shipping and handling is extra.

Sincerely,

Kevin Cox



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:11 1996
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From: Stephen Waits <[e-mail]>
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What is Message Tracker and where can one get Message Tracker?

I'm building the PD-200 interface right now.

Thanks for your help!

--Steve Waits


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark 7996)
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Subject: Re: PRO 2035 Mods
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Michael Alexander) writes:

>You can also replace the scanner's CPU with
>one that is available overseas from Javiation and other companies. Not
>sure about the price, however. Probably not any cheaper than an Opto,

$148.00 US Dollars shipped from the UK
Javiation
Took about 3 weeks to get here and 10 mins. to install.
Works great and cheaper than the others.

mark s. conway


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Easley)
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Subject: Pro-2006 & Pro-43 For Sale
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 17:42:41 GMT
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I have available, for reasonable offers, a Pro-2006 400-channel
(modified) base scanner, and a Pro-43 200-channel (also modified)
handheld scanner. Any reasonable offers can be sent to me at
[e-mail]. I will get back with the best offers and we'll
work out the details at that time.

Thanks,

Larry
All the way from the Ranch House in San ANtonio, Texas!



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:13 1996
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From: Stephanie Steele <[e-mail]>
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Subject: PRO-2035 Mods
Date: 12 Feb 1996 00:10:02 -0700
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Hello again,

Could someone please tell me if there are any modifications or add-ons
available for the RS PRO-2035 Scanner to extend it's frequency range. I
am sorry if this has been covered in the past but I am new to the
Internet. Thanks in advance for any help.

Stephanie
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
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Subject: Re: Pro-2037
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] wrote:

  > -=> Quoting [e-mail] to All <=-
  >
  >Hi Bob,
  >
  > Pa> From the "Buying a Used Scanner" FAQ:
  >
  > Pa> PRO-2037: 1994 vintage.  Triple conversion all plastic base
  > Pa> scanner  made  by GRE.  Home version of the PRO-62 portable
  > Pa> but with more intermod.  200  channels  in  10  banks,  one
  > Pa> search  bank,  selectable  AM  and  FM.  Uses up conversion
  > Pa> circuitry but inadequate front end filtering  still  allows
  >
  >Can you explain what 'up-conversion' is?
  > I presume it's the
  >relation of the LO freq to the 1st IF freq, but which way
  >is 'up'?

Strictly speaking, up conversion means the 1st IF is higher
than the frequency to which the receiver is tuned.
Truth be told, this condition holds for only part of the
spectrum covered by the PRO-2037, since the 2037 covers
freqs up to the GHz range, well above its 257.5 MHz IF.

In the context of discussing scanners, using the term "up conversion"
loosely differentiates the 2037 from simpler models with 1st IFs in
the 10.7 - 10.8 MHz range (down conversion).

  > If I'm tuned to say 161.475 on the 2037, with an IF of
  >257.5, what's the LO tuned to?

The LO would either be tuned to 418.975 (sum of IF plus
programmed freq) or 96.025 MHz (difference).
While I don't have the PRO-2037 documentation in front of me,
I'd guess the PRO-2037 LO would be tuned to the sum in
this case.

Experimenter's tip:
You might resolve this ambiguity yourself
by listening on 96.025 MHz in a nearby FM broadcast
receiver while your 2037 is programmed for 161.475 MHz.
The signals radiated by receiver local oscillators are usually
strong enough to hear in neighboring receivers.
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Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                              [e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
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Subject: Re: Pro-2037
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In article <4fb271$[e-mail]>,
SS <[e-mail]> wrote:

    >I would really like to get some opinions of this scanner.
    >Is it modifiable for cellular? Is it is good unit?
    >I found a used one for $150, is this a fair
    >price?     THanks!!!

Although I'm not in the market, I'd pay $120-$150 for a used
PRO-2037 in excellent condition, with manual and antenna.
I wouldn't pay any more than $150, though.

Make sure the display is crisp -- not faded or blotchy.  The
PRO-2037 uses LEDs instead of a short-life electroluminescent
panel for backlighting.

From the "Buying a Used Scanner" FAQ:

 PRO-2037: 1994 vintage.  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.
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             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


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I would really like to get some opinions of this scanner. Is it modifiable for

cellular? Is it is good unit? I found a used one for $150, is this a fair
price?     THanks!!!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:19 1996
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From: Bob Lyle <[e-mail]>
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Can anyone advise if the PRO-2037 (Radio Shack) scanner is cellular
restorable, by what means and if there's a date code limitation as is the case

with the PRO-43 handheld?

Thanks in advance!

Bob

[e-mail]
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What are some random thoughts on the PRO-29?  I just picked up one as a
birthday gift for my father in law.

I know that it isn't exactly top-of-the-line, but this guy is definately
a novice at scanning.  I thought I the PRO-29 would be a good start for him.

Any replies and/or comments (both good and bad) are welcome and appreciated.

Jason


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:21 1996
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From: Dave Ferguson <[e-mail]>
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Todd Erb wrote:
>
> To all you PRO-39 owners having keyboard problems,
> I had the same problem last year with my manual button.
> I went to Radio Shack and ordered the "keytop" (rubber
>
> keypad) part # KC-0387 at a cost of about $4.00 and installed it and
> it took care of the problem. The metallic paste on back of buttons
> wears off, rendering you're most commonly used button useless. It's a
> fairly easy job.You have to unsolder one wire holding two boards
> together, snip off one extra rubber standup on new pad (the one below
> the number "0") install new pad, resolder wire, put back together.
>
> Happy Scanning,  [e-mail]

Dear Todd:

Thanks for the info.  I was all set to chunk my Pro-39 out in the trash.
I'll be heading to the local Radio Slack today for that part and will
give it a shot.

Regards
Dave Ferguson
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Nelson)
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Subject: Re: Pro-46 Unmodifiable?
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Thomas Bernie ([e-mail]) wrote:
: PRO39 ANY             REMOVE DIODE                    40.00
: PRO43   2A4 & PRIOR     REMOVE DIODE                    43.00

Sheesh. How can you have such decent prices for these two?

: PRO2006       ANY             CUT DIODE                       40.00

And then such an outrageous price for this one. It takes about 2 - 3 minutes
to remove the cover and clip the diode.

Bill


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KS9S)
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Subject: Re: Pro2004 right for me?
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$145?  If you know of anyone selling a Pro-2004 in good working
condition for $145 please send them in my direction would you?



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Farrell)
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Subject: Re: RADAR
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Karen

        Radar stands for Radio Detection and Ranging.  Radars operate at all
different frequencies dependent upon their purpose. All radars operate in a
pulsed mode.  The transmitter sends a pulse to an antenna then the receiver
waits for a return pulse.  The time it takes to recieve a particular echo
will give you a range to target.

There are a number of different techniques used for transmitting and
receiving depending on what you are trying to accomplish.

To answer your question, I'm assuming you mean radar used by police.
The short answer is NO.
Because, they operate in the 7~10 Gigahertz spectrum.  I don't know of any
scanner that can receive anything over 2Ghz.
Even if they were in the 400MHz region it would do you no good.  Most
scanners (bearcat 200xl and such) operate in the Amplitude Modulation (AM)
mode.  More expensive scanners or all band receivers (ICOM) have FM and
sideband modes.  Even these recievers will not lock on radar pulses.

Radar pulses are very directional. As an example I maintain a radar system
that is used to do science and track sattelites.  It operates in the 440Mhz
region.  Our output power is nominally 2.5Mw.  (see Web Site
http:hyperion.haystack.edu).
Our beam is approx 1degree wide.  If I had a receiver capable of locking on
to a pulsed signal and I were standing 10 degrees off to the side of where
the antenna is pointed then I still would not receive anything.

Not all antenne are as directional as a parabolic dish.  I just used this as
an example.  I did not take into account the magnitude of the signal or side
lobe strength into this brief note.

Happy scanning
Chris

In article <4f8jep$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Radar is a radio-type frequency, Right?
>Can it be picked up/detected by a scanner?
>
>



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Fred Netzel)
Subject: Re: RADAR
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[e-mail] writes:

>In article <4f8jep$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Karen B
oland) writes:
>>Radar is a radio-type frequency, Right?
>>Can it be picked up/detected by a scanner?


>Right and no  <--- the short answers

>Here are the frequencies that speed guns work at (roughly). Note: they are in
>GigaHertz, not MegaHertz. 1 GHz is 1,000 MHz, not too many scanners get up
>above 2 GHz, so this is why you won't get radar guns on your scanner.
>       Police Speed Enforcement Radar

>       10.450 -  10.600 ghz X-Band

>       11.488 -  11.628 ghz RD Detector
>       22.976 -  23.256 ghz RD Detector-2nd Harmonic

>       24.050 -  24.250 ghz X-Band
..............actually it's Ka band

>       33.400 -  36.000 ghz Ka-Band
..............this is Ku band

>        700nm -  1100nm Laser Threat
>

....even if your scanner could tune the freq all you would hear would
be nothing (if the transmission were CW) or a buzzz if the modulation
were Pulse (nothing eles is authorized for the radar bands).  Then
there is the Analog and Digital site to site communications links but
that's all multiplexed anyway so you'd get garbage.....next..?

Fred


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Lee)
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Subject: radar detectors
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 96 21:41:38 GMT
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I'm interested in information eg reviews of radar detectors (for automobiles).
 Can anyone tel me where I can find any?

------------------------
John Lee, tel [phone] X4357 WCT/1, Logica UK Ltd, Space Division
e-mail [e-mail]  | "Let Hercules himself do what he may,
--opinions are mine--   |  The cat will mew and dog will have his day"


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:28 1996
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From: Brad Cuppy <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: 5 Feb 1996 20:39:47 GMT
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[e-mail] (Robert Alexander) wrote:

; It's my understanding that the operation of a jammer per se is not
; illegal, however, you can be ticketed for, (get this)
;
; "Interfering with an officer of the law in the performance of his
: duties"
;
; Personally, I think I'd rather have the speeding ticket!
:
: How 'bout you?
:

If it's a misdemanor and not a felony, it would be cheaper than
a speeding ticket after you add in the insurance hikes, points, etc.
If the FCC comes in the picture, the speeding ticket is definitely
better.


          Brad



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Glenn Johnson (KB5VQI) wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (icom) wrote:
>
> How about a PC/sound blaster only (no IC) software?
> That seems hard to find.
>

I found one a guy wrote that works _REALLY_ well on my 486/66
+ Soundblaster 1.0 combination.

But the dork released it as shareware and it is SEVERLY crippled.
It will only decode the first 5 tones and then it quits.

Lame.  I threw it in my debugger the other night and got a little
bit with it and plan to work it over some this weekend.

Otherwise, I'm writing my own.  Cya..


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roland Stiner)
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TH>I have a Regency MX 3000 in need of repair, does anyone know if
  >Uniden is repairing these ?????????

If they don't, Grove probably will.

---
   OLX 1.53   73, de NK2U


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From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Req UTAH Ski Area Freqs
Date: 12 Feb 1996 20:50:15 GMT
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I am looking for frequencies used by operations, ski patrol, etc. at ski
resorts near SLC.  Particularly those in the Cottonwood Canyons (Alta,
Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton).

In addition - if there are any open amateur repeaters covering these
areas (2m or 70cm) I wouls appreciate knowing about them.

Thanks,
Curtis
Pleasanton, CA



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From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: REQ: Cellular, Cordless, Private Freq's
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 17:15:46 -0800
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Pooch wrote:
Looking for Cordless Phone Freqs?
http://www.orst.edu/~varineb


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Oregon Freqs/Military.jpgs/Russian ECM list/car ECM eval

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Todd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Rochester New York Scanner Frequencies!
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 03:08:03 GMT
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Anyone know where I can get them?

No, I do not want to go to radio shack, thanks anyway

Just looking for a simple list of good scanner frequencies for the
Rochester area.

Thanks!



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RS 2026
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 00:29:54
Organization: PROGRAFX of Oregon
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mistie
Mullarkey) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
>Subject: Re: RS 2026
>Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 16:59:20 GMT


>Michael I. Andrews, Sr. ([e-mail]) writes:
>> Looking for any known mods. to restore cellular coverage.

>You must have an older model to do this. 20-148 NOT 20-148A
>Open the bottom of the scanner (speaker side)
>the is a smaller circuit board near the front of the unit with jumper
>marked L201. Just snip and separate this jumper and reassemble your scanner.

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Not necessarily true.  I have seen 6 or so Pro-2026 scanners in the "A"
packaging that had 11A3 date codes and were restorable via cutting L201 as
normal!  Radio Shack is inconsistent, if nothing else.

Steve


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ralph T. Adamson)
Subject: Re: RS 2026
Message-ID: <287cc$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 00:34:01 GMT
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Ray Matthews <[e-mail]> wrote:

>[e-mail](Michael I. Andrews, Sr. ) wrote:
>>Looking for any known mods. to restore cellular coverage.

>    Remove the bottom cover of the scanner. Facing the front of the
>scanner with the bottom exposed, locate the small circuit board in the
>lower right corner and look for a small wire jumper loop labeled L201.
>Cut this wire, and reassemble the scanner. (Tough one, isn't it?)

Not too simple if you open it and find that L201 isn't there.   From
what I've heard, this means you have a newer production model which
cannot be modified.

Ralph Adamson
Lompoc, CA




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: RS 2026
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Michael I. Andrews, Sr. ([e-mail]) writes:
> Looking for any known mods. to restore cellular coverage.

You must have an older model to do this. 20-148 NOT 20-148A
Open the bottom of the scanner (speaker side)
the is a smaller circuit board near the front of the unit with jumper
marked L201. Just snip and separate this jumper and reassemble your scanner.

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chris Jones)
Subject: same as above
Date: 13 Feb 96 00:15:39 -0800
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I agree with them.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Marg Eveleigh)
Subject: San Francisco Frequencies
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Toronto Free-Net
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Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 14:06:53 GMT
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I will be visiting SF in late February and would greatly appreciate it if
someone has the address of a site that has these frequencies listed.
Also, from reading this usenet group it sounds like it is difficult to
get scanner that get the 800 band in the States? Is this true? If so why?
Is it illegal?




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (MHM)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: scanner amplifier
Date: 9 Feb 1996 06:10:36 GMT
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In article <4f7gb4$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Sager Binghalib) wrote:
>Hi !
>
> I am trying to find a scanner amplifier that will ork on my ICOM-R1 ,
>I also would like to build one if possible...
>

I'll probably get blasted for this, but you can reconfigure a standard, run of

the mill TV antenna amplifier for the job.  It should be good from 50Mhz out
to 512Mhz at 10 Db of gain.  Just be careful when using it in an area where
you could inadvertantly pick up a strong signal.  (receiver front end
overload)

The impedance mismatch shouldn't hurt your sensitivity too much.  The gain
will overcome that.  (unless you're using a couple of thousand feet of cable)

[e-mail] | Poor planning on your part
                | does not constitute a crisis
                | on my part...


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Drew)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: scanner amplifier
Date: 13 Feb 1996 11:16:53 GMT
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In article <4feogs$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>the mill TV antenna amplifier for the job.  It should be good from 50Mhz out
>to 512Mhz at 10 Db of gain.  Just be careful when using it in an area where

I was at RatShack and noticed they have an amp that covers 50 mhz to 890 mhz.
Don't remember the model number though. Seems it was about $25.00

Drew

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:40 1996
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From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: scanner WWW page update
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 14:58:41 -0500
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The February 11 update of my NF2G Scannist Pages is complete.  We now cover 43
 upstate New York
counties, and some other features have been added or updated.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~dstark/


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:41 1996
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From: Rob Neff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanners and Household Insurance
Date: 9 Feb 1996 09:50:02 -0700
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> I recently had the misfortune of having my Pro43 stolen
> from a locker, along with some other stuff.  My household insurance
> company will cover almost everything, except the
> scanner.
>
> They say the scanner falls under 'automotive' and they
> won't cover it.  Has anyone experienced this before?
>
> When I say 'scanner', are they thinking 'radar detector'?
>
> Perhaps I should have called it a computer-controlled
> AM/FM radio.
>
> ..Gary
>
> [e-mail]

I have fought with the same bull for the last few years. I have gone
from one insurance company to the next, and get a different reason why
they won't cover them.  They will cover antenna'a and stereos, they will
also cover computers, but when it comes to 2-way radios they chicken
out. Same with radar-detectors and cellular phones.
There is a company that insures amateur radio equipment called Ham-Sure.
I don't have the address or phone number but I remember reading about
them in the back setion of ART (Amateur Radio Trader).

The cost is cheap, based upon the replacement values of your equipment,
and is a yearly charge.

Rob

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:42 1996
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From: [e-mail](Willis Strayer )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: SF Bay Area 154.6800 Mhz ?
Date: 3 Feb 1996 23:40:37 GMT
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I have been monitoring 154.6800 for some time and cannot determine what
it is, I receive car to car frequently and an occasional base but who
knows where that is, I hear the car to car anywhere in Sacto to San
Jose.  All the manuals I have list it as state P, but what P. If
anyone knows what it is perhaps you know it's sister freqs, one this
active should have 3 or 4 different channels.


                                      thanks



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:43 1996
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From: Evan Singer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: SFO Airline Company Frequencies
Date: 13 Feb 1996 20:53:11 GMT
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I will be at SFO later this month.  Am looking for company frequencies
(airlines ramps, operations, etc.)- VHF (129.0 to 132.0)

-Thanks




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Shareware software for ACARS reception?
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 1996 07:41:08
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In article <4etsk3$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (My
 name is...) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
>Subject: Shareware software for ACARS reception?
>Date: 2 FEB 96 15:31:47

>Is there shareware available for ACARS reception?

>Ken


I haven't found any.  That is why I bought the AEA Acars outfit.  It works
like a charm, and I think it was worth the $90 spent for it.  The Lowes
AirMaster is the same thing (right down to the software from what I have
seen), but costs more $$.

Steve


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dr. Kenneth R. Overly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: South Carolina frequencies?
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 21:43:09 GMT
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Does anybody have a list of frequencies for the upstate South Carolina
area? Specifically, the Anderson and Greenville areas. Or, does anyone
know of a web site that might have frequencies for South Carolina?
Thanks in advance.

Ken Overly
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Still looking 4 mods to 8500
Date: 11 Feb 1996 01:18:41 GMT
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No mod iz required !! Use "cell-image" freq at
1275-1295mhz...LOUD + CLEAR !!!!!!

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:47 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
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From: [e-mail] (Lennard voor den Dag)
Subject: UBC200XLT power problems
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I have some problems with my 200XLT. Let me describe the symptoms:

- I can only turn it on if I apply about 10 Volts for a second or so. After
this, it operates like normal at the normal 7.2 V battery power. In the
beginning, I could get it on by using the AC adaptor, which will increase the
battery pack voltage just a bit. Over time, the voltage needed to activate
the unit has increased to the 10 Volts it is now.

- Some programmed channels/modes seem to need more power than others,
sometimes even so much the unit turns itself off. Extremely annoying if I'm
carrying it around and don't have the 10 Volt power supply to 'kickstart' it.
I have to lock-out these channels or even the complete bank to prevent the
unit from turning itself off.


Can anyone shed a light on this? Can I repair this myself?



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From: [e-mail] (Cliff Heidorn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden 300XLT Modification???
Date: 8 Feb 1996 13:43:54 GMT
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Are there any possible mods that will restore the 800 freqs that are blocked?



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KE4ZNR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Uniden BC350A (opinions)
Date: 6 Feb 1996 19:41:37 -0500
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I have 2 BC 350A's. Both are VERY intermod prone, not good for big cities
with
lot of RFI, but good for low cost scanner. Easy to program, Kinda
aggravating
to get to one specific freq. though. No direct entry, got to search till
you hit
freq. Go ahead and get the BC700A or the Beartracker 7. Both have
800Mhz coverage, with you can't do without these days!!
Good luck and let me know if you have any more questions.
Marshall  KE4ZNR    [e-mail]
Proud Member: N. Carolina Triangle Area Scanner/Shortwave group


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: VHF or UHF???
Date: 10 Feb 1996 18:53:06 GMT
Organization: ACM Network Services
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[e-mail] (Robert Robertson) asked:

> ... if it's on the VHF or UHF band ...
> Are there any "guidelines" to follow??

If you're asking what are the definitions of the ranges of the radio
spectrum, the bands are defined as:

          Very Low Freq  VLF      3 -   30 kHz
               Low Freq   LF     30 -  300 kHz
            Medium Freq   MF    300 - 3000 kHz
              High Freq   HF      3 -   30 MHz
         Very High Freq  VHF     30 -  300 MHz
        Ultra High Freq  UHF    300 - 3000 MHz
        Super High Freq  SHF      3 -   30 GHz
    Extremely High Freq  EHF     30 -  300 GHz

If you want to know what services are allocated in the U.S. to what
frequencies, download:

      ftp://oak.oakland.edu   /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/   fcc.allocations
      CompuServe   HamNet Forum   Lib 2   FCCTBL.TXT

  FCC Frequency Table Summary -
  A summary of the FCC Table of Frequency Allocations for the 30 - 1300
  MHz range. Since it boils 90 pages of data down to 160 lines, a little
  detail has been lost <g>, but it will guide a scanner user to what's where.

                                                             /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:50 1996
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Eugene City Police
460.3           Main Ch.
460.05  Ch. 2
460.35  Detectives
155.34  Ambulance to Sacred Heart/McKenzie Willamette

Eugene City Fire
154.355 Dispatch
154.265 Tac 2
154.43          Tac 3
154.205 Tac 4
154.28          Tac 5 (Statewide Mutual Aid, have to get State Fire Marsh.
Permission to use)
155.16          Tac 7 (EMS)

Lane County Sheriff
460.225         Dispatch
460.425         F-2
460.55                  F-3
460.175         F-4     County-wide mutual aid (Eugene & Sprfld also there)
460.5                           F-5

Lane Rural Fire District (Sprfld, River Road, Santa Clara, JC, Etc)
154.43          Dispatch
154.205
154.355
--All are also listed by Eugene City, but different Frequ. ID's.

OSP Springfield Units
154.845 Unit #'s 25xx, Take a lot of calls in Santa Clara area for the
county.

Hope that gets you going!!
I also have listing for EWEB, but am not sure of frequency usage.
Dave




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Vote Here for Cheek Digest
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 08:44:17 GMT
Organization: .tacoma.link
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
m (PjB) writes:

>After receiving a surprisingly large number of requests, I am considering
>starting up publication of The Daily Cheek Digest again. If you are
>interested in seeing the return of this handy, one-stop compendium of the
>ravings of a tinkerer, or not, email me, and we'll see.

Hell, post a summary of every message ever posted. It is funny that you first
say you have received a large number of requests and then you ask for
acceptance. What a fool.


>Simple majority rules.

Oh, is this a CFV??  Yea, right.


Still waiting for your answers PjBoy. Aren't you the one that posted the
message telling all to write their IPS becuase of Bill's behavior?  Aren't you

the one that weeks ago said you ween't going to post again?  Aren't you the
dweeb that posts scanner questions on the Ham newsgroup then qualifies them
with " I am new" and know nothing, will it hurt my scanner to hook it to a TV
antenna. HAHAHAHAHA!  You, the scanner technical critic. ROFLMAO!!!!!!!

Sure is funny PjBoy, I have asked these questions a number of times but you
never reply. I posted a reply to somebody about a R-7000 and you jumped in and

made some personal attacks on me but still didn't answer any questions.

Just think, most people would have to pay money to see a freak circus of the
kind you put on but we get it free on the Net! On with the next PjBoy Show!!!

Hey PjBoy, have you figured out how to turn your scanner on? Didn't get the
wires on that TV antenna crossed did you??  ROFLMAO again!!

grh


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:52 1996
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Jeff Stillinger)
From: [e-mail] (Jeff Stillinger)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 14:16:34 GMT
Subject: WEFAX Frequency Info Wanted
Lines: 6


Is there a VHF/UHF set of frequencies that WEFAX is retransmitted on?
I have a hard time with the listed HF frequencies that are listed in my
instruction manual.

Thanks...

--
[e-mail]  <Jeff Stillinger>


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Hancock)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Western Canadian Frequencies
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 00:53:12 GMT
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[e-mail] (Peter M. Baran) wrote:

>Fellow Scannists:

>I have a fair sized database of Western Canadian (Manitoba,
>Saskatchewan, Alberta, & B.C.) frequencies. I am interested in
>exchanging & sharing frequencies with anyone that is interested.
>Please E-Mail me.

>Peter M. Baran
>Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
>[e-mail]

Are you looking for any specific type of freq.s? I have an extensive
database (~7000 listings) of  Manitoba freq. in Dbase or Excel format
that I am willing to share.

Paul Hancock



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Oakley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What advantages to buying a scanner at Radio Shack
Date: 8 Feb 1996 22:03:09 -0600
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But what if you make your first purchace in an area where the sales tax
is less than that where you bought the catalog? Then you do lose.

Gregory K
Doerschler ([e-mail])
wrote: : In article <4f5m9h$[e-mail]>,
: Drew Durigan <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >
: >On a related note: whenever someone complains about having to pay $3 for
: >a catalog, Smiling Sammy Salesdroid is quick to tell you about the coupon
: >inside, good for $3 off of your next purchase.  "So really, the catalog
: >is free."
: >
: >Not quite!  It STILL costs you money because you have to pay SALES TAX on
: >the catalog, which increases the price to MORE than $3!!
: >

: And when you go to use that coupon, they decrease the price of the item
: being purchased by $3 on the sales slip _before_ taxes are computed; which
: means that any sales tax which you paid on the catalog is deducted from
: the price of the item along with the $3.


:                                                 Greg


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:55 1996
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From: Glenn Champion <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: What can I do with my ICOM R9000?
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 10:02:42 -0500
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I have an R9000 at work and I want to add a computer interface,
decoders, trackers, control software, and anything else that's
available.  The question is: what's available, what's good, what's bad?

Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charles George)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Which is better?  Pro
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 05:40:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Hughes Software Corporation - Dallas, Texas
Distribution: world
Lines: 13

R(>It autostores freqs into a bank in search mode.

I got me a Pro-26 in a trade for a Drake SSR-1 that I had.
I didn't get the manual from the person, so I have not figured out how
to get the Autostore to work.
If you know how I would appreciate the information, also wonder how much
a replacement manual would cost anyway?
---
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TristTom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB-Uniden 200xlt
Date: 11 Feb 1996 03:40:21 -0500
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WTB-Uniden 200xlt in good condition.  Please e-mail me if you have one
you'd like to sell thanks.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:58 1996
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From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: Uniden MR-8100 scanner w/software
Date: 13 Feb 1996 14:22:37 GMT
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   Looking for anyone that has a Uniden MR-8100 scanner with the
programming software for sale, or for any possible sources for one of
these units.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:12:59 1996
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From: spiro evagelakos ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amateur.misc,aus.radio.amateur.wicen,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: WTB:5KW AM Transmitter
Date: 12 Feb 1996 10:19:25 GMT
Organization: ACAY Network Computing P/L, Sydney AUSTRALIA.
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This time I am after a second hand 5KW  AM Transmitter

Regards
Spiro


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:13:00 1996
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From: spiro evagelakos ([e-mail])
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Subject: WTB:AMATURE TRANSMITTER @ 160MTRS
Date: 12 Feb 1996 10:15:25 GMT
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Hi ,
I am after a second hand amature transmitter for the 160mtr band

Regards
Spiro


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:13:01 1996
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From: spiro evagelakos ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amateur.misc,aus.radio.amateur.wicen,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: WTB:LINEAR AMPLIFIER FOR 160MTR BAND
Date: 12 Feb 1996 10:17:15 GMT
Organization: ACAY Network Computing P/L, Sydney AUSTRALIA.
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Hi ,
I am after a second hand  linear Amplifier for the 160mtr band

Regards
Spiro


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:13:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wtd: UNblockED R-1
Date: 7 Feb 1996 11:44:25 -0600
Organization: Convex Technology Center of Hewlett Packard, Richardson, Tx USA
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In <4f9i50$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras) writes:

>I'd like to swap my Pro-2006 for your ICOM r-1 With the BC-72 battery
>charger, and preferrably the BP-83/84.

>MUST BE IN MINT condition. I know that someone will tack something about
>how shitty the R-1 is, but I had one, and I loved it! so there!

Wow, I wish I had a R1 to trade you!  Then again, I already have a 2006.
But this is such a good deal you're offering!

David


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:13:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark 7996)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Yupi 7100 backlight mod??
Date: 7 Feb 1996 12:49:18 -0500
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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In article <4f975p$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan
Gingras) writes:

>Not if plugged into a DC supply! I found the mod, bythewaY, It is called
>buying a MVT-7200.
>
>Nate.
>http://www.uwm.edu/~herb

Order a 7200, light switch from Javiation.  No problem, they make them
every day.

Get it installed...................................  Mark

mark s. conway


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dominic Post)
Date: 14 Feb 96 09:28:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ** FS. AR8000  **
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: MAG Systems, Inc/TFP BBS
Lines: 29

4 Sale     4 Sale     4 Sale

AOR  AR8000  Wide Range Receiver Includes.
     AR-8000 radio.
     AOR Rubber Duck Antenna.
     AOR Wall Battery charger.
     AOR Belt clip wthh screws.
     AOR DC power lead with cigar lighter plug.
     AOR Hand strap.
     Operating manual.
     4 AA NiCad batteries.

     Xtra 4 X 700mAh quick charge Fuji batteries.
     Xtra wall quick charger holds 4 batteries.
          ******   PLUS   ******
     Optoelectronics Computer interface CX12 Complete.
     Scancat-Gold software
     Scan*Star software
     Optoelectronics software

     $550.00 + $10.00 next day shipping. USP Money Orders Only.
                      or best offer?

          **            e-mail -  [e-mail]            **
          ** 201-943-3590 *=*  Ridgefield, New Jersey 07657 **

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (James Lepphaille)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: *** MOD NEEDED FOR PRO-44! ***
Date: 15 Feb 1996 08:45:01 GMT
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Nathan Zych ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hey I need a mod any mod is fine but i need cellular 800mhZ mod for my
: portable PRO 44 so if anyone can help me please write me private email
: <reply>

: Thanks!

: Nathan Zych
: [e-mail]
: or
: [e-mail]


: --

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                              [e-mail]

  "under the redwoods" Forestville CA, USA "100mi. North of San Francisco"


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (bnr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 3000xlt - did I get a lemon?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 12:47:59 GMT
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I just rec'd my bc3000xlt mail order.  After programming some local
freq's (fire and police - 494 and 495 range), I noticed traffic seemed
slow.  I turned on my old Pro-2023 and compared reception.  The 2023
picked up twice the traffic the new 3000 did.  When I played with the
squelch control I found if I opened the squelch up to where it would
receive the signals - it would not release the channel back to scan. Also
on several occasions it will keep all the channels open with static noise
even with the squelch cut all the way back.  I have adjusted the squelch,
the attenuator, even changed the mode from NFM to WFM - all to no avail.

This is my first high end scanner and if and old $80 RS PRO 2023 can
out perform a $400 one - why spend the money?  Should I attempt to return
this one for another (I like the features) or should I step down to the
220xlt?  I had an SC-150 before this 3000xlt (I returned the 150 to
upgrade to the 3000) and I had no trouble with reception on the 150.
Tonight I plan to compare reception with a 220xlt a neighbor has.

All suggestions, comments, and/or advice -- Gladly accepted!!!

Brian Raines
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Clay Irving)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ACARS (mis)information
Date: 15 Feb 1996 08:19:30 -0500
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In <[e-mail]> Dale Dickerhoof <[e-mail]> writes:

>I have seen several posts to this newsgroup, and I have received some
>e-mail correspondence regarding the ACARS signal characteristics.  I
>don't think that I have seen the same information from any two
>sources.

>I have been told that the signal is PSK, MSK, FSK, and
>Manchester-encoded AM.  I have seen references to 1200, 2400, and now
>9600 bps.  The only commonality is that AM is used to transmit the
>modulated signal.

>I think it would be a great service to this group if someone could
>authoritatively state (citing the reference material) the data rate
>and its precise method of  modulation.  Perhaps someone with access to
>the original ARINC spec. is listening?

Check: http://www.u-net.com/~morfis/acars.htm

--
Clay Irving, N2VKG         :
[e-mail]             : Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it
http://www.panix.com/clay  : to gnaw through the leather straps...


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Hartsell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ACARS, AEA
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 96 03:28:33 GMT
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I did call AEA and it is 50.00.

In article <4ft43m$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(My name is...) wrote:
>POP COM, March 1996 page 68 states AEA ACARS uses the same demodulator
>as AEA Fax I,II, and III. If you have the demodulator already you can
>buy just the software.
>Does anyone know how much the software cost? I believe the hardware and
>software cost $90.00
>
>Ken

-------------------------------------------
John Hartsell  Encinitas, Ca. USA
       [e-mail]
--------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ACARS, AEA
Date: 14 FEB 96 11:47:50
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
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POP COM, March 1996 page 68 states AEA ACARS uses the same demodulator
as AEA Fax I,II, and III. If you have the demodulator already you can
buy just the software.
Does anyone know how much the software cost? I believe the hardware and
software cost $90.00

Ken


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Advice on scanners sought
Date: 15 Feb 1996 18:56:40 GMT
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YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, i HAVE AN AOR SCANNER, NOW i HAVE 2 OF THEM
BECAUSE
i RECENTLY PURCHASED ANOTHE. tHIS SCANNER HAS 1000 CHANNELS AND GETS FROM
0.1-1300MHZ  (NO GAPS) THAT MEANS I CAN LISTEN TO ALL THE JUICY STUFF ON
THE CELLULAR PHONE FREQUENCIES TOO!
JOHN


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From: [e-mail] (Maint)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Amplifiable anttena!
Date: 13 Feb 1996 03:39:48 GMT
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Is there a amplifiable anttena I could use for my scanner.
I live on the second floor of a concret and steel star shaped building and
happen to be in the center of the star!
please e-mail if you don't mind


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From: [e-mail] (Maint)
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Subject: Amplifiable anttena!
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Is there a amplifiable anttena I could use for my scanner.
I live on the second floor of a concret and steel star shaped building and
happen to be in the center of the star!
please e-mail if you don't mind


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (C. Glass)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Annoying beep from Pro-2026
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 19:34:03 GMT
Organization: NASA, Kennedy Space Center
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Just curious, would these mods work on a Pro-51?  The beep on that one
is pretty annoying too.

C.Glass>



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:25 1996
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From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: antenna length @ 161MHz ?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 14:14:51 GMT
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[e-mail] (Steven C Passmore) wrote:
>What length shouls I cut my antenna for optimized coverage around
>161MHz? The documentation that came with the antenna says to cut it to
>16" but to my calculations a 1/4 wave antenna at 161MHz should be 18.34"
>I only have 29" to work with. Any help would be appreciated.
>
   My calculations show 17.44". (length in feet=234/frequency)



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (MinesG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Antenna Suggestions for Military Aircraft Band?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 21:10:38 -0500
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In article <4fo8l3$[e-mail]>, Bob Cormier <[e-mail]>
writes:

>I want to improve the performance of my Pro-43 Scanner, particularly in
>the 220-400 MHz military aircraft band.  I live in the Washington, DC
>suburbs and would hope to hear aircraft out of Andrews AFB, Patuxent NAS,

>etc.
>
>Any suggestions for an antenna that I could mount in the attic of my
>house?  Radio Shack has an inexpensive (< $20.00) 4-element antenna that
>supposedly covers 100-1300 MHz.  Has anyone tried it?
>

My Pro-43 suffers desense (is that a word) in the military air band and
increased intermod when hooked to my external antenna.  I am using a Radio
Shack (cat. no. 20-176) antenna with an RG-6 QS feedline to my Pro-2035.
Commerical air band stuff is improved considerably but stuff in the 300
Mhz area comes in about the same as it did with the telescoping whip
antenna.  I think there may be some desense in this set up as well.  Maybe
a filter is needed to get rid of some of the extraneous noise.

In other words, I have the antenna you're looking at and I'm still looking
for better.

Gerald M.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:27 1996
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From: Kerry Cochran <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR AR-5000 - anybody seen one?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 18:57:49 GMT
Organization: Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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Yes, saw one last night (2/12/96) Impressive radio. The Retail price of
the radio is $ 2199.95 It has some remarkable and numerous features that
are not avaiable on any commercial monitor receiver. The technical
performance specifications significantly exceed that of the average
scanning receiver.

The unit comes with a DTFM decoder, but the CCTSS decoder is an option.
There is also an option for a Spectrum display unit.

I don't know when that will be released for sale, but the one I saw was
on the way back to the distributor an"Herb A. Zite"
<[e-mail]> wrote:
>Grove lists it at $1849, but they don't have any.
d not for sale.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:28 1996
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From: Kerry Cochran <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR AR-5000 - anybody seen one?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 19:05:18 GMT
Organization: Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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Yes, I saw one last night. Impressive radio. Has remarkable and numerous
features not available on most commercial monitor receivers.

The Retail price is $2199.95. and from what I have been able to find out
they are not being shipped yet. The one I saw was on the way back to the
distributor and not for sale.

There is a two page spec. sheet on the radio, and it comes with a DTMF
decoder, but the CCTSS is an option. It also has an option for a spectrum
display.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:29 1996
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From: Kerry Cochran <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR AR-5000 - anybody seen one?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 18:57:20 GMT
Organization: Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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Yes, saw one last night (2/12/96) Impressive radio. The Retail price of
the radio is $ 2199.95 It has some remarkable and numerous features that
are not avaiable on any commercial monitor receiver. The technical
performance specifications significantly exceed that of the average
scanning receiver.

The unit comes with a DTFM decoder, but the CCTSS decoder is an option.
There is also an option for a Spectrum display unit.

I don't know when that will be released for sale, but the one I saw was
on the way back to the distributor an"Herb A. Zite"
<[e-mail]> wrote:
>Grove lists it at $1849, but they don't have any.
d not for sale.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:30 1996
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From: Kerry Cochran <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR AR-5000 - anybody seen one?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 18:56:24 GMT
Organization: Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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Yes, saw one last night (2/12/96) Impressive radio. The Retail price of
the radio is $ 2199.95 It has some remarkable and numerous features that
are not avaiable on any commercial monitor receiver. The technical
performance specifications significantly exceed that of the average
scanning receiver.

The unit comes with a DTFM decoder, but the CCTSS decoder is an option.
There is also an option for a Spectrum display unit.

I don't know when that will be released for sale, but the one I saw was
on the way back to the distributor and not for sale.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:30 1996
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From: Kerry Cochran <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR AR-5000 - anybody seen one?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 18:58:27 GMT
Organization: Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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Yes, saw one last night (2/12/96) Impressive radio. The Retail price of
the radio is $ 2199.95 It has some remarkable and numerous features that
are not avaiable on any commercial monitor receiver. The technical
performance specifications significantly exceed that of the average
scanning receiver.

The unit comes with a DTFM decoder, but the CCTSS decoder is an option.
There is also an option for a Spectrum display unit.

I don't know when that will be released for sale, but the one I saw was
on the way back to the distributor an"Herb A. Zite"
<[e-mail]> wrote:
>Grove lists it at $1849, but they don't have any.
d not for sale.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:31 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR-2700?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 14:34:01 -0700
Organization: Primenet Services for the Internet
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Does anyone have any experiences they would like to share regarding
the AR-2700? I would also like to be able to modify it for celluar, is
this possible?
THANKS!



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:32 1996
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From: Enrico Segre <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR3000 mods
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 19:04:59 +0100
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Hi net,
I have recently resolved to start tampering with my first series
AOR3000. To begin with, I chopped off the high pass filter on
AM/NFM/SSB audio freq. The mod is quite easy, though delicate, it
involves unsoldering a SMD R and a C and soldering an extra C and
a shunt (other variants may be devised). The low freq limit appears
to be now ~60Hz rather than the original 3OOHz, and I've found
the readability of broadcast transmission and of speech to be largely
improved. If interested I may email details. Rather, however, I
would like to exchange comments with anybody who has tried anyting
else in that box. My next to do mod would be to add a switchable
narrower 455kHz filter to improve AM selectivity. I'd expect
it to improve slightly the shortwave reception, but I wonder
to which extent it will help. The 3k notoriously suffers hopelessly
from front end intermodulation and wide IF (which in turn is a design
choice, due to WFM requirements and tunable 2nd local osc).
Looking forward to read,

e.s.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Norman Beaulac)
Date: 13 Feb 96 19:17:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR8000 database program
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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* In a message originally sent to All, Jim Dantin  stated:
-JD> From: Jim Dantin <[e-mail]>
-JD> Subject: AR8000 database program
-JD> Organization: MCI State Government and University Systems

-JD> Thanks to Robert McKenzie for posting my AR8000 database
-JD> program on his
-JD> ftp site. The file can be found at:

-JD> ftp.rpmdp.com/pub/ar8000/ar8000-2.zip

-JD> This is a Microsoft Access 2 database application that
-JD> assists you in
-JD> maintaining a master frequency list and maintaining your
-JD> channel
-JD> assignments in the AR8000. It does not directly communicate
-JD> with the
-JD> radio (it generates a text file that you send to the radio
-JD> with Terminal
-JD> or some other communications program). I have included a
-JD> formatted
-JD> report that lists the AR8000's memory channels on four
-JD> 8.5x11 sheets.

-JD> This database is FREEWARE.

-JD> I am currently modifying it to add the capability to
-JD> specify step
-JD> offsets, clear a bank or the entire channel assignment, and
-JD> thanks to
-JD> the help of some other interested users, may add direct
-JD> communications.

-JD> This version is in Access 2, but future versions will
-JD> probably be in
-JD> Access for Windows 95 Version 7. ALL future versions will
-JD> stay freeware
-JD> - all I ask is for your comments and suggestions.  Have
-JD> fun!

-JD> Jim Dantin
-JD> [e-mail]
-JD> [e-mail]

-JD> ---
-JD>  * Origin: Computer Castle BBS 1:324/127MCI State
-JD> Government and Un (1:324/128)
Hi Jim. I'm interested in this program....But I do not have AOL or Compuserve
or Prodigy....The only contact is through a buletin board... Now!! I know you
left the address, but from a buletin board,
how do I access this program??? Your help would greatly be appreciated....
Thanks, Norman


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rich Sheff)
Newsgroups: phl.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Attn: Monroe Twp. Listeners
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 04:57:31 GMT
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Tim Glen <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Is there any scanner listeners that know what
>the freq. is for Monroe Twp. Channel 36 ???

Monroe where?

73,
Rich




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:35 1996
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From: [e-mail](ROSS LANE )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AUTO RACING FREQUENCIES
Date: 16 Feb 1996 15:24:18 GMT
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Saint Petersburg, Fl will sponsor a SCCA Pro-Series Trans-Am
Championship Race on 2/23-25/96 through the downtown streets of the
city.  Does anyone out there have any frequencies associated with this
race series?  Some of the drivers listed in the promotional material
are Greg Pickett, Paul Gentilozzi and Ron Fellows.  Any help woud be
most welcome.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Abraham Stavsky)
Subject: BC 700A - Non Cellular Mods Possible?
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I'd like to know if the BC700A can be modified to receive 600-700 MHz.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Abe
KE6OCM
--


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (THE Lone Wolf)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC 8500XLT/9000XLT
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 10:44:05 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

->What is the different between these two scanners? Is the 9000 worth
$95.00 more, and why?
->Do both have cell mods?
->
1. Totally different scanners - only look the same on outside.
2. Yes!
2a.  See number 1
3. NO  Both can pick up cell images.

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What little I know is probably wrong.  I am not smart enough to know.
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TristTom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC200xlt scanner wanted!
Date: 14 Feb 1996 12:14:18 -0500
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BC200xlt scanner wanted!

please e-mail or call 510.702.7838 if you have one for sale, thanks.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:39 1996
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Subject: BC80XLT
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 21:21:46 -0800
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Can anybody help me to mod my scanner to get cells freq?
Thanks in advance.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:40 1996
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From: Jim Felix <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BCT7 mods wanted
Date: 14 Feb 1996 06:38:40 GMT
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Steve, I'm looking for the same thing...just started looking today...if I
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                 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.]

                          Abstract

 This article contains product  review  summaries  for  more  |
 than  60  old and new scanner radios and monitor receivers.
 Other topics include:

  1.  Motivation for buying a used scanner
  2.  A used scanner may be a broken scanner - where to  get
      it fixed
  3.  Evolution of the scanner
  4.  Obtaining crystals
  5.  Keyboard programmable scanners


                        Introduction

 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 [phone]  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. [phone]

             Bomar Crystal Company
             201 Blackford Ave.
             Middlesex, NJ 08846
             tel. [phone]

             Cal Crystal Lab Inc.
             1142 N. Gilbert St.
             Anaheim, CA 92801
             tel. [phone]

             International Crystal Mfg Co.
             11 N. Lee Ave
             Oklahoma City, OK 73102
             tel. [phone]

             G & G Communications
             9247 Glenwood Drive
             LeRoy, NY 14482.
             tel. [phone]

             Jan Crystals
             Box #-6017
             Fort Myers, FL 33911
             tel. [phone]

             Monitor Crystal Svc
             124 W Walnut St Watseka, IL 60970
             tel. [phone]

 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 measurements
 Dec 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-2040
 Feb 1996 - Radio Shack PRO-2042


 Note: Reprints of Monitoring Times articles  are  available
 for   $2.00   each  from  Grove  Enterprises,  PO  Box  98,
 Brasstown, NC 28902, tel. [phone].


                             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.  IFs are  |
 287.55/749.25, 58.05, 10.7/0.455 MHz.  See "The AOR AR-2700  |
 Portable  Scanner,"  by  Bob  Parnass,  AJ9S, in Monitoring  |
 Times, October and November 1995.


                            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 and 450 kHz 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.  Optional CTCSS decoder.
 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.  IFs are 380.7/254.4, 58.075, 0.455 MHz.  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

 PRO-2004: 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.

 PRO-2005: 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.

 PRO-2006: 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 wide  coverage  base  made  by  GRE.
 1,000  channels,  but  cumbersome  100  channel  bank size.
 Tuning knob.  Broader IF selectivity than  PRO-2006.   Poor
 dynamic  range.  10 linkable search banks.  Dumb Auto Store
 feature stores the same frequencies over and over.   Wastes
 time  scanning  empty  channels.  See "The Radio Shack PRO-
 2035 - How Does It Compare  With  the  PRO-2006?,"  by  Bob
 Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, January 1995.

 PRO-2040: late  1995  vintage  100  channel  base  made  by
 Uniden.   Fair  performance,  but  minimal image rejection.
 Local oscillator harmonics account for spurious  responses,
 e.g.,  reception of cellular telephone calls in the 460 MHz
 UHF-high band.  Scans over 40 channels/sec.  Can  lock  out
 up   to  50  channels  from  search.  "Soft"  on/off  power
 switching via keypad.  See "The Radio Shack  PRO-2040,"  by
 Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, December 1995.

 PRO-2042: 1996 version of the wide coverage  PRO-2035  base
 with  improved  firmware  and  amber display.  Made by GRE.
 1,000 channels,  but  cumbersome  100  channel  bank  size.
 Tuning  knob.   NFM  selectivity  is  still  a  problem but
 improved over PRO-2035.  10 linkable search  banks.   Smart
 Auto Store feature stores the unique frequencies.  Can lock
 out up to 200  frequencies  from  search.   Query  facility
 indicates if and in what channel a frequency is programmed.
 Scan skips over empty  channels  automatically.   Can  sort
 memories  by  frequency within a given bank.  IFs are 609 -  |
 612, 58.05, and 10.7/0.455  MHz.   Broader  IF  selectivity
 than  PRO-2006.   Overall,  a  top grade scanner and second
 only to Uniden/Bearcat BC9000XLT.   See  "The  Radio  Shack
 PRO-2042,"  by  Bob  Parnass,  AJ9S,  in  Monitoring Times,
 February 1996.

 PRO-34: 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.

 PRO-2021: 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.

 PRO-2022:  Base/mobile  scanner.   Like  the  PRO-2021  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.

 PRO-2036: 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 and 450 kHz IFs  |
 -- 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: 1994 vintage.  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.

 PRO-2001:  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.

 PRO-52: 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.

 PRO-2003: 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 PRO-2003 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: 1995 vintage.  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: 1985 vintage.  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.  IFs are 380.7/254.4,  |
 58.075,  and  5.5/0.455  MHz.   Audio  suffers  from  small
 speaker.

 PRO-62: 1984 vintage.  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: 1983 vintage.  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.
 Better  image  rejection than most scanners (see article by
 Bob  Parnass  in  Monitoring  Times,   January   1996   for
 comparison).   The  Plectron  500 series is less desirable.
 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 [phone]

 Some replacement parts are currently available from Federal
 Signal  in  University  Park, IL, phone [phone].  For
 more information,  see  "Add  a  Cystal  Receiver  to  Your
 Arsenal," by Bob Parnass, January 1996 Monitoring Times.
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>Try a pawn shop or used electronics store, as what you want is a used VCR.
>That will give you 6 to 8 hours of audio.

   There used to be a casette recorder that was specially
modified to record at a very slow speed, sold by one of the
shortwave radio vendors. Try calling the places that advertise
in the World Radio-Tv Handbook (Whether this is more reliable
than a used VCR is left as an excercise for the reader :-).

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In article <[e-mail]>,
Steve Kennedy <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian J. Rue
ger) writes:
>>From: [e-mail] (Brian J. Rueger)
>>Subject: Cassette Tape Greater then 120 min
>>Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 16:56:11 GMT
>
>>Does anyone know if there is a cassette tape available that will record for
>>greater than 120 minutes?  I am looking for a tape that will record 90
>>minutes per side for a total of 3 hours.
>
>>Thanks
>
>>Brian
>
>
>I solved the problem another way.  For $5.00 I found a long-play data cassett
e
>player/recorder made by General Electric at a local thrift shop.  It runs at
>about 1/2 normal speed, so it records 90+ minutes per side on a C-90, or 120+

>minutes per side on a C-120!
>
>Great for radio communications!
>
>Steve


...and then, if you're really serious about long recording time, use your
VCR sound channel for an audio recorder...with a T200 tape, you get 10 HOURS!
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[e-mail] (Ron Bean) writes:

>>Try a pawn shop or used electronics store, as what you want is a used VCR.
>>That will give you 6 to 8 hours of audio.

>   There used to be a casette recorder that was specially
>modified to record at a very slow speed, sold by one of the
>shortwave radio vendors. Try calling the places that advertise
>in the World Radio-Tv Handbook (Whether this is more reliable
>than a used VCR is left as an excercise for the reader :-).

Also, a 120m tape at long play in my DAT recorder gives about
8.5 hours recording time.

Frank
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  I got really bored one day and began to think. Back when I was playing
with CB's, I had to put in crystals for each channel. It finally clicked
then that the crystal rating in Mhz was the same frequency the CB
broadcast on(I'm almost positive)
  Now, obviously, it won't be efficient, but shouldn't you be able to get
a say 832.xx crystal and plug it into the tx side to be able to talk on
cell phone frequencies?
This is, of course, only a quest for curiousity and I in know way want to
do anything illegal...I guess


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:57 1996
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From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: CB's(I know) being modified by out-of-range crystals?
Date: 14 Feb 1996 16:22:56 GMT
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[e-mail] (XTrenched) wrote:
>  I got really bored one day and began to think. Back when I was playing
>with CB's, I had to put in crystals for each channel. It finally clicked
>then that the crystal rating in Mhz was the same frequency the CB
>broadcast on(I'm almost positive)
>  Now, obviously, it won't be efficient, but shouldn't you be able to get
>a say 832.xx crystal and plug it into the tx side to be able to talk on
>cell phone frequencies?
>This is, of course, only a quest for curiousity and I in know way want to
>do anything illegal...I guess

Well no... 99.9% probability that it won't work at all.  The crystal(s)
are just there to create the signals you need.  After that they are of
course modulated, perhaps multiplied, and amplified in your transmitter.
 Just about all other RF circuitry in the rig is "tuned" for the
frequencies you are using.  Everything in a CB is set up for 27 MHz.  You
probabaly wouldn't 800 MHz to go anywhere inside the radio, let alone to
the antenna.

Curtis




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:59:58 1996
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From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
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Subject: Re: CellTracker For the US(amps)
Date: 15 Feb 1996 10:45:01 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:
>       Has anyone hooked up Celltrackers ETACS software to a Cellphone and tried it

>on the AMPS  system?
>
>What did it do?? Anything??
>
>Peace from Canada.
>
>Still looking for a DDI with control for AMPS.
>
>

I got it to half work, but the PC didn't control the phone.





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From: [e-mail]
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>[e-mail] wrote:
>>       Has anyone hooked up Celltrackers ETACS software to a Cellphone and t
ried it
>>on the AMPS  system?
>>
>>What did it do?? Anything??
>>
>>Peace from Canada.
>>
>>Still looking for a DDI with control for AMPS.
>>
>>

>I got it to half work, but the PC didn't control the phone.

If you get it to control the phone YOU WILL BE THE MAN.

What did you do change the software???  Send me new info if so!!!

How are you testing it you DOG??

A buddy just got back from your crazy land!  Wow some of the story's!

Peace!


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Hultberg)
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In article <[e-mail]>, Peter J. Boe
   [e-mail] (PjB) wrote:

>Thats the first bit of truth I've ever heard ol' Butt Cheek utter. Here
>again tho, note the anal reference!

Peter,

Don't you ever get tired of running your mouth?  Why don't you concentrate on
giving your private music lessons and leave us in peace.

Oh yeah, got any good frequencies for Portland?

Dave


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:01 1996
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From: Rob Neff <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Commercial Data, both on SCA and UHF.
Date: 15 Feb 1996 11:57:01 -0700
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There seems to be some type of continuous data being sent on an SCA
channel, and the same type on a UHF frequency.
It sounds like ALIST, but the device I have that decodes it does not
recognize the tones.

Kind-a sounds like: Chir____________up, Chir___________up, etc...
It's not a very fast data rate either, probably 1200bps.

It's an FM signal on UHF, 450.01 here in Phoenix. And as SCA (96Khz), on
102.5 FM..

If anyone has an idea, I'd like to hear from you.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
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Subject: Computer Scanning FAQ
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 18:11:07 -0400
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Rob Bellville has been kind enough to post the beta version of my
computer-aided scanning FAQ on his web site, www.ultranet.com/~bellvill.
I've put a lot of work into the FAQ, trying to anticipate the sort of
questions people who want to hook up their scanners to their desktop
computers might have. Unfortunately, there is still work to be done, but I
just don't have the time right now, so I figured that if I posted the FAQ,
some other kind souls would be impelled to leap in with a hand.

Anyway, take a look at it, give me your suggestions and comments on what
you think needs fixing, what think ought to be there that isn't and so on.
Note that I've basically taken marketing hype from the scanner software
vendors, cleaned it up and then listed the salient features. At this
minute, I'm running through the demo and live versions of software and
when I can get to it, I'll flesh out the software with some personal
observations (better yet, with some of your personal observations) that
get around the hyped up claims.

Notice I said, "give me your suggestions and comments." You got
complaints, stick 'em in your ear (said only in partial jest). My earlier
call for assistance triggered an avalanche of responses--from 1-2 people!

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


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The URL you should use is www.ultranet.com/~bellvill/scanner.html.
I omitted the last part in my original post. My apologies.



In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Michael Alexander) wrote:

> Rob Bellville has been kind enough to post the beta version of my
> computer-aided scanning FAQ on his web site, www.ultranet.com/~bellvill.
> I've put a lot of work into the FAQ, trying to anticipate the sort of
> questions people who want to hook up their scanners to their desktop
> computers might have. Unfortunately, there is still work to be done, but I
> just don't have the time right now, so I figured that if I posted the FAQ,
> some other kind souls would be impelled to leap in with a hand.
>
> Anyway, take a look at it, give me your suggestions and comments on what
> you think needs fixing, what think ought to be there that isn't and so on.
> Note that I've basically taken marketing hype from the scanner software
> vendors, cleaned it up and then listed the salient features. At this
> minute, I'm running through the demo and live versions of software and
> when I can get to it, I'll flesh out the software with some personal
> observations (better yet, with some of your personal observations) that
> get around the hyped up claims.
>
> Notice I said, "give me your suggestions and comments." You got
> complaints, stick 'em in your ear (said only in partial jest). My earlier
> call for assistance triggered an avalanche of responses--from 1-2 people!
>
> --
> Michael Alexander
> [e-mail]

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Headley)
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Subject: Diamond D130J discone antenna
Date: 17 Feb 1996 11:04:27 -0500
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I live in nyc and I would like to know if there are any radio outlets
where i can buy the Diamond D130J discone antenna.  If not where can I
order it.


Thanks Rich.                    [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:05 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Digital Receiver Built
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 I have started  making a digital to analog device for  my scanner.

Has anyone else made or tried to make such a device?

It will not work for all digital signals but has a selector for some.

Anybody else?


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Fu Tham)
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In article <[e-mail]>, "David L. Nelson" <[e-mail]
m.com> says:
>
>My list for the perfect handheld would include:
>
>        - 200 channels in 10 groups
>        - standard RF coverage and specs as today's top of the line models
>        - Alpha/numeric display
>                - similar to Garmin GPS45 (64x100pixels)
>                - display would have: Band #, Band Name (12char), Channel Nam
e (12 char), Channel
>                frequency, status(lockout & delay & number of hits  since ent
ered)
>        - full numeric keyboard
>        - up/down/left/right toggle switch for alpha char entry (again simila
r to Garmin 45
>        - RS232 like interface (no need to be 12 volt swing)
>        - Optional SW package to allow full range of data manipulation and up
/down load

        1.      Someone else mentioned CTCSS programming
        2.      How about at least 1.2AH battery packs. None of these 500mAH stuff.
        3.      Better audio, better audio amp and larger speakers.
        4.      Since it is heavily compterized already, how about extensionl speaker
(Speaker Mic style) with alpha-numeric LCD display, like the one ICOM got now.
        5.      Better case/enclosure like commercial two way radio, none of these
el-cheapo polyethlene bearcat cases.
        6.      How about better and more flexable rubber duck, perhaps with switchable
pre-amp built inside. BC200XLT's original rubber duck is so stiff, it keeps br
eaking the solder
connection inside.
        7.      How about accessories like, mobile mount plug-in cradle that has antenna c
onnection,
power, and external speaker. I think one of the Maxon CB portable got that. Th
is way you get in
your car, plug the portable scanner in the cradle, and you got instant mobile
scanner.
        8.      Hey! how about Optoelectronics's Scout reaction tune features built onto t
he
handheld scanner.

Just a few wishful thinking of mine.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
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In article <4fhbmo$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...

>Please provide some documentation for this claim.  As far as I have
been
>able to find out, there are very few automobile accidents due to users
of
>illegal drugs - most are due to drunk drivers.



Anyone remember the Amtrak train wreck in New York state in the late
80's.

The Engineer was convicted of smoking pot and man slaughter....killed a
few people!

Head on wreck in 1992 on Highway 152 in  Watsonville,California...two
dead...driver convicted of operating a car under the influence of pot.

August of 1995...highway 101 in Gilroy,Ca...truck driver with suspended
licenese...3 dead(entire family)driver of truck tested positive for meth
use.Driver being tried for murder.

 Shall I continue....

Jr college football players on the way home from a game in April of
1995...driving on highway 1 south of Santa Cruz,Ca...driver smoking a
joint...slamms into the center divider...kills his buddy.

Before you post statements like this  I would suggest you talk to your
local State Trooper/Highway Patrol Officer/E.M.S. professional or an
Emergency Room Doctor...If they can't cite many cases of "drugged
drivers" then ask a local TV or Newspaper Photographer.


Mr.News
(TV News Photographer)
[e-mail]





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From: [e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson)
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Subject: Re: Drugged Driving (Was Larsen Antenna)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 07:05:16 GMT
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[e-mail] (Mr.News) wrote:

>In article <4fhbmo$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] asks Mr News to...
>
>>Please provide some documentation for this claim.

[ Anecdotes nowhere resembling "documentation" deleted ]

>Before you post statements like this  I would suggest you talk to your
>local State Trooper/Highway Patrol Officer/E.M.S. professional or an
>Emergency Room Doctor...If they can't cite many cases of "drugged
>drivers" then ask a local TV or Newspaper Photographer.

Sure. Let's asked someone really unbiased without an axe to grind
while we're at it, too.

>Mr.News
>(TV News Photographer)

Please look up "documentation" and "anecdotes" in a dictionary (or are

they not issuing them to the media anymore?).

Geez!



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Terry Fugate)
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Subject: Re: DTMF
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In article <4fm0ts$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (ZARGON1011)
 says:
>
>Any good DTMF decoder programs out there? Anything would be a help,
>thanks>
I think that the oakland.ftp mirror has some.  Try there if not, drop me
an Email.  I know that I have seen them someplace and probably have a
decoder.  I built a little single chip decoder that drives both a Hex led
display and the printer port.  I like it better than the software, but
each to there own.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:11 1996
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With and without displays, from $40.00
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:11 1996
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From: Allan Twamley <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Edmonton Freqs
Date: 13 Feb 1996 20:38:22 GMT
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I am going to be visiting Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in mid March
1996, does anybody have a list of frequencies for police, fire
etc. that they would like to share?

Allan Twamley


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Philip Knode)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: For sell pro60
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For sell mint condition pro60 handheld with manual box and a/c plug
all for $200.00.If interested please email.Phil



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency Inversion Decrambling
Date: 15 Feb 1996 19:45:58 -0500
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I've had success in decoding Frequency Inversion Scrambled cordless phones
with my ICOM R7000 by going to the USB of the frequency and offsetting it
by 1.5 to 2.2 khz.  This trick also works with my AOR1500, but using the
BFO.

I also have a decoder that I purchased in 1982 (which was legal back them)
and it
really didn't perform any better than my trick of using USB on my ICOM


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Subject: Re: Frequency Inversion Decrambling
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve
Kennedy) writes:
>
>In article <4fu4ln$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Eric) writes:
>>From: [e-mail] (Eric)
>>Subject: Frequency Inversion Decrambling
>>...
>>but all I need is a schematic of the circuit.   Can anyone help?
>
>>-- Eric
>
>>Eric Yagerlener
>>[e-mail]
>
>....

I know of 3 sources for audio scrambler/descramblers.

1. The Fall 1994 issue of Electronics Hobbyists handbook (put out by
Popular Electronics) has a construction article with schematic on
building an analog version.  A kit of parts is available from Weeder
Technologies, P.O.Box 421, Batavia, OH 45103 for $29.00 and the pcb for
an additional $14.00.  Or get it fully assembled for $69.00

2. The December 1993 issue of Electronis NOW has a construction article
with schematic on building a digital version.  A kit of parts is
available from North Country Radio, P.O.Box 53, Wykagyl Station, New
Rochelle, NY 10804 for $59.00 plus $3.50 S&H.

3. Ramsey Electronics (1-800-446-2295) has model SS-70A Speech
Descrambler/Scrambler as a kit for $39.95 plus $14.95 for a case.  Or
fully assembled for $79.95 plus $4.50 S&H.

Happy scanning.
Bob......




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sean Davis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequency's for Atlanta
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 05:19:16 GMT
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It would be greatly apprieciated if someone could post the frequencies
for the Atlanta area.  Thank You!
                                Sean



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jimmy Simmons)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frewquency Ban?
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 08:27:32 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jonah Gruda) wrote:

>Could someone inform me on this issue!  Someone told me that scanners
>that are now sold do not tune into cellular frequencies (800Mhz).  They
>told me that there is a law banning the use of 800 Mhz on a scanner.  I
>am getting a new one So could you tell me if the new one I will be
>getting shouldrecieve the cellular band?

>[e-mail]

 As of Jan-1995 the FCC ordered all manufactures of scanners to
completely block out the portion of the 800mHz band that is used by
cellular companies.  If your radio was manufactured before Jan-1995,
and if it has 800mHz in it, then there is a good possiblity that you
can have this scanner modified to widen the frequency range, if
manufactured AFTER Jan-1995, then no, there is no modification for
scanners.  I find it hard to beleive how some people will tell you and
I that they have a MOD for post-mod-ban scanners.... I just do.  But
don't sweat it, just buy your scanner, set it up to do a band search
between 896.000mHz to 915.000mHz, you'll find TONS of cell actvity
there, I've never modified any of my scanners (I don't have too)!  :)

 Later.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (POST)
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Subject: Re: FS. AR8000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 96 09:53:00 -0400
Distribution: world
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     AR-8000 radio.
     AOR Rubber Duck Antenna.
     AOR Wall Battery charger.
     AOR Belt clip wthh screws.
     AOR DC power lead with cigar lighter plug.
     AOR Hand strap.
     Operating manual.
     4 AA NiCad batteries.

     Xtra 4 X 700mAh quick charge Fuji batteries.
     Xtra wall quick charger holds 4 batteries.
          ******   PLUS   ******
     Optoelectronics Computer interface CX12 Complete.
     Scancat-Gold software
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                      or best offer?

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Pro-2006
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 17:59:11 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Arnie B.) wrote:

> In article <4fnqiq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan
> Gingras) wrote:
>
> > Pro-2006 with cell mod. Mint condition, and in the box. This is one of
> > the best, yours for $300 firm.
> ============================================
>
> Isn't that a little high even for mint condition?  Durham has the Pro-2006
> BRAND SPANKING NEW with a ONE YEAR WARRANTY for $379.00!  If ya wanna see
> it, just check out the web page:
>
>     http://durhamnet.com/durham/pro2006.html

Well, actually, the price is just about right on for a mint condition
PRO2006, based on the data that I have been collecting over the past year
(price guide is posted to www.ultranet.com/~bellvill/scanner.html).
Although it's true that Durham sells them for $379, I'll bet you get
slapped with customs fees of $15-$20 as well as shipping charges of
$15-$20, putting you over the $400 mark without any trouble.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Blackshadow)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: FT-8500 Need Mods
Date: 13 Feb 1996 03:05:45 GMT
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      Someone have the mods for FT-8500?


Email: [e-mail]
N2RVM



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GMRS equipment?
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 00:25:28
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (G. M
. Alf) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (G. M. Alf)
>Subject: Re: GMRS equipment?
>Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 03:51:24 GMT

>> am looking for a GMRS mobile unit (25 watts) and handheld units (2 or
>>more watts) here in the Portland,OR area. i am not having any luck finding
>>ANYONE who knows what i am talking about. can anyone here tell me where i
>>could find such equipment and maybe some average price info?

>I believe there is a company called Sport Comm in your area that
>handles the Maxon 210+3 handhelds.  I do not recall their phone # or
>address.  As mentioned in another message Communications Electronics
>has the best price around on the 210+3.  This unit can used through a
>repeater if one is available in your area possibly eliminating the
>need for a 25 watt mobile.  The 210+3 comes with a battery that allows
>2 watts on transmit.  Another battery is available that boosts the
>power to 4 watts and when used with the car power adapter you'll have
>5 watts.  The 210+3 operates on 2 of the main GMRS channels plus the
>REACT channel and will also operate on all of the interstitial
>channels.

>Mike


Radio Shack theoretically sells GMRS radios, at least handhelds.

Steve


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Stan Lui)
Subject: GRE 9001 800 mhxz converter
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in like NEW condition , hardly used (actaully only twice I have a AR8000)
.. I am asking 70 dollars obo plus shipping/This is the base type unit
PS this is the 800 mhz converter via 400 thru 500 mhz approx to receive the fu
ll 800 mhz band.. god[Dod for those non 800 full covrage scanners



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (The Analog Kid)
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Subject: Greater Cleveland Monitors...please read
Date: 13 Feb 96 08:22:55 GMT
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First off, thanx for taking the time to read this article.

The reason that I posted is that I am trying to compile a book of
frequencies and supporting information for monitoring in Cuyahoga County,
Ohio.

What I am looking for are kind souls who know more about monitoring in
Cuyahoga County that may have archives of frequency info and supporting
info including but not limiting to:  frequencies, pl tones, dsq codes,
channelizations, unit numbers, base locations, type of vehicles/equipment
used, signals and codes, roll call times etc.

While I am not limiting what information is provided, I do ask that only
information for Cuyahoga County be donated, unless it is impossible to
pass such info alone.  If the material is published, I do ask that you as
well provide full bibliographical reference so that proper permissions
may be obtained.

Donaters of material will be recognized in the work, if desired.

Material can be sent via email to:  [e-mail]

Material can be sent via snail mail to:  Sean G. Douglas
                                         P. O. Box 29055
                                         Parma, Ohio  44129-0055

For those of you living and/or monitoring in the surrounding counties of
Summit, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Geauga and Portage, I will make requests
for material in the near future, as I will be compiling books for these
counties as well.

Thanx in advance,

Sean G. Douglas




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:23 1996
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From: Glenn Champion <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: How do I build an RS-232 to CI-V level converter?
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 14:46:10 -0500
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Subject says it all - anyone seen schematics?  I checked OAK and a few
other archives with no success.

thanks.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:24 1996
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From: Greg Bruns <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Icom R1 FAQ?
Date: 17 Feb 1996 12:10:00 GMT
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Where can I get a FAQ for the ICOM R1?  Are there any
improvements for this woderfully small horribly unselective
insensititve receiver?  How much are they worth used?


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 20:34:15 PST
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In article  [e-mail] (Tracy Hooker) writes:


>How much is an ICOM R7000 (25MHz-2000MHz), all mode reciever worth, in
>excellent condition?  I have an option to buy one.

Tracy,

     I'd first be certain that it ahs full 800 mhz frequency coverage ( I
think all R7000's do) and if so I would suggst somewhere in the area of
$1,000.  There will be some who will tell you what a lousy piece of equipment
it is, but with a computer control program they are really nice, IMHO. I know
it would take at least $1,000 to get me to part with mine!
                          Dan Morisseau
                             N7ZXL
                   47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W
                        Elevation: 300'


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 06:25:53 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan
Morisseau) wrote:

> In article  [e-mail] (Tracy Hooker) writes:
>
>
> >How much is an ICOM R7000 (25MHz-2000MHz), all mode reciever worth, in
> >excellent condition?  I have an option to buy one.
>
> Tracy,
>
>      I'd first be certain that it ahs full 800 mhz frequency coverage ( I
> think all R7000's do) and if so I would suggst somewhere in the area of
> $1,000.  There will be some who will tell you what a lousy piece of equipmen
t
> it is, but with a computer control program they are really nice, IMHO. I kno
w
> it would take at least $1,000 to get me to part with mine!


Morriseau's price "advice" is pure opinion and has no basis in reality. I
have collected data on the used selling prices of scanners for about a
year now, including the ICOM7000 (the blocked model is usually designated
ICOM 7000-2). The data is based not on the asking price, but the actual
selling price. Of the three mint condition ICOM 7000s that I have tracked,
one sold for $800 and two sold for $900. The $800 unit included the
computer interface. Answer to your question is, your unit is worth $800 to
$900, probably closer to $800 because the low end selling price of the
more capable ICOM 7100 is $1000.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 07:06:25 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan
Morisseau) wrote:


>      Ahhhhhh! I was certain that we'd hear from a self-designated expert and

> jackboot wearing member of the Scanner Price Gestapo. I could think of
no more
> typical example of the type than Mikey Of course my advice was "an
opinion and
> was clearly labeled as such. Reality? Mikey you are hardly an arbiter of THA
T
> issue! Has the Doc changed your litium dosage yet?  If you find a full
> coverage R-7000 for $800.00 then by all means jump on it. I wouldn't
part with
> mine for that, though.
>                           Dan Morisseau
>                              N7ZXL
>                    47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W
>                         Elevation: 300'

What's a matter Morriseau? Can't stand someone more intelligent than you
pointing out that your observations are plain stupid? I have tracked the
sales of that trash box you're so proud of for the past year and three
have sold for the prices that I have noted. That's more than your
so-called expertise. This is what I would expect from a moron (which is
what you're often called in other newsgroups, I've noted) like you. Guess
years of inbreeding up there in Auburn, Wash. will do that to you, clown
boy.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 20:48:53 PST
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In article  [e-mail] (Michael Alexander) writes:

>Morriseau's price "advice" is pure opinion and has no basis in reality.



     Ahhhhhh! I was certain that we'd hear from a self-designated expert and
jackboot wearing member of the Scanner Price Gestapo. I could think of no more

typical example of the type than Mikey Of course my advice was "an opinion and

was clearly labeled as such. Reality? Mikey you are hardly an arbiter of THAT
issue! Has the Doc changed your litium dosage yet?  If you find a full
coverage R-7000 for $800.00 then by all means jump on it. I wouldn't part with

mine for that, though.
                          Dan Morisseau
                             N7ZXL
                   47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W
                        Elevation: 300'


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (RC N9JIG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Illinois State Police
Date: 14 Feb 1996 01:59:24 -0500
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Message-ID: <4fs18c$[e-mail]>
References: <76@onli_info.win.net>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (RC N9JIG)

Mutual Aid   N/NW                          South
866.0125    866.4625 867.8875     866.4125 867.9375
866.5125    866.8875 868.3875     866.4375  868.4125
867.0125    866.9625 868.4625     866.9375 868.4375
867.5125    867.3875 868.8875     867.4125 868.9125
868.0125    867.4625 868.9625     867.9125 868.9375

For more info, contact ScannerMaster Books, and ask for Monitor America,
or the Illinois Communications Guide.

Rich Carlson, N9JIG, ScannerMaster Books


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Sprick)
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Message-ID: <3120b453.2131858@10.0.2.1>
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On Tue, 13 Feb 1996 13:20:46 GMT, [e-mail] (Phil Owen)
wrote:

>Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow the use
>of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller, a list of the
>states that do allow them.

I'm also seeki9ng this info.  Would appreciate an e-mail response if
easier.  TIA.

        Chuck
        [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Phil Owen)
Subject: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Message-ID: <2d7cc$[e-mail]>
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Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow the use
of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller, a list of the
states that do allow them.

Thanks in advance,

Phil...

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 19:58:15 GMT
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In article <2d7cc$[e-mail]>,
Phil Owen <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow
  >the use of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller,
  >a list of the states that do allow them.

From the FAQ, Introduction to Scanning:

           "...  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...."
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                              [e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Allen E. Johnson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 14 Feb 1996 03:19:45 GMT
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Phil Owen ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow the use
: of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller, a list of the
: states that do allow them.

: Thanks in advance,


Phil,


It's definitely illegal in New York!


Allen




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (SS)
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Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 96 01:36:43 GMT
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In article <4fqqgn$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) wrote:
>In article <2d7cc$[e-mail]>,
>Phil Owen <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>  >Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow
>  >the use of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller,
>  >a list of the states that do allow them.
>

It it illegal in Michigan :-(    But I have heard it is not extremely
difficult to get a permit allowing you to have it in the car.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (SS)
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Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 96 01:39:00 GMT
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In article <3120b453.2131858@10.0.2.1>,
   [e-mail] (Charles Sprick) wrote:
>On Tue, 13 Feb 1996 13:20:46 GMT, [e-mail] (Phil Owen)
>wrote:
>
>>Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow the use
>>of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller, a list of the
>>states that do allow them.
>
>I'm also seeki9ng this info.  Would appreciate an e-mail response if
>easier.  TIA.
>

Illegal in Michigan :-(


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Wwhitby)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
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In Florida, it is illegal to have a scanner hooked up to your car (i.e.
12vt power, external antenna).

Now the good news.  If you have your ham radio license, you are EXEMPT
from the law :-)



Warren Whitby
[e-mail] - 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 [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 16 Feb 1996 13:43:02 GMT
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[e-mail] (Matthew Cravit) wrote:
> ... if you are a licensed technician-class or higher ham radio operator, you
> are permitted under Federal law to carry scanners (and any other legal radio
> equipment) in your vehicle. I do not recall the exact reference for this,
> but it is in the amateur radio regulations, which I believe are 18 CFR part
> 97. (CFR = Code of Federal Regulations).

errr ... Title 18 is "Conservation of Power and Water Resources". I kinda
doubt that the TVA is too concerned with ham radio (Telecommunications is in
Title 47).

    The federal preemption was an FCC declaratory ruling, PR Docket No. 91-36;
FCC 93-410, effective 18 Oct 93. It makes no distiction as to license class
and only applies to ham transceivers that incidently receive out-of-band. It
does not apply to scanners.
                                                           /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Mojkowski)
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Subject: indoor antenna
Date: 13 Feb 1996 19:21:23 GMT
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Hello,

I am looking for advice on an inexpensive (<$50) fullrange (30-900MHz)
indoor antenna for my RS 2032.  I prefer that it not connect directly to
the scanner, so I'll have about 12` of coax.

I've thought of using a mobile antenna indoors, or the Grove Hidden
antenna.  If the Hidden antenna performs well, it would be an inexpensive
choice (only $20).

Thanks for any recommendations.
Please reply to [e-mail].

-Mark



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:39 1996
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From: Matt Brummer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Iowa State Trooper Freqs
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 22:19:55 -0600
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  I have an older publication and am wondering if new freqs have been
added since my edition of the National Highway Patrol Frequency
Handbook came out.  Please add to or correct the following list.
I currently have:

Iowa State Trooper Freqs
    155.640 DPS Area 1
    155.790 LEA Area 1
    155.655 DPS Area 2
    155.685 LEA Area 2
    155.565 DPS Area 3
    155.700 LEA Area 3
    155.475 NLEEP (State wide - mutual aid)

    453.625 mobile extenders (Is this one ever used?)
    155.370 Point to point -base to -base
    155.430 Car to car, car to aircraft enforcement
    155.505 primary air enforcement units
    155.850 additional air unit
    155.445 Command, intelligence, surveillance
    155.670 Capitol security police
    155.970 Scales (Dept of transportation) "Blue" channel
    156.090 IA State fairgrounds police
    154.905 IA law enforcement academy
    156.210 portable repeaters (Again, is this ever used??)
    155.910 Information

Thanx...

--> Matt Brummer

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:39 1996
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From: Rick Colombo <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Judge voids conviction
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 11:25:09 -0600
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> See article in alt.radio.scanner about Tulsa Federal judge H. Dale
> Cook voiding a radio case conviction.
>
> Mike Reynolds


I thought that alt.radio.scanner was replaced by rec.radio.scanner, so I
don't read it.
--


Rick [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:40 1996
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See article in alt.radio.scanner about Tulsa Federal judge H. Dale
Cook voiding a radio case conviction.

Mike Reynolds


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:41 1996
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 "Herb A. Zite" <[e-mail]> writes:
>AOR AR3000A base/mobile wide band scanner
>
>Very good condition with all accessories, box an docs.
>
>$925 or best offer + shipping & COD



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)
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Subject: KY FREQUENCIES
Date: 13 Feb 1996 19:26:25 -0500
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Can anyone PLEASE email me with a list of police/civil service frequencies
for the state of Kentucky (preferably the Lexington and Louisville areas).
 Thanks in advance!!!

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:42 1996
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From: Jim Dantin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: KY FREQUENCIES
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 18:55:49 -0600
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Ukfan1a wrote:
>
> Can anyone PLEASE email me with a list of police/civil service frequencies
> for the state of Kentucky (preferably the Lexington and Louisville areas).
>  Thanks in advance!!!
>
> [e-mail]

Why don't you point your web browser at the Percon home page and use
their database searcher?

http://www.perconcorp.com/


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: KY FREQUENCIES
Date: 14 Feb 1996 17:56:04 -0500
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Check out the following e-mail List Server. It's has a Scanner discussion
group for Kentucky.

               [e-mail]

You can subscribe to it by sending a message with the following text in
the
body of the message:

SUBSCRIBE KYSCAN Firstname Lastname




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:44 1996
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From: Gerry Moersdorf <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Log Periodic Ant
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 11:06:34 -0500
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>>>Curt Phillips wrote:
>>>In article <4dsog7$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
>>>

        Wow it's just amazing how much flaming gets going when a simple
question gets asked.  I think it's just the inaccuracys of a non
face-to-face english language conversation,, you dudes probably
violently agree on tv antenna costs, quality, and the original poster,
now forgotten im sure is quite amazed by the short flame war.

        All that aside i think i have a more technical yes or no
question (well maybee not.  One assumed need for this hi-gain scanner
antenna is surfing cellular radio.  Is a beam/unidirectional technology
really a good match.  How could you use it effectively since the mobile
targets are moving, and you really would want to hear as many fixed
cell-sites as possible, and omidirectional antennas would seem to be the
best fit. If "cheep discones" provide limited improvement, what is the
best option for this portion of the spectrum?

--
Gerry Moersdorf, President/CEO
                 Applied Innovation INC
                 5800 Innovation Dr, Dublin OH 800-247-9482



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Pieter Ibelings)
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Subject: Looking for interconnection cable for HP8505, 8501 or 8750
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I am in desperate need of a couple interconnection cables for the
HP8505 network Analyzer. The cable is a D-connector with 17 pins and
7 coax cables, but only six are used. If you have any info on where I can
find some I would appreciate it.

Thanks
AC4OP
Pieter
[e-mail]
http://www.mindspring.com/~wave



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (mike fletcher)
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Subject: Re: Marti System Description?
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 23:10:45 GMT
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On 14 Feb 1996 21:35:28 -0500, [e-mail] (Adam Epstein) wrote:

>
>Can anybody give me a pointer to a description of Marti systems?
>Lacking a pointer, a quick description would also be appreciated.
>
> -Thanx
>  -Adam
>
Marti is a brand name of a remote broadcast system usually used to
send radio broadcasts from the ball game, mall or car lot grand
opening etc back to the studio for broadcast.   There are several
other brands but most people call them Marti since they are the
popular brand.   Usually vhf  or uhf but some 900 Mhz types have been
used.

I think Marti also made a STL system.. (studio to Transmitter)

Happy Listening......

Mike fletcher


Mike Fletcher  AD4HV     813-622-9102
President,Tampa Bay Amateur Radio Society 95-96
Florida Certified Fire Alarm Contractor # EF-0000028
E-Mail to  [e-mail]   Homepage  **coming soon**
If in the course of offering ideas or speaking my opinion, I
should offend anyone, I apologize.  However, my opinion is my
own and thus, it shall be...................................


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Adam Epstein)
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Subject: Marti System Description?
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Can anybody give me a pointer to a description of Marti systems?
Lacking a pointer, a quick description would also be appreciated.

 -Thanx
  -Adam



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:48 1996
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From: Brian varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mobile Scanner legal in WA, OR, or CA??
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 06:47:57 -0800
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On Mon, 12 Feb 1996, Doug Brooks wrote:

> I've heard that mobile scanners are illegal in some states.
>
> Anyone know for sure if they are legal in Washington, Oregon, and/or
> California? Going on a car trip and would like to know.

Comletely legal in all three. But, would it really matter?


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ed Dial)
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Subject: Mobile Scanners
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Does anyone know of a high quality scanner that does continuous
coverage (~25-1300MHz) and has a detachable front control plate for
remote mounting? I want to use this unit in a mobile environment with
the bulk of the unit mounted in the trunk.

Ed


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Collier Chun)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Muzak music on 900Mhz
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 96 07:15:54 PST
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In article <4fjrsd$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>I remember a post a few months back about someone claiming to have
>received channels carrying Muzak (commerical-free light pop-rock music
>and/or elevator music) on 900Mhz.  Specifically, the frequencies
>mentioned were 928.9125 and 956.3125.  All I get on these is data
>transmissions.  Are the above freqs licensed to Muzak (or whoever) on a
>nationwide basis or just in certain locations?  Has anyone received music
>on these frequencies and if so where are you located?

Here in Portland, OR, Muzak is licensed to 928.9375.  Everytime I checked,
it was muzak.  That was a couple of months ago (gee, I wonder why it's been
soooo long since...)

>Also, in general, how do you look up who frequencies are allocated to in
>the 900 Mhz band?  Is there anything online where you can look up someone
>by name and find what frequency they are allocated to?  Or books?  I
>looked in the Radio Shack guide and they have very little listed in the
>900Mhz band.

The Radio Shack guides tend to be restricted to public service agencies.  Gene
ric
FCC databases from folks like Grove and Percon have *all* service classes,
including Muzak.  Most databases allow you to enter low and high frequency
limits for the databases to search between.








From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Muzak music on 900Mhz
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Will Flor ([e-mail]) wrote:

: The 956 MHz frequency you mention is carrying a STL (studio-transmitter
: link) for a station's : SCA channel, which is how "Muzak" and other
: similar services are broadcast.  This is commonly : found in the 944-960
: MHz band in any major city.  These are usually found in a different :
: portion of this band (usually more like 944-952) so the poster may have
: been hearing an image : 10MHz or so above the actual frequency, or it may
: simply have been a station with its STLs in : an unusual portion of the
: band; I know some stations are "grandfathered" this way.  The 928 MHz :
: frequency you mention is not in a band used for STLs AFAIK; that band is
: usually used for : one-way or two-way telemetry of things like power
: distribution systems, burglar alarm : monitoring, etc.  These are probably
: the data transmissions you found on these frequencies.  : Again, the
: original poster may have been receiving an image, or it may have been a
: station with an unusual frequency allocation.


I'm not sure I agree.  I'm almost certain that the radio station would do
the SCA (as well as FM stereo) encoding at their studio location, then
beam the entire composite FM signal to the transmitter via the STL.
Otherwise, they would need, perhaps, 3 separate STL frequencies, one for
the main channel and one for each of the two Muzak programs.  And having
the SCA encoder at the transmitter site would just make it harder to
maintain.

The scanner listener could pick the Muzak broadcast by tuning to the STL,
but he would need an SCA decoder in the scanner.  Scanners do not
typically have these unless you cut them open and add them in yourself.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (mike fletcher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Muzak music on 900Mhz
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 20:44:00 GMT
Organization: CyberGate, Inc.
Lines: 47
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fjrsd$[e-mail]> <4flq47$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
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X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141

On Thu, 15 Feb 1996 18:01:51 GMT, [e-mail] (Steve Work)
wrote:

>Will Flor ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: The 956 MHz frequency you mention is carrying a STL (studio-transmitter
>: link) for a station's : SCA channel, which is how "Muzak" and other
>: similar services are broadcast.  This is commonly : found in the 944-960
>: MHz band in any major city.  These are usually found in a different :
>: portion of this band (usually more like 944-952) so the poster may have
>: been hearing an image : 10MHz or so above the actual frequency, or it may
>: simply have been a station with its STLs in : an unusual portion of the
>: band; I know some stations are "grandfathered" this way.  The 928 MHz :
>: frequency you mention is not in a band used for STLs AFAIK; that band is
>: usually used for : one-way or two-way telemetry of things like power
>: distribution systems, burglar alarm : monitoring, etc.  These are probably
>: the data transmissions you found on these frequencies.  : Again, the
>: original poster may have been receiving an image, or it may have been a
>: station with an unusual frequency allocation.
>
>
>I'm not sure I agree.  I'm almost certain that the radio station would do
>the SCA (as well as FM stereo) encoding at their studio location, then
>beam the entire composite FM signal to the transmitter via the STL.
>Otherwise, they would need, perhaps, 3 separate STL frequencies, one for
>the main channel and one for each of the two Muzak programs.  And having
>the SCA encoder at the transmitter site would just make it harder to
>maintain.
>
>The scanner listener could pick the Muzak broadcast by tuning to the STL,
>but he would need an SCA decoder in the scanner.  Scanners do not
>typically have these unless you cut them open and add them in yourself.

Correct...  the 950 freqs mentioned are in the Multiple address
micorwave allocations..  Muzak and others are using some of the 1 way
(single freq as opposed to paired with 928.????) to broadcast their
program to customers.  Usually multitudes of $ cheaper than an FM
station's SCA

.
Mike Fletcher  AD4HV     813-622-9102
President,Tampa Bay Amateur Radio Society 95-96
Florida Certified Fire Alarm Contractor # EF-0000028
E-Mail to  [e-mail]   Homepage  **coming soon**
If in the course of offering ideas or speaking my opinion, I
should offend anyone, I apologize.  However, my opinion is my
own and thus, it shall be...................................


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charlie Grasmick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: National Guard freqs?
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 03:06:10 GMT
Organization: Softekk
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X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82

Anybody know which freqs the National Guard uses? Thanks...


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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:55 1996
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From: Matt Brummer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Nebraska State Trooper Freqs
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 22:17:07 -0600
Organization: Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska USA
Lines: 23
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII


  I have an older publication and am wondering if new freqs have been
added since my edition of the National Highway Patrol Frequency
Handbook came out.  Please add to or correct the following list.
I currently have:

Nebraska Trooper Freqs
   42.46 Dispatch (base to car)
   42.30 Car to base
   42.46 Car to car
   42.04 Car to car/ Aircraft speed control
   42.20 Special Details
   42.34 "future use"  (What's this??)
 465.525 mobile extenders (460.525 input & alternate)  [is this used??]
   39.90 statewide laws channel (all counties monitored by state patrol)

Thanx...

--> Matt Brummer

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert D. Yeomans)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need Mods for Pro 2023
Date: 13 Feb 1996 14:40:45 GMT
Organization: PE.net - Internet access from the Press-Enterprise Company
Lines: 4
Message-ID: <4fq7td$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: victoria.pe.net
X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3

If anyone has info on the modifications for Realistic PRO 2023 please let me
know. It would be greatly appreaciated.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (C. Glass)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: New Pro-51
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 19:15:03 GMT
Organization: NASA, Kennedy Space Center
Lines: 3
Message-ID: <4g00s8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (C. Glass)
NNTP-Posting-Host: 163.205.42.94
Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:27510 rec.radio.scanner:45603

I'm also very happy with my Pro-51, and would recommend it very highly.

C. Glass


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Aslan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NZ police freqs?
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 07:28:19 GMT
Organization: Somewhere in New Zealand
Lines: 15
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: port8.athene.es.co.nz
X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99d/16.182

Just moved to NZ, but I cant seem to find the freqs for the NZ police.
Does anyone know where I should be looking?

Brian
E-mail address [e-mail] ICBM address 45 51.19S 170 29.12E
PADI IDC Staff Instructor        SSI AOWI              CMAS 1*
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:58 1996
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From: Mike Carpenter <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Odd interference
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 96 07:22:08 PDT
Organization: American Information Systems, Inc.
Lines: 18
Message-ID: <NEWTNews.824311691.17061.mikec@u>
NNTP-Posting-Host: 206.27.119.204
Mime-Version: 1.0
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X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage


Anyone in the western suburbs of Chicago caught the interference in and around

Naperville?  I find it generally in the 860mhz range (Naperville PD) and only
between Naper Blvd and Washington, Ogden and Warrenville Road.  It sounds
almost like a trunked system's guard channel, but isn't.  It has very regular
pulses at about 1.5 seconds.

AT&T, Amoco Research, Bectel, and Hewlett Packard all have facilities within
this area.  If you get outside the boundaries mentioned above, it pretty much
goes away.  Within the area you can pick it up on any of the Naperville
trunked freqs.

Any help would be appreciated.  I know this is a local question (I am hoping
Bill Parnass sees this :)).

Thanks in advance
Mike



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:00:59 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pager Decoding on a Macintosh
Date: 15 Feb 1996 03:56:30 GMT
Organization: California State University, Fullerton
Lines: 7
Message-ID: <4fuate$[e-mail]>
References: <4fjseb$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
NNTP-Posting-Host: ccvax.fullerton.edu

I don't know about the Windows program, but there is a Mac program that is
shareware and decoded DTMF tones, but only the numbers from what I remember.
I don't know it's name but I tried it by using my Macs microphone for
the input. It is a crippled version and only decodes eight out of the ten
numbers. Paying the fee will get you a full version. Unfortunately I don't
know what it is called or where to get it or if it will even work with pagers.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:00 1996
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From: tomm@vianet
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PERTH, West.Aust. Lets hear from you.
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 06:45:36 GMT
Organization: iiNET Technologies
Lines: 25
Message-ID: <4frv56$[e-mail]>
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X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82


Hi to all Radio Scanner listeners.

I assume there must be quite a few of you reading this who live in the
Perth, West.Aust. Metro area.

It would be great if you could make yourself known and leave an
E-Mail,also as time goes by maybe we could all share some interesting
frequencies. Unfortunately at this time i am not upto date with a
frequency list and are still looking for frequencies.

MAYBE you can help ???

Westrail Security Gaurds - Locum Medical (after hours Doctors Service)
Metro Bus - TV NEWS Helicopter.
or any others you may think are interesting & upto date.
Most people seem to have the Police, Fire, Ambulance & Aircraft
but surley ther is more. Lets share the common interest.

Send an E-Mail now and have a local Perth group of contacts.

Thanks Guys

   Tom ( [e-mail] )



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:01 1996
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From: [e-mail](Pooch)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: POR-49 Mods?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 22:12:42 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Feb 13  2:12:42 PM PST 1996

any that can be made to get cellular freq's?  please reply via e-mail
--

                                    --=/> Pooch <\=--
                         e-mail: [e-mail]

                                           â╪||-|├

          -"If there's a will, there's a way, there is always a way"
                                                                      -Susan T
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:02 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Portland, OR Airport Frequencies
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 19:27:07 -0500
Organization: Delphi ([e-mail] email, 800-695-4005 voice)
Lines: 12
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1f.delphi.com
X-To: "Sean P. Watts" <[e-mail]>

Portland International (PDX)

Approach control  133.0    118.1

tower  118.7     Ground control 121.9     Clearance delivery  119.0

Departure control  133.0    118.1   124.35

ATIS  128.35    Unicom  122.95

Goodluck/Bob



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:03 1996
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From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Portland, OR Airport Frequencies
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 17:56:11 -0500
Organization: internetMCI 1-800-955-5210
Lines: 33
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: usr3-dialup61.washington.mci.net
Mime-Version: 1.0
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To: "Sean P. Watts" <[e-mail]>

Sean P. Watts wrote:
>
> I've looked for a long time for frequencies for airports and airplanes.
> Since I live in SW Washington State Portland international is the biggest
> airport in the area.  So if anyone has air frequencies for either
> Portland or frequecies that are used nationwide I would very much
> appreciate it if someone could send them to me.  THANKS!!!

Check out the following WEB site:

http://www.cc.gatech.edu/db1/fly/airport-info.html

It contains Information on Airports all over the US

    PDX - Portland Intl Airport

            UNICOM: 122.95
              ATIS: 128.35(503-284-1711)
   PORTLAND GROUND: 121.9
    PORTLAND TOWER: 118.7
 PORTLAND APPROACH: 118.1(100-279)
                    126.9
                    133.0(280-099)
PORTLAND DEPARTURE: 118.1(100-279)
                    133.0(280-099)
                    124.35
                    127.85
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 119.0
           CLASS C: 118.1(100-279)
        CLASS C IC: 133.0(280-099)
             EMERG: 121.5
         FINAL CTL: 126.9
               RDR: 127.85


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:04 1996
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From: mardanny <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Possible cellular mods on CPU-blocked scanners?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 09:21:18 GMT
Organization: Jaxx Communications
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To: [e-mail]
Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:45625 alt.radio.scanner:27522

[e-mail] (KC5KTO) wrote:
>I was doing some thinking this evening, about the state of the world
>in general and cell-blocked scanners in particular...  However,
>sticking that puppy in test mode would fill one of the memory locations
>with a cell frequency, which the scanner would then happily search from.
>


>
I am new to the field- could you please explain what is Test
Mode???

Thanks.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:04 1996
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From: Phil Borod <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro  30  Repair?
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 02:35:14 -0500
Organization: T.I.C.I.
Lines: 16
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win16; I)

I've got an old Pro-30 handheld scanner, and I like it alot.  Some of the
keys on the keypad have stopped working.  Can the keys or keypad typically be
repaired or replaced?  By Radio Shack?  By anyone else?

TIA,

Phil

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:05 1996
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From: Jerry McCray <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro 2035 mods
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 20:59:29 -0600
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Can some one tell me if there is any mods for the pro2035??
Thanks a million jm..


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:06 1996
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From: "William L. Wittman, Jr." <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-2021 Schematic
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 06:51:09 -0500
Organization: SUNY College at Brockport, Brockport NY
Lines: 27
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.960214064649.2883A-100000@squid>
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Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:27476 rec.radio.scanner:45543

        I am in need of the schematics of the Radio Shack Pro-2021.  I
just inherited the scanner from a relative who said it was in perfect
working condition.  But when I plugged it in, the display did not light
up and it then emitted some smoke.

        I did do some checking into it last night and did find that there
is a resistor that connects from the Neutral side of the power cord to
the case is dead (no resistance).  And further probing shows that the
voltage regulator is dead.

        Any help is greatly appreciated.  Also if someone has a list of
Rochester, NY frequencies, I would be interested in them.

        Thank you.

        Bill

William L. Wittman, Jr.  - Wittman Computer Products
                             Home of the WCP306
   KB2ETL                     MM/1 Product Reseller
                               Authorized DFS Business Forms Dealer
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:07 1996
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From: Bob Lyle <[e-mail]>
Organization: CRS Online's Frontier
Subject: PRO-2037 Modification
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 13 Feb 1996 21:27:41 GMT
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Can anyone advise if the PRO-2037 (Radio Shack) scanner is cellular
restorable, by what means and if there's a date code limitation as is the case

with the PRO-43 handheld?

Thanks in advance!

Bob

[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (SHAWN THOMAS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-43
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 02:30:13
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WHERE ARE THE PRO-43 FAQ

THANK YOU



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Donald Bowlby)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-43 SWL Mode
Date: 15 Feb 1996 16:13:01 GMT
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Keywords: Pro-43
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Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:27553 rec.radio.scanner:45652

        I was just searching through the Oak.Oakland.edu mod site, an
noticed a NEW pro-43 mod that supposedly restores 6Mhz-1000Mhz reception,
has anyone tried this modification out??? I realize that the performance
is obviously not going to be awesome, but the price is right. Time only. I
am planning on getting my roommate (Electrical Engineering Graduate
Student) to look it over before performing it, but it looks possible, or
at least like it won't fry my scanner.
        Any Thoughts or Ideas
                                        Thank you
                                        [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-50 MODS
Date: 13 Feb 1996 19:26:22 -0500
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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Sender: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <4fra7e$[e-mail]>
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NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com

Does anyone here have any info on modifications possible for the Radio
Shack Pro-50?

Email me!  Thanks

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tbear)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro2004 right for me?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 06:18:57 GMT
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Yes, It is worth it in my opinion.  I have had one that I got at a police
auction for $100 about 4 years ago, and I got the sales receipt with it when
I got it and it originally cost $419.97.  This scanner is very versatile and
covers many frequencies that my BC200xlt does not cover.  It also offers
300 channels and 10 search banks, auto program off of search mode and
wide fm, narrow fm and am options and search speed and step options.
You can use it in your car or in your home.

Wide frequency coverage:
25-520 MHz
760-824.995
845-869.995
cell freq modifiable
890-1300

Providing that it is in good condition, you should buy it, but ask for a 1
week warranty to make sure it works, and give it a burn in test and run
it for 48 hours and try all of the modes and search possibilities.  I would
pay 100 to 150 for a 2004, just to have a backup. I would rather have one
of these that is modifiable than the new garbage that is coming out now days.
I would be interested in the name of the person selling the 2004 if you are
not interested. Try a compromise offer of $110 and work him down to $125.
happy scanning.......

nickerr ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I am looking for a scanner.  Lots of channels and cell phone freqs.  I
: have heard that the Pro-2004 is  a good unit and can acruire one for
: $145.  Is this worth it?  I want to basically listen to eevrything.
: WOuld this be the unit for me?
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:13 1996
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From: "George M. (MAC) Hickman" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PROGRAMMING CELL PHONES
Date: 16 Feb 1996 05:28:14 GMT
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There is a good article on this subject in the February, 1996 Nuts&
Volts magazine.  The article is titled "Cellular Extensions on Trial".

I called them for a trial copy, and they actually sent me three months
worth.  It seems to be a useful "trader-type" magazine, with a mixture
of articles.  Nuts & Volts can be reached at 1-800-783-4624. I'll
probably subscribe.

Bottom Line - Revenue for additional lines is important to the cellular
companies.  I did not read of any technical reasons against it if only
one set is operational at a time.  A friend of mine in the cellular
industry said that it would drive the system nuts if two like sets were
on the system at the same [e-mail] <Jim Howard> wrote:
>Does anyone know how to do this?  Now, before you all jump down my throat for
>asking a dumb question, let me make my self clear.  I have seen ads all over
town
>for places that will program 2 phones on one cellular number.  Why can't I do
 that
>myself?  I have service with a company, and have a handheld cell phone that w
orks.
>I also have a mountable car phone that isn't active.  Why can't I program the
 car phone to
>work on the same service I already pay for?  The cell company will do it, but
 they want to
>charge me double every month for doing so... Sounds like the old battle I use
d to have with
>the TV cable company...
>
>Anyway, I'd just like to know if this can be done, and how?
>
>Any comments?
>Jim Howard
>
>


Mac



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Fallona)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: radar detectors
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 17:29:10 GMT
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If you check your local library they should have a computer with the
ability to scan for radar articles.  Some of the mags that have
reviews are Motor Trend and Car and Driver.  Car and Driver are the
best.  If not at the library check out used magazine or bookstores.




[e-mail] (John Lee) wrote:

>I'm interested in information eg reviews of radar detectors (for automobiles)
. Can anyone tel me where I can find any?

>------------------------
>John Lee, tel [phone] X4357 WCT/1, Logica UK Ltd, Space Division
>e-mail [e-mail] | "Let Hercules himself do what he may,
>--opinions are mine--  |  The cat will mew and dog will have his day"




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (BryanT6634)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: 16 Feb 1996 12:49:56 -0500
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In article <4f5puj$[e-mail]>, Brad Cuppy <[e-mail]> writes:

>; It's my understanding that the operation of a jammer per se is not
>; illegal, however, you can be ticketed for, (get this)
>;
>; "Interfering with an officer of the law in the performance of his
>: duties"
>;
>; Personally, I think I'd rather have the speeding ticket!
>:
>: How 'bout you?
>:
>
>If it's a misdemanor and not a felony, it would be cheaper than
>a speeding ticket after you add in the insurance hikes, points, etc.
>If the FCC comes in the picture, the speeding ticket is definitely
>better.

If it's a "laser" jammer, since it's not RF, it's my understanding that
the FCC wouldn't become involved with this.

However, transmitting on any RF frequency for which you are not authorized
can certainly lead to FCC intervention.....   and THAT would cost FAR more
than anything the police can cost you....


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ing.Gerald KLEIN)
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Distribution: world
Subject: radar warn.system
Date: 14 Feb 1996 10:07:11 GMT
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Hi!

I do not know if I am right here.
I hope so because it works like a scanner.
I am looking for a radar and laser warning system.
I heared there is one from U.S. or Can. - Valentine One ( X-Band 10,525 Ghz.,
K-Band 24,15 Ghz., Ka-Band 33,4 to 36 Ghz. and laserlight 950 nm).

Can anyone tell me where I can get it ?
Do anyone know something about this system?

Or is there a newsgroup on Internet?

please to my BOX

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Eveland)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
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[e-mail] (Bill Hammon) wrote:

>    -->Len Roberts, President Tandy Corp, and RadioShack

>You've got questions, we've got Imposters:

Cute

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>    -->Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 16:06:31 GMT

>You'd think Tandy would have it's own internet address.  Aren't they in Ft.
>Worth Texas?  Maybe Mr President is on vacation in Indiana, and is using
>his son's school account.  Yeah, that's it.
>Of course, I could be wrong.  If I am, My appologies to Mr Roberts.

I don't think you need to apologize to loudly, Tandy does have its own
address, and yes, they're in Ft. Worth.


----------------------------------------------------------
Scott Eveland               Ham Call:  KB0FKN
[e-mail]            Alternate:  [e-mail]
Public safety dude in Hastings, Nebraska.
Standard disclaimer
There can be only one.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:18 1996
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From: [e-mail](Frank Allen )
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got junk.
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Stopped into RS yesterday for a couple parts.
Two people(not together) trying to return  phone answering
devices that forwards to pager. Woman was calm but pissed. Man was
maniac, thought I would have to help restrain him.

I thought , what are the chances that RS would sell 2 items that don't
work as advertised? :)
Moral is:
Never buy at RS if it is available elsewhere!


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (William L. Chase)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Replacement ducky?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 19:43:01 GMT
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        Due to the confusion surrounding a holiday visit from my dad and new
(step)mom (a great lady!), I lost the original rubber duck antenna that came
with my BC-2500XLT. I see a nicely-advertised unit in the Grove catalog. It's
their ANT 14, an Austin Condor. Has a had any experience with this antenna?
Will it provide any better performance than a cheapy replacement duck?

        Thanks!
        Bill




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
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Subject: Re: Replacement ducky?
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In article <4fqpk5$[e-mail]>,
William L. Chase <[e-mail]> wrote:
>       Due to the confusion surrounding a holiday visit from my dad and new
>(step)mom (a great lady!), I lost the original rubber duck antenna that came
>with my BC-2500XLT. I see a nicely-advertised unit in the Grove catalog. It's
>their ANT 14, an Austin Condor. Has a had any experience with this antenna?
>Will it provide any better performance than a cheapy replacement duck?

Yes, it will perform better, but it is SIGNIFICANTLY larger and less
flexible. My favorite right-size duckie is the GRE all-band, availabable
from GRE direct (see their ads). CRB Research (the "Red top" ... it's
orange), or Radio Shack (PRO-34 replacement part).






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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:21 1996
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From: Joey Grey <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Req. Wisconsin Frequencies
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Could someone please post any frequencies of interest in the Sheboygan Wisc. A
rea?


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Todd)
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Subject: Rochester New York Scanner Frequencies!
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Anyone know where I can get them?

No, I do not want to go to radio shack, thanks anyway

Just looking for a simple list of good scanner frequencies for the
Rochester area.

Thanks!



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:22 1996
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From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Rochester New York Scanner Frequencies!
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Todd wrote:
>
> Anyone know where I can get them?
>
> No, I do not want to go to radio shack, thanks anyway
>
> Just looking for a simple list of good scanner frequencies for the
> Rochester area.
>
> Thanks!

        If you have Web access, go to http://www.frontiernet.net/~dstark/

        If not, email me and I'll tell you how to get the best book about it.

73 de Dave, NF2G
[e-mail]
http://www.frontiernet.net/~dstark/
Author/Editor "Scanner Master Upstate New York Guide"
Co-Editor "Monitor America"


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Neil Winer)
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Subject: RS PRO-39 FOR SALE
Date: 17 Feb 1996 03:24:05 GMT
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radio shack scanner for sale. Pro-39 200 channel.
Fast small dependable. New condition! With manual and
power adapter. 800 fully restored for cellmon.
$325 or best offer.





From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael J Funaro)
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Subject: Sale:Optoelectronics R-10 Intercepter
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I have a mint Optoelectronics R-10 FM Communications Intercepter.
Picks up any nearby FM signals from 30 mhz to 2.2 ghz. $300.
I also have 3 filters BLP70, BHP800, N100. $50 for all three.
If you have any questions please email me or call 515-961-6140.
73, Mike WA0SWJ
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Drew)
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Subject: Re: scanner amplifier
Date: 13 Feb 1996 11:16:53 GMT
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In article <4feogs$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>the mill TV antenna amplifier for the job.  It should be good from 50Mhz out
>to 512Mhz at 10 Db of gain.  Just be careful when using it in an area where

I was at RatShack and noticed they have an amp that covers 50 mhz to 890 mhz.
Don't remember the model number though. Seems it was about $25.00

Drew

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael A Kelliher)
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Subject: Scanner freq's in San Antonio
Date: 13 Feb 1996 16:42:31 -0800
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Does anyone know any good frequencies for scanners in the San Antonio
area? all help would be greatly appreciated..please email with responses


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark H. Michael)
Subject: Scanner Frequencys for Lexington, KY
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Does anybody have the scanner frequencys for the metropolitian
Lexington, KY area or know of a database or FTP site that does?
Please E-mail me at [e-mail] if you do.

Thanks



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
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Subject: Re: Scanner Frequencys for Lexington, KY
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Check out the following e-mail List Server. It's has a Scanner discussion
group for
Kentucky.

               [e-mail]

You can subscribe to it by sending a message with following text in the
body of
the message:

SUBSCRIBE KYSCAN Firstname Lastname




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tintin & Snowy)
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Subject: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
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        Today, when good ol' boy Billy Clinton visited the Portland and
Woodland area, I picked up traffic on the Clark County Sheriff net (the 155mhz

neighborhood) about an altercation involving a needed background check.
Standard stuff so far, but then the sheriff asked for an expedited check
claiming Secret Service involvement. My ears perked up at that.
        Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but couldn't

find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas or freqs

for this SS activity?


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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jeremy Boot)
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Subject: Server Problems, Radio Pages
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 23:07:10 GMT
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Some readers have been telling me they have had problems accessing my
pages.

        http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/

The local server has been having problems, so do please keep trying.

* The pages have an extensive list of links,
* an explanation of aspects of amateur radio,
* new special pages for SWLs (listeners) with broadcast web page
access,*
* an IRC link,
* a tour of local historical site near the QTH,
 * a mock exam,
* and even a history of Robert Burns, the Scots poet.

So it's worth the wait!

All welcome and I will reply to all e-mails sent through the pages.
2100 visitors to date (despite the recent server problems) since
January.
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:31 1996
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From: Evan Singer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: SFO Airline Company Frequencies
Date: 13 Feb 1996 20:53:11 GMT
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I will be at SFO later this month.  Am looking for company frequencies
(airlines ramps, operations, etc.)- VHF (129.0 to 132.0)

-Thanks




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:33 1996
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I will be at SFO later this month.  Am looking for company frequencies
(airlines ramps, operations, etc.)- VHF (129.0 to 132.0)

-Thanks




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dr. Kenneth R. Overly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: South Carolina frequencies?
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 21:43:09 GMT
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Does anybody have a list of frequencies for the upstate South Carolina
area? Specifically, the Anderson and Greenville areas. Or, does anyone
know of a web site that might have frequencies for South Carolina?
Thanks in advance.

Ken Overly
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:34 1996
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From: John Lloyd KE4UTX <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: South Carolina frequencies?
Date: 14 Feb 1996 16:16:19 GMT
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Try http://www.percomcorp.com

We I lived in Clemson most frequencies were in Police Call expect Clemson
University Police which is 460.925.

--
John Lloyd
Email - [e-mail]
Phone - 919-254-8021
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael G. Sisco)
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Subject: Tennessee freq. especially Nashville
Date: 14 Feb 1996 22:10:18 GMT
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does anyone have listings of freq for police, fire, emt for nashville
metro area?


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:36 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Toronto Fire Channel
From: [e-mail] (Paul Cordingley)
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Distribution: world
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Hi John,

-> fire and lots more. I think ch 6 may be the repeater that links to
-> the Ontario fire marshal common channel 154.07. They use this
-> repeater when they want to talk to adjacent fire departments.

Yep, Channel 6 is repeated onto the OFM channel, but it is also
TFD's simplex operational channel. TFD uses it for situations
like subway rescue calls where the normal repeater operation
won't work.

Regards
Paul


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:37 1996
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From: John Mckay <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Toronto Fire Channel 6
Date: 14 Feb 1996 13:57:53 GMT
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[e-mail] (Marg Eveleigh) wrote:
>
> Occasionally the fire department switches from tact 2 and 4 to "channel 6".
> I've been unable to locate it?  Does anyone have the frequency?
If you have www access go to http://www.interlog.com/~jmckay and follow
the scanner links to RON KATZ page. He has freq listings for toronto
fire and lots more. I think ch 6 may be the repeater that links to
the Ontario fire marshal common channel 154.07. They use this repeater
when they want to talk to adjacent fire departments.

John


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lennard voor den Dag)
Subject: UBC200XLT power problems
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I have some problems with my 200XLT. Let me describe the symptoms:

- I can only turn it on if I apply about 10 Volts for a second or so. After
this, it operates like normal at the normal 7.2 V battery power. In the
beginning, I could get it on by using the AC adaptor, which will increase the
battery pack voltage just a bit. Over time, the voltage needed to activate
the unit has increased to the 10 Volts it is now.

- Some programmed channels/modes seem to need more power than others,
sometimes even so much the unit turns itself off. Extremely annoying if I'm
carrying it around and don't have the 10 Volt power supply to 'kickstart' it.
I have to lock-out these channels or even the complete bank to prevent the
unit from turning itself off.


Can anyone shed a light on this? Can I repair this myself?



--
ST:CCG Card of the Day * http://www.metropolis.nl/~ldp/COTD.html
--




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tbear)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UBC200XLT power problems
Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Date: 15 Feb 1996 07:41:47 GMT
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Lennard voor den Dag ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I have some problems with my 200XLT. Let me describe the symptoms:

: - I can only turn it on if I apply about 10 Volts for a second or so. After
: this, it operates like normal at the normal 7.2 V battery power. In the
: beginning, I could get it on by using the AC adaptor, which will increase th
e
: battery pack voltage just a bit. Over time, the voltage needed to activate
: the unit has increased to the 10 Volts it is now.

: - Some programmed channels/modes seem to need more power than others,
: sometimes even so much the unit turns itself off. Extremely annoying if I'm
: carrying it around and don't have the 10 Volt power supply to 'kickstart' it
.
: I have to lock-out these channels or even the complete bank to prevent the
: unit from turning itself off.


: Can anyone shed a light on this? Can I repair this myself?



: --
: ST:CCG Card of the Day * http://www.metropolis.nl/~ldp/COTD.html
: --



--


I have a similar problem...where one of my battery packs works fine (since
I put new nicad solder packs into it) but the other pack that I replaced
the nicads with does not work on its own...The first one works whether the
transformer is plugged into it or not..
The second on only works when the 12v transformer is plugged into the back
and is supposedly charging.  When I unplug the transformer from the pack,
It turns off as if the batteries are dead(when I know the batteries are
good, or even overcharged slightly)

Does anyone know what components in the charging system of the battery
pack I might be able to replace or how to check them?
I have tried using two different transformers   :
1. a 12v dc 500mA transformer   and
2. a 12v dc 800mA transformer..............with the same results..............
......................I disabled the low battery signal on the radio to see
if it would make things better, but no change.

Any suggestions appreciated............perhaps running the battery down with
a light bulb and then trying charging again?




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lennard voor den Dag)
Subject: Re: UBC200XLT power problems
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Temp Berdan ([e-mail]) wrote:

>I've had repeated problems with two 200xlt batt. packs.
>Found the 12vdc male board mounted connector was the problem. It was
>coming loose and breaking the circuit board copper trace.

I had this problem too. I replaced the connector, and it's allright now.

My batterypack is not the problem. Even if I power my scanner straight from a
regulated power supply it won't switch on until I put about 9 or 10 Volts on
it. After this the batterypack will gladly power my scanner. That is, until I
scan past a channel in the 470 MHz range... bzzzt, my scanner powered off all
by itself.


--
ST:CCG Card of the Day * http://www.metropolis.nl/~ldp/COTD.html
--




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:41 1996
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From: Temp Berdan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UBC200XLT power problems
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 14:04:52 -0800
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Batt pack problems
>snip<###############################
I've had repeated problems with two 200xlt batt. packs.
Found the 12vdc male board mounted connector was the problem. It was
coming loose and breaking the circuit board copper trace.
After much trouble I was able to fix both by disassembling and
slobbering the hell out of the broken area.
Batt. pak #1 a-ok after 1 year. Battery pak #2's connector came loose
again after one weeks use! Haven't gone back in for rerepair yet.
I would have been better off if I had epoxied the connectors back on the
board as well.
I also have had both male connectors casings break apart.
Has anyone gotten any satisfaction from Uniden on this obvious poor
design problem?
TIA,
Temp


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:42 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden 800 numbers changed
Date: 14 Feb 1996 22:36:03 -0700
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Uniden/Bearcat owners

Uniden has changed the 800 numbers. The new numbers are 800 297-1023
for scanners, cordless phones, CB radios, and radar detectors;
800-364-1931 for commercial comm.; 800-364-1944 for cellular phones
and pagers; 800-586-0409 for marine products; and 800-261-9498 for
satellite products. Their FAX number is 800-323-2641. The numbers are
still as busy as ever and the conversion to a new computer system
seems painfully slow. The new direct number is 817-858-3300





From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:43 1996
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From: "David A. Lovell" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Uniden 800 numbers changed
Message-ID: <2107cc$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 18:56:01 GMT
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It appears that Uniden is moving its Indianapolis repair facility as well.
My understanding is that by March 1, they will have relocated to the Dallas/Ft
.Worth area.
New Address: 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard, Ft. Worth, TX  76155.
NOTE:  Electra Corporation is not moving :)  Our Address:
251 N. 300 W. Greenfield, IN  46140-8496
[phone]





From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:44 1996
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From: Bob Lyle <[e-mail]>
Organization: CRS Online's Frontier
Subject: Re: Vancouver BC listeners?-Cantel network modified?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 13 Feb 1996 01:47:27 GMT
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>   Hi there.   I am in Vancouver and have recently found that when I scan
>through the freqs below 880 (cantel) the voices seem to be much more
>distorted than they seemed about a week ago.  Anybody else notice this?
>Any possible explanations?  The distortion seems to sound like the channel
>is being  put through a "phlanger" or some sort of compressor.
>
>Scan Man

Cantel in Ontario has been doing this for some time now. They're simply not
re-transmitting the mobile's audio on the cell site transmit frequency.
Whether it's an attempt to make monitoring more difficult or only to reduce
sidetone and echo in the mobile user's ear I don't know. It's simply annoying.

Regards,

Bob


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (L. T. Randall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Virtual downconverter, PRO2035/PRO2042, what is it?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 19:07:33 -0700
Organization: Nyx.net, free public access to the Internet
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I was reading an article in a scanner magazine and there was an ad
offering a "virtual downconverter" for the PRO-2035 for $99.  This is
something to presumably allow less restrictions on access to the
800-900Mhz frequencies.

What do they give you for the $99?  Instructions on how to do it?  Do you
send your radio in and they fix it for you?

What about the PRO-2042, can the same virtual downconverter work with it?


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jens Brandt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wanted: Formula 1 Rac
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 00:06:00 +0200
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 -=> Quoting Shatter to All <=-

 Sh> From: [e-mail] (shatter)

 Sh> I am going to the Canadian Grand Prix Formula 1 race this June and
 Sh> want  to bring along my scanner...  I want to know if anyone knows
 Sh> where I can  obtain the race team freqs.

 Sh> Thanks
Hello there !
I visited the German grand prix 95 and i would advise you to serch in
the region of 430 - 460 Mhz.
But i am afraid they are scrambling their communication.

I only found one freq that i actually heard somthing on,
unfourtunly i dont recall witch freq this was.

If you would find out something WHAT SO EVER conserning motorsport, please
mail me ( a motorsport crazy guy ) on:

[e-mail]

Have fun !
Watching formula 1 is really somting special !

___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12








From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:47 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wanted: Fre
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 17:48:03 -0400
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I am travelling to Gatlinburg, TN over the weekend and am looking for scanner
frequencies for the area.

Areas of interest include Gatlinburg, the surrounding rural area, the Smoky
Mountain National Parks, and Tennessee State-Wide frequencies.

Please reply via E-mail to <[e-mail]>.  Thank you.

Clay



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Mantoudis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Which is better?  Pro60 or Pro26? -Replacing my Pro43  :-(
Date: 14 Feb 1996 16:45:39 GMT
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>>It costs $70 more.
>>Is it worth it to ya?
>>Good luck with your choice, it's not an easy one.
>
>Radio Shack's sale on the Pro-60 pushed me in that direction.
>
>Mike

        I ended up buying the PRO-60 also.  But if I had had the money, I
would have probably gone for the 26.  I have to say that I'm very happy
with my 60 though.  If you have the money, do consider the 26, because it
has some nice extra features like faster scanning, and frequency reception
up to 1300MHz and some more little differences.  Also, don't forget, many
scanner stores and mail order places actually sell the RS scanners much
cheaper than RS itself.

        Although, thinking about it, you could get yourself an AR2700 for
$347 right now from EEB.  Isn't that a much better scanner than the RS's?
Check out the ads in the current PopComm issue.

Mike


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark McAnally)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Windows database for scanner freqs.
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 16:06:59
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Could someone download this and then upload to AOL or attach to
news posting here please ??



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:50 1996
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From: Fred Gerbig <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Windows database for scanner freqs.
Date: 14 Feb 1996 19:27:20 GMT
Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736)
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Message-ID: <4ftd2o$g77$[e-mail]>

New Windows software for scanner frequencies. WinScan Version 1.1,
has fields like in the Radio Shack Police Call guide. Many
features, search, sort (by any field) print and more! Tested in
Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. Available on Compuserve in the Hamnet
forum. Also on the ARRL bulletin board at [phone] (no charge
to access files) find it in the General Intrest File area or
search for keyword scanner. File name is WSCAN.ZIP.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:51 1996
Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!venger.snds.com!usenet
From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: Uniden MR-8100 scanner w/software
Date: 13 Feb 1996 14:22:37 GMT
Organization: Sundstrand Corporation
Lines: 4
Message-ID: <4fq6rd$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: aero.snds.com
Mime-Version: 1.0
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Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:57413 rec.radio.scanner:45489 alt.radio.scanner:27450

   Looking for anyone that has a Uniden MR-8100 scanner with the
programming software for sale, or for any possible sources for one of
these units.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 14:01:51 1996
Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!uw-coco!uw-beaver!news.u.washington.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.emf.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!alpha1.csd.uwm.edu!not-for-mail
From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTD: Pro-2004/5
Date: 15 Feb 1996 07:20:41 GMT
Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Lines: 7
Message-ID: <4fums9$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.169.1
X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0]

Subj says it all. Must be in good shape.

Nate.


Thanks in advance.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:20 1996
From: ferno <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 20 Feb 1996 13:06:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4gd9j9$[e-mail]>
To: NEWS.REC.RADIO.SCANNER

RADIO SHACK PRO-23

HOW DO I MODIFY THIS SCANNER BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE. I PURCHASED IT
AFTER RS TOOK THEM OFF THE SHELVES AND DUMPED SOME FREQ. HELP PLEASE




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:20 1996
From: Marc Gauw <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: *** How to make the AR3000 IF more narrow ? ***
Date: 17 Feb 1996 08:05:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4g428i$[e-mail]>


I know that it should be possible to make the IF
of a AR3000 (normally 12 Kc for NFM and AM) more
narrow (4.3 Kc). This gives improvements in especially
Shortwave and Airband reception.
I know that firms like Bogerfunk (Switzerland) are
advertising with this (Deutch-Mark 150,-).

Only I like to do it myself, and preferably for free !

Therefore, maybe somebody knows the following :

* Is it possible to modify the IF of the AR3000 just by
  a switchable exchange of the current the SSB filter (4.3 Kc)
  and the normal IF filter (12 Kc) ?
  Or do I have to buy new extra filters ?

* Could somebody mail ([e-mail]) or fax me
  a swithing diagram how to do it myself ?

Marc Gauw, Holland





From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:22 1996
From: Marc Gauw <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: *** Need Narrow IF-scheme for AR3000 ***
Date: 14 Feb 1996 20:53:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4fti3n$[e-mail]>


I'm looking for a scheme how to make a "narrow IF" in
the AR3000

Please mail direct to my e-mail.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ronald Wiplinger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: *==* Happy New Lunar Year *==*
Date: 20 Feb 1996 22:59:35 +0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

**************** Happy New Lunar Year ****************
**            to you and your family !!             **
**       We wish you a prosperous coming year,      **
**              the year of the rat !!              **
**                                                  **
**                                          Ronald  **
**** http://www.trace.com.tw/HappyLunarYear.html  ****



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Buettner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: 2006 Scanner WANTED
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 14:38:34 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4favi1$[e-mail]>

In article <4favi1$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (t
bower) wrote:

+> Want to buy a 2006 Scanner....please email with prices....thanks....

Durham Radio Sales and Service still has them. Brand new and in the box.
No extra charge for cell mods!

I don't work there. I'm just a satisfied customer.

E-Mail: [e-mail]
WWW:    http://durhamnet.com/durham
phone:  [phone]
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*  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.                  *
********************************************************************
This message is copyrighted. Distribution of this message by Microsoft, its su
bsidiaries, or its software shall constitute a violation of my copyrights.  Mi
crosoft may license copyrights to my messages, for distribution only, for the
 sum of $1,000 US per day.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: 2006 Scanner WANTED
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 09:02:32 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4favi1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (John Buettner) wrote:

> In article <4favi1$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (t
> bower) wrote:
>
> +> Want to buy a 2006 Scanner....please email with prices....thanks....
>
> Durham Radio Sales and Service still has them. Brand new and in the box.
> No extra charge for cell mods!
>
Durham has them indeed, but the price is much more than what you might
suspect. I bought an OS535 from them at $319, but the final bill was
closer to $350. After telling me that the interface would be sent by
regular post (which took two weeks) at the usual postal rates, I found out
too late that they jacked up the price by $30! On top of that, you are
likely to get hit with customs fees, which for a 2006, I guess will be
around $20. That $379 scanner suddenly becomes a $450 scanner! Well, I've
lived and learn and I suggest that if you do business with Durham that you
press them for the precise price to avoid getting ripped off like I did.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (PJH)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 3000xlt - did I get a lemon?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 22:05:35 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fva1v$[e-mail]> <4g05do$[e-mail]>

Marshall:

What kind of battery life are you getting with the 3000XLT. I'm thinking
of buying one, but am somewhat put off by having to use a special battery
pack. I have an AOR 1000 that takes AA batteries, which can be found
everywhere.

Cheers,

PJ
[e-mail]

In article <4g05do$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (KE4ZNR) wrote:

> Brian,
> Looks like you got a lemon. I have had my BC3000xlt since it first
> came out and I have not had a problem with it!! :-)  The way I take it
> with me everywhere and use it so much I thought that It would not
> last a month. But it has surprised me and has kept scanning strong!!
> Return yours and don't let this one dud make you think that the
> 3000 is not a good scanner. It's great!!
> 73 and Happy Scanning!
> Marshall KE4ZNR        [e-mail]
> Proud Member: N. Carolina Triangle Area Scanner/Shortwave Group


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (KE4ZNR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 3000xlt - did I get a lemon?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 15:35:04 -0500
Message-ID: <4g05do$[e-mail]>
References: <4fva1v$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (KE4ZNR)

Brian,
Looks like you got a lemon. I have had my BC3000xlt since it first
came out and I have not had a problem with it!! :-)  The way I take it
with me everywhere and use it so much I thought that It would not
last a month. But it has surprised me and has kept scanning strong!!
Return yours and don't let this one dud make you think that the
3000 is not a good scanner. It's great!!
73 and Happy Scanning!
Marshall KE4ZNR        [e-mail]
Proud Member: N. Carolina Triangle Area Scanner/Shortwave Group


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:28 1996
From: David De Coons <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 4SALE PRO-2006 with OS456
Date: 19 Feb 1996 11:14:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4g9m2p$[e-mail]>

For Sale:

Pro-2006 with Optoscan 456 computer interface.
Scanner is original conditional except for install of Opto board.

Unit is perfect working condition and comes with software.

Asking $625 and includes 2nd day shipping in continental US

Please call Dave at (201)-896-0549 or email me at [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:29 1996
From: steve b <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 4SALE PRO-2006 with OS456
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 23:01:37 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g9m2p$[e-mail]>

David De Coons wrote:
>
> Pro-2006 with Optoscan 456 computer interface.
> Unit is perfect working condition and comes with software.

What software does it come with?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:30 1996
From: boblee <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 560 XLT -- ANY MODS?
Date: 17 Feb 1996 05:56:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4g3qlq$[e-mail]>

I HAVE A BEARCAT 560XLT AND WOULD LIKE ANY MOD'S AVAILABLE FOR IT.
EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS A SCANNER WITH A BILLION CHANNELS AND
WIDE COVERAGE BUT ONLY USE 10 OR SO CHANNELS.  IT IS FRUSTRATING,  BUT
I CAN'T GET ANYONE TO SELL OR TRADE IN THIS FAMILY.  ANY MOD KNOWN TO MAN
WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
      73'S -- KC7NIY
          CHUCK


E-MAIL  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chris Farrell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: [q] Tac 3 what is the technique
Date: 16 Feb 1996 17:22:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4g2ehf$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know what type of modulation and how the local PD tx/rx what they
call tac3.

On my BC200xl I receive static on the primary frequency.

Are they using digital modulation with the center frequency as a carrier.

Are they using some form on USB/LSB

I think if it was FM then I wouldn't be able to receive even the static.

Boy is that static (pink or is it white noise) annoying.  They definately get
100% modulation on tac3.

Could someone fill me in please.  Also if you know of a way to demodulate
then I would appreciate any info.

Chris



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (BucherJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AD: 1000's of mods available for ham & scanners
Date: 15 Feb 1996 06:45:04 -0500
Message-ID: <4fv6c0$[e-mail]>
References: <4d1i52$[e-mail]>

  For information about mods available send email back with the make and
model of your unit in the Subject.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:34 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Allen Osborne Assoc)
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4fmt29$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 23:17:28 GMT

In article <4fmt29$[e-mail]>, Mr.News <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>>
>>
>>Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
>>scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
>>450.7250 MHz. Given the wide spread between the frequencies,
>>I cannot understand what's causing this.
>
>What you are hearing is the "cueing" frequency for news and traffic
>reporters in the field. 450.725 is in the remote broadcast portion of
>the uhf band.
>
> You are hearing the "real time"program audio feed *before* it goes thru
>the delay system that folks hear on 640-AM. It can be  pretty funny to
>listen to as you can hear all the bad words and wild callers before they
>get "dumped" by the host with the delay system. You will also hear board
>ops and producers "override" the channel to give time cues to talent in
>the field. The coverage of 450.725 includes LA/Orange/Riverside/San
>berdo/Ventura and the coastal portions of San Diego county.
>
I suspect what you are describing is the "IFB", for interruptable feed
back signal, which is used by most of the stations to allow their remote
personnel not only hear what is going on the air, but to get instructions
from the station, such as the cues you noted.  Glad to hear KFI's freq.,
do you have any others of LA stations, especially the TV and news radio
stations?


>Mr.News
>(Distant cousin to Mr.KFI)
>

Mr. Listener, significant fan of KFI


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
Date: 17 Feb 1996 10:56:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4g4c8g$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f6tkn$[e-mail]> <4fcooj$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

 Steve says.....
>450.7250 is the STL (Studio to transmitter Link) frequency for KFI.

Not Quite....

The 450.725 is *NOT* an STL. 450.725 is a "cueing" frequency,it is used
for cues only. The STL freqs are in the 950mhz range and are very
directional(point to point). 450.725 is an omni signal and if it was
used for STL then you would hear all the producers and board-ops over
640-AM.

 This is not to say that 450mhz is not used for STL's in some
cases...but not in this case.

 The KFI STL freqs are listed on the "Percon" website.

Take care!

Mr.News,
(Who has a few friends in the KFI News Department)



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
Date: 17 Feb 1996 23:40:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5p1k$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4fmt29$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


>> You are hearing the "real time"program audio feed *before* it goes
thru
>>the delay system that folks hear on 640-AM. It can be  pretty funny to
>>listen to as you can hear all the bad words and wild callers before
they
>>get "dumped" by the host with the delay system. You will also hear
board
>>ops and producers "override" the channel to give time cues to talent
in
>>the field. The coverage of 450.725 includes LA/Orange/Riverside/San
>>berdo/Ventura and the coastal portions of San Diego county.
>>
>I suspect what you are describing is the "IFB", for interruptable feed
>back signal, which is used by most of the stations to allow their
remote
>personnel not only hear what is going on the air, but to get
instructions
>from the station, such as the cues you noted.

I was describing IFB,but IFB is more of a television term( I work in
TV)and I really have never heard radio folks(I used to work in radio)
call it IFB. I shyed away from usuing the term IFB since the post was
related to radio.

 Glad to hear KFI's freq.,
>do you have any others of LA stations, especially the TV and news radio
>stations?
> Mr. Listener

 Sure...the last time I was in L.A.(during Christmas) I noted the
following IFB frequencys....

KABC TV  450.225
KNBC TV  450.5625
KCBS-TV  450.6125

KCAL-TV SCA on TV-9
KGTV San Diego 450.600


Mr.News,
Loyal Minion to Mr.KFI








From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brent Corbin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???(KFI L.A.)
Date: 16 Feb 1996 19:41:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4g2mkt$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f6tkn$[e-mail]> <4fcooj$[e-mail]> <4fmtj1$[e-mail]>

At the risk of being the N'th person to provide a limited answer to
what's going on vis-a-vis KFI on 450.xxx ...

The 450.000-451.000 MHz range is allocated to broadcasters for
Remote Broadcast Pickup - typically, these frequencies are used to
coordinate live remote broadcasting (usually newsgathering, sometimes
special events, sports,...)

It's not all that uncommon to hear the broadcast audio retransmitted on
one of these frequencies - particularly around 5pm or 6pm 8*)  Typically
this retransmission ultimately winds up in the earphone of the person
actually doing the remote, multiplexed with cues from the studio
like 'you're almost up' and 'ok, wrap it up...' (or my favorite -
'we're cutting you off in 5... 4... 3... 2...')

It's been a few years since I last paid much attention to 450, but back
then it seemed like about half the TV stations simulcast for the full
duration of their newscasts, and the the others for the live-news segment
+- 15 minutes (One station simulcast for the full newscast +- 1.5 hrs)...

KFI is doing something wierd.  They're not simulcasting on a sporadic
basis, but rather full time.  At first glance, I'm tempted to suspect
they're using a 450 transmitter like a Studio-Transmitter-Link (STL),
but STL's are supposed to live up around 950MHz (I'm not sure that
'permanent' STL's are allowed in 450MHz).  I don't listen to KFI, but
they don't strike me as a station that does a lot of live-remotes (at
least not in the sense of requiring a permanent bc simulcast).  Maybe
some of their segments are coming from remote studios, and this provides
a feedback loop for those sites?  Or perhaps they're just taking advantage
of their 450 allocation to appeal to the techy types 8*(  There was a
station on the east coast that got popped years ago for doing essentially
just that...

At any rate - I hope this helps...         //Brent



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:38 1996
From: Henry Wysmulek <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Amplifiable anttena!
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 19:15:43 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fp164$[e-mail]>

CHECKOUT MAGAZINES LIKE POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OF THE
AMETEUR RADIO MAGAZINES AND YOU WILL FIND PLENTY OF ADS FOR
AMPLIFIERS THAT GO BETWEEN YOUR ANTENNA AND RECEIVER.


H. WYSMULEK
[e-mail]
BLUE SKY FREENET



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Maint)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Amplifiable anttena!
Date: 13 Feb 1996 03:38:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4fp143$[e-mail]>

Is there a amplifiable anttena I could use for my scanner.
I live on the second floor of a concret and steel star shaped building and
happen to be in the center of the star!
please e-mail if you don't mind


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Annoying beep from Pro-2026
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 02:11:28
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4eho0b$[e-mail]> <4g020r$[e-mail]>

In article <4g020r$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (C. G
lass) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (C. Glass)
>Subject: Re: Annoying beep from Pro-2026
>Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 19:34:03 GMT

>Just curious, would these mods work on a Pro-51?  The beep on that one

>is pretty annoying too.

>C.Glass>

You would need to look at a service manual to determine if this is possible on

a Pro-51.  All scanners are different!

Steve


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:41 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: Kakuk  Michael James <[e-mail]>
Subject: antenna
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 22:24:41 GMT

Hello, i am new to this scanner hobby,  I have an older (6 years old)
radioshack 20 channel scanner.  The only thing i use it for now is
once in a blue moon i listen cordless phones.  The antenna i use is the one
that came with the
scanner, but i have some sort of converter that i can use.  Can someone
help me out on making a better antenna for my scanner?

I know you can buy them, but are they easy to make yourself? Please help
me out and tell me where to find some info on making it.


Thanks,

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven C Passmore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: antenna length @ 161MHz ?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 02:16:47 -0800
Message-ID: <4fpoef$[e-mail]>

What length shouls I cut my antenna for optimized coverage around
161MHz? The documentation that came with the antenna says to cut it to
16" but to my calculations a 1/4 wave antenna at 161MHz should be 18.34"
I only have 29" to work with. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
   Steve Passmore
   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mitchell Bogh)
Subject: RE: antenna length @ 161MHz ?
Date: 19 Feb 96 07:02:33 -0800
References: <4fpoef$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Im quite sure that the formula for calculating the length of a
quarter length antenna is 234/f where f is the frequency in megahertz.

By my calculator 234/161 is 1.453ft this is approx 17.5 inches in
length.  It is quite possible that the length might have to be
modified
a small amount to include the mounting hardware above the connection of
the coaxial cable.

Hope this helps.  Mabey you could borrow a antenna analyzer from some
friendly ham operator.

Mitch  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ernest Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Antenna Suggestions for Military Aircraft Band?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 23:52:37 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4g8e45$[e-mail]>
References: <4fo8l3$[e-mail]> <4frgau$[e-mail]>

desense is caused by strong nearby transmitters. It will not be cured by
using a broad-band antenna like a disk-cone. You need to move away from
the strong transmitters or try to build or buy a filter to remove their
strong signal from you receiver. An antenna that is tuned for the
frequency you wish to listen might help depending on how strong the
desensing signals are. Hams have the same problem on two meter moble on
RT 270 in Maryland. There is a club that has developed filters for the
specific problem frequencies. I think it might be caused by a strong UHF
TV transmitter near RT 270. Email me If I hear more I will send you info.
The problem is that the filters would have to be custom made for the
interferring frequencies but maybe the design can be modified for your
use.


-
  ERNIE [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bruce W. Forsberg)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Anyboby have Grove FCC database for CA?
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 07:38:57 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anybody have a copy of the Grove FCC database on CDROM ? I would like to
get a printout of some frequencies. I don't know if the software can do this b
ut
I would like to get all of the frequencies within a 1 mile radius of a LAT/LON
.
If this can be done and you could email me the results I would really apprecia
te
it. We are trying to locate the source of some interference to our Amateur rad
io
repeater. The repeater is on Santiago Peak here is CA and the LAT/LON is:
LAT:  33-42-41
LON: 117-33-08

Thanks,  Bruce Forsberg  WB6IZG


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:45 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR-8000 Celluar Mod?
Date: 14 Feb 1996 18:42:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4fu319$[e-mail]>

I am considering purchasing an AR-8000 and I was wondering if there is
a mod to restore celluar to this unit?
THANKS!




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:46 1996
From: "David L. Bernstein" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR-8000 Celluar Mod?
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 20:27:43 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fu319$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> I am considering purchasing an AR-8000 and I was wondering if there is
> a mod to restore celluar to this unit?
> THANKS!

It can be easily modified with the assistance of a computer control
program such as AR80000 ToolKit (available on the www) or by cloning
another person's scanner. You will need the computer interface for the
former and the correct cloning cable for the latter.

   --- David


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:47 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Yuppie Scum)
Subject: AR800 : need manual
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 00:15:11 GMT

I recently purcahsed a used scanner from Grove: an AOR AR800 (yes, that's
eight-hundred).  Unfortunately, it didn't come with a manual.  Does anyone
know where I could find a manual either on-line or for purchase?

Also, the battery life on the unit seems to be very short.  Any pointers to
accessories for the AR800 (yes, that's eight-hundred) would be wonderful...

                --Eric
--
# [e-mail] ----------------------------------------- Eric Stenson #
# "Underdeadline pressure for the next week.  If you want something, it   #
#  can wait.  Unless it's blind screaming paroxysmally hedonistic" --Anon #


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:48 1996
From: Jim Dantin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 database program
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 20:10:46 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Norman Beaulac wrote:
> Hi Jim. I'm interested in this program....But I do not have AOL or Compuserv
e
> or Prodigy....The only contact is through a buletin board... Now!! I know yo
u
> left the address, but from a buletin board,
> how do I access this program??? Your help would greatly be appreciated....
> Thanks, Norman

I tried to email you but couldn't - try emailing me directly and we'll
work something out.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Attn: Monroe Twp. Listeners
Date: 17 Feb 1996 22:57:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5mhn$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

    It would help if we had the state, or at least the country. A check of
two atlases provided no clue. However, assuming it's in the USA, the reference
to 500 and 508 MHz frequencies would appear to indicate the Philadelphia metro
area. The range covered by TV channels 14-20 (470-512 MHz) is available in
certain large metro areas, and Philly has Ch 19 & 20 allocations.

    In the UHF-TV shared band, mobiles are 3 MHz above the base, so for the
frequencies mentioned:
        Base - 500.4375   Mobile - 503.4375
               508.4625            511.4625  (511.4265 was probably a typo)
               508.4875            511.4875
The 508 MHz freqs. are drawn from the General Access Pool, so the best place
to look for additional channels is 506.3125 - 508.9875 MHz. Since assignments
are usually made in asscending order, at 25 kHz steps, check 508.4125, .4375,
.5125, .5375, etc. In particular, it would appear that 500.4375 may have been
a typo for 508.4375.
                                                           /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:50 1996
From: Tim Glen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: phl.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Attn: Monroe Twp. Listeners
Date: 18 Feb 1996 18:17:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4g7qfe$buk$[e-mail]>
References: <4g3nvm$[e-mail]>

Monroe Twp, NJ


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:51 1996
From: Mike <fam5@.tdi.net>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,phl.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Attn: Monroe Twp. Listeners
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 96 20:33:13 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g0mtl$o9$[e-mail]>


WHICH MONROE TWP ARE YOU ASKING ABOUT? I'M IN MONROE TWP, MI AND NO OF AT
LEAST 5 OTHERS IN U.S. IT'S A BIG WORLD OUT THERE PERHAPS BEING MORE SPECIFIC
WILL BRING BETTER RESULTS.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:52 1996
From: Tim Glen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: phl.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Attn: Monroe Twp. Listeners
Date: 16 Feb 1996 01:33:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4g0mtl$o9$[e-mail]>

Is there any scanner listeners that know what
the freq. is for Monroe Twp. Channel 36 ???

Here are the ones I know of already that are not
it.

508.4625 Channel 1
508.4875 Tac 2
511.4265 I have never heard anything on this.
511.4875 I have never heard anything on this.
155.8650 I have never heard anything on this.
500.4375>> I have heard some talk but it has been staticy, These
503.4375>> are also used by Evesham Twp which is not too far away
>> and may be interfering.


PLEASE HELP!!!!
[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:53 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: Steve Giron <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: AUTO RACING FREQUENCIES
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ev53s$[e-mail]> <4f4nk7$[e-mail]> <4fircs$[e-mail]> <4fm9vr$[e-mail]> <4g27j2$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 23:18:23 GMT

ROSS LANE wrote:
>
> Saint Petersburg, Fl will sponsor a SCCA Pro-Series Trans-Am
> Championship Race on 2/23-25/96 through the downtown streets of the
> city.  Does anyone out there have any frequencies associated with this
> race series?  Some of the drivers listed in the promotional material
> are Greg Pickett, Paul Gentilozzi and Ron Fellows.  Any help woud be
> most welcome.

Contact 1-800-RACE-FAN.

Steve


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:54 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Kevin Brose)
Subject: BC 2500 for sale
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 18:07:39 GMT


Greetings scanner fans.

I have a Uniden Bearcat 2500 XLT scanner for sale. The unit is
unmodified and includes extra battery pack and service manual. I have
had the unit for two years now and it has worked perfectly.

The scanner is like new and includes original box and packaging.

$175 takes all.

E-mail me at [e-mail]

- Kevin



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Oliver)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC145XL Help
Date: 15 Feb 1996 01:01:22 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4fu0l2$[e-mail]>

I need help, I just recently recieved a Bearcat BC145XL and I want to
know what I can do with it. I listen to fire and police, but I want to
listen to cell phones and cordless phones. What do i have to do to listen
to these frquencies and I would also like to know what a mod is. I hope
someone out there can help and if you can, can you tell me how much it is
worth.

Thanks,

  JOHN OLIVER  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:58 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC220XLT MODS?
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 01:06:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4gb369$[e-mail]>

Anyone know of any BC220 XLT mods? I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanx  email [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Roger W. Wobig)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC2500XLT FOR SALE
Date: 18 Feb 1996 03:38:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4g66vd$[e-mail]>

I have a bc-2500xlt for sale.  The unit is 10 months old and in excellent
condition, not a scratch on it.  Everything's in the origional box
(charger, antenna, battery, and manual) just as I received it.
$225.00 or best offer.
Please e-mail me at: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Roger W. Wobig)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC2500XLT FOR SALE
Date: 19 Feb 1996 10:29:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4g9jdn$[e-mail]>

I have a bc-2500xlt for sale.  The unit is only 10 months old and in
excellent condition, not a scratch on it.  It's in it's origional box
with everything it came with (carrying case, charger, battery pack, and
antenna).  $225.00 or best offer.

please e-mail me at: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (James G. Edmondson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: BC9000XLT Memory Retention Time
Date: 18 Feb 1996 16:08:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4g7it8$[e-mail]>

Does anybody know how long the 9000 will retain memory information when
disconnected from a power source?



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Scott)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BCT7 mods wanted
Date: 17 Feb 1996 17:03:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4g51oe$[e-mail]>
References: <4fobji$[e-mail]> <4fs01h$[e-mail]>

In article <4fs01h$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Steve, I'm looking for the same thing...just started looking today...if I
>find anything I'll let you know...hope you'll do the same for me...tnx,
>jim
>


We might as well start a club!  I equally am interested in any MODs for my
BCT7.  Hopefully, enough of us are interested to spark something for our
scanners.

Scott in Omaha



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lance Craig)
Subject: Best sub $200 handheld scanner?
Date: 18 Feb 96 07:33:42 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

I'm looking to spend less than $200 on a handheld and I'd like
oppinions on what to buy.
I'll be using it to listen to police, fast food, security, cordless,
etc... I wouldn't mind full 800MHz coverage, but I don't expect I'll
get that for less than $200. I would consider non-US versions for
full 800MHz. I would like it to be small enough to be easily carried
around in a pocket (without looking like you've got a thermos in your
pants.) I've considered a Bearcat SC150 - is there a non-US version
of this unit? Should I consider a Radion Shack unit?

Thanks for comments
Lance


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:03 1996
From: Joe Goldsberry <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best sub $200 handheld scanner?
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 20:17:15 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I've found the Radio Shack PRO-46 to be a good scanner for under $200.00,
and it has 900 mhz. The only problems I've had is the display is hard to
see, and it's too easy to accidently push a button (and lock out a bank
of channels) when putting the scanner in your pocket.

Joe,
Freelance News Photog


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best sub $200 handheld scanner?
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:31:49 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Joe Goldsberry <[e-mail]> wrote:

> I've found the Radio Shack PRO-46 to be a good scanner for under $200.00,
> and it has 900 mhz. The only problems I've had is the display is hard to
> see, and it's too easy to accidently push a button (and lock out a bank
> of channels) when putting the scanner in your pocket.
>
> Joe,
> Freelance News Photog

I don't know if Danmark is still selling refurb-ed BC200XLTs but that's a
good choice for under $200 ($179, the last time I checked).

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:04 1996
From: Denny Alford <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Best VOX circuit "add-on" ?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 01:25:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5v76$[e-mail]>

I need recommendations for a good VOX circuit to be used as an add-on
device.

Any replies appreciated.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:05 1996
From: Roland S Geter PhD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,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.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Broadcasting Radio Station Database for you......
Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:47:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4g4170$[e-mail]>
References: <4fme8u$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hi Chuck,

Let's try to get the database over here on this provider, OK?

Thanks
Roland S Geter PhD
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:06 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.misc,sci.electronics.repair,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cassette Tape Greater then 120 min
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 20:44:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5el0$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f0orm$[e-mail]> <4f4mlt$[e-mail]> <4f73e5$[e-mail]>

Its kind of expensive, but C. Crane company in Fortuna, California
sells a machine called talk radio recorder. Uses standard 90 minute
cassete to record 3 hours. Has a built in radio and mic. Runs on ac or
internal batteries and you can even even get an adapter to play
through you car tape player. Hope this helps.

Mike



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:08 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.misc,sci.electronics.repair,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cassette Tape Greater then 120 min
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 96 06:40:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4g6ip5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f0orm$[e-mail]> <4f4mlt$[e-mail]> <4f73e5$[e-mail]> <4g5el0$[e-mail]>

In article <4g5el0$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>Its kind of expensive, but C. Crane company in Fortuna, California
>sells a machine called talk radio recorder. Uses standard 90 minute
>cassete to record 3 hours. Has a built in radio and mic. Runs on ac or
>internal batteries and you can even even get an adapter to play
>through you car tape player. Hope this helps.
>
>Mike
>
 i believe alot of portable tape recorders do have spped settings on
them...i had a micro cassette recorder with a 1/2 speed on it and it
wasnt very expensive either...

1╛
|It's under construction...         |
|Information Is Power !             |


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian J. Rueger)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.misc,sci.electronics.repair,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cassette Tape Greater then 120 min
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 16:46:11 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4f73e5$[e-mail]> <4g4vec$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (EComer7) pounded on the keyboard and wrote:

>It is my understanding that a tape (cassette) longer than 120 minutes
>would be so thin that it would be subject to breakage.
>The VCR idea sounds like the cheapest and easiest way to go.
>Good Luck,
>Ellison

Ellison, et al.,

I guess that I should jump back in here and thank everyone for their replies
concerning my original post.

I probably messed up by not stating my main purpose for wanting a tape with
a capacity greater than 120 minutes.  My main reason was portability and it
would be kinda tough totting a VCR around the house or while
jogging/walking.

Cheers

Brian
--
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Paramedic/Firefighter |  Medic-7 (Advanced Life Support)  |   Hampton, Virgini
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (EComer7)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.misc,sci.electronics.repair,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cassette Tape Greater then 120 min
Date: 17 Feb 1996 11:23:40 -0500
Message-ID: <4g4vec$[e-mail]>
References: <4f73e5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (EComer7)

It is my understanding that a tape (cassette) longer than 120 minutes
would be so thin that it would be subject to breakage.
The VCR idea sounds like the cheapest and easiest way to go.
Good Luck,
Ellison


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Deon Maree)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.misc,sci.electronics.repair,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cassette Tape Greater then 120 min
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 15:04:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd5u9$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f0orm$[e-mail]> <4f4mlt$[e-mail]> <4f73e5$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Scot E. Wilcoxon) wrote:

>Try a pawn shop or used electronics store, as what you want is a used VCR.
>That will give you 6 to 8 hours of audio.
>--
>Scot E. Wilcoxon       [e-mail]
>       Laws are society's common sense, written down for the stupid.
>       The stupid refuse to read.        Their lawyers read to them.

        I know that you can get modified audio tape recorders
        ( speed slowed down a certain percentage) from
        places that deal in bugging equipment-( "Spy Shop's").
        These units can record up to 3-4 hours (with some loss of
        sound quality). They are used for phone bugging recordings.

        Try http://www.tscm.com for info.

        Alternatively we made our own unit by taking a standard
        piano type portable recorder, opening up the little plate
        that covers the motor and modified the feedback resistor
        value on the electronic speed-control circuit. This resistor
        normally is in series with the speed adjustment pot (assuming
        a standard motor with electronic speed control). We also
        found that adding a 1n400x series diode between the regulator
        and motor terminal ( in-line with say the +ve terminal ) reduces
        the speed without loss of start-up torque.( You can also try
        and fit more than one diode in series without modification to
        the regulator circuit. In our application we needed adjustable
        speed from standstill to full speed)

        Regards Deon

        Electronic Designs & Measurement
        [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sasa Grgasovic)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CB's(I know) being modified by out-of-range crystals?
Date: 20 Feb 1996 10:31:35 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gc7u7$[e-mail]>
References: <4frlcq$[e-mail]> <4fs0jc$[e-mail]>

XTrenched ([e-mail]) wrote:
:   I got really bored one day and began to think. Back when I was playing
: with CB's, I had to put in crystals for each channel. It finally clicked
: then that the crystal rating in Mhz was the same frequency the CB
: broadcast on(I'm almost positive)
:   Now, obviously, it won't be efficient, but shouldn't you be able to get
: a say 832.xx crystal and plug it into the tx side to be able to talk on
: cell phone frequencies?
: This is, of course, only a quest for curiousity and I in know way want to
: do anything illegal...I guess

Hehe... I hope this is not some kind of a joke. No u can't. The biggest
difference normal CB can tolerate is some -+0.6mhz. ~800 mhz is just too
much for it, but U can modify some commercial radios (Motorola or such a
stuff) and actually talk with others using cell phones. It works for ATF2
(~400 mhz). But of course that's illegal and U wouldn't do such a things?
Or U would? :-).
--


--Maniac ContactInfo---------------------------------------------
mail :[e-mail]  URL: http://jagor.srce.hr/~sgrgasov
phone:[phone]  IRC:sysop  radio:3.6666mhz USB, 27.025mhz AM
      001/345-XXX              169.000mhz FM +4.5 CTCSS: 141.3
-----------------------------------=GENOCIDE technologies=-------



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (anonymous)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cellular Frequencies???
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 05:50:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdtjk$[e-mail]>

I suspect this is naughty, but since I just purchased a 2006
w/cellular restored, my inquiring mind wants to know where I can
obtain cellular frequencies so I can try it out.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cellular Frequencies???
Date: 21 Feb 1996 07:17:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4gegus$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

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      Use

        800-832    869.040 - 870.000     A - RCC     voice
          1-312    870.030 - 879.360     A - RCC     voice
        313-333    879.390 - 879.990     A - RCC     data
        334-354    880.020 - 880.620     B - Telco   data
        355-666    880.650 - 889.980     B - Telco   voice
        667-716    890.010 - 891.480     A - RCC     voice
        717-799    891.510 - 893.970     B - 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 [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless Phones?
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 06:40:29 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4em4jv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fkv8c$[e-mail]> <4g6vpc$[e-mail] <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:


> People have to start looking at where messages come from.  Freq's are not
> standard all over the world!  The person who entered the message was in
> Austrailia where freq's for cordless phones are in that range.
>
> Peace from Canada, where cordless is in the 46mhz range.  And 75 and 900 bla
h
> blah blah.

Ouch! You're absolutely correct. I've been trying to cure that American
myopia that I was born with for years. I'll try harder.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:16 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Clifton T. Sharp)
Subject: Re: Cordless Phones?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fkv8c$[e-mail]> <4g6vpc$[e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 01:04:27 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>Peace from Canada, where cordless is in the 46mhz range.  And 75 and 900 blah

>blah blah.

Where around 75? I have a friend (here in the Chicago area) who I've
been calling crazy because he claims his phone is there and NOT around
forty-mmmmph megaHertz. Maybe he got a Canadian model somehow.

--
   Cliff Sharp                  There are days when no matter which
     WA9PDM                      way you spit, it's upwind.
  [e-mail]       --The First Law of Reality


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:17 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Data Skip on BC3000XLT?
Date: 19 Feb 1996 23:06:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4gavpu$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Will the data skip feature on the BC 3000XLT skip over pager interference
and/or control signals in trunked systems?



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:18 1996
From: Scott Ryan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Daytona Freqs.
Date: 15 Feb 1996 20:15:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4g049n$[e-mail]>

Anyone have the latest Nascar frequencies for Daytona?



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:19 1996
From: Jim Dantin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Diamond D130J discone antenna
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 16:09:29 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g4uab$[e-mail]>
To: Richard Headley <[e-mail]>

Richard Headley wrote:
>
> I live in nyc and I would like to know if there are any radio outlets
> where i can buy the Diamond D130J discone antenna.  If not where can I
> order it.

Try the Ham Station, Evansville Indiana
[phone]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Drugged Driving (Was Larsen Antenna)
Date: 17 Feb 1996 10:43:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4g4bfp$[e-mail]>
References: <4ea07f$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4eqdpa$[e-mail]> <4f928p$[e-mail]> <4faevk$[e-mail]> <4fehk1$[e-mail]> <4fhbmo$[e-mail]> <4fscj6$[e-mail]> <4fummf$[e-mail]>

In article <4fummf$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says..

>>In article <4fhbmo$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] asks Mr News
to...
>>
>>>Please provide some documentation for this claim.
>
>[ Anecdotes nowhere resembling "documentation" deleted ]

Just what do you want Anthony...the copies of the videotape or how about
the court transcripts. I would be happy to provide those to you for a
fee.

>>Before you post statements like this  I would suggest you talk to your
>>local State Trooper/Highway Patrol Officer/E.M.S. professional or an
>>Emergency Room Doctor...If they can't cite many cases of "drugged
>>drivers" then ask a local TV or Newspaper Photographer.
>
>Sure. Let's asked someone really unbiased without an axe to grind
>while we're at it, too.

Is this your "Flame"?

Where was the bias??? I posted *DOCUMENTED FACT* ie:"the use of
documentary evidence" are court transcripts a document? Is a videotape a
document? Is a hard copy of my posted article a document?

Yes to all!


I suggest you return to "Flame School" and try again when you have a
better idea on how to flame me properly!

I will be here waiting.


Mr.News,
News Documentarian(go look it up!)




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:21 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (David Harmon)
Subject: Re: Drugged Driving (Was Larsen Antenna)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ea07f$[e-mail]> <4fscj6$[e-mail]> <4fummf$[e-mail]> <4g4bfp$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 20:20:43 GMT

In article <4g4bfp$[e-mail]>, Mr.News <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>Where was the bias??? I posted *DOCUMENTED FACT* ie:"the use of
>documentary evidence" are court transcripts a document? Is a videotape a
>document? Is a hard copy of my posted article a document?

The remark in question was,
      "drugged drivers cause as many accidents if not more than drunk
drivers."

The evidence cited to support this claim was partial mention (i.e. no exact
Who What When Where Why) of four (4) incidents, and NO references to any
specific sources of the info.  Assuming that this is the best you can do,
you have DISproved your thesis, since there are lots more than four
accidents caused by drunks over the same time span.

Documentary evidence for a claim like this would probably consist of
  - The total number of accidents caused by drugged drivers in a
particular time frame, with either a detailed description of how you did
the original research to determine this OR a bibliographic citation to
the published source you quoted from.
  - The number of accidents due to drunks in the same period, with the
same kind of support.
  - Subtract the first number from the second.

No number of annecdotes that you can post in a newsgroup are going to
have any relevance to the relative rate of occurance of the two kinds of
accidents.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lance Craig)
Subject: Re: DTMF
Date: 18 Feb 96 07:19:22 -0800
References: <4fm0ts$[e-mail]> <4fqh0c$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

This page has a link to a Sound Blaster DTMF decoder. I've downloaded
it but haven't tried it yet:

http://www.zianet.com/files/users/kc5kto/scanner.html

Good luck
Lance


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (ZARGON1011)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: DTMF Decoding
Date: 14 Feb 1996 22:15:45 -0500
Message-ID: <4fu8h1$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ZARGON1011)

I'm looking for a windows program that can decode DTMF tones when input
through my sound card. Anything out there?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (PDRUNEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: DTMF Program/Schematics
Date: 18 Feb 1996 02:20:09 -0500
Message-ID: <4g6jv9$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PDRUNEN)

Hello everyone,

I have a DTMF program and the associated schematic free to anyone
interested.  The hardware is a simple two chip circuit which
connects into your existing Parallel port, the port where the printer
is connected.

The schematics are in a GIF format so you need a GIF viewer.

If you want it, e-mail me at [e-mail] and I will send it
via the Internet!

Paul


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (J.R. Pitts)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Evangelism (was "Re: Frewquency <sic> Ban?"
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 06:30:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4g6h2t$[e-mail]>
References: <4g1f5r$[e-mail]> <4g4eik$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>> "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
>> Romans 10:13

>#######################################
>I think religious freedom ought to be akin to a "non-smoking" area.  If
>we're not into it, WHY *must* we find it in the rec.radio.scanner
>newsgroup?

It's a .sig; not the end of the world. Geez, get a grip.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Arnie B.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Evangelism (was "Re: Frewquency <sic> Ban?"
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 11:21:05 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g1f5r$[e-mail]> <4g4eik$[e-mail]>

In article <4g4eik$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Wwhitby) wrote
:

> ICOM has eliminated the entire 800 mhz range on their receivers.
>
                              <snip>
> "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
> Romans 10:13

#######################################
I think religious freedom ought to be akin to a "non-smoking" area.  If
we're not into it, WHY *must* we find it in the rec.radio.scanner
newsgroup?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Whitehurst)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Evangelism (was "Re: Frewquency <sic> Ban?"
Date: 18 Feb 1996 22:33:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4g89fi$[e-mail]>
References: <4g1f5r$[e-mail]> <4g4eik$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>In article <4g4eik$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Wwhitby)
wrote:
>

>I think religious freedom ought to be akin to a "non-smoking" area.  If
>we're not into it, WHY *must* we find it in the rec.radio.scanner
>newsgroup?
I think this was a .sig (signature) .... :)



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: F1 racing team video
Date: 18 Feb 1996 05:18:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4g6cru$[e-mail]>
References: <4g64p7$[e-mail]>

In article <4g64p7$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]? says...
>
>Does anyone know the frequincies used by the on-board
>cameras used by the racing teams? I'm sure this is
>country specific, as the equiptment would be supplied and
>installed by the appropriate TV station responsible for
>the race coverage, but if anyone knows the usual band
>for these, and other portable RF video links (EG at other
>sporting events like golf etc) I would like some hints.


 Unless you have a reciever *and* are in-line with the signal you will
be pretty much out of luck.

I don't have the specific freqs handy but look around...

2ghz Portable ENG,newsvans and helos 7 channels

6 and 7 ghz fixed links/old newsvans

13 ghz short hop fixed links/"shoebox" portables

28 ghz fixed link/short hops

There are a few more areas,but these are the most common.


Mr.News
(News Photographer/Live Truck Operator)




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:28 1996
From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: F1 racing team video
Date: 18 Feb 1996 03:00:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4g64p7$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know the frequincies used by the on-board
cameras used by the racing teams? I'm sure this is
country specific, as the equiptment would be supplied and
installed by the appropriate TV station responsible for
the race coverage, but if anyone knows the usual band
for these, and other portable RF video links (EG at other
sporting events like golf etc) I would like some hints.
 Thanks.

TD.




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fastfood Repeaters???
Date: 17 Feb 1996 13:43:48 -0500
Message-ID: <4g57l4$[e-mail]>
References: <4g39ol$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)

Is there a Web or FTP site where I can download that chart of fast food
frequencies?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:30 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fastfood Repeaters???
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 11:52:06 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g39ol$[e-mail]> <4g57l4$[e-mail]>
To: Ukfan1a <[e-mail]>

Ukfan1a wrote:
>
> Is there a Web or FTP site where I can download that chart of fast food
> frequencies?

Check out the following URL's:

http://www.li.net/~j4dice/scanning_info/fastfood.html

http://www.SineWave.com/chelsea/fast.html

http://www2.cy-net.net:80/users/kg5ai/freqs/fastfood.html


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:31 1996
From: JRM <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FDNY Box Program for Windows
Date: 20 Feb 1996 04:53:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4gbk4l$[e-mail]>

For any FDNY radio listeners out there, I highly recommend for enjoyment
the purchase of the FDNY Box Program.

The Windows Program allows you to select a boro and enter in the box
number which will provide you with the cross streets and any additonal
info.

** Example **

Queens      Box: 0269

Crash Box
JFK International Airport
** Automatic 2nd Alarm **



The program will also allow you to enter to search strings in searching
for boxes which can be searched either by one boro at a time or all
boros.

The program runs $20.00 and has a 10-Code list built in.  I am not the
one selling it, but just an avid listener recommending it.

Send a check made payable to Lewis Kopp to:

FDNY BOX PROGRAM
PO BOX 650434
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365


He has a swareware version available for downloading on AOL.  I
downloaded and used it and have ordered the actual version.

If you have any other questions regarding it, I would be happy to answer
them.

Lewis Kopp can be reached by E-mail at [e-mail] or
[e-mail].

"10-75"

JRM



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jason)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Freq for Dillon, MT
Date: 21 Feb 1996 11:54:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4gf169$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hi,
I'm looking for a list of frequencies for the Dillon/Beaverhead County
Montana area.

e-mail responses would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Jason Mohler
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
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+-------------------------------------------------------------+
|       The writing on the wall is a mirror to our soul.      |
+-------------------------------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:33 1996
From: Don L Barker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: frequencies used by local law inforcement
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 00:48:08 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have been given a programmable scanner and want to communicate with
someone in Santa Cruz California to determine which channels to monitor
for maximun interest, x loaner @ IX.NETCOM.COM.  THANKS.. DON


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:34 1996
From: [e-mail](Robert Weber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency Inversion Decrambling
Date: 15 Feb 1996 18:16:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvta1$[e-mail]>
References: <4fu4ln$[e-mail]>

In <4fu4ln$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Eric) writes:
>
>I would like to know how to descramble signals that have been through
>frequency inversion.  The signal in question sound like a ssb signal
>with the reciever on the wrong sideband.  In other words, the low
>frequencies are high, and the highs frequencies are low.  I know that
>there are circuits available to undo this in kit form, but all I need
>is a schematic of the circuit.   Can anyone help?
>
>-- Eric
>
>Eric Yagerlener
>[e-mail]
>

I know of 3 sources for audio scrambler/descramblers.
1. The Fall 1994 issue of Electronics Hobbyists handbook (put out by
Popular Electronics)has a construction article on building an analog
version using op-amps and National Semiconductors balanced mod.demod.
ICs.  A kit of parts is available from Weeder Technologies, P.O.Box
421, Batavia, OH 45103 for $29.00 and the pcb for an additional $14.00.
 Or get it fully assembled for $69.00 plus $3.50 S&H.

2. The December 1993 issue of Electronics NOW has a construction
article on building a digital version.  A kit of parts is available
from North Country Radio, P.O.Box 53, Wykagyl Station, New Rochelle, NY
10804 for $59.00 plus $3.50 S&H.

3. Ramsey Electronics (1-800-446-2295) has model SS-70A Speech
Descrambler/Scrambler as a kit for $39.95 plus $14.95 for a case.  Or
fully assembled for $79.95 plus $4.50 S&H.

Bob.....


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Eric)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequency Inversion Decrambling
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 02:09:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4fu4ln$[e-mail]>

I would like to know how to descramble signals that have been through
frequency inversion.  The signal in question sound like a ssb signal
with the reciever on the wrong sideband.  In other words, the low
frequencies are high, and the highs frequencies are low.  I know that
there are circuits available to undo this in kit form, but all I need
is a schematic of the circuit.   Can anyone help?

-- Eric

Eric Yagerlener
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:37 1996
From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency Inversion Decrambling
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 00:16:24 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fu4ln$[e-mail]> <4g0k46$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


>I've had success in decoding Frequency Inversion Scrambled cordless phones
>with my ICOM R7000 by going to the USB of the frequency and offsetting it
>by 1.5 to 2.2 khz.  This trick also works with my AOR1500, but using the
>BFO.
>
>I also have a decoder that I purchased in 1982 (which was legal back them)
>and it
>really didn't perform any better than my trick of using USB on my ICOM

I heard my police use it on one of there frequencys. It got me mad
becuase its so easy to decode, but I do not have a decoder, so they
actually got me. Does any one have an web address, 1-800 number for a
catalog (or just to order it) or a frequency inversion system?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency's for Atlanta
Date: 17 Feb 1996 18:11:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4g55p9$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

A file of 980+ annotated Atlanta area frequencies is available at:

    ftp://oak.oakland.edu  /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/  atlanta.freq
  or
    CompuServe  HamNet Forum  Lib 2   ATL-AR.ZIP
                                                        /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (JRosariojr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency's for Atlanta
Date: 17 Feb 1996 04:51:20 -0500
Message-ID: <4g48eo$[e-mail]>
References: <4g3okh$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JRosariojr)

What in atlanta? malls police ems utility airport  what freq are you
looking for?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wwhitby)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frewquency Ban?
Date: 17 Feb 1996 06:35:48 -0500
Message-ID: <4g4eik$[e-mail]>
References: <4g1f5r$[e-mail]>

ICOM has eliminated the entire 800 mhz range on their receivers.



Warren Whitby
[e-mail] - 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 [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jonah Gruda)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Frewquency Ban?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 03:43:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4fua5g$[e-mail]>

Could someone inform me on this issue!  Someone told me that scanners
that are now sold do not tune into cellular frequencies (800Mhz).  They
told me that there is a law banning the use of 800 Mhz on a scanner.  I
am getting a new one So could you tell me if the new one I will be
getting shouldrecieve the cellular band?

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:41 1996
From: [e-mail](chris pohlen )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS Pro 2006 and 2500XLT
Date: 18 Feb 1996 11:06:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4g7173$[e-mail]>

    Best Offer
    both mint and cellular capable


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bruce Tis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS PRO 43
Date: 20 Feb 1996 14:19:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4gcla3$[e-mail]>

I've got a pro43 in good condition (works perfectly, slight wear on a
few white letters on on/off switchi). Has cellular mod

                  ************ $250 ***************

bruce tis, K1WVY
work [phone]
home [phone]
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bobby Raymer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS Pro-2026 Scanner With full 800 mhz
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 96 02:38:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4gbfoe$[e-mail]>

for sale a Radio Shack Pro-2026 100 channel mobile scanner with the
full 800mhz reveive mod done,Scanner works great receive the full
800mhz celluar phone and 800 band.With mobile mounting bracket and
indoor antenna,this is a mobile scanners and requires a power supply
for indoor use. $200.00 shipped

email too [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Allen E. Johnson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS RS 2006
Date: 15 Feb 1996 14:34:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvg9p$[e-mail]>

For Sale
Radio Shack 2006
Mint condition
Cell mod
Manual
$300

Will pay shipping

Please e-mail response




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (McCoy Kristoffer G)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS:  BC 855XLT  FULL CELL
Date: 20 Feb 1996 09:06:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4gc2v1$[e-mail]>

Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: BC 855 XLT
Summary:
Followup-To:
Distribution:
Organization: Univ. of Southwestern La., Lafayette
Keywords:
Cc:

BC 855XLT for sale......PERFECT CONDITION, has 100 channel mod., FULL CELL
mod for those who want the reciever exactly how the manufacturer intened
to sale it, telescoping anteanea (crappy one that comes with it and good
Rat Shack one).  Full time backlit display.  For those of you who want aa
FULL 800 MHZ scanner......

$200.00  (or best offer, ALWAYS Negotiable--I'm a starving college student)

Kris
[e-mail]
318-662-5367
318-945-1407 (car phone)

Reply by phone pref., but E-mail is perfectly fine (it is Mardi Gras down
here so it might not be until 5:00 or 6:00 Tues. before I check mail...)

Later all.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (David L. Bernard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: AOR AR1000
Date: 17 Feb 1996 00:32:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4g37m9$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (David L. Bernard)



This is a hand-held wide coverage receiver with 1000 memories.  It comes
with case, strap, box.  It is a late model of the 1000 family, and has
full cellular coverage.  I just don't use it.  I am open to suggestions
as to a selling price, have no idea what they go for.  I think I paid
like $459 for it or something.

THanks,
Dave



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:47 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Icom W21AT with full cellular!!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Dave Campbell <[e-mail]>
Date: 18 Feb 96 23:15:32 CST
Distribution: world

For immedeate sale:

- Icom W21AT Dual band handheld with 50-999MHz recieve
- Two BP-157 battery pack with built-in whisper mike for full duplex
- Wall charger
- Manuals and schematics

I used this radio only for Rx at home (nice for it's wide coverage), but
I just got a new base scanner that does the same job with more 'scanning'
features (more memories, but no cell...). I need to sell this radio to
pay off the scanner bill that will be coming in the mail any day now.
Everything is in like-new condition, no scratches or markings of any
kind. I'd like $400 for the lot, but the best offer will get it. Also, to
fastest offer will get it!

Thanks,

Dave


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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:48 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Stan Lui)
Subject: Re: FS: Pro-2006
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Stan Lui)
References: <[e-mail]> <4fnqiq$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 21:21:30 GMT


In a previous article, [e-mail] (Arnie B.) says:

>In article <4fnqiq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan
>Gingras) wrote:
>
>> Pro-2006 with cell mod. Mint condition, and in the box. This is one of
>> the best, yours for $300 firm.
>============================================
>
>Isn't that a little high even for mint condition?  Durham has the Pro-2006
>BRAND SPANKING NEW with a ONE YEAR WARRANTY for $379.00!  If ya wanna see
>it, just check out the web page:
>
>    http://durhamnet.com/durham/pro2006.html
>


Correct me if Im wrong but isnt Durham in Canada ? I know when I bought
my AR8000 from javiation in England -- the warranty was void here. Isnt
is so when purchasing a scanner from canada ? So if something went wrong
with it during the warranty period ... then the scanner had to be
returned to Durham for the warranty to be effective ? maybe Im wrong...
anybody know the answer for sure ???

Whats wrong with 300 ? I just sold mine not too long ago for 300 .. it
was RARELY USED rather only collected ALOT of dust.The rat shack
telescopic was included in the deal.

Priced from 250 to 300 for a 2006 seems then norm for now.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Arnie B.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Pro-2006
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 21:26:37 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fnqiq$[e-mail]>

In article <4fnqiq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan
Gingras) wrote:

> Pro-2006 with cell mod. Mint condition, and in the box. This is one of
> the best, yours for $300 firm.
============================================

Isn't that a little high even for mint condition?  Durham has the Pro-2006
BRAND SPANKING NEW with a ONE YEAR WARRANTY for $379.00!  If ya wanna see
it, just check out the web page:

    http://durhamnet.com/durham/pro2006.html


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Pro-2006
Date: 15 Feb 1996 13:55:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4fve13$[e-mail]>
References: <4fnqiq$[e-mail]>

Nathan Ryan Gingras ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Pro-2006 with cell mod. Mint condition, and in the box. This is one of
: the best, yours for $300 firm.
:


THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD.


Nate, KB9LSX




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lou Milrad)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Yupiteru MVT 8000 (price reduced)
Date: 17 Feb 1996 12:29:00 -0500
Message-ID: <4g538s$[e-mail]>

Price is now $450.00 US plus shipping.

The MVT 8000 is 200 channel ac/dc scanner with a mounting bracket for
mobile use and comes with a cigarette lighter adapter although it can be
hard wired.

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.


Lou Milrad VE3TRY
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:52 1996
From: Mike Obermeier <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Re: FT-8500 Need Mods
Date: 15 Feb 1996 04:56:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4fueef$[e-mail]>
References: <4fov69$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

The mod is easy.  This will give you 137-174mhz and 410-470mhz Tx/Rx.

1. disconnect power and antenna (like, you would'nt of done it already.)
2. open up the case by removing the screws and gently removing the cover and
   unpluging the speaker.
3. locate and CUT the GREEN WIRE on the CONTROL BOARD ( the vertical board beh
ind
   the control panel.
4. reassemble the radio.
5. RESET THE MICROPROCESSOR (so much for the memory!)

   (press and hold [D/M] & [REV] & [ENT] & turn the power on (got enough finge
rs?).

   (turn off the radio).

   (press and hold [SCAN] & [HOME] & turn on the radio (extended RX mod).


Tha, Tha, Tha, That's All Folks!



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (David de Coons)
Date: 17 Feb 96 16:30:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help w/ interference from
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Tim Bono said,

-> Hello Everybody,
-> In my truck at work I have a Motorola MDT8100 terminal and a Bearcat
-> 560xlt scanner about a foot apart, and whenever the terminal goes
-> into screen saver mode the scanner locks up on vhf-low channels with
-> heavy static.  Does anyone have any ideas for shielding the scanner?
-> I cant move them apart and I cant turn the terminal off.

Contact the radio repair company that maintains the 8100, there is
additional shielding that can be done to the MDT. Also it is important
that they use a ferrite choke on the power cable to the MDT and ALL
equipment be grounded/bonded to the vehicle chassis. This has taken care
of some similar problems I've seen.

David De Coons
[e-mail]
--


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (robert johnson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help With Reception
Date: 19 Feb 1996 02:18:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8mmi$[e-mail]>

I am getting good reception around the 5000-10000 frequency range.  Above that

i get ocassional reception at 11000-14000.  But I NEVER GET ANYTHING above
that range.  I am using an eaves antenna.  Is this normal or do i need to try
different antennas to get reception at these other frequencies.  thanks in
advance for any replies.

Bob J



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:54 1996
From: Chief Doug Hamer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: HELP WITH TONES ON 800 MHZ TRUNK SYSTEM
Date: 21 Feb 1996 04:27:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4ge70a$[e-mail]>

An area 800 mhz trunk system has recently added a 1250 mhz tone of
about 7 sec duration running every 30 seconds to attempt to thwart
monitoring (or require them to medicate with prozac).
The system is utilized by about 6 - 10 users including some public
safety (pd, fd etc) on a fairly limited number of frequency,  The
changing os the data channel every 24 hours was not a big problem...
this is ??
Any suggestions how to get around it .  Monitoring myself on a Radio
Shack 2006.  Great Box !!


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:55 1996
From: [e-mail](Robert Weber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Help?....Need Descrambler Information
Date: 15 Feb 1996 17:12:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvpia$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Jeff Later) writes:
>
>Hi:
>
>I need to know where to get a kit or assembled descrambler for
>my Rad Shack scanner.  I'm looking for a simple design that
>just plugs into the audio output jack.  I think that a simple
>audio inversion descrambler will do the trick.  Does anyone
>know of a source??  PLEASE EMAIL!
>Much Thanks!
>([e-mail])
>

Ramsey Electronics (1-800-446-2295) makes the SS-70A speech
descrambler/scrambler as a kit for $39.95, case $14.95.  Or you can buy
it assembled/tested for $79.95.  I got one, it works fine.
Bob......



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Hot-dawg Tip for Scanner Hackers!
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 18:01:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4gadrt$[e-mail]>

Ye public notice!

Know how in my books and other writings, I always recommend the old
Radio Shack "LAN cable, 278-776" as the peak of perfection for hookup
wire?  Well it is!  I don't know why RS called it "LAN Cable", but the
stuff comes as 25-conductor, shielded cable.

The thing is, the 25 color-coded wires make for the absolute best
hookup wire you ever saw!!  The individual wires are *super-flexible*
and the insulation doesn't melt and drip like candle wax, when
soldered like Radio Shack's standard offering of hookup wire.  To
retrieve the wires, you just slit the outer jacket a little; peel it
off; slip off the braided shielding, and there you have 25 uniquely
color-coded wires that are pure joy to work with!  And high
reliability, too!

This 25-cond cable was in the stores for several years but has been
discontinued for some time.  Bummer!  However, take heart and great
cheer, because a fellow I know bought out a large stock and is
offering it to hobbyists for $0.25/ft plus S&H.  This fine cable used
to cost $1.19/ft in the RS stores, so it is one helluva deal!  Now a
couple bucks worth will give the casual hobbyist more of the best
quality hookup wire than can be had anywhere for much higher cost!

This stuff is really THAT good and is optimum for hackers and casual
hobbyists as well as pro's.  You've got to try it to see what I mean!

For more information, contact:

Tom Peters
Fax:   [phone]
Voice: 800-859-6004 (8am-5pm, CST)

Mr. Peters acquired several hundred feet of this 278-776 cable and
knows where to get an additional 1000-ft, if needed.  I go through
this stuff like water, but the casual hobbyist could get by for a long
time with just 10-ft or less.  Remember, there are 25 wires in the
cable, so 25 x 10 = 250-ft.  Mr. Peters' price comes to a penny per
foot plus the shipping.

This is one of those truly rare, but absolutely great deals in Life.
Take advantage of it if you're a hacker or experimenter of any kind!

Rgds,

Bill

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:57 1996
From: mike <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Houston Metro Police
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 23:35:01 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have got the METRO POLICE FREQS for the Houston/harris county Area if
anybody wants them.  Will post if there is interest!!!!!

MH


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Hack Man)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 14:40:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4g63if$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Jonathan Ho) wrote:

>Hi!  Forgive my ignorance, but I was concerned about the security on my
>regular cordless phone and was told by someone that a 900mhz cordless
>phone is not scanable.  Is this true?  Do any of you guys know if you can
>pick-up conversations on a 900mhz cordless?  Thanks for all your help!



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:14:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (NorthStar Gazer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 19:35:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4gfhta$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g63if$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Hack Man) wrote:

>[e-mail] (Jonathan Ho) wrote:

>>Hi!  Forgive my ignorance, but I was concerned about the security on my
>>regular cordless phone and was told by someone that a 900mhz cordless
>>phone is not scanable.  Is this true?  Do any of you guys know if you can
>>pick-up conversations on a 900mhz cordless?  Thanks for all your help!

   Try Cincinnati Microwave's Escort series. All their 900Mhz phones
are Spread Spectrum. To my knowledge, there aren't any descrambler
kits out for those phones at all. I've owned my Escort for better than
a year and haven't ever heard the first blip of my conversations on
the 900Mhz + range.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.info
Subject: How to Find Scanner Frequencies
Date: 15 Feb 1996 16:13:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvm2r$[e-mail]>
Keywords: FAQ food, microfiche, books, sleuthing

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         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,  published  each  year in 9 regional
 volumes by Hollins Radio Data, and sold at Radio Shack  and
 larger book stores for under $13.  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  contains  selected  business frequencies, too, but
 callsigns are listed only for local government  and  public
 safety licensees.

 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.

 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 Guides (P.O. Box 525-NS, Londonderry,
 NH 03053).  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. [phone]), 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,  government  agencies,  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.

 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.   For  an additional $4.00, I will include a
 custom frequency allocation histogram,  a  0  -  1,000  MHz
 "spectrum  analyzer-like" display showing spectrum usage by
 the transmitters in the map coverage area.  Send  check  or
 money  order payable to Bob Parnass for $25.95 for standard
 or  $29.95  for  deluxe  RadioMap  report  with  histogram.
 Include  your  name,  address,  and telephone number, along
 with center location (nearest intersection of 2 streets, or
 latitude  &  longitude)  and  mail  to:  Bob  Parnass, 2350
 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543.  tel. [phone] 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.  The RCMA electronic
 mail address is [e-mail].

 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 [phone]
                order line [phone]

                Official Scanner Guides,
                P.O. Box 525-NS
                Londonderry, NH 03053.
                tel [phone]
                order line [phone]

                Scan America,
                430 Garner Drive,
                Suffield, OH 44260-1557

                Scanner Master,
                PO Box 428,
                Newton Highlands, MA 02161.
                telephone [phone].

__________

 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 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                              [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Icom R1 FAQ?
Date: 17 Feb 1996 16:26:47 -0600
Message-ID: <4g5kn7$[e-mail]>
References: <4g4gip$ibi$[e-mail]>

In <4g4gip$ibi$[e-mail]> Greg Bruns <72371.2757@Compu
Serve.COM> writes:

>Where can I get a FAQ for the ICOM R1?  Are there any
>improvements for this woderfully small horribly unselective
>insensititve receiver?  How much are they worth used?

Try http://www.icom-r1.sucks.faq/

David   :-)


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tracy Hooker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 08:01:03
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi everyone,
How much is an ICOM R7000 (25MHz-2000MHz), all mode reciever worth, in
excellent condition?  I have an option to buy one.

Tracy



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 19:08:34 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article  [e-mail] (Michael Alexander) writes:

>What's a matter Morriseau? Can't stand someone more intelligent than you
>pointing out that your observations are plain stupid? I have tracked the
>sales of that trash box you're so proud of for the past year and three
>have sold for the prices that I have noted. That's more than your
>so-called expertise. This is what I would expect from a moron (which is
>what you're often called in other newsgroups, I've noted) like you. Guess
>years of inbreeding up there in Auburn, Wash. will do that to you, clown
>boy.


      Thank you, Mike, for elevating a simple discussion of the price of a
well known piece of monitoring gear to the usual high level of discourse for
which you are so reknown. I'll pass on playing your typical flamewar game. You

did it on GEnie and you've honed it to perfection here in supporting various
scams over on rec.radio.swap. My experience with your actions over there alone

would give me pause in trelying on just any off the wall number you quote as a

"fair price". But, in the interests of all of us who are consumers, I urge you

to post a full and complete, unedited copy of your highly vaunted (supposed)
database whic lists all the "actual sale price" scanner transactions you claim

to have documented. Don't do just the R-7000's Mike; give it ALL to us, OK?
I'm sure you have it right at your fingertips and are glad to demonstrate your

diligence and integrity. Now, it WILL have names and dates so we can check it
for accuracy won't it Mike? Come on, Mike. Put up or shut up. Inquiring minds
want to know.


                          Dan Morisseau
                             N7ZXL
                   47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W
                        Elevation: 300'


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:12:36 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>



>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan
>Morisseau) wrote:

>> In article  [e-mail] (Tracy Hooker) writes:
>>
>>
>> >How much is an ICOM R7000 (25MHz-2000MHz), all mode reciever worth, in
>> >excellent condition?  I have an option to buy one.
>>
>> Tracy,
>>      I'd first be certain that it ahs full 800 mhz frequency coverage ( I
>> think all R7000's do) and if so I would suggst somewhere in the area of
>>$1,000.  There will be some who will tell you what a lousy piece of
>>equipment  it is, but with a computer control program they are really nice,
>>IMHO. I know it would take at least $1,000 to get me to part with mine!


>Morriseau's price "advice" is pure opinion and has no basis in reality. I
>have collected data on the used selling prices of scanners for about a
>year now, including the ICOM7000 (the blocked model is usually designated
>ICOM 7000-2). The data is based not on the asking price, but the actual
>selling price. Of the three mint condition ICOM 7000s that I have tracked,
>one sold for $800 and two sold for $900. The $800 unit included the
>computer interface. Answer to your question is, your unit is worth $800 to
>$900, probably closer to $800 because the low end selling price of the
>more capable ICOM 7100 is $1000.

You have been collecting data for a year and only have 3 R-7000  transactions
on
database? This is what you call reality? Three transactions??  That is a
massive database. What fomula did you use?  If I buy a used R7000
for $1200 will you change your figures? After all that would be 25% of your
total database.

>Answer to your question is, your unit is worth $800 to
>$900, probably closer to $800 because the low end selling price of the
>more capable ICOM 7100 is $1000.

This is not pure opinion? More capable? Is that features? Performance? How do
you arrive at that statement?
Are you also aware that a number of people that bought R7100 soon sold them
and returned to the R7000?  I know this is true of at least 3 people so there
certainly are more than my small circle of contacts. I myself turned down the
R7100 for a variety of reasons. You will find many may disagree with your
statement about the 7100 being a more capable receiver.  I would pay $1000 for

a R7000 long before I would a R7100.  Have you owned either of these receivers
?

Reality??  There are too many varibles to come to a conclusion with just 3
examples. That is just your opinion, not a fact.


grh




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 07:55:30 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan
Morisseau) wrote:

>       Thank you, Mike, for elevating a simple discussion of the price of a
> well known piece of monitoring gear to the usual high level of discourse for

> which you are so reknown. I'll pass on playing your typical flamewar
game. You
> did it on GEnie and you've honed it to perfection here in supporting various

> scams over on rec.radio.swap. My experience with your actions over there
alone
> would give me pause in trelying on just any off the wall number you
quote as a
> "fair price". But, in the interests of all of us who are consumers, I
urge you
> to post a full and complete, unedited copy of your highly vaunted (supposed)

> database whic lists all the "actual sale price" scanner transactions you
claim
> to have documented. Don't do just the R-7000's Mike; give it ALL to us, OK?
> I'm sure you have it right at your fingertips and are glad to
demonstrate your
> diligence and integrity. Now, it WILL have names and dates so we can check i
t
> for accuracy won't it Mike? Come on, Mike. Put up or shut up. Inquiring mind
s
> want to know.
>
Oh Danny, boy,I hope you're hungry becuase I have a plate of crow for you
to eat. I have never had an account on Genie and I have never supported
any of your so-called scams on rec.radio.swap. Your statement is plain
slanderous and one you obviously cannot support, even while insisting that
I support my claims. The irony is wonderful! I have posted here on a
number of occasions the URL of the web site where my price list has been
available for everyone to see and to comment on. In fact, on several
occasions, I have asked for help in completing it. But you don't have to
take my word for it, oh wise one, point yourself to
www.ultranet.com/~bellvill/scanner.html. It's been there for at least
three or four months. Please, give me a hand in making sure that it is as
accurate as possible but sending me your own data that you've gathered.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:39:02 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Glenn Hansen) wrote:

[snip]
>
> Reality??  There are too many varibles to come to a conclusion with just 3
> examples. That is just your opinion, not a fact.
>
>
> grh

The fact is Glenn you have absolutely *nothing* to go on other than what
you think you know. I have at least made some attempt to put realistic
numbers on these sales. While I admit that three is not a lot, it is three
more data points than you have. It's also a fact that you sit back on your
butt and mouth off about what others do not lnow, when you're incapable of
providing a single bit of useful information. Rather than question, which
is all you can do, my views, why don't you offer some *meaningful*
information or factual data to prove me wrong?

Here's a useful comparison: a pre-EPCA 7000 and 7100. There are *major*
differences between the two models, despite your suggestion to the
contrary, which warrants the substantially higher price for the 7100:

7100                                7000
SSB (USB/LSB)                 SSB
AM (normal/wide)            AM (normal)
FM (normal/narrow)         FM (normal)
900 channels                   99 channels
25-1000, 1240-1300      25-10000,1240-1300 (does not cover 1000-1025)
Program memory             None

The 7100 also has many other programming, memory and convenience features
that the 7000 does not have.

Now, let's talk about pricing big shot: I have been keeping a
comprehensive listing of asking and selling prices for scanners for the
past year. Not only do I record the prices that are being asked, I
regularly send email to people asking what they really settled for, so I
can compare asking and "real" price. In addition, people regularly contact
me with information they have gathered, including their own personal price
lists as well as prices they have paid for scanners in recent months. This
is pretty solid data--data, I might add, that you are unable to provide to
support your observation.  am recounting to you the results of what goes
on in the used scanner sell/buy marketplace. This info is not my opinion;
this is as close to reality as you or anyone else is going to get.

FYI: 7100 sell for about an average of $1150, although that is based on a
small sampling (three units).

But don't take my word for it:  Contact [e-mail]. On 2-10-96, he
posted a message in which he asked $1050 for his Icom7100. I haven't
included this data in my price guide because I have not asked him for the
final selling price.

Like I said, Morriseaus's -- and now yours-- observations have no basis in
reality.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dayglo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ICOM W31A 800MHz Mod Problems
Date: 16 Feb 1996 00:05:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4g0hor$[e-mail]>

I recently purchaced an ICOM W31A.  There is a mod for it to Rx/Tx out of band
.
 I did not want to Tx out of band only Rx.  The mod was published in
"Radio/Tech Modifications & Alignment Controls" edition #8A.  The book states
that you have to remove a jumper for the Rx mod and a Diode for the Tx mod.  I

only removed the jumper.  My radio still works but when I try to the police up

in the 850+ MHz range I get Cellular instead.  Also from time to time various
things won't work when scanning up in that range and I have to cycle the
radio's power.  Any clues to what is wrong?  Do I need to remove the diode to
complete the mod?  Any help would be appreciated.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bruce Markowitz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 14 Feb 1996 19:39:56 -0500
Message-ID: <4ftvcs$[e-mail]>
References: <4frdu9$[e-mail]>

Illegal in New York (except for licensed Ham operator).

On Feb 14, 1996 01:39:00 in article <Re: In what states are mobile scanners
in your car illegal?>, '[e-mail] (SS)' wrote:


>In article <3120b453.2131858@10.0.2.1>,
>[e-mail] (Charles Sprick) wrote:
>>On Tue, 13 Feb 1996 13:20:46 GMT, [e-mail] (Phil Owen)
>>wrote:
>>
>>>Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow the use
>>>of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller, a list of the
>>>states that do allow them.
>>
>>I'm also seeki9ng this info.  Would appreciate an e-mail response if
>>easier.  TIA.
>>
>
>Illegal in Michigan :-(


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:19 1996
From: Steve Olmstead <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 12:42:55 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fqqgn$[e-mail]> <4fro7v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

> > In Florida, it is illegal to have a scanner hooked up to your car
> > (i.e.12vt power, external antenna).
> >
> > Now the good news.  If you have your ham radio license, you are
> > EXEMPT from the law :-)
> Kentucky is the same way..got to have that HAM license. Do the scanners
> really help that much in avoiding a speeding ticket? Would like to hear
> your viewpoints on this. Post and/or email me!
>
> Grady

I am unsure of the law in Ohio which pertains to carrying scanners in
cars, but being an amateur radio operator I feel I'm well within the
law.

I don't feel that scanners help you avoid very many tickets, but they do
produce advance warning to emergency vehicles that may be coming in your
direction.  They also help you in avoiding delays due to automobile
accidents.

I primarily use my scanner to monitor local railroad activity.  My
hometown is the crossroads for three major rail lines.  On many
occasions this monitoring has helped me avoid many lengthy delays that
may have made me late for work!

If you have any idea what the law is for Ohio pertaining to mobile
scanners, please post or e-mail me.   Thanks

Steve Olmstead  KC8ATK
Fostoria, Ohio
<[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Crawford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 03:47:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4g67h3$[e-mail]>
References: <4fqqgn$[e-mail]> <4fro7v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Kentucky is the same way..got to have that HAM license. Do the scanners
>really help that much in avoiding a speeding ticket? Would like to hear
>your viewpoints on this. Post and/or email me!
>
>Grady

<Snip!>

Actually, I've found it helps in avoiding accident sites, etc.  Rarely
have I heard police traffic that identifies where they are running
radar or vascar.

David Crawford   [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Anderson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 06:55:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4g96fr$[e-mail]>
References: <2d7cc$[e-mail]>  <4frkch$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] wrote:


>Michigan: Illegal in vehicle unless you are a licensed HAM.
>Indiana: Illegal in vehicle or out walking around unless you
>are a licensed HAM.

What - you connot even walk down the street with a hand held
scanner???  Where is big brother???





From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Crickett)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 02:45:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8o8i$[e-mail]>
References: <2d7cc$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Phil Owen) wrote:

>Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow the use
>of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller, a list of the
>states that do allow them.
Hey, whats up?
I don't of many states but I do know that in N.J it is, unless you are
a fireman or a police, or an EMT.
                                Gary
>Thanks in advance,

>Phil...

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>     mind of           |          - or -            |     no
>      Phil Owen.       |   [e-mail]   |      substitutes!
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Grady Russell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 23:09:36 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fqqgn$[e-mail]> <4fro7v$[e-mail]>

In article <4fro7v$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Wwhitby) wrote
:

> In Florida, it is illegal to have a scanner hooked up to your car (i.e.
> 12vt power, external antenna).
>
> Now the good news.  If you have your ham radio license, you are EXEMPT
> from the law :-)
>

Kentucky is the same way..got to have that HAM license. Do the scanners
really help that much in avoiding a speeding ticket? Would like to hear
your viewpoints on this. Post and/or email me!

Grady

--
                       Visit the Rock Quarry

 http://pulsar.cs.wku.edu/~russellg/mac/software/the_rock_quarry.html


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:24 1996
From: jay vise <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 20 Feb 1996 07:56:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4gburh$[e-mail]>
References: <2d7cc$[e-mail]>  <4frkch$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g96fr$[e-mail]>



>>Michigan: Illegal in vehicle unless you are a licensed HAM.
>>Indiana: Illegal in vehicle or out walking around unless you
>>are a licensed HAM.

>What - you connot even walk down the street with a hand held
scanner???  Where is big brother???


Well.....I did see on America's Most Wanted the other night: a couple of
bank robbers were using a hand-held while robbing a bank.  Another
example of the very stupid doing things that will curtail the liberties
we all enjoy.




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:24 1996
From: jay vise <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 20 Feb 1996 07:53:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4gbuml$[e-mail]>
References: <4fqqgn$[e-mail]> <4fro7v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g67h3$[e-mail]>

If you're using your scanner to avoid traffic tie-ups, try to find the
freqs that the local traffic-reporting service uses.  In any large metro,
there's only one or two traffic-reporting services for ALL the radio
stations.....you'll get some really juicy tidbits from conversations
between the base and the plane(s.)





From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Matthew Cravit)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 16:13:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvm3k$[e-mail]>
References: <2d7cc$[e-mail]>

In article <2d7cc$[e-mail]>,
Phil Owen <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Can someone please give me a list of states that do not allow the use
>of mobile scanners in a car. Or, if the list is smaller, a list of the
>states that do allow them.

I know it is generally illegal in Michigan. However, if you are a licensed
technician-class or higher ham radio operator, you are permitted under Federal

law to carry scanners (and any other legal radio equipment) in your vehicle.
I do not recall the exact reference for this, but it is in the amateur radio
regulations, which I believe are 18 CFR part 97. (CFR = Code of Federal
Regulations).

As an aside, in Michigan, non-hams can carry scanners if they have a permit.
And, if you go to the IL state police, and present them with copies of a
photo ID and your ham license, they will issue you one of those permits.
When I was in Michigan, I did that, so that if I ever had a problem, I could
show the cops the MI permit, rather than having to debate the law with them.

/MC

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Lemanski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 20 Feb 1996 01:46:03 GMT
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References: <4fqqgn$[e-mail]> <4fro7v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


Most of time, the police activity I hear is local - although I will
occasionally
pick up a trooper who discloses his/her location (undoubtedly, when I'm
NOT on the highway<g>) --- I will comment that the Uniden BCT7 often DOES
tip off a
trooper with its red "warning" light, but not always...... and usually by
that time, I've long since found out about the "smokey bear" from channel
19 on my CB
<vbg>

steve




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.info
Subject: Introduction to Scanning
Date: 15 Feb 1996 16:12:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvm28$[e-mail]>
Keywords: FAQ food, motivation, scanner sources, books, clubs

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                  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 second rate.

 Deluxe scanners can be controlled and/or  downloaded  by  a
 personal  computer,  a feature which appeals to a small but
 growing number of 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  BC9000XLT  base  and
 BC3000XLT  portable  work  very  well  and  are  my current
 favorites.

 Considered by many as the best scanner ever made,  the  400
 channel  Radio  Shack  PRO-2006  was  replaced  by the 1000
 channel PRO-2035, which was replaced by the PRO-2042.   The
 portable Radio Shack PRO-62 and PRO-60 are good performers.
 All five 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 [phone].
      Telephone (orders only): [phone].

    - National Tower Company, PO Box 15417, Shawnee Mission,
      KS 66215.  Telephone [phone].

    - The Ham Station, 220 N. Fulton  Ave.,  Evansville,  IN
      47719-0522.  Telephone [phone].

    - Scanner World (Albany, NY). Telephone [phone].

    - Amateur Electronics Supply (Milwaukee, WI).  Telephone
      [phone].

 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:


        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 [e-mail]

 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
 warranted, 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 [phone])  -
       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 [phone]) -  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,
 published each year in 9 regional volumes by Hollins  Radio
 Data,  and sold at Radio Shack and larger book stores.  The
 1996 editions  contain  selected  business  listings,  too,
 although callsigns are listed only for local government and
 public safety licensees.

 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,
 1100  page  3rd  edition is now available.  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. [phone]) 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.  [phone])  and   the
 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. [phone]), 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,  government  agencies,  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.

 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.   For  an additional $4.00, I will include a
 custom frequency allocation histogram,  a  0  -  1,000  MHz
 "spectrum  analyzer-like" display showing spectrum usage by
 the transmitters in the map coverage area.  Send  check  or
 money  order payable to Bob Parnass for $25.95 for standard
 or  $29.95  for  deluxe  RadioMap  report  with  histogram.
 Include  your  name,  address,  and telephone number, along
 with center location (nearest intersection of 2 streets, or
 latitude  &  longitude)  and  mail  to:  Bob  Parnass, 2350
 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543.  tel. [phone] 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/.  The RCMA
 electronic mail address is [e-mail].

 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
 [phone].

 All meetings are held on Saturdays at  locations  announced
 in  advance.   The  next  few  meetings  may be held at the  |
 Destiny Restaurant, on Rand Road, in Des Plaines, IL.
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:36 1996
From: [e-mail](Richard Mason )
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Is AR8000 still the Big Dog?
Date: 16 Feb 1996 18:20:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4g2hsr$[e-mail]>
References: <4flbp1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Is the ar8000 still the king of the hill in the scanner world?
If so when is something better expected to come out?
Did anyone ever find the source code to open up cell in the ar8000?  if
so, is it avaibable ftp?

Why has the Icom RC-1 been so popular for such a long period of time?

Just a few questions I had to get off my mind. Any help would be
appreciated.  Thanks. Russ



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Config.Sys Consulting Group)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Japan
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 96 04:31:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4gbtdd$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any info about scanning in Japan, specifically Tokyo?  (Fire,

Police, Cellular phones, etc.)

I have a Icom R1 and some published frequencies but I don't seem to hear much
traffic.

Ezra Duong-Van   Config.Sys Consulting Group
800-386-2724
310-839-5171 Office
310-839-5178 Fax
Los Angeles, San Diego
http://members.aol.com/config/index.html

Serving Southern California's small businesses since 1986


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (KC5KTO)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: KC5KTO's Radio Page is MOVING!
Date: 15 Feb 1996 04:53:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4fue94$[e-mail]>

Since I'm now at or above quota for the various accounts that my Radio
Page is on, I've purchased an account with a local ISP, and I'm
nearly finished moving the page over there.  The new URL for my
Radio Page is

        http://www.zianet.com/files/users/kc5kto/scanner.html

Most all the important links should work, but email me at either
[e-mail] or [e-mail] if you find any broken ones.
I'll keep the old site up for a while longer, but will only update
the new site.  Please change links (if you've got them).

For those of you not familiar with my Radio Page, it's got frequency
lists (by state, fed/mil, other stuff), scanning info, scanning-
related software, mods (including my Radio Shack Scanner Modification
Page), and a whole lotta links to other scanning sites.

T.J.
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:39 1996
From: JRM <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Letter of Appreciation for Radio Dealer "DO buy from this guy..!"
Date: 20 Feb 1996 19:51:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd8n9$[e-mail]>

Recently I asked on Rec.Radio.Swap for someone who sold Motorola parts.
I have seen all the recent posts on Rec.Radio.Scanner and
Alt.Radio.Scanner about disaster tales of buying parts or radios from
people on the internet.

This was my first time buying something from someone on the internet and
thought I would pass along my appreciation.

I ordered a Saber earpiece adaptor from Carl Robbins of Carolina Radio.
He kept the price he promised, and said I would have it in 3 days from
the time he recieved my check. He delivered my adaptor to me right on
time, brand new.

His e-mail address is [e-mail].  If you have ever want to buy
a part or radio from him that you see him advertising, I highly recommend
him and his company.

Too bad there aren't more responsible people like him.

Thanks Carl for the earpiece adaptor, it works GREAT...!!!!!!!

Jeff M.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:40 1996
From: jim <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Letter of Appreciation for Radio Dealer "DO buy from this guy..!"
Date: 21 Feb 1996 02:45:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4ge10m$[e-mail]>
References: <4gd8n9$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

JRM <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Recently I asked on Rec.Radio.Swap for someone who sold Motorola parts.
snip
>Too bad there aren't more responsible people like him.

I have bought and sold several items over the internet (all HAM gear)
and have never had a problem with anyone...I may have just been lucky
but I don't think there are many HAMs looking to cheat other HAMs.
  but as always, let the buyer beware... before you let go of your
hard earned money, etc.

73 ke4juh



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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Todd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Lithium vs NiCad batteries?
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 22:10:36 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

This is a bit off topic but I was wondering if anyone here could help.
What is the difference between Lithium/Molybdenum Sulfate rechargable
batteries and Nichol Cadmium Rechargable batteries?

Can they be charged in the same charger?

Can I use NiCads to replace Lithium batteries?

Thanks for any help.

Todd



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Log Periodic Ant
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 18:01:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4gadrr$[e-mail]>
References: <4doc89$[e-mail]> <4dsog7$[e-mail]> <4ebh08$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Gerry Moersdorf <[e-mail]> wrote:

>       Wow it's just amazing how much flaming gets going when a simple
>question gets asked.  I think it's just the inaccuracys of a non
>face-to-face english language conversation,,

More'n likely, it's the poor fellow whose expensive antenna is more a
phallic symbol than a physical tool by which to accomplish a physical
task to a certain criterion.  Some people use their possessions as
prosthetic devices for dimunitive or missing members of their anatomy
and get emotionally charged when threatened with the idea that theirs
isn't the biggest or the bestest........

> you dudes probably violently agree on tv antenna costs, quality,
> and the original poster, now forgotten im sure is quite amazed
> by the short flame war.

Probably wondering what the hell he ever did to start all the ruckus.
But yeah, some people feel there is no comparison between a $250
product and one that costs $75.

>       All that aside i think i have a more technical yes or no
>question (well maybee not.  One assumed need for this hi-gain scanner
>antenna is surfing cellular radio.

Which is illegal, by the way.  And not long to last since cellular is
going digital righteously soon enough, but anyway.........

>Is a beam/unidirectional technology really a good match.

Yes.

> How could you use it effectively since the mobile
> targets are moving,

A directional beam would be an interferant ONLY when the mobile moves
along a lone perpindicular to the azimuth of the beam.  That would
give the greatest rate of change of angular displacement and could be
testy to the operator, if the mobile were close.  But at any distance
from the antenna, it is not really a problem to keep beamed in on a
target.

> and you really would want to hear as many fixed cell-sites as possible,

You do?  Well, first of all, mobiles are in the 824-849 MHz band while
bases are in 869-894 MHz band.  Bases don't move around like mobiles.
And you don't usually listen to the mobiles since they're so low
powered.  It is real easy to keep a beam antenna pointed at the bases.
And when you do, you're pretty much pointed at the mobile, too, since
he's got to be in the same cell as the base.

> and omidirectional antennas would seem to be the best fit.

Why do you propose that?  An omni 'hears it all'.  This is ungood for
NFM sites dispersed around the azimuth where where one signal
completely overrides a weaker one on the same frequency.  An omni
antenna offers the operator no control over what he hears.  Assuming
you have a cell site north of you and another south of you, each on
the same frequency(ies), you're only going to hear the stronger of the
two, thanks to the "FM capture effect".  If these cell sites change
their power, then you might alternatively hear one site, and then the
other throughout a session, and thereby become terribly confused and
pull your hair out..........

If you used a beam antenna, then you could choose which sites to
monitor and which not.

Furthermore, a scanner site is much more efficient as a receiver than
a mobile cellular phone.  This means you will be bombarded by a number
of base cellular sites from many azimuths, but only the most powerful
will get through, NOT necessarily the one that's most powerful to the
mobile, which is used by the MTSO to control things.  Any "surfing"
you do will be random, haphazard, and totally unscientific with
respect to who you listen to and for how long.

> If "cheep discones" provide limited improvement, what is the
> best option for this portion of the spectrum?

The best option for the serious scannist is two antennas fed into a
low-loss coaxial switch.  One should be an omnidirectional antenna
such as a discone, for casual monitoring.  The other should be a
directional beam, whether log-periodic, yagi-uda, or a TV antenna
mounted in the vertical plane, is up to the user as dictated by his
needs, interests, and budget.

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Eugene Kang)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: London police
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 96 12:04:42 GMT

Yes, I know it's illegal. But does anyone know the freqs for the London
police?


thanks



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:45 1996
From: CHA95TS <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for UK scanner frequencies...
Date: 19 Feb 1996 10:18:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4g9ior$[e-mail]>

As a recent investor in a Yupiteru MVT-7100 scanner in the UK, I'm
looking for some interesting frequencies - if anyone out there has a list
of some interesting ones - I've found a load of mobile phones already,
but if anyone could mail me some police, aircraft etc. - anything really,
I'd be really grateful.

Cheers,

Tim.

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:47 1996
From: Chris Hale <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mailing list for Northwest locals
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 19:19:29 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

New mailing list for Pacific Northwest locals.

To join:

send mail to '[e-mail]'
subject [doesn't matter]
message 'subscribe nwscan-l'

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Marti System Description?
Date: 17 Feb 1996 11:15:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4g4dbn$[e-mail]>
References: <4fu65g$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>On 14 Feb 1996 21:35:28 -0500, [e-mail] (Adam Epstein) wrote:
>
>>
>>Can anybody give me a pointer to a description of Marti systems?
>>Lacking a pointer, a quick description would also be appreciated.

>Marti is a brand name of a remote broadcast system usually used to
>send radio broadcasts from the ball game, mall or car lot grand
>opening etc back to the studio for broadcast.   There are several
>other brands but most people call them Marti since they are the
>popular brand.   Usually vhf  or uhf but some 900 Mhz types have been
>used.
>
>I think Marti also made a STL system.. (studio to Transmitter)

That's a pretty good description,but let me add to it....

Most "Marti's" are Wide band FM and run an average of 25 to 50 watts.
They are designed to operate continuisly. Transmitters and recievers are
seperate units and can be rack mounted(about the size of a suitcase).
Most stations prefer to use directional antennas(yagi's) to the recieve
site. Marti's usually have only one or two channels,but since it's been
a few years since I used one,they probably have a systhesized(sp)unit
available by now. Marti's *CAN* be used as STL's,but 900mhz STL's are
the "norm"these days. I do know of one station in Monterey,Ca. that used
a Marti as an STL for a couple of years. Many stations are now switching
to ISDN for remote links because of extra voice and data channels.

Mr.News



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Michael Alexander or my dogs Butt??
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 19:51:31 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fdku2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fol6n$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]> michael@alexander
.terranet.com (Michael Alexander) writes:

>You've already established that you're an simple-minded idiot. Now, you've
>demonstrated that you're an uneducated clown. Your response is nothing
>more than a cliche or two stolen from a Cheek post, stitched together with
>some trash tough talk that you think makes you look like a tough guy.

I hate to break the news to you but "the pot calling the kettle black"  is not

a quotation attributed to Bill Cheek. It is common like you.


> As I've said: You're incapable of wit, ntelligence and riginality. You're
>living proof of what happens when your mother and sister are one and the
>same. For a good time, call Glenn: 206-288-28XX.


Gee Mikey, I noticed you left out the part of my message where I took your
little test on scanning and probably taught you a bit too. How come? Can you
only make personal attacks? You didn't answer any of my quesions Mikey, how
come? You know, the ones on you funky database that make you think you are the

net price police? Lots of question Mikey but no answers from you.  Here I'll
repost  one easy part for you.

*What have you offered Michelle?  Let's see. You made yourself out as an ass
*quoting prices on the Icom R-7000.  I mean any fool that would come on as an
*expert on prices because he has a database of 3 transactions certainly
*shouldn't be pointing fingers at others.  You are clueless but have to try
*and pretend to be an expert. Three transactions in over a year, you really
*have a large collection of data. HAHAHAHA. Yea, your advise is sound!!

What have you offered Mikey????????????????????

The other question I asked is who forces you to read my posting?

Yea Michelle, you are a work of art! You try and play moderator and price
police yet nobody listens to you. Must be a sorry life you live there boy.
Hey shit-for-brains, answer my previous post in whole. Flames are easy
(especially flaming a munch like you) for anybody but answers take some
thought which you have yet to show. If you reply, reply to the whole post not
just the flaming parts. Show us how bright you are.  I can hardly wait!


grh


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:52 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: Greg May <[e-mail]>
Subject: missing location for Radio MODS? (Pro-51)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 17:09:39 GMT

Looking for Pro-51 mods and it appears the old location for mods someone
was doing is no longer available.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Greg
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:54 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (C. W. Stanley)
Subject: Mobile Scanner Usage
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 14:29:49 GMT

Howdy,

Since there have been some posts wherein the question has been raised
concerning some of the practical considerataons regarding the use of mobile
scanners [MS] I thought perhaps the starting of a new thread was justified.

While by no means an "expert" regarding this subject I have never-the-less
utilized a MS in all 48 states and several Canadian provences. Thus perhaps
some of my observations may provide some useful ideas to those less
experienced.  Also, perhaps this thread will prompt some of the more
knowledgeable users to provide input.

Some have ask if the MS is useful in the area of avoiding traffic citations.
My experience would indicate that the short answer is  "not very". If
someone's primary reason to buy and use a MS is to avoid traffic citations I
suspect that they will be greatly disappointed. Naturally, there are times
when speed enforcement activity will be detected by the use of a MS. One
example of such an exception would be when the police are using an airplane
to spot speeders on a particular stretch of highway.  The radio traffic
_from_ the airplane can usually be intercepted several miles away.  With a
little experience the listner can usually recognize the air to ground traffic
quickly. Usually a tip off as to the proximity of the activity is to listen
for the ground to air traffic. If the ground to air traffic can be heard the
activity is likely _close_.

While the usefullness of the MS in avoiding traffic citations is
problematical, there are _many_ uses for a MS.  I'll list some of the MS uses
that I have found to be really practical.  I'm sure that there will be
experienced MS users that can add to this list. The MS is a _great_ tool to
aid one in obtaining the earliest and the most accurate information regarding
traffic and weather conditions.

By monitoring the public service bands one will hear reports concerning all
sorts of road and traffic hazards: [ drunk drivers, a high speed chase,
articles laying in the roadway, emergency vehicles making a run, disabled
vehicles, accidents, traffic congestion, wrong way traffic, road closed due
to various reasons, broken pavement, fuel spills, etc., etc., etc.. The list
is almost endless.  Just use your imagination.  I have intercepted traffic on
my MS regarding almost every imaginable situation that could constitute a
traffic hazard.  Often the MS provided me with the _first_ and the _most
accurate_ information available. But then there is also the National Weather
Service broadcasts!

The National Weather Service broadcast weather information 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, and 52 weeks a year. In times of inclinment weather these
broadcasts can be _quite_ useful to the highway traveler. There have been
times that the information that I got by listening to the NWS saved me a lot
of time.  Time that would have been spent sitting in a truckstop while the
road was closed due to snowstorms.  I was a few miles one way or the other
and trucking on because I had the information ahead of time.  Then there is
the tornado season and the serere weather watches.

When the NWS issues a serere weather watch the _sky warn_ net goes into
action in many parts of the US. The Sky Warn Net is a network of local Ham
operators that work in co-operation with the NWS in spotting tornadoes and
severe thunderstorms. By monitoring the frequencies of the local Ham club's
repeater[s] output the sky warn traffic can be monitored. This makes for
interesting listening and at times can provide extremely useful information.
I once listened to the local skywarn net track a tornado that was within two
miles of my location! You can bet that my ear was _glued_ to the speaker in
my little BC 200 XLT!

Then there is the local TV and radio helecopter and/or airplane that is used
for traffic reports.  _Very_ informative!  This radio traffic can be
monitored easily and will provide accurate, on the scene,  and timely
information regarding rush hour traffic. The helicopter/plane to studio
traffic will normally be five to fifteen minutes prior to the AM or FM
broadcast of that information to the general public. There have been numerous
instances over the years when the information that I received by monitoring
this traffic has saved me a lot of time sitting in a traffic jam.

When time and inclination permit there is monitoring that can be just plain
entertainment.  I've had fellow scanner buffs relate to me some of the
"entertaining" traffic that they had monitored.  They tell me that they have
listened in to cordless telephome conversations that were extremely
interesting. Ditto cellular calls. Since the monitoring of these frequencies
is illegal I would never personally engage in that sort of thing, but it is
my understanding that there are unscrupulous individuals on the loose that do
engage in that sort of activity. I hear that it can at times be very
interesting! I have been tempted!

Cheers    ;o)     cws




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:56 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Marco Kalmijn)
Subject: Mods for Realistic Pro-35
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 15:21:06 GMT

Hello,

Does anybody know of there are special tricks to make the frequency
ranges bigger with the Realistic Pro-35? Perhaps a special code wich
you can type such as manuel-2-9 to erase the memory?

Greetings from Holland,

                           Marco



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:57 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mods or _anything_ for PRO-2026???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Dave Campbell <[e-mail]>
Date: 14 Feb 96 21:50:56 CST
Distribution: world

I just got a PRO-2026 from my local shack and looked for the mods. Well,
the original is modifiable, but the one I have (newer model with 'b' on
#) is not. At least not the old way. I was just wondering if there are
_any_ mods for cell/speed/memories... etc. Also, I was just wondering
what the Bearcat equivalent to this model is...

Thanks for all info!

Dave

ps-I have an Icom W21AT for sale... send me an offer!


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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:58 1996
From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mods or _anything_ for PRO-2026???
Date: 15 Feb 1996 14:39:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvgil$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

 I was just wondering if there are
>_any_ mods for cell/speed/memories... etc. Also, I was just wondering
>what the Bearcat equivalent to this model is...
>
   I do not believe that you can modify the newer 'B' units. And the 2026
is ALMOST a twin of the Uniden BC-760XLT, but there are some differences
and they are not 100% compatable.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:15:59 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Mods or _anything_ for PRO-2026???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <4fvgil$[e-mail]> <4g8ctc$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 02:15:39 GMT

Alfred A. Berti ([e-mail]) writes:
>
> Yes,  there is a mod for the PRO 2026.
> It is possible to get full 800 Mhz coverage and 30 kHz spacing (for test
> purposes of course) by cutting one jumper numbered  L201
>
> Have fun!
>
> Albe

Test purposes is fine, but you can also use it for intercepting real Cellular
Telephone calls as I do.

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Alfred A. Berti)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mods or _anything_ for PRO-2026???
Date: 18 Feb 1996 18:31:56 -0500
Message-ID: <4g8ctc$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvgil$[e-mail]>


Yes,  there is a mod for the PRO 2026.
It is possible to get full 800 Mhz coverage and 30 kHz spacing (for test
purposes of course) by cutting one jumper numbered  L201

Have fun!

Albe


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:01 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Phil Owen)
Subject: MODS wanted for BC80XLT Please.
Message-ID: <2d7cc$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 13:18:41 GMT
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Could someone please send me by private email the modifications for a
BC80XLT. That is, if it is "Modifiable".

Thank you in advance,

Phil...

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:02 1996
From: Guerito <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Muzak music on 900Mhz
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 19:33:22 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fjrsd$[e-mail]> <4flq47$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Steve Work wrote:
>
> Will Flor ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
> : The 956 MHz frequency you mention is carrying a STL (studio-transmitter
> : link) for a station's : SCA channel, which is how "Muzak" and other
> : similar services are broadcast.  This is commonly : found in the 944-960
> : MHz band in any major city.



   Does anyone know of any SCA freqs in the Detroit area?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mystery Signal in Boston area........
Date: 19 Feb 1996 19:18:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4gaiet$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (PETER Q. GEORGE, N1GGP) inquired about:
> ... digital signal on 153.440 MHz in and around the Boston area.

Outside of the south-central US, 153.440 is allocated to the Power Service,
i.e. electric utilities (and possibly pipelines). Sounds like control or
telemetry for Boston Edison's distribution grid.
                                                          /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark 7996)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mystery Signal in Boston area........
Date: 20 Feb 1996 07:11:14 -0500
Message-ID: <4gcdp2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Talk about weird....

This weekend while visiting in Hingham, Ma  I was searching around and

heard Boston EMS on 84.200Mhz in Wide FM  How can that be ?????

mark s. conway


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:04 1996
From: hurst <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NEED  *Old* Sears freq. codes
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 02:06:22 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have an old Sears-Roebuck binary card scanner (like the optiscan). I
lost the book that tells what holes to punch for freqs. I would need
460.275, 155.205, 155.280 and 33.780.
                                        Thanks!


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED  *Old* Sears freq. codes
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 18:58:40 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, hurst
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> I have an old Sears-Roebuck binary card scanner (like the optiscan). I
> lost the book that tells what holes to punch for freqs. I would need
> 460.275, 155.205, 155.280 and 33.780.
>                                         Thanks!

What is a binary card scanner? How does it work? Does it us something like
the old IBM punch cards? It can't? Can it?

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (marc_k)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED  *Old* Sears freq. codes
Date: 20 Feb 1996 11:14:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4gcaei$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Michael Alexander ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]>, hurst
: <[e-mail]> wrote:

: > I have an old Sears-Roebuck binary card scanner (like the optiscan). I
: > lost the book that tells what holes to punch for freqs. I would need
: > 460.275, 155.205, 155.280 and 33.780.
: >                                         Thanks!

: What is a binary card scanner? How does it work? Does it us something like
: the old IBM punch cards? It can't? Can it?

: --
: Michael Alexander
: [e-mail]

The Sears scanner you are refering to IS an SBE Optiscan!
Sears just had their name put on it.
Any data on the Optiscan will work on it as well.
(and yes, I realize that I should have replied to the original poster
instead of the previous reply, but what the hell, he'll see it anyway)!



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (DOC TOYGUY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: need DENVER metro frequencies
Date: 20 Feb 1996 07:46:31 -0500
Message-ID: <4gcfr7$[e-mail]>

I am in search of frequencies for the Denver metro area
including police, sheriff,state patrol,fire,rescue and any
other interesting ones, especially for the following:

DENVER
ARAPAHOE CTY
LITTLETON
ENGLEWOOD
C.S.P.
PARAMEDICS

If anyone can help, please E-Mail me at:

DOC [e-mail]

Thanks,
Doc
Denver
2-19-96


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:08 1996
From: "Joseph A. Sammartino" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: need frequencies for southern California entertainment
Date: 16 Feb 1996 21:57:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4g2uk8$[e-mail]>

Hi, Can anyone out there provide some frequencies for Disneyland,
Sea World, etc.

I'll be vacationing with the family next week and would like to listen
in.

Thanks,  Joe     [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:09 1996
From: "Joseph A. Sammartino" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: need frequencies for southern California entertainment
Date: 16 Feb 1996 21:47:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4g2u1i$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hi, Can anyone out there provide some frequencies for Disneyland,
Sea World, etc.

I'll be vacationing with the family next week and would like to listen
in.

Thanks,  Joe     [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:11 1996
From: "Joseph A. Sammartino" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: need frequencies for southern California entertainment
Date: 16 Feb 1996 21:47:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4g2u2b$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hi, Can anyone out there provide some frequencies for Disneyland,
Sea World, etc.

I'll be vacationing with the family next week and would like to listen
in.

Thanks,  Joe     [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Buettner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need Mods for Pro 2023
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 19:18:18 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fq7td$[e-mail]>

In article <4fq7td$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Robert D. Yeomans) wrote:

+> If anyone has info on the modifications for Realistic PRO 2023 please let m
e
+> know. It would be greatly appreaciated.
+>
+> Thanks

There are no hardware mods that I know of, but you can hold down 2, 9 and
Lockout while powering up. It'll wipe out your stored channels and put
some test ones in their place. The last 3 (I think) are in the cell band.
Just search from there.

Happy scans,
Bit
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:13 1996
From: "Marie H. McDonough" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Needed Mod for PRO 2021
Date: 15 Feb 1996 01:41:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4fu2vl$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

HI,
Sorry to give you the bad news but from what I have found out it is
impossible to get a 2021 to recieve 800Mhz. There is one out there
somewhere to increase the scan speed by replacing a resistor but thats
it. Now i'm looking into a coverter unit to alter the freqs to the
400Mhz range but I can't get a straight answer.
If you keep looking and find anything let me know but all the major
sources give it a flat out no.

Paul McDonough
Writing from his wifes account




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Ross)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Mexico freq.
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 08:11:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4g6kb9$[e-mail]>

What are some freq. for special police such as FBI, Army, etc



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Ross)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Mexico freq.
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 01:01:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4gb3th$[e-mail]>

Can anyone give me some special police freq. such as FBI, marines,
etc.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:16 1996
From: mail.inx.net (inx.net)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: New Pro-51/ Why you are so happy? pl. explain
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 08:01:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4g1342$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g00s8$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (C. Glass) wrote:

>I'm also very happy with my Pro-51, and would recommend it very highly.

>C. Glass

   Would you mind: giving us some concrete reasons! thank u



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:18 1996
From: [e-mail]@onramp.net
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 18 Feb 1996 07:37:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4g6kv7$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In <4fmimn$[e-mail]>, boblee <[e-mail]> writes:
>IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE NO-CODE TECH I WOULD NOT BE A HAM TODAY.
>ALOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE UPSET ABOUT THIS LICENCE CLASS BUT IT
>IS ATTRACTING THOUSANDS OF NEW HAMS DAILY.  OTHERS THINK WE WON'T
>UPGRADE , I'VE ONLY HAD MY LICENCE FOR A COUPLE MOUNTHS AND I'M ALMOST
>READY FOR GENERAL.  MAYBE YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO "NEWS LINE" MORE OFTEN.
>              KC7NIY--CHUCK
>                  73'S

Listen to a new world technologist's attitude that's shared by most:

I'm an electronics engineer, a member of the IEEE, and a computer
network architect. I like radio and analog electronics as a hobby.
I use the 2M band on a regular basis and that includes auto patch
and repeater services. I do not have ANY KIND of FCC license although
I might get one if I have the time to waste. One thing is for
sure:
        I WILL NEVER TAKE A TEST ON MORSE CODE!!!!!!!!!!!

What kind of a BONEHEAD is so obsessed with HISTORY that they seek
to make modern electronics professionals and hobbyists learn the
trade of the old telegraph operators of the 1800's?  In terms of
electronics knowledge I have regularly WAXED every "amatuer"
radio operator that I have ever met and all they can do is try to
hold this childs toy morse code thing over my head. Gimme a
break man!!! That CRAP IS DEAD!!!!! It serves NO PURPOSE!!!!!
Don't even try and argue with that - YOU WILL GET WAXED TOO!!!!
Let's face it, in the 1990's it's outdated to even use HF for voice.
This is the age of DATA COMMUNICATIONS. I would like to invite
all really fast morse code guys to come over and try to beat the
speed of my terminal adapter at 9600 baud. And for those who
want to say things like "but what if, in a really bad disaster,
you didn't have your TA?" Do I even need to get involved in
such a pathetic arguement? NO!!
Now, to change the subject a bit, I don't ever want to be called
an "amatuer radio operator" - what a pathetic label. I got my
general class professional ticket while I was in the Navy, so how
am I supposed to be called an "amatuer" - really weak label. And
as for being called a "Ham Operator", I'll never be a HAM.
I've been extremely successful as a designer of TCP/IP networks
and recently became a Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer to
boot, so, maybe with all that extra cash I'll pick up an HF radio
for home and another for the car, hook up some TA's and have
a roving data terminal, NATIONWIDE!!!!! One thing that will never stop
me is MORSE CODE!!!!!!!

C. McCane


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dayglo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 20 Feb 1996 22:47:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdj1c$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]>

On the other side of the coin there is:

60 ft tower + 1500 Watts + $1200 radio = NO BRAINS

I am a technician and like building my own kit/antennas.  I will be
much more satisfied with a Worked All States from my own equipment then if I
dropped $10,000 for a setup.  I was talking with someone just like this on the

air.  The first thing that they said was, technician huh!, well you can
upgrade!! then they proceeded to state that they could not talk because they
were DX'ing Africa.  Well how much brains does it take to DX anything with tha
t
setup.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:20 1996
From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 19 Feb 1996 17:51:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4gadba$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <4ga2mr$[e-mail]>

NO_CODE TECHS I HAVE KNOWN

ART -- designs ATV and antennas and much more from scratch! I mean down to
the    component! Equips helicopter avionics.
TED - A professor at UCI (no electronic background -- now a general) A
      worlds leading authority on the Ancient Greeks
BILL - Designed his own cavities for his homebrew 6M repeater (see QST)
JOHN - Former head of a Hewlett-Packard Division (one of the best)
FRANK - A decorated Marine Corp Jet Pilot, now in ARES
PAUL - Vision impaired -- knows more about VHF/UHF than many, now in NTC
JEFF - Drives a truck probably makes more that u and I, knows computers
        inside and out


Could site many more.

THESE FOLKS HAVE ENHANCED AMATEUR RADIO GREATLY.

Nuff said ??

Rod with a different perspective to the whining going on here.







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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (J. Duffy Beischel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NOT SATISFIED with RADIO SHACK SPEAK OUT!
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 11:31:53
Message-ID: <4g4vub$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ejek7$[e-mail]> <4eo4o4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fnp6i$[e-mail]> <4frl7u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fu55o$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


In article <[e-mail]>
Michael Alexander wrote:
>> Brian Morgan <[e-mail]> writes:
>>
>> >If you are all so PO'ed with Radio Shack, why do you go there
at all?
>> >I've had mixed success with my local RS stores - they are like
the
>> >K-Mart of electronics.  If they have what I need and I can find
it,
>> >I buy it.  But why would you keep going back if you don't like
the
>> >store?  Seems kind of dumb to me...
>> >    Brian
>>
>>
>> I totally agree.  I am so sick of the bitching.  If you don't
like
>> the place, don't shop there.  Modern mass marketing expects you
to
>> do "self service".  If you can not educate yourself, we expect a
>> store to do it for you.  Do you bitch at Kmart?  They are the
same
>> type of store as Radio Shack as is Home Depot and Service
Merchandize.
>> And Sears, JC Pennys, etc.
>

There is a difference between Kmart and Radio Shack.  Both
companies sell products of average to poor quality.  Both have poor
service and sales clerks that lack product knowledge.  However,
Kmart's prices are low and Radio Shark's prices are rather high.
Kmart sells a number of brand name products.  Radio Shark sells
"off-brand, private label" stuff.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Carlyle Gerde)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NOT SATISFIED with RADIO SHACK SPEAK OUT!
Date: 15 Feb 1996 02:18:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4fu55o$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ejek7$[e-mail]> <4eo4o4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fnp6i$[e-mail]> <4frl7u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Brian Morgan <[e-mail]> writes:

>If you are all so PO'ed with Radio Shack, why do you go there at all?
>I've had mixed success with my local RS stores - they are like the
>K-Mart of electronics.  If they have what I need and I can find it,
>I buy it.  But why would you keep going back if you don't like the
>store?  Seems kind of dumb to me...
>    Brian


I totally agree.  I am so sick of the bitching.  If you don't like
the place, don't shop there.  Modern mass marketing expects you to
do "self service".  If you can not educate yourself, we expect a
store to do it for you.  Do you bitch at Kmart?  They are the same
type of store as Radio Shack as is Home Depot and Service Merchandize.
And Sears, JC Pennys, etc.





From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:23 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: NOT SATISFIED with RADIO SHACK SPEAK OUT!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <[e-mail]> <4ejek7$[e-mail]> <4eo4o4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fnp6i$[e-mail]> <4frl7u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fu55o$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 20:19:32 GMT


Carlyle Gerde ([e-mail]) writes:
>
> I totally agree.  I am so sick of the bitching.  If you don't like
> the place, don't shop there.  Modern mass marketing expects you to
> do "self service".  If you can not educate yourself, we expect a
> store to do it for you.  Do you bitch at Kmart?  They are the same
> type of store as Radio Shack as is Home Depot and Service Merchandize.
> And Sears, JC Pennys, etc.
>

The reason everybody is bitching is because we always see clueless people
getting sold the wrong thing at Radio Shack. These "clueless" people
expect to get good service when they go. Why do they expect good service?
Because they see things such as:

 "You've got questions, we've got answers" and

"...our electronics experts who provide outstanding product knowledge and
customer care in our stores."

When you see something like this you EXPECT to get (right) answers when you
have questions. I know enough about the products that I don't get stuck
with the wrong crap. What I do have a problem with is when I take a
defective product back and it takes them 45 minutes to figure out how it
works before exchanging it. When I go to Sears, I know the emphasis is on
Quality and low price, they don't have the big "experts" slogan, and even
then I find them more knowledgeable in their electronics department than
Radio Shack. At Radio Shack you have a reasonable expectation of good
service. Most of the time you get none

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:25 1996
From: jay vise <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NOT SATISFIED with RADIO SHACK SPEAK OUT!
Date: 20 Feb 1996 08:11:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4gbvo7$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ejek7$[e-mail]> <4eo4o4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fnp6i$[e-mail]> <4frl7u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fu55o$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


>The reason everybody is bitching is because we always see clueless people
>getting sold the wrong thing at Radio Shack. These "clueless" people
>expect to get good service when they go. Why do they expect good service?
>Because they see things such as:
>
> "You've got questions, we've got answers" and...our electronics experts who
provide outstanding product knowledge and customer care in our stores."
>
>When you see something like this you EXPECT to get (right) answers when you
>have questions. I know enough about the products that I don't get stuck
>with the wrong crap. What I do have a problem with is when I take a
>defective product back and it takes them 45 minutes to figure out how it
>works before exchanging it. When I go to Sears, I know the emphasis is on
>Quality and low price, they don't have the big "experts" slogan, and even
>then I find them more knowledgeable in their electronics department than
>Radio Shack. At Radio Shack you have a reasonable expectation of good
>service. Most of the time you get none
>


  Having worked for a few months at Radio Shack after college, I have
mixed emotions about the thread here.  True, many salespeople (management
calls them "Salesmakers"...heh) don't know much about the technical
                 ^^^^^^
brass tacks of, say, building a power supply.  However, what you must
understand is that Radio Shack is like most other American retail
corporations: Marketing ("you've got questions....) does not always
communicate with Sales ("what's the question again?) or, much less,
people on the sales floor ("Uh, let me get the manager.")



  Next time you're in RS, grab one of the neat little reply cards
Marketing has printed up for all the stores. Pissed about being asked for
your name for the 13th time in a month? Put it on there!  Tired of
explaining the difference between slow-blow and fast-blow fuses to the
salespeople? Write it down!  Depressed when you realize that your reason
for bitching is that the only people left in the food chain below you are
radio shack clerks?  Well....better see your therapist on that one.


Jay Vise

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Hauss)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NOT SATISIFIED with RADIO SHACK SPEAK OUT
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 00:41:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5sr8$[e-mail]>
References: <4etthu$[e-mail]>

I used to work for radio shack (about 6 years ago).. and let me tell you.. 1/2

of the people who work for the company know NOTHING.. I watched they make up
answers which I knew were either incorrect or were only partially correct..


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:27 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Oakland Co. MI. jail freq.
Date: 18 Feb 1996 03:23:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4g6638$[e-mail]>



Does anyone have the frequencies for the Oakland County Jail
(radios inside facility) in MI?  I looked in my copy of Police
Call but couldn't find the jail.

   Thanks, Neil


==============================================================
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Detroit,Michigan,USA
[e-mail]
Great Lakes shipping web page: Photos, passage,and much more
http://www.acs.oakland.edu/~ncschult/boatnerd.html
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Doug)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Ok NASCAR scanners, READ THIS!
Date: 21 Feb 1996 03:19:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4ge2vn$[e-mail]>

Ok, the freqs are nice to have...does anyone have the PL tones?

Doug



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (NAVIGAT0R4)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Old regency mods wanted!!!!!
Date: 19 Feb 1996 09:44:37 -0500
Message-ID: <4ga2cl$[e-mail]>

  I have an old regency scanner model: R 4010   I was wondering if it was
possible to add a few bands to this model like 200-375 Mhz. If any one
knows any mods for this radio please let me know by E-mail. The 0 in
Navigat0r4 is a zero not an o.

                                                Thanx!


[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:29 1996
From: "George M. (MAC) Hickman" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Opening 2500XLT ?
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 09:19:05 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Jason Baer <[e-mail]>

From MONITORING TIMES, SEPT'93 - It works - I've done it....
"Remove the antenna and battery pack.  Lay it on its face on a soft
cloth or towel, bottom of radio facing you.  Remove the two upper
(black) screws and two lower (chrome) screws.  Carefully pry the back
loose from the radio and lift it off."   I recall this requiring more
prying than I thought it would.  I had to use a bit of pull to get the
cover off of my BC2500XLT.  Hope this helps.   - MAC


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:30 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Jason Baer)
Subject: Opening 2500XLT ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 23:23:36 GMT

Does anybody know how to open a Uniden BC2500XLT. I have the two black
screws and two silver screws out. The case just doesn't seem to want to
budge. Please e-mail to [e-mail]. Thanks !

--
"The Consultant At Large"             [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tirya)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Portland Radio System Press Release (long)
Date: 17 Feb 1996 01:09:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4g39s0$[e-mail]>

Saw this on the wires... in light of the publicity this system has gotten
recently, thought some folks might be interested...

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 16, 1996

CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
For Further Information Contact:
David Kish   [phone]           Dennis Quail [phone]

PORTLAND RADIO SYSTEM PERFORMS WELL DURING TEST

Portland, OR - The City of Portland's new 800 MHz trunked radio system
performed just as it was designed during a public test and demonstration
February 7, according to City officials.  Representatives from many of
the agencies and other governmental entities using the new system
attended the demonstration.

The City scheduled the demonstration of the Motorola SMARTZONE system
following reports the system failed during the severe wind storm here on
December 12, 1995.

"The City and Motorola have been working aggressively on the system since
the December wind storm," says David Kish, Director, Bureau of General
Services, for the City of Portland.  "This demonstration was designed to
simulate the level of calls disasters like the wind storm can generate.
The severe rains we had the day of the demonstration gave us an additional
challenge we hadn't anticipated.  But, the system performed very well."

The system did experience some minor technical and weather-related
problems during the December storm, says Joel Harrington, a senior
communications engineer for the City of Portland.

"But, the system did not go down as media reported.  City of Portland and
Motorola engineers fixed the problems quickly.  Some system users never
knew there were any system problems at all."

Over the last two months, Motorola has upgraded the system's software and
some hardware as part of the routine installation process.  Those
upgrades were completed the day before the public tests.

"The same day we completed those upgrades, we really hammered the system
to see how far we could push it," says Harrington.  "We handled 102,000
calls, 476,000 air time seconds.  Normal daily traffic is about 50-70,000
calls.  We were very, very happy with how well the system performed."

The system also performed well during the hostage incident at the KOIN
Tower in early January, and a snow storm in mid-January.  Both incidents
generated call loads on the system well above those the City experienced
during the December wind storm.

"The system was purposely designed to accommodate these unexpected surges
in call traffic," says Harrington.  "In each of these cases, it did just
that without any problems at all."

One of the issues media reports raised last December concerned system
back-up to ensure continuous capability.

"Our new system has significantly more redundancy than we've ever had,"
says Kish.  "We actually have seven levels of back-up, all the
communications system redundancy necessary to maintain our communications
capability and protect personnel doing their jobs in the field."

According to Kish and Harrington, the bigger challenge is training
personnel on how to use all the new system's many capabilities and features.

"This system is easily the most sophisticated we've ever had in the
region, and everyone is still learning how to use it effectively," says
Kish.  "But, the most important point is the system works well.  Motorola
invested the resources to help us make sure it does.  With their
support and the hard work of the City's engineering personnel, we have
a communications system that can grow with our needs well into the next
century."

-30-


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:33 1996
From: "Sean P. Watts" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Portland, OR Airport Frequencies
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 17:42:09 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


I've looked for a long time for frequencies for airports and airplanes.
Since I live in SW Washington State Portland international is the biggest
airport in the area.  So if anyone has air frequencies for either
Portland or frequecies that are used nationwide I would very much
appreciate it if someone could send them to me.  THANKS!!!



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Ridgeway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Portland, OR Airport Frequencies
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 23:54:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4g35dp$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

"Sean P. Watts" <[e-mail]> wrote:


>I've looked for a long time for frequencies for airports and airplanes.
>Since I live in SW Washington State Portland international is the biggest
>airport in the area.  So if anyone has air frequencies for either
>Portland or frequecies that are used nationwide I would very much
>appreciate it if someone could send them to me.  THANKS!!!

Sean,

Here is a list captured while searching the aircraft range the day
before the Pres. arrived:

(not in order)
118.85
128.35
127.475
127.975
122.3
124.2
119.5
118.1
119.65
118.825
133.275
126.0
126.6
133.9
133.7
133.675
128.75
128.725
123.775
122.75
122.7
121.575
120.475
121.625
123.825
127.525
128.025
128.775
133.725
128.3
129.425
125.8
129.725
132.0
135.35
118.7
120.3
126.9 Real Active
129.7
133.0
120.5
135.45


Try these out, I'm sure you will find some activity on most.  Also,
you can contact the FCC to get thePDX current freqs for all four
altitude zones.  Monitoring America has a great section too, but it is
spendy.

//r\\




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Hancock)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-2006 Web Page
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 96 08:50:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4g9ds3$[e-mail]>



Hello

I have designed a web page for the Pro-2006, related hardware, software
and publications.  Also I have designed a section of the Page for
"Probe" which is software for the OptoScan 456.

Parts of the page is under constructed but feel free to check it out.
Let me know your comments and suggestions.

Thanks
Steve

Steve Hancock  (N3FWE)
York, Pa
The Pro-2006 Web Page at http://yrkpa.kias.com/~stevehan
[e-mail]    "The Truth is out There"


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:36 1996
From: Charles Lowery <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-2026 mod
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 08:00:36 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I just bought a Realistic Pro-2026 which is rumored to be easy to modify
for cellular but when I opened the radio there was no white wire in L201
position nor was there a jumper above or below the board.  Help Chuck
AB4YR


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:37 1996
From: Danny Banister <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-2026 mod
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 13:31:11 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Charles Lowery wrote:
>
> I just bought a Realistic Pro-2026 which is rumored to be easy to
> modify for cellular but when I opened the radio there was no white wire
> in L201 position nor was there a jumper above or below the board.
> Help Chuck
> AB4YR

What you bought is one of the new model Pro-2026's that is not modifiable
for full 800 MHz coverage.
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bobby Raymer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2026 with 800mhz SOLD
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 96 00:44:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdtec$[e-mail]>

Thanks for all the replys i receive the Radio Shack PRO-2026
scanner i listed is SOLD

from Bobby Raymer


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (JRosariojr)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-43 SWL Mode
Date: 16 Feb 1996 00:53:29 -0500
Message-ID: <4g164p$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvm2d$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JRosariojr)

Give me the exact page address and I look and let you know


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:39 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: Steve Giron <[e-mail]>
Subject: PRO-43 Tuneup
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 21:51:23 GMT

I have a PRO-43 manufactured prior to the cell-ban. I do have 1 year left on t
he
R.S. Extended Warranty. I have heard that if I send it in for repair (it recei
ves
poorly now) I may not receive back a unit with the same cellular capability, a
s
someone my swap my main board with a post 4/94 unit. Has anyone had a similar
experience?? Should I just take it into a respectable radio shop?? I do not ha
ve
the tech manual nor do I wish to tune it up myself.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-43 Tuneup
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 09:24:33 GMT
Message-ID: <312a2603.211675107@192.188.72.19>
References: <[e-mail]>

Steve Giron <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I have a PRO-43 manufactured prior to the cell-ban. I do have 1 year left on
the
>R.S. Extended Warranty. I have heard that if I send it in for repair (it rece
ives
>poorly now) I may not receive back a unit with the same cellular capability,
as
>someone my swap my main board with a post 4/94 unit. Has anyone had a similar

>experience?? Should I just take it into a respectable radio shop?? I do not h
ave
>the tech manual nor do I wish to tune it up myself.

>[e-mail]

First of all, I have tried answering your e-mails, but can't get a
single one of the many I tried to go through.  The following is
typical of the Mailer Daemon error returns I get:

==========
--------------------- Failed addresses follow: ---------------------|
<[e-mail]>...transport inet_zone_smtp: connect: No route to
host
==========

Apparently you can send e-mail, but I bet you have a problem receiving
it.  Check with your ISP, please.  I've had a number of emails
returned because there is no route to your host.

Now to answer your PRO-43 question:  Radio Shack Service centers are
not known to undo customer work, notably cellular mods.  The techs
don't care one way or the other.  They just work there.  If your mod
has something to do with the problem, then there could be a
difficulty, but the cell mod alone causes no problem and they are not
likely to notice it.  Doubtful they will work down to the Logic/CPU
board level anyway.  Your problem sounds like it's up on one of the
higher boards anyway.

If "poor reception" is the problem, take a look at the antenna
connector where it solders inside the unit.  Whoever did the cell mod
may have forgotten to resolder that connection.  Also, the BNC antenna
connector can fail, especially in the poorly designed two-pronged
center conductor pins.  Examine that area carefully before pushing the
panic button.

Rgds,

Bill

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (NorthStar Gazer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-43 Tuneup
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 19:53:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4gfiu6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <312a2603.211675107@192.188.72.19>


>Now to answer your PRO-43 question:  Radio Shack Service centers are
>not known to undo customer work, notably cellular mods.  The techs
>don't care one way or the other.  They just work there.  If your mod
>has something to do with the problem, then there could be a
>difficulty, but the cell mod alone causes no problem and they are not
>likely to notice it.  Doubtful they will work down to the Logic/CPU
>board level anyway.  Your problem sounds like it's up on one of the
>higher boards anyway.

>If "poor reception" is the problem, take a look at the antenna
>connector where it solders inside the unit.  Whoever did the cell mod
>may have forgotten to resolder that connection.  Also, the BNC antenna
>connector can fail, especially in the poorly designed two-pronged
>center conductor pins.  Examine that area carefully before pushing the
>panic button.

>Rgds,

>Bill

>+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
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>| COMMtronics Engineering   Compuserve:  74107,1176                    |
>| World Scanner Report      Voice Phone: [phone]:30pm-5:30pm  |
>| PO Box 262478             BBS & FAX:   after 5:30pm & before 1:30pm  |
>| San Diego, CA 92196-2478               24-hrs, weekends/holidays     |
>|      WWW home page:  http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/bcheek |
>+----------------------------------------------------------------------+

  Bill,
 I'd seen the same thing happen with a friend's Pro-43. After he'd
performed the cell mod. and beep deletion, he was so excitied about
turning it on to listen to it, he'd overlooked resoldering the antenna
connection to the board. After Fed-xing it to me to fiqure out what
he'd done wrong, I told him what it was and he couldn't believe it. I
guess it's best to check the easys out first, ehh??

Bill Bones
NorthStar Satellite Magazine
810-664-4022 (voice)
810-664-0351 (fax)
call today for a complimentary issue.




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:43 1996
From: root <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-50 mods Needed
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 14:21:11 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'm looking for any info on mods for the PRO-50

Xevious
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-50 mods Needed
Date: 19 Feb 1996 13:45:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4g9ust$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

If'n u find any plse email me also. My buddy has
been look'in also?  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Problem for "experts" in scanning and shortwave!
Date: 19 Feb 1996 16:39:46 -0500
Message-ID: <4gaqn2$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)

I happened to be on the phone the other night talking long distance
(neither person on either side of the line had a cordless or cellular
phone) and all of a sudden 2 CB-ers (or what sounded like CB
transmissions, maybe HAM) could be heard on the line.  I quickly ran to my
scanner and CB to turn them on, but couldn't pick up anything on the HAM
repeaters, or the CB channels.  Can anyone help me with this, or tell me
what the heck happened?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:47 1996
From: [e-mail] <Jim Howard>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PROGRAMMING CELL PHONES
Date: 14 Feb 1996 04:08:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4frn8h$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know how to do this?  Now, before you all jump down my throat for
asking a dumb question, let me make my self clear.  I have seen ads all over t
own
for places that will program 2 phones on one cellular number.  Why can't I do
that
myself?  I have service with a company, and have a handheld cell phone that wo
rks.
I also have a mountable car phone that isn't active.  Why can't I program the
car phone to
work on the same service I already pay for?  The cell company will do it, but
they want to
charge me double every month for doing so... Sounds like the old battle I used
 to have with
the TV cable company...

Anyway, I'd just like to know if this can be done, and how?

Any comments?
Jim Howard




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:48 1996
From: "George M. (MAC) Hickman" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PROGRAMMING CELL PHONES
Date: 16 Feb 1996 05:25:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4g14fj$[e-mail]>
References: <4frn8h$[e-mail]>
To: Jim,Howard

There is a good article on this subject in the February, 1996 Nuts&
Volts magazine.  The article is titled "Cellular Extensions on Trial".

I called them for a trial copy, and they actually sent me three months
worth.  It seems to be a useful "trader-type" magazine, with a mixture
of articles.  Nuts & Volts can be reached at 1-800-783-4624. I'll
probably subscribe.

Bottom Line - Revenue for additional lines is important to the cellular
companies.  I did not read of any technical reasons against it if only
one set is operational at a time.  A friend of mine in the cellular
industry said that it would drive the system nuts if two like sets were
on the system at the same time.

Mac




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:49 1996
From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PROGRAMMING CELL PHONES
Date: 18 Feb 1996 03:51:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4g67ov$[e-mail]>
References: <4frn8h$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] <Jim Howard> wrote:
[snip]
>  Why can't I do that
>myself?  I have service with a company, and have a handheld cell phone that w
orks.
>I also have a mountable car phone that isn't active.  Why can't I program the
 car phone to
>work on the same service I already pay for?  The cell company will do it, but
 they want to
>charge me double every month for doing so...
[snip]
>Any comments?


There are some fundmental reasons why you can't compare adding a second
cellular phone (by cloning) to adding a second phone in your house.

Cellular is a radio service.  Your rates are based on access the network.
 You don't pay for a "line" to which you can connect as many phones as
you wish.  You pay for one cellular telephone to access the network.

For practical purposes, the wireline bell telephone companies don't care
about how many extensions you have on your home phone line - ON YOUR SIDE
of the demarcation point (demarc) out side your house.  They are only
responsible for the service up to that demarc.

If you want your line to appear on a phone somewhere across town, you
have to have the phone company do it - and they charge you for it.

In the case of a cellular telephone, the "demarc" is the transceiver
itself.  The cellular carrier is the radio system licensee/operator and
they have effective control over your cellular phone.  If you want that
number to work in another location (another cellular telephone - which is
a radio) you have to have the cellular phone company do it.  And they are
within their right to charge you for it.

So you would be defrausing the cellular carrier of legitimate revenue by
cloning your car phone and making it appear as your hand-held.
Especially if the carrier offers "second phone" services that are
billable.

Cellular is a radiotelephone service - a glorified trunked radio system
with interconnect to the public switched telephone network.  It is just
not the same as wireline telephone service.  It has it's own set of laws
and rules.

I am surprised that we are still seeing ads for shops that appear to be
cloning phones.  Cloning is expressly prohibited by FCC rules.

cwheeler



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:50 1996
From: [e-mail](Jonathan Stapp )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Q:  What is available for price of AR8000?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 15:46:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4g7hjo$[e-mail]>

Planning on buying a portable scanner.
Have pretty much decided on the AOR AR8000.
Question is, what else is comparable (or better!) for the price?
I like what I read about its features (all the bells & whistles),
but may not necessarily need LW, MW, or HF coverage, as I already
have a portable shortwave.

Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
-Jon


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Whitehurst)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Q:  What is available for price of AR8000?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 22:25:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8908$[e-mail]>
References: <4g7hjo$[e-mail]>

In article <4g7hjo$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Planning on buying a portable scanner.
        Well, I have the AR8000 & love it! Of course, ALL scanners are limited by
the antenna connected to them. The $100.00 DX conversion mod to allow a more n
arrow
AM filter is something to consider (EEB in Vienna,VA does this). I have ,
nevertheless, been quite happy with it! Nothing comparable in a handheld exits
 on the
market. The similar Yupteru model has no provision for a computer interface. -
David.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Donovan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: 17 Feb 1996 03:28:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4g3i0o$[e-mail]>
References: <4f5puj$[e-mail]> <4g2g44$[e-mail]>


Want something better than a radar jammer?

I'm not sure of all the details, but apparently an Electronic
Tech did something along the following line a couple of years
ago. He took a 900 Watt Magnetron from a microwave oven, designed
and build the necessary circuitry to hook it up to his radar
detector. The effect was that once a radar signal was received
the magnetron was switched on sending out a pulse that would
blow the front end out of the radar guns.

--
.signature under construction


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:54 1996
From: jerry <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: 20 Feb 1996 14:57:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4gcngb$[e-mail]>
References: <4f5puj$[e-mail]> <4g2g44$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (BryanT6634) wrote:
>In article <4f5puj$[e-mail]>, Brad Cuppy <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>>; It's my understanding that the operation of a jammer per se is not
>>; illegal, however, you can be ticketed for, (get this)
>>;
>>; "Interfering with an officer of the law in the performance of his
>>: duties"
>>;
>>; Personally, I think I'd rather have the speeding ticket!
>>:
>>: How 'bout you?
>>:
>>
>>If it's a misdemanor and not a felony, it would be cheaper than
>>a speeding ticket after you add in the insurance hikes, points, etc.
>>If the FCC comes in the picture, the speeding ticket is definitely
>>better.
>
>If it's a "laser" jammer, since it's not RF, it's my understanding that
>the FCC wouldn't become involved with this.
>
>However, transmitting on any RF frequency for which you are not authorized
>can certainly lead to FCC intervention.....   and THAT would cost FAR more
>than anything the police can cost you....








if you want to jam their radar just am a radar gun at them

the gun these days can be bought for about 25-50 dollars

in surplus.

btw it is true about some of those units causing cancer. yep, the

pistol grip type has been blamed for various groin and intestinal
cancers.

this is the model that the assholes with a badge would hold in



their lap waiting for someone to come along.


i think its funny





From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ing.Gerald KLEIN)
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Distribution: world
Subject: radar warning system
Date: 14 Feb 1996 10:11:32 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi!

I do not know if I am right here.
I hope so because it works like a scanner.
I am looking for a radar and laser warning system.
I heared there is one from U.S. or Can. - Valentine One ( X-Band 10,525 Ghz.,
K-Band 24,15 Ghz., Ka-Band 33,4 to 36 Ghz. and laserlight 950 nm).

Can anyone tell me where I can get it ?
Do anyone know something about this system?

Or is there a newsgroup on Internet?

please to my BOX

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:55 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radio News
Date: 14 Feb 1996 18:05:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4fu0ru$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

 Attached is an article that provides information of interest to
scanner owners. I can post these as they are announced.  I am
interested in responses so that I know if people find this of value or
just more noise.

  Monday, February 12, 1996

The City of Baltimore Board of Estimates has awarded Motorola a
$38 million contract to manufacture and install a new 800 MHz radio
communications system for the city's public safety and public service
agencies.  The ASTRO(TM) digital system initially will serve the City
of Baltimore Fire department.  Eventually, all City of Baltimore
public safety and public service departments will use the system.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mitchell Bogh)
Subject: Re: Radio News
Date: 19 Feb 96 07:32:05 -0800
References: <4fu0ru$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

It always seems to amaze me at how tax dollars are spent.  These
police depts and fire depts are really being taken for a ride when it
comes to these new radio schemes.  I think that most of these so
called miracle 800mhz systems are junk.  I would really hope that the
comunity gets involved in trying to stop this foolish waste of money.
If these major manufactures want to built these systems they should
learn a little more from the cellular industry.  Six to ten repeaters
for an entire county will not give them (users) the same decent
coverage that they already have.


this is just my opinion. Mitch


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Arnie B.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radio Shack email address + more
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 20:16:51 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


I'm one of many who are getting tired of reading RS complaints on here.
Instead of griping here, I told RADIO SHACK!

So, if you have a gripe, email them at:
[e-mail]

...Or snail mail them at:
RadioShack Customer Relations
1400 One Tandy Center
Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:16:59 1996
From: "Joseph G. Hill" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radio Shack Pro 2040
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 14:14:45 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Radio Shack has the Pro 2040 on sale for $169.99.  Is this a good deal???  Is
there an alternative for about the same price that is a better choice??  Can
this model me modified to hear cellular telephone??  Thanks, Joe Hill


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:00 1996
From: "Joseph G. Hill" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack Pro 2040
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:36:22 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Joseph G. Hill wrote:
>
> Radio Shack has the Pro 2040 on sale for $169.99.  Is this a good deal???  I
s
> there an alternative for about the same price that is a better choice??  Can
> this model me modified to hear cellular telephone??  Thanks, Joe Hill

Someone out there E-mailed me a review of the Pro 2040 and information on
other models and somehow I zapped it from my E-mail files...please send it
again!!!   Thanks, Joe Hill    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radio Shack PRO-59 mods??
Date: 18 FEB 96 18:19:28
Message-ID: <4g8cf9$[e-mail]>

Are there any mods for the Radio Shack PRO-59?

thanks,
Ken


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:02 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. RG=?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <[e-mail]> <4f5q3f$[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ga7gq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 07:41:51 GMT


  (someone who knows) writes:
> Paul Bastian <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>   (snip)
>>      For those who are interested RG stands for Radio Guide, that was
>>the term given to the wire before it was called Coax Cable.
     (snip)

>
> RG=Radial Ground.
> cracker jack box degrees don't count

 Interesting answers!!! Actually RG= Royal Grade.
 Originally there were several grades of cable with the Royal Grade being
 the best.


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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We're clueless
Date: 15 Feb 1996 16:25:54 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4fvmqi$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4eugv0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fellj$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fl659$[e-mail]> <4fnl0b$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fq4nr$[e-mail]> <4frll5$[e-mail]>

>My HTX-100 also says Uniden, didn't know they were in the 10m business,
>but what the hell.

Huh??  Where have you been living for the past 8 years?  Who do you think
manufactures the HR-2510??

-Drew in Charlotte-



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Ringer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 15 Feb 1996 03:27:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4fu965$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Folks, I've been an amateur radio operator and electronics hobbyist for 33 yea
rs, living in towns of less than 50,000 the whole time.
For all their faults, it is by far better to have a Radio Shack store availabl
e than not.

Components. You can get them!  No more TV repair shop "Let's look in the back
room" hunts.

You can buy fair electronic devices with warranties and exchange possibilities
. Maybe the prices are a bit higher (maybe), but they're
there.  Buy it off the shelf!

It's a decent first or second job for young people, or a second job for older
ones.

If they don't know what you're talking about, take a few minutes to talk with
the at an off time.

If they don't want to talk (and learn), just buy your stuff and leave.

If you're buying electronic components you know more than they do.  That's pro
bably the way it should be.

Radio Shack isn't perfect. But try not going into one for a year. You'll appre
ciate them.

Dan, K8WV





From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Hauss)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 00:46:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5t5c$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4eugv0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fan57$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

I used to work at radio shack (about 6 years ago).. I was the tech person for
the store I worked at as well as some of the other stores that needed
assistance.  Taking those tests mean nothing.. when I worked there, we were
allowed to take the book and the test home and take it then it would get sent
to the district office for scoring.. in fact, the manager of our store
highlighted the correct answers (although some of them were wrong)...

the reason why I dont work there anymore is simple and its probably why not
many tech people work there is because of the $$ they pay and the quotas they
set... I remember our store getting yelled at by the DM for out numbers..



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave O'Neal)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 18 Feb 1996 01:40:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4g602j$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f5q3f$[e-mail]>


>Not all radio shack staff are cluleless, but no one can argue that the
>vast majority of them have no knoweledge of electronics at all.
>
>Odd for a store that sells capacitors, resistors, etc...


     YOU EXPECT TOO MUCH!

        1)  Don't expect that a person trying to sell you something
            (Radio Shack) will tell you the truth!

        2)  Don't expect much at all from a minimum wage earner!!!




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:08 1996
From: Paul Bastian <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 13:31:15 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f5q3f$[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]>

Dave O'Neal wrote:
>
> >Not all radio shack staff are cluleless, but no one can argue that the
> >vast majority of them have no knoweledge of electronics at all.
> >
> >Odd for a store that sells capacitors, resistors, etc...
>
>      YOU EXPECT TOO MUCH!
>
>         1)  Don't expect that a person trying to sell you something
>             (Radio Shack) will tell you the truth!
>
>         2)  Don't expect much at all from a minimum wage earner!!!
>       I quess I need to throw my two cents in.  I am amazed what some
sales person will say to get a sale.  Since I have an electronics degree
and work with computers, I feel that I know a least a little.
        Since I travel the Northeast for work, I stop in R/S to kill time
and to pick up 5 &  Dime Items, such as solder and Caps.  To check out
how much the sales person knows I ask them a simple question.
        What does the RG stand for in the Coax, (ie RG-59, RG-6 and so
on).  You would be amazed the answers I get.  But the most popular one is
that since Radio Shack sells only the best it stands for Really Good (the
best coax around).  I have to hold back my laughter.
        For those who are interested RG stands for Radio Guide, that was
the term given to the wire before it was called Coax Cable.
        I once put in a application at a local R/S for the fun of it.
The store manager told me that they did not need anybody that knew
anything they wanted people with Sales skills. (?)



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:10 1996
From: Mike Mayer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 17:48:50 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f5q3f$[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Paul Bastian wrote:

>         Since I travel the Northeast for work, I stop in R/S to kill time
> and to pick up 5 &  Dime Items, such as solder and Caps.  To check out
> how much the sales person knows I ask them a simple question.
>         What does the RG stand for in the Coax, (ie RG-59, RG-6 and so
> on).  You would be amazed the answers I get.  But the most popular one is
> that since Radio Shack sells only the best it stands for Really Good (the
> best coax around).  I have to hold back my laughter.
>         For those who are interested RG stands for Radio Guide, that was
> the term given to the wire before it was called Coax Cable.

I never knew that (I'm a ham, an electronics nut, and a scanner freak).
I'd venture to say that MOST hams don't know what RG means.  Just like most
people don't know what BNC or N stands for, or for that matter, why the
batteries are named D, C, AA, AAA, etc.   Kind of an unfair question to ask
a salesdroid (but fun to watch them squirm out an answer).

Here's one for you:  Q: What size cells are used in a standard 6-volt
lantern battery (the ones with the springy terminals)?  A: F-cells, there
are four of them (got this from a Radio Shack book, oddly).

I would, for example, expect an RS sales person to know the diff between
Narrow FM and Wideband FM, but not something as relatively obscure
(but great for Trivial Pursuit) as Radio Guide.

>         I once put in a application at a local R/S for the fun of it.
> The store manager told me that they did not need anybody that knew
> anything they wanted people with Sales skills. (?)

Yep - hence the salesdroid syndrome.

--
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Visual Numerics, Inc.  32915 Aurora Rd. Suite 160, Solon OH  44139  USA
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:11 1996
From: Jack Davis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RadioShack has the Pro-2026 on sale again!
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 14:50:59 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g7h28$[e-mail]>


In Article<4g7h28$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
> Path:
news.deltanet.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!vixen.
c
so.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!news.scruz.n
e
t!garlic.com!nadzam
> From: [e-mail] (Bill Nadzam)
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
> Subject: RadioShack has the Pro-2026 on sale again!
> Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 15:36:40 GMT
> Organization: garlic.com
> Lines: 8
> Message-ID: <4g7h28$[e-mail]>
> NNTP-Posting-Host: z.assign.garlic.com
> X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4
>
> I saw the ad today $149.95 for the Pro-2026
> Good value.
>
> ------------------------------------------------
> Name: Bill.Nadzam
> E-mail: "Bill Nadzam" <[e-mail]>
> ------------------------------------------------
>
That is a good buy. Don't "assume" they are modable (is that a word)
unless you know how to tell the difference. Some can, some can't.
Mine did!

Jack




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Nadzam)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RadioShack has the Pro-2026 on sale again!
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 15:36:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4g7h28$[e-mail]>

I saw the ad today $149.95 for the Pro-2026
Good value.

------------------------------------------------
Name: Bill.Nadzam
E-mail: "Bill Nadzam" <[e-mail]>
------------------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:13 1996
From: Stephen Waits <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Re2: What exactly is a DTMF decoder?
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 07:41:54 -0700
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.960216073932.23767B-100000@moon>
References: <[e-mail]>

On Thu, 15 Feb 1996, Tbear wrote:

> I was wondering how you input it into your computer?

Via a mic on my Soundblaster 2.0..

> If it works so well, why don't you record the tones and theb
> then play it back in 5 tone increments for numbers greater than
> five tones..................

Because that is shitty.  I've almost got my own completed.

--Steve (http://pr.erau.edu/~swaits)



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (L. T. Randall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Receiving Television SCA signals
Date: 16 Feb 1996 19:08:11 -0700
Message-ID: <4g3dab$[e-mail]>

Can anyone explain how SCA signals from television stations work?  Does
anyone have experience with picking them up on a scanner?

How do TV SCA's differ from (or are they the same thing as) the "SAP", or
"Second Audio Program".  Are there SCA signals which cannot be heard by
by a television set's SAP capability?

Are SCA or SAP signals done by having an addional FM carrier near the
"normal" sound carrier of the TV signal.  Or are they done by FM-on-FM
modulation on the original sound carrier, which would require some type
of modification to the scanner to receive?

And what types of things might be found on television station SCA's?  Are
the stations restricted to using their SCA for their own operation (i.e.
cueing remote broadcasts), or can they lease the subcarrier to anyone for
purposes similar to the SCA's of broadcast FM stations?



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:16 1996
From: Richard Foster <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Receiving Television SCA signals
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 12:41:38 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g3dab$[e-mail]> <4g7rtk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Steve Work wrote:
>
> Brian Oakley ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : Has anyone, or does anyone know if SAP signals can be received via cable
> : tv allowing that the local broadcaster already brodcasts an SAP signal?
> : Seems like this would be possible if the same bandwidth is being used.
> : B.
> :
>
> I was messing around with the SAP function on my VCR the other day.
> Seems like there were about 4 or 5 TV channels which made the SAP light
> come on.  Trying to listen to the SAP, I have concluded that SAP merely
> stands for "Same Audio Program", because that's what all the stations
> were presumably broadcasting on their SAP.  Just a duplicate of their
> normal TV audio.  Perhaps the stations are fearful that ignorant viewers
> will punch the SAP button and not know what it's for, and they don't want
> to lose audience because of this.
>
> I was not able to find a SAP which was different from the normal audio
> programming.
>
> Is my experience with SAP typical?

During the Superbowl, the SAP channel had the play by play in spanish. At leas
t
it was in the Chicago area.

--
Richard Foster            | Electronics and Computing Technologies Div.
Network Specialist        | Argonne National Laboratory
[phone]            | 9700 S. Cass Ave.
e-mail: [e-mail]  | Argonne, Ill. 60439


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Martin McCormick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Receiving Television SCA signals
Date: 19 Feb 1996 20:47:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4ganle$[e-mail]>
References: <4g3dab$[e-mail]>

In article <4g3dab$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (L. T. Randal
l) writes:
>Can anyone explain how SCA signals from television stations work?

        SCA television signals work exactly the same way that SCA signals
work in the FM radio broadcast band.

>  Does
>anyone have experience with picking them up on a scanner?

        You can't do that very easily on a normal scanner because most
scanners don't have a SCA detector built in even if they have a wideband
detector for receiving TV sound.  In order for SCA to work, the band-width
of the signal has to be sufficient to accommodate the SCA transmissions along
with the audio.
support anything much above
>How do TV SCA's differ from (or are they the same thing as) the "SAP", or
>"Second Audio Program".  Are there SCA signals which cannot be heard by
>by a television set's SAP capability?
>

        To answer the second question first, yes.  There are SCA transmissions
that can't be heard via SAP.  This is because the new stereo sound standard
adopted in the early eighties allows for two SCA audio channels, one for
sAP and another for special studio use such as queuing.  All of the subcarrier
s
are harmonics of the pilot tone which is the same as the horizontal sweep
frequency.  The stereophonic sound is very much like that used in FM
broadcasting except that the frequencies of the pilot tone and stereo
subcarier are multiples of the horizontal sweep frequency.

>Are SCA or SAP signals done by having an addional FM carrier near the
>"normal" sound carrier of the TV signal.  Or are they done by FM-on-FM
>modulation on the original sound carrier, which would require some type
>of modification to the scanner to receive?

        You've got it right on the nose.  The SCA signal might be thought
of is very high-pitched FM audio that is way! above a person's ability to
hear it.  Not only that, but the deimphasis network and other filtering
placed in the audio output chain of a television receiver insures that
almost none of the SCA energy will ever reach the speaker.  You shouldn't
hear any difference in the normal programming audio at all when a station is
broadcasting SCA.

        Another use of one of the non-SAP channels is to send remote
telemetry from the transmitter site back to the studio so that the engineers
can remotely monitor the operation of the transmitter and do not necessarily
have to keep a live body at the site if  it happens to be across town from
the studio.  If you have a SCA decoder that tunes such a service, you will
hear modem-like sounds which may have a cadence to them as the telemetry
system cycles through all the parameters that are being monitored.

>
>And what types of things might be found on television station SCA's?  Are
>the stations restricted to using their SCA for their own operation (i.e.
>queuing remote broadcasts), or can they lease the subcarrier to anyone for
>purposes similar to the SCA's of broadcast FM stations?
>



        Since the SAP channel is included on lots of higher-quality VCR's
and many television sets, nobody is going to put anything on there that
isn't meant for the general public to receive.  AS for the special SCA system,
it is more likely not to be used at all or to be used for telemetry than
anything that one would find really interesting.

        The SAP channel is used for foreign language translation of a program
such as when KTLA in Las Angeles reads the evening news in Spanish on SAp
along with the English which is on the main channel.  SAP is also used
to provide something called DVS or Descriptive Video Service which consists
of a voice-over during quiet parts of a film which describes the scene for
blind people.  Believe me, blind people enjoy television programs along with
the sighted public and they should enjoy them more with DVS.  Right now,
there is not very much DVS since somebody has to be paid to sit there and
do the voice-overs, but it is a good idea.  It is sort of like an audio versio
n
of Closed-Captionning or CC capability.

        I remember hearing many years ago that KTLA was doing the news in
Spanish so if this isn't still being done, I am in error, but this is the
exact sort of thing that planners originally had in mind for the SAP system.

Martin McCormick 405 744-7572   Stillwater, OK
OSU Center for Computing and Information services Data Communications Group


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Horvath)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Receiving Television SCA signals
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 21:16:34 EST
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bob Horvath)
Distribution: world


>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
>Path: nuclear.microserve.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.
co
>m!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!slwork
>From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
>Subject: Re: Receiving Television SCA signals
>Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
>Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)
>X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1]
>References: <4g3dab$[e-mail]> <4g7rtk$[e-mail]>
>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 15:15:28 GMT
>Lines: 20
>Sender: [e-mail]
>
>Brian Oakley ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Has anyone, or does anyone know if SAP signals can be received via cable
>: tv allowing that the local broadcaster already brodcasts an SAP signal?
>: Seems like this would be possible if the same bandwidth is being used.
>: B.
>:
>
>I was messing around with the SAP function on my VCR the other day.
>Seems like there were about 4 or 5 TV channels which made the SAP light
>come on.  Trying to listen to the SAP, I have concluded that SAP merely
>stands for "Same Audio Program", because that's what all the stations
>were presumably broadcasting on their SAP.  Just a duplicate of their
>normal TV audio.  Perhaps the stations are fearful that ignorant viewers
>will punch the SAP button and not know what it's for, and they don't want
>to lose audience because of this.
>
>I was not able to find a SAP which was different from the normal audio
>programming.
>
>Is my experience with SAP typical?

Here we have 6-7 SAP channels,some change from stereo to mono, and only one is
different and that one broadcasts NOAA weather.


[e-mail]









From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Simon Tooke)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Receiving Television SCA signals
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 03:04:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4gbdit$[e-mail]>
References: <4g3dab$[e-mail]> <4g7rtk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Richard Foster <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Steve Work wrote:
>>
>> Brian Oakley ([e-mail]) wrote:

>> I was not able to find a SAP which was different from the normal audio
>> programming.
>>
>> Is my experience with SAP typical?

>During the Superbowl, the SAP channel had the play by play in spanish. At lea
st
>it was in the Chicago area.

In Toronto CITY TV used to have instructions on how to get out of SAP
mode on their SAP channel.

-simon tooke



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Karolak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Receiving Television SCA signals
Date: 20 Feb 1996 23:37:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdlv4$[e-mail]>
References: <4g3dab$[e-mail]> <4g7rtk$[e-mail]>

In article <4g7rtk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Has anyone, or does anyone know if SAP signals can be received via
cable
>tv allowing that the local broadcaster already brodcasts an SAP signal?
>Seems like this would be possible if the same bandwidth is being used.
>B.
>

I receive SAP from a local station in Pittsburgh, PA (they
continually broadcast the local weather report) while connected to
cable.  The SAP is received with no problem.  However, another local
channel that shows SAP present (via the indicator light) has the same
audio on SAP as well as the normal audio setting.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Headley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RS Pro 50 and Mods
Date: 16 Feb 1996 14:26:59 -0500
Message-ID: <4g2lq3$[e-mail]>

Is the RS Pro 50 easy to modify.

Rich        [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Norman Davis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Sacramento Rail Freqs
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 16:29:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4g500t$[e-mail]>

*       453.8250                SAC RT          Mostly Bus traffic
*       161.5500                SP ROAD
*       160.8900                SP PBX  MT VACA RPTR
*       160.3200                SP ROAD 2 (DENVER)
*       160.5150                PBX     WEAK
*       160.6050                UP PBX  WEAK
*       160.3500                SP CONTAINER TERMINAL
*       160.2300                SP ROSEVILLE CARMEN
*       161.4300                SP YARD
*       160.9800                SP YARD
*       146.4900                RAILFAN SIMPLEX
*       446.5000                RAILFAN SIMPLEX
*       160.6500                ATSF ROAD CH 1
*       160.4250                UP ROAD
*       160.2900                UP ROAD
*       160.4700                UP ROAD 2
*       160.8600                BART ROAD 2


All these Freqs were active on or about 2-17-96 from my location aprox
30 miles
east of Sacramento at 1500 MSL elavation. Rcvr is R-2006 and Antenna
is a Discone up
25 Feet.





From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven C Passmore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: San Francisco Frequencies
Date: 20 Feb 1996 11:25:45 -0800
Message-ID: <4gd77p$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

This list is pretty old so some of these are probably not correct. If
anyone has any additions or corrections please post them.


(R)=Repeater  (S)=Simplex  (B)=Base  (M)=Mobile


                San Francisco City & County
Sheriffs Office
        488.8125        (R)     Ch 1    Primary
        488.8125        (S)     Ch 2    Primary (Simplex) City Hall &
Jail Security
        488.6875        (S)     Ch 3    County Jail & Court Security
        488.8375        (S)     Ch 4    City Jail Security

Police
        45.10           (S)     Low Band 1      Richmond, Ingleside,
Taravel, Traffic
        45.14           (S)     Low Band 2      Mission, Potrero
        45.58           (S)     Low band 3      Central, Southern
        45.46           (S)     Low Band 4      Northern, Park
        460.225         (R)     PIC Zone 1      Richmond, Ingleside, Taravel
        460.125         (R)     PIC Zone 2      Mission, Potrero
        460.500         (R)     PIC Zone 3      Central, Southern
        460.450         (R)     Citywide 1      Tow Trucks, Meter Checkers
        460.075         (R)     Citywide 2      Northern, Park
        460.350         (R)     Citywide 3      TAC-6
        460.525         (S)                     TAC-7 (low power)
        460.550         (S)                     TAC-8 (low power)
        460.025         (R)                     TAC-3 CLEMARS
        45.30           (S)                     Police Academy

Fire
        488.3625        (R)     Control 1       Downtown, North Beach,
South of Market
        488.5625        (R)     Control 2       Western Addition, Pacific Heights
        488.7625        (R)     Control 3       Southeast, Mission, Ingleside
        489.1625        (S)     Control 4       Fireground
        489.1875        (S)     Control 5       Fireground & Paging
        489.1125        (R)     Control 6       Mayor, Schools
        154.280         (S)     Control 7       Mutual Aid - White
        46.46           (S)     Control 10

Ambulance
        462.950         (R)     Co-Ord 1        City Ambulance - Dispatch
        462.975         (R)     Co-Ord 2        City Ambulance - Ambulance to Hospital
        155.385         (S)                     Primary
        158.760         (S)                     Secondary - M.A.P. units
        155.160         (S)                     San Francisco Ambulance (Private)
        155.265         (S)                     King American Ambulance Company
        47.66           (S)                     Mercy Peninsula Ambulance
        463.125         (S)     Med 6           San Francisco General Hospital - Base
        468.125         (S)     "               San Francisco General Hospital - Mobile
        463.175         (S)     Med 8           St. Marys Hospital - Base
        468.175         (S)     "               St. Marys Hospital - Mobile

Local Government
        48.20           (S)                     Water Dept. - Hetch Hetchy
        48.30           (S)                     Water Dept. - Bay Area
        48.40           (S)                     Water Dept. - Commercial Division
        451.250         (R)                     Water Dept. - Administration & Paging
        37.90           (S)                     Street Dept.
        37.92           (S)                     Street Dept.
        489.1125        (R)                     San Francisco School District
        453.225         (R)                     Housing Authority / Port of SF

San Francisco Minicipal Railway - (MUNI)
        484.6625        (R)     Ch A            LRV's & Cable Cars
        484.5125        (R)     Ch B            Coaches
        484.5625        (R)     Ch C            Data
        484.6125        (R)     Ch D            Coaches
        484.7125        (R)     Ch E            Coaches
        484.7625        (R)     Ch F            Data
        482.8875        (R)     Ch G            Coaches

San Francisco International Airport
        453.375         (R)                     Police
        453.200         (R)                     Operations
        453.775         (S)                     Fire

Bay Area Rapid Transit District - (BART)
        160.410         (R)     Ch 1            Road
        160.455         (S)                     Yard
        160.860         (R)     Ch 2            Road
        453.150         (R)                     Police Primary
        453.425         (R)                     Police Secondary
        453.975         (S)                     Yard

Golden Gate Transit District
        482.3875 (B) /  485.3875 (M)            Coaches
        482.5375 (B) /  485.5375 (M)            Coaches
        482.6875 (B) /  485.6875 (M)            Coaches
        482.7375 (B) /  485.7375 (M)            Tow Trucks
        482.5875 (B) /  485.5875 (M)            Ferry Boats
        482.8375 (B) /  485.8375 (M)            Administration

U.S. Park Service - (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
        163.150         (R)                     Police
        164.525         (S)                     Police (Tactical)

U.S. Army - Presidio of San Francisco
        148.600         (R)     Ch 1            Police Primary
        150.700         (S)     Ch 2            Police TAC
        148.900         (R)     Ch 3            Police TAC
        149.700         (S)                     Fire Primary
        149.625         (S)                     Public Works


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (The Kid)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanner Interference
Date: 20 Feb 1996 15:28:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4gcpag$[e-mail]>

I have a BC 760 xlt that has been modified to accept just about every thing an
d I run a portable car top antenna to it when I use it in the house.  My quest
ion is that when its on the desk, and the computer is turned on I get alot of
static that interferes with the reception.  Is there a better antenna to use p
ossible to hook up in the attic?  Im in a house with no obvious obstructions o
ther than the computer?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanners and Household Insurance
Date: 20 Feb 1996 02:52:25 -0500
Message-ID: <4gbujp$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

ARRL also offers insurance for ham radio equipment and also covers
computers and other items as they relate to ham radio operation.

While covered by another insurance company years ago, I had a scanner
stolen at a hospital I was working at. They covered it!


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:27 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: SCANNERS FREQ
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 23:29:04 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


Who knows Freqs. from mobile phones around the house?!

Reactions ?!



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:28 1996
From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Schametics
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 19:20:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd70f$[e-mail]>

Hello:
Does anyone have the schametics for a Realistic Pro 57 radio scanner?
If so I would appreciate hearing from you. Reply by email please to
[e-mail]

Thanks

Nels



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Collier Chun)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 96 16:55:40 PST
Message-ID: <4g394p$[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]>

In article <4ftk3s$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>        Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
>channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but couldn'
t
>find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas or freq
s
>for this SS activity?

I believe he was talking about LERN--the Law Enforcement Radio Net, on 155.37.
Oregon State Police et al around here tend to use the Oregon Police Emergency
net (OPEN).  I have LERN filed under my Washington State Patrol frequencies.
This would make sense since he first flew into Washington state, then back
down to Oregon.

































From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:29 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 12:30:17 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]>

> >        Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
> >channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but could
n't
> >find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas or fr
eqs
> >for this SS activity?

        ILERN = 155.475 MHz


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:30 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 12:31:22 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]>

> >        Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
> >channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but could
n't
> >find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas or fr
eqs
> >for this SS activity?

        ILERN = 155.475 MHz
        (also known as NLEEF and other acronyms - they keep proposing the same freque
ncy and calling
it by different names every time)


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tim Tyler)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 13:18:24 -0500
Message-ID: <4fvtdg$[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4fvb6o$[e-mail]>

In article <4fvb6o$[e-mail]>,
John Wilkerson <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Tintin & Snowy ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>:      Today, when good ol' boy Billy Clinton visited the Portland and
>: Woodland area, I picked up traffic on the Clark County Sheriff net (the 155
mhz
>: neighborhood) about an altercation involving a needed background check.
>: Standard stuff so far, but then the sheriff asked for an expedited check
>: claiming Secret Service involvement. My ears perked up at that.
>:      Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
>: channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but could
n't
>: find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas or fr
eqs
>: for this SS activity?
>
>There are a few other freqs more than likey common to Ohio.... BUT, there
>is one...  Nationwide Emergency Freq, that all law enforcement agencies
>nationwide.. _should_ have.. 155.475

   I agree here, but

>As far as the Secret Service, they are mosr definitely digitally
>encrypted.  You woul never in a million years be able to listen to them.

   Utter B.S.

> John L. Wilkerson Jr...    [e-mail]

>      "Political Correctness is for mindless sheep.. Speak up how
>_you_ want, not how others say you should"

    Sounds great, but there's something to be said for accuracy, too!


   Tim

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48197-0443              In cyberspace, no one can hear you scream.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Wilkerson)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 08:07:36 -0500
Message-ID: <4fvb6o$[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]>

Tintin & Snowy ([e-mail]) wrote:

:       Today, when good ol' boy Billy Clinton visited the Portland and
: Woodland area, I picked up traffic on the Clark County Sheriff net (the 155m
hz
: neighborhood) about an altercation involving a needed background check.
: Standard stuff so far, but then the sheriff asked for an expedited check
: claiming Secret Service involvement. My ears perked up at that.
:       Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
: channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but couldn
't
: find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas or fre
qs
: for this SS activity?

In Ohio LEERN... Law Enforcement Emergency Radio Network is 154.935.

There are a few other freqs more than likey common to Ohio.... BUT, there
is one...  Nationwide Emergency Freq, that all law enforcement agencies
nationwide.. _should_ have.. 155.475

As far as the Secret Service, they are mosr definitely digitally
encrypted.  You woul never in a million years be able to listen to them.
--
 John L. Wilkerson Jr...    [e-mail]

      "Political Correctness is for mindless sheep.. Speak up how
_you_ want, not how others say you should"


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Mark)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: 19 Feb 1996 06:54:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4g96qs$[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g394p$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (David Mark)


Ohio's LEERN channel is 154.935mhz.
--
(DAVID MARK) [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Don Skidmore)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: 16 Feb 1996 00:44:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4g0k0j$[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]>

In article <4ftk3s$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>
>        Today, when good ol' boy Billy Clinton visited the Portland and
>Woodland area, I picked up traffic on the Clark County Sheriff net (the 155mh
z
>neighborhood) about an altercation involving a needed background check.
>Standard stuff so far, but then the sheriff asked for an expedited check
>claiming Secret Service involvement. My ears perked up at that.
>        Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
>channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but couldn'
t
>find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas or freq
s
>for this SS activity?

Washington State has LERN-Law Enforcement Radio Network, I think.  155.37.  SS
often uses mutual aid channels to coordinate with locals/county/state.

Don

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:39 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (C. W. Stanley)
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 23:37:22 GMT

In article <4g0k0j$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>In article <4ftk3s$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>>
>>
>>        Today, when good ol' boy Billy Clinton visited the Portland
and
>>Woodland area, I picked up traffic on the Clark County Sheriff net
(the 155mhz
>>neighborhood) about an altercation involving a needed background
check.
>>Standard stuff so far, but then the sheriff asked for an expedited
check
>>claiming Secret Service involvement. My ears perked up at that.
>>        Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
>>channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but
couldn't
>>find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas
or freqs
>>for this SS activity?
>
>Washington State has LERN-Law Enforcement Radio Network, I think.
155.37.  SS
>often uses mutual aid channels to coordinate with locals/county/state.
>
>Don
________________________________________________________________________

Howdy,

LERN is an acronym which stands for Law Enforcement Radio Network.  The
Washington statewide LEARN frequency was 155.370 the last that I was
aware. LERN has nothing directly to do with the Secret Service
operations.

Many states have a statewide network set up although the acronym chosen
may be different from state to state. All this is is a frequency that is
reserved for interagency traffic, usually involving a situation of
importance.

Cheers     :o)    cws



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Strombosis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SF Bay Area 154.6800 Mhz ?
Date: 16 Feb 1996 00:32:16 -0500
Message-ID: <4g14t0$[e-mail]>
References: <4fibak$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Strombosis)

As most of you have figured out, CAL DOJ uses 154.68 as thier primeru
calling and ops channels. Agents are equipped with saber III's in the Nor
CAl region. THe two common activities you will hear are narcotics (BNE)
ops and "VSU" or violence suppression unit programs which are a relatively
new style program wherein DOJ augments Local PD's in the investigationa
and apprehension of Career or violent criminals.  You may here DOJ on any
number of freq's and u might listen to reapeater inputs lic to  other
obscure state agencies also//(hint,hint)........ back to BNE; DOJ
supervises
many regional Narcotics Task Forces-  Westnet = West COCO county  Eastnet=
East COCO County SACNET= Southern Alameda County Narc Enf Team  one of the
reprevious replys noted AANET which operates in Santa Clara County and
stands for Allied Agency Narc Enf Team These task forces are staffed by
officers from local agencies who are committed for a 2-5 year stint.
Supervision, Direction & resources are provided by DOJ. wages are paid by
the donor agency.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:42 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SFO Airline Company Frequencies
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 15:40:11 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fqtnr$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

kEN Colburn wrote:
>
> Evan Singer ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : I will be at SFO later this month.  Am looking for company frequencies
> : (airlines ramps, operations, etc.)- VHF (129.0 to 132.0)
>
> : -Thanks
>
> SFO/sjose area ports
> 108.0500
> 118.0500 .8500
> 119.4750
> 120.3500
> 121.8000
> 126.7000 hayward airport
> 127.2000 oakland airport?
> 127.8000 airport
> 128.5000 airport
> 134.1500 Sjose airport
> 134.5000 aoklad airprto
>
> --
> Gimme a bike, a laptop, a gun and a Leathermen's tool and i can
> go anywhere and do anything.                [e-mail]

Hi Evan,

These list were sent to me a few weeks ago.

Bob

Jeff Willwerth <[e-mail]> wrote:

Robert,

Here are some frequencies I know to be current:
               SFO          SJC

 Tower        120.50       124.00
              269.10       120.70
                           257.60

 Ground       121.80       121.70
              124.25

 Clearance    118.20       118.00

 Approach     135.65       120.10
              134.50       135.20
              135.40       121.30
              127.00
              133.95

 Departure    120.90       120.10
              135.10       121.30

 If you have access to the www, check out the web page:
 www.cc.gatech.edu/db1/fly/airport-info.html

 Regards,

 Jeff
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Jeff C. Wheeler <[e-mail]> wrote:

Of course, Oakland is a major airport as well...

128.500 ATIS
118.300 Oakland Tower (N Field)
127.200 Oakland Tower (S Field)
124.900 Oakland Tower
121.900 Ground Control N
121.750 Ground Control S
127.000 Bay Approach
135.400  "     "
120.100  "     "
135.100  "     "
120.900  "     "
121.100 Clearance Delivery


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jimmy K.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Sterling Marlin Freq
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 17:47:44 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone know Sterling's freq?  The ones I have were not in use for the Twin
125's.

Thanks.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Cliff Pearson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Strange practices of my FBI field office
Date: 21 Feb 1996 17:19:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4gfk7r$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Cliff Pearson)


Hi,

I have a question I hope someone can answer.  Here in my hometown, I
am able to monitor the local FBI field office on several frequencies.
One of the frequencies is more active, by far, than the others.  Judging
from the traffic I hear, it sounds like a dispatcher's channel.  I
usually hear a woman, speaking like a dispatcher (providing information,
answering questions, checking the "criss cross," relaying messages, etc.)
and a man speaking to her on the other end.

Now here's where it gets weird . . .

I've heard this same frequency identified as F-2, F-3, and F-5.  Why?
Could there be various input frequencies using the same repeater output
frequency, with each input using a different CTCSS tone?  What would be
the point though?

Also, and this is the craziest, the woman "dispatcher" is ALWAYS in
the clear, but the "field agent," presumably in his car, is always
digitally scrambled.  Why?!?  Since I can hear half the conversation,
I can almost always deduce what they're talking about.  From the
dispatcher I've heard license plates, addresses, agent's cellular
phone numbers, suspect's names, NCIC reports, "28 returns," etc.
Shouldn't this be secret too?  Why might this be happening, and
what would be the point in scrambling only half of a conversation?

Any help would be appreciated, thanks

Cliff Pearson
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:47 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Stupid Scanner Tricks wanted
Date: 15 Feb 1996 04:17:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4fuc56$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

> I've got an assignment for school to build a web page. I'm a Graphic
> Design major, so the topic is open and I will be graded mostly on the
> design of the page. I wanted to do someting about scanners that hasn't
> really been done yet. (good luck, right?) So I asked myself wht I would
> be interested in seeing on the web and came up with the idea of stupid
> scanner tricks.
>
> What is a Stupid Scanner Trick? It's something that your scanner can do
> but you probably didn't think it could if you just listen to the Police,
> Fire, and Air bands all the time. This includes things like Fast Food
> drive through frequencies, Amusement Parks, Pagers, frequencies for
> broadcast TV and CB radios, Ham stuff, weather satelites, tuning into
> various electronic gear like computers, searching for other people using
> scanners via your scanners, and whatever else that you didn't know you
> could do with a scanner till you got on the net.
>
> All in a fun-yet-graphically-appealing format.
>
> So I am asking you to pass on whatever interesing things you've been
> able to do with your scanner in a How-To format of sorts for all to share
> across the net. If you have a good scanner related web site, let me
> know too and I may include it. If you do an exceptionally good job or
> give me something new and/or unique I'll owe you one big net favor,
> plus I'll give you full credit for the info. But remember that this is
> due in about two weeks from now (that would be 2-28-96), but updates are
> always welcome.
>
> Send those e-mails to:
> [e-mail]
>
> No need to clutter UseNet with this stuff.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Sturdivant)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: TR-4500 USERS
Date: 18 Feb 1996 22:57:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8asa$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Just recently purchased a tr-4500( ar-2500 clone) and am reasonably
>happy with it now that i'm used to its peculiarities. Has an
>interesting scanning/spectrum display/logging computer interface.
>Semms to be old Klingon technolgy but sure beats the price of the
>other
>computer controlled radios on the market. Am also currently operating
>a Pro-2006, DJ-580(dual band ham HT),a bearcat INF5xl< and a Pro-4.
>The Pro-4 is one of the first handheld scanners sold by Radio
>Shack,circa 1970,and still performs with the best if you dont mind
>buying crystals. Also have a pretty comprehensive freq database for
>the Nashville,Tn area.
>
>73
>Pappy
>KD4CVE
Hey Greg ,
I have a AR-2500 , I not sure weather I'm that impressed with the
performance , but it does have a high coll factor . As with any
scanner at any price , it has it's sweet spots . What software do you
drive you 4500 with ? I use some that came with it from ACE.  Jim
















From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (greg livingston)
Subject: TR-4500 USERS
Date: 18 Feb 96 05:40:29 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Just recently purchased a tr-4500( ar-2500 clone) and am reasonably
happy with it now that i'm used to its peculiarities. Has an
interesting scanning/spectrum display/logging computer interface.
Semms to be old Klingon technolgy but sure beats the price of the
other
computer controlled radios on the market. Am also currently operating
a Pro-2006, DJ-580(dual band ham HT),a bearcat INF5xl< and a Pro-4.
The Pro-4 is one of the first handheld scanners sold by Radio
Shack,circa 1970,and still performs with the best if you dont mind
buying crystals. Also have a pretty comprehensive freq database for
the Nashville,Tn area.

73
Pappy
KD4CVE


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:50 1996
From: Paul Jones <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UK Frequency Guides???-Help
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 23:37:11 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article: <[e-mail]>  [e-mail] wr
ites:
>
>
> Is anyone able to help me, I am new to the scanning game and wonder if
> anyone is able to either give me details of a frequency guide? or
> maybe an outline as to which users broadcast on which bands, e.g.hams,
> marine etc.

Hi peter,
Check out the UK newsgroup, alt.radio.scanner.uk
and if you want a UK freq guide, follow the links from
my web page.

Cheers Paul.
--
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WWW:http://www.waverider.co.uk/~paulj/
Compuserve: [e-mail]
UK Scanner Listserver - [e-mail] SUB SCANNER








From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (TristTom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden 3000xlt hand held scanner for sale!
Date: 17 Feb 1996 15:59:24 -0500
Message-ID: <4g5fjc$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (TristTom)

Uniden 3000xlt hand held scanner for sale!

-brand new condition, perfect, in box, with all manuals etc...

-received it as a Christmas gift, but do not need it

$365 OBO

please e-mail me if interested, thanks.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:52 1996
From: Stephen Waits <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Uniden 350A forgets
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 08:00:32 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fq337$[e-mail]>
To: Lester Wahl <[e-mail]>

Lester Wahl wrote:

>   Also, does the 800MHz version of this scanner have the same
> problem?  Any info is appreciated.  Please respond via Email
> to the above address.  Thanks.

Yes, the BC700A has the same problem.  I own one myself.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lester Wahl)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden 350A forgets
Date: 13 Feb 1996 13:18:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4fq337$[e-mail]>

  I have a Uniden 350A that occasionally forgets stored frequencies
in the "private" memory.  I understand this is a problem with this
model of scanner.  Has anyone found any fixes for this unit?
  Also, does the 800MHz version of this scanner have the same
problem?  Any info is appreciated.  Please respond via Email
to the above address.  Thanks.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:53 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden BC 210XLT mods???
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 01:37:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8j4j$[e-mail]>

Are there any mods for the Uniden Bearcat 210 XLT for channel or
frequency expansion?  Please post here or e-mail me.  Thanks.

Todd...

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:54 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden BC60XLTB Scanner
Date: 19 Feb 1996 18:43:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4gagbn$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I am looking for information on a Uniden BC60XLTB Scanner.

Freq. Range?
Is it any good for the money?
Anything else that may be helpful.


Thanks




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:55 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden Bearcat BC3000XLT mod info needed
Date: 15 Feb 1996 00:00:17 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Any general information about this scanner, including cellular mods would
be much appreciated.. (or even web links or leads..)

Thanks

Eric

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:56 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Scan Man)
Subject: Re: Vancouver BC listeners?-Cantel network modified?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 06:58:45 GMT
References: <[e-mail]> <297cc$[e-mail]> <4fld73$[e-mail]>


> What kind of scanners are you guys using? I'm using a pro-43 and so far
I don't seem to notice
> any difference  If I do, is there any thing I can add-on to clear things
up? Also, do you guys have any
> interesting freqs? Here's one you might like to try. X-Files production
crew 856.2625 Kinda of a cool way
> to find out whats going on behind the scences of a really good TV show.


Wow!  Thanks for the tip on the X-files.

by the way, I am using a Pro-43 and I still notice that the Cantel network
is not nearly as clear as the Mobility one.  (as a side note- the service
on the cantel network sucks too).

Scan Man


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:57 1996
From: [e-mail](Robert Weber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Virtual downconverter, PRO2035/PRO2042, what is it?
Date: 16 Feb 1996 03:55:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4g0v7m$[e-mail]>
References: <4g0ot5$[e-mail]>

In <4g0ot5$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (L. T.
Randall) writes:
>
>I was reading an article in a scanner magazine and there was an ad
>offering a "virtual downconverter" for the PRO-2035 for $99.  This is
>something to presumably allow less restrictions on access to the
>800-900Mhz frequencies.
>
>What do they give you for the $99?  Instructions on how to do it?  Do
you
>send your radio in and they fix it for you?
>......

I don't know about "virtual converters" but the GRE Super Converter II
is about the size of 2 and 1/2 9 Volt transistor batteries and fits
between your scanners BNC ant connector and the rubber ducky.  A switch
on it allows using the downconverter or bypassing it.  It converts 800
thru 912 Mhz to 400 thru 510 Mhz.  Works like a champ!




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bart)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wanted - Pro-2004 for parts
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 17:15:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4g2e3h$[e-mail]>

I'm looking for a junk Pro-2004 for parts. The top pc board is the
only thing that needs to be in working order.
Please email at: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:17:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wanted: Pro-2004
Date: 16 Feb 1996 21:08:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4g2ror$[e-mail]>

Wanted: Pro-2004


Hey, that's pretty repetative!

Nate, KB9LSX



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:00 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: What freqs am i missing?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 19:29:47 GMT

kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
: My Beartracker goes from say, 45.7500 to 45.7550.
: My Q is, is there anything on 45.7525 or 45.7521 etc..?
: or say at 137.4404? ...
: tia

The frequency in question possibly might be a "birdie", a frequency which
the scanner in not capable of receiving.  Most if not all scanners have a
number of so-called "birdies".  You might check the documentation.  It's
not out of the question that one of the IF's is at this frequency, and
the the scanner is programmed not to tune it.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:01 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: What freqs am i missing?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 18:28:32 GMT

My Beartracker goes from say, 45.7500 to 45.7550.
My Q is, is there anything on 45.7525 or 45.7521 etc..?
or say at 137.4404? ...
tia
--
Gimme a bike, a laptop, a gun and a Leathermen's tool and i can
go anywhere and do anything.                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:02 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Phil Owen)
Subject: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Message-ID: <2157cc$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 13:58:11 GMT
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I just don't get it.

Why would anyone want to monitor fast food joint frequencies? Is this
list compiled for "Lock-Outs" or is someone trying to find out the
ingredients of the "Special Sauce"?

Phil...

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:03 1996
From: Fred Gerbig <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Windows database for scanner freqs.
Date: 16 Feb 1996 17:20:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4g2ecr$fct$[e-mail]>
References: <4ftd2o$g77$[e-mail]>

It is also available by FTP.  FTP to:  ftp://ftp.qrz.com     check
in the /tmp directory the file name is WSCAN.ZIP  It was in /tmp
as of Feb 16 but my be moved to another dir in the future.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:04 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Jim West)
Subject: Re: Windows database for scanner freqs.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 03:33:48 GMT
References: <4ftd2o$g77$[e-mail]>

Anywhere I can FTP this from?

Fred Gerbig <[e-mail]> wrote:

>New Windows software for scanner frequencies. WinScan Version 1.1,
>has fields like in the Radio Shack Police Call guide. Many
>features, search, sort (by any field) print and more! Tested in
>Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. Available on Compuserve in the Hamnet
>forum. Also on the ARRL bulletin board at [phone] (no charge
>to access files) find it in the General Intrest File area or
>search for keyword scanner. File name is WSCAN.ZIP.




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:05 1996
From: Richard Mclachlan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WiNRADiO - A scanner on a PC card
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 09:04:44 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

        WiNRADiO - A SW receiver/scanner on a PC card


There is now a demon program of the front panel controls
and operation of the new WiNRADiO available for download
on the Lowe Electronics web site.

The URL is http://www.lowe.co.uk/

Just follow the WiNRADiO link.

Richard
--



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:05 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WiNRADiO - A scanner on a PC card
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 22:22:45 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Richard Mclachlan wrote:
>
>         WiNRADiO - A SW receiver/scanner on a PC card
>
> There is now a demon program of the front panel controls               ^^^^^
        Everybody's so afraid of a few bad words on the 'net.  They should
really be worrying about them demons!


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (b w edginton)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.shortwave,uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: WinRadio - Receiver on a PC card.
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 01:00:58 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g728g$[e-mail]>

On 18 Feb 1996 11:24:00 GMT, Dean Ledger <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Any chance of test driving the card?
>
>Dean
>
Have been using it for a week. Software is extremely good and a joy to use. Re
ceiver is OK but not
up to standard of top scanners or HF radios. Of course it does not cost as muc
h as one of those,
either.
As amatter of interest , the tech who installed it for me was very impressed b
y standard of the
card.
In all....I am happy with it.
Brian


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:07 1996
From: Tim Glen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WinRadio - Receiver on a PC card.
Date: 21 Feb 1996 01:59:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdua6$hme$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Where can I get one???

Tim


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dayglo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB Broken 2006
Date: 17 Feb 1996 01:30:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4g3b3c$[e-mail]>

I am looking to purchace a broken PRO-2006 for parts.  Depending upon its
state of brokenness I will pay up to $100.  It will not be very useful to me i
f
it has been crushed or been damaged by water..  E-mail me with details.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Don Duy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB PRO-2004 400ch Keyboard Template
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 14:35:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4gcmce$[e-mail]>


Hi there...

I recently bought a PRO-2004 from a pawn shop & modified it, (thanks
to Bill Cheek).  Once upon a time, Grove carried the 400 channel
adhesive overlay.  Problem is, nobody remembers the item - They can't
help.  Anybody still have one of these around not stuck to anything?
If so, let me know.

Thanks, Don



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Barker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WTB PRO-2004 400ch Keyboard Template
Date: 20 Feb 1996 19:55:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd901$[e-mail]>
References: <4gcmce$[e-mail]>

I called Grove about that about a year ago and he had me call his sect
back and she sent me one.




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:10 1996
From: Roland S Geter PhD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amateur.misc,aus.radio.amateur.wicen,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: WTB:5KW AM Transmitter
Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:58:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4g41rv$[e-mail]>
References: <4fn47d$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

What are you going to do with it?

Roland S Geter PhD
Internet:  [e-mail]
  Packer:  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:18:12 1996
From: Roland S Geter PhD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amateur.misc,aus.radio.amateur.wicen,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: WTB:5KW AM Transmitter
Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:57:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4g41pi$[e-mail]>
References: <4fn47d$[e-mail]>
To: spiro,evagelakos

What are you going to do with it?

Roland S Geter PhD
Internet:  [e-mail]
  Packer:  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:36 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Clifton T. Sharp)
Subject: "Boring stuff" squelch circuit
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ghjau$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 08:09:25 GMT

In article <4ghjau$[e-mail]> Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?> writ
es:
>I have signal squelch, and dead-carrier squelch, but if anybody has a
>'boring stuff' squelch circuit, please let me know!!!!

I have one. Here's complete construction details.

1. Tune your FM radio to a "beautiful music" or "easy jazz" station.
2. Locate the AC line cord and disconnect it from the power source.
3. Cut the AC line cord off as close to the FM radio as possible.

--
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     WA9PDM                      way you spit, it's upwind.
  [e-mail]       --The First Law of Reality


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Randall R. Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: "Other" mods for PRO-51
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 17:23:35 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

So,
        Everyone now knows that there are no currently available cell mods
for the late model PRO-51s.  But I bet someone could come up with a
couple of USEFUL mods for that radio.  Maybe one to suppress the
annoying beep on every keypress.  Also how about one to keep the
backlight on instead of automatically going off after 15 seconds.

        I'm sure that a cell mod will be engineered soon enough and until
then the Virtual Downconverter mod will work for the impatient ones.

                                                                                                                        best...


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:38 1996
From: ferno <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 20 Feb 1996 13:06:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4gd9j9$[e-mail]>
To: REC.RADIO.SCANNER

RADIO SHACK PRO-23

HOW DO I MODIFY THIS SCANNER BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE. I PURCHASED IT
AFTER RS TOOK THEM OFF THE SHELVES AND DUMPED SOME FREQ. HELP PLEASE




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chuck Meyer)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: *** How to make the AR3000 IF more narrow ? ***
Date: 18 Feb 1996 03:35:21 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g428i$[e-mail]>

In article <4g428i$[e-mail]>, Marc Gauw <[e-mail]> wrote
:

> I know that it should be possible to make the IF
> of a AR3000 (normally 12 Kc for NFM and AM) more
> narrow (4.3 Kc). This gives improvements in especially
> Shortwave and Airband reception.
> I know that firms like Bogerfunk (Switzerland) are
> advertising with this (Deutch-Mark 150,-).
>
> Only I like to do it myself, and preferably for free !
>
> Therefore, maybe somebody knows the following :
>
> * Is it possible to modify the IF of the AR3000 just by
>   a switchable exchange of the current the SSB filter (4.3 Kc)
>   and the normal IF filter (12 Kc) ?
>   Or do I have to buy new extra filters ?
>
> * Could somebody mail ([e-mail]) or fax me
>   a swithing diagram how to do it myself ?
>
> Marc Gauw, Holland
>
>

Here's the info on the AR8K mailing list. It's quite specific to this
radio & its usage and modification. There is presently discussion on IF
filter swapping.
Short answer: It's possible & easy. The filters come from Murata in
Smyrna, Georgia, USA

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (dj)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ---tst--tst---
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 21:26:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4gin5g$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (FRANK SANS)
Subject: RE: 3000xlt - did I get a lemon?
Date: 22 Feb 96 07:06:04 -0800
References: <4fva1v$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

No.
I would return it for another one.
I have the older bc2500xlt. It received better that my
pro-2004. the sensitivity on our radios are the same.
Good luck
                   Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RE: 3000xlt - did I get a lemon?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 05:14:36 -0500
Message-ID: <4gk42c$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

The 3000 is BETTER than the 2500!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (AGENT MIKI)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: << Help with group ID'S for 800mhz trunk in your area>>
Date: 22 Feb 1996 17:52:51 -0500
Message-ID: <4gis43$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (AGENT MIKI)

Will trade info on 800 mhz trunking system in your area I'am in Nebraska
and am try to put together a data base of group id's . I have programming
software and can program radios. This will help all in the search for a
real solution to the trunking problem. We have outlets for these radios
all we need is group Id's  this should be a easy task but i can't aford to
fly around to each place a aguire this info so whoever contributes will
have acces to the entire data base with upgrades as they arive.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:45 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: _Pro-26 Mods/Specs_
From: [e-mail] (Ron Roth)
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 96 21:27:00 -0500

 For those who sent for 800 MHz and back-light mods, and whose mail
 I received before the 21st of Feb, I have sent out a second package
 with an additional mod that extends the battery life another 2-3
 hours.  For those whose mail I received after the 21st, the package
 will automatically include all four mods.

 I found that when using rechargeable batteries with the Pro-26, the
 warning beep and BATT Lo indicator appear when the voltage drops to
 about 4.75V, and at 4.55V the scanner cuts out prematurely, even
 though there is lots of battery power left.
 By removing R515 on the logic board, one will not get that annoying
 beep any longer (neither will the BATT Lo indicator appear), and the
 scanner will continue to operate for an additional 2-3 hours before
 cutting out.  As the Pro-26 approaches about 4V, its sensitivity and
 voice clarity starts to decline, at which time one can recharge the
 unit, or continue to listen at lower volume levels until the scanner
 cuts out.
 If someone *does* prefer the warning beep and BATT Lo indicator, but
 likes the extra hours of listening, then replacing R515 with a higher
 value of around 27k Ohms will still prevent the scanner from cutting
 out prematurely, while the beep and BATT LO indicator kick in later
 at a lower voltage level of around 4.3 Volts.
 Since there are surface-mount components involved, this procedure
 though requires better than casual soldering skills.

 How fast the batteries discharge depends of course on the listening
 volume, whether the back-light is being used, and on the frequencies
 programmed in.  Here is a list of (approximate) squelched current
 levels at 5V for various (approximate) frequency ranges:

   0       MHz ............. 80mA   311-375  MHz ....... 108-110mA
   25-29   MHz ............. 85mA   376-399  MHz ....... 113-114mA
   29-107  MHz .......... 78-80mA   400-511  MHz ........... 107mA
   108-136 MHz .......... 83-84mA   512-805  MHz ......... 80-81mA
   137-224 MHz .......... 77-79mA   806-900  MHz ........... 104mA
   225-249 MHz ............. 82mA   900-1011 MHz ....... 102-104mA
   250-310 MHz ............. 86mA  1012-1300 MHz ....... 104-107mA

 * Ron Roth
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 * RoseReader 2.10b P003228 Entered at [CRS]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Barker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ACARS, What's the best setup ?
Date: 24 Feb 1996 17:57:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4gnjj3$[e-mail]>
References: <4gce2j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gmsak$[e-mail]>


Will Message Tracker do ACARS?  I tried it but the signal has to
be good?






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:46 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: Mike Baranowski <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: ACARS, What's the best setup ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gce2j$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 05:28:03 GMT

In article <4gce2j$[e-mail]> Mark 7996, [e-mail]
writes:
>ACARS, What's the best setup ?

Yes, ACARS is new...  I heard that some new equipment is currently being
developed, so you might want to wait a little bit longer.

-Mike Baranowski
 [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ACARS, What's the best setup ?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 22:52:59
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gce2j$[e-mail]>

In article <4gce2j$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mark 7996) wri
tes:
>From: [e-mail] (Mark 7996)
>Subject: ACARS, What's the best setup ?
>Date: 20 Feb 1996 07:16:19 -0500

>Any info and ideas that anyone can share ?

>ACARS is growing fast, What's the best eqipment ?

>mark s. conway


I don't know about "best", but I have found the AEA ACARS kit to work well,
and the manual is very good, with a lot of good information to help you
decipher some of the data.

The AEA ACARS kit can be ordered through any AEA dealer (Ham Radio shops,
typically) for about $90 if they discount.  AEA sells it direct for $149.
They have a web site, so you can get some preliminary info there.

I was satisfied with my purchase of it.  It isn't a "glitzy" product, but it
works well.  I have it hooked up to a Radio Shack Pro-2026 (dual conversion,
inexpensive scanner) and it works great.

I am 20 miles away from the airport (PDX), so I usually only get the
aircraft-side of the transmissions using an internal whip antenna.

Steve



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:48 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ACARS, What's the best setup ?
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 08:34:07 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gce2j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Mike Baranowski wrote:
>
> In article <4gce2j$[e-mail]> Mark 7996, [e-mail]
> writes:
> >ACARS, What's the best setup ?
>
> Yes, ACARS is new...  I heard that some new equipment is currently being
> developed, so you might want to wait a little bit longer.
>
> -Mike Baranowski
>  [e-mail]


Mike:

There are device currently available that will decode ACARS.  Universal Radio
out of
Columbus, OH. carries such decoders.  I know the M-400 works, possibly the M-1
200, and
M-8000 as well.

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Zach Copley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: AR8000 and Telix?
Date: 27 Feb 1996 02:55:31 -0800
Message-ID: <4gunv3$[e-mail]>
Summary: Crazy AR8000
Keywords: AR8000

I've been reading the specs on the AR8000.  It seems to me that you can
actually connect to this scanner and send commands to it with a serial
cable and a comm program like Procomm+ or Telix.  Is this correct??

Has anyone done this?  What's it like?  Is it like logging into a
computer?  If so, that's CRAZY and I love it!

The AR8000 seems to be a fantastic hi-tech device.  I'm considering
buying one from Javiation in the UK.  Has anyone had any experience
purchasing scanners from this company?

Thanks for your comments in advance,

Zach




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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:50 1996
From: ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 audio clipping/narrow I.F. mod
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 14:57:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4gshlc$[e-mail]>
References: <4g8ccc$[e-mail]> <4gr953$[e-mail]>

Heikki Koivusaari <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>I have designed a switching scheme that allows the user to select
>>the stock 12KHz AM filter or the narrow SSB 4.0KHz while still in
>>the AM mode. I have found this to make a BIG difference when trying
>>to receive a weak shortwave station next to a very strong one.
>>The only part required is a switch and some wire.
>>My mod has no effect on the use of the DS8000 speech inversion accessory.
>>
>>Send me email if interested.
>>
>>Ken
>>[e-mail]
>

>   Sure, i'd be intrested to see your design.... Also, what software are
>you using with your AR8000?
> here's my E-MAIL address.

>[e-mail]

>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Here's mine  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (FRANK SANS)
Subject: AR8000 cell mod
Date: 22 Feb 96 06:59:10 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Excellent radio, I have one. Cell restoration is possible. Monitoring
Times and Popular Communications
magazines have advitisers that will do the mod for $40.
I haven't had it done because I also own an AR1000 that
has cellular.
Take care
            bob


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR8000 Narrow I.F. filter
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 05:54:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

MNI>From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
MNI>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
MNI>Subject: AR8000 Narrow I.F. filter mod
MNI>Date: 7 FEB 96 15:24:08
MNI>Message-ID: <4fb217$[e-mail]>
MNI>Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation



MNI>I have designed a switching scheme that allows the user to select
MNI>the stock 12KHz AM filter or the narrow SSB 4.0KHz while still in
MNI>the AM mode. I have found this to make a BIG difference when trying
MNI>to receive a weak shortwave station next to a very strong one.
MNI>The only part required is a switch and some wire.
MNI>My mod has no effect on the use of the DS8000 speech inversion accessory.

MNI>Send me email if interested.

MNI>Ken
MNI>[e-mail]


Bill: FYI this guy solicits $10 for this information.

I'm not sure if that is allowed here or not.

I was a bit PO'd as I never charged anybody for info.


Gary

 * SLMR 2.1a * 417: NRA member on a Sunday drive


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:53 1996
From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Narrow I.F. filter
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 12:31:17 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Gary Sellani wrote:
> Bill: FYI this guy solicits $10 for this information.
> I'm not sure if that is allowed here or not.
> I was a bit PO'd as I never charged anybody for info.
> Gary



There is nothing wrong with him trying to make a buck by selling
something that he has taken the time to figure out, but the should be up
front about his intentions and offer it as a kit or plans or whatever,
rather than leading people to believe the info is free.


Brett Miller - N7OLQ                    [e-mail]
Intel Corp.                             CIS: 73370,3030
American Fork, UT


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Mills)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Atlanta PD
Date: 26 Feb 1996 17:04:16 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'm missing something. What are the new Atlanta PD freqs?
jm


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Onedown)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: bc 860 xlt radio to close to computer.
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 11:11:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4gmroh$[e-mail]>


What an idiot I am.  After posting about grounding my antenna's shield
to earth ground.  and still being able to get better reception by
touching the shield I turned off the computer that I normally use
while scanning and voila,  This radio's reception range has tripled!!
Now I need to find a way to eliminate the noise it picks up from the
computer.


"It's not how many fingers you have,
It's how you use them!"



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (bnr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: bc3000xlt - mine was a lemon (follow-up)
Date: 22 Feb 1996 13:14:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghq8i$[e-mail]>

About a week ago I posted an article regarding my new bc3000xlt which
didn't function properly.  I'm happy to report it was in fact just that
particular scanner.  I have since rec'd a replacement and it works
perfectly.

My advice to all would still be to test those new scanners.  Line them up
with your old scanner (or a friend's) and test them out.  It was a
strange problem I had and I caught it the first day I had the scanner
(therefore it was easy to exchange).

One thing I did pick up that I was not aware of before (and is not in the
manual) is the light trick (thanks Gary Wilburn).  If you hold down the
light button when you turn the scanner on - you can then toggle the light
on and off (it overrides the 15 second timeout).  I have seen vendors and
mail order companies offer this mod for around $30!!!  NO MOD NEEDED!!!
The scanner will stay in this mode until you hold down the light button
and turn the scanner on again.  Then it returns to the 15 second timeout
mode.

If anyone knows of any more of these little tricks with the 3000 - please
let me know.

Many thanks to all who replied via private e-mail with their thoughts and
suggestions.

Good Scanning!

**********************
Brian Raines
[e-mail]
**********************


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:58 1996
From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: bc3000xlt - mine was a lemon (follow-up)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 11:21:09 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ghq8i$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4ghq8i$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "bnr" writes:

Hi Brian,

> If anyone knows of any more of these little tricks with the 3000 - please
> let me know.

Following are Undocumented 3000XLT "toggles".

Power On/Turn on Holding:
=========================
SCAN     Toggles Scan direction

MANUAL   Skips the Welcome message (Only on that turn on)

DLY      Toggles delay between 2 seconds or 4 seconds

LHT      Toggles Light Mode.
         "On Light" - light stays on until LHT pressed again
         "Off Light" - light goes off after 15 seconds or so.

AUTO     Toggles Auto Sorting frequencies into numerical order during
         Scan On or Off. Turning Off will slow scanning down.

Enter    Toggles Keyboard Beep On/Off#

SFT & 1  "Test-1"
SFT & 2  "Test-2"
SFT & 3  "Test-3"
SFT & 4  "Test-4"
SFT & 5  Toggles Battery Save On/Off
SFT & 6  Toggles user selection of Mode. With this Off you cannot change
         mode from that selected automatically.

Power on/Turn On Holding the keys 2, 9 and..
============================================
SCAN    Loads Test frequencies into Channels 1-14 and 21-30

MANUAL  Resets the Scanner and clears all Memory Channels

L/O     Causes the LCD display to light every segment up.

DLY     Turns off delay on all channels

Keylock Displays ROM/Software revision.
        USA x.xx on BC-3000XLT
        Eur x.xx on UBC-3000XLT


There maybe others buts thats all I think I have a note of.

--
Cheers,
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| Javiation,                  |      from all the leading manufacturers     |
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| Tel: [phone]     |   PRO-26/43, UBC-3000XLT, AR5000/7030/8000  |
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:12:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (KE4ZNR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC3000xlt cellular question
Date: 26 Feb 1996 02:30:53 -0500
Message-ID: <4grnjd$[e-mail]>
References: <4gq09u$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (KE4ZNR)

Tristtom,
Hey Buddy! Howzit goin'?  The 3000 can recieve the cell Freqs. from the
cell tower nearest you. Nope, not all of the band can be received but the
Freqs. nearest you can. E-mail me if you need further info.
Marshall Sherard KE4ZNR
Proud Member: N. Carolina Triangle Area Scanner/Shortwave Group


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (TristTom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: bc3000xlt hidden features
Date: 24 Feb 1996 04:56:53 -0500
Message-ID: <4gmnd5$[e-mail]>
References: <4ghq8i$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (TristTom)

Someone e-mailed these codes to me and I thought I'd pass them along.  By
holding down the appropriat button while powering up the unit, you will
get the below listed effect on the 3000xlt scanner.

Here are the Buttons to press while turning the Scanner on
along with my notes:
DLY: changes the rescan delay to 4 or 2 Sec.
AUTO: disables the sorting of Freqs. within each
bank while scanning, but slows scan rate.
(MY note-- If you do any 800mhz trunked scanning, press so
that "OFF SORT" shows. It makes listening to these systems
easier, and the scan rate is not affected much!!)
E(nter) key: disables keypad beep.
2, 9, Manual: resets scanner and zeroes all channels.
(MY note--don't mess with!!)
2,9,Lockout: tests all display segments.
(MY note--good if you want to make sure everything works!!)
2,9, Scan: loads test Freqs. into channels 1-14 and 21-30.
(My note--another not to mess with!!)
2,9, DLY: turns off delay for all channels
2, 9, Key Lock: displays "EEECH" then "USA 0.09"
(MY note--mine shows 2.0 instead of 0.09, my idea is that
this shows the firmware version. What does yours show???)
That's it!! Let me know if you have any questions.
                                                     73,
                                            Marshall Sherard KE4ZNR
                                            [e-mail]
proud member: Triangle Area Scanner/Shortwave Group Raleigh, NC


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (luis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC760XLT
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 14:30:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4gv4sg$[e-mail]>

I HAVE A BC760XLT.
CAN ANY CELL MODS BE DONE TO IT.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mike McCarty)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC855XLT Mods
Date: 23 Feb 1996 20:21:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4gl7l2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
Jim Whitbeck  <[e-mail]> wrote:
)
)Someone was looking for mods for the BC855XLT scanner.  Dad performed the
)following on mine, and it worked like a charm.  There are two:  one
)restores cellular, the other expands memory to 100 channels (5 banks of 20).
)
)
)*********************************************************************
) From : Glenn Cummins 1:392/6                     Tue 26 Jan 93 21:03
)
)             UNIDEN BC-855XLT MODIFICATIONS
) Scope of modifications:
)     [1] Allow continuous 800 MHz receive.
)     [2] Increase channel capacity from 50 to 100 ch.
)
)                              1  2  3  4
)            :------------------------------------------:
)            |  I      p  p  p  p   o o o o o o |
) :----------|  I              |  |  |  |               |
) |            [I]             |  |  X  X <-- CUT       |
) |            [I] D201        |  |  |  |               |
) |            [I]   oooooo    |  |  |  |               |
) |             I              d  d  d  d               |
) |             I------/\/\/\--------|--|               |
) |                                                     |
) |         ADD  4.7K - 22K Ohm (10K works)             |
) |         1/4 watt carbon resistor between            |
) |         diode D201 and lower connection             |
) |         of Jumpers 3 & 4                            |
) |      Jumper 3 - 100 ch.    Jumper 4 - 800 MHz       |
) |-----------------------------------------------------|

[Rest cut.]

When I first began investigating modding my 855, I tried what you list
here (minus the resistor, just jumpered). I found that it caused the
stored channels to be dumped when the machine was turned off. The cause
is that the holding capacitor is being discharged through the diode.
Naturally, the use of a resistor would increase the discharge time, but
you are still discharging the holding capacitor. If you remove the
jumpers from the top and replace them with alternate jumpers on the
bottom, you will not have a problem with losing your program.

I have a small document on that, as well as a couple of keyboard hacks.

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 [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:06 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: Jim Whitbeck <[e-mail]>
Subject: BC855XLT Mods
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 02:12:30 GMT


Someone was looking for mods for the BC855XLT scanner.  Dad performed the
following on mine, and it worked like a charm.  There are two:  one
restores cellular, the other expands memory to 100 channels (5 banks of 20).


*********************************************************************
 From : Glenn Cummins 1:392/6                     Tue 26 Jan 93 21:03

             UNIDEN BC-855XLT MODIFICATIONS
 Scope of modifications:
     [1] Allow continuous 800 MHz receive.
     [2] Increase channel capacity from 50 to 100 ch.

                              1  2  3  4
            :------------------------------------------:
            |  I      p  p  p  p   o o o o o o |
 :----------|  I              |  |  |  |               |
 |            [I]             |  |  X  X <-- CUT       |
 |            [I] D201        |  |  |  |               |
 |            [I]   oooooo    |  |  |  |               |
 |             I              d  d  d  d               |
 |             I------/\/\/\--------|--|               |
 |                                                     |
 |         ADD  4.7K - 22K Ohm (10K works)             |
 |         1/4 watt carbon resistor between            |
 |         diode D201 and lower connection             |
 |         of Jumpers 3 & 4                            |
 |      Jumper 3 - 100 ch.    Jumper 4 - 800 MHz       |
 |-----------------------------------------------------|

 1. Remove 5 screws from bottom of scanner case.

 2. Carefully separate case top and bottom.

 3. Unplug connector to the internal speaker.

 4. Locate diode D201 and 4 jumpers near edge of circuit board.

 5. Cut the 3rd and 4th jumpers near the middle and fold
    downwulate leads, if necessary.

 6. Connect the lower part of jumper 3 & 4 to one end of a 10K
    Ohm 1/4 watt carbon resistor, insulate all exposed leads.

 7. Connect the other resistor lead to the lower connection of
    diode D201, DO NOT cut any leads on D201.

 8. Make sure all exposed leads aren't touching any other
    connections, insulate as required, tack in place
    with a dab of RTV silicone, or low temp hot glue.

 9. Reassemble scanner, make sure to plug the speaker back in.
    You should now have a scanner with 100 chs. numbered 01-00
    in 5 banks of 20 ch. and continuous 800 MHz coverage.

    ** This information for educational and lawful use ONLY **
*********************************************************************

Terry
--- GEcho 1.00
 * Origin: Point of Intercept, San Diego, CA - Mail Only - (1:202/1621)


Jim


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:07 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT Memory Retention Time
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 16:19:37 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g7it8$[e-mail]>

James G. Edmondson wrote:
>
> Does anybody know how long the 9000 will retain memory information when
> disconnected from a power source?

Jim:

The BC9000-XLT has non-volitle memory to store your settings and frequencies..
.meaning you can
shut it off, and/or unplug it without the fear of loosing those settings...eve
r!

It really wound be a panic if you had that fully programmed and lost it all!!!
  :)

Now you can sleep.

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:08 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Bearcat 5/800 Info Wanted
Date: 22 Feb 1996 05:27:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggusf$[e-mail]>

Back in the closing days of the original Bearcat Company, they advertised a Be
arcat 5/800 which was
actually a Bearcat 5 Hi/Lo/UHF crystal scanner converted to receive 800 Mhz.
Does anyone know if
this unit was ever produced or does anyone have one.  I have an application to
 continually listen to one
fixed 800 Mhz repeater and do not want to use a $400 scanner to do so.

Any info appreciated.

Gerry - G & G Communications
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:09 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best Base Model $500 +/- Scanner
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 11:11:11 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <3127da0f.9214986@10.0.2.1>

Charles Sprick wrote:
>
> I'm in the market for a base model scanner in the $500 range.
> Obviously, I'd like all the bells and whistles I can get.
>
>  Opinions?
>
> I'd really like to do some computer interface, but, from the
> postings I've seen, I suspect that this will have to be a trade
> off for a good model in this price range??
>
> Thanks in advance for your response.
>
> Chuck ([e-mail])
> Chuck Sprick               [e-mail]
> Redwood Shores, CA                OR
>                            [e-mail]


Charles:

The Uniden BC9000-XLT is a good bet!

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Colegrove)
Subject: RE: Best Base Model $500 +/- Scanner
Date: 23 Feb 96 15:14:47 -0800
References: <3127da0f.9214986@10.0.2.1>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Try the Uniden 9000XLT.  I bought one recently, and, except for the
computer interface, it has everything you need.  The auto-store for
searches, and alpha-numberic display are great.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:11 1996
From: Jim Dantin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best Base Model $500 +/- Scanner
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 18:06:21 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <3127da0f.9214986@10.0.2.1>

Charles Sprick wrote:
>
> I'm in the market for a base model scanner in the $500 range.
> Obviously, I'd like all the bells and whistles I can get.
>
>  Opinions?
>
> I'd really like to do some computer interface, but, from the
> postings I've seen, I suspect that this will have to be a trade
> off for a good model in this price range??

I use my AR8000 mainly as a base (just pull the batteries and leave it
connected to the AC adapter). I have it mounted in a Grove holder.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Morphine)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best sub $200 handheld scanner?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 06:17:56 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:31:49 -0400, [e-mail]
(Michael Alexander) wrote:

>In article <[e-mail]>, Joe Goldsberry <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>> I've found the Radio Shack PRO-46 to be a good scanner for under $200.00,
>> and it has 900 mhz. The only problems I've had is the display is hard to
>> see, and it's too easy to accidently push a button (and lock out a bank
>> of channels) when putting the scanner in your pocket.
>>
>> Joe,
>> Freelance News Photog
>
>I don't know if Danmark is still selling refurb-ed BC200XLTs but that's a
>good choice for under $200 ($179, the last time I checked).
>
>--
>Michael Alexander
>[e-mail]
The Pro-51 is also pretty good.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Better cel reception on AM?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 96 20:26:11 PST
Message-ID: <4gm48f$[e-mail]>

On my PRO-43, I sometimes find reception of cel-tels much better when I
put the scanner in AM mode.  What gives?!?!?

Regards,

KH



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Everyknee)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEAT
Date: 23 Feb 1996 12:07:54 -0500
Message-ID: <4gks9a$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Everyknee)

I'm sorry to hear of your bad experience with Derrick Hall.

I've always wondered how to buy expensive stuff from private parties I've
never met.

Is there a more secure way to do it?


----
Craig in Fresno


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Sampson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEATTLE
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 19:49:58
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gb3ni$[e-mail]>

> Whine, Whine...

Your first mistake was buying a PK-232!  Sheesh, that's like buying a PK-64
today.  Spend a few bucks and get a KAM+...  Or better yet, get off of HF and
get a good 56k system...




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:15 1996
From: gary <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEATTLE
Date: 23 Feb 1996 22:00:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4glde4$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gb3ni$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Steve Sampson) wrote:
>> Whine, Whine...
>
>Your first mistake was buying a PK-232!  Sheesh, that's like buying a PK-64
>today.  Spend a few bucks and get a KAM+...  Or better yet, get off of HF and
>get a good 56k system...
>
AHHHH, *ANOTHER* CB'er/ham wannabe heard from! I especially like the
resident internet response, "Whine, Whine", it speaks VOLUMES about the
mentality of the poster.
I, for one, appreciate the reports from sour deals found here, I am here
because I am interested in possibly buying or selling stuff myself. If
those who have had bad dealings with certain individuals can't pass along
their experiences HERE, *WHERE CAN THEY?*. Chance of misrepresentation?
Sure, there always is, but for my own protection, I would prefer to be
occassionally misinformed, and maybe miss out on a deal, than for lack of
foreknowledge, make another "contribution" to a known rip-off artist.


Gary, KJ6Q...   *** I AM THE NRA! ***

"ONLY IN AMERICA: Veterans in shacks... a draft dodger in the White
House!"

"I love my country... it's my government that disgusts me."




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEATTLE
Date: 23 Feb 1996 20:48:58 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gl97q$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>  <4g7ib1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>Why does someone not start a Web Page with names and other information
>on people who have ripped others off Via The Internet. A nice Database
that
>posts the names of both people involved and both of thier EMAIL id's.

Oh yeah, that's a great idea.  What could be better as a breeeding ground
for libel and defamation of character lawsuits?

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chuck Meyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Bill Cheek DSQ Mod Problems
Date: 22 Feb 1996 04:00:16 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gf40d$[e-mail]>

In article <4gf40d$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ron
Katz) wrote:

> Again I've attempted to make the DSQ Mod in Bill Cheeks book work with
> no success.

>>>>>>>>> Snip <<<<<<<<<<<

> Any comments or suggestions??

COMMtronics is apparently going to issue the DSQ as a kit like the CE232.
They've got a Beta test going on now. I don't know if it's too late to get
aboard or if the Beta opportunity is closed already. The circuit may be
different from the one in the Mod book
Contact COMMtronics at the address in the mod book or at [e-mail]

-- Chuck


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (PjB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Bill Cheek DSQ Mod Problems
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 15:30:02 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gf40d$[e-mail]>

In article <4gf40d$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ron
Katz) wrote:

> Again I've attempted to make the DSQ Mod in Bill Cheeks book work with
> no success.
>
> The mod works ok but the hookup information for the 2004 and 2006
> seems to be incorrect.

I had problems with the exact same thing. Finally found the correct info
from a local; if I can find it I'll email it to you...


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Bill Cheek DSQ Mod Problems - some change
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 07:41:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4gfto5$[e-mail]>
References: <4gf40d$[e-mail]>




Oppps Everything still stands the same except the part about
the line pulling to a logic low. this is caused by leaving the
sound squelch not being isolated.

Problem still is the same though.  Circuit decodes but scanner will
not continue scanning.  Force line high and hold it there and it still
does not continue.

The only mod to the scanner is cutting the navy blue wire and
isolating it only to the dsq mod via a diode as per the instructions.



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



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:20 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Geoff Stephenson)
Subject: Bills frequency (NFL)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 19:07:51 GMT

I was thinking about taking my Scanner to some bills games this year, has
anyone tried to scan at an NFL game?  Does anybody have the Freqs?  Think
about the advantages a team could have with a good scanner....


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ll pix)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Bills frequency (NFL)
Date: 26 Feb 1996 04:57:22 -0500
Message-ID: <4gs062$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ll pix)

Sure you could listen to the security, parking control, food servers.
Forget about any players or head sets. it's encrypted and they use code.
Run red, turn green, cold chills, etc.
Might be fun to listen, if you could.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Charles Hulen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: can Uniden BC3000XLT be modified? ordering Wed.-need quick answer???
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 16:30:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4gsn9f$[e-mail]>

I have a chance to get a Uniden BC3000XLT at a reduced price but I
must order by Wed. 5 PM CST. Are these capable of being mod. for
celluar, etc???

Thanks,
Charles Hulen
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:22 1996
From: Mike <fam5@.tdi.net>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CARNIVAL CRUISES FREQUENCIES
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 96 23:04:59 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gjl4o$[e-mail]>


156.8 Ch.16 Coast Guard Hailing

Try 156-158 mhz for ship to shore activity



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (DJBlu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: CARNIVAL CRUISES FREQUENCIES
Date: 23 Feb 1996 00:59:52 -0500
Message-ID: <4gjl4o$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (DJBlu)

Going on a cruise in a few weeks from Los Angeles to Mexico with my
European Pro-26.  The ship is called Holiday and is operated by Carnival
Cruise Lines.

Any suggestion for programming frequencies of interest for in port or at
sea communications.  Perhaps the crew talking to the harbor, crew to crew
onboard, etc.

Please post to [e-mail]

Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:24 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Carrier operated antenna off switch for scanner?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 23:31:44 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4girqi$[e-mail]>

Shaun Kelly wrote:
>
> I seem to recall sometime back seeing an advertisement for a switch that
> could be mounted on a scanner antenna to cut the feed in the case of a
> strong signal (say, like my 2 meter rig) nearby.
>
> Anyone know anything like this out there?  My storm-chasing partners will
> appreciate it to no end if I can find one.
>
> -spk
>
> --
>
> This is a test.  If this were a real .sig, it'd say:
> [e-mail], [e-mail], http://www.winternet.com/~spk
> ..but it doesn't, does it?


Shaun:

You can buy filters to help block out unwanted frequencies or interference.  G
ROVE handles such
devices.

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (KB0QAF)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cell phones on aircraft same as ground cell phones ? how to tune them in.
Date: 26 Feb 1996 02:09:11 -0500
Message-ID: <4grman$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

 The ground stations in the Denver metro area operate in the 849.820 to
851.000 MHz range and the aircraft themselves operate in the 894 to 896
MHz range.  Both sides use transmit in the AM mode.

 The problem is, unfortunately, they are primarily using a form of
encryption on their voice transmissions out here.  Once in a while there's
some clear voice but not very often.

 454.725 and 454.775 are the only old air phone frequencies still in use
in the Denver area.

 Phil.
 Author of the Denver Metro SCANlist.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:27 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cell tracking program
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 19:18:40
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ev53s$[e-mail]> <4f4nk7$[e-mail]> <4fircs$[e-mail]> <4g9mu0$[e-mail]>

In article <4g9mu0$[e-mail]> Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?> writ
es:
In article <4g9mu0$[e-mail]> Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?> writ
es:
>From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
>Subject: Re: cell tracking program
>Date: 19 Feb 1996 11:29:04 GMT
>Organization: OzEmail Pty Ltd - Australia
>Lines: 34
>Message-ID: <4g9mu0$[e-mail]>
>References: <4ev53s$[e-mail]> <4f4nk7$[e-mail]> <4fircs
$[e-mail]>
>NNTP-Posting-Host: slmel4p56.ozemail.com.au
>Mime-Version: 1.0
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit)


>[e-mail] (David Cocke) wrote:
>>On 5 Feb 1996 10:53:59 GMT, Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?> wrote:
>>
>>>>Greg Ottria <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>>>>I'am looking for a cell tracking program strickly for educational purpose
 of
>>>>>course.
>>>>
>>>>Look for 'celltracker' that connects to a Motorola car/bag phone.
>>>>If someone points me to info on how the 2006 controls the PLL, or
>>>>how a Motorola handset 3-wire bus works, I'll modify the code I
>>>>have to control either unit.
>>
>>This sounds interesting, since I have that phone.  Can you give me/us a
>>clue as to where to get 'celltracker' or at least a filename I could search
>>for.
>>
>>Thanks.
>>David
>>


>   Forget the request about the 2006, i know that serial interface on the PLL
>chip now.

>The tracker program is called 'Celltracker' or 'Spytracker' (UK) look for it
>at this site....

>http://www.primenet.com/~mtorola/

>(or the l0pht...nuff said.)

>TD.
You keep telling people to get this program but it does not work on AMPS
systems.??? Is there something I am missing?

Peace from Canada.





















From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:28 1996
From: Maj Jeff Snyder <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cell tracking program
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 22:34:30 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ev53s$[e-mail]> <4f4nk7$[e-mail]> <4fircs$[e-mail]> <4g9mu0$[e-mail]>

Two-Dogs wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (David Cocke) wrote:
> >On 5 Feb 1996 10:53:59 GMT, Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?> wrote:
> >
> >>>Greg Ottria <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >>>>I'am looking for a cell tracking program strickly for educational purpos
e of
> >>>>course.
> >>>
> >>>Look for 'celltracker' that connects to a Motorola car/bag phone.
> >>>If someone points me to info on how the 2006 controls the PLL, or
> >>>how a Motorola handset 3-wire bus works, I'll modify the code I
> >>>have to control either unit.
> >
> >This sounds interesting, since I have that phone.  Can you give me/us a
> >clue as to where to get 'celltracker' or at least a filename I could search
> >for.
> >
> >Thanks.
> >David
> >
>
>    Forget the request about the 2006, i know that serial interface on the PL
L
> chip now.
>
> The tracker program is called 'Celltracker' or 'Spytracker' (UK) look for it
> at this site....
>
> http://www.primenet.com/~mtorola/


Ok, now that I have the program, how do I get it to work? I'm going to try
using a DPC550 and the cable described in the motoBible. Will that do the
trick?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:29 1996
From: Maj Jeff Snyder <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cell tracking program
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 22:35:24 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ev53s$[e-mail]> <4f4nk7$[e-mail]> <4fircs$[e-mail]> <4g9mu0$[e-mail]>

Two-Dogs wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (David Cocke) wrote:
> >On 5 Feb 1996 10:53:59 GMT, Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?> wrote:
> >
> >>>Greg Ottria <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >>>>I'am looking for a cell tracking program strickly for educational purpos
e of
> >>>>course.
> >>>
> >>>Look for 'celltracker' that connects to a Motorola car/bag phone.
> >>>If someone points me to info on how the 2006 controls the PLL, or
> >>>how a Motorola handset 3-wire bus works, I'll modify the code I
> >>>have to control either unit.
> >
> >This sounds interesting, since I have that phone.  Can you give me/us a
> >clue as to where to get 'celltracker' or at least a filename I could search
> >for.
> >
> >Thanks.
> >David
> >
>
>    Forget the request about the 2006, i know that serial interface on the PL
L
> chip now.
>
> The tracker program is called 'Celltracker' or 'Spytracker' (UK) look for it
> at this site....
>
> http://www.primenet.com/~mtorola/


Ok, now that I have the program, how do I get it to work? I'm going to try
using a DPC550 and the cable described in the motoBible. Will that do the
trick?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:31 1996
From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CellTracker For the US(amps)
Date: 22 Feb 1996 11:23:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghjnl$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4fv2rd$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>
>>I got it to half work, but the PC didn't control the phone.

>
>If you get it to control the phone YOU WILL BE THE MAN.
>
>What did you do change the software???  Send me new info if so!!!
>

When the Motorola phones are in test mode, you can enter the channel
you want to listen to via a keypad sequence, so the 'celltracker'
program hooks onto the data line of the handset and sends the codes to
the phone for you, while decoding the data picked off the NRZ data
and CLOCK lines from inside the phone, so it knows where and when to
change channel to follow a particular call, but I never got it to
control the phone, although it would tell me where the call went, I had
to punch the code in by hand to change channels.If anyone wants the
details, I'll post them.


>How are you testing it you DOG??
>
>A buddy just got back from your crazy land!  Wow some of the story's!
>
If you know where the bad areas are.... you can have lots of fun!

TD.





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (David B Baker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CellTracker For the US(amps)
Date: 22 Feb 1996 11:55:39 -0600
Message-ID: <4giamr$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4fv2rd$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ghjnl$[e-mail]>


Two-Dogs ([e-mail]?) wrote:
: you want to listen to via a keypad sequence, so the 'celltracker'
: program hooks onto the data line of the handset and sends the codes to
: the phone for you, while decoding the data picked off the NRZ data
: and CLOCK lines from inside the phone, so it knows where and when to
: change channel to follow a particular call, but I never got it to
: control the phone, although it would tell me where the call went, I had
: to punch the code in by hand to change channels.If anyone wants the
: details, I'll post them.
Yes, please post the details...
Dave






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (dj)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: celltracking software for pc/radio monitoring?
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 22:57:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4gisfi$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

any such program to use with pc and Icom 7000 with the Opto CX12AR
interface?
educational use only...

thanks.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:34 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Cellular Frequencies???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References:  <4gegus$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 23:52:17 GMT

F. Barry Mulligan ([e-mail]) writes:
(snip)
>         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.
>

Around here only about half of the cell phones still get repeated by the
base. It's really quite annoying. I guess it's a good way to discourage
scanner listeners.



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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:35 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Buddy Trader)
Subject: Re: Cellular Frequencies???
Message-ID: <2177cc$22d27.3cd@vertigo>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 08:03:46 GMT
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4gdtjk$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (anonymous) wrote:

>I suspect this is naughty, but since I just purchased a 2006
>w/cellular restored, my inquiring mind wants to know where I can
>obtain cellular frequencies so I can try it out.
>
>


Set the lower limit on your 2006 to 868.95 Mhz and the upper limit to
895.98 and search between these freqs.  This covers both the wire line
and non-wire line services.  BT




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gabe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cellular Frequencies???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gdtjk$[e-mail]> <2177cc$22d27.3cd@vertigo> <[e-mail]>
Date: 23 Feb 96 22:59:29 GMT

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Mistie Mullarkey) wrote:

> Buddy Trader ([e-mail]) writes:
> >
> > Set the lower limit on your 2006 to 868.95 Mhz and the upper limit to
> > 895.98 and search between these freqs.

 My scanner won't pick up these freqs but I have heard stuff that sounds
like phone conversations on freqs >896.1125 Do some cell phones xmit out
of the 'accepted' range of cell phones?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:36 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Cellular Frequencies???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <4gdtjk$[e-mail]> <2177cc$22d27.3cd@vertigo>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 18:31:00 GMT

Buddy Trader ([e-mail]) writes:
>
> Set the lower limit on your 2006 to 868.95 Mhz and the upper limit to
> 895.98 and search between these freqs.  This covers both the wire line
> and non-wire line services.  BT
>

You mean regular phone lines use Cell frequencies? Please explain!!!
I'm very curious to hear what you have to say.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (C. W. Stanley)
Subject: Re: Cellular Frequencies???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gdtjk$[e-mail]> <2177cc$22d27.3cd@vertigo>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 01:52:33 GMT

In article <2177cc$22d27.3cd@vertigo>, [e-mail]┐ says...
>
>[e-mail] (anonymous) wrote:
>
>>I suspect this is naughty, but since I just purchased a 2006
>>w/cellular restored, my inquiring mind wants to know where I can
>>obtain cellular frequencies so I can try it out.
>>
>>
>
>
>Set the lower limit on your 2006 to 868.95 Mhz and the upper limit to
>895.98 and search between these freqs.  This covers both the wire line
>and non-wire line services.  BT
>
>
Howdy,

And then program the "hot" freqs into a bank [or two, or three] for more
consistent action!

Cheers     :o)      cws



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:38 1996
From: Eric Loy
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Champaign CO. IL freqs?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 09:12:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4gk0ea$[e-mail]>

Can someone help me with some local and state tac
freqs?

I also need Parkland College freqs.

Thanks

Eric Loy

--
________________________________________________________________
Eric Loy, WDWS                "A pessimist is what an optimist
[e-mail]        calls a realist."
________________________________________________________________


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Changing pager cap codes
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 96 20:24:04 PST
Message-ID: <4gm43i$[e-mail]>

Is it possible to change the "cap code" of a Motorola type numeric pager?
If so, how?

Regards,

KH



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:40 1996
From: Greg Gilbert <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Changing pager cap codes
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 11:05:14 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gm43i$[e-mail]> <4gpssa$[e-mail]>
To: Keith Dotson <[e-mail]>

Keith Dotson wrote:

> [e-mail] (Ken Hamer) wrote:
> >Is it possible to change the "cap code" of a Motorola type numeric pager?

Hello: What is a Cap Codes? Thanks for your help. :-) Greg


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:40 1996
From: [e-mail](anthony lucia)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cordless Freqs
Date: 20 Feb 1996 17:04:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4gcuvk$[e-mail]>

Can somebody post the cordless phone freqs...i missed them...thnx


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:41 1996
From: Jim McIntyre <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless Freqs
Date: 25 Feb 1996 01:00:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4gocbi$[e-mail]>
References: <4gcuvk$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

ch.1 46.61
2 46.63
46.67
46.71
46.73
46.77
46.83
46.87
46.93
46.97

   Just remember the antenna is everything: Radio Shack makes a good one,
forgot model number but is undef $20, mount it as high as possible.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Terry Wood)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless Phone Freqs...
Date: 21 Feb 1996 21:38:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4gg3bo$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Matt Brummer ([e-mail]) wrote:

:          [For informational purposes only.  It is unlawful]
:          [to monitor this form of personal communication. ]

:                          Cordless Telephone

:        Chan  Base    Handset           Chan    Base    Handset

Here are also the Panasonic Freqs that i have aswell, note the base and
handset freqs.  The channel number corresponds to the little number that
panasonic put ontop of their phones to identify sets.

           0   30.1000  39.8000
           1   30.0750  39.7750
           2   30.1250  39.8250
           3   30.1750  39.8750
           4   30.2250  39.9250
           5   30.2750  39.9750

Scan on.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:44 1996
From: Matt Brummer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cordless Phone Freqs...
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 20:16:46 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


Here they are as seen about a week ago...

Notes: The handset freqs only carry one side of the conversation.
       The base freqs carry both sides of the conversation.
       Channels 16-25 are the 'older' freqencies that most phones use.

Channels are posted as found in Deja News (North America):

         [For informational purposes only.  It is unlawful]
         [to monitor this form of personal communication. ]

                         Cordless Telephone

       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.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (T.J. Harrell III)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless Phones?
Date: 19 Feb 1996 23:16:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4gb0ck$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4em4jv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fkv8c$[e-mail]> <4g6vpc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Michael Alexander ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4g6vpc$[e-mail]>,
: [e-mail] (Barry O Grady) wrote:

: > Norman E. Abramson ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >
: > : Thank you!  I have been getting many replies to this post from people wh
o
: > : Yes... You may listen in on cordless phones. 4X.XX mhz
: >
: > It works better if you listen to 30.XXX Mhz as that is where the base
: > transmits.
: >
: > : [e-mail]
: > : Norman E. Abramson

: This is flat out incorrect! Cordless phones, base and handsets,
: transmit/receive of freqs between 43.72 to 49.97. I don't have the time or
: even the inclination to list the entire 25 channels--base and
: handset--that cordless phones use, but perhaps someone else will do it.

It's flat out incorrect only if you're talking about US cordless phones.
Cordless phones in Australia certainly do use 30.xxx frequencies.  (Look at
Barry Grady's email address closely.)

Once upon a time, US cordless phones used frequencies just above the AM
broadcast band (wonder if any of those are still in use?).

I'm sure Barry Mulligan's posting from his FAF file is around here somewhere,
anyway, if you really want to know the US frequency allocations.

T.J.
KC5KTO
http://www.zianet.com/files/users/kc5kto/scanner.html



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:46 1996
From: craig todd gafah <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless Phones?
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 21:17:19 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4em4jv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fkv8c$[e-mail]> <4g6vpc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

There are different Cordless Phone Freq for different countries......


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (David B. Perrussel)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless Phones?
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 13:03:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpmgq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4em4jv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fkv8c$[e-mail]> <4g6vpc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gb0ck$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (T.J. Harrell III) wrote:

>Michael Alexander ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: In article <4g6vpc$[e-mail]>,
>: [e-mail] (Barry O Grady) wrote:

>: > Norman E. Abramson ([e-mail]) wrote:


>Once upon a time, US cordless phones used frequencies just above the AM
>broadcast band (wonder if any of those are still in use?).

Most of them are now in the 'new' extended AM band (1630-1710 KHz), so
it would be fairly easy to pick those up.

But, its been a LONG time since they made them in that range. Over 10
years ago. Most of them have gone to the demsty dumpster since then :)


David Perrussel

E-mail: [e-mail]
WWW:  http://www.nauticom.net/users/diamond/home.htm



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark McAnally)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: crystals
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 21:14:08
Message-ID: <4ggmsl$[e-mail]>

Looking for crystals for an old Bearcat III....email me with what
you have.....



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:49 1996
From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: crystals
Date: 22 Feb 1996 19:03:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4giel7$[e-mail]>
References: <4ggmsl$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Mark McAnally) wrote:
>Looking for crystals for an old Bearcat III....email me with what
>you have.....
>
   You can get new ones from Jan Crystal at 1-800-JAN-XTAL.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (n4jvp)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Data Base (was: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEATTLE)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 13:57:53 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>  <4g7ib1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Thu, 22 Feb 1996 18:10:02, [e-mail] wrote:

>
>Why does someone not start a Web Page with names and other information on
>people who have ripped others off Via The Internet. A nice Database that
>posts the names of both people involved and both of thier EMAIL id's.
>
>Then we could check to see who possibly not to deal with??
>
>Peace from Canada.
>

        An interesting idea but legal liabilities probably will prevent
such a database. One major problem would be determining the actual
events based upon the involved parties statements. The potential for
libel suits is scary....


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Onedown)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: dipole grounding??
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 20:28:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4gfv7h$[e-mail]>


I have a uniden 860 xlt which seems to be a decent radio.  Question
is, Im using a radio shack dipole antenna which I have the shield of
the cable connected directly to a ground rod,  this greatly increases
reception but the reception gets better still when I have my hand on
the sheild also.  What is the best way to have this antenna connected
for optimum reception?

Also after opening the case and seeing all the surface mount
components,  am I right in assuming there are no mods available for
this radio.  It looks really easy to ruin,  and Im an electonics tech,
plus journyman electrician.

Thanks in advance,  Onedown

"It's not how many fingers you have,
It's how you use them!"



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:54 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mike Morris)
Subject: Re: Dream scanner
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4fqknn$[e-mail]> <4gc9be$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 10:39:26 GMT

[e-mail] (marc_k) writes:
>Fu Tham ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: In article <[e-mail]>, "David L. Nelson" <[e-mail]
tcom.com> says:
>: >
>: >My list for the perfect handheld would include:
>: >
>: >        - 200 channels in 10 groups
>: >        - standard RF coverage and specs as today's top of the line models
>: >        - Alpha/numeric display
>: >                - similar to Garmin GPS45 (64x100pixels)
>: >                - display would have: Band #, Band Name (12char), Channel
Name (12 char), Channel
>: >                frequency, status(lockout & delay & number of hits  since
entered)
>: >        - full numeric keyboard
>: >        - up/down/left/right toggle switch for alpha char entry (again sim
ilar to Garmin 45
>: >        - RS232 like interface (no need to be 12 volt swing)
>: >        - Optional SW package to allow full range of data manipulation and
 up/down load

>:      1.      Someone else mentioned CTCSS programming
>:      2.      How about at least 1.2AH battery packs. None of these 500mAH stuff.
>:      3.      Better audio, better audio amp and larger speakers.
>:      4.      Since it is heavily compterized already, how about extensionl speaker
>: (Speaker Mic style) with alpha-numeric LCD display, like the one ICOM got n
ow.
>:      5.      Better case/enclosure like commercial two way radio, none of these
>: el-cheapo polyethlene bearcat cases.
>:      6.      How about better and more flexable rubber duck, perhaps with switchable
>: pre-amp built inside. BC200XLT's original rubber duck is so stiff, it keeps
 breaking the solder
>: connection inside.
>:      7.      How about accessories like, mobile mount plug-in cradle that has antenn
a connection,
>: power, and external speaker. I think one of the Maxon CB portable got that.
 This way you get in
>: your car, plug the portable scanner in the cradle, and you got instant mobi
le scanner.
>:      8.      Hey! how about Optoelectronics's Scout reaction tune features built ont
o the
>: handheld scanner.

>: Just a few wishful thinking of mine.

>WHAT, no DCS decode?
>DTMF decode would be nice, and since this is a fantasy, how about a
>trunking decoder(to FOLLOW those juicy PD calls, without hearing the
>dogcatcher, etc).
>BTW 20 banks of 10 channels are better than 10 banks of 20 channels.

Memory is CHEAP these days - since it's going to have full
upload/download ability to a PC serail port, and alphanumeric ability
(so the display says "LA FIRE DISP", etc), lets have 50 banks of 15.
This way I can load up all my LA frequencies AND all my San Diego AND
all my Portland Oregon stuff so one business trip to all 3 cities
means one upload.

And a mode where I can essentially say "search from xxx.xxx to yyy.yyy,
and whatever breaks the sq store in Banks 1, 2, 3,and 4 but no dupes.
And count the hits both as hits and as total unsquelched time".
Handy at airshows, etc. for the first couple of hours.

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Drugged Driving (Was Larsen Antenna)
Date: 25 Feb 1996 11:49:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpibg$[e-mail]>
References: <4ea07f$[e-mail]> <4fscj6$[e-mail]> <4fummf$[e-mail]> <4g4bfp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...

>The remark in question was,
>      "drugged drivers cause as many accidents if not more than drunk
>drivers."

Whoops! How the hell did I miss that??? Since that post has expired on
my server all I can do is take your word that that's what the original
statement was.

>The evidence cited to support this claim was partial mention (i.e. no
exact
>Who What When Where Why) of four (4) incidents, and NO references to
any
>specific sources of the info.  Assuming that this is the best you can
do,
>you have DISproved your thesis, since there are lots more than four
>accidents caused by drunks over the same time span.

I was the source...I covered those stories myself...but like I said...if
this was the statement posted (I can only take you word for it now) I
agree it would be   incorrect on my part to say that drugged driving
killed *MORE* people then drunk driving. I know that is not so!

The original point I was *TRYING* to make was that drugged drivers kill
more people then some folks think *AND* there has been a marked increase
in arrest and deaths of those types.

I stand corrected!


Mr.News



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:56 1996
From: Rob Neff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DTMF Decoding
Date: 22 Feb 1996 09:27:01 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fu8h1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Cameron Odam wrote:
>
> ZARGON1011 wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking for a windows program that can decode DTMF tones when input
> > through my sound card. Anything out there?
>
> I'm not new to scanning but I am new to all these extras..  Could someone
> please tell me what these DTMF tones you are talking about are and what
> decoding them would do?
>
> Thanks...
>
> Tal..

They are "Dual Tone, Multi Frequency" tones or 'Touch Tones" like on your tele
phone. One advantage to haveing a decoder is to
check the encoder in a Ham rig or a pocket dialer. Another would be to interce
pt (cool word) tones from cordless and cellular
phones. Not to give out any ideas (because the bad guys allready know this) bu
t they can sometimes intercept* transmissions that
are from people calling the bank or a similar institution, that has an automat
ed account ballance system. Not only will you get
the account/card number, but the pin and everything else. Thats one reason why
 you DON'T use cellular/cordless technology to do
anything that means sending sensitive information without encryption.

* Standard disclaimer.

Rob


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:57 1996
From: Derek Buchler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Eastern Mass Frequencies List
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 09:39:07 -0400 (BST)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

A little while back, someone posted an address for a new listserver for
Eastern Mass frequencies.  If someone has the address handy, could you
please post it again.  I'd like to subscribe to it.

Thanks in advance,

Derek

[e-mail]                                        '95 Concours
DoD #1359     COG #2103       Smart Routes #772          MH#9 Mule #1
PADI NRA LF-FL AAAAA (American Association Against Acronym Abuse)

Where there's smoke there's electronics gone bad.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lauren_Casey  )
Subject: RE: Evangelism (was "Re: Frewquency <sic> Ban?"
Date: 23 Feb 96 19:23:20 -0800
References: <4g1f5r$[e-mail]> <4g4eik$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

This is the man's signature, give him a break. Would you prefer
Kilroy ASCCI art instead? At least he has something of value to say.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:13:59 1996
From: Allen Tusi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: F.S. BC200 Scanner
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 11:58:33 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Bearcat BC200 scanner with cellular Excellent condx with manual $200.00


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:01 1996
From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: F1 racing team video
Date: 22 Feb 1996 11:14:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghj5p$[e-mail]>
References: <4g64p7$[e-mail]> <4g6cru$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Mr.News) wrote:
>In article <4g64p7$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]? says...
>>
>>Does anyone know the frequincies used by the on-board
>>cameras used by the racing teams? I'm sure this is
>>country specific, as the equiptment would be supplied and
>>installed by the appropriate TV station responsible for
>>the race coverage, but if anyone knows the usual band
>>for these, and other portable RF video links (EG at other
>>sporting events like golf etc) I would like some hints.
>
>
> Unless you have a reciever *and* are in-line with the signal you will
>be pretty much out of luck.
>
>I don't have the specific freqs handy but look around...
>
>2ghz Portable ENG,newsvans and helos 7 channels
>
>6 and 7 ghz fixed links/old newsvans
>
>13 ghz short hop fixed links/"shoebox" portables
>
>28 ghz fixed link/short hops
>
>There are a few more areas,but these are the most common.
>
>
>Mr.News
>(News Photographer/Live Truck Operator)
>
>


Thanks for the reply, but do you know about the cameras they use
on the cars themselves 'racecam' etc that you see on cars, boats,
bikes, canoes, hang-gliders, etc etc, just about anything that
races against anything else.  Thanks.

TD.





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gabe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Favorite Scans
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gls9c$[e-mail]>
Date: 24 Feb 96 22:15:36 GMT

In article <4gls9c$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (SS) wrote
:

> I would like some opinions on what people like to scan. Forget the every
> popular cellular and cordless stuff. What else to people scan? Any great
> frequencies?  I just got my first scanner and would like to learn how
and what
> you "experts" listen to.  Mine is a Pro-43. I would also like opinions on th
e
> most efficient way to deal with banks? How do YOU have your's arranged?
>
> Thanks!!!

  I have a pro-51. I scan the local Fire/Rescue channels,but I don't use
the built in FIRE band scan. I have all the freqs programmed in (I know
them since i'm a member of Fire/Rescue services). I have all the local
stuff programmed into a bank and a half (30 channels). Other county's
stuff I have on a different bank. And I have police on a seperate bank.
It's nice to have different locales in different banks because sometimes I
only want to listen to what's going on locally.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Petteri Junnikkala)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Finland police kode
Date: 23 Feb 1996 09:08:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4gk07a$[e-mail]>

Heips! seuraako kukaan suomalainen t{t{ listaa.. varmaankin joten kieli k{y

Eli oliskos kell{{n laitta mailina poliisin toiminta koodeja mulle
sill{ ittell{ni on vanhentuneet paprut.

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:05 1996
From: "The (Lebanon, Pa.) Daily News" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Freqs: Schuylkill Cty, PA
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 18:38:42 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi: Looking for some fire, police and other interesting
frequencies from the Pine Grove - Tower City area of
Schuylkill County in PA.

Thanks for your time and attention in advance.

Jim Zengerle


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (greg bell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency counters - which to buy?
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 08:22:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4gmt7f$[e-mail]>
References: <4eglqe$[e-mail]> <4fj5mk$[e-mail]>  <[e-mail]>

Javier Montero <[e-mail]> wrote:



>> Get a Radio Shaq Frequency Counter!
>> They work just fine... They have two gate speeds, and you set it to look
>> for 1-50Mhz or 50-1600Mhz. It has a light and you can easily upgrade the
>> antenna.

>How much does it costs?

>Thanks,
>                       Javi
I JUST BOUGHT ONE TODAY IT COST $99.00 + TAX



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:07 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Frequency counters - which to buy?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <4eglqe$[e-mail]> <4fj5mk$[e-mail]>  <[e-mail]> <4gmt7f$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 19:42:25 GMT

Jorge Saavedra ([e-mail]) writes:
>>
> I bought one, but I find it lacks sensitivity.  It just shows random
> values unless you connect it directly to a signal source (like RS's
> micro-power "transmitter", for example).  To use it to measure the
> frequency of a nearby transmitter (police, fd, whatever) I'm sure I'll
> need a preamplifier.
>
> Does yours work better than this?

You say it lacks sensitivity, are you comparing this to another frequency
counter? I find mine is fine. Of course you need to be RIGHT beside things
such as cordless phones, etc. because these are LOW power. WHen you think
of the thousands of radio waves that are bombarding your counter, it needs
the strongest signal possible.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (NewsRadio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequency Inversion Decrambling
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 96 14:01:40 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gck5u$[e-mail]>
References: <4fu4ln$[e-mail]> <4g0k46$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (BOBEISNER) wrote:
>I've had success in decoding Frequency Inversion Scrambled cordless phones
>with my ICOM R7000 by going to the USB of the frequency and offsetting it
>by 1.5 to 2.2 khz.  This trick also works with my AOR1500, but using the
>BFO.
>
>I also have a decoder that I purchased in 1982 (which was legal back them)
>and it
>really didn't perform any better than my trick of using USB on my ICOM

This is the easiest way to decode simple frequency inversion. I had a cheap AM
 wireless mic once that
I used to rebroadcast the scanner audio to a short wave Rxcvr (sony 2001). By
tuning in the AM mic on
ssb and adjusting the bfo, you would get the decoded audio (plus the annoying
tone of the carrier). Bit
cumbersome but it worked. Probem here is that everyone is now going to rolling
 code inversion or worse,
digital voice privacy



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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:10 1996
From: Joseph Cardani <Joseph [e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency Inversion Decrambling
Date: 22 Feb 1996 21:59:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4giovm$[e-mail]>
References: <4fu4ln$[e-mail]> <4g0k46$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Ramsey Electronics has a simple and inexpensive voice inversion decoder availa
ble.
I'm not sure of their address but they usually advertise in Monitoring Times m
agazine.
Also, another company has advertised in MT for a similar device but I forgot t
heir  name.

I really don't knoe how they work since I don't have one, Maybe someone else t
hat has one can
fill you in on how well the unit operates.


Joe Cardani
Voorhees, NJ



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:11 1996
From: "William A. Burgess" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: frequency multiplexing
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 11:59:07 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I know that during WWII, ham radio operators used  to send their signal
along the 60 Hz power line.  I can do this in the lab with a op-amp
summing circuit, but it won't work for high power lines.  I was also
told you could have your signal sent though multiple series capacitors
and connect directly onto the line.  Can someone help me or at least
point me in the right direction...

please email me

bill burgess    [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (James M. Atkinson, Communications Engineer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: frequency multiplexing
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 01:28:46 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, "William A. Burgess"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> I know that during WWII, ham radio operators used  to send their signal
> along the 60 Hz power line.  I can do this in the lab with a op-amp
> summing circuit, but it won't work for high power lines.  I was also
> told you could have your signal sent though multiple series capacitors
> and connect directly onto the line.  Can someone help me or at least
> point me in the right direction...

It works quite well, the military, intelligence community, and other
assorted spooks still transmit RF over the AC line, CATV, and Phone
wiring.

It is possible to maintain a low power signal on the AC mains up to around
50-54 mhz, once the freq gets up to around 200-250mhz the loss to too high
to be of any value.

BTW: Most AC mains RF systems operate on freqs below 500khz

-jma

 ===============================================================
    James M. Atkinson          "...Shaken, not Stirred..."
    TSCM.COM
    127 Eastern Avenue #291
    Gloucester, MA 01931-8008
    URL: http://www.tscm.com/      E-Mail:  [e-mail]
 ===============================================================
    The First, The Largest, The Most Popular, and the Most
    Complete TSCM Counterintelligence Site on the Internet
 ===============================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Seymour Dupa)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency of air
Date: 24 Feb 1996 13:04:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4gn2dk$[e-mail]>
References: <4fp6qg$[e-mail]>

XTrenched ([e-mail]) wrote:
:   I just got a frequency counter and was wondering why when no near
: anything, it is jumping between 48 and 52 mhz Is this normal?

  Ask the place you got the counter from.

: --
: **Remember kiddies:   Cover thy tracks when
: thou art hacking or thou shalt be banned
: from all thy local ISP's and then thou
: shalt be doomed to thy AOL**

--
***************************************************
You only get one chance on this merry-go-round,  **
  but if you do it right, once is enough.        **
***************************************************


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Roger W. Taylor Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Fresno,CA / Shuttle Frequency
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 16:34:12 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

        Anyone in the Fresno,CA area may like to know that the
Shuttle Missions are re-broadcast on 146.755 Mhz.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (DDecoons)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS PRO-2006 with Optoscan 456
Date: 22 Feb 1996 00:00:16 -0500
Message-ID: <4ggt90$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (DDecoons)

This is a duplicate, my email address has changed.

For Sale RS PRO-2006 scanner with Optoscan 456 board installed.
Unit is mint and original, except for Opto456 installation.
Includes software and RS-232 cable.

$625 includes 2nd day air shipping in continental US.

Please email me at [e-mail] or call 201-896-0549

thanks,
Dave


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:16 1996
From: Al Robinson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS:  BC 855XLT  FULL CELL
Date: 23 Feb 1996 14:10:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkhtc$[e-mail]>
References: <4gc2v1$[e-mail]>


>BC 855XLT for sale......PERFECT CONDITION, has 100 channel mod., FULL CELL
>mod for those who want the reciever exactly how the manufacturer intened
>to sale it, telescoping anteanea (crappy one that comes with it and good
>Rat Shack one).  Full time backlit display.  For those of you who want aa
>FULL 800 MHZ scanner......
>
>$200.00  (or best offer, ALWAYS Negotiable--I'm a starving college student)
>



Wow! What a deal!  Last year I bought the same model, brand new
at a hamfest for $129.00



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dennis L. Pearson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS: AR3000A Unblocked scanner
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 15:52:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4gskmk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

"Herb A. Zite" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Unblocked AR3000A scanner. In very good condition with all accessories,
>box and docs.

>$925 or best offer + shipping and COD
Excuse my ignorance, but I am new to the technical end of
scanning/dxing.  What does "unblocked" mean?



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:17 1996
From: "Herb A. Zite" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS: AR3000A Unblocked scanner
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 14:37:11 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gskmk$[e-mail]>

Unblocked means that you can receive the cellular frequencies. It would
be illegal to listen, but the radio will receive them.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Shaffer, Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS: AR3000A Unblocked scanner
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 19:29:53
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gskmk$[e-mail]>


In article <4gskmk$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Dennis L. Pearson)
writes:
>   What does "unblocked" mean?

In the U.S., it's illegal to listen to telephone conversations.  In their
infinite wisdom, the government has decreed that it is also illegal to
sell scanners capable of receiving the cellular band.  Don't ask me why
the conventional portable phone bands are still legal, but as far as I
know they are.

An unblocked scanner is one that can receive the cellular band.  Most of them
are easily modified so that the manufacturer doesn't have to produce a
different model for foreign use.

If I remember rightly, it's also illegal to sell scanners that can receive
the cellular band accidentally by overloading the front-end.  Or at least
Radio Shack seemed to think so -- I've never read the law.  Attempting to
change the laws of physics is, of course, a sign that the government doesn't
have a clue, but what else is new?

--
 *  From the disk of: | [e-mail]            | "there's a hell of
 Jim Shaffer, Jr.     |                     /\v/\  //  | a good universe
 37 Brook Street      | This signature            //   | next door; let's go"
 Montgomery, PA 17752 | under construction.    \\//    |     (e.e. cummings)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Harvey Sattin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: ICOM R7100
Date: 22 Feb 1996 14:26:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghue6$[e-mail]>

For Sale:

ICOM R7100 receiver, no gaps.  Includes speech board.
Excellent condition in box with manual.

$1400.00

Harvey Sattin, N1PHP
Eves: 617-738-6393
Days: 508-635-6246
email: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chris)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Opto APS-104
Date: 23 Feb 1996 07:04:30 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

ForSale:

OptoElectronics APS-104 Active Pre-Selector
-Tunable band pass filter system
-10MHz to 1GHz
-Continously tunes over more than 5 octaves
-Maintains a constant 4MHz bandwidth over entire range
-Electronically tunes
-Ultimate Security Sweeper
-Extend Near Field detection distance 10x
-Includes Internal Rechargable battery pack and charger

New this is $1000 from Opto, I am asking $750 or best offer

The unit is in perfect conditon, and has seen very little use.

The perfect use for this is in conjunction with the Scout or Interceptor,
it provides a very significant boost in capture range.

I was using it with the Scout/AOR-8000 combo and it worked great.

I purchased this for a project and no longer need it.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:21 1996
From: David Johanson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,co.ads
Subject: FS: PRO-2006 in Excellent Condition w/Original Box & Manual
Date: 22 Feb 1996 16:02:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi42r$[e-mail]>


 FS: PRO-2006 in Excellent Condition w/Original Box & Manual
 This scanner is absolutely immaculate without a single
 scratch. The cellular and speed mod have been completed.
 I am purchasing a new ICOM-7100 and will have 1 too many
 scanner/radios than I really need. This scanner is very clean,
 none of the bottons or labels show any wear.

 Price $340 (Firm)  (I know what Durham sells it for with or
                     without having to pay Canadian customs>

 David Johanson
 Highlands Ranch, Colorado
(15 min south of Denver)
 303-470-3170







From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sean D. Martin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Pro-43
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 23 Feb 1996 04:49:58 GMT


        I've got a Pro-43 scanner for sale.  Its in good condition and can
be modified to receive cellular.  If you're interested, email me at this
address.  The asking price is $200US.


                                                        Sean.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (TristTom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Uniden BC3000xlt  $315!
Date: 22 Feb 1996 04:36:14 -0500
Message-ID: <4ghdee$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (TristTom)

Uniden 3000xlt hand held scanner for sale!

-brand new condition, perfect, in box, with all manuals etc...
-receive police, fire, amulance, cell phones (note-this is illegal), +
much more!
-this is Uniden's top of the line hand held scanner!


$315.  + shipping


please e-mail me if interested or call me at 510.526.1149, thanks.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Oujesky)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,phl.scanner,alt.forsale,austin.forsale,houston.forsale,dfw.forsale,misc.forsale.non-computer,tx.forsale,us.forsale.misc
Subject: FT: 205XLT for PRO-60/26
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 96 00:15:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggg43$[e-mail]>
To: All


Anyone interested in trading a PRO-60 (or perhaps a PRO-26) for Uniden Bearcat

BC-205XLT?  The 205XLT has full 800 mhz coverage enabled.  Partial trades
considered.

Interested parties please reply via e-mail to [e-mail].

Thanks.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wwhitby)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Ham Crap
Date: 26 Feb 1996 13:17:25 -0500
Message-ID: <4gstfl$[e-mail]>
References: <4gq6qn$[e-mail]>

In article <4gq6qn$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Drew Durigan) writes:

>Is it just me, or are the rest of you also sick of seeing all this ham
>radio "Code vs No-Code" and "No-Code = No-Brain" garbage crossposted all
>over the scanner newsgroups?
>
>

Since I am a technician class ham, I am sick of seeing it PERIOD!!





Warren Whitby
[e-mail] - 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 [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:26 1996
From: Allen Tusi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Ham Crap
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 06:15:44 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gq6qn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Dan Morisseau wrote:
>
> In article [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>
> >Is it just me, or are the rest of you also sick of seeing all this ham
> >radio "Code vs No-Code" and "No-Code = No-Brain" garbage crossposted all
> >over the scanner newsgroups?
>
>     Yes! As a mlicnesed ahm myself, I find it EXCEPTIONALLY stupid! Just
> ignore the cretins who want to fight about this issue.
>
>                           Dan Morisseau
>                              N7ZXL
>                    47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W
>                         Elevation: 300'I agree with both of you, this isn't
the forum for code-nocode debate.
<><Allen
   KC6UJK


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:27 1996
From: Dan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help need Uniden BC860XLT mods
Date: 24 Feb 1996 05:12:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4gm6no$[e-mail]>

Anyone with any mods for this unit please help...



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Onedown)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Help need Uniden BC860XLT mods
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 20:03:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4gnqul$[e-mail]>
References: <4gm6no$[e-mail]>

Dan <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Anyone with any mods for this unit please help...

Ive been looking for around six months for mods for this radio I dont
think they exist.  Ive opened the case and due to the surface mount
components inside I'd say it would be harmfull to try and modify the
unit.


"It's not how many fingers you have,
It's how you use them!"



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mike)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help on finding/creating custom? mobile antenna.
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 96 15:16:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4ga39g$[e-mail]>

I'm looking to add a multi-band scanner antenna (30Mhz - 900Mhz) to my car
(station wagon with LOTS of ground-plane area!!).

The thing I would like to accomplish is to keep it under 24" in length so I
don't destroy my new garage doors every time I pull the car in.  I know this
may be a dumb reason to some of you, but the less painting I have to do, the
better :-)

I'm willing to try and experiment with making one or if you know of one that
already exists, great.

Any help is greatly appreciated.  Thanks.  (e-mail is appreciated too).



Mike


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick Williams)
Subject: RE: Help please
Date: 24 Feb 96 18:33:30 -0800
References: <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

saw your message "rec.radio.scanner"


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:31 1996
From: Chief Doug Hamer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: HELP WITH TONES ON 800 MHZ TRUNK SYSTEM
Date: 24 Feb 1996 03:38:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4gm16s$[e-mail]>
References: <4ge70a$[e-mail]>

Chief Doug Hamer <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> An area 800 mhz trunk system has recently added a 1250 mhz tone of
> about 7 sec duration running every 30 seconds to attempt to thwart
> monitoring (or require them to medicate with prozac).
> The system is utilized by about 6 - 10 users including some public
> safety (pd, fd etc) on a fairly limited number of frequency,  The
> changing os the data channel every 24 hours was not a big problem...
> this is ??
> Any suggestions how to get around it .  Monitoring myself on a Radio
> Shack 2006.  Great Box !!


UPDATE On my previous query.....

The 800 mhz trunk system in our area that recently added a 1230 Hz
tone is a Motorola System.  I am not exactly familiar with the
model of the system, but it definately is not full digital and most
radio traffic is analog.    Still wondering how we can get around
this aggravation.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (MARTY BLAISE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Houston freqs wanted
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 96 17:53:00 -0600
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MARTY BLAISE)


MSGID: 1:106/357.0 312ba274
Does anyone have any good frequency listings for the Houston, Texas area?  I
have logged about 400 different from my home and am always interested in more.
Thanks.

--- Maximus/2 3.01
 * Origin: Return address: conch.cld9.com (1:106/357)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:33 1996
From: larry daniel, larry daniel
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 04:25:32 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g63if$[e-mail]>


>[e-mail] (Jonathan Ho) wrote:
>
>>Hi!  Forgive my ignorance, but I was concerned about the security on my
>>regular cordless phone and was told by someone that a 900mhz cordless
>>phone is not scanable.  Is this true?  Do any of you guys know if you can
>>pick-up conversations on a 900mhz cordless?  Thanks for all your help!
>
 Jonathan,
          I have a combination digital answering machine and 900 MHz
cordless phone.  I turn on the intercom, and put near TV and
started scanning, I picked up the TV sound. so it isn't safe from
scanners.  from what I understand if the 900MHz  (Mhz?) phone
itself is digital or spread spectrum, it is safe from normall
scanners.  but  there are analog 900 MHz phones out there
so be careful in purchasing..


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:34 1996
From: jay vise <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
Date: 24 Feb 1996 07:35:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4gmf4a$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g63if$[e-mail]> <4gfhta$[e-mail]>


>>>Hi!  Forgive my ignorance, but I was concerned about the security on my
>>>regular cordless phone and was told by someone that a 900mhz cordless
>>>phone is not scanable.  Is this true?  Do any of you guys know if you can
>>>pick-up conversations on a 900mhz cordless?  Thanks for all your help!
>
>   Try Cincinnati Microwave's Escort series. All their 900Mhz phones
>are Spread Spectrum. To my knowledge, there aren't any descrambler
>kits out for those phones at all. I've owned my Escort for better than
>a year and haven't ever heard the first blip of my conversations on
>the 900Mhz + range.
>
R Shack has a spread-spectrum 900 for about $180... unscannable, for now.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sven De Troch)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: I SELL A AOR-AR8000 with interface
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 12:15:45 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hallo all,
A friend of me (without modem) sells his ar-aor8000 scanner, 1 year
old, with manual in dutch and english, interface and soft for pc.
New price: 26000 bfr (860 US$)
Price now: all together (500 US$) without shipping
Bought in the Netherlands, 1 year ago.

Comments and info only at e-mail: [e-mail]

Greetings, SDT



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 20:36:35 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article  [e-mail] (Roland Stiner) writes:

> >How much is an ICOM R7000 (25MHz-2000MHz), all mode reciever worth, in
> >excellent condition?  I have an option to buy one.

>Whatever the market will bear.  Since the radio is unblocked, the sky is
>the limit.  I wouldn't sell mine for any amount of money.


     Best be careful there, Roland. You are leaving yourself WIDE open for a
very nasty follow-up from Mikey, our resident Net Scanner Price Policeman!
                          Dan Morisseau
                             N7ZXL
                   47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W
                        Elevation: 300'


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Salty)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 19:28:04
Message-ID: <4gdslv$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

See the Bob Parness, AJ9S post about "Buying A Used Scanner Radio"
and ignore all this hot air.
******************************************************************************
********
Ignorace of the past, Ignorance of the present, these are forgivable.
Ignorance of how ignorant we are is unforgivable.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 07:13:26 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g4ldp$[e-mail]>

In article <4g4ldp$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Dave Rogers) write
s:

>> Michelle Alexander spews:

>> Morriseau's price "advice" is pure opinion and has no basis in reality. I

>I'd say you have a little trouble with reality yourself. There is no
>such radio as the ICOM R7000-2. There is, however, a R7100-2. As far
>as the R7100 being more capable, that is debatable. The R7100 covers
>25 MHz that the R7000 does not and it has a few more bells and
>whistles. I would rather have an R7000 with it's (mostly) continuous
>coverage than a crippled R7100.

>BTW, I do own an early model R7100 and would not even consider taking
>$1000 for it.


Oh sure base your opinion on experience and knowledge.  I bet if you had a
database of 3 sales you wouldn't feel that way.     :-)

Seriously Dave, I have heard from a number of people that feel the same way
concerning the R7000 comapred to the R7100.  A couple of them sold their 7000
to get a R7100 only to sell it and buy a 7000 again. Not a good indicator for
the 7100 is it?  It also leads one to think that  the price of a used 7100
should be lower than a 7000.

I too own an early model R7000.  It is going to have to be hard times before I

let loose of it for under a $1000. Those that own one know and those that
pretend to track these things by threes are just guessing.


Glenn


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:39 1996
From: Lawrence Artz <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: 21 Feb 1996 20:46:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4gg0bs$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Roland Stiner) wrote:
>
> >How much is an ICOM R7000 (25MHz-2000MHz), all mode reciever worth, in
> >excellent condition?  I have an option to buy one.
>
>Whatever the market will bear.  Since the radio is unblocked, the sky is
>the limit.  I wouldn't sell mine for any amount of money.
>
>---
>   OLX 1.53   -------------->    73, de NK2U    <----------------
Me too. As soon as I learned of the then to be outlawed frequencies, I
immediately splurged and bought an R7000 within days after hearing of the
ban. I would not sell mine at any price. ICOM really did their homework
when they designed that rig. Very good receiver design. The R7000 value
can only go up since full-coverage receivers post April 1994 are now
outlawed to all people except the Government.

Larry, KA1CRN



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:41 1996
From: douglas marx <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: 24 Feb 1996 05:29:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4gm7oe$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g4ldp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: GLENN

GLENN I AGREE I BOUGHT A 7100 ONLY TO SELL IY TO BUY A USED 7000 ABOUT
A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT PAID $700 WITH TV ADAPTR AND RC. GOOD DEAL
I HAVE OCCASIONALLY SEEN THEM FOR ABOUT $800 ON THE HAM NETS.
DOUG [e-mail]
SOME PEOPLE ARE ON DRUGS THOSE THAT SPEND 6 GRaND ON A 9000 EX
SEVENTY FLEAS




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (KMorris904)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in you
Date: 21 Feb 1996 07:02:46 -0500
Message-ID: <4gf1l6$[e-mail]>
References: <4gb99a$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (KMorris904)

Lt. in dept was caught with pror scanner in Priv Vech and was taken to
jail and scanner impounded and sold at auction. Welcome to MI

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in you
Date: 23 Feb 1996 05:05:57 -0500
Message-ID: <4gk3i5$[e-mail]>
References: <4gf1l6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

This is not a problem if you have a valid amateur radio license!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 96 06:16:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4gedca$[e-mail]>
References: <2d7cc$[e-mail]> <4frkch$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g96fr$[e-mail]>

In article <4g96fr$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Dave Anderson) wrote:
>[e-mail] wrote:

>>Michigan: Illegal in vehicle unless you are a licensed HAM.
>>Indiana: Illegal in vehicle or out walking around unless you
>>are a licensed HAM.

>What - you connot even walk down the street with a hand held
>scanner???  Where is big brother???

  When I was writing for MODERN ELECTRONICS magazine, a kid from
Kentucky sent me a letter about how he had been "arrested" for
having a Radio Shack handheld scanner, and just walking around
with it.  He was under 16 years old and couldn't drive a car.

  Fortunately, it was new and he was able to return it to Radio
Shack and get a "base" type scanner.  Also, fortunately, after
taking him to the station and "roughing him up" (a little
verbal intimidation), they didn't charge him with anything.
UNFORTUNATELY, he was living with an aunt who already had
misgivings about his new hobby, and this episode didn't endear
it to her.

========= All opinions expressed are solely those of the author ============
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU |Here's to the land of the longleaf pine,
Engineer/Writer/Raconteur|The summerland where the sun doth shine,
[e-mail] |Where the weak grow strong & the strong grow great,
Energy BBS 704-547-3114 |Here's to Downhome, the Old North State.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Intersystem Frequencies  (was: Secret Service LEARN channel?)
Date: 23 Feb 1996 01:07:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4gj3vm$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

> I was wondering if anybody knew what the freq. is in Alabama?

You might want to check the following freqs. in the "Listing by Frequency"
section of Police Call. If you find every county in the state listed under
one, you've found a (potential) intersystem channel.


Public Safety Intersystem

    Police                                                   [90.19]
       39.46   intersystem operations only
       45.86   intersystem operations only
      155.370  (widely used, but not a Federal allocation)
      155.475  statewide emergency nets
      173.075  stolen vehicle recovery (LoJack)
      154.665 .680 .695 }  State Police
      154.905 .920 .935 }    coordinated
      155.445 .460 .490 }      operations

    Fire                                                     [90.21]
       45.88   intersystem, primarily base-mobile
      154.265 .280 .295  mutual aid

    Emergency Medical                                        [90.27]
      155.340  HEAR - Hospital Emerg. Ambul. Radio
      460.525 .550  inter/intrasystem w/ Police & Fire
         (also see FAF-Ambulances for MED channels)

    Public Safety - all
      220.8025-220.8475  Mutual Aid (5 kHz intervals)       [90.720]
      866.0125 .5125 }
      867.0125 .5125 }  Mutual Aid                          [90.617]
      868.0125       }

    (mobile freqs:  220 +1 MHz;  460 +5 MHz;  860 -45 MHz)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Letter of Appreciation for Radio Dealer "DO buy from this guy..!"
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 23:39:06
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gd8n9$[e-mail]> <4ge10m$[e-mail]>

I have dealt with dozens of people on the Net, sometimes with transactions
involving thousands of dollars, and I have yet (knock on wood) to be dealt
with unfairly!

I feel that if you do your homework, ask lots of questions, and take your time

(don't rush into anything), you can get a very good feeling on the potential
outcome of a deal.  If you feel funny, DON'T DO IT!

Get all of the information up front, condition, quantity, price, location,
shipping, method of payment, included accessorries, contact phone numbers,
mailing/shipping address, Call Sign,  etc.

If someone balks at providing good contact info (like a phone number), just
drop it right there.

I get a feeling that SOME (not all) of the bad Net deals I hear about are
people rushing into what they thought was a great deal because they were
afraid if they didn't jump, it would be gone.

Any deal that sounds too good to be true usually (but not always) is.  A REAL
deal may get by you from time to time, but taking the appropriate steps will
usually go a long way to insure that a legitimate transaction that is good for

all parties involved is the result.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lauren_Casey  )
Subject: RE: Letter of Appreciation for Radio Dealer "DO buy from this guy..!"
Date: 23 Feb 96 19:27:04 -0800
References: <4gd8n9$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Use COD and certified checks....you can stop payment on them before
the check is cashed if the goods fall short of the promises made.
Once you have the cash AND the goods in hand, these people suddenly
realise what they've done and know they didn't get away with it. Will
also not make it worth their while to do it again in the future.
Lauren


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:48 1996
From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: London police
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 96 10:58:28 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Eugene Kang" writes:

Hi,


> Yes, I know it's illegal. But does anyone know the freqs for the London
> police?

I'm sure some of the London "residents" on alt.radio.scanner.uk would be
able to help you with some specific frequencies of interest.

Main areas to look ar 451-453MHz NFM 25KHz and 147-153MHz, AM & NFM
12.5KHz.

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:49 1996
From: Matt Brunton <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: London police
Date: 22 Feb 1996 10:13:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghfl7$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>
>           [e-mail] "Eugene Kang" writes:
>Hi,
>> Yes, I know it's illegal. But does anyone know the freqs for the London
>> police?
>I'm sure some of the London "residents" on alt.radio.scanner.uk would be
>able to help you with some specific frequencies of interest.
>Main areas to look ar 451-453MHz NFM 25KHz and 147-153MHz, AM & NFM
>12.5KHz.
>Cheers,
>Jonathan Clough   >



Also, check out <A HREF="http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~thharrel/">T.Harrel's Scanner
 page</A>
these and other UK freqs (eg Heathrow, Manchester).



Matt



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tim Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for Pittsburg/Cleveland/Toledo/Dayton
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 96 04:17:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4goqfc$[e-mail]>

On the road starting Sunday evening and driving from Pittsburg to State
College, back to Pittsburgh, then Cleveland, Toledo and then down to Dayton.
Looking for suggestions for good listening enroute.  Anyy state freqs for PA
and OH?  Turnpike?

Thanks,

Tim Smith

Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
WWW: http://www.ici.net/cust_pages/tsmith/tsmith.html
Tel:[phone] Fax: [phone]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:51 1996
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:52 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: Jim Whitbeck <[e-mail]>
Subject: Metal whip antenna from R.S.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 01:51:33 GMT


I just got a Pro-51 from R.S.  I've been using a metal whip antenna I had
from an old scanner, but I'll probably be selling it soon.

I was wondering how R.S.'s whip antenna works?  I've heard one good
report and one bad report.  Anybody else want to weigh in?


Jim


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (PjB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Michael Alexander or my dogs Butt??
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 15:26:46 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fdku2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fol6n$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail] <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Michael Alexander) wrote:


> > >[e-mail] (Michael Alexander) wrote:
(re. Glenn Hansen)



> You've already established that you're an simple-minded idiot. Now, you've
> demonstrated that you're an uneducated clown. Your response is nothing
> more than a cliche or two stolen from a Cheek post, stitched together with
> some trash tough talk that you think makes you look like a tough guy.

Once again, you're spot on. Look up 'wanna-be' in the dictionary and you
get a picture of Glenn Hansen gazing longingly at Bill Geek. He has
adopted Geeks manner of speech, no less! Talk about picking questionable
role models....


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Shaun Kelly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Minneapolis, MN
Date: 23 Feb 1996 16:06:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkol8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Summary: web list
Keywords: frequency list minneapolis

Try my list at http://www.winternet.com/~spk/freq.html.

However, I've no idea what 481.7 is - I would suspect it's an image of
a 460 frequency though.


--

This is a test.  If this were a real .sig, it'd say:
[e-mail], [e-mail], http://www.winternet.com/~spk
..but it doesn't, does it?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Minneapolis, MN
Date: 24 Feb 1996 05:09:02 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gm6he$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

>Does anyone know who 481.7000 is?  It sounds like the police, but it's
not
>in Police Call...

My guess would be that you're receiving an image of an active police
channel on 460.XXX Mhz.

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Nelson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mobile Scanner legal in WA, OR, or CA??
Date: 26 Feb 1996 00:00:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqt6p$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gemvm$[e-mail]>

Mark L9 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: There are scanner laws in all 50 states. The range is from New York, where
: I believe the police can confiscate your scanner, to other states where as
: long as you don't get in anyone's way or commit a crime, you're OK.

: Even in those states where mobile scanners are completely illegal, if you
: have a valid AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE, then its NO PROBLEM!

This is wrong. The FCC "preemption statute" only covers amateur transceivers.
Now, there are many states that have exempted amateurs from the ban, but not
all of them.

Bill


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jann Larsson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mod for PRO2032
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 96 09:22:00 +0200
Message-ID: <ftn_2.201.339$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I have a PRO2032 and I know it is modifiable for 30-54 Mc (LOW VHF). In Sweden
(where I live) the model comes with 68-88 Mc instead of the low VHF. The step
in this band i 5kc's wich is useless as 99% of the interesting frequencies are
offset. So, is there a way to "restore" this low-VHF?

Electronic greetings, Jann






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:58 1996
From: Netscape User <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: mod Yupiteru mvt7100 wanted
Date: 23 Feb 1996 14:56:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkkih$[e-mail]>

Are there any mods for the Yupiteru MVT7100 scanner?

My Yup... my lover!

Leon
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:14:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nickwb4sqi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Motorola Bible decoding
Date: 22 Feb 1996 14:32:54 -0500
Message-ID: <4gigd6$[e-mail]>

I have a copy of the Motorola bible and the first line says I need to
convert it with Bin Hex 4.0. Can some one upload a copy to me?

Tnx,

Nick
WB4SQI


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Muzak music on 900Mhz
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 06:29:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

WI>From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
WI>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
WI>Subject: Re: Muzak music on 900Mhz
WI>Date: 11 Feb 1996 22:20:55 GMT
WI>Message-ID: <4flq47$[e-mail]>
WI>Organization: R R Systems Group, Inc.

WI>[e-mail] (L. T. Randall) wrote:
WI>>I remember a post a few months back about someone claiming to have
WI>>received channels carrying Muzak (commerical-free light pop-rock music
WI>>and/or elevator music) on 900Mhz.  Specifically, the frequencies
WI>>mentioned were 928.9125 and 956.3125.  All I get on these is data
WI>>transmissions.  Are the above freqs licensed to Muzak (or whoever) on a
WI>>nationwide basis or just in certain locations?  Has anyone received music
WI>>on these frequencies and if so where are you located?
WI>>

That may have been me. In the San Francisco Bay Area, you can get Musuck
on 956.3875 and 956.4125. They have all sucky music all the time with no IDs.
[Actually, I never listened long enough to hear an ID]


 * SLMR 2.1a * Don't worry, the safety is on... OOPS


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:01 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need an expert opinion on scanner/paging question
Date: 18 Feb 1996 03:48:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4g67i3$[e-mail]>
References: <4eus09$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In <4eus09$[e-mail]>, Peter Kamilakis <[e-mail]> write
s:
>I tune into an interesting frequency sometimes on my
>scanner, and I cannot quite figure out what it is.
>It occurs at 152.150, and what happens is I hear two tones
>(like rescue tones), followed by what sounds like someone
>talking on an answering machine, saying something like
>"Bob, call home when you get a chance".

That is what paging used to be like...

The one you are hearing is called "tone & voice" because the pager
both beeped and then you could hear the voice of the caller for a
short period.  The two tones would activate resonant reeds or active
filters in the pager, which would beep then open squelch to the
speaker.

Of course all the new ones use digital messaging.  A big reason for that
is channel usage - to get a voice message across took up to 10 seconds
(including signalling), while now the digital message takes much less than
a second to transmit.  This means that many more pagers can be placed
on the same RF channel with digital.

..Peter


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Whiston)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: need DENVER metro frequencies
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 05:51:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4gebj8$[e-mail]>
References: <4gcfr7$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (DOC TOYGUY) wrote:

>I am in search of frequencies for the Denver metro area
>including police, sheriff,state patrol,fire,rescue and any
>other interesting ones, especially for the following:

>DENVER
>ARAPAHOE CTY
>LITTLETON
>ENGLEWOOD
>C.S.P.
>PARAMEDICS

>If anyone can help, please E-Mail me at:

     Hmmmmm...   *If* you are in the Denver Metro area I'd suggest that you gi
ve
the NCC-1701 ENTERPRISE BBS at 659-8294  (Area Code 303  [Or 970-785-0217] for
those who aren't in the Denver Metro Area and are still interested in getting
those freqs.).  It's the `home' of the Denver Scanner Echo *and* the SCANList
for Denver and the greater FrontRange area.  Just fill out the opening
questionaire and you'll have complete access to the system.

      Doleo ergo sum,
         -HALFPINT-




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:03 1996
From: "joseph c. hawkins" <claven.den.mmc.com>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: need DENVER metro frequencies
Date: 20 Feb 1996 19:35:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd7qf$[e-mail]>
References: <4gcfr7$[e-mail]>

Try This
http://anansi.panix.com/clay/scanning/Frequencies/States/denver.co




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Larry Albright)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need instruction manual for dreaded IC-R1
Date: 19 Feb 1996 04:18:34 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I bought a used R-1 and no manual, most is easy, but there are
questions....Will pay for Xerox.. I am a bird watcher and use it
to listen to "Birdies" O.K?
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lauren_Casey  )
Subject: Need Los Gatos Area Freg's
Date: 23 Feb 96 19:05:58 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Would someone be able to post the available frequencies for the Los
Gatos, Saratoga (Santa Clara Sherrif's Office) and major San Jose
frequencies? I would sure appreciate having them. I will be able to
get an updated book a little later but for the mean time , I will
have to ask for the frequencies online. Thanks!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need tips on buying first scanner..
Date: 20 Feb 1996 04:04:38 -0500
Message-ID: <4gc2r6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

Definitely go with the BC3000XLT. It's easy to use, has a GREAT receiver
and GREAT audio output. 400 channels is MORE than enough.

I had an AOR1000XLT which also dipped into the shortwave spectrum. You
won't hear a DAMNED THING with the rubber duck. You'll have to connect it
to an external antenna. It DOES work, but you'll be disappointed if all
you use is the ducky.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:07 1996
From: Dan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NEEDED UNIDEN BC860XLT MODS
Date: 24 Feb 1996 15:00:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4gn95h$[e-mail]>

Help I need any mods for a Uniden BC860XLT...



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:08 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: New Pro-51/ Why you are so happy? pl. explain
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 00:32:13 GMT
References: <[e-mail]> <4g00s8$[e-mail]> <4g1342$[e-mail]>

inx.net (mail.inx.net) wrote:
: [e-mail] (C. Glass) wrote:
:
: >I'm also very happy with my Pro-51, and would recommend it very highly.
:
: >C. Glass
:
:    Would you mind: giving us some concrete reasons! thank u
:
I'm also a PRO-51 owner.

I have owned many RS base and portable scanners, and I must say that the
PRO-51 is the best portable I have owned.

It is has much less intermod problems than the others I have owned, (I have
a PRO-43 also).

Frequency coverage is good, and with the IF X 2 trick you can listen to cell
phones in the 900-915 MHz range.

It also has a fast scanning rate, beeing 50 channels/sec or 100 steps/sec in
scanning mode.

I like it much more than my PRO-43 which is rather useless in search mode
due to intermod problems.

If anyone is looking for a RS portable scanner, I strongly suggest this one.

good listening!~

                                Gilles Letourneau


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:09 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: New Pro-51/ Why you are so happy? pl. explain
Message-ID: <4gkrcs$[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail] (James Olson)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 16:52:37 GMT
References: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

I tried the PRO60 and PRO51 side-by-side to see which one I should
buy.  The 51 (avg .5 uv sensitivity) was far more sensitive than the
60 (avg 1uv sensitivity) and the faster scan speed helped me decide on

it.  The 51 would pick up transmissions that would not even break
squelch on the 60.

The 51 is small enough to carry in my shirt pocket with an earphone.
It also gets acceptable reception in the car using the "duckie"
antenna.  Also, I can run it 14-15 hrs, using the earphone, on a
fully charged set of nicads (AAA size).  The nicads charge from
the DC adapter while still in the scanner, so you can be
listening while the nicads are charging and just unplug it
and go whenever.  The optional real leather carry case,
$20 (too much, but necessary), is thin enough to still keep the unit
in my pocket and seems well made.

I constructed a home-made Discone antenna and hung it from
the rafters in my garage and can now get excellent reception
even in the 30-50 mhz area.  I listen to PD in a town 35 miles
away and pick up County sheriff 90 miles away.

The unit I bought 2 months ago (11A3 date code) from Rat Shack still
allowed the keyboard cell freq mod, although I don't even use it.
I paid $200 on sale for it and it is a very good unit for me.  Don't
think I would pay normal price of $320 for it though.

The only minus, IMHO, is that it is sometimes hard to read the
display because of glare.  They should install some kind of
polarizing lens instead of plain plastic.

Jim O.

mail.inx.net (inx.net) wrote:

>[e-mail] (C. Glass) wrote:

>>I'm also very happy with my Pro-51, and would recommend it very highly.
>>C. Glass

>   Would you mind: giving us some concrete reasons! thank u





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (xcitor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 06:06:26 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]>

In article <4gdj1c$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dayglo) wrote:

>On the other side of the coin there is:
>
>60 ft tower + 1500 Watts + $1200 radio = NO BRAINS
>
>I am a technician and like building my own kit/antennas.  I will be
>much more satisfied with a Worked All States from my own equipment then if I
>dropped $10,000 for a setup.  I was talking with someone just like this on th
e
>air.  The first thing that they said was, technician huh!, well you can
>upgrade!! then they proceeded to state that they could not talk because they
>were DX'ing Africa.  Well how much brains does it take to DX anything
with that
>setup.

How about this one-

100 ft tower + 1500 watts + $3000 radio = who the fuck COULDN'T get a WAS
or a DXCC on 40 or 80 meters.

Me, a no-code tech, I'll have the bragging rights when I get my VUCC and
WAS ALL ON VHF/UHF!!!! It can be done. This will be done probably with
less than 500 watts mostly on 6m with my goddam hombrew 6m dipole.

Goddam code-knowing egotistical bastards!

--
"The problem with the Global Village is all the global idiots."


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tony J. Podrasky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 20 Feb 1996 20:25:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdaob$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]>

In article <4g6kv7$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>I use the 2M band on a regular basis and that includes auto patch
>and repeater services. I do not have ANY KIND of FCC license although
>I might get one if I have the time to waste.
>
>C. McCane
>

Please don't "waste" any of your time. Just keep operating without the license
.
Sooner or later things will take care of themselves.


--
    Tony J. Podrasky        You don't TUG on Superman's cape, You don't SPIT
     San Diego , Ca         in the wind, You don't PULL the mask off the ol'
    [e-mail]        Lone Ranger, and you don't  *WEEDWACK*  dogsh*t.
QSL? QRU? QRZ? QLZ? QFA?            - Jim Croce (after doing some yard work)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:14 1996
From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 22 Feb 1996 15:33:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi2c5$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Here in San Diego we have a club with over 800 members -- many many with
No-Code Tech Licenses. I and many many others think the No code licenses
are a great addition to Amateur Radio. See my articles of accomplishments
of same.

As for big gun stations -- we have a group of QRPers here, several who
have worked DXCC (all CW or SSB) with less than 5 watts and modest
antennas such as a Cushcraft R5 mounted 8 foot off the ground. Not easy or
for the faint-hearted but DEFINITELY achievable.

Don't let a few "bug" you when the majority welcomes you.

But:

You can get further with a wet noodle and a linear than you can with just
a wet noodle -- Big Al from Chicago!

--
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What King Of Old Could Do Thus ?  --- AC6V
*****************************************************************
A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His
Own Home!
Loa-Tsze
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich McAllister)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 22 Feb 1996 18:03:05 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
t (xcitor) writes:

>I'll have the bragging rights when I get my VUCC and
>WAS ALL ON VHF/UHF!!!! It can be done.

Actually, I believe *every* VUCC has been done all on VHF/UHF.

--
Rich McAllister ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tony J. Podrasky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 20 Feb 1996 20:36:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdbbk$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]>

In article <4gb4pa$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>No Code = No Brain = C.B.
>
>The following message is a refutation of the above statement.
>In fact, the following is much more true:
>
>Amatuer = Ham = No Brain
>
yu spelt am-chore rong agin, mistur McCane. It mayks yu luk stoopider then
yore argament allreddy iz.

'threes
>
>C. McCane
>

--
Tony J. Podrasky | You know those little buttons you press to cross the street
San Diego , Ca   | at an intersection? Well, regardless of what you have been
[e-mail] | told they *do* react to how hard and how many times they
WA2EAA/MAZEAAA   | have been pressed, and adjust the tfc lights accordingly.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 96 23:17:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4go6b6$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


Having to learn CW, never hurt anyone. And only IDIOTS complain about it!


73 de KB7ADL



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:19 1996
From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 25 Feb 1996 05:38:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4gosle$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Rich McAllister
) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]> xcitor@radix.n
et (xcitor) writes:
>>I'll have the bragging rights when I get my VUCC and
>>WAS ALL ON VHF/UHF!!!! It can be done.

>Actually, I believe *every* VUCC has been done all on VHF/UHF.
>Rich McAllister ([e-mail])

oh, now don't be confusing them with the facts, rich...

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Finn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 03:42:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpvqb$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Jim Daneke <[e-mail]> said:

>[e-mail]@onramp.net wrote:
>>
>> In <4fmimn$[e-mail]>, boblee <[e-mail]> writes:
>> >IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE NO-CODE TECH I WOULD NOT BE A HAM TODAY.
>> >ALOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE UPSET ABOUT THIS LICENCE CLASS BUT IT
>> >IS ATTRACTING THOUSANDS OF NEW HAMS DAILY.

Thousands? Daily?  I've said this a trilliion times: usenet is not the
proper place for exageration.


>> Listen to a new world technologist's attitude that's shared by most:
>>
>> I'm an electronics engineer, a member of the IEEE, and a computer
>> network architect. I like radio and analog electronics as a hobby.
>> I use the 2M band on a regular basis and that includes auto patch
>> and repeater services. I do not have ANY KIND of FCC license although
>> I might get one if I have the time to waste. One thing is for
>> sure:
>>         I WILL NEVER TAKE A TEST ON MORSE CODE!!!!!!!!!!!

You will never enjoy legal amateur HF priviledges either. But what the
hay...
>>

>> I've been extremely successful as a designer of TCP/IP networks
>> and recently became a Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer to
>> boot, so, maybe with all that extra cash I'll pick up an HF radio
>> for home and another for the car, hook up some TA's and have
>> a roving data terminal, NATIONWIDE!!!!!

If this is the type of person an HF codeless license would attract, I
may prefer to leave the testing structure as it is, thank you.

de KR4AJ





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:22 1996
From: Jim Daneke <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 11:32:17 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail]@onramp.net wrote:
>
> In <4fmimn$[e-mail]>, boblee <[e-mail]> writes:
> >IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE NO-CODE TECH I WOULD NOT BE A HAM TODAY.
> >ALOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE UPSET ABOUT THIS LICENCE CLASS BUT IT
> >IS ATTRACTING THOUSANDS OF NEW HAMS DAILY.  OTHERS THINK WE WON'T
> >UPGRADE , I'VE ONLY HAD MY LICENCE FOR A COUPLE MOUNTHS AND I'M ALMOST
> >READY FOR GENERAL.  MAYBE YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO "NEWS LINE" MORE OFTEN.
> >              KC7NIY--CHUCK
> >                  73'S
>
> Listen to a new world technologist's attitude that's shared by most:
>
> I'm an electronics engineer, a member of the IEEE, and a computer
> network architect. I like radio and analog electronics as a hobby.
> I use the 2M band on a regular basis and that includes auto patch
> and repeater services. I do not have ANY KIND of FCC license although
> I might get one if I have the time to waste. One thing is for
> sure:
>         I WILL NEVER TAKE A TEST ON MORSE CODE!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> What kind of a BONEHEAD is so obsessed with HISTORY that they seek
> to make modern electronics professionals and hobbyists learn the
> trade of the old telegraph operators of the 1800's?  In terms of
> electronics knowledge I have regularly WAXED every "amatuer"
> radio operator that I have ever met and all they can do is try to
> hold this childs toy morse code thing over my head. Gimme a
> break man!!! That CRAP IS DEAD!!!!! It serves NO PURPOSE!!!!!
> Don't even try and argue with that - YOU WILL GET WAXED TOO!!!!
> Let's face it, in the 1990's it's outdated to even use HF for voice.
> This is the age of DATA COMMUNICATIONS. I would like to invite
> all really fast morse code guys to come over and try to beat the
> speed of my terminal adapter at 9600 baud. And for those who
> want to say things like "but what if, in a really bad disaster,
> you didn't have your TA?" Do I even need to get involved in
> such a pathetic arguement? NO!!
> Now, to change the subject a bit, I don't ever want to be called
> an "amatuer radio operator" - what a pathetic label. I got my
> general class professional ticket while I was in the Navy, so how
> am I supposed to be called an "amatuer" - really weak label. And
> as for being called a "Ham Operator", I'll never be a HAM.
> I've been extremely successful as a designer of TCP/IP networks
> and recently became a Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer to
> boot, so, maybe with all that extra cash I'll pick up an HF radio
> for home and another for the car, hook up some TA's and have
> a roving data terminal, NATIONWIDE!!!!! One thing that will never stop
> me is MORSE CODE!!!!!!!
>
> C. McCane

Sounds like you're pretty impressed with yourself!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dana Myers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 25 Feb 1996 07:07:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4gp1ru$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4go6b6$[e-mail]>

In article <4go6b6$[e-mail]>,
Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>Having to learn CW, never hurt anyone. And only IDIOTS complain about it!
>
>
>73 de KB7ADL

Yeah, right.  Just like only IDIOTS cross-post to several
unrelated groups.

Note the followup-to: line, please.

--
 * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD#: j | Views expressed here are      *
 * [phone]               | mine and do not necessarily   *
 * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (FRANK SANS)
Subject: Opening the 2500XLT
Date: 22 Feb 96 07:26:42 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

You're right it is a little tricky. I too had some problems opening
mine when I did a cell mod. Just keep
prying the sides and bottom edges where the front connects to the
back. It'll come.
 Good luck


                  Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:26 1996
From: Matt Brummer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Opto changing the CX12AR??
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 17:18:43 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


  Called Grove tonight to order a CX12AR and I was told:

"We are out of stock right now and Optoelectronics is changing the CX12AR to
support a wider range of scanners, so we are not anticipating delivery
for 2-3 weeks.  We don't know if the price will change, so we are not
currently taking orders for the new interface."

  Anyone heard about these changes?  This was news to me & there is no
mention of it on the Optoelectronics web page at this time.  Just curious
if the new model will benefit me or if an older model will do just fine.

--> Matt Brummer

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (luis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: P
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 14:33:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4gv526$[e-mail]>

P


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:28 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: POCSAG,MESSAGE TRACKER
Date: 22 Feb 1996 04:49:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggskk$[e-mail]>
References: <4eo3vh$[e-mail]> <4f0fra$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4geth5$[e-mail]>

Once again, I propose the following offer:
Evertime the POCSAG info is posted, there are a flurry of postings
afterwards from people who cant or do not want to build the interface...
I have sucessfully built the reqired interface many times, and tested
it with both PD-102 and PD-200.
I have the output from my scanner's speaker (A bearcat 100XLT, but my
PRO-34 works fine too) wired to the circuit and it has recieved no errors
so far...
I will build the circuit for you for 50 dollars.  Your choice of
connectors pre-assembled onto the board for only the cost of the
connectors.
Interested? Email me at: [e-mail]
Thanx.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dirk Mueller)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,uk.telecom,com.dcom.telecom.tech,com.dcom.telecom,alt.sect.telecom,alt.radio.scanner.uk,alt.radio.scanner,alt.dcom.telecom,alt.cellular.tech,alt.cellular-phone-tech
Subject: Re: Police Data equipment ???
Date: 22 Feb 1996 15:37:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi2kc$[e-mail]>
References: <4gh0d6$[e-mail]>

>Does anybody know what type of equipment (manufacturer, models,
>e.t.c.) police departments of different countries use for transmission
>of data and voice. What kind of data transmission equipment is
>installed in police cars for connecting to police databeses, for
>transmitting different kinds of queris to dispatchers and to control
>centers. What type of computers and communicators police use in police
>cars ?

German Police is thinking about using public data networks as the
X.25/Air-Network MODACOM oder MOBITEX!
I don't know what they are using know, but is is in fact a private radio
network. (and they have problems with it, so they want to change!)


Im not that frequently reading this newsgroups so maybe you email me for
further detail.

I hope that gives you a slight idea...
bye
Dirk


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:30 1996
From: Juha Veijalainen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,uk.telecom,com.dcom.telecom.tech,com.dcom.telecom,alt.sect.telecom,alt.radio.scanner.uk,alt.radio.scanner,alt.dcom.telecom,alt.cellular.tech,alt.cellular-phone-tech
Subject: Re: Police Data equipment ???
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 12:19:19 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gh0d6$[e-mail]>
To: "Oleg V. Melnikov" <[e-mail]>

Oleg V. Melnikov wrote:

> We have clients in Russia-police department of one of the biggest
> Russian cities. They ask us to develop some test network for mobile
> and non-mobile police patrols.

Within European Union, police and other officials are supposed to
adopt TETRA network - though there is some doubt whether all
countries will do that

Using Alta Vista search http://www.altavista.digital.com/
(keywords +tetra +radio +network), I found several references
to the standard itself and some equipment manufacturers

For starters, see
http://www.comnets.rwth-aachen.de/~movie/script_engl/node66.html
for the standards information
--

Juha Veijalainen,  http://personal.eunet.fi/pp/karhu/
** Mielipiteet omiani / Opinions personal, facts suspect **


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Oleg V. Melnikov)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,uk.telecom,com.dcom.telecom.tech,com.dcom.telecom,alt.sect.telecom,alt.radio.scanner.uk,alt.radio.scanner,alt.dcom.telecom,alt.cellular.tech,alt.cellular-phone-tech
Subject: Police Data equipment ???
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 05:49:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4gh0d6$[e-mail]>

Hi All,

Does anybody know what type of equipment (manufacturer, models,
e.t.c.) police departments of different countries use for transmission
of data and voice. What kind of data transmission equipment is
installed in police cars for connecting to police databeses, for
transmitting different kinds of queris to dispatchers and to control
centers. What type of computers and communicators police use in police
cars ?

We have clients in Russia-police department of one of the biggest
Russian cities. They ask us to develop some test network for mobile
and non-mobile police patrols.
As I think, the best way for us - to investigate what type of
equipment is used in oyher countries.

P.S. For non-mobile we are going to use a Multipoint Inc. equipment.

Please E-Mail me.

Thanks for advance.
Best regards.

Oleg V. Melnikov



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ll pix)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Portland Radio System Press Release (long)
Date: 26 Feb 1996 05:02:38 -0500
Message-ID: <4gs0fu$[e-mail]>
References: <4g39s0$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ll pix)

and how much were they paid to write that?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tirya)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Portland Radio System Press Release (long)
Date: 26 Feb 1996 21:48:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4gt9qv$[e-mail]>
References: <4g39s0$[e-mail]> <4gs0fu$[e-mail]>

Ll pix ([e-mail]) wrote:
: and how much were they paid to write that?


::shrug:: Just thought it was interesting is all...

Tir
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:34 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Subject: Re: Portland, OR Airport Frequencies
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SCN User)
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 02:38:43 GMT



In a previous article,

>Sean P. Watts wrote:
>>
>> I've looked for a long time for frequencies for airports and airplanes.
>> Since I live in SW Washington State Portland international is the biggest
>> airport in the area.  So if anyone has air frequencies for either
>> Portland or frequecies that are used nationwide I would very much
>> appreciate it if someone could send them to me.  THANKS!!!
>

There is a good web site for the Portland tower/TRACON.

        URL = http://www.teleport.com/~rogerb/kpdx/faa1.html

Also try the FAA home page at http://www.faa.gov

and the Northwest Aviation Online page at...

        URL = http://www.halcyon.com/wpowers/nwaviat

Hope this helps.

Kerwin



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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chuck Meyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO 2006 Speed mod
Date: 23 Feb 1996 05:26:46 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gi21m$[e-mail]>

In article <4gi21m$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Karl Hoyt) wrote:

> Ok, so you clip the other diode for faster scanning, fine..  But I'm
> curious as to why this is.. I mean why would the manufacturer build it
> like that?
>
> Just wondering

Two possibilities
1. The designer wanted to allow for a speed increase for next year's
"deluxe" model. Marketroid mentality at work. :-|
2. (more likely) As the radio scans, it must read its static RAM & load
data into its PLL's RAM chips used to be slower than they are now and the
PLL's also have a maximum load clock rate and a certain settling time. It
could well be that the designer saw fit to allow the CPU to be throttled
back to allow use of slower (easier to get by the thousands) parts, and by
the time of the 2005, the parts would support full speed operation. I have
not explored the 2006 with a scope to find which timings are affected by
the diode. If anyone has, I'd be curious to know more...

-- Chuck


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Karl Hoyt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO 2006 Speed mod
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 15:26:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi21m$[e-mail]>

Ok, so you clip the other diode for faster scanning, fine..  But I'm
curious as to why this is.. I mean why would the manufacturer build it
like that?

Just wondering




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (R R M Tweek)
Subject: Re: PRO 2006 Speed mod
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gi21m$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 03:18:03 GMT

In article <4gi21m$[e-mail]>, Karl Hoyt <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Ok, so you clip the other diode for faster scanning, fine..  But I'm
>curious as to why this is.. I mean why would the manufacturer build it
>like that?

Maybe because they had no idea what type of front end would be used
when they burnt the chip...  or maybe they planned to use the same
chip for different units.

There is a drawback to using a faster scan, and that is that you might
miss some of the weaker signals which cannot be locked in on within the
time the scanner passes the frequency.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO 2006 Speed mod
Date: 23 Feb 1996 04:19:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4gjf7p$[e-mail]>
References: <4gi21m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

R R M Tweek ([e-mail]) wrote:
: There is a drawback to using a faster scan, and that is that you might
: miss some of the weaker signals which cannot be locked in on within the
: time the scanner passes the frequency.


Also, isn't the delay time reduced?


Nate, KB9LSX


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:38 1996
From: Ron Ling <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro 2027 (netset) cell mod wanted
Date: 22 Feb 1996 02:30:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggkg5$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know if the radio shack (netset) pro-2027 scanner
is modifiable for the cellular freq's.

It is a 100 channel desktop scanner.

Any replies will be appreciated....

Ron


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:39 1996
From: mike <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO 2032 for sale
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 12:34:43 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a Realistic Pro 2032 for sale in mint condition.  May even add an
amplified antenna if I'm in a good mood.  Asking $120.

E-mail for specifics and offers!!

Mike


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:40 1996
From: Pat Martindale <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO 32A mods. - Help!
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 18:33:17 +0000
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi,
        can anyone tell me if it is possible to modify a PRO 32A hand
held scanner for AM / FM switchable across the bands? If so, how to do
it? Thanks.
--
Pat Martindale


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:42 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: pro 51 base ant. reccommendatation
Message-ID: <4gi4ba$[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail] (James Olson)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 16:07:03 GMT
References: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

I constructed a home-made Discone antenna from instructions sent to
me by John Mace (thanks John if your still out there) in this news
group.  It uses 12 ga solid copper wire from the hardware store and a
PVC cap as the mount.  I am using 25 ft of RG6 from Rat-shack and have

it mounted in the rafters of my garage.  It is a tremendous
improvement over the rubber duckie.

I get Police mobiles clearly from a town 35 miles away and county
sheriff services 90 miles away.  I haven't had the chance to
experiment with different lengths and configurations on this antenna.
I'm going to try RG8 and compare results as there seems to be
differing opinions in this group as to the most efficient cable to
use.

I will be experimenting with different mobile antennas also, including
CB mag mounts.

Also, just for info.  I had a PRO60 and PRO51 side by side for
comparison to decide which one to buy.  The 51 definitely had
the best sensitivity.  It picked up channels that would not even
break squelch on the 60.  The higher scan speed on the 51 also
set my decision to buy the 51.

Let me know if you need more info.

Jim O.


[e-mail] (Kevin Footlik) wrote:

>Does anyone know what a good antenna I could use on a pro-51 hand held
>for my home?  also what works best for the car?
>Thanks for reply,

>Kfoot




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:43 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: pro 51 base ant. reccommendatation
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 20:50:19 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gi4ba$[e-mail]>

James Olson wrote:
>
> I constructed a home-made Discone antenna from instructions sent to
> me by John Mace (thanks John if your still out there) in this news
> group.  It uses 12 ga solid copper wire from the hardware store and a
> PVC cap as the mount.  I am using 25 ft of RG6 from Rat-shack and have
>
> it mounted in the rafters of my garage.  It is a tremendous
> improvement over the rubber duckie.
>
> I get Police mobiles clearly from a town 35 miles away and county
> sheriff services 90 miles away.  I haven't had the chance to
> experiment with different lengths and configurations on this antenna.
> I'm going to try RG8 and compare results as there seems to be
> differing opinions in this group as to the most efficient cable to
> use.
>
> I will be experimenting with different mobile antennas also, including
> CB mag mounts.
>
> Also, just for info.  I had a PRO60 and PRO51 side by side for
> comparison to decide which one to buy.  The 51 definitely had
> the best sensitivity.  It picked up channels that would not even
> break squelch on the 60.  The higher scan speed on the 51 also
> set my decision to buy the 51.
>
> Let me know if you need more info.


Would you please post the plans you used and a list of materials.  Thank you
Joseph


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Hancock)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-2006 Web Page & Probe Web Page
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 96 12:59:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghphm$[e-mail]>



I have designed a web page for my favorite scanner the Pro-2006
its at

http://yrkpa.kias.com/~stevehan

It has information on the Pro-2006 in one central location including
hardware, software and publication links for the unit.
Also I design a page for my favorite software on the OptoScan456, Probe
by Datafile.  Later the Probe page will include Tips and hints not found
in the manuel and probe files you can download and import into your
Probe software.  The new verison 2.0 makes this a lot easier.
The probe link is

http://yrkpa.kias.com/~stevehan/probe.html

If you have any suggestions or comments about the page let me know.
Thanks for listening.

Steve

Steve Hancock  (N3FWE)
York, Pa
The Pro-2006 Web Page at http://yrkpa.kias.com/~stevehan
[e-mail]    "The Truth is out There"


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:45 1996
From: steve b <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-2035 w/OS535 vs. Pro-2042 w/OS535 - any differences ?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 15:14:21 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gkrkk$[e-mail]>

Brett Saylor wrote:

> there any reason to buy the Pro-2042 for $429-$499

Pioneer Data in Woodburn OR is an authorized Radio Shack dealer and sells
the PRO 2042 for $379 delivered. The PRO 2035 sells for $339.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Julian Fitzell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-2037, MODs? impressions?
Date: 25 Feb 1996 18:53:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqb6s$[e-mail]>

I have been thinking about buying a scanner for w hile and I just found
the Pro-2037 on sale for $249.95 CDN (reg. 399.99CDN) at my local Rat
Shack.  I would like to know what people here think of this scanner and
also if there are any MODs (cellualr, perhaps?).  Also, cuold someone
please tell me exactly what the difference between a base and a mobile
scanner is?  Is there some reason a base scanner can't be used in, say, a
car or is it just the size factor?

I don't suppose the sale will last long so any quick responses would be
greatly appreciated.  It seems like a great deal.

Thanks for your help.
bigj
Julian Fitzell

--
.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:47 1996
From: Bob Lyle <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Pro-2037, MODs? impressions?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 26 Feb 1996 21:49:03 GMT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner

Julian,

The 2037 has *so far* not shown up on any "easily restorable" lists to cover
cellular. It's a newer model that's similar to a Bearcat model. Not fancy or
particularly wonderful as scanners go. The GRE made PRO-2006 (now discontinued

but around in some stores) and the 2035/2042 U.S. models are superior, albiet
more expensive.

There's no real difference between a base and mobile scanner *except* the
base-only models don't usually have a 12VDC input for automobile use. They're
generally only powered by 120VAC. A handheld on the other hand, with a
suitable external speaker and AC & DC adapters, can suit all purposes very
well if you can live with small keys and even smaller displays!

Regards,

Bob Lyle

Editor "Scanning VHF/UHF" in
DX Ontario, the monthly publication of the
Ontario DX Association.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:49 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Pro-26 is it worth paying $99.00???????????
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <[e-mail]> <4gc2q2$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 20:50:17 GMT

Mark L9 ([e-mail]) writes:
> Why on earth would anyone want to listen to cell phone calls? Do you know
> how cellular works? The only way you'd be able to listen to one complete
> call would be if the person calling remains in one spot during for the
> duration of the call. If he moves around, you're gonna lose it.
>
> Each "cell site" has, say, 100 "channels". How many cell sites are there?
> Plenty. Do the math. It's not worth it. Why listen to someone else's phone
> calls, anyway? You'll hear more interesting stuff on baby monitors.

You'd be surprised at the number of full conversations you'll pick on a
cell phone. The most interesting thing I've heard on a baby monitor is a
Mother swearing at the baby. In an average apartment building you might
find maybe 2 baby monitors with the same baby crying all the time, and the
same parents singing the same songs all the time.

   With cordless phones you will most likely end up with 8 or 9 regular
people on the phone around you, although conversation can be quite
interesting, you always hear the same people over and over. Now with
Cellular you always have someone different. During the day you can always
pick up some good financial information. At night, it's better than TV.
It's REAL entertainment. There are lots of 900 calls made, fights, etc.

   So if your're VERY lucky you might find some action on baby monitors.
But you'll always get some stuff on cellular.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Barker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-26 is it worth paying $99.00???????????
Date: 21 Feb 1996 19:46:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4gfspv$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gc2q2$[e-mail]>

About the only good time to monitor cellular is when they ARE
stationary.  Usually in a SWAT standoff.. the negotiators will call
the barricated people  and be on the phone for hours.. usually it's
all done from the swat van and it's all done on cellular.


Noone is moving around.. and it never trunks.





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-26 is it worth paying $99.00???????????
Date: 20 Feb 1996 04:04:02 -0500
Message-ID: <4gc2q2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

Why on earth would anyone want to listen to cell phone calls? Do you know
how cellular works? The only way you'd be able to listen to one complete
call would be if the person calling remains in one spot during for the
duration of the call. If he moves around, you're gonna lose it.

Each "cell site" has, say, 100 "channels". How many cell sites are there?
Plenty. Do the math. It's not worth it. Why listen to someone else's phone
calls, anyway? You'll hear more interesting stuff on baby monitors.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Coker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-28
Date: 27 Feb 1996 08:53:25 -0500
Message-ID: <4gv2cl$[e-mail]>

I just received a PRO-28 as a gift.  Who knows anything about this
model?  According to the Rat-Shack catalog,  it's one of their newer
models.......

Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lynn Gustafson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-43 mods
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 22:12:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqg3f$[e-mail]>
References: <4fr3h0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>Subject: PRO-43 w/400 CHANNELS HERES HOW!
>PRO-43 ENHANCEMENT
>MEMORY EXPANSION & "FADE-AWAY" LIGHT
>REQUIREMENTS

>1 - PRO-43 Service Manual.  (Tandy Parts # MS-2000300 - approx. $6.00)
>1 - CD4053 -  Triple - SPDT analog switch - Surface mount  package  (DigiKey
>     #CD4053BCM-ND - approx. $1.50)
>2 - 93C67 EEPROMs     (Tandy Parts # MX-8050 - approx. $13.00/each)
>1 - 100k x 5 resistor network.  Common lead type.  (DigiKey # Q5104)
>1 - UN2111 PNP transistor (Q1 on Logic PCB.  Tandy Parts  # )
>1 - 1 uF 16v capacitor.
>1 - 10 MOhm 1/8-1/16W resistor.
>Misc.:
>Wire wrap wire-30 gauge.  (Radio Shack)
>Grounded soldering iron with approx.  1/32" tip or smaller.
>Desoldering Equipment.
>Digital Volt Meter.  (Used to double check your VCC and Ground connections,
>  pre-check switching assembly)
>Utility knife with fresh sharp small blade.  (Needed to cut traces.)
>Strong hand held magnifying lens.  (Needed to check solder joints.)
>+5-10 Volt bench power supply.  (Used to check switching assembly.)
>Anti-Static work place and grounding wrist band.
>Very fine needle nose pliers, wire cutters.

where is the rest of this mod??????????



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:55 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro2006 30 KHz Step Question
Date: 26 Feb 1996 16:55:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4gsoml$[e-mail]>



I recently bought a used Pro 2006 and preformed the cellular mod to it.
I can now get the frequencies that were blocked out before but I can
not get a 30 Khz step when I am in search mode.  I had understood that
as soon as the mod was finished I could select this step rate.  Is there
something that I am missing?

        Thanks!

        _John

 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 John Haynes            73s de KC5PWL 147.180 MHz          [e-mail]
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:56 1996
From: "Mark S. Conway" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro2006 30 KHz Step Question
Date: 26 Feb 1996 23:53:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4gth6c$[e-mail]>
References: <4gsoml$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Just hit the reset button while in search.
It will revert to 30khz.......



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Mattera)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Problem for "experts" in scanning and shortwave!
Date: 21 Feb 96 19:37:10 GMT
Message-ID: <mattera.824931430@nautilus>
References: <4gaqn2$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Ukfan1a) writes:

>I happened to be on the phone the other night talking long distance
>(neither person on either side of the line had a cordless or cellular
>phone) and all of a sudden 2 CB-ers (or what sounded like CB
>transmissions, maybe HAM) could be heard on the line.  I quickly ran to my
>scanner and CB to turn them on, but couldn't pick up anything on the HAM
>repeaters, or the CB channels.

It sounds like the interference was on the other end of the call. The transmit
ters
leaked (or a high power amplifier injected) the signal into the other end of t
he
phone line. It is unlikely that the long distance "wire" picked this up, since
that traffic is digital.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Problem for "experts" in scanning and shortwave!
Date: 23 Feb 1996 21:15:11 -0500
Message-ID: <4glsbf$[e-mail]>
References: <mattera.824931430@nautilus>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)

I'm not sure about what you're saying, but I beleive that I've found the
problem, and have even raised more questions!

Earlier in the month, I'd been getting strange RF-like interference with
the 2 line phone.  This is ok, because it was weak, and sounded like radio
frequencies or something.  At first, I thought it went along with problems
in the line.  However, the other night I was listening to my scanner in
the 46.mhz range (46.745, or .845 I beleive) and was able to hear someone
in my family talking on the phone to someone just up the street.  The
person up the street wasn't on a cordless, and if he had been, I would
have picked up the call on a slightly different channel, and a LOT
stronger than the vague signal I was getting.  I checked into this later
by picking up on the phone, and listening to the same channel on my
scanner.  I could hear dialtone, and every button pushed!

My theory is that these phones use slight transmission on their lines, to
allow conferencing on the 2 different lines.  This also makes them
suceptible <sp> to radio interference.

Still working though!
Let me know if you can help!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:15:59 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PROGRAMMING CELL PHON
From: [e-mail] (Gary Saffer)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 19:17:00 -0640


BP>So...why don't they design the phone to call another without needing
BP>to go  through the network. Therefore bypassing any toll charges.I'll
BP>tell you  why because it is a scam. By forcing you into the network
BP>they are able to  charge you. Also cloning a phone if you use the
BP>trunking system analogy  means that you can have many means of
BP>accessing the service that you  paid for! Good luck on your crusade.

And exactly how would you access another phone 30-40 miles from yours?
Magic?

* CMPQwk 1.42 129 *Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:00 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PROGRAMMING CELL PHON
From: [e-mail] (Gary Saffer)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 20:01:00 -0640


BP>So...why don't they design the phone to call another without needing
BP>to go  through the network. Therefore bypassing any toll charges.I'll
BP>tell you  why because it is a scam. By forcing you into the network
BP>they are able to  charge you. Also cloning a phone if you use the
BP>trunking system analogy  means that you can have many means of
BP>accessing the service that you  paid for! Good luck on your crusade.

And exactly how would you access another phone 30-40 miles from yours?
Magic?

* CMPQwk 1.42 129 *Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:01 1996
From: Bernie Pineda <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PROGRAMMING CELL PHONES
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 21:33:54 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4frn8h$[e-mail]> <4g67ov$[e-mail]>

So...why don't they design the phone to call another without needing to go
through the network. Therefore bypassing any toll charges.I'll tell you
why because it is a scam. By forcing you into the network they are able to
charge you. Also cloning a phone if you use the trunking system analogy
means that you can have many means of accessing the service that you
paid for! Good luck on your crusade.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PROGRAMMING CELL PHONES
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 19:46:27 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4frn8h$[e-mail]> <4g67ov$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> Bernie Pineda <[e-mail]> writes:

>So...why don't they design the phone to call another without needing to go
>through the network. Therefore bypassing any toll charges.

They do, it is called a radio transciever.  I suppose you piss and moan that
the city won't let you string up your own phone lines too!


>I'll tell you why because it is a scam. By forcing you into the network they
>are able to charge you.

Get real, nobody is forced to buy and unless you are blind and stupid you
would have realized the limits of the service.


grh


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:03 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Clifton T. Sharp)
Subject: Re: PROGRAMMING CELL PHONES
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4frn8h$[e-mail]> <4g67ov$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 06:56:52 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> Bernie Pineda <[e-mail]> writes:
>So...why don't they design the phone to call another without needing to go
>through the network. Therefore bypassing any toll charges.I'll tell you
>why because it is a scam. By forcing you into the network they are able to
>charge you. Also cloning a phone if you use the trunking system analogy
>means that you can have many means of accessing the service that you
>paid for! Good luck on your crusade.

*sigh* Another Giant Conspiracy To Charge Toll Charges.

If one phone called another directly, the call would have to go through
every repeater everywhere in the calling area, or cell sites would have
to have highly sophisticated and extremely expensive tracking and
routing circuitry to locate both vehicles and route the call through
only the repeaters in their path. You could then have about 300 phone
calls going at once in the entire area served by cellular telephone.

If the phone call goes from phone through one cell site to network, the
system can handle about 300 calls per CELL, the cell doesn't need to
know where you are or where you're going (it can just say "I can't
hear him, all y'all other cells, someone else get his call"), and
the whole thing is more foolproof, less noisy and MUCH cheaper for
all concerned.

--
   Cliff Sharp                  There are days when no matter which
     WA9PDM                      way you spit, it's upwind.
  [e-mail]       --The First Law of Reality


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:04 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Message-ID: <4gnnlq$[e-mail]>
From: DOUG GAVILANES <[e-mail]>
Subject: Programming Info For Regency XL2000 VHF 250B Mobile
Date: 24 Feb 1996 19:07:38 GMT

From: DOUG GAVILANES <[e-mail]>
Subject: Programming Info For Regency XL2000 VHF 250B Mobile
Date: 24 Feb 1996 19:07:38 GMT
Organization: MCI/News Corp.
Message-Id: <4gnnlq$[e-mail]>

Help needed here. I just picked up a Regency 250B
(XL2000, XLH250B, and I don't remember how to program
it. This will be a bigger problem for me soon, as a UHF
version I had lent out a long time ago to a user will be
coming back to me, and I'll need to reprogram it, also.
Any help is appreciated. I used to know how; I just don't
remember the steps or how to get a channel into program mode
(a few steps beyond the jumper...). Please EMail replies
to Doug Gavilanes, [e-mail]. My account on
MCI is about to close, so Compuserve is good.

Thanks,

Doug Gavilanes




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (joe simmons)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Question about 220xlt..
Date: 26 Feb 1996 02:45:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4gr6sp$[e-mail]>

I've been out of the scanner scene for a while and I've fallen behind the
times.  I was wondering if the 220xlt is cellular modifiable.  If not, what
scanner on the market that's comparable to the 220xlt is.

Thanks.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:06 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4f5puj$[e-mail]> <4g2g44$[e-mail]> <4gcngb$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 03:06:05 GMT

jerry ([e-mail]) wrote:

: if you want to jam their radar just am a radar gun at them
: the gun these days can be bought for about 25-50 dollars
: in surplus.
: btw it is true about some of those units causing cancer. yep, the

: this is the model that the assholes with a badge would hold in
: their lap waiting for someone to come along.
: i think its funny

Even easier is to speed, but only if the cars in front of you for about
1/2 mile or so are also speeding.  That way, if the cops aim a radar or
laser gun at someone, they will get the cars in front of you, not you.
And besides, the cars in front of you will see the cops if there are any
out there and slow down, you will see their brake lights and slow down too.

If there is no one in front of you, just set your cruise control about
7mph above the limit and relax.

Besides, radar guns don't cause cancer, they operate on microwaves.
Gamma rays are the ones which cause cancer.   Unfortunately, the bulk of
the population is so scientifically illiterate they think microwaves and
gamma rays are almost the same thing.  After all, they are both invisible
forms of radiation, aren't they?



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:07 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <4f5puj$[e-mail]> <4g2g44$[e-mail]> <4gcngb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 00:08:35 GMT

Steve Work ([e-mail]) writes:
>
> Besides, radar guns don't cause cancer, they operate on microwaves.
> Gamma rays are the ones which cause cancer.   Unfortunately, the bulk of
> the population is so scientifically illiterate they think microwaves and
> gamma rays are almost the same thing.  After all, they are both invisible
> forms of radiation, aren't they?
>

Any elecromagnetic radiation in high enough dose is dangerous. A microwave
oven can be dangerous. Most consumer RF devices have sufficiently low
power to be fairly safe. There have been several cases of cops who develop
cancer after 15 years or so of using radar guns.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:08 1996
From: jay vise <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: 24 Feb 1996 07:25:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4gmehm$[e-mail]>
References: <4f5puj$[e-mail]> <4g2g44$[e-mail]> <4gcngb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


>
>Any elecromagnetic radiation in high enough dose is dangerous. A microwave
>oven can be dangerous. Most consumer RF devices have sufficiently low
>power to be fairly safe. There have been several cases of cops who develop
>cancer after 15 years or so of using radar guns.
>


Cccoorrect...those officers suffered a much-higher-than normal incidence
of testicular cancer....the area where they would rest the radar gun
between drivers.  (So as not to alert any oncoming detectors.)



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Heath)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 96 16:19:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4gq26r$[e-mail]>
References: <4f5puj$[e-mail]> <4g2g44$[e-mail]> <4gcngb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gmehm$[e-mail]>

jay vise <[e-mail]> writes:

*  Cccoorrect...those officers suffered a much-higher-than normal incidence
*  of testicular cancer....the area where they would rest the radar gun
*  between drivers.  (So as not to alert any oncoming detectors.)

I heard about a case where a police officer got testicular cancer and had to
have one of them removed.  The officer reportedly would rest the radar gun in
his lap between speeders -- and the radiation caused the cancer.



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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (David B. Perrussel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 13:08:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpmre$[e-mail]>
References: <4f5puj$[e-mail]> <4g2g44$[e-mail]> <4gcngb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey) wrote:

>Steve Work ([e-mail]) writes:
>>
>> Besides, radar guns don't cause cancer, they operate on microwaves.
>> Gamma rays are the ones which cause cancer.   Unfortunately, the bulk of
>> the population is so scientifically illiterate they think microwaves and
>> gamma rays are almost the same thing.  After all, they are both invisible
>> forms of radiation, aren't they?
>>

>Any elecromagnetic radiation in high enough dose is dangerous. A microwave
>oven can be dangerous. Most consumer RF devices have sufficiently low
>power to be fairly safe. There have been several cases of cops who develop
>cancer after 15 years or so of using radar guns.


ANYTHING of that frequency range with very short wavelengths (i.e.
high frequency) can cause cancer if strong enough and close enough to
the body.

this includes cellular phones (the hand held ones) only if you use
them a lot (though I doubt it for the occasional user)


David Perrussel

E-mail: [e-mail]
WWW:  http://www.nauticom.net/users/diamond/home.htm



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:11 1996
From: Per Stangeland <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,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.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Radio Database Program LW, MW, SW coverage for YOU.....
Date: 22 Feb 1996 19:50:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4gihej$[e-mail]>
References: <4gduns$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Charles Bolland <[e-mail]> wrote:
>FRIENDS,
>
>If you would like a free copy of a radio database program that covers
>longwave, mediumwave, and shortwave with at least 4,000 of records, send
>your NAME, POSTAL ADDRESS, and EMAIL address to chuck@flinet, and I will
>return the program to you via EMAIL.
>
>The program is not up to date!  It is a program used during 1994 and
>hasn't be updated since.  However, many of the records are still current
>for stations that do not change every quarter.
>
>The program is good until June 6, 1996.  After that it will not function.
>
>Hope to hear from you and don't forget your Postal Address for
>registration and future information via mail..
>
>All addresses will be kept confidential!
>
>Chuck
>
>[e-mail]
>
>
My address is:
Per Stangeland
Luftfartsverket
Luftveien 16
N-3440 Royken
Norway.

Best Regards Per



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:12 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radio News 02/22/96
Date: 22 Feb 1996 21:02:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4gje7q$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

                         Thursday, February 22, 1996

MIMS -- The Advanced Messaging Systems Division (AMSD) announced that
it will supply a minimum of 13 Motorola Wireless Message Gateway(tm)
(WMG(tm)) terminals for use in the IRIDIUM(r) system.  The WMG will
manage paging services, store and forward faxes, and provide voice
mail services for telephony and paging subscribers.  /BUSINESS WIRE/



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack Pro 2040
Date: 19 Feb 1996 00:12:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8f9u$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>,
Joseph G. Hill <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >Radio Shack has the Pro 2040 on sale for $169.99.
  >  Is this a good deal???

That's fair.  From the "Buying a Used Scanner" FAQ:

 PRO-2040: late  1995  vintage  100  channel  base  made  by
 Uniden.   Fair  performance,  but  minimal image rejection.
 Local oscillator harmonics account for spurious  responses,
 e.g.,  reception of cellular telephone calls in the 460 MHz
 UHF-high band.  Scans over 40 channels/sec.  Can  lock  out
 up   to  50  channels  from  search.  "Soft"  on/off  power
 switching via keypad.  See "The Radio Shack  PRO-2040,"  by
 Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, December 1995.

  >Is there an alternative for about the same price that is a
  >better choice??...

The Uniden/Bearcat BC860XLT has comparable features at about
the same price:

 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.

The BC860XLT sells for about $179 at the Best Buy discount
stores around here, and perhaps less via mail order.

I tested both a PRO-2040 and BC860XLT and the PRO-2040 had more
spurious responses, but you can lock out more channels from
a Search.  Both models will serve very well as first scanners for
newcomers or as backup radios for "old timers."

Reprints of articles from Monitoring Times are available
for $2.00 each from:

      Grove Enterprises, 300 S. Highway 64 West,  Brasstown,
      NC  28902.   For  a  free catalog, call [phone].
      Telephone (orders only): [phone].

Note: I don't get any part of the $2.00.
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                              [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:15 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (R R M Tweek)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ga7gq$[e-mail]> <4ge5u2$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 22:14:28 GMT

Thadius T. Pigman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>You will make more money at any Burger joint.
>[...]
>
>My
>complaints are with the compensation given to their so called and self
>proclaimed "experts with the answers".  You can get better answers from the g
uy
>at the burger joint from my experience...

Ironicaly, this all makes sense.  ;-)

So why do you feel a RS employee should make the same amount of
money as a fast food worker, when the fast food worker gives
better answers?  <grin>



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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Val Breault)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 22 Feb 1996 21:04:31 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f5q3f$[e-mail]>

Paul Bastian wrote:

>         I once put in a application at a local R/S for the fun of it.
> The store manager told me that they did not need anybody that knew
> anything they wanted people with Sales skills. (?)

I've been involved with electronics for several decades.  I've done
bench service, field service, I am an active amateur radio operator and
professionally a senior technician.  I may not know as much as some
folks and certainly not as much as I wish I did but I know a few
things about electronics.

I also worked part-time for Radio Shack for three years ('93-'95).

At the start I'd do what I could to answer ANY technical question.
I'd help people select resistors and transistors.  I'd review their
plans and offer alternative ways to build their little projects.

It took me quite a few months to understand that Radio Shack really
doesn't want or need super techs standing around chatting with the
customers.  They need salespersons who have the technical background
necessary to close a sale.

Prior to learning that I was nearly always earning the hourly rate.
My co-workers were getting the good sales while I talked shop.
After learning that fact of life I was nearly always in commission.
The system is set up to reward good salespersons.  I swallowed my
professional pride and worked toward being a better salesman.

In 15 minutes time I could chat with an electronics hobbiest and sell
him $8 worth of parts for minimum wage or I could chat with someone
else and sell him $250 worth of scanner and accessories at 6.6%
commission.

Can I help who's next?  You need a fuse?  They're in the back.
Can I help you sir?  No, I don't what PNP means.  Will that be all?
Can I help you?  Yes, we have the new DSS.  Did you know that it.....

--
Val Breault [e-mail]          \      /|     ars N8OEF
General Motors R&D Center, Warren, MI  \    / |     pres GM ARC
My opinions are not necessarily those   \  /__|     HF mobile on
of GM R&D or of the GM Corporation.      \/   |___  14.200 +/-


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Thadius T. Pigman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 24 Feb 1996 03:35:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4gm12f$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ga7gq$[e-mail]> <4ge5u2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>>proclaimed "experts with the answers".  You can get better answers from the
guy
>
>>at the burger joint from my experience...
>
>Ironicaly, this all makes sense.  ;-)
>
>So why do you feel a RS employee should make the same amount of
>money as a fast food worker, when the fast food worker gives
>better answers?  <grin>

Guess your right.  It does have some sort of logic.  I hope no one takes
my digs at the shack in any personal way.  It's still the best place to
grab those hard to find electro-bits and pieces..  Great entry-level employmen
t
as well.  Still think though, if you wanted answers *AND* a burger, you have
only one choice!!

Since I am so far off topic so far, let me ask a question about my new Bearcat

BC3000XLT.

Could some one drop a note about where I could get a spare battery and case fo
r
it?  (I am not going to any burger joints tonight)!




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RadioShack has the Pro-2026 on sale again!
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 00:21:02
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g7h28$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gb2cl$[e-mail]>

In article <4gb2cl$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (tunaman) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (tunaman)
>Subject: Re: RadioShack has the Pro-2026 on sale again!
>Date: 19 Feb 1996 18:50:45 -0500

>In article <[e-mail]>,
>Jack Davis  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>>
>>That is a good buy. Don't "assume" they are modable (is that a word)
>>unless you know how to tell the difference. Some can, some can't.
>>Mine did!
>>
>>Jack
>>
>>

>Jack--
>        So tell me, how do you tell the difference?


>                        tunaman
>                        [e-mail]


I don't know Jack, but I'll tell you anyway! <pun intended>

Disregard the color sticker on the outside of the box, AND the "B" on the
Radio Shack part number, these are virtually meaningless in my experience.
Look at the date code on the rear-panel of the scanner itself.  The first
numeric digits are the month, the alpha character is a separator, and the last

numeric character is the year.

My unit had a date code of 11A3, which is November 1993, and is modifiable.
Any scanner manufactured after April 1994 will not be modifiable.  I saw this
in a Pro-2026 with a date code of 7A4.

There are several different mods floating about, your mileage may vary.

If the Pro-2026 you are looking at has a captive 12Vdc cable (not
disconnectable) and has the "Patrolman" label on the front panel instead of
"Radio Shack", pass it by.  This is the older model that will forget all
programming IMMEDIATELY after disconnecting it from DC power (which is why the

cable is built-in).

The newer models can be disconnected from DC power for up to 2 weeks without
losing the programming.


Steve



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Stephen Sanford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Real Audio clips?
Date: 21 Feb 1996 22:33:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4gg6jo$[e-mail]>

Anyone know of any WWW sites with Real Audio clips off scanners, etc?


Thanks.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:20 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Real Audio clips?
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 20:46:26 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gg6jo$[e-mail]>

Stephen Sanford wrote:
>
> Anyone know of any WWW sites with Real Audio clips off scanners, etc?
>
> Thanks.

        Ron Katz up in Toronto is serving up RealAudio, but his ISP doesn't support i
t correctly, so
the files download completely before they start playing.  His URL is:

www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/

        My page has .wav files available for download.  The address:

www.frontiernet.net/~dstark/

        I would also be interested in finding other sites that have scanner audio!

73 de Dave, NF2G
[e-mail]
http://www.frontiernet.net/~dstark/
Editor/Author "Scanner Master Upstate New York Guide"
Co-Editor "Monitor America"


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (R. Ford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RS PRO 2035-2042 have mods
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 22:14:16 GMT
Distribution: inet
Message-ID: <4gij5n$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Can a RS Pro 2035 2026 2037 or 2039 be moded.
If so where can I find the info. Also are these good systems to buy.
I am going to buy a new base scanner. I have a RS pro-43 (with mods)
and would like a base unit.

Please email or post.

[e-mail]

Thanks



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bud Jamison)
Date: 22 Feb 96 07:16:50
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: San Diego/Mercy Air/Airlife
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


ML> San Diego also has LIFEFLIGHT, I believe, which operate on 155.400. Police

The OLD Lifeflight (it's gone now, replaced by Mercy Air and AirLife) used
154.515, which is U.C.S.D. Hospital security. The LifeFlight base station was
at the hospital.

... Now and then an innocent man becomes a senator.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: San Diego/Mercy Air/Airlife
Date: 23 Feb 1996 05:10:56 -0500
Message-ID: <4gk3rg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

Wow, I guess it's been a long time since I listened to them. No wonder
they've been "absent" from the airwaves!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:24 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Adam Blechman)
Subject: SC150 SportCat
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Adam Blechman)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 01:18:00 GMT

I would appreciate hearing any opinions on this scanner.  One question:
does this scanner receive the freqs that cell phones operate on?
Any assistance is appreciated.

Adam Blechman



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:25 1996
From: OAK HALL RESCUE <OAKHALL@INTERCOM..NET>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: scanner amps
Date: 24 Feb 1996 18:38:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4gnm01$[e-mail]>

I am interested in buying a new of used scannner amp
for under 75 dollars. Must ne in good clean and in good
working order



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Everson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanner Wanted w/ aircraft band
Date: 24 Feb 1996 19:41:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4gnpm7$[e-mail]>

I am a poor pilot and I cannot afford a new scanner,  does anyone have a
good used scanner,  tabletop or hand held, that they want to sell, Cheap?

Please Email me at:

[e-mail]

Thank you

Aaron Everson



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keng Hwee Chiam)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanning in another country
Date: 22 Feb 1996 21:28:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4gin58$[e-mail]>

Hi,

If anyone has any experience scanning in a foreign country (say, in
Asia or Europe), please e-mail me at [e-mail].

In particular, I would like to know if the frequencies used are the
same as those used in the United States, and if a U.S.-manufactured
scanner, such as the ICOM R100 or the BC9000XLT are recommendable (in
terms of frequency coverage, power supply, etc.).

Thanks in advance,

Keng-Hwee
[e-mail]
2/22/96



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jon Meeks)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: 21 Feb 1996 22:42:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4gg75b$[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Howdy,
>
>LERN is an acronym which stands for Law Enforcement Radio Network.  The
>Washington statewide LEARN frequency was 155.370 the last that I was
>aware. LERN has nothing directly to do with the Secret Service
>operations.
>
>Many states have a statewide network set up although the acronym chosen
>may be different from state to state. All this is is a frequency that is
>reserved for interagency traffic, usually involving a situation of
>importance.
>
>Cheers     :o)    cws
>
Here in Michigan the frequency is called
"inter city point to point" no fancy acronyms, and it too is state wide
everyone has it .
it too is 155.370mhz

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Eric D'Agostino)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 04:54:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggt65$[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gg75b$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


>Here in Michigan the frequency is called
>"inter city point to point" no fancy acronyms, and it too is state wide
>everyone has it .
>it too is 155.370mhz

>--
>*************Reply by mail to [e-mail]**************
>*****Then visit my homepage at http:/www.wwnet/~jmeeks******

I was wondering if anybody knew what the freq. is in Alabama?

Thanks

Eric D'Agostino



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:29 1996
From: Tom Humphrey <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: 22 Feb 1996 03:23:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggnjp$[e-mail]>
References: <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (C. W. Stanley) wrote:
>
> In article <4g0k0j$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
> >
> >In article <4ftk3s$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
> says...
> >>
> >>
> >>        Today, when good ol' boy Billy Clinton visited the Portland
> and
> >>Woodland area, I picked up traffic on the Clark County Sheriff net
> (the 155mhz
> >>neighborhood) about an altercation involving a needed background
> check.
> >>Standard stuff so far, but then the sheriff asked for an expedited
> check
> >>claiming Secret Service involvement. My ears perked up at that.
> >>        Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
> >>channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but
> couldn't
> >>find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas
> or freqs
> >>for this SS activity?
> >
> >Washington State has LERN-Law Enforcement Radio Network, I think.
> 155.37.  SS
> >often uses mutual aid channels to coordinate with locals/county/state.
> >
> >Don
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Howdy,
>
> LERN is an acronym which stands for Law Enforcement Radio Network.  The
> Washington statewide LEARN frequency was 155.370 the last that I was
> aware. LERN has nothing directly to do with the Secret Service
> operations.
>
> Many states have a statewide network set up although the acronym chosen
> may be different from state to state. All this is is a frequency that is
> reserved for interagency traffic, usually involving a situation of
> importance.
>
> Cheers     :o)    cws
>


you might want to check 155.475 national net channel


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Harold G. Peach, Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 15:48:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkn96$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (SCN User) wrote:
>In a previous article, [e-mail] (D Stark) says:

>>> >        Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
>>> >channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but cou
ldn't
>>> >find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas or
freqs
>>> >for this SS activity?
>>
>>      ILERN = 155.475 MHz
>>      (also known as NLEEF and other acronyms - they keep proposing the same freq
uency and calling
>>it by different names every time)
>>

>Washington State Patrol calls 155.475 NLEEC ( National Law Enforcement
>Emergency Channel).

PDs in Kentucky call it "Inter City."  Only dispatchers typically have
radios for this frequency and the statewide law enforcement computer
network (LINK) has all but made it obsolete, except for the state
police.
---
Harold
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:31 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 16:51:39 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gkn96$[e-mail]>

Harold G. Peach, Jr. wrote:

> >Washington State Patrol calls 155.475 NLEEC ( National Law Enforcement
> >Emergency Channel).
>
> PDs in Kentucky call it "Inter City."  Only dispatchers typically have
> radios for this frequency and the statewide law enforcement computer
> network (LINK) has all but made it obsolete, except for the state
> police.

        How would a nationwide mutual aid frequency on which any police officer could
 call
any other officer or agency for emergency assistance be made "obsolete" by any
 computer network?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:32 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SCN User)
References: <[e-mail]> <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 02:51:51 GMT


In a previous article, [e-mail] (D Stark) says:

>> >        Then the sheriff advised further contact on LEARN or the LEARN
>> >channel.  I kept scanning the 155mhz area and the trunked systems but coul
dn't
>> >find any other reference to it.  Does anyone out there have any ideas or f
reqs
>> >for this SS activity?
>
>       ILERN = 155.475 MHz
>       (also known as NLEEF and other acronyms - they keep proposing the same frequ
ency and calling
>it by different names every time)
>

Washington State Patrol calls 155.475 NLEEC ( National Law Enforcement
Emergency Channel).

Kerwin

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:33 1996
From: Richard Mclachlan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Seeking U.K. Scanner enthusiasts
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 96 20:30:09 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail]  writes:

>
> I'm in the U.K. Midlands have scanner and HF etc. Seeking info on some
> 'utilitie' freqs etc and contact with other enthusiasts. Listen to air traff
ic, > and 'other' things - the location of some of which defeat me still!!
>
> Phil
>
>
try looking at alt.radio.scanner.uk

lots of info there

--
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: smallest hand held scanners??????  please help
Date: 22 Feb 1996 07:37:10 -0500
Message-ID: <4gho1m$[e-mail]>
References: <4fuo3r$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ge1qs$[e-mail]>

In article <4ge1qs$[e-mail]>,
JC Woodard  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>
>    can anyone tell me just how small hand held/portable scanners have
>gotten?  I'm looking for a new one, as samll as possible - thanks -


The smallest are the ICOM IC-R1 and Alinco DJ-X1.




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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (JBerszoner)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: smallest hand held scanners??????  please help
Date: 21 Feb 1996 18:20:15 -0500
Message-ID: <4gg9bf$[e-mail]>
References: <4ge1qs$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JBerszoner)

I have a UNIDEN BC3000XLT. It fits into my shirt pocket and has a freq.
range of 25mhz - 1300 mhz minus cell phone bands. I purchased it here in
the Chicago area for $335.00. Damn good radio. Haven't had any troubles
with it at all.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:36 1996
From: HAL <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: smallest hand held scanners??????  please help
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 15:23:57 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ge1qs$[e-mail]> <4gg9bf$[e-mail]>

Can the BC3000XLT be modified to receive the cells??  Can I get
some more info on it?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael C. Calanan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Sterling Marlin Freq
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 16:46:28 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gi6sm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Jimmy K.) wrote:

|:>Anyone know Sterling's freq?  The ones I have were not in use for the Twin
|:>125's.

|:>Thanks.

Per the NASCAR Winston Cup Scanner Frequencies page at:

http://student-www.eng.hawaii.edu/carina/nascar/misc/nascar.freqs.html

===================================================================
NO.  DRIVER             FREQUENCY(Mhz)
===================================================================

...edit...

 4   Sterling Marlin    464.3000    464.3875    467.9250

Good luck!

- mike

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                  death, and sweet as love."

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:39 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Strange practices of my FBI field office
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 23:29:33 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gfk7r$[e-mail]>

Cliff Pearson wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a question I hope someone can answer.  Here in my hometown, I
> am able to monitor the local FBI field office on several frequencies.
> One of the frequencies is more active, by far, than the others.  Judging
> from the traffic I hear, it sounds like a dispatcher's channel.  I
> usually hear a woman, speaking like a dispatcher (providing information,
> answering questions, checking the "criss cross," relaying messages, etc.)
> and a man speaking to her on the other end.
>
> Now here's where it gets weird . . .
>
> I've heard this same frequency identified as F-2, F-3, and F-5.  Why?
> Could there be various input frequencies using the same repeater output
> frequency, with each input using a different CTCSS tone?  What would be
> the point though?
>
> Also, and this is the craziest, the woman "dispatcher" is ALWAYS in
> the clear, but the "field agent," presumably in his car, is always
> digitally scrambled.  Why?!?  Since I can hear half the conversation,
> I can almost always deduce what they're talking about.  From the
> dispatcher I've heard license plates, addresses, agent's cellular
> phone numbers, suspect's names, NCIC reports, "28 returns," etc.
> Shouldn't this be secret too?  Why might this be happening, and
> what would be the point in scrambling only half of a conversation?
>
> Any help would be appreciated, thanks
>
> Cliff Pearson
> [e-mail]


Cliff:

Regarding the F-1, F-2, F-3, etc., this is a common practice to refere to what
channels to use, rather than saying something like; "Change to frequency 163.0
55"

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:40 1996
From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Strange practices of my FBI field office
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 09:08:12 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gfk7r$[e-mail]>

Cliff Pearson wrote:

> I've heard this same frequency identified as F-2, F-3, and F-5.  Why?
> Could there be various input frequencies using the same repeater output
> frequency, with each input using a different CTCSS tone?  What would be
> the point though?

There are several reasons I can think of.
1. More than one field office or group uses this frequency, so for one
field office it is the F-2 position on their radio dial, and for another
it is F-5 etc.
2. A more likely reason is that one channel on their radio uses a
particular PL tone and another channel (same frequency) uses a different
PL tone.  In addition, one may be simplex and another uses the repeater.
 Also one may be designated to use scrambling and another in the clear.
COmbine all these and you get alot of designations for the same
frequency.

I don't know why there seems to be conversations 1/2 scrambled.  Maybe
the dispatcher talks in the clear because some agents don't have DVP and
this way they can keep track of what is going on.
--

Brett Miller - N7OLQ                    [e-mail]
Intel Corp.                             CIS: 73370,3030
American Fork, UT


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:40 1996
From: Mark Rogers <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: SWISS FREQS
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 17:03:33 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

My partner Christian Eipper recently moved from San Francisco to
Dornach, Switzerland near Basel. He is having a difficult time finding
active frequencies on his 400 channel AR scanner. I would appreciate any
info or actual frequencies (police, fire, aircraft, etcetera). He has no
e-mail access but I can snail him info.


Thanks in advance  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: TRAIN FREQUENCIES...HELP
Date: 20 Feb 1996 22:45:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4gditp$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

    The standard reference is "The Compendium of American Railroad Radio
Frequencies" (200 pp) by Sturm and Landgraf. It's available from hobby shops
(model trains) or Kalmbach Publishing (800 533-6644) for $16.95. It lists
virtually all frequencies, ordered by railroad and location.


From the  FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies
      on  ftp://oak.oakland.edu
      as  /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/scanner.faf

Railroads                                                   [90.91 ]

        Ch     Freq

         2    159.810
         3    159.930
         4    160.050
         5    160.185
         6    160.200
         7    160.215
         8    160.230
        ..    .......
        96    161.550
        97    161.565

        The channel designation is that assigned by the Association
    of American Railroads. Chs 2 thru 6 are used only in Canada.
    Above channel 6, spacing is 15 kz.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: TRAIN FREQUENCIES...HELP
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 07:43:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4gftsq$[e-mail]>
References: <4gb41k$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (BR679) wrote:

>I am working on a project and am in need of train frequencies. That is I
>want to monitor the conversations between trains and between trains and
>there dispatch..etc.

>I would GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY and ALL help in finding these frequencies.

>THANK YOU

>PAT


For what country???


I have some at my web page below and some handy scanning tips for the
canadian stuff also under the railroad section.


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



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Harold G. Peach, Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: TRAIN FREQUENCIES...HELP
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 17:34:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd0ch$[e-mail]>
References: <4gb41k$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (BR679) wrote:

>I am working on a project and am in need of train frequencies. That is I
>want to monitor the conversations between trains and between trains and
>there dispatch..etc.

>I would GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY and ALL help in finding these frequencies.

>THANK YOU

>PAT

An extensive list of railroad frequencies is at the following web
site:

http://ux1.cso.uiuc.edu/~roma/rr-freqs.html

Harold
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:45 1996
From: Mike Mayer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: TRAIN FREQUENCIES...HELP
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 14:22:43 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gb41k$[e-mail]> <4gftsq$[e-mail]>

The allocation for railroads by the FCC is:

160.215 - 161.565MHz, 15kHz step.  I have programmed this search range
into my scanner rather than programming every frequency in this range.
Hope this helps.

Mike

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:46 1996
From: "B. K." <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trunked Sys. - Where is control channel?
Date: 22 Feb 1996 07:23:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4gh5l2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

If you are referring to a MOTOROLA system, the control channel changes
daily and is the BUZZ that is heard.

73's




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Arnie B.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Trunked Sys. - Where is control channel?
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 23:50:15 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

How does someone identify a control channel in a trunked system?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:47 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UBC200XLT power probl
From: [e-mail] (Ron Roth)
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 96 21:30:00 -0500

L >  ([e-mail]) wrote:
L >  > I hooked up a power supply to my 200XLT and found that it "powers on"
L >  > at about 5V, and reducing the voltage, it cuts out at about 4.5V
L >
L >  Do you happen to know the voltage of the battery pack if it's
L >  connected to the loader. Mine's about 9 Volts, which seems a bit
L >  on the high side.

 Mine is 9.7 Volts open-ended.  If I connect the scanner and switch
 it on, it goes down to about 9.3 Volts.  I guess the condition/age
 and charge status of the NiCads would have some effect on the output
 voltage of the power pack (I had just charged mine up a couple of
 days ago, before measuring the voltage for you).

 * Ron Roth
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:48 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Lennard voor den Dag)
Subject: Re: UBC200XLT power probl
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 17:13:09 GMT


Ron Roth ([e-mail]) wrote:

> Mine is 9.7 Volts open-ended.  If I connect the scanner and switch
> it on, it goes down to about 9.3 Volts.  I guess the condition/age

Thanks. I guess the ~9 Volts of my pack is nothing to worry about, then.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:49 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Lennard voor den Dag)
Subject: Re: UBC200XLT power problem
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 20:43:01 GMT


RON ROTH ([e-mail]) wrote:

> I hooked up a power supply to my 200XLT and found that it "powers on"
> at about 5V, and reducing the voltage, it cuts out at about 4.5V

Do you happen to know the voltage of the battery pack if it's connected to
the loader. Mine's about 9 Volts, which seems a bit on the high side.

> Other than comparing regulated and unregulated voltage path values
> with those given in the service manual, you may want to temporarily

Oh boy. I don't have the service manual. I'll try to find one.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jason Kazarian)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UBC200XLT power problems
Date: 21 Feb 1996 04:42:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4ge7sb$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Things to think about the BC200XLT:

1)  If the unit works when plugged in to the AC adapter, the probability
that the charging circuit works is high.

2)  Yes, some bands use more current then the others, 800 MHz on up
especially.

3)  If you have had your pack for about five or more years, the nicad
cells probably need replacing.  There is an outfit in NY called
BatteryTech that sells this for about $20-30.  They advertise in photo
and video magazines.  Note you have to disassemble the pack, unsolder the
old nicads, and solder in the new ones.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:52 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Lennard voor den Dag)
Subject: Re: UBC200XLT power problems
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ge7sb$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 17:06:53 GMT


Jason Kazarian ([e-mail]) wrote:

>1)  If the unit works when plugged in to the AC adapter, the probability
>that the charging circuit works is high.

Yes, it works. But when the AC adapter is connected, the battery pack
delivers 9V to the scanner. Can this harm the unit in the long run?

>2)  Yes, some bands use more current then the others, 800 MHz on up
>especially.

Everytime I program/band search freqs in the 400 and 800 MHz ranges, my
scanners turns itself off. 80 and 160 MHz bands are ok.

>3)  If you have had your pack for about five or more years, the nicad
>cells probably need replacing.  There is an outfit in NY called

I've had the pack for about 4 years. My scanner works >10 hours on it, if
fully loaded. I don't think the cells need replacing, yet. :-)

BTW: I can't find the service manual for the 200xlt anywhere. Can you get
this only from Uniden directly, and if so, how? Do they have a customer/tech
service email address? I'd rather avoid calling international.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Claude Alan Cartee)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden 900Mhz Phones...
Date: 21 Feb 1996 03:56:57 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I remember reading a post a while back where someone had 'discovered'
that the Uniden 900MHz Spread Spectrum phones had a ~400MHz leak that
was scannable.  Before I set up an experiment, does someone have that
mail?  Or know what I am talking about?  Thanks...


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mike)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Uniden 900Mhz Phones...
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 96 01:05:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4glnbk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Claude Alan Cartee) wrote:
>I remember reading a post a while back where someone had 'discovered'
>that the Uniden 900MHz Spread Spectrum phones had a ~400MHz leak that
>was scannable.  Before I set up an experiment, does someone have that
>mail?  Or know what I am talking about?  Thanks...

Hmmmm....this sounds discouraging.  I have a Uniden EXP9200 2-line phone.
I bought it because of the 'spread-spectrum' and digital features.  I don't
like the idea of people like me listening to me!  :)

I have put a frequency counter up to the base and handset with unstable
results.  It reports anywhere from 500Mhz - 800Mhz with about a 50% of normal
signal strength.  I am assuming that this is because it is transmitting on
multiple frequencies at the same time and it just 'confuses' the frequency
counter.

I have also scanned the ~902Mhz - ? as indicated in the manual with no audible

results.

I will be checking out the 400+Mhz range over the weekend and let you know how

I make out......I would be interested to see what results you come up with as
well.


Mike


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:54 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 16:59:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4glkc6$[e-mail]>

I have a TV antenna that I don't use anyoore but it is still on top of
my house. Can I hook up my scanner to the antenna for better reception
espcially 29-54 mhz? I have the coax cable and adapter but the guy at
Radio Shack told me it wouldn't work. Any ideas?
THANKS!




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: 25 Feb 1996 17:35:51 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gq6ln$[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>the guy at Radio Shack told me it wouldn't work. Any ideas?

The first rule is "never believe anything that Sammy Salesdroid from
Radio Shack tells you."  Usually, just the opposite is true.


>First a TV antenna is horizontal, most scanners uses use vertical
>polariation.

Drill two new holes in the boom and mount it vertically!  Since TV
antennas are designed for a wide variety of frequencies from 50-900Mhz,
it will work very well as a scanner antenna.  Remember, though, that the
antenna is directional and will have to be aimed accordingly.  Also
remember to feed it with RG-6 (satellite) coax.  NOT RG58 or RG59.

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:57 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 08:09:33 GMT
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]>

On 23 Feb 1996 16:59:02 -0700, [e-mail] wrote:

>I have a TV antenna that I don't use anyoore but it is still on top of
>my house. Can I hook up my scanner to the antenna for better reception
>espcially 29-54 mhz? I have the coax cable and adapter but the guy at
>Radio Shack told me it wouldn't work. Any ideas?
>THANKS!
>
>

It works fine for me on all bands here in NZ as the antenna is a
multiband TV antenna.
I would estimate my reception has improved 200 % by hooking my scanner
up to the TV antenna and I have an aerial amplifier inline as well.
I have about 40 feet of cable as well so I can move my scanner around
the house and have no problems with it.

Darren



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:58 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]> <4gp3ip$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 21:41:50 GMT

i got like 400% more freqs when i tried my old TV ant. compared to
telescoping ant. RS sells a home ant tho for about $17.
--
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go anywhere and do anything.                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:16:59 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: Jim Whitbeck <[e-mail]>
Subject: Used BC855XLT Worth...?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 01:49:27 GMT


I have a used BC855XLT that I'm looking to sell and I'd love for somebody
to give me an idea of what it's worth.  It's had the cell mod and the
extra channels mod, so it now has 100 channels in 5 banks.

We bought it in December 1991 for $240.  I have original packaging,
manual, and antenna.  It hasn't been damaged (ie dropped) in any way.
The only glitch has been that the search mode suddenly started going from
the upper limit down instead of from the lower up.

A comparable one (faster, of course, but without cell) at Lowe's new is
about $200.

What's a fair price?  I was thinking around $75.  Am I ripping myself off
or her?


Thanks.  Please e-mail me directly if you can at  [e-mail].


Jim


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:00 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Vote in favor of Icom R-1
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 01:17:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4giq6v$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Gary Sellani) wrote:

>NRG>From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
>NRG>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
>NRG>Subject: Vote in favor of Icom R-1
>NRG>Date: 12 Feb 1996 15:50:56 GMT
>NRG>Message-ID: <4fnnl0$[e-mail]>
>NRG>Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

>NRG>I was wondering if i am the only one who likes the R-1. Everytime i post
>NRG>anything about it, i get some DICKHEAD flaiming it saying how much the
>NRG>radio sucks.Though I owned one, and with either the supplied duckie, or
>NRG>a scout-type antenna It was fine. There was intermod, but what do you
>NRG>expect from something so small? (ever try a kenwood TH78a?)


>I never owned one, but what stopped me was the following:
>1) Wideband with no sideband
>2) No banks, i.e. all the freqs are in one bank
>3) Fancy battery pack (give me AAs any day)


By the way, there is an auxilliary battery pack available for the R1
that takes six AA batteries. I think I paid about $12 for it-too much
for two pieces of molded plastic with a few metal connectors, but it
is a good investment for those of us who use our R1 constantly. Yes,
it has all of the problems that the flamers report, but it also has A
LOT OF ADVANTAGES!




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Wayda)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Vote in favor of Icom R-1
Date: 23 Feb 1996 04:49:43 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4giq6v$[e-mail]>

The only advantage that the R1 has is it's small size.

Jim Wayda
Captain, Scanner Price Police

In article <4giq6v$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani) wrote:
:
: >NRG>From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
: >NRG>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
: >NRG>Subject: Vote in favor of Icom R-1
: >NRG>Date: 12 Feb 1996 15:50:56 GMT
: >NRG>Message-ID: <4fnnl0$[e-mail]>
: >NRG>Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
:
: >NRG>I was wondering if i am the only one who likes the R-1. Everytime i pos
t
: >NRG>anything about it, i get some DICKHEAD flaiming it saying how much the
: >NRG>radio sucks.Though I owned one, and with either the supplied duckie, or
: >NRG>a scout-type antenna It was fine. There was intermod, but what do you
: >NRG>expect from something so small? (ever try a kenwood TH78a?)
:
:
: >I never owned one, but what stopped me was the following:
: >1) Wideband with no sideband
: >2) No banks, i.e. all the freqs are in one bank
: >3) Fancy battery pack (give me AAs any day)
:
:
: By the way, there is an auxilliary battery pack available for the R1
: that takes six AA batteries. I think I paid about $12 for it-too much
: for two pieces of molded plastic with a few metal connectors, but it
: is a good investment for those of us who use our R1 constantly. Yes,
: it has all of the problems that the flamers report, but it also has A
: LOT OF ADVANTAGES!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Vote in favor of Icom R-1
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 06:41:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

NRG>From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
NRG>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
NRG>Subject: Vote in favor of Icom R-1
NRG>Date: 12 Feb 1996 15:50:56 GMT
NRG>Message-ID: <4fnnl0$[e-mail]>
NRG>Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

NRG>I was wondering if i am the only one who likes the R-1. Everytime i post
NRG>anything about it, i get some DICKHEAD flaiming it saying how much the
NRG>radio sucks.Though I owned one, and with either the supplied duckie, or
NRG>a scout-type antenna It was fine. There was intermod, but what do you
NRG>expect from something so small? (ever try a kenwood TH78a?)


NRG>Don't post here if you intend to bitch about how much you hate the R-1.
NRG>(Get your own damn thread!)


I never owned one, but what stopped me was the following:
1) Wideband with no sideband
2) No banks, i.e. all the freqs are in one bank
3) Fancy battery pack (give me AAs any day)


I do own a TH78A and no what you mean about intermod. However, it
only has real trouble when you do odd stuff such as put a high
gain antenna on it or hike in the hills near powerful transmitters.

 * SLMR 2.1a * MAO: Justice comes from the barrel of a gun


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: wanted !!!:)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 18:35:34 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

i am looking for any mods for  a BC560xlt scanner if you can help me
out mail me at
[e-mail]
thanxs :)



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wanted BC560xlt modifications
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 02:13:16 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

if anyone out here knows  about how to do any mods for this scanner to
enhance it's performance please let me know i am interested in all
things about it like adding more channeles above and below what it
normally gets i would like to see if it can go all the way down to
26.0000 if at all posiable  i dunno much about  it but ii am sure
someone out here might .. anyhow any mod's are apreciated
thank you :)
wt


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lauren_Casey  )
Subject: Wanted: Patrolman-9
Date: 23 Feb 96 19:02:58 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

I am trying to locate an old Radio Shack radio called the
Patrolman-9, which dated back to about 1971. If anyone has one they
would concider selling please contact me by private e-mail. Thanks!
Lauren


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Carl Hodder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: What 8500XLTs can have mods done?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 19:10:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4gl3e8$[e-mail]>

What 8500XLT Bearcat scanners can have mods (cellular) done. Do
you tell but the serial # or have to look inside on a chip?
I have seen ADs in Popular Communications about 8500XLT cellular mods
for this scanner. Anyone else have this scanner?

E-mail [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Schneringer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: What are the BC2500 Tricks???
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 08:26:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4gp6cr$[e-mail]>



        What are the keypress tricks for the Bearcat BC2500 and what do they
do? Are any of them very usefull like the light toggle trick on the
BC3000?

        Anyone have a spare service manual they want to give away? I can't see
spending $25 + shipping for something I think they should have
included.

Please e-mail

Thanks in Advance,

Jim Schneringer
Shasta Lake, CA.
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (R. Ford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: What do you think of the RS PRO 2026
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 17:39:40 GMT
Distribution: inet
Message-ID: <4gi32r$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

The local RS has the pro-2026 on sale for $145.00. I have found one
that was dated "11A3" and am thinking of buying the unit. I would like
some input from someone who has owned the unit or have a unit.

Please feel free to email me at [e-mail] or to post to the
news groups. Thanks for all the help.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Which is better?  Pro60 or Pro26? -Replacing my Pro43  :-(
Date: 20 Feb 1996 04:04:31 -0500
Message-ID: <4gc2qv$[e-mail]>
References: <4ft3jj$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

AOR scanners are SUPERIOR to almost ANYTHING. I gave up my AOR1000 only
because it was so darned hard to use. A great MONITOR, but 1000 channels
was a bit MUCH. Got myself a BC3000 now and am VERY happy with it.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Which is better?  Pro60 or Pro26? -Replacing my Pro43  :-(
Date: 20 Feb 1996 04:04:09 -0500
Message-ID: <4gc2q9$[e-mail]>
References: <4fb2d2$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

The Uniden BC3000XLT is a FAR SUPERIOR receive and has higher audio output
than ANY of the Radio Shack models. Plus, 400 channels is better than 200.
The RS scanners are OK, but why have OK when you can have GREAT? Also,
look at AOR.

WHY is everyone so interested in CELLULAR?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Roland Stiner)
Date: 20 Feb 96 21:01:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Which is better?  Pro60 or Pro26? -Replacing my Pro43  :N


M>WHY is everyone so interested in CELLULAR?

Forbidden fruit.  Make it illegal and everyone wants to listen to it.
Same with drugs and other stuff.
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: 20 Feb 1996 04:05:10 -0500
Message-ID: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

What is the big deal about listening to cellular? You won't be able to
hear complete calls and it's totally by chance what you'll hear anyway!
You can't possible get a scanner that you can program all the possible
cellular frequencies in, anyway, and the damn thing would never be able to
scan them!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 00:03:54
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4geaba$[e-mail]>

In article <4geaba$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Frank Geluso) writes
:
>From: [e-mail] (Frank Geluso)
>Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
>Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 08:24:48 GMT

>[e-mail] (John Wierzbicki) wrote:

>>In article <4gc2s6$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mark L9) writ
es:
>>|> What is the big deal about listening to cellular? You won't be able to
>>|> hear complete calls and it's totally by chance what you'll hear anyway!
>>|> You can't possible get a scanner that you can program all the possible
>>|> cellular frequencies in, anyway, and the damn thing would never be able t
o
>>|> scan them!

>>Sure enough, AOL.

>Damn Scanners!!!  Hey.. I got an idea. How about if they had a feature
>which let you search through a specified range of frequencies!!!!


Better yet, how about a newsgroup filter that scans for AOL postings.






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:15 1996
From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: 22 Feb 1996 11:16:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghjau$[e-mail]>
References: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4geaba$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Frank Geluso) wrote:
>[e-mail] (John Wierzbicki) wrote:
>
>>In article <4gc2s6$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mark L9) writ
es:
>>|> What is the big deal about listening to cellular? You won't be able to
>>|> hear complete calls and it's totally by chance what you'll hear anyway!
>>|> You can't possible get a scanner that you can program all the possible
>>|> cellular frequencies in, anyway, and the damn thing would never be able t
o
>>|> scan them!
>
>>Sure enough, AOL.
>
>Damn Scanners!!!  Hey.. I got an idea. How about if they had a feature
>which let you search through a specified range of frequencies!!!!
>

CAN YOU BELIVE-->> 'it's totally by chance what you'll hear anyway!'

I have signal squelch, and dead-carrier squelch, but if anybody has a
'boring stuff' squelch circuit, please let me know!!!!

TD.






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:16 1996
From: From someone who enjoys it
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 00:33:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4gj55n$[e-mail]>
References: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4geaba$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Frank Geluso) wrote:

>[e-mail] (John Wierzbicki) wrote:

>>In article <4gc2s6$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mark L9) writ
es:
>>|> What is the big deal about listening to cellular? You won't be able to
>>|> hear complete calls and it's totally by chance what you'll hear anyway!
>>|> You can't possible get a scanner that you can program all the possible
>>|> cellular frequencies in, anyway, and the damn thing would never be able t
o
>>|> scan them!

>>Sure enough, AOL.

>Damn Scanners!!!  Hey.. I got an idea. How about if they had a feature
>which let you search through a specified range of frequencies!!!!


You can scan the freqs that Cellular fall into.  Just scan the bank of
freqs from 865 to 893 MHz.  You will hit them just fine.  You May or
may not hear both sides of the conversation.  Friday and Saturday
nights are the best time to listen.  Its amazing what some people will
say over the phone.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Alan Edwards)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: 22 Feb 1996 10:45:00 -0000
Message-ID: <4ghhfc$[e-mail]>
References: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve Work) writes:
>Mark L9 ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: What is the big deal about listening to cellular? You won't be able to
>: hear complete calls and it's totally by chance what you'll hear anyway!
>: You can't possible get a scanner that you can program all the possible
>: cellular frequencies in, anyway, and the damn thing would never be able to
>: scan them!

>I thought that there were 666 cellular frequencies.  Radios like the
>PRO-2035, PRO-2042 have 1000 frequencies which they can scan.   However,
>someone would have to be very devoted to manually punch all of those in,
>because scanners generally do not support 30Khz spacing.

My old Pro-35 can be given a lower and upper limit and told to look between
them.  If you programmed the boundaries for cellular, it could search between
them and find any cellular calls, except the Pro-35 tops out at 512Mhz :-(.

I take your point, though - it would still only get one side.  By the time
a second scanner had found the other frequency, the conversation would be
over.

Alan.
--
*************************************************************************
          Push to test ... <CLICK> ... Release to detonate
*************************************************************************
Alan Edwards                                    [e-mail]
                                               [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 17:06:14 -0600
Message-ID: <4glh96$[e-mail]>
References: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4geaba$[e-mail]> <4gj55n$[e-mail]>

>>>In article <4gc2s6$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mark L9) wri
tes:
>>>|> You can't possible get a scanner that you can program all the possible
>>>|> cellular frequencies in, anyway, and the damn thing would never be able
to
>>>|> scan them!

One of the things I haven't seen mentioned is to find the 17 cell
channels on the cell site nearest you and scan those.  Scan all 34
channels if you want both wire/non-wireline.  The inputs are good to
scan if you only want signals in the *immediate* vacinity.  Depending
on the site configuration, you can usually find channels spaced 630 KHz
apart.  Freqs are between 869-894 (site) and 824-849 (mobile).

David


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:19 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References:  <4gc2s6$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 21:03:50 GMT


Mark L9 ([e-mail]) writes:
> What is the big deal about listening to cellular? You won't be able to
> hear complete calls and it's totally by chance what you'll hear anyway!
> You can't possible get a scanner that you can program all the possible
> cellular frequencies in, anyway, and the damn thing would never be able to
> scan them!

I usually listen to cellular after midnight, so there aren't a ton of
people on. If I happen to lose a conversation I just scan through the 833
possible frequencies and usually find it again within a few seconds. I
like to get the phone number, then go to a pay phone and tell the person
what I just heard. The reactions you get can be quite amusing. By the way
when listening to cellular you don't program the frequencies in your
memory, you SEARCH between the frequency limits.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:20 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 17:49:17 GMT


>> because scanners generally do not support 30Khz spacing.
>
> Yes, quite devoted (and off their nut).  Although scanners like the AR8000 c
an
> easily be set to 30KHz spacing, as can others.
>

Most scanners that can be modified for cellular will default to 30kHz
steps for the cellular band.

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 05:01:42 -0500
Message-ID: <4gk3a6$[e-mail]>
References: <4ghjau$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

>>CAN YOU BELIVE-->> 'it's totally by chance what you'll hear anyway!'


Kan yoo spel?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:22 1996
From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: 22 Feb 1996 19:01:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4giej2$[e-mail]>
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Phil Owen) wrote:
>I just don't get it.
>
>Why would anyone want to monitor fast food joint frequencies?

   These fast food headset radios are not only used for taking the
customer orders. They are also used by the employees for just talking
between each other. And sometimes they make 'interesting' comments about
the customers, or on really slow nights I have heard some very risque
discussions about the party someone was at the night before, etc.
   It's just one more facet of radio voyeurism that some people can't
seem to ignore.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:23 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 01:19:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4giq9k$[e-mail]>
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Phil Owen) wrote:

>I just don't get it.

>Why would anyone want to monitor fast food joint frequencies? Is this
>list compiled for "Lock-Outs" or is someone trying to find out the
>ingredients of the "Special Sauce"?

>Phil...

For those of use who are really into the hobby, I guess it's just the
knowledge that "I did it".





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:24 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 17:54:01 GMT


steves ([e-mail]) writes:
> Phil Owen wrote:
>>
>> I just don't get it.
>>
>> Why would anyone want to monitor fast food joint frequencies? Is this
>> list compiled for "Lock-Outs" or is someone trying to find out the
>> ingredients of the "Special Sauce"?
>>
>> Phil...
>>
>
> I gotta agree with you on this one.  The only idea I could come up with is t
hat they are fast food abusers.  Maybe someone
> needs to start a Fast Food Anonymous.  Counselors could be located at the or
dering kiosk.  Which means they would also have
> to add an emergency exit lane from the drive-thru.

There's half an hour wait at the drive through booth. You listen in for an
order you like, then slip up to the window before the REAL customer get's
there. You still have to pay, but you know the price and it's a lot faster
than waiting in line.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (JBerszoner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 02:01:11 -0500
Message-ID: <4gjonn$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JBerszoner)

Why not. It's just a matter of curiousity. It's out there, so it's fair
game. Just like everything else and the bands. Like Sir Edmund Hilary
said, "It was there."


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:27 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: 22 Feb 1996 07:38:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4gh6h1$[e-mail]>
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]>,<[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (R R M Tweek) writes
:>
>
>The reason for the Fast Food listings, is because there is an elaborate
>Gypsy Spy Network which has tapped into the kiosk system at many fast
>food locations...  they have gone as far as using the francise's own
>nationwide computer networks to distribute their own communications to
>the locations.
>
>These communications are AM encoded on top of the standard FM transmissions
>which you would expect to hear...  you know... the standard "You want
>fries with that?" stuff...
>
>I have yet to actually crack the code used, but given enough time, I
>will be able to decode the seemingly unsuspicious rise and fall of
>the carrier amplitude, and have the communications decoded to my
>computer screen.
>
>So far, I have analyzed the front porch sweep of the signal, as well
>as the intermediate ramping following the start bit and the 10 data
>bits.  There is a secondary ramping just prior (1/46 ms) to the
>back porch following the stop bit.  The coding in this secondary
>ramping has me still clueless as to the extraction of the byte
>checksum.  Any help would be appreciated.
>
>I hope we can get the final decoding formula completed and written
>into the software before the gypsies proceed to phase three.  I
>already get the feeling that they are closely observing me at
>times.  I hope it's not too late.


Sadly, that was the last anyone ever heard from [e-mail].


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 16:32:34 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gkq72$[e-mail]>
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]> <4giej2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>I showed her the radio and told her that I can hear them for at least 2
miles

No, no, no...never TELL them that you can hear them.  That just spoils it
for the rest of us! <g>  If the word actually got out to these people
that their micro-power transmitters could actually be heard by others,
there wouldn't be anything left for us to listen to.

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:29 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 14:51:11 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gjonn$[e-mail]> <4gkin1$[e-mail]>

Frank Allen wrote:
>
>
> >said, "It was there."
> Gotta programmable xcvr? What fun you could have with the person
> wearing the headset-"You want fries with those 75 mikshakes?"
> Not that I would do it!

I don't do it often, but have heard some great side comments,
especially about the people in line - mostly boaring.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:30 1996
From: [e-mail](Frank Allen )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 14:24:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkin1$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gjonn$[e-mail]>

In <4gjonn$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (JBerszoner)
writes:
>
>Why not. It's just a matter of curiousity. It's out there, so it's
fair
>game. Just like everything else and the bands. Like Sir Edmund Hilary
>said, "It was there."
Gotta programmable xcvr? What fun you could have with the person
wearing the headset-"You want fries with those 75 mikshakes?"
Not that I would do it!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:31 1996
From: Rob Neff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: 22 Feb 1996 13:21:01 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]> <4giej2$[e-mail]>

Ray Matthews wrote:

>    These fast food headset radios are not only used for taking the
> customer orders. They are also used by the employees for just talking
> between each other. And sometimes they make 'interesting' comments about
> the customers, or on really slow nights I have heard some very risque
> discussions about the party someone was at the night before, etc.
>    It's just one more facet of radio voyeurism that some people can't
> seem to ignore.

I was in the drive thru of a Micky-D's quite a while back, and overheard one o
f
the gals make a rude comment about the guy in front of me. When I got to the w
indow,
I leaned over and told her, "You're right". She said, "Im sorry, right about w
hat?"
"You're right about that guy being an a$$hole, how rude!" I replied.
She turned as red as a rose, and just gasped.  I showed her the radio and told
 her
that I can hear them for at least 2 miles, whether it's to the drive thru or b
etween headsets.
She didn't believe me at first, so I turned up the radio and had her say somet
hing.
SCREECH! She heard her voice along with the feedback and nearly fainted.

I never did hear those kinds of comments again. Was it something I said?

The Mobile Interceptor.. (GRIN)

Rob


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: 25 Feb 1996 17:31:24 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gq6dc$[e-mail]>
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]> <4gn38v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>Anyone else have funny stories of monitoring fast food?

Mount a PA speaker behind the front grille of your car.  Then, wire the
PA speker to the external speaker jack on the scanner.  Punch up the
drive-thru's frequency and get in line.  People in front of you will
freak out as they hear themselves...and the restaurant employee's voice
coming from BEHIND them!  When you get to the window, turn it up as you
speak and there will be massive feedback!  Turn it down as they talk and
then back up again when you talk...they think there's something wrong
with their headset and usually go get the manager!

Good, cheap entertainment!


-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wierd Noise on 160.785
Date: 22 Feb 1996 17:21:28 -0500
Message-ID: <4giq98$[e-mail]>
References: <4gfkmu$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)

Its probably just a trunked frequency.  Anyone interested in selling a
decoder?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:35 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (David Feustel)
Subject: Re: WiNRADiO - A scanner on a PC card
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 21:46:30 GMT

Richard Mclachlan ([e-mail]) wrote:
:       WiNRADiO - A SW receiver/scanner on a PC card


: There is now a demon program of the front panel controls
: and operation of the new WiNRADiO available for download
: on the Lowe Electronics web site.

: The URL is http://www.lowe.co.uk/

: Just follow the WiNRADiO link.

Following that link takes me to an info page on Demon.

: Richard
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (James M. Atkinson, Communications Engineer)
Newsgroups: alt.security.pgp,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,misc.legal.computing,comp.security.unix
Subject: Wiretapping and Telephone Bugging Web Page tscm.com
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 15:33:31 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Keywords: Counterintelligence Debugging Surveillance Counter-Terrorism

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Barnett)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wiring Diagram Vertex FTH-7008
Date: 25 Feb 1996 20:11:24 GMT
Distribution: inet
Message-ID: <4gqfpc$[e-mail]>

I have a Yaesu/Vertex FTH-7008 UHF handheld.  I am in need of the wiring
diagram to connect the radio to the Serial port for programming.

Please forward a pinout or diagram to me...

Thanks,
Rob
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (D W Hemphill KC5NG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB:  Two scanners with 800 MHz, cellular coverage not needed
Date: 22 Feb 1996 13:54:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghsif$[e-mail]>

My local police and fire departments are getting ready to
switch from high VHF and UHF to 800 MHz, and I don't have
a scanner that will receive 800 MHz.  Serious bummer!  I
don't need anything fancy, and I don't want to spend lots
of money.  I couldn't care less if the cellular bands are
un-blocked, as I have no desire to eaves-drop on peoples'
private conversations.  I'd like to find one handheld and
one desk top scanners which cover the following bands:

  29 - 54, 108 - 136, 136 - 174, 406 - 512, 800 - 900

The handheld must accept NiCd batteries.  The desk top
must run on 115 VAC and 13.8 VDC.  Anything I buy will be
in nice condition, with no modifications, and with manual
(and preferably with the original boxes, packing, etc).
Whatcha got that I can use?  Please e-mail or phone me.
Thanks!
            Dean Hemphill, KC5NG
            Lake Dallas, Texas
            [phone]
            [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:40 1996
From: Danny Banister <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: AR8000
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 10:37:22 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone have suggestions on the best place to purchase an AR8000?
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:41 1996
From: shawn <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WTB: AR8000
Date: 25 Feb 1996 18:30:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4gq9sn$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

I just purchased an AR8000 from Javiation.  I could not be more pleased.
 They performed the crystal replacement mod for me before they shipped
the radio ($15 and money well spent.)  Also, the UK version is not
blocked in the cellular range.

If you live in the US, just ask for the US bandplan and everything is
great!

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:42 1996
From: Holger Stetefeld <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: Serial Interface for Kenwood Transceiver TS-790
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 11:46:47 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hello,
I am looking for a Serial Interface to connect the Kenwood Transceiver
TS-790 to the RS-232 Interface of a PC. Kennwood itself offers the
IF-232C Interface for about 170 US$, but that is too much for my budget.
That's why I am looking for a kit to built it by myself or a used one.
If you know a company which is able to deliver such a kit please mail me
the Fax.-Nr. or E-mail address.

Thanks, Holger


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Green)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB:Desktop scanner
Date: 23 Feb 1996 13:56:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkh35$[e-mail]>

I need a model like an ICOM R100 with a a full scann from KHZ range through
400 range


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:17:43 1996
From: Mike Fink <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB:UHF milair antenna for handheld
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 19:11:54 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Can anyone recommend a good antenna 225-400Mhz to use on a handheld
to listen to Milair?

Thanks
Mike


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Petersen)
Date: 22 Feb 96 14:23:02
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: L.a. county flood control
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

With all of the recent heavy rain in the Los Angeles area, I was wondering
if anyone out there has the frequencies for the L.A. County flood control?
I'm also interested (mainly) in the freqs that local dams, reservoirs, and
spillways might use, if any ...

Any info would be appreciated.

[e-mail]

... 640k is 4480k in dog bytes.

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| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bradley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Minneapolis, MN
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 04:32:26 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anybody know of any scanner related BBSs in Minneapolis?  Anyone have some
neat frequencies?

Does anyone know who 481.7000 is?  It sounds like the police, but it's not
in Police Call...

E-Mail me. (or post)

Bradley


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:20 1996
From: DaveS <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Poor reception on Pro-34 in 30-50 range
Date: 23 Feb 1996 04:57:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4gjhfd$[e-mail]>

My Pro 34 has poor reception in the low freq ranges.  It did this when new
and they repaired the solder connection on the antenna. However, the
solder connection looks fine.

Does anybody have any ideas?



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (FOX TOW)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: New Pro-51/ Why you are so happy? pl. explain
Date: 23 Feb 1996 14:19:38 -0500
Message-ID: <4gl40a$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Hey what is mod for the Pro-51.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (FOX TOW)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: HELP
Date: 23 Feb 1996 14:22:56 -0500
Message-ID: <4gl46g$[e-mail]>

Any mods for the Pro-2038


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:22 1996
From: Mike Mayer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trunked Sys. - Where is control channel?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 15:37:05 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Arnie B. wrote:
>
> How does someone identify a control channel in a trunked system?

At least for cellphone systems they do not stay in one place, but switch
between several frequencies every so often to distribute the wear and
tear on the transmitter (that is what I have heard).

You can always tell the control channel by the digital roaring sound you
hear.  Most annoying.  It sounds like a loud diesel engine.

Mike

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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brett Saylor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-2035 w/OS535 vs. Pro-2042 w/OS535 - any differences ?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 16:56:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkrkk$[e-mail]>

I'd like to put together a computer-controlled scanning system. My local
RatShack has the Pro-2035 on clearance for $389 (vs. list $449 in last
year's catalog).

If my ultimate goal is to have an Optoscan 535 in the radio anyway, is
there any reason to buy the Pro-2042 for $429-$499 (depending on source)
rather than a 2035 for $389? I know about the differences in firmware
between the two (better channel mgmt. and freq. duplication checking on
the 2042), but my impression is that the computer control software will far
exceed the capabilities of the 2042 anyway.

Any impressions or suggestions would be most appreciated!

Brett Saylor
[e-mail]

PS: While the local store has 1 or 2 2035's in stock, none of the area
stores have *any* 2042's. Are they that hard-to-get??



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:24 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: PROGRAMMING CELL PHONES
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <4frn8h$[e-mail]> <4g67ov$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 18:27:25 GMT

Bernie Pineda ([e-mail]) writes:
> So...why don't they design the phone to call another without needing to go
> through the network. Therefore bypassing any toll charges.I'll tell you
> why because it is a scam. By forcing you into the network they are able to
> charge you. Also cloning a phone if you use the trunking system analogy
> means that you can have many means of accessing the service that you
> paid for! Good luck on your crusade.

Calling another cell phone without the network would be a little hard.
You'd have to be only a couple of miles apart otherwise you won't get a
thing. So you'd be better off buying a CB to talk to your friend. How
about stringing up wire between you neighbors house and you so you can
call on regular phones without the network.


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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Salty)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in you
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 18:52:25
Message-ID: <4glnn5$[e-mail]>
References: <4gf1l6$[e-mail]> <4gk3i5$[e-mail]>


In article <4gk3i5$[e-mail]> Mark L9 wrote:
>This is not a problem if you have a valid amateur radio license!

Is this true in all the States?

Does it have to be an amateur radio or does it matter if its only a
scanner and you have a valid amateur license in your possesion?



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mike McCarty)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: antenna length @ 161MHz ?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 20:08:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4gl6r4$[e-mail]>
References: <4fpoef$[e-mail]> <4gb7mj$[e-mail]>

In article <4gb7mj$[e-mail]>,
Steven C Passmore <[e-mail]> wrote:
)Thanks to all who replied to my post on antenna length. For now I hace
)cut it at 17.44" and if i find the need to cut it to 16.5 I can.
)
)Anyone have formulas for 1/2 and full wave?
)
)
)Thanks Again,
)   Steve Passmore
)   [e-mail]


The speed of electromagnetic wave propagation in free space is almost
exactly 3x10^8 meters/second. Since frequency x wavelength = propagation
speed, all you need to do is divide.

        (161 x 10^6)/second x (wavelength) = (3 x 10^8) meters/second

                so

        wavelength = 1.86 meters = 6.11 feet = 6'1.4"

        wavelength/2 = 0.932 meters = 3.06 feet = 3'0.7"

        wavelength/4 = 0.466 meters = 1.53 feet = 1'6.3" or 18.3"

The speed of propagation in the -wire- is somewhat lower, so you might
want to cut about 10%-20% longer, and then trim.

Mike
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I don't speak for DSC.         <- They make me say that.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: VHF Marine RDF/ADF
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 96 20:30:24 PST
Message-ID: <4gm4gc$[e-mail]>

I am looking for a Marine VHF radio direction finder.  Regency (now
Uniden) and Apelco (a marine electronics outfit) used to make them, but
no longer.  Can anyone suggest/recommend a manufacturer/make/model?
Alternatively, does anyone have one they wish to sell?

Regards,

KH



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 21:14:53 -0500
Message-ID: <4glsat$[e-mail]>
References: <4geaba$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)

What do you mean, you couldn't listen to the entire call?  I do it all the
time.  Its just a matter of keeping track of what frequencies are used by
towers, and at what time.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Vince)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2026--Can it be modified?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 22:08:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4glds8$[e-mail]>

Hi,

I am thinking about buying a new one of these at Radio Shack for $149.99.  Can

it be modified for the cellular band?

Thanks!



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Hal Sullivan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Seattle North Tac Freq?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 22:36:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4glfgv$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know what the frequency is of the Seattle Police Dept North
Tac channel?

Thanks,  Hal


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gabe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g63if$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: 23 Feb 96 22:57:01 GMT

In article <[e-mail]>, larry daniel, larry daniel wrot
e:

 I turn on the intercom, and put near TV and
> started scanning, I picked up the TV sound. so it isn't safe from
> scanners.

 But do you know you didn't pick up the TV sound from the TV itself? I was
trying to scan all of my portable phones (not at once) and I picked up the
sound from the TV. I turned off the phone and changed the TV channel and
the sound I picked up changed as well. It appeared that I was getting the
sound from the TV somehow. I thought it was interesting.
   I have an AT&T 900 mhz phone and I couldn't pick it up and I scanned
through the entire band twice. Oh well.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:31 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Beware of AP in Canada
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References:  <4gkoiv$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 23:13:46 GMT

Frank Allen ([e-mail]) writes:
> Guy named AP in Labrador City, Newfoundland Canada advertises in back
> of PopComm, says scanner mods for $7 each. Sent him $7 for BC-890 and
> got a photocopy of freqs that receive images of cell freqs. SOME MOD!!!
> BE WARNED
>

NEVER, EVER send money to anyone just for a mod. Mods can very easily be
found on all kinds of web pages and such. It's like the cable descrambler
scam. Sure you can build a descrambler for $10, but it's of no use now,
maybe back in the 70's or something.


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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Green)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for USED ICOM R100 *see note
Date: 23 Feb 1996 23:39:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4glj8b$[e-mail]>

Looking for a USED ICOM R100 ( cellular IS NOT REQUIRED )

What should I expect to pay?


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How do I build an RS-232 to CI-V level converter?
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 00:26:42 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I think you want to get a hold of chris smolinski- if you have www access,
just search on his name!  if not, get back to me and I can send you the
path, or maybe even the schematic- haven't tried, as I have a ct-17 . . .

-bob

In article <[e-mail]>, Glenn Champion
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Subject says it all - anyone seen schematics?  I checked OAK and a few
> other archives with no success.
>
> thanks.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: "Guide to the AOR 1000" by Howard Bornstein
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 00:39:27 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone know where I can get a copy (even a photocopy maybe ;-)? of
this book?

If Howard is around here- I'd preffer to buy it from him- I'm not trying
to avoid the copyright laws!

Tucker's used to carry this book that covers both the AR-1000 and the
AR-2800 and I guess I made a mistake in not ordering it when it was
available from them.

 (Selling price _was_ 14.95).

Thanks,

Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brer Fox)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Disneyland and WDW Frequency Lists - disney.exe (0/1)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 01:56:34 GMT
Message-ID: <312e6ff0.126756@199.35.181.8>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

        I've put together a more organized listing of frequencies for
Walt Disney World & Disneyland. If anyone has any information to add,
if some parts are outdated, or your having problems downloading the
file please email me at "[e-mail]". The following file
is a self extracting archive.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (SS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Favorite Scans
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 96 02:24:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4gls9c$[e-mail]>

I would like some opinions on what people like to scan. Forget the every
popular cellular and cordless stuff. What else to people scan? Any great
frequencies?  I just got my first scanner and would like to learn how and what

you "experts" listen to.  Mine is a Pro-43. I would also like opinions on the
most efficient way to deal with banks? How do YOU have your's arranged?

Thanks!!!


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:36 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NOT SATISFIED with RADIO SHACK SPEAK OUT!
Date: 24 Feb 1996 03:26:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4gm0gv$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ejek7$[e-mail]> <4eo4o4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fnp6i$[e-mail]> <4frl7u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fu55o$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g4vub$[e-mail]>

  JD

I apologize I hit the wrong button when I sent that piece of flame about Radio

Shack. I meant to post it to the news group. It was not meant to go to you
personally.
 I try not to send anyone out of the store with anything they dont need. When
it comes to people that come in the store needing electronic parts, I let them

get what they need. If they ask me where a part is I try to know enough to be
able to go get it for them and save them time. But when someone comes in and
ask me if they can use this part with this value and that part with that value

 and make it do this? I say, I'm not the technician, I'm A salesman. I can
sell you the parts you need to build somthing but that doesnt mean I can can
tell you how to build it.

  Anyway if you would care to forward that piece to the newsgroup I would
appriciate it.

  As far as your computer goes Radio Shack doesnt take trade ins


                             73 JD
                          Mike KC5GJN


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:37 1996
From: Rick McGaver <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: crystals
Date: 24 Feb 1996 05:48:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4gm8qj$[e-mail]>
References: <4ggmsl$[e-mail]> <4giel7$[e-mail]>

Try ICM out of Shawnee Mission KS.  JAN XTALS are Guaranteed for X amount
of months..  I have used ICM's and they have gone bad and they have
replaced them free of charge. I believe they advertise a lifetime
warranty.  Xtals do go bad!



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Cliff Heidorn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 200XLT Modification
Date: 24 Feb 1996 06:11:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4gma5n$[e-mail]>

I have the mod for the 200xlt where the resistor is
removed, but it will not have any effect.  A friend
did his and his mods told him to power it up after
with a series of keypad entries to reset it?  Any
ideas??



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:39 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Cellular Frequencies???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <4gdtjk$[e-mail]> <2177cc$22d27.3cd@vertigo> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 06:36:11 GMT

Gabe ([e-mail]) writes:
> In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
> (Mistie Mullarkey) wrote:
>
>> Buddy Trader ([e-mail]) writes:
>> >
>> > Set the lower limit on your 2006 to 868.95 Mhz and the upper limit to
>> > 895.98 and search between these freqs.
>
>  My scanner won't pick up these freqs but I have heard stuff that sounds
> like phone conversations on freqs >896.1125 Do some cell phones xmit out
> of the 'accepted' range of cell phones?

No. Your scanner is picking up the Image frequencies.

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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:40 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Greg Dolkas)
Subject: Icom R-7000 repair help!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 07:49:59 GMT


Subject: Icom R-7000 repair help!
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Summary:
Keywords:


I have an Icom R-7000 receiver which has freaked out.  Turn it on, and the
display goes nuts. It has a mind of its own, blinking and switching bands and
modes.  Quite a sight to see, but not very functional.

My first thougth was that my recent replacement of the memory backup battery
broke something, but I seem to recall that the DC-DC board had some sort of
design problem with an underrated capacitor.  I can't find a reference to
the exact fix in my files; does anyone have a copy of the relevant info?

Thanks!

Greg  KO6TH


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Iain L. Taylor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ACARS, What's the best setup ?
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 11:20:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4gmsak$[e-mail]>
References: <4gce2j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Mike Baranowski <[e-mail]> wrote:

>In article <4gce2j$[e-mail]> Mark 7996, [e-mail]
>writes:
>>ACARS, What's the best setup ?

>Yes, ACARS is new...  I heard that some new equipment is currently being
>developed, so you might want to wait a little bit longer.

Not really that new, Mike, soon celebrates it's 20th. birthday. See my
web site for some ACARS info
http://www.u-net.com/~morfis/preacars.htm is an index to the site.

>-Mike Baranowski
> [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:42 1996
From: [e-mail](Chris Halladay)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ:SF Bay Area Freqs
Date: 24 Feb 1996 12:10:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4gmv85$[e-mail]>

      I have a request. I would like to receive the frequencies for the
following agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area:

     1)Oakland Police
     2)Oakland Fire
     3)San Jose Police
     4)San Jose Fire
     5)Milpitas Police
     6)Milpitas Fire

     I would also like to receive the 9,10, & 11 codes used by each agency.


     I would prefer to have this information emailed to me.

     With thanks,
     Chris Halladay ([e-mail])
     Castro Valley,CA


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:43 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 24 Feb 1996 12:41:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4gn12b$[e-mail]>

Did you try checking to see if Radio Shack can order it? They also have a list

of mfgs. 800 #s to put you in touch with the mfg.

                                 73
                            Mike KC5GJN


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Seymour Dupa)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: 24 Feb 1996 13:19:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4gn38v$[e-mail]>
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]>

Phil Owen ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Why would anyone want to monitor fast food joint frequencies? Is this

  For the same reason mountain climbers climb mountains - because they
are there.



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  but if you do it right, once is enough.        **
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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:45 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (John Wierzbicki)
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
References: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4geaba$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 14:01:24 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

In article <4geaba$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Frank Geluso) write
s:
|> [e-mail] (John Wierzbicki) wrote:
|>
|> >In article <4gc2s6$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mark L9) wr
ites:
|> >|> What is the big deal about listening to cellular? You won't be able to
|> >|> hear complete calls and it's totally by chance what you'll hear anyway!
|> >|> You can't possible get a scanner that you can program all the possible
|> >|> cellular frequencies in, anyway, and the damn thing would never be able
 to
|> >|> scan them!
|>
|> >Sure enough, AOL.
|>
|> Damn Scanners!!!  Hey.. I got an idea. How about if they had a feature
|> which let you search through a specified range of frequencies!!!!
|>

Isn't a model like that coming out sometime around May?

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*   the label says "concentrate", you might be a redneck. *
*                                    --Jeff Foxworthy--   *
*                                                         *
*   John L. Wierzbicki                    Senior Engineer *
*   [e-mail]          Centerville, Va. *
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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael C. Tiernan)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WiNRADiO - A scanner on a PC card
Date: 24 Feb 1996 14:48:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4gn8fa$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

David Feustel <[e-mail]> wrote:
 > Richard Mclachlan ([e-mail]) wrote:
 > :    WiNRADiO - A SW receiver/scanner on a PC card
 > : There is now a [demo] program of the front panel controls
 > [...]
 > Following that link takes me to an info page on Demon.
        Yea, I told them this and they can't reproduce it.  They've got
        a space in the URL and they say that they can't find it.  :)

        I just did it again too.  :)
--
        << MCT >>                       [e-mail]
        Michael C Tiernan               BBN HARK Systems Corporation
        Customer Support Engineering    70 Fawcett Street  MS: 14/1A
        Phone: [phone]        Cambridge MA 02138 USA


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Roger W. Taylor Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best sub $200 handheld scanner?
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 02:00:41 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


I purchased my Pro-51 yesterday on sale for $199.
I also own a Pro-49 and and AC2500


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:48 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (RON ROTH)
Subject: _Pro-26 Mods/Specs_
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (RON ROTH)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 02:23:00 GMT

 For those who sent for 800 MHz and back-light mods, and whose mail
 I received before the 21st of Feb, I have sent out a second package
 with an additional mod that extends the battery life another 2-3
 hours.  For those whose mail I received after the 21st, the package
 will automatically include all four mods.

 I found that when using rechargeable batteries with the Pro-26, the
 warning beep and BATT Lo indicator appear when the voltage drops to
 about 4.75V, and at 4.55V the scanner cuts out prematurely, even
 though there is lots of battery power left.
 By removing R515 on the logic board, one will not get that annoying
 beep any longer (neither will the BATT Lo indicator appear), and the
 scanner will continue to operate for an additional 2-3 hours before
 cutting out.  As the Pro-26 approaches about 4V, its sensitivity and
 voice clarity starts to decline, at which time one can recharge the
 unit, or continue to listen at lower volume levels until the scanner
 cuts out.
 If someone *does* prefer the warning beep and BATT Lo indicator, but
 likes the extra hours of listening, then replacing R515 with a higher
 value of around 27k Ohms will still prevent the scanner from cutting
 out prematurely, while the beep and BATT LO indicator kick in later
 at a lower voltage level of around 4.3 Volts.
 Since there are surface-mount components involved, this procedure
 though requires better than casual soldering skills.

 How fast the batteries discharge depends of course on the listening
 volume, whether the back-light is being used, and on the frequencies
 programmed in.  Here is a list of (approximate) squelched current
 levels at 5V for various (approximate) frequency ranges:

   0       MHz ............. 80mA   311-375  MHz ....... 108-110mA
   25-29   MHz ............. 85mA   376-399  MHz ....... 113-114mA
   29-107  MHz .......... 78-80mA   400-511  MHz ........... 107mA
   108-136 MHz .......... 83-84mA   512-805  MHz ......... 80-81mA
   137-224 MHz .......... 77-79mA   806-900  MHz ........... 104mA
   225-249 MHz ............. 82mA   900-1011 MHz ....... 102-104mA
   250-310 MHz ............. 86mA  1012-1300 MHz ....... 104-107mA

 * Ron Roth
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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (James Acker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: $200-300 base
Date: 25 Feb 1996 02:56:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4goj5m$[e-mail]>

Pro 2036 are now clearing out at $198.00,are they worth it?

Thanks,Jim



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:50 1996
From: Ed Walsh <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 07:37:01 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]> <4gn38v$[e-mail]>

>  Why would anyone want to monitor fast food joint frequencies?

I enjoy monitoirng the freq's mainly because of the conversations
between the employees.  They will often talk about their dates, what
customers look like and such.  About a year ago I went to a McD's that
had a double drive-thru window.  I paid at the first window and then
heard the girl say "Jenny, watch out, the guy in the Taurus is in a
really bad mood".  So, when I got to the pick-up window I really turned
on the charm and was in a GREAT mood.  I drove off and heard Jenny tell
the other that I was great to her and that she must have caused my bad
mood towards her.

Anyone else have funny stories of monitoring fast food?


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:52 1996
From: "Sean P. Watts" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Favorite Scans
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 10:18:16 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gls9c$[e-mail]>

On Sat, 24 Feb 1996, SS wrote:

> I would like some opinions on what people like to scan. Forget the every
> popular cellular and cordless stuff. What else to people scan? Any great
> frequencies?  I just got my first scanner and would like to learn how and wh
at
> you "experts" listen to.  Mine is a Pro-43. I would also like opinions on th
e
> most efficient way to deal with banks? How do YOU have your's arranged?
>
> Thanks!!!
>
>


  I myself always tune in to the airport, police, fire, and medical.  I
sometimes tune in the local traffic reports and tv stations.  My scanner
has 100 channels split into 10 channel blocks, so I usually keep the
police in one block, fire in another, and so on.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (TristTom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC3000xlt cellular question
Date: 25 Feb 1996 10:47:10 -0500
Message-ID: <4gq09u$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (TristTom)

I understand the BC3000xlt can receive cellular fine via the image
frequencies.  My question is-can it receive the entire cell band? or just
part of it?  thanks


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Arnie B.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: CB is CB (was: No Code = No Brain = CB)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 13:14:04 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

While there are countless obnoxious idiots playing with CB, it may be here
to stay.   It has it's purpose, as well as many limitations.

I have one and use it "on the road" on long trips.  It can be entertaining
and helpful.  It can also be frustrating when lots of "wanna-be's" are all
trying to do what they think is fun, important, or just act like a--holes.
Truckers can provide helpful info, and there are a few jerks among them
too.  It's like walking down a street - you meet all types.  There are a
few CB'rs who do have a life, and don't devote it to the CB, like me.  I
probably turn mine on 2-3 times a year on the open highway.  When I was
12, I wanted to play with it all the time.

In comparison, there are some "scanner nuts" who might sit for 4-5 hours
at a time listening to the scanner.  They might know how many traffic
citations were issued in an afternoon, but fail to realize that things are
happening in the real world, country, state, etc. (Or even in their own
home.)

Licensed radio operators also come in different types.  Some have elite
attitudes: they think that because they "got their ticket", they are
better than CB'ers.  Some realize that there are a few real humans who
might be on a CB for road informaton, and some of them are Ham operators -
some are not.

I think more time ought to be spent on positive things and helping others
and sharing information than knocking the underdog.  I'm just tired of
seeing a topic knocking CB day after day after day.  Maybe now, after I
spewed all this garbage (forgive me), the topic that ought to be dead will
die.

That's just my 2 cents worth...

And I will not end this with "73's".....


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:56 1996
From: Paul Bastian <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ACARS, What's the best setup ?
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 17:13:27 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gce2j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gmsak$[e-mail]> <4gnjj3$[e-mail]>

Robert Barker wrote:
>
> Will Message Tracker do ACARS?  I tried it but the signal has to
> be good?

        CQ Magazine has an ad for a Stand Alone unit that will pick up
ACARS.  AEA is the company and they have the AEA ACARS which comes with
Demodulator & Software.  Not price listed but should be much cheaper than
the Universal M-400 unit.

        Paul



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:57 1996
From: Nick Edwards <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 900MHZ Cordless Phones
Date: 25 Feb 1996 17:22:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4gq5sk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Many cordless phones operate n the 902-928 MHz range whick is shared w/many lo
w
power devices & the 33 centimeter amateur radio band. A few of these phones, s
uch as
the Escort 9000, use advanced spread spectrum technology which makes monitorin
g with
a scanner impossible.

Article from ScanFan Magazine 6th Edition p. 335

Hope this helps :)

Scan on,

Nick



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Pasi Tuomi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Comments needed: IC-R100
Date: 25 Feb 1996 17:37:52 +0200
Message-ID: <4gpvog$[e-mail]>

How does the IC-R100 perform ?
How about aviation band and AM, is the sensitivity good enough ?
How fast is the scanner ?
Any other comments ?

        Thanks, Pasi, OH3NPS, OH5NPS



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:13:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Ham Crap
Date: 25 Feb 1996 17:38:31 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gq6qn$[e-mail]>

Is it just me, or are the rest of you also sick of seeing all this ham
radio "Code vs No-Code" and "No-Code = No-Brain" garbage crossposted all
over the scanner newsgroups?

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:00 1996
From: "Marie H. McDonough" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in your car illegal?
Date: 25 Feb 1996 18:27:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4gq9lv$[e-mail]>
References: <4gb99a$[e-mail]> <4gdu3o$hme$[e-mail]>

To my knowledge, it is illegal to have a portable scanner in Indiana
unless you have a licence, i.e. ham licence.  I don't see what one has
to do with the other, but that is what I hear.

Paul McDonough
evansville, In




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tony Raymond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PL TONES/BEARCAT 760
Date: 25 Feb 1996 18:53:02 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gqb6e$[e-mail]>

I would like to find a little information concerning different PL Tones
for the same frequency. On my Bearcat 760 do I need to buy a PL board or
will I hear transmissions on bith tones such as a frequency used by the
Washington State Patrol in different parts of the State. HELP!
-
  TONY RAYMOND  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lynn Gustafson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-43
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 20:45:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqb01$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ebf0t$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4edrut$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Jerry Dallal) wrote:

>Hey, I'm not looking for an argument.  You wrote
>"Then the PRO-43 was among
>the first to appear with "RadioShack" instead of "Realistic".  Those
>carried an "A" in the serial number."

I am not sure where you found that information but it is not true.  I
have a PRO-43 that has radio shack on it and it does not have an a in
the serial number.  You might have the serial number mixed up with the
FCC ID number.

the pro-43 that are modifiable are the ones with AA020-300 in the FCC
ID the ones with AA020-300A are not modifable





From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:03 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Ham Crap
Date: 25 Feb 1996 21:27:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqk8r$[e-mail]>
References: <4gq6qn$[e-mail]>

In article <4gq6qn$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) wrote:
>Path:
news.cis.okstate.edu!news.ksu.ksu.edu!news.physics.uiowa.edu!math.ohio-state.e
du!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!
in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet
>From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
>Subject: Ham Crap
>Date: 25 Feb 1996 17:38:31 GMT
>Organization: Prodigy Services Company  1-800-PRODIGY
>Lines: 6
>Distribution: world
>Message-ID: <4gq6qn$[e-mail]>
>NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com
>X-Newsreader: Version 1.2
>Status: N
>
>Is it just me, or are the rest of you also sick of seeing all this ham
>radio "Code vs No-Code" and "No-Code = No-Brain" garbage crossposted all
>over the scanner newsgroups?
>
>-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-
>


No I agree with you but these are the same kind of people you hear on 14.313.
You get it everywhere you go.

                                73
                            Mike KC5GJN



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Risney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Favorite Scans
Date: 25 Feb 1996 21:45:32 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gql9s$[e-mail]>
References: <4gls9c$[e-mail]>

As wierd as people may think, I like listening to the T.V  "cue"
broadcast,
where you can hear the studio talking to the remotes and such.

Also, the FBI and Secret Service is fun.  If you do not live in a huge
metropolitan area such as LA/Orange county, It most likely would be
reeeaallly slow!

As far as "channel management",  I sort like items by banks.  CHP in
the first two banks,  Orange County Sheriff/Police in another, Fire in
one and so on.  I leave bank #10 open for temporary stuff, like the
police
in a city I do not visit often.  Or the repeater that carries the Space
Shuttle
while it is up and about.

If your Pro-43 is able to be modified for cellular you should go for it!
Lots of wild trash that is entertaining when all else fails!!
( Of course being illegal, I have not actually participated in that
activity.
Just heresay!!!)



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Risney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Ham Crap
Date: 25 Feb 1996 21:47:30 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gqldi$[e-mail]>
References: <4gq6qn$[e-mail]>

All this talk about Ham has made me hungry! Think I'll grab a
sandwich!



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Risney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Problem for "experts" in scanning and shortwave!
Date: 25 Feb 1996 21:53:46 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gqlpa$[e-mail]>
References: <mattera.824931430@nautilus> <4glsbf$[e-mail]>

I did not read the previous notes, but do you have a cordless phone?
Those are the base freq's that are commonly used.  The handset
uses another set of freq's.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Risney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: 25 Feb 1996 21:59:38 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gqm4a$[e-mail]>
References: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4geaba$[e-mail]> <4gj55n$[e-mail]> <4glh96$[e-mail]>

SUBJECT: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
I have said the same thing about people who watch "soap's"
on TV!!  At least the trash I hear on cellular (or should I say "have
heard
about ") is real life!  Nothing like that late night phone call from
a overdue husband trying to explain where he is!!

Or as is done in The LA/Orange county areas [and many others]]
the police often use cellular to talk about stuff they want to keep
"private"!!

I often hear both sides and if you scan up or down you can often follow
callers from cell to cell.

And last, when you pick up someone calling a 1-900 slut line,
that saves 5 bucks a minute!!!

Anyway why does anyone listen to anything??  It is just human nature
to be curious!!




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:07 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 25 Feb 1996 22:21:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqne0$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <[e-mail]>, Jim Daneke <[e-mail]> writes:
>[e-mail]@onramp.net wrote:
>> What kind of a BONEHEAD is so obsessed with HISTORY that they seek
>> to make modern electronics professionals and hobbyists learn the
>> trade of the old telegraph operators of the 1800's?  In terms of
...
>> C. McCane

a bonehead who will be spending his time defending his designs and application
s
against previous patents and defending his patents against prior art claims.

>Sounds like you're pretty impressed with yourself!

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rhymepayz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Metal whip antenna from R.S.
Date: 25 Feb 1996 22:39:11 -0500
Message-ID: <4gra0v$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Rhymepayz)

The RS metal whip works pretty good for cordless phones and cellular
(better than a standard whip) but of course, no whip can outperform a good
base antenna.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:09 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Here's A Place to Find Mods...
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 22:43:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqomt$[e-mail]>


Hey ALL - For anyone searching for mods on thier scanners etc.  look
no further than the Oakland FTP site...

oak.oakland.edu/pub/ham_radio/mods/

This place has several directories from which you can find mods for
most any scanner/radio...remember that any scanner 'manufactured'
after April 1994 is designed to not be easily modifiable if at all.

Johnny



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Nelson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work?
Date: 25 Feb 1996 22:50:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqp33$[e-mail]>
References: <4f5puj$[e-mail]> <4g2g44$[e-mail]> <4gcngb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Brian varine ([e-mail]) wrote:
: > >
: > >However, transmitting on any RF frequency for which you are not authorize
d
: > >can certainly lead to FCC intervention.....   and THAT would cost FAR mor
e
: > >than anything the police can cost you....

: Hmmm, you know I wonder how a device can be illegal if it meets FCC Regs?
: It could be that most people (ie Cops) just assume they are illegal. I
: haven't seen anything that would make a jammer illegal if it complied
: with FCC power levels.

Read the paragraph you quoted, that is one reason why it is illegal. Another
is the statute regarding "intentional interference". Both are FCC regulations
mandated by congress.

Bill


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Nelson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cheeky 4  Announcing a Big Cheek
Date: 25 Feb 1996 23:00:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqpms$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:

: Here ye here ye.  Watch this space for the really big big new and improved
: Cheek.  Including such items as:

What's wrong - not enough guts to take responsibility for your own comments?

Please people, let's not get another flame-fest going. I suspect that this
person has lost (or will soon lose) his anonymous posting privileges.

Bill Nelson


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:12 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: I need Bearcat200 mods
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 23:08:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqtmm$[e-mail]>

  I need some modification info for my Bearcat 200.  I already have
cell phones and increased the scan rate.  I've heard there is a mod to
decrease battery consumption and to take out some of the other blocks.
  Any information would be greatly appreciated.
  Thank you
   Gary Parks (KE6RTY)
    [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:13 1996
From: Greg Gilbert <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Timer
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 23:21:43 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hello All: I know this is a little out of the the subject area but; I am
looking for a 7 day a week; 14 ON/OFF times; digital AC plug in timer.
RS (Micronta CAT #63-889) was made a few years back. It is no longer
made. I used it to time SWl/Scanner programs. Any ideas for an update
would be appreciated. Thanks for your interest. BTU Greg


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Mitchell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Free classified Ads at Ham Radio Online
Date: 26 Feb 1996 04:33:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4grd7d$[e-mail]>

We've added free "classified" ads to our freeware Ham Radio Online
international "magazine" web site. We also have original feature stories,
international ham radio newsletters, broadcast/SWL info, REAL-TIME world-wide
propagation resources including MUFs, aurora, geomagnetic field conditions and
tons more stuff.

The March stories will begin by the end of the coming weekend. Stop on by
and check out the new Ham Radio Online Interactive section - where you can
add your own messages and your own ads, DX announcements, VHF band openings
or whatever.

Please enjoy,
73, Ed, KF7VY

------------------------
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http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:16 1996
From: ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 audio clipping/narrow I.F. mod
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 15:02:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4gshvc$[e-mail]>
References: <4g8ccc$[e-mail]> <4gr953$[e-mail]>

Heikki Koivusaari <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>I have designed a switching scheme that allows the user to select
>>the stock 12KHz AM filter or the narrow SSB 4.0KHz while still in
>>the AM mode. I have found this to make a BIG difference when trying
>>to receive a weak shortwave station next to a very strong one.
>>The only part required is a switch and some wire.
>>My mod has no effect on the use of the DS8000 speech inversion accessory.
>>
>>Send me email if interested.
>>
>>Ken
>>[e-mail]
>

>   Sure, i'd be intrested to see your design.... Also, what software are
>you using with your AR8000?
> here's my E-MAIL address.

>[e-mail]

>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How is the <30Mhz monitoring?  Do you use an external antenna?


Thanks again

NG
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tom Allebrandi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequencies on TV band wireless mics?
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 16:04:21 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi!

A number of wireless mics operate on frequencies in the TV audio range.
Does anyone have a list of the frequencies that are actually used?

In particular, I'm looking for

        8-2     8-20     8-23     12-2     12-20

Thanks!

--- Tom
Tom Allebrandi
Frontline Test Equipment  |  TA Software Systems  | Valparaiso, IN USA
[e-mail]       |  [e-mail]         | [phone]


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:18 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Which is better? Pro
From: [e-mail] (Ron Roth)
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4grgja$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 20:17:00 -0500

G >  <[e-mail]> writes:
G >  Since I originated this post, I feel the need to fill you all in.
G >  I actually went out and purchased a Pro26.  It was AWFUL!
G >  Very sensitive to pager broadcasts.  Very difficult to hear when
G >  driving in the car--even at maximum volume.  I returned it.
G >  Then a kind soul put me onto Durham Radio in Ontario.   A week
G >  later I had my replacement Pro43 and I am very happy with it...
--
 Maybe that particular Pro-26 was a lemon.  When I got my first '26,
 it had some problems as well (new out of the box).  Then I tried out
 the display model in the store and it was perfect, so I kept that one
 instead.  Yes, the audio could be better, and although it personally
 doesn't bother me that much, I'm looking into improving it.  Despite
 that, I like the Pro-26 _a lot_ for all its other great features,
 including its small size and weight, and especially with the mods
 done.
 Of all the BC and RS handheld scanners I've tried, I haven't found
 one yet that does exceptionally well with pagers or image rejection.
 The trade-off would invariably be either size, weight, cost, and/or
 reduced frequency coverage.

 * Ron Roth
---
 * RoseReader 2.10b P003228 Entered at [CRS]


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Estabrooks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-43 Question
Date: 26 Feb 1996 20:46:52 -0500
Message-ID: <4gtnqc$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Estabrooks)

I have a Pro-43 with the # of FCC ID: AA020-300 and Serial # 067596.
The manufacture date inside is 7A3.

Is this unit modifiable?

Also, I read a rumor in this conference that if I were to send my unit in
for repair
(under warranty), will RS replace my "board" with one that is NOT
modifiable?

Thanks


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Help on finding/creating custom? mobile antenna.
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 22:19:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4gtb4g$[e-mail]>
References: <4ga39g$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Mike) wrote:

>I'm looking to add a multi-band scanner antenna (30Mhz - 900Mhz) to my car
>(station wagon with LOTS of ground-plane area!!).

>The thing I would like to accomplish is to keep it under 24" in length so I
>don't destroy my new garage doors every time I pull the car in.  I know this
>may be a dumb reason to some of you, but the less painting I have to do, the
>better :-)

>I'm willing to try and experiment with making one or if you know of one that
>already exists, great.

>Any help is greatly appreciated.  Thanks.  (e-mail is appreciated too).



>Mike


Hi Mike

I used to have an old UPS truck with the fiberglass top and built an
antenna that tuned from about 20 MHz all the way up to about 1500 MHz,
just guessing at the numbers, more likely a little less, let's say 30
MHz up to 1200 MHz to be on the safe side.

The antenna was very very simple and included it's own ground plane,
out of necessity to the fiberglass top of the truck, but assume it
would work on a metal vehicle as well since the ground plane was to
shield.

The antenna consists primarily of two metal disks, the bottom disk is
32 inches in diameter and the top disk is 22-3/4 inches in diameter.
The space between the bottom disk and top disk is exactly 5/8 inch.

The coax is connected to the very center of each disk, center
conductor to the top disk and shield to the bottom disk.

I used 1/4 inch welded wire fabric for construction, however, solid
aluminum or even wire to a loop frame would work as well.

The two plates do not connect electrically, they are separated by
insulators, either one in the center on rigid material or around the
perimiter on flimsy material.  I used nylon bolts with pieces of 3/8
diameter PVC tube for the insulators between the plates.

This antenna cannot be used for transmission purposes as constructed,
however a similar version using a 32 inch diameter by 32 inch high
cone measured on the hypontenous as the bottom plate (now cone) will
work fine on both 2 meters and 440 with an SWR under 1.8 - 1

Again, the cone can be constructed of welded wire fabric, solid
aluminum or even wire to a formed ring.

TTUL
Gary





From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sherri Sharpe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC170XLT MOD
Date: 26 Feb 1996 23:39:03 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gtgan$[e-mail]>

I need information on modifying a BC170XLT to receive 800MHZ ,
particularly
mobile phone ranges.


-
  SLS  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (inquiziter)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless Phones?
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 00:41:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4gtjrq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4em4jv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fkv8c$[e-mail]> <4g6vpc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

craig todd gafah <[e-mail]> wrote:

>There are different Cordless Phone Freq for different countries......

YES     Craig your are 100% correct
for instants  here in the UK  the base unit is on 1.2  - 1.8 mhz
and the hand sets  transmit  on  49mhz    ( legal versions )
Tandy (    UK's   radio shack  division ) had to modifi and is not
allowed to sell certain cordless phone   that would be ok under FCC
rules because of the freq and/ or  output power . before they got
approvel the just re-badged some UK cordless phone

But in  the Republic of Ireland  anything goes :-)
if it works use it     thats  their  rules      ( GREAT)
1.2 mhz  /   30mhz  /   46mhz-50 mhz  70mhz (yes 70
not patching  but phones)  and  900  and scrambled
panasonic and Sanyo make scrambled cordless

god knows how many more freq's

How, Who, Where, Why, What, When, but mostly Why NOT ?



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:24 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Michel Vasquez)
Subject: Re: PRO-2026--Can it be modified?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Michel Vasquez)
References:  <4glds8$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 05:42:33 GMT


Vince ([e-mail]) writes:
> Hi,
>
> I am thinking about buying a new one of these at Radio Shack for $149.99.  C
an
> it be modified for the cellular band?
>
> Thanks!
>

Open unit, locate jumper wire L201, clip it, and voila, full 800MHz in 30k
steps, but it also affects the 'pre-set' scan bands such as police and fire.

Mike [former owner of PRO-2026 mobile]
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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Alan Frisbie)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAFD WEBSITE...NEW URL & UPDATE
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 27 Feb 96 08:52:25 PST

On 18-Feb-1996, Brian Humphry <[e-mail]> wrote:

> LOS ANGELES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
>
> http://www.ci.la.ca.us/dept/LAFD/index.html
                              ^^^^

Please note that "LAFD" is CASE SENSITIVE.   It simply
will not work in lower case.   It took me quite a while
to figure this out.

Brian, perhaps you could suggest to your webmaster that he/she
either reconfigure your site to not be case sensitive, or to
have two versions of the data.

Also, there seems to be a problem when displaying the list
of fire stations, at least when using Netcom's Netcruiser.
Perhaps you could ask your webmaster to take a look at this.

Thanks for being so open with information about the LAFD.
I wish that your counterparts in the LAPD were like this.

--  Alan E. Frisbie               [e-mail]
--  Flying Disk Systems, Inc.
--  4759 Round Top Drive          [phone] (voice)
--  Los Angeles, CA 90065         [phone] (FAX)


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: 27 Feb 1996 11:39:27 -0600
Message-ID: <4gvfkf$[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Keith Rowland) writes
:

>First a TV antenna is horizontal, most scanners uses use vertical
>polariation. Second, a TV feedline is 75 ohm, your scanner is 50 ohm.
>Third, the lowest frequency your TV antenna is designed for is Channel 2, or
>56 Mhz.

Scanners themselves don't "use" any type of polarization.  It is true
that most of the transmissions in the VHF/UHF spectrum are vertically
polarized but after you consider bounce/reflection of signals, the
horizontal/vertical issue is not real important.  Also, the 75/50 ohm
issue is not important.  Even for transmitting, the 75/50 ohm mismatch
is acceptable at low power levels.

>However, even with these differences, it still may work better than the
>rubber duck antennna at ground level. It can't hurt to try. You'll probably
>find different perfromance comparisons depending upon frequency.

Agreed.

David


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:27 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS: AR3000A Unblocked scanner
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 14:06:53 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gskmk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Jim Shaffer, Jr. wrote:
>
> In article <4gskmk$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Dennis L. Pearson
) writes:
> >   What does "unblocked" mean?
>
> In the U.S., it's illegal to listen to telephone conversations.  In their
> infinite wisdom, the government has decreed that it is also illegal to
> sell scanners capable of receiving the cellular band.  Don't ask me why
> the conventional portable phone bands are still legal, but as far as I
> know they are.


Jim:

Last time I read the law, it was still legal to own a Cellular capable scanner
.  You could also
sell it.  I belive the law only applied to importing additional Cellular capab
le radios into the
U.S. after the law was passed.

When you think about it, maybe it's illegal to own a Cellular phone!  :)

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:28 1996
From: Joseph Cardani <Joseph [e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Icom R-7000 repair help!
Date: 27 Feb 1996 14:20:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4gv3uj$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Greg,

I would return the R-7000 to ICOm for expert repair. The 7000 is too nice to p
lay around
with! And as you probably know, the radio is difficult  to replace.


I own one along with a R-7100. The bad news is  that ICOM  repair   takes abou
t 1 month
turn around time from the time they receive the unit in Washington State.



Good Luck,

Joe Cardani



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:29 1996
From: [e-mail](?)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: crystals
Date: 27 Feb 1996 14:29:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4gv4gn$[e-mail]>
References: <4ggmsl$[e-mail]> <4giel7$[e-mail]> <4gm8qj$[e-mail]>

In <4gm8qj$[e-mail]> Rick McGaver
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Try ICM out of Shawnee Mission KS.  JAN XTALS are Guaranteed for X
amount
>of months..  I have used ICM's and they have gone bad and they have
>replaced them free of charge. I believe they advertise a lifetime
>warranty.  Xtals do go bad!
>
What's a crystal? :)


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (PjB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cheeky 4  Announcing a Big Cheek
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 16:42:08 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gqpms$[e-mail]>

In article <4gqpms$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bill Nelson) wrote:

> [e-mail] wrote:
>
> : Here ye here ye.  Watch this space for the really big big new and improved
> : Cheek.  Including such items as:
>
> What's wrong - not enough guts to take responsibility for your own comments?
>
> Please people, let's not get another flame-fest going. I suspect that this
> person has lost (or will soon lose) his anonymous posting privileges.
>
> Bill Nelson

Amen. Been nice and quiet lately.....lets hope it stays that way.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 27 Feb 1996 16:47:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4h055l$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]>

Internationl Communications treaties still require the Morse code for
any one wanting to operate in the HF bands 160-10 meters. There are
plenty of U.S hams that have petitioned the FCC to drop the code requirement
but the FCC has rejected all such proposals. Things have changed though
at least there is no code requirement for the VHF and higher bands.
I started as a No Code Tech but quickly upgraded so I could operate on the HF
bands.

                                       Rick Horwitz, AB7FH


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (salavi)
Newsgroups: misc.forsale.non-computer,alt.forsale,comp.forsale,misc.forsale,va.forsale,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,triangle.radio,rec.radio.cb,rec.autos.marketplace,rec.autos.misc,alt.autos,milw.forsale.autos,nj.market.autos,nc.charlotte.forsale,dc.forsale.misc,dc.forsale,atl.forsale
Subject: Re: +++ Bearcat BCT-2 Scanner/Detector for sale +++
Date: 27 Feb 1996 16:47:04 -0500
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4gvu4o$[e-mail]>


        I have a Bearcat BCT-2 Multi band Scanner (that I have hardly used)
        for sale.

        It's a pretty neat device in that not only you can just punch in the
        state that you are in (and it picks up Police, Highway Patrol, DOT,
        weather, etc.) It also alerts you to the presence of radio waves in
        the vicinity (has a large red light and beeps). That way it offers
        protection from Vascar, airplanes, etc). It retails for $250+ and
        mine looks brand new. Includes cigarett lighter plug, mounting
        brakets, car radio antenna splitter/and wire antenna (that attaches
        to your windshield with small suction cups).

        $$ Best Offer.

        >>> Please include this message for reference <<<
        ======  S. Alavi  [[e-mail]]  [phone] (H)  ========



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:33 1996
From: Fred <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 18:00:06 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


> [e-mail]@onramp.net wrote:
> >
> > Listen to a new world technologist's attitude that's shared by most:
> >
> > I'm an electronics engineer, a member of the IEEE, and a computer
> > network architect. I like radio and analog electronics as a hobby.
> > I use the 2M band on a regular basis and that includes auto patch
> > and repeater services. I do not have ANY KIND of FCC license although
                           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Make note of this statement!!!!!!!!!!

> > I might get one if I have the time to waste. One thing is for
> > sure:
> >         I WILL NEVER TAKE A TEST ON MORSE CODE!!!!!!!!!!!
Much selfserving BS has been snipped out here to shorten things.

> >
> > Now, to change the subject a bit, I don't ever want to be called
> > an "amatuer radio operator" - what a pathetic label. I got my
> > general class professional ticket while I was in the Navy,
   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Now, what did that statement say a bit earlier in this tirade???? Then
how the hell could he have a General Class Radio/Telephone Oerators
ticket from his US Navy days if he has no kind of FCC license.  This is
starting to sound like a wimp that cannot even grasp the concept of any
kind of personal effort.  BTW--when I was in the Navy you got a
Radio/Telegraph Operators license as was required by Maritime law for
shipboad radio OPs.  You hadda know morse to get that!!!!!!!!!!!  Good
thing I got a pair of hip boots to wear.  It's getting pretty deep.

> > C. McCane

Fred

Fred Peerenboom
internet: [e-mail]
Amateur Radio: ke8tq@n8acv.#day.oh.usa.noam
BTW-- We run a 19.2 Kb packet backbone network here linking a big chunk
of the state of Ohio.  What do you do for the hobby of personal, amateur,
ham or what ever you wish to call it, radio??????????  Besides spout off
about how great you are and how you enjoy breaking the FCC regs as to
transmitter operations by unlicensed operators.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Hornett)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro 43 reset?
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 19:41:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4gvnd4$[e-mail]>

My pro 43  is acting strange......ie....enter 142.410 at keypad and
press enter and another freq is displayed (102.395 etc...)
the freq entered is sometimes correct and sometimes comes up as
garbage...


is there any reset...memory clear function ??????


Help

Dave



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:35 1996
From: Joseph Cardani <Joseph [e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: San Diego/Mercy Air/Airlife
Date: 27 Feb 1996 22:13:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4gvvn0$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gojop$[e-mail]>

Why not call  the Mercy Air business number, and ask the communications superv
isor what frequency
they use. I don't mean to be smart, but I got alot of my information by just a
sking.
Normally, the communications personnel know the frequencies that are used. Mos
t times thay
are glad to assist! Fire and Medical information is much easier to obtain than
 law enforcement.



Joe Cardani




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Borzelleri)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS-Uniden scanner accessories
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 23:22:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4h044d$[e-mail]>

I have large quantities of new Uniden mobile power cords,brackets,cig.
lighter plugs, rf adapters, & AC adapters.   MAKE OFFER
Steve Borzelleri
Sutter Buttes 2-Way
P.O. Box 3419.
Yuba City, CA 95992
916.674.7532
Fax [phone]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:37 1996
From: "David J. Sampson" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 23:24:50 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gq6ln$[e-mail]>

If I split the feed for my TV system in my house between the TV antenna
and the scanner antenna, will this work effectively?


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:38 1996
From: Danny Banister <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WTB: AR8000
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 00:56:27 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gq9sn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

SWW wrote:
>
> > I just purchased an AR8000 from Javiation.  I could not be more pleased.
> >  They performed the crystal replacement mod for me before they shipped
> > the radio ($15 and money well spent.)  Also, the UK version is not
> > blocked in the cellular range.
> >What was your total cost?
>
> Thanks


What is the crystal replacement mod for the AR8000?  Anyone know the
details?


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:38 1996
From: Danny Banister <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WTB: AR8000
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 00:58:56 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Danny Banister wrote:
>
> Anyone have suggestions on the best place to purchase an AR8000?
> --
>  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> | Danny Banister                        |WK email: [e-mail]     |
> | Texas Instruments Incorporated        |HM email: [e-mail]  |
> | 13353 Floyd Road , MS 345             |WK phone: [phone]        |
> | Dallas, Texas 75265                                                  |
> |"Statements made here are my personal opinions; I do NOT speak for TI"|
>  ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Many people suggested Javiation.  Can anyone give me the price you paid
for radio plus shipping, customs duty, ...etc from Javiation to U.S.?

Thanks,
Danny


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:39 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 01:07:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4h09om$[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:

>I have a TV antenna that I don't use anyoore but it is still on top of
>my house. Can I hook up my scanner to the antenna for better reception
>espcially 29-54 mhz?

Works fine.....I don't worry about the horizontal polarization (did
you ever see a horizontally polarized TV transmitter tower?), secondly
i used the existing cable, the 75 ohm mismatch doesn't hurt that much
especially on recieve only applications...and oh yeah, I cheat with
the TV pre-amp.  ....Dan






From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dale Wentz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: help with pro 2037
Date: 28 Feb 1996 01:38:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4h0bn9$[e-mail]>

I just purchased a Radio Shack Pro 2036 scanner. I believe this is is the
same radio as a Bearcat BC 890XLT. I purchased the radio to monitor some
of the local HAM repeaters in the area, but am having problems with some
of the 220 Mhz frequencies.  Once I get the radio in the 220 Mhz band it
will only allow me to make steps of  12.5 or 25 Mhz. The 5 Mhz step is no
longer available. Even if I Manually enter the frequency it will round it
up to the closest 12.5 Mhz. Does anyone know of a MOD for this?

I would also be interested in any other MODs for this scanner., or
Information on where to connect a S Meter.

Thanks for your help in advanced.

[e-mail]
KB9JJA





From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:42 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 28 Feb 1996 01:49:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4h0cal$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gu1vr$[e-mail]>

In article <4gu1vr$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Cliff Pearson) wrote:
>Path:
news.cis.okstate.edu!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!paladin.american.edu!gatech!pirates!c
ssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnu
s.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!db477
>From: [e-mail] (Cliff Pearson)
>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
>Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
>Date: 27 Feb 1996 04:40:27 GMT
>Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
>Lines: 25
>Message-ID: <4gu1vr$[e-mail]>
>References: <[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]>
<[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
<[e-mail]>
>Reply-To: [e-mail] (Cliff Pearson)
>NNTP-Posting-Host: eeyore.ins.cwru.edu
>Status: N
>
>
>I went to a Radio Shack the other day and noticed a new radio
>I'd never seen or heard of before.  I asked the clerk if it was
>a scanner or a shortwave receiver, or what, and she SWORE it was
>a scanner.  I started asking questions about it, like, what's
>the frequency range?  How many channels? Etc.  She didn't know
>as usual.  It turned out the radio was a shortwave general
>coverage receiver.
>
>Radio Shack employees are stupid.  I've never been in a Radio
>Shack where anyone could help me with ANYTHING.  They know what
>TV's, VCR's and cellular phones are, but thet couldn't answer
>anything about them.  One guy tried to tell me that a cellular
>phone could be used in your house as a portable cordless phone.
>
>"Hi welcome to Radio Shack, may I help you?"
>"Yes, do you sell radios?"
>"Uhhh, let me check, I'm not sure."
>"Well, do you have anything electronic in this store?"
>"I think so, ummmm, do you have a catalog number?"
>"Do you know your butt from a brickwall?"
>"Ummmm, I'm gonna let you talk to my manager, he could
>probably help you with that."
>
>Cliff


Cliff,
Not everyone that works at radio shack knows about radio's or even give's a
shit for that matter. It's not uncommon for a new product to come in the store

and we dont know it's there till someone comes in and see's it and ask's about

it. I personally like radio and related items so the HF reciever cought my
before it ever hit the store. I know there are plenty of guys that work there
that dont know much and thats probably because they havent been there very
long. If they stay very long they usually learn something. If they knew enough

to satisfy everyone on these news groups though they wouldnt be working for
Radio Shack.

  Mike KC5GJN
  Lite'n up


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:43 1996
From: Tom Aldrich <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Ham Crap
Date: 28 Feb 1996 03:49:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4h0jd3$[e-mail]>
References: <4gq6qn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Dan Morisseau) wrote:
>
> In article [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>
> >Is it just me, or are the rest of you also sick of seeing all this ham
> >radio "Code vs No-Code" and "No-Code = No-Brain" garbage crossposted all
> >over the scanner newsgroups?
>
>     Yes! As a mlicnesed ahm myself, I find it EXCEPTIONALLY stupid! Just
> ignore the cretins who want to fight about this issue.
>
>                           Dan Morisseau
>                              N7ZXL
>                    47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W
>                         Elevation: 300'


    Yeah! There are more important things....like spelling!!


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: crystals
Date: 28 Feb 1996 04:10:56 -0500
Message-ID: <4h1670$[e-mail]>
References: <4gv4gn$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

<<What's a crystal?>>  You MUST be kidding!

Seriously? In the OLD days of scanning/monitoring, way before there were
direct-entry programmable scanners, before you had 1000 channels or even
100, there were handheld and base/mobile scanners of 2,3,4, 10, 20
channels that needed a "crystal" for each frequency.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Cliff Pearson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 28 Feb 1996 05:43:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4h0q1u$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gu1vr$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Cliff Pearson)


I need to make a very public apology.  It is not at all comon for
me to use the word "stupid" to describe people, and rarely do I
attack organizations.  Yet, in my diatribe against Radio Shack
in an earlier post, I did both.

This attack against these people was ill-thought out,  impulsive,
and unprovoked.  For this I am truly sorry.  I urge everyone
to please disregard my previous posting.

My assault was the result of impulsiveness combined with a
bad experience with a Radio Shack employee and a bad experience
with my employer earlier that day.  I accept full responsibility
though for my statements.

I also apologiize for having cross-posted the original posting.  I
simply wasn't paying attention to the automatic heading maker of
my newsgroup reader when I made the follow-up post.

This apology is being made solely do to my conscious, no one
has coerced me or enticed me in any way to make it.  In other
words, Radio Shack hasn't e-mailed me. :)

Thanks for allowing me to apologize,

Cliff Pearson


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Cliff Pearson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Favorite Scans
Date: 28 Feb 1996 05:54:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4h0qm8$[e-mail]>
References: <4gls9c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Cliff Pearson)


I have 400 channels in 10 banks of 40.  I've broken them
down as:

1  Police
2  Fire/Emergency
3  Federal agencies (frequent traffic)
4  Aviation
5  Aviation #2
6  Railroad
7  Media (and the ham emergency weather freqs)
8  Extras (things I discover searching)
9  Federal government (non-law enforcement)
0  Federal agencies (law enforcement but infrequent use)

My favorites are the federal law enforcement agencies.  Bank 3 has
ATF, Customs, DEA, FBI, and Secret Service.  Bank 7 is news
remotes and traffic reporters.  Bank 9 has things like HUD, the
U.S. Attorney's Office, the Federal Reserve Bank, etc.  Bank 0
has the FAA, the FCC, the EPA, and the INS.  And some others.

My typical scanning session involves scanning banks 3, 7, and 0.

Cliff


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Carter)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 07:22:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1l03$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g63if$[e-mail]> <4gfhta$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Steve Carter)

>
> Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
>
> [e-mail] (NorthStar Gazer)
> Wed, 21 Feb 1996 19:35:41 GMT
> RAMLink Internet Access Service
>
> Newsgroups:
> rec.radio.scanner
> References:
> <[e-mail]>
<4g63if$[e-mail]>
>
> [e-mail] (Hack Man) wrote:
> >[e-mail] (Jonathan Ho) wrote:
> >>Hi!  Forgive my ignorance, but I was concerned about the security on
my
> >>regular cordless phone and was told by someone that a 900mhz
cordless
> >>phone is not scanable.  Is this true?  Do any of you guys know if
you can
> >>pick-up conversations on a 900mhz cordless?  Thanks for all your
help!
>    Try Cincinnati Microwave's Escort series. All their 900Mhz phones
> are Spread Spectrum. To my knowledge, there aren't any descrambler
> kits out for those phones at all. I've owned my Escort for better than
> a year and haven't ever heard the first blip of my conversations on
> the 900Mhz + range.

Do watch the phone you get.  There are a few 900 MHz analog phones that
can be scanned, then there is the digital and then the spread spectrum.
Neither is scannable by a scanner, although there surely will be someone
somewhere who will work until they can d -> A the signal.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:48 1996
From: Burt Wilson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-2026--Can it be modified?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 09:11:02 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4glds8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

> > I am thinking about buying a new one of these at Radio Shack for $149.99.
 Can
> > it be modified for the cellular band?

> Open unit, locate jumper wire L201, clip it, and voila, full 800MHz in 30k
> steps, but it also affects the 'pre-set' scan bands such as police and fire.

I don't agree. It was possible with the old models but not with the new ones.
Take a
look at the serial number. If it ends with a B it is not possible. The circuit
ry
exists but it is not programmed in the CPU.

Burt


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:49 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: crystals
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 09:23:45 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gv4gn$[e-mail]> <4h1670$[e-mail]>

Mark L9 wrote:
>
> <<What's a crystal?>>  You MUST be kidding!
>
> Seriously? In the OLD days of scanning/monitoring, way before there were
> direct-entry programmable scanners, before you had 1000 channels or even
> 100, there were handheld and base/mobile scanners of 2,3,4, 10, 20
> channels that needed a "crystal" for each frequency.

I still have an old radio shack portable 4ch crystal scanner. Its not as
good as my Pro43 but it still works! Covers air/vhf bands so its good for
things that done change frequency often like local airport towers,
weather, etc. There are still lots of these kicking around but with rsh
and uniden selling simple synthsized scanners for a low as 100$, its hard
to _give_ these crystal scanners away. I know 'cause I tried to sell mine
 a few months back and got NO responses at all :)
--
--------------------------------------------
Southern Ontario Radio News & Broadcast
Engineering homepage:  www.interlog.com/~jmckay
LeBlanc homepage:      www.npsnet.com/leblanc
--------------------------------------------
       (((x)))
          |          "Waddya mean the tower doesnt meet the
          |         current CODE? Its been standing for 20 years!!??!!"
         /|\
       -------
CSA S37-1994 is in effect...does YOUR tower meet the new code?


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Cripps)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Canadian Ski Resorts
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 96 15:07:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1r3o$[e-mail]>

I'm off to Lake Louise, near Calgary in a few weeks. Is it worth taking a
scanner? If so what freqs do the Ski guides/rescue people use.

I know that in Europe the various resorts tend to use amateur equipment
in the 144MHz area.

Thanks in advance.

Dave Cripps



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven Fritts)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: HELP! Need info on Pro 2032 scanner
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 15:39:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1t2b$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


I found a  Pro 2032 scanner in a local shop. Is it  triple conver? Is
it modifiable? Any help/info would be appreciated!!

Thanks,

Steve



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:52 1996
From: [e-mail](?)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC-890 cell mods?
Date: 28 Feb 1996 15:40:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1t14$[e-mail]>

Still looking for the cell mod for this Uniden. Not listed in
oakland.edu/ham(they have evrything but!). One kind person sent me the
mod in a zipped format but after a million tries I gave up unzipping.

A few sentences on how to do it might help, don't know how complex it
is, but I did a couple of BC-205's with no prob.

If you have a fax I'll give you my # and you can call collect.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:53 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden BC55 & BC60
Date: 28 Feb 1996 16:05:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1uh6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I need to know the specs on each of these handheld scanner units.


BC55

BC60


Are they synthesized?
Freq. Range?

Can they be modified?

Anything else that may be helpful.

Scott

Scott Fenstermacher
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Harold G. Peach, Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Service LEARN channel? National? Local?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 16:44:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4h20pl$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ftk3s$[e-mail]> <4g0k0j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gkn96$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

D Stark <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Harold G. Peach, Jr. wrote:

>> >Washington State Patrol calls 155.475 NLEEC ( National Law Enforcement
>> >Emergency Channel).
>>
>> PDs in Kentucky call it "Inter City."  Only dispatchers typically have
>> radios for this frequency and the statewide law enforcement computer
>> network (LINK) has all but made it obsolete, except for the state
>> police.

>       How would a nationwide mutual aid frequency on which any police officer coul
d call
>any other officer or agency for emergency assistance be made "obsolete" by an
y computer network?

The system is not used that way in Kentucky.  Individual officers do
not even have the frequency in their radios.  Instead, the radios are
in the dispatch offices.

In the past the system was used to call other PDs in the same region
without having to use the telephone.  Now that all dispatch centers in
the state are linked by computer the radio system is obsolete.  In
states where it is used by individual officers I would presume the
system is still quite useful.

There are 7+ law enforcement agencies in the county where I live.  I
can see how having a common channel would be useful, but probably not
feasable considering their systems are spread across several bands.
---
Harold
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lawrence Koga)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS:PRO-43 $ 175.00
Date: 28 Feb 1996 17:52:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4h24o4$[e-mail]>

I have a PRO-43 for sale.  The unit can be modified for full 800Mhz.  It
has Ni-Cad batteries.  The instruction book is modified.

The DOWNSIDE:  The unit was purchased new for a "child".  The "child"
decided to put a new paint job on the case.  I took exception to the
paint scheme, so the unit is being sold.  There are white and blue
stripes on the side, the antenna has a white stripe.  The push button
numbers are clear and untouched, but the silkscreen below them are
beginning to fade.

$ 175.00+shipping(I live in Hawaii).

Thanks, Lawrence


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 18:41:02 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gvfkf$[e-mail]>

In article <4gvfkf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (David Horak) write
s:


>Scanners themselves don't "use" any type of polarization.  It is true
>that most of the transmissions in the VHF/UHF spectrum are vertically
>polarized but after you consider bounce/reflection of signals, the
>horizontal/vertical issue is not real important.

Ummm, yea if we were talking HF spectrum, but we are not.  Poloarization is a
big deal. Using a TV antenna for VHF/UHF  try it and see for yourself.  Signal

strength will be way down for most signals received using the horizontal
plane. VHF/UHF signals are not intended to be bounced and
reflected as a way of life before reception.

> Also, the 75/50 ohm issue is not important.

For receiving this seems to hold true.

> Even for transmitting, the
>75/50 ohm mismatch is acceptable at low power levels.

I suppose, especially if you don't want to get any signal out. The lower the
power level the less you have left over after losses.  Antenna matching when
transmitting is important and keeping the power low just decreases the damage.


grh


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:57 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-43 Question
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 19:00:14 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gtnqc$[e-mail]>

Estabrooks wrote:

> Also, I read a rumor in this conference that if I were to send my unit in
> for repair
> (under warranty), will RS replace my "board" with one that is NOT
> modifiable?

I sent mine in for repair Aug. '95 (bad antenna connection).  They did
not change the board.  It came back with full coverage.    Mac


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:58 1996
From: Randall Buxton <#[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: San Diego/Mercy Air/Airlife
Date: 28 Feb 1996 19:49:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2bjd$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gojop$[e-mail]>

The old LifeFlight service used 462.975, which was a repeater.
AirLife uses 462.975 for dispatch, 467.975 for 'copters-to-dispatch.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:14:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Shoes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave:,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PC Shortwave Monitor and ScanBase
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 20:00:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2c95$[e-mail]>

Would someone post or E-Mail the site(s) where I may download the two
subject programs.

A recent fire destroyed many of my possessions, among them most of my
computer disks.  I need to replace these two programs, as I was
testing them and had not really had a chance to work with them.

Or, if someone could provide the same info for a good shortwave
logging program and/or a scanner frequency database program,  I would
be most appreciative.

Thanks in advance for any info.




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (chuck  )
Subject: RE: Poor reception on Pro-34 in 30-50 range
Date: 28 Feb 96 20:10:24 -0800
References: <4gjhfd$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

check the solder connection very carefully.i have had my pro 34 for
about 8 yrs. and i have resolderd mine about 20 time thus far. good
scanner but bad antenna mounting.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:00 1996
From: joe2tpd <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 28 Feb 1996 22:01:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2jci$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Mark L9) writes:
> << TNC connectors>>  TNC = Terminal Node Controller.
 i thought You need one year of Electronics


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:01 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: List of frequence ???
Date: 28 Feb 1996 22:29:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2kvp$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hi all !
I've just bought a smart scanner but I'm desesperatly looking for a list of wh
at
is available in Switzerland between 0 and 1300 Mhz (airplanes, police, broadca
st,
mobil phones, aso).

It would be very usefull for me if you could give me any information.

                                                Thanks !
                                                NICK


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:02 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: List of freq. ?
Date: 28 Feb 1996 22:39:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2ljq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hi all,
I've just received a smart scanner Uniden but I'm desesperately looking for a
list of what is available in Switzerland between 0 and 1300 Mhz.

If would be very usefull for me and my scanner if you could give me any
information.

                                                Thanks,

                                                Nick


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Frank Kelco)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How do I build an RS-232 to CI-V level converter?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 23:16:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2n5q$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

See QST Magazine July 1992 page 37 for construction article including
schematics.
FJK

>In article <[e-mail]>, Glenn Champion
><[e-mail]> wrote:

>> Subject says it all - anyone seen schematics?  I checked OAK and a few
>> other archives with no success.
>>
>> thanks.




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (MarCc88)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Programming cell phones
Date: 28 Feb 1996 23:22:29 -0500
Message-ID: <4h39m5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MarCc88)

If you would like to recieve information and software to programing
cellular phones...Please contact Me>>> at [e-mail]     The kit
includes software and Detailed info on programming all Cellular phones...$
150.00


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (MarCc88)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Kit for programming cell phones
Date: 28 Feb 1996 23:44:38 -0500
Message-ID: <4h3avm$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MarCc88)

For detailed info and software on programing cellular phones>>

contact Me at [e-mail]

price $150.00  we have complete kits to fit all your programming needs...


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:05 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC760XLT
Date: 29 FEB 96 00:09:48 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gv4sg$[e-mail]>

In a previous article, [e-mail] (luis) wrote:
->I HAVE A BC760XLT.
->CAN ANY CELL MODS BE DONE TO IT.
->
Luis, My 760 picks up cellular imaging great at 21.7 above the actuall
cell freq. Try it on your's, maybe you won't need to do a mod.
Phil


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What is the Opto Scout?
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 00:10:48 PST
Message-ID: <4h3mtm$[e-mail]>
References: <4guogf$[e-mail]>

In article <4guogf$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>....What do you use the Opti Scout for?....


The Scout is a frequency counter.  That is, it will display the frequency of
a nearby transmitter, simply by picking up the airborne transmission.  The
Scout, however, also has the ability to immediately and automatically
program the frequency into compatible scanners.  Thus, if you see someone
trasmitting on a portable radio, for example, you can immediately listen in.

Regards,

KH



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:07 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: Business Resource Group <[e-mail]>
Subject: undocumented features
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 00:43:39 GMT

I am searching for a web site or other source for "undocumented features"
for various scanners (i.e. memory reset, battery voltage, etc...).
I'm in need of these features for a number of different units.  If anyone
knows of a source for this, please e-mail me and let me know.

Thanks in advance,
DOUG


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Green)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: SCANNER HELP
Date: 29 Feb 1996 01:02:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2tum$[e-mail]>

Does any1 here know of any models in the mid price range that recieve 950 -
1.5 GHz?


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:09 1996
From: Stud <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 01:03:58 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gu1vr$[e-mail]>

There are a lot of Good employees at Radio Shack, but I know that there
are those who are not product educated. They earn a commission on the
sales, so they really hurt themselves, as well as that of the image of
the company.

I really don't understand their logic either. I have a very substantial
background in Electronics and they didn't even want to consider my
application. I see flunkies there all the time. I help myself. I've seen
a few good sales people, but by and by, I do agree. However, lots of
other stores "Electronics" departments suffer the same fate. So, it's      not

limited to JUST Radio Shack.






From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Riten)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FT-530 mods needed
Date: 29 Feb 1996 02:38:59 -0500
Message-ID: <4h3l6j$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Riten)

I am looking for all the available FT-530 mods. Can you email them to me,
or tell me where to get them

John


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:11 1996
From: [e-mail](Greg Gilbert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cell tracking
Date: 29 Feb 1996 03:45:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4h37gk$[e-mail]>

Hello All: I am loking for a cell phone tracker *for educational uses
only*. I would like to use the audio from my scanner to run the
software/hardware. Any ideas? I don't want to use a real cell phone.
Thanks. :-) Greg


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave O'Neal)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trunked Sys. - Where is control channel?
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 03:58:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4h3822$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gtcbb$[e-mail]>

"C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>[e-mail] (Arnie B.) wrote:
>>How does someone identify a control channel in a trunked system?

>You'll hear data on it.   Buzzing sounds.  On older Moto systems it changes o
nce in a
>while.  It should be one of four system channels.  Either the highest or the
lowest
>four - I can't remember right now.

     (ex motorola trunking tech)  Not neccesarily the lowest four
channels, but usually.  Each time the system goes through a RESET, the
control channel will change to the next sequential channel.  The
system automatically resets every night at midnight.  A reset can also
occur after a power outage or the system operator can reset by modem
or locally.  Some simulcast and other special systems may have less
than 4 control channels.  Usually 1 or 2.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Ellers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 29 Feb 1996 04:26:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4h39u2$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <4ga2mr$[e-mail]>

In article <4ga2mr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>You run 9600 baud over HF? Wow. I'm impressed. You must be the EE of all
>EEs.

It doesn't take an EE to run 9600 bps on HF -- just somebody with a wideband
transmitter and a willingness to break the rules. :-)

(Actually, things might get interesting if hams are able to start using
advanced digital modulation modes in the next few years. Zenith's 8-VSB
system can transmit 19.3 Mbps in a 6 MHz TV channel with room to spare, and
there's a project going on to transmit compressed digital audio -- using
96-128 kbps of data -- in the AM broadcast band *under* regular AM
broadcasts, so a station can run AM and digital stereo on the same frequency
through the same rig!)

--
Ed Ellers, KD4AWQ



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SCANNER HELP
Date: 29 Feb 1996 04:30:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4h3a4e$[e-mail]>
References: <4h2tum$[e-mail]>

Bearcat/Uniden 8500xlt  $300 or so !!!

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Amy Rives mccollum)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PC Scanner Interference
Date: 29 Feb 1996 04:52:49 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4h3bf1$[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gq6ln$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4h2rpv$[e-mail]>

I've had my base scanner hooked up to a 43 element v/u tv antenna mounted
sideways with a Channel Master TV amp for about two years now, ever since
I broke down and hooked up to cable, and it works great!  If you can't
find a Channel Master amp, just about any broadband RF tv amp like the
ones at Radio Shack will boost the desired signals.   Just make sure you
turn the fm trap OFF!!  Also, this setup is directional, so a rotor
really makes it hum, and can avoid intermod if you happen to live under a
big hill with a lot of towers like I do.
Jim Dean
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Amy Rives mccollum)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: 29 Feb 1996 05:02:01 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4h3c09$[e-mail]>
References: <4h2jvc$[e-mail]>

I use a 43 element tv antenna w/ my scanner,  hooked through a Channel
Master 0064 pre-amp and it works great!!  I did turn the antenna on it's
side, and mounted it back to the mast this way to acheive vertical
polarization, but found not a lot of difference.  If you want to try to
see how much difference the polarization makes, just try listening to
your scanner on it's side.  In most urban areas you will notice little
difference.
If you do use a TV preamp, and live in a strong signal area, intermod
could be a problem if a non directional antenna is used, also, don't
forget to turn the FM trap off.

Jim Dean
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why monitor Fast Food joints?
Date: 29 Feb 1996 05:13:43 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4h3cm7$[e-mail]>
References: <2157cc$[e-mail]> <4gn38v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gq6dc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>Drew, you did'nt *really* do this, did you?

Once upon a time, in a previous life...yes!!

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (dangrant)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 2005
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 05:24:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4h3dgp$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

were to get service manual?



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Wayda)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: ICOM R1 Warning
Date: 29 Feb 1996 06:44:36 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

This message is provided as a public service announcement:

Do not be suckered by the Icom R1!

Several years ago, I purchased an R1 new for $500.00. At first I thought
that my unit was defective, so I exchanged it for another R1. When I found
that a $100.00 Radio Shack Scanner provided better performance, I returned
the scanner
for a full refund. Before returning the scanner to Icom, I discussed the
problems with the Icom repair technicians in the Irvine, Ca repair
facility. They confirmed all of my findings regarding the radio and told
me that it was a result of poor design and attempting to fit "everything
but the kitchen sink" into a receiver as small as the R1. My negative
posts regarding the R1 are targeted at "newbies" to the scanning hobby.
For the money, they will be much happier with a Bearcat 3000XLT or any
other good RS or Uniden Scanner. As for the R1....,
I would like to own one simply for the portability. and will pay up to $150.00
.

Best regards,
Jim Wayda
Captain, Scanner Price Police


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:18 1996
From: "Mr. Manatee" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: [Q:] Does anyone know how to modify to receive CELLULAR?
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 07:13:37 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone know how I can find out what the best scanner to buy is that
I can modify to listen to cellular telephone calls with?  Please let me
know where I can find out how to modify radios, and which one to get.
Thanks for e-mailing me.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:19 1996
From: "William D. Staab" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-32 Mods
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 08:15:06 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Somebody gave me a PRO-32 handheld just a few days ago. Was in pretty
bad shape corroded terminals, broken antenna etc. Got it up and working
but now I'm interested in doing some mods to it.  I know it can't be
modified for 800 mhz but I don't really care about that anyway. I've got
a PRO-2004 for that. I want to use this radio for another purpose. What
I'm interested in is the following:

A) Speeding up the scan rate
B) Making it more sensitive
C) Opening up the frequencies between 174-330
D) Adding more channels
E) Any other cool mods

Thanks



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:22 1996
From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 09:01:12 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g4ldp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gm7oe$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Glenn Hansen wrote:

> $700 with the TV adapter is a good deal to say the least. Have you seen what
> Icom wants for that little TV box?
> --
I bought my R7000 about 6 years ago (used) with TV module, remote control, and
 voice synthisizer
for about $850.  Because of the cellular ban and considering Icom qulailty, I'
m sure it is worth
more now.


Brett Miller - N7OLQ                    [e-mail]
Intel Corp.                             CIS: 73370,3030
American Fork, UT


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???(KFI L.A.)
Date: 29 Feb 1996 09:03:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4h3q47$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f6tkn$[e-mail]> <4fcooj$[e-mail]> <4fmtj1$[e-mail]> <4g2mkt$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <ezwriterDnEJoo.5w5@netcom.


KNBC also uses their 450 frequency for cuing and live remote control..I
have been on the freeway and listened to most of their newscast on their
450 frequency. The audio frequency for tv-4 should be 71.75mhz WFM
(Wideband FM)

you can modulate any frequency AM or FM...Aircraft transmissions are all AM
118-136 & 225-400 (UHF military)
---
JOHN/PHX ([e-mail]) Computing and making Good Chemistry!...
----

kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
: 450.8500 is KFWB doing the same thing. Its funny to hear their outtakes
: and practices.
: and the traffic copters - 450.7500,450.4875...
: KISS 450.9500

: --
: Gimme a bike, a laptop, a gun and a Leathermen's tool and i can
: go anywhere and do anything.                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:24 1996
From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency counters - which to buy?
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 09:03:28 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4eglqe$[e-mail]> <4fj5mk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gmt7f$[e-mail]> <4grehl$[e-mail]>

bbull wrote:
> I also just bought one the ant. sucks. can't pick-up anything that puts out
> under 1/2 watt.--

Check out the Opto Cub.  It is a more intelligent counter that can better
distinguish between noise and actual signals.  It is the same as the
scout without the memories and computer interface.


Brett Miller - N7OLQ                    [e-mail]
Intel Corp.                             CIS: 73370,3030
American Fork, UT


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:25 1996
From: "Mr. Manatee" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: [Q:] How do you modify a Bearcat 200 XLT
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 09:48:15 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <21c7cc$[e-mail]>

I would like any information on how to modify a Bearcat BC 200 XLT to receive
Cellular Freqs.
I appreciate the e-mail.
Thank you


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Mulvey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEAT
Date: 29 Feb 1996 13:20:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4h496q$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail] <4gks9a$[e-mail]> <4gon7k$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On 25 Feb 1996 04:06:12 GMT, jd <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Ship it C.O.D. with a stipulation of "cash only" on the receipt.  That
>way the buyer doesn't pay until he gets the goods, and the seller knows
>his property will not be delivered in exchange for a rubber check.

   Of course, there is still a problem - typically, you can't open the
package until you've paid.  So the seller could easily just ship
you a piece of rock.  It can be, and has been, done...

- Rich




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:27 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Reverend Tweek)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4h0b67$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 16:05:38 GMT

In article <4h0b67$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>>[You really could have clipped most of that... including the headers]
>
>WOW, your smart!!!! Damn!

Another brilliant post from AOL...  OK State.  amazing.





From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:28 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEAT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail] <4gks9a$[e-mail]> <4gon7k$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 16:14:56 GMT

jd ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Ship it C.O.D. with a stipulation of "cash only" on the receipt.  That
: way the buyer doesn't pay until he gets the goods, and the seller knows
: his property will not be delivered in exchange for a rubber check.


Unless the "goods" are a brick and some bubble wrap inside a box.

I was wondering something.  Can the person receiving a COD package open
and inspect the package at the UPS (or whoever) facility before accepting
and paying for it?  Then decide whether he wants to pay for and accept
it?  It seems this would be the ideal way to handle transactions with
unknown parties.  Of course, I'm not sure shipping companies policies
allow for doing this.  Also, if you could do this, you probably wouldn't
be able to know you received a *working* scanner, but at least you'd know
you got a scanner for your money.

Just wondering.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Coker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: UK Scanning?
Date: 29 Feb 1996 19:07:21 -0500
Message-ID: <4h5f3p$[e-mail]>

My employer is sending me over to London for roughly a week sometime next
month.  Does anyone know about the legaility of scanning in the UK?

TIA!


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:30 1996
From: Tom Pennington <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wow!  DO NOT BOTHER, SCAM!!!!
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 19:21:31 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4goj80$[e-mail]>

From Mike wrote:
>
> Description: Make Money! For Real!
>
> [Section: 1/1  File: $$$  UULite v2.0]
> [Original File Size: 5539]For those who have not  already seen this, it is a

uuencoded file containing the same old chain letter
scam that has been going around for months.  It is
not legal despite the claims to the contrary, and is
for suckers only.

--
Tom Pennington               _---_---_---______--__--___+-----+||]
[e-mail]     [||#######     B & O    #####|______||_____
                            ||                        __| [][] |__   ||
When all else is said       ||_______________________/ _|  B&O |___\_||
and done, take the       | |||  |   |   |   |   |   | / | 4212 | #   |||
|
train.
[]|=|==================o=====o==================|=|[]
                        /|-||(0)|=|(0)|=|(O) |_________|
(0)|=|(0)|=|(O)||-|\
=============================================================================


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:31 1996
From: Tom Pennington <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Son of 2006
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 19:32:52 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a Pro 2006 and am quite happy with it.  However, I now would like
another scanner of comparable quality and performance (and could not care
if it is restorable).  What scanner (Pro 20xx) is the closest decendant of
the 2006, and is the performance as good, better, or worse.  Thanks, any
info is appreciated.

--
Tom Pennington               _---_---_---______--__--___+-----+||]
[e-mail]     [||#######     B & O    #####|______||_____
                            ||                        __| [][] |__   ||
When all else is said       ||_______________________/ _|  B&O |___\_||
and done, take the       | |||  |   |   |   |   |   | / | 4212 | #   ||| |
train.                 []|=|==================o=====o==================|=|[]
                        /|-||(0)|=|(0)|=|(O) |_________| (0)|=|(0)|=|(O)||-|\
=============================================================================



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:32 1996
From: Richard Mclachlan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WiNRADiO user review
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 19:37:15 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

There is now a user review of the WiNRADiO on the Lowe Electronics
web site at

http://www.lowe.co.uk/

Just follow the WiNRADiO links
--
Richard


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:33 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Freqs. used by crews at movie locations wanted
Date: 29 FEB 96 20:01:54 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

There is a crew in my town this week filming an outdoor location scene
for a movie starring Brad Pitt & Harrison Ford. I'm trying to figure out
which frequencies they use. I was over there today briefly with some regular
business & itinerant freqs. plugged into my Pro 43, but no luck. I also
tried searching through these frequency areas, but still no luck. I know that
the motion picture industry is alloted certain special frequencies, but what
are they? I do not currently own a counter, which would have been helpful.
Incidently, I was'nt on the scene five min. before some smartass spots my
radio and marches up to me demanding to know what I'm listening to. Of course
he KNEW what I was listening to (or at least trying to listen to). Plus, tons
of cell phones all over...
Anyway, help would be greatly appreciated with this.
Thanks,
Phil


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:33 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Greg Dolkas)
Subject: Re: Icom R-7000 repair help!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 21:08:59 GMT
References: <4goa16$[e-mail]>

Dino AL7LZ ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Just for grins did you reset the CPU after you replaced the battery???
: With Kenwood radios you gotta do that to bring 'em back to life but it
: works just fine.
:
: Dino -- AL7LZ

Well, I didn't need to do anything special last time (or the time before).
It also fails without any battery in place, which was the case before it was
replaced.

Thanks for the thought,

Greg.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 and Telix?
Date: 29 Feb 1996 21:55:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4h57br$[e-mail]>
References: <4gunv3$[e-mail]> <4h0mkk$[e-mail]>

I'm curious...

Why is using a Windows-based terminal program versus a DOS-based terminal
program considered "self-abuse"?


In article <4h0mkk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Well, I have an AR2700 which is similar to the AR8000 with only 500
>channels (and other differences) and have used ProComm to "talk" to
>it.[...]
>You can also use the Windows Terminal program (if you are into self
>abuse) to talk to it.

--
The opinions expressed in this message are my own personal views
and do not reflect the official views of Microsoft Corporation.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (George Warner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 22:15:17 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <4ga2mr$[e-mail]> <4h39u2$[e-mail]>

In article <4h39u2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ed
Ellers) wrote:

> In article <4ga2mr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]

> says...
> >You run 9600 baud over HF? Wow. I'm impressed. You must be the EE of all
> >EEs.
>
> It doesn't take an EE to run 9600 bps on HF -- just somebody with a wideband

> transmitter and a willingness to break the rules. :-)

9600 bps does not require a wideband transmitter.  It will fit within
the bandwidth of a standard audio channel.  Despite this, I still
don't think the rules allow it.

George Warner
[e-mail]
http://home.ptd.net/~warnergt


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (chuck  )
Subject: computer scan help
Date: 29 Feb 96 22:22:07 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

i am looking for some type of product to run my pro 2006 on my
computer. i know there are some products out there but i don't know
much about them.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Oujesky)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,phl.scanner,alt.forsale,austin.forsale,houston.forsale,dfw.forsale,misc.forsale.non-computer,tx.forsale,us.forsale.misc
Subject: Re: FT: 200/205XLT for PRO-60/26
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 23:28:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4h5gdc$[e-mail]>
References: <4ggg43$[e-mail]>
To: aLL


Anyone interested in trading a PRO-60 (or perhaps a PRO-26) for Uniden Bearcat

BC-200/205XLT plus some cash?  The 200/205XLT has full 800 mhz coverage
enabled.

Interested parties please reply via e-mail to [e-mail].

Thanks.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:15:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Stiglich)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: TRAIN FREQUENCIES...HELP
Date: 29 Feb 1996 23:39:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4h5dfn$[e-mail]>
References: <4gb41k$[e-mail]> <4gftsq$[e-mail]>

In article <4gftsq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>[e-mail] (BR679) wrote:
>
>>I am working on a project and am in need of train frequencies. That is I
>>want to monitor the conversations between trains and between trains and
>>there dispatch..etc.
>
>>I would GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY and ALL help in finding these
frequencies.
>
>>THANK YOU
>
>>PAT
>
>
Try these two places; most complete list I've found.
http://uxl.cso.uiuc.edu/~roma/rr-freqs.html
http://www.k2nesoft.com/~pirmann/subway/news/other/freq.html



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:45 1996
From: SWW <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WTB: AR8000
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 22:52:20 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gq9sn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

What was your total cost?

Thanks


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: San Diego/Mercy Air/Airlife
Date: 25 Feb 1996 23:20:44 -0500
Message-ID: <4grces$[e-mail]>
References: <4gojop$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

The Mercy Air nurse would probably know what they're using. Re: Orange
County, 462.975 is listed as "Hospital-Paramedic Coordination". What goes
on there is the ambulance will call in to "OCC" (Orange County
Communications) and be given the channel to contact the hospital on.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (PDRUNEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: DTMF FTP SITE
Date: 25 Feb 1996 23:33:44 -0500
Message-ID: <4grd78$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PDRUNEN)

Special thanks to everyone that asked for a copy of my DTMF program.  I
have made the DTMF program available at my ftp  site.  You can still
request it by e-mailing me at [e-mail].

To get there ftp to users.aol.com

login as "ftp"
Password as "your e-mail address"
then cd /pdrunen
then cd /dtmf
get dtmf_v11.exe.

You will also find a really nice windows based GIF viewer, VUGRAF13.ZIP
for the taking.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:47 1996
From: Heikki Koivusaari <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DTMF Program/Schematics
Date: 26 Feb 1996 03:15:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4gr8l1$[e-mail]>
References: <4g6jv9$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

 [e-mail] (PDRUNEN) wrote:
>Hello everyone,
>
>I have a DTMF program and the associated schematic free to anyone
>interested.  The hardware is a simple two chip circuit which
>connects into your existing Parallel port, the port where the printer
>is connected.
>
>The schematics are in a GIF format so you need a GIF viewer.
>
>If you want it, e-mail me at [e-mail] and I will send it
>via the Internet!
>
>Paul
  Sure, send it up, i'd love to take a look at it..

My E-MAIL [e-mail]


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From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:48 1996
From: Heikki Koivusaari <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 audio clipping/narrow I.F. mod
Date: 26 Feb 1996 03:24:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4gr953$[e-mail]>
References: <4g8ccc$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

>I have designed a switching scheme that allows the user to select
>the stock 12KHz AM filter or the narrow SSB 4.0KHz while still in
>the AM mode. I have found this to make a BIG difference when trying
>to receive a weak shortwave station next to a very strong one.
>The only part required is a switch and some wire.
>My mod has no effect on the use of the DS8000 speech inversion accessory.
>
>Send me email if interested.
>
>Ken
>[e-mail]


   Sure, i'd be intrested to see your design.... Also, what software are
you using with your AR8000?
 here's my E-MAIL address.

[e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000 worth???
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 04:47:47 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g4ldp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gm7oe$[e-mail]>

In article <4gm7oe$[e-mail]> douglas marx <[e-mail]> writes:


>GLENN I AGREE I BOUGHT A 7100 ONLY TO SELL IY TO BUY A USED 7000 ABOUT
>A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT PAID $700 WITH TV ADAPTR AND RC. GOOD DEAL
>I HAVE OCCASIONALLY SEEN THEM FOR ABOUT $800 ON THE HAM NETS.


$700 with the TV adapter is a good deal to say the least. Have you seen what
Icom wants for that little TV box?



grh




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (bbull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency counters - which to buy?
Date: 26 Feb 1996 04:56:21 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4grehl$[e-mail]>
References: <4eglqe$[e-mail]> <4fj5mk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gmt7f$[e-mail]>

In article <4gmt7f$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (greg bell) wrote:
>Javier Montero <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>
>
>>> Get a Radio Shaq Frequency Counter!
>>> They work just fine... They have two gate speeds, and you set it to look
>>> for 1-50Mhz or 50-1600Mhz. It has a light and you can easily upgrade the
>>> antenna.
>
>>How much does it costs?
>
>>Thanks,
>>                      Javi
>I JUST BOUGHT ONE TODAY IT COST $99.00 + TAX
>
I also just bought one the ant. sucks. can't pick-up anything that puts out
under 1/2 watt.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:51 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Which is better?  Pro60 or Pro26? -Replacing my Pro43  :N
Date: 26 Feb 1996 05:31:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4grgja$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Roland S
tiner) writes:
>
>M>WHY is everyone so interested in CELLULAR?
>Forbidden fruit.  Make it illegal and everyone wants to listen to it.
>Same with drugs and other stuff.

Since I originated this post, I feel the need to fill you all in.

I actually went out and purchased a Pro26.  It was AWFUL!
Very sensitive to pager broadcasts.  Very difficult to hear when
driving in the car--even at maximum volume.  I returned it.

Then a kind soul put me onto Durham Radio in Ontario.   A week
later I had my replacement Pro43 and I am very happy with it.  Yes, they resto
red
the Cellular and the 54-88MHz bands.  Despite the fancy new features
of the Pro26, I think the Pro43 is outstanding where it counts.  RECEPTION!

One final note.  I live in Canada where the cellular providers have not manage
d
to buy a listening law.  YET.

..Gary

[e-mail]
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:53 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (william zdanowski)
Subject: Re: Changing pager cap codes
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gm43i$[e-mail]> <4gpssa$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 05:52:09 GMT

In article <4gpssa$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Keith Dotson) wri
tes:
>From: [e-mail] (Keith Dotson)
>Subject: Re: Changing pager cap codes
>Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 08:49:42 -0600 (CST)

>[e-mail] (Ken Hamer) wrote:

>>Is it possible to change the "cap code" of a Motorola type numeric pager?
>>If so, how?

>>Regards,

>>KH

>Yes, it is possible.  The paging company we use at work loaned us the
>equipment and software to remove the capcodes for the news updates on
>the pagers we issue to drivers.  It is a very simple and painless
>procedure if you have access to the equipment.  I was surprised at all
>of the programmable choices available on the alpha numeric pagers.
>You just drop the pager into the holder, scan its memory into the PC
>and then make the changes you need to.  The software then writes these
>changes into the pager.  I was able to change/delete capcodes, change
>the message that appears on turning on from the leasing companies name
>to our company name and phone number, change if messages are deleted
>or kept when unit is turned off and several other things.  This took
>just a copule of minutes per pager and I had no previous exposure to
>any of this and no instruction in using the equipment.  It had been
>hooked up to the PC while I was out making a delivery.

>Very simple process if you have the equipment/software.

>Keith Dotson
>[e-mail]

Thats if you have the password for the pager, default for advisor is
"ADVISOR".  But most companies change them and after 9 times the pager
disables itself, which I know from experience.  I think there is a way to jump

it out but not sure.
Bill


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (David G. Schmidt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: DTMF decoders FS
Date: 26 Feb 1996 06:37:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4grkfl$[e-mail]>

With and Without Displays.  Pictures available on web page.
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( DSchmidt Technologies, Ventura CA     http://www.rain.org/~dschmidt )
( Freq selectors for FME/FM25, DTMF decoders, Email [e-mail] )
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From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lance Craig)
Subject: RE: AR8000 Control via PC?
Date: 26 Feb 96 07:04:31 -0800
References: <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

There is some good information on:

http://www.cpl.uiuc.edu/~tpeckish/appendix.html

But this page also references the docs that come with the AOR
computer interface. I went back to the place I bought my radio
and asked for a copy of the documentation for the AOR interface
and they had just sold the last one. If someone has this info
and it wouldn't be a violation of some law or other, it would
be very cool to post it here.

Lance


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cell phones on aircraft same as ground cell phones?
Date: 26 Feb 1996 07:28:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4grnfn$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


From the  FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies
      on  ftp://oak.oakland.edu
      as  /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/scanner.faf


800 MHz Air to Ground Telephone                             [22.1107]

              - -  Airborne  - -
       Blk     Ch 1   -  Ch 29

        10   894.0055 - 894.1735
         9   894.2055 - 894.3735
         8   894.4055 - 894.5735          Guard Band -
         7   894.6055 - 894.7735             .x765-.x797
         6   894.8055 - 894.9735
         5   895.0055 - 895.1735          Control Channels -
         4   895.2055 - 895.3735             .x813-.x973
         3   895.4055 - 895.5735
         2   895.6055 - 895.7735
         1   895.8055 - 895.9735

        Transmissions are AM. Channels are spaced 6 kHz apart. A
    specific block of 29 channels is assigned to each geographical
    area. Ground frequencies are 45 MHz lower and do not echo the
    airborne half of the conversation.
        Service is used on passenger airlines.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:57 1996
From: Mike Mayer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Better cel reception on AM?
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 13:12:34 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gm48f$[e-mail]>

Ken Hamer wrote:
>
> On my PRO-43, I sometimes find reception of cel-tels much better when I
> put the scanner in AM mode.  What gives?!?!?
>
> Regards,
>
> KH

Perhaps your scanner has a wider IF filter in the AM mode as
opposed to the NFM mode normally used.  Cell transmissions
have a wider bandwidth than normal NFM but not as wide as
WFM.  I would agree that what you have discovered is indeed
strange.  What your AM mode is probably picking up is any
amplitude variance of the signal that shows up as an artifact
of the FM deviation produced by the cell transmitter not being
perfectly linear with respect to amplitude.  I would accept
that I am blowing smoke here, but it sounds plausible anyway.

Mikr
--
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Visual Numerics, Inc.  32915 Aurora Rd. Suite 160, Solon OH  44139  USA
Email: [e-mail]    Human: 216-248-4900   Fax: [phone]
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From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:58 1996
From: james diaz <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: whats the best way to monitor trunked systems?????
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 17:00:27 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I would like to know how everybody deals with scanning trunked systems I
really enjoyed listening to my scanner in the old days before this
trunking stuff began I would like to know if theyre is a way to monitor
this so that i can keep up whats going on like in the old days when each
police,fire,ems had they're own channels I really miss following some of
the pursuit calls that my local police dept and especially  the stake
outs   I live in broward county fla if that makes a difference  and im
not a crimnal:)  thanks  please help


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:23:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Hillibilly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mods for bearcat bc120xlt
Date: 26 Feb 1996 18:06:21 -0500
Message-ID: <4gtedd$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Hillibilly)

Does anyone have any mods for a Bearcat BC120XLT??? It seems that when I
look for a mod for that particular scanner no one can help me. Is the
scanner that I own an "unmodifiable" scanner?

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (R. Ford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Does anyone have info., mods for a PRO 2036
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 18:11:32 GMT
Distribution: inet
Message-ID: <4gsmev$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I just bought a PRO 2036 and was looking for some information or mods
for a pro 2036. I paid 139 + tax  (150.12 total) was that a good price
for the unit. Please email me at [e-mail] or post.

Thanks



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:01 1996
From: Piran Mohazzabi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wanted new Phone # for RADIO HOBBIES BBS
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 18:34:23 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Wanted new phone number for RADIO HOBBIES BBS. OLD ph was 708-238-1901, but
no longer for that bbs.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:02 1996
From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: 26 Feb 1996 19:08:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4gt0f5$[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gq6ln$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Drew Durigan) wrote:
>>the guy at Radio Shack told me it wouldn't work. Any ideas?
>
>The first rule is "never believe anything that Sammy Salesdroid from
>Radio Shack tells you."  Usually, just the opposite is true.
>
>
>>First a TV antenna is horizontal, most scanners uses use vertical
>>polariation.
>
>Drill two new holes in the boom and mount it vertically!  Since TV
>antennas are designed for a wide variety of frequencies from 50-900Mhz,
>it will work very well as a scanner antenna.  Remember, though, that the
>antenna is directional and will have to be aimed accordingly.  Also
>remember to feed it with RG-6 (satellite) coax.  NOT RG58 or RG59.

If you decide to change the mounting scheme to make it vertical, use
caution.  Most directional, broadband TV antennas are log periodic dipole
arrays (LPDAs).  They have two booms.  The booms feed the antnenna.
Don't short them together with your new hardware.

Curtis



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wwhitby)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mobile Scanner legal in WA, OR, or CA??
Date: 26 Feb 1996 19:15:29 -0500
Message-ID: <4gtif1$[e-mail]>
References: <4gqt6p$[e-mail]>

In article <4gqt6p$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bill Nelson) writes:

>This is wrong. The FCC "preemption statute" only covers amateur
transceivers.
>Now, there are many states that have exempted amateurs from the ban, but
not
>all of them.
>
>

I think the best solution is to get a copy of the state statute and read
it.  You may also be able to go to your local PD or SO and find out about
your state scanner law.



Warren Whitby
[e-mail] - 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 [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:05 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Baltimore County Poli
From: [e-mail] (David Sabo)
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 19:24:00 -0820

 Cb>  @SUBJECT:Baltimore County Police Freq. (800 mhz) pleeeze
 Cb> Does anyone have a list??

       The Baltimore County public safety trunked system is:

      856.2125    857.2125    858.2125    859.2125    860.2125
      856.4625    857.4625    858.4625    859.4625    860.4625
      856.7125    857.7125    858.7125    859.7125    860.7125
      856.9625    857.9625    858.9625    859.9625    860.9625

      +------------------------------------------------------+
      | David Sabo * Glen Burnie, Maryland * [e-mail] |
      +------------------------------------------------------+

___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:07 1996
From: Kevin Leffler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: _Pro-26 Mods/Specs_
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 21:07:38 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

RON ROTH wrote:
>
>  For those who sent for 800 MHz and back-light mods, and whose mail
>  I received before the 21st of Feb, I have sent out a second package
>  with an additional mod that extends the battery life another 2-3
>  hours.  For those whose mail I received after the 21st, the package
>  will automatically include all four mods.
>
>  I found that when using rechargeable batteries with the Pro-26, the
>  warning beep and BATT Lo indicator appear when the voltage drops to
>  about 4.75V, and at 4.55V the scanner cuts out prematurely, even
>  though there is lots of battery power left.
>  By removing R515 on the logic board, one will not get that annoying
>  beep any longer (neither will the BATT Lo indicator appear), and the
>  scanner will continue to operate for an additional 2-3 hours before
>  cutting out.  As the Pro-26 approaches about 4V, its sensitivity and
>  voice clarity starts to decline, at which time one can recharge the
>  unit, or continue to listen at lower volume levels until the scanner
>  cuts out.
>  If someone *does* prefer the warning beep and BATT Lo indicator, but
>  likes the extra hours of listening, then replacing R515 with a higher
>  value of around 27k Ohms will still prevent the scanner from cutting
>  out prematurely, while the beep and BATT LO indicator kick in later
>  at a lower voltage level of around 4.3 Volts.
>  Since there are surface-mount components involved, this procedure
>  though requires better than casual soldering skills.
>
>  How fast the batteries discharge depends of course on the listening
>  volume, whether the back-light is being used, and on the frequencies
>  programmed in.  Here is a list of (approximate) squelched current
>  levels at 5V for various (approximate) frequency ranges:
>
>    0       MHz ............. 80mA   311-375  MHz ....... 108-110mA
>    25-29   MHz ............. 85mA   376-399  MHz ....... 113-114mA
>    29-107  MHz .......... 78-80mA   400-511  MHz ........... 107mA
>    108-136 MHz .......... 83-84mA   512-805  MHz ......... 80-81mA
>    137-224 MHz .......... 77-79mA   806-900  MHz ........... 104mA
>    225-249 MHz ............. 82mA   900-1011 MHz ....... 102-104mA
>    250-310 MHz ............. 86mA  1012-1300 MHz ....... 104-107mA
>
>  * Ron Roth
> ---
>  ■ RoseReader 2.10ß P003228 Entered at [GHBBS]


    Ron, how can I get these mods? I would be greatful for them.

     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:07 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???(KFI L.A.)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4f6tkn$[e-mail]> <4fcooj$[e-mail]> <4fmtj1$[e-mail]> <4g2mkt$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 21:29:12 GMT

450.8500 is KFWB doing the same thing. Its funny to hear their outtakes
and practices.
and the traffic copters - 450.7500,450.4875...
KISS 450.9500

--
Gimme a bike, a laptop, a gun and a Leathermen's tool and i can
go anywhere and do anything.                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:08 1996
From: Bob Lyle <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Icom R-7000 repair help!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 26 Feb 1996 21:55:07 GMT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Greg,

Change all the electrolitic capacitors on the DC-DC convertor PCB, and while
you're at it do the same on the display board. I have 2 R-7000's under my
"control" between work and home and they've both needed the caps changed.

Regards,

Bob Lyle


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:09 1996
From: Dan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: *HELP* UNIDEN BC860XLT MODS NEEDED
Date: 26 Feb 1996 22:02:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4gtal7$[e-mail]>

I NEED MODS FOR UBC 860XLT ANYONE HAVE ANY?



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:11 1996
From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trunked Sys. - Where is control channel?
Date: 26 Feb 1996 22:31:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4gtcbb$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Arnie B.) wrote:
>How does someone identify a control channel in a trunked system?

You'll hear data on it.   Buzzing sounds.  On older Moto systems it changes on
ce in a
while.  It should be one of four system channels.  Either the highest or the l
owest
four - I can't remember right now.



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven Fritts)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro 2032 questions
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 23:27:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4gtfml$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I found a Pro 2032 in a local pawn shop. What are the freq ranges of
this unit? Is it modifiable? What is a fair price for it?

Thanks for your help,

Steve



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:12 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Reverend Tweek)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 00:27:03 GMT

Mike Mayer  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>I never knew that (I'm a ham, an electronics nut, and a scanner freak).
>I'd venture to say that MOST hams don't know what RG means.  Just like most
>people don't know what BNC or N stands for, or for that matter, why the

I'm studying for a job at Radio Shack...  mind if I try this one?

BNC = Big Nubby Connector

Then there are the TNC connectors used on cellphones: Tiny Nubby Connector

Oh, and the original... the plain old N connector...  Yep... plain Nubby.


>I would, for example, expect an RS sales person to know the diff between
>Narrow FM and Wideband FM, but not something as relatively obscure
>(but great for Trivial Pursuit) as Radio Guide.

Hey... just go in there and watch them try to explain to an elder-folk,
how to interface their cable television in some form other than the
loopthrough in the VCR.

"Hi, welcome to Radio Shack.  May I help you?"
"I'm looking for 7805 voltage regulator."
"Do you have the catalog number?"
"Nope,  catalogs cost too much...  don't need it anyway."
"I can't tell you where it is if you can't point to it in the catalog."
"That's fine, just ring it up."
"Oh, I could have told you where _that_ was."
*PLONK*




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:13 1996
From: [e-mail](David M. Oberholtzer )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-39 cellular mods?  needed
Date: 27 Feb 1996 01:50:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4gto1d$[e-mail]>

Does anyone out there know if the RS PRO-39 handheld is modifiable to
restore the cellular?  I believe it is, but not positive.  Can anyone
help me with the cellular restoration or where to find them?  Thank
you, scanner buddies!

David M. Oberholtzer
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Terry Martin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHY CELLULAR?
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 02:02:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4gtoln$[e-mail]>
References: <4gc2s6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey) wrote:
>
>Mark L9 ([e-mail]) writes:
>> What is the big deal about listening to cellular?

<snip>
>
>I usually listen to cellular after midnight, so there aren't a ton of
>people on. If I happen to lose a conversation I just scan through the 833
>possible frequencies and usually find it again within a few seconds. I
>like to get the phone number, then go to a pay phone and tell the person
>what I just heard. The reactions you get can be quite amusing.
>
Reminds me of the time I had a really annoying salesman at the door that had
been trying to sign me up on a service contract, that I had a hard time
getting rid of. Finally he went back to his car and turned on his cellphone.
My roomate walked up to the scanner, which was on anyway, and hit the search
button for a cell BASE search just in time to hear the guy say "I don't know
about that guy on the 400 block, he's just a goof."

The look on his face was priceless when I stuck my head out the door and said,

"HEY! Who you callin' a goof?" For a salesman, he sure got speechless in a
hurry. Never saw him again, either.

Terry


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Radioman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Yupiteru MVT 8000 (price reduced)
Date: 27 Feb 1996 04:53:46 -0500
Message-ID: <4gukba$[e-mail]>

Price is now $450.00 US plus shipping.

The MVT 8000 is 200 channel ac/dc scanner with a mounting bracket for
mobile use and comes with a cigarette lighter adapter although it can be
hard wired.

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.


Lou Milrad VE3TRY
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Uniden 900Mhz Phones...
Date: 27 Feb 1996 11:43:40 -0600
Message-ID: <4gvfsc$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4glnbk$[e-mail]>

In <4glnbk$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mike) writes:

>In article <[e-mail]>,
>   [e-mail] (Claude Alan Cartee) wrote:
>>I remember reading a post a while back where someone had 'discovered'
>>that the Uniden 900MHz Spread Spectrum phones had a ~400MHz leak that
>>was scannable.  Before I set up an experiment, does someone have that
>>mail?  Or know what I am talking about?  Thanks...

The Tropez models have a leak around 400 MHz.  I don't remember hearing
about Uniden having this problem.

>I have put a frequency counter up to the base and handset with unstable
>results.  It reports anywhere from 500Mhz - 800Mhz with about a 50% of normal

>signal strength.  I am assuming that this is because it is transmitting on
>multiple frequencies at the same time and it just 'confuses' the frequency
>counter.

Counters normally do this when they aren't locking onto anything.

>I have also scanned the ~902Mhz - ? as indicated in the manual with no audibl
e
>results.

Try 902 to 906 and listen for some raspy digital garbage on at least
three nearby freqs.

David


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Coker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Keypad tricks - test mode?
Date: 27 Feb 1996 12:52:23 -0500
Message-ID: <4gvgcn$[e-mail]>

Could someone please post the "keyboard tricks" - the sequences
that drop a RatShack portable scanner into test mode?

Thanks!


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: "Other" mods for PRO-51
Date: 27 Feb 1996 15:25:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4gv7on$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Summary: read up and tinker on

In article <[e-mail]>,
Randall R. Moore <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >So, Everyone now knows that there are no currently
  >available cell mods
  >for the late model PRO-51s....

The PRO-51 and BC220XLT are similar, so why can't the PRO-51
be modified for expanded frequency reception like the BC220XLT,
as described by Steve Donnell, WA1YKL?   The technique, applied to
the BC220XLT, was described in Steve's Mod House column in Nat Scan
or in the RCMA Scanner Journal (I've forgotten which), and more
generally in Feb 1995 Monitoring Times.

Only a subset of modifications are available on the Internet.
I subscribe to several radio and electronics magazines and see
modification tips for radios which people claim are "unmodifiable"
merely because they haven't found a mod file on a BBS or web site.

Read up and tinker on.
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                              [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tyson Bryner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AM signal amplifier?
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 17:09:57 GMT
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have, or know of a place where I can get a schematic for
an AM broadcast signal amplifier?  Or where such a device can be
purchased?  If so, could you please email me?  Thanks, 73

Tyson Bryner
KC7DPA


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Barnes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Letter of Appreciation for Radio Dealer "DO buy from this guy..!"
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 17:25:23 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gd8n9$[e-mail]> <4ge10m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>





On Sun, 25 Feb 1996 00:41:46 -0800, Who Dat <[e-mail]> wrote:

>jim wrote:
>
>> I have bought and sold several items over the internet (all HAM gear)
>> and have never had a problem with anyone...I may have just been lucky
>> but I don't think there are many HAMs looking to cheat other HAMs.(snip)
>
>There is always someone looking to cheat someone else.

I have purchased quite a few radios over the net and really have had
good luck ....1 water damaged radio and a couple of misrepresented
radios but that is really pretty good considering I  have purchased
about 150 radios on the net.
Gary
ABC Communications Systems Inc.
441 S. Robson Bldg # 108
Mesa,Az 85210
Voice # 800-729-6473
Fax #[phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:21 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Gregory A. Law)
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gi2c5$1vj@reade
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 17:41:10 GMT

On 22 Feb 1996 15:33:25 GMT, Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Here in San Diego we have a club with over 800 members -- many many with
>No-Code Tech Licenses. I and many many others think the No code licenses
>are a great addition to Amateur Radio. See my articles of accomplishments
>of same.
>
>As for big gun stations -- we have a group of QRPers here, several who
>have worked DXCC (all CW or SSB) with less than 5 watts and modest
>antennas such as a Cushcraft R5 mounted 8 foot off the ground. Not easy or
>for the faint-hearted but DEFINITELY achievable.

I find it quite refreshing each time I learn of others that enjoy
working QRP. I have a fairly modest station consisting of an Icom
IC-701 with a 40-meter dipole in the attic of my apartment. I may not
be able to work Australia at the flip of a switch, but I always get a
contact when I call CQ.

>Don't let a few "bug" you when the majority welcomes you.

Agreed. I don't read the rec.radio.* news groups often because I'd
much rather enjoy a curteous conversation on HF than read the
bickering that goes on here.

---
Greg KE4DPX
Morse Code: The universal language spoken around the world.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Susan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Asking Help
Date: 28 Feb 1996 11:48:44 -0500
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4h211c$[e-mail]>


I'm trying to find information about police car computers.
I would like the name of any systems (acroynms and such)
I would like info on police car tracking systems.
The services a police car computer provides.
Data rates of transmissions ?
Is it via digital cellular packets ?

Any help would be appreciated.
TIA
Richard Reider


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:23 1996
From: Al Robinson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: In what states are mobile scanners in you
Date: 28 Feb 1996 15:42:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1t5n$[e-mail]>
References: <4gf1l6$[e-mail]> <4gk3i5$[e-mail]> <4glnn5$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]


>Does it have to be an amateur radio or does it matter if its only a
>scanner and you have a valid amateur license in your possesion?
>

I believe it must be an amateur radio and you must have a valid amateur
license in your possession to be legal.



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:24 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "David A. Lovell" <[e-mail]>
Subject: WTB: Bearcat Service Manuals
Message-ID: <21c7cc$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 16:58:19 GMT

Wanted to Buy: Old ELECTRA model Bearcat Service (not Owner's) Manuals.
Particularly interested in BC210XL and BC250 Service Manuals, but might
buy others as well.
Contact: David Lovell - RF Eng. Owner, ELECTRA Corporation
[phone]
71722,40 Compuserve, and of course [e-mail]

I'd try Uniden, but why waste my time?




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:26 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gu1vr$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 17:18:32 GMT

Cliff Pearson ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Radio Shack employees are stupid.  I've never been in a Radio
: Shack where anyone could help me with ANYTHING.  They know what
: TV's, VCR's and cellular phones are, but thet couldn't answer
: anything about them.  One guy tried to tell me that a cellular
: phone could be used in your house as a portable cordless phone.
:

Well it can, can't it?  Assuming the guy is being paid by commission, he
might not be quite as dumb as first would appear.  Of course, the buyer
would have to be well-endowed with stupidity....



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:26 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <[e-mail]> <4h15tr$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 17:22:59 GMT

Mark L9 ([e-mail]) writes:
> << TNC connectors>>  TNC = Terminal Node Controller.

TNC connectors have absolutely nothing to do with Packet Radio. They
aren't even the type of connector you would attach to a "Terminal Node
Controller"



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:28 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: Cellular Frequencies???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
References: <4gegus$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4h1c0u$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 17:31:16 GMT

Two-Dogs ([e-mail]?) writes:
>
>  What you hear is the same thing as the person with the mobile hears, and if
> the person they are talking to is using a phone which reflects some of the
> earpiece noise to the mic, then you can hear the mobile station as well, as
> it has just made a round-trip, however at a much reduced volume. If you get
> the land-phone that has a headset/earpiece like a switch opperator uses, the
n
> you wont get this feedback, and wont hear the mobile. It's just luck as to h
ow
> bad the land-phone is designed.
>

Actually it depends on how new the users cell phone is. As I said before
about half the phones get repeated by the base. I don't like straining to
hear the other half of the conversation, so I usually skip to the next
full conversation. (you know where both people are speaking with the same
volume). Anyway it's a good way to discourage scanner listeners.




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:28 1996
From: Dan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ: C-SPAN freqs
Date: 28 Feb 1996 17:52:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4h24o0$dlu$[e-mail]>

Please post freqs for C-SPAN network

Thanks

--
Dan


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:29 1996
From: Henry Wysmulek <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Problem for "experts" in scanning and shortwave!
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 18:01:54 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <mattera.824931430@nautilus> <4glsbf$[e-mail]>

the problem is not with your 2 line phone.

the problem lies with your low cost cordless phone.

your phone line is a series circuit, add a fault into it anywhere
and your whole circuit is affected.

the only other way rf usually gets onto your line, is if you are
feed by overhead wires and not by buried cable.

the overhead lines act like an antenna and pick up signals.

proper grounding of the overhead lines by your telco will eliminate
these unwanted signals on your line.



H. WYSMULEK
[e-mail]
BLUE SKY FREENET



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:30 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 18:09:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1r7v$[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:

>I have a TV antenna that I don't use anyoore but it is still on top of
>my house. Can I hook up my scanner to the antenna for better reception
>espcially 29-54 mhz? I have the coax cable and adapter but the guy at
>Radio Shack told me it wouldn't work. Any ideas?
>THANKS!

According to Cheeks that if you set it vertical that it makes a rather
good ant.
But by the time you do that it's just as cheap to buy and scan master
ant.
                         Gary
                       [e-mail]

They can run but they can't hide!!!!




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Tommy the Dipstick (was Re: Ham Crap)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 20:17:21 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gq6qn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4h0jd3$[e-mail]>

In article <4h0jd3$[e-mail]> Tom Aldrich <[e-mail]> wr
ites:


:>[e-mail] (Dan Morisseau) wrote:

:>>     Yes! As a mlicnesed ahm myself, I find it EXCEPTIONALLY stupid! Just
:>> ignore the cretins who want to fight about this issue.

:>    Yeah! There are more important things....like spelling!!


    You are right and I am wrong, Tommy! I let my fingers try and get ahead of

my eyes and my (rather slow) brain when typing and look at the keyboard
instead of the screen and then don't proofread what I've typed. Typos are the
inevitable result! So, Tommy-boy, you proved yourself a REAL insightful
observer of issues and commentary on this one! I've often wondered about the
habit of spotting people's typo's -as opposed to REAL misspellings -is it
something akin to Shortwave DX-ing? Do you keep a log of really "great"
catches? Do you keep totals and trade by e-mail with other hobbyists the nifty

things you find and the impressive way you skewer the unlucky victim in
public? Is there a club that you guys belong to? Tell us more, Tommy.

                          Dan Morisseau
                             N7ZXL
                   47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W
                        Elevation: 300'


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (bnr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: bc3000xlt - battery charging question
Date: 28 Feb 1996 21:05:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2g2n$[e-mail]>

I was just curious as to what the proper amount of time would be to
charge the battery pack in the 3000.  I've wasted video camera ni-cads
before and don't want to make the same mistake now.  Anybody care to
share their experiences?

Along the same lines (once I determine the proper time for charging) I am
thinking about getting one of those electrical outlet timers and setting
it to charge fully drained batteries.  I have ordered a second battery so
I will always have a spare.  No over or under charging with a consistent
charge time.  Anybody tried this or something along the same lines?

BTW, thanks to Bob Parnass for his suggestion on using a Smiley Thin
Stick 18" telescoping metal antenna on my 3000.  It hasn't increased
coverage *drastically* but it has most certainly made a difference and I
would recommend the same to anyone else looking to replace the rubber
duck.  And the flexible bottom has come in handy (I would probably have
broken a metal antenna already and I have only had it several days).

Reply here or via private e-mail, no difference (except here someone else
may pick something up).

Thanks,

**********************
Brian Raines
[e-mail]
**********************


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:34 1996
From: [e-mail](Larry Solinger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Riverside area
Date: 29 Feb 1996 00:31:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2s5s$[e-mail]>

I would like the frequency for police,aircraft,medical.
                                Thanks [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:34 1996
From: [e-mail](gg )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Icom R-7000 repair help!
Date: 29 Feb 1996 06:24:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4h3gqp$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gv3uj$[e-mail]>

Keep in mind there is a ICOM repair shop in Irvine Calif. near the I405
freeway and MacArthur. I did not catch where you live, but their turn
around time is, I think better, than Washington's. My R7000
re-calibration took about 1 week, and that was waiting inline behind
all the other work they had. THey did an excellent job too.
You might want to make a telephone inquiry first, since business
conditions seem to change so fast.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Use TV Antenna for Scanner?
Date: 29 Feb 1996 11:34:59 -0600
Message-ID: <4h4o43$[e-mail]>
References: <4glkc6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gvfkf$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen) w
rites:

>In article <4gvfkf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (David Horak) writ
es:

>Ummm, yea if we were talking HF spectrum, but we are not.  Poloarization is a

>big deal. Using a TV antenna for VHF/UHF  try it and see for yourself.  Signa
l
>strength will be way down for most signals received using the horizontal
>plane. VHF/UHF signals are not intended to be bounced and
>reflected as a way of life before reception.

Huh?  VHF/UHF bounces around big time.  That's one of the fun things about
fox hunts and bouncing signals off water towers, buildings, etc.  Sometimes
polarization is a big deal, especially in theory but in practical terms, I
haven't found it to be *that* big a deal, especially if it would take
considerable effort to re-mount the TV antenna.

>> Even for transmitting, the
>>75/50 ohm mismatch is acceptable at low power levels.

>I suppose, especially if you don't want to get any signal out. The lower the
>power level the less you have left over after losses.  Antenna matching when
>transmitting is important and keeping the power low just decreases the damage
.

Again, I speak from experience.  I used to run 5 watts out of a R/S discone
with RG6 cable.  Had real good luck with it and the mismatch only slightly
increased the SWR.  Besides, radios these days are designed to take
considerable mismatches.  What do you think those "rubber ducks" look like
to a transceiver?

David


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Uncle Bob)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro 43 problem
Date: 29 Feb 1996 18:30:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4h4rbj$[e-mail]>
References: <4gvpo7$[e-mail]>

Two choices:

1. Toss scanner against wall and see if it works afterwards. ;-)

2. Visit the repair shop.

--
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

        Uncle [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:37 1996
From: Donnie Hagan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: ORION TELECOM?
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 19:08:24 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail] <4gks9a$[e-mail]> <4gon7k$[e-mail]>

Anybody had any dealings with these guys-good or bad? E-mail me please.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:38 1996
From: Joseph Cardani <Joseph [e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PL decode
Date: 29 Feb 1996 20:34:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4h52kb$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Roland,


The Uniden Bearcat BC-9000 has this option. You would need to buy an optional
CTCSS decoder
chip and install it. I have a BC-8500 (former model) and have the CTCSS chip i
nstalled.

The unit works fine with the chip. Installation is fairly easy, but you have t
o wbe careful
with the IC's pins. The 9000 should be better, since it is an improvement over
 the 8500.

You can get a 9000 for around $380.00 via mail order. I use Grove in N.C.
The CTCSS tone board is additional. Not sure of the price but

Grove's url is  www.grove.net

Joe Cardani
Voorhees NJ



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:39 1996
From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mobile Scanner legal in WA, OR, or CA??
Date: 29 Feb 1996 20:40:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4h5302$[e-mail]>
References: <4gqt6p$[e-mail]> <4h14vh$[e-mail]>

It is perfectly legal in California to use a scanner in a vehicle for general
monitoring.  It is of course, illegal to use a scanner (mobile or otherwise) t
o avoid
detection by the police or otherwise assist you in commiting a crime.

In other words...technically...it is illegal to use a scanner to keep track of
 police
units so you can get with intentionally breaking traffic laws etc.

That's probably true in all, or least most, states.

Curtis



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brett Duane)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Could PRO-2002/3/4 mods be done on PRO-2030?
Date: 29 Feb 1996 21:13:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4h54ta$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I see many mods for the PRO-200? group of scanners and would like to
install a computer interface to my PRO-2030. I suspect that there are
many simularities, but I haven't heard of many.

I took a chance one evening by cutting a wire loop to enable the cellular
band, and it worked. This after I read similar mods for PRO-2002/3/4, but
before seeing anything for the PRO-2030.

Are the PRO-2002/3/4 scanners similar enough to the 2030 to make it
practical? Or weren't there enough 2030's sold to stimulate much
interest?



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gregory K. Dawson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for Broadband Linear Amplifier Operating in 20 to 1000megahertz
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 21:45:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4h56tu$[e-mail]>

I'm looking for a broadband linear operating from  20 to 1000
megahertz range.  The minimum final output must be 50 watts.  Please,
e-mail me at [e-mail] if you have one.  Please send asking
price, phone number, and address.

Thanks,
Greg