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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: **WILL THIS WORK?? (cable satellite dish)
Date: 3 Apr 1996 23:23:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4jv18o$[e-mail]>
References: <4juiv0$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)

Atkins ([e-mail]) writes:
> Tim Riffle ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : or, also at radio shack, get a COAX to BNC adapter and a splitter and (2)
> : three foot pieces of VCR coax, hook your incoming TV cable to the splitter
,
> : and then hook one of the cables to the splitter and then to your tv,
> : and the other cable on the splitter, and then on the coax adapter.
> : Hook the adapter to the BNC port on your scanner and use the cable
> : company's very own SATTELITE dish as the worlds biggest da**ed scanner
> : antenna you ever saw.

This will NOT work. The cable going to your home IS NOT directly hooked
into any kind of satellite dish. They get their signals then put it into
the cable.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Atkins)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: **WILL THIS WORK????!!!!!!!!
Date: 3 Apr 1996 13:18:56 -0600
Message-ID: <4juiv0$[e-mail]>

Tim Riffle ([e-mail]) wrote:
: or, also at radio shack, get a COAX to BNC adapter and a splitter and (2)
: three foot pieces of VCR coax, hook your incoming TV cable to the splitter,
: and then hook one of the cables to the splitter and then to your tv,
: and the other cable on the splitter, and then on the coax adapter.
: Hook the adapter to the BNC port on your scanner and use the cable
: company's very own SATTELITE dish as the worlds biggest da**ed scanner
: antenna you ever saw.

: I have used both of these messages for 4 years and have NEVER had to replace
 a
: scanner for overpowering the receiver or any other reason.  Neither one of t
he
: options above should cost more than $30 - $40.

I am wondering if this will actually work.  Certainly you would get
overload from the cable freqs right?  What about when cable companies
send out their "silver bullet" every 6 months to fry fake chips (cable
stealers)?  What about interference?  How can this be possible?  Has
anyone else done this?  What kind of neato outer-space stuff can I pick
up?  :)
--T



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:17 1996
From: Rick Colombo <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 12v to phone jack-what happened?
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:25:07 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j81h3$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jjfan$[e-mail]>

Lennard Carpenter wrote:
>
> Rick Colombo ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : [e-mail] wrote:
> : >
> : > As suggested by the subject line, someone decided to help my
> : > father out by charging his scanner for him.  They connected
> : > a 12v universal adapter to the headphone jack on a Uniden
> : > Sportcat (SC 150).  I know, how stupid can you be?
>
> : Well maybe I'm the stupid one, but my phone jack takes a male plug and
> : the charger takes a female plug so how did he do it?
> : --
>
> : Rick [e-mail]
>
>   Just reread the message the key words here are the 12v universal
> adapter which has a bunch of different plugs on the end of it.

I have a universal adaptor too (from RS), but I got the set (270-1562)
that doesn't have any male adaptors.  However, they do sell one
(270-1560) that does have male (and female) plugs, I stand corrected.
--


Rick [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Duane Goldsworthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 4Sale: Yuperti MVT-7100 Perfect!
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 19:08:47 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a super nice Yuperti MVT-7100 purchased when I visited England
and have really never used it.

It is in perfect condition and has never seen outside use ...

$300 plus shipping gives you a super deal!!

If interested ... email [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Angel Alonso)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Any body from Spain ?
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 21:01:48 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I'm looking people from Spain interested in radio scanners.

Best regards,
                Angel.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:20 1996
From: Mark Mansfield <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Any homebrew scanner antenna plans available?
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 14:02:43 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone know if there is any web or ftp sites that have plans for
wideband scanner antennas?
Thanks in advance,
Mark


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Hennigh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 1500
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 23:14:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4jpdhv$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

"Robert D. Kubichek" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I have the AOR1500, and I've noticed that there is a 2lead cable inside
>the bat compart. is it for proggraming, and ifso where can I get the
>info for doing it?

I think the wires that you see should have a small switch attached to
them.  This is a reset for the unit, but don't touch it unless your
radio quits functioning properly.  The band information for the radio
has to be manually entered via the keypad once the unit is reset.  I
do have the info for this procedure here should you ever require it.

B. Regards,

Steve
=============================================================
  Steve Hennigh                US distributors of AOR, Lowe,
  Electronic Distributors      Daiwa, Create, Emoto, Sirio,
  tel  [phone]            SSE, SASI, Scanmaster
  fax  [phone]
=============================================================



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Hennigh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 3000/Need help!
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 23:05:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4jpd12$[e-mail]>
References: <4jhnp1$[e-mail]> <4jhpo3$[e-mail]>

[e-mail](Tony) wrote:

>I am looking for a dist. for aor phone number or any1 that would carry
>a power cord for the aor 3000...thnx

Part number for DC lead is DC2001, for cig. lighter plug DC3000.  EDCO
has both in stock.

B. Regards,

Steve
=============================================================
  Steve Hennigh                US distributors of AOR, Lowe,
  Electronic Distributors      Daiwa, Create, Emoto, Sirio,
  tel  [phone]            SSE, SASI, Scanmaster
  fax  [phone]
=============================================================



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:23 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Joe Gallagher)
Subject: Re: AR 8000: Production Shortage?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jc171$[e-mail]> <4jca4p$[e-mail]> <4jfu59$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 19:43:08 GMT

Posts on the AR8000 shortage have mentioned that -- according to
EDCO [otherwise known as EEB in Vienna, VA./suburban Washington, DC]
AOR is only manufacturing 70 units each day.

I ordered an AO8000 from EEB in late February for $588, and got
the phone call last week that it had arrived: serial number 023431.

Just to make sure that this one is not somebody else's returned unit,
can anybody else compare serial numbers on units that are KNOWN to
be recently-manufactured?

Many thanks!

Joe Gallagher  ([e-mail])
VOA broadcast technician

Due to budgetary conditions, the "Standard Disclaimer: blah, blah, blah"
has been reduced to "Standard Disclaimer: blah, bla".


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Lawrence)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Att: Seattle, Tacoma,  WA state area ..HELP!
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 96 07:32:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvtvp$[e-mail]>
References: <4jq86t$[e-mail]>

In article <4jq86t$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (DAVE M . SC
HERTZER) wrote:
>F R E Q    H E L P  !!!!
>-------------------
>Freq = 453.450mhz.....
>Seems to be POLICE....?
>Where.................?
>Dept No...............?
>Input/Output Freq.....?

Sounds more like a taxi to me.  Try listning long enough to copy the call sign

and then search the paracon database.

[e-mail]         http://www.halcyon.com/dan/welcome.html
Dan Lawrence            PGP public key at
Seattle, WA  USA        http://www.halcyon.com/dan/pubkey.asc


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Att: Seattle, Tacoma,  WA state area ..HELP!
Date: 5 Apr 1996 17:09:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4k3k4q$[e-mail]>
References: <4jq86t$[e-mail]> <4jvtvp$[e-mail]> <4k1q5v$[e-mail]>

Thanks everyone fer the info.....got what I need!

[e-mail]   Dave



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Whiston)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: austin antennas
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 01:56:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4jncm6$[e-mail]>
References: <4ji1m8$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (kenneth howland) wrote:

>HAS ANYONE USED THE AUSTIN ANTENNAS FOR THEIER SCANNERS.  OR BETTER
>YET , IF YOU HAVE USED ONE  HOW WELL DID IT PERFORM?  DID YOU DO ANY
>COMPARISONS?    KEN HOWLAND    [e-mail]

        First...  Typing in all uppercase, unless you are using such an antique termi
nal
that that is the *only* way you can do it, is considered `yelling'.  Now...
Having said that...  I've tried the Austin `Condor' antenna on several of my
handheld scanners and found that it *is* an improvement over the `stock'
antenna.  However...  The antenna *I* finally settled upon for *my* use was th
e
Diamond RH77CA.  (I'm using it on an AOR AR1000 inside my car and having *very
*
good reception.)  The Austin antenna just didn't quite `cut it' for my use but
then I also happen to live *way* out in the country and so needed the little
`extra' that the Diamond provides.  If you *aren't* living out in `East Baum
Fouck, Egypt' so to speak then the Austin *should* be quite worthwhile.

        Doleo ergo sum,
          -HALFPINT-




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:27 1996
From: Gordon Balbach <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC-200 dead, need ideas...
Date: 3 Apr 1996 16:16:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4ju898$[e-mail]>
References: <4jgd7l$[e-mail]>

I would send it in for factory service.
I sent my 200xlt in a couple of years ago and for fifty bucks they turned
it into a new radio complete with new keyboard,display, and fixing the
original problem of being DOA.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC200XLT
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 20:01:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrqfq$[e-mail]>

I have seen a lot of posts requesting mods to a Bearcat BC200XLT but
have not seen the mods themselves. If there are any out there I would
greatly appreciate them. Thanks




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Edward A. Michelson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: bc2500xlt opinions
Date: 4 Apr 1996 05:27:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvmk6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I found an inexpensive source for the bc2500xlt, possibly repackaged units.
 Looking for opinions from owners, and answers to a few questions.

1. How to determine which models are hardware modifiable for full 800mhz
    ( is there a serial number or date of manufacture)

2. What is the mod?

3. Will the scanner search in 30 khz steps after the mod?

4. How is intermod on this radio?  I live in a high rf environment

5. How do you like it?

6. How does it compare to the bc3000?

Feel free to reply here or directly via e.mail.  Thanks


Ed

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



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Schneringer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC2500XLT Sequences
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 06:25:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4jqh7c$[e-mail]>
References: <4jm3am$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Richard Downs) wrote:

>Just wondering,

>Does anyone have a list of key sequences for the Bearcat 2500XLT?

I have asked the same question twice with no luck.
The only two I found from very old news posts are:

2,9,MANUAL - TURN SCANNER ON = ERASE ALL CHANNELS
2,9,SCAN - TURN SCANNER ON = LOAD TEST FREQUENCIES.

I hope these help.

Anyone else know any more?

Jim Schneringer
Shasta Lake, CA
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Roslan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC8500XLT Information Needed
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 06:12:06 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Any information pertaining to the Bearcat 8500XLT would be greatly
appreciated.  ie Mods / Programming sequences...

                                Thanks in advance


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:32 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Best Discone for scanning
Date: 3 Apr 1996 20:25:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4jumsd$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I want to buy a Discone antenna (going to be mounted on the roof) for my
Yupiteru MVT-7100.
My local radio dealer has the CTE T601 for 45 Irish pds, which he says is
very good and suitable for scanners. Would that one be a good choice?
Any other recommendations? Could I use a Discone for transmitting with a
CB radio?

-r303


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:33 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best Discone for scanning
Date: 4 Apr 1996 00:16:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4jvsvh$[e-mail]>
References: <4jumsd$[e-mail]>

: I want to buy a Discone antenna (going to be mounted on the roof) for my
: Yupiteru MVT-7100.
: My local radio dealer has the CTE T601 for 45 Irish pds, which he says is
: very good and suitable for scanners. Would that one be a good choice?
: Any other recommendations? Could I use a Discone for transmitting with a
: CB radio?

I've never heard of the discone you are describing, but Radio Shack sells
a discone designed for scanner use as well as transmitting on 144, 440, and
some other ham bands.  I doubt you could find a discone which would let
you transmit as low as the CB bands.

   _  ____________.--------.
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   /   [_(__]
  |    |       WWW Site: http://www.primenet.com/~cracked
 .'   .'       FTP Site: ftp.primenet.com/users/c/cracked
 |____|        PGP Public Key Block Available Via Finger


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:34 1996
From: Bryan Mangum <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Best handheld scanner
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 10:45:09 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anybody want to give their opinion about the best Hand Held Scanner to
buy -- I am looking for an new one!

Thanks,
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (FRANK SANS)
Subject: RE: Best handheld scanner
Date: 5 Apr 96 01:54:53 -0800
References: <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Yes.
      The AOR AR8000. Calling this radio a handheld
scanner is an injustice. It's a whole lot more; it
really is a handheld communication receiver.
      Still check around.   Good luck



                            Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Potts)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Best Mobile Car Ant ?
Date: 2 Apr 1996 14:43:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4jreem$[e-mail]>

Sense I have moved to a somewhat rural area I have decided to get
a mobile antenna for my car.  I would prefer a mag mount as opposed
to an on glass mount or drilling holes in the roof of my car.  I
would appreciate your recommendations.

John



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best rechargeable bat
Date: 1 Apr 1996 18:44:45 -0500
Message-ID: <4jpppd$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4jn7hg$[e-mail]>

In article <4jn7hg$[e-mail]>,
Steve Allen <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] (Gary Sellani) wrote:
>
>
>   I believe there is a tradeoff here: you can get high-current NiCads
>that are very finicky and easily abused, or you can sacrifice the
>high-current capability and get a much more robust rechargable
>battery. The 'Millenium' batteries with the lifetime warranty are an
>example of this kind of tradeoff.

'Cept there is no Gates Energy Products to make good on that warranty!

The assets of Gates were purchased by Eveready a loooong time ago.

The **NEW** version of Eveready's yellow AA cells look suspiciously like
the Millenium cells tho ... notice how they have a dimple in the anode
button, just like the Millenium cells ... for the sensor in the Gates
rapid charger?


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


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Breaking News Network
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:16:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4joe2j$[e-mail]>
References: <4jjq3e$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Jack Toomey) wrote:
>      I am thinking about subscribing to Breaking News Network which is a
>paging service that is supplied with information from scanners.  I was
>wondering if anyone has any information about this service.
__________________________________
Jack,

Similar services are offered for stock market reports, sports/horse races
(which, as you know, are all related)...

Where groups of alpha-numeric display pagers are set to the same frequency
and share the same alert/page 'key'...  The 'Key' is sent first, all pagers
respond and pagers display the 'results'.

***BTW,  has anyone found any 'hot' frequencies/keys in the LA area?! <BG>!

In LA and other cities there are other services that 'piggie-back' data on
a FM Stereo Transmitter in the FM music band...it's called  *SCA.   MUZAK,
Stock market reports and "Silent Radio"  are just a few examples.  Anyone
have any luck decoding the DATA?  *Decoding the music/voice part is a snap!


 *ASK Bill Cheek about his New SCA Decoder Kit!  He on the scanning
NewsGroups...

Uncle T.
WA6IGJ





From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Bureau of Indian Affairs ~ reply
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:16:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4joe21$[e-mail]>

Sorry, I trashed the original message of the person requesting...

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Dept. of the Interior  (not in order):

Direct:  172.775 MHz  (PL 100Hz)
Repeater:  171.725 MHz  Input,   172.775 MHz  Output  (PL 100Hz)
Operations: 165.1625 MHz  and 173.7625 MHz
Emergencies:  41.27,  41.55,  46.63  46.81,  46.99,  414.65 and 415.40
Command: 168.7/170.95,  168.1/170.45,  168.075/170.425 and
414.75/417.3MHz
Tactical:  166.775,  166.935,  168.05,  168.2  168.25  168.475,  169.35,
168.4/166.6125 MHz 167.1/169.75,  and 167.25/166.725
Fire: 168.4/166.6125 MHz

also try:
Mobiles:  406.475 MHz
171.750 Mhz  and 173.7625 MHz
166.675, 167.95, 168.025, 168.55, 168.625, 169.15, 169.2 and 172.6MHz

A.M. MHz,  Aircraft:  117.975,  121.9375,  121.9625,  122.8,  122.9,
122.925,  123.025, 123.05,  132.0125MHz.

Note:  Frequencies shown as:  xxx.yyyy/xxx.yyyy MHz  are also Repeaters.
           It appers that this agency likes the  PL, '100.0 Hz'  very much.


Enjoy,
Tony Cardenas
WA6IGJ



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:41 1996
From: Robert Barker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cap Codes For Pagers
Date: 2 Apr 1996 14:16:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrcr0$[e-mail]>
References: <4jfd8e$[e-mail]> <4joe2g$[e-mail]>

It does seem like there should be some type of reader out there that can
read this info.. I mean If they are sending out dual tones.. then It
should be able to read the freq of the tones.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:42 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cap Codes For Pagers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jfd8e$[e-mail]> <4joe2g$[e-mail]> <4jrcr0$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 19:18:52 GMT

Robert Barker ([e-mail]) wrote:
: It does seem like there should be some type of reader out there that can
: read this info.. I mean If they are sending out dual tones.. then It
: should be able to read the freq of the tones.

Most of the time, what you want is a POCSAG decoder.  This is a box which
connects on one end to your scanner, and the other end to your computer.
You scan the pager frequencies, and the computer will display the
capcodes as well as the contents of the page (i.e. phone number).  To
find out what capcode your target is using, pick up the phone and page
him at 2 in the morning then wait 30 seconds.  You can find POCSAG
decoders for about $200 in the scanner mags.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cap Codes For Pagers
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:16:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4joe2g$[e-mail]>
References: <4jfd8e$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (nicholas vavro) wrote:
>Anyone know how to inexpensively find out cap codes, tones or whatever
>that set off pagers for fire and rescue units.  I know the freqs. just
>need to know the tones.
*Nick,
Much depends on where you live which department you are speaking of.
In example, many departments are volunteer and they often have old budget
two-tone pagers... 2 tones, pager beeps, you hear voice.

Here in LA County,  Stations used the same method.  Now it's 800MHz and
very tough to follow.

>Is there an fcc file on them like the licenses.
*Nope, the FCC cares less about tones; it's up to the communications
shop/business/guys/guy  to keep things in concert.

>Any help?
>Nick
*Best bet is to ASK!  Contact your FD in person and just tell 'em who you
are,  "I'm Nick and I love to hear you guys on my scanner"!  "Who can tell
me about the tones you use"?  It's that easy.  I had similar interests in
LAPD's  'next move',  so I called and asked!

Within 15 min. I was talking to the chief engineer for LAPD and he LOVED
talking about his job and vital more funds were so they could do so and so
next... it was great!

BTW,  I see a number of solid state alert monitors at the TRW swap meet...
the real deal is finding the right 'reeds' for the tones you will require!

A better way is to look for a home~brew decoder with 2  '567'  IC's with
two 'pots' to adjust/set the tones.  The speaker on when the tones are
deocded.  Hummm?!

Uncle T.






From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:44 1996
From: [e-mail](bumologist)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Re: Cell freqs 890-894Mhz
Date: 1 Apr 1996 02:05:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4jndlf$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

UUUHHH,the cell freqs go up to 894mhz,and have for many years.That was the
"exansion area"added to relieve congestion..
--

Bumologist....
BARRY FELSTEIN N8PVX


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Velez)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cell freqs 890-894Mhz
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 02:18:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4jnfb6$[e-mail]>
References: <4jlrod$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Bill Funk <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Bill Funk wrote:
>>
>> Rob Cheply wrote:
>> >
>> >         Does anybody know if the cell frequencies between 890-894Mhz
>> > are for people using cells on boats or in the water because listening
>> > to some it sounds like they are out on the ocean.
>> >
>> > P.S. How could they get cell towers in the ocean or I guess it just
>> > would't work,
>> >         Cory===============
>> There are no "cell frequencies" between 890-894 MHz, so if you are hearing
cell calls, they are images.
>> It would help a *lot* if you could tell us what scanner you are using. The
more information we have, the better
>> we can answer your question.
>> Why does it sound like they are out on the ocean?
>> --
>>         Bill Funk - [e-mail]=============
>I have a severe case of foot-in-mouth over this, and I apologize.
>There are indeed cellular frequencies from 890-894 MHz. And, cell phones can
be used over water, as long as the
>signal strength is such that a cell tower can pick them up.
>Sorry for any confusion I caused.

>       Bill Funk - [e-mail]
>       ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
>               User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
>                            Try one near you!


Just remember...Cell sites transmit on 869-894 and receive 45 mhz
below that.  This is the 832 channel spectrum for AMPS cellular.
Ed Velez / Corsair Communications
"Killing cloners is our business"



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:47 1996
From: Jeff
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cell images: SC150 vs. BC3000xlt why is there a difference?
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 00:57:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4jn9q5$[e-mail]>

I used to own a SC150 and heard cell images between 900 and 915 mhz.
I now own a BC3000xlt and pick up cell images between 1000 and 1015
mhz, but I get nothing between 900 and 915 mhz.  Why is that?



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Hoffbeck)
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 17:17:26 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Sun, 31 Mar 1996 19:30:59 GMT, [e-mail] (Steve Work)
wrote:

>Steven Bradley ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: if I am monitoring cell calls with an earphone in front of city hall or if
>: I am openly listening to them in my home, there is no means to "enforce"
>: said law, and no law prevents me from possessing equipment and using it
>: to do such.
>
>: Hence, no privacy with cordless OR cellular phones per example above.  Sooo
>: all of you 1 cent phone dealers with your nice fancy contracts and claims
>: of privacy on cellular phones 'cause its against the law, take a hike.  It
>: has not stopped me or anyone I know and I listen every night!
>
>Yes, scanner owners can listen to cellular calls.  But all the scanner
>does is sequentially scan through the various frequencies.  All the
>listener gets is a call totally selected at random.  Also, most of the
>time, cells and frequencies change several times during a call.  Once the
>call changes cells, the scanner listener will find it difficult or
>impossible to ever pick up the rest of the call.
>
>And there is no way the scanner user can target a specific cell phone
>owner and listen to their conversations at will.  He lacks the ability to
>predict what frequency their phone will choose to operate on.  Given
>there are something like 833 frequencies, most scanners are not even
>capable of having all the frequencies programmed in.  And even so,
>scanning all of them to search for your "target" would take longer than
>most phone calls last to do.
>
>And the scanner user is not able, when he does pick up a random call, to
>find out who it is, or what phone number he's listening to.   Unless
>someone in the conversation clearly identifies himself.  Most people are
>talking to someone on the phone they already know, and don't need to give
>out lots of details on who they are, etc.

You might want to check out the various add-ons that allow you to
target specific cell phones and can follow calls by monitoring the
data channel as well as the voice channel.  If someone wants to listen
in to your cell phone calls, a few thousand $ will set them up nicely.

--rick



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (The NeXus!)
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 19:36:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4jpckr$[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jmr6d$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Steve Work) wrote:


>Yeah, you find them right away because you're at point-blank range, you
>just turn the squelch all the way up and the scanner will only stop at
>the one strong signal from their phone.  Hey, when you're this close why
>do you even need a scanner, you can directly hear what they're saying.
>Why not get a mile or so away from this person and see how easy they are
>to pick up?

  What are you talking about????  You don't know me, you don't know my
habbits, I was using that as an example...  For the record, if and
when I do scan that portion of the band, I hear a lot of stuff, I hear
cell towers 2 cities away from me, people 2 counties away discussing
their business and personal life...  I don't have to be right next to
someone to hear them!!!!  I can go anywhere and pick up a tower, and
listen to other people all over my area...  I don't listen to the
PERSON'S cell phone in the first place, I'm picking up the image of
the cell tower, which has an effective range of 10 miles, how am I
suppose to demonstrate that I can hear my friend from 10 miles away
when he has to be with me to see and hear it for himself...

 Another thing, this wasn't even the issue!  I was only using that
portion of my message as an example...

 The NeXus!




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:51 1996
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jmr6d$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 10:06:30 GMT

The NeXus! ([e-mail]) wrote:
: calling me a liar, until I breakout my UNmodified Pro-51, heh heh, and
: do a band search between 896.0000 ~ 915.0000 and BAMM, I find them in
: less than a minute, both sides of the conversation and all...  THEY
: THINK that its (private) because of the law, but it only protects them
: in court....

Yeah, you find them right away because you're at point-blank range, you
just turn the squelch all the way up and the scanner will only stop at
the one strong signal from their phone.  Hey, when you're this close why
do you even need a scanner, you can directly hear what they're saying.
Why not get a mile or so away from this person and see how easy they are
to pick up?


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: 1 Apr 1996 20:32:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4jpeh8$[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jmr6d$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)


Steve Work ([e-mail]) writes:
>
> Yeah, you find them right away because you're at point-blank range, you
> just turn the squelch all the way up and the scanner will only stop at
> the one strong signal from their phone.  Hey, when you're this close why
> do you even need a scanner, you can directly hear what they're saying.
> Why not get a mile or so away from this person and see how easy they are
> to pick up?

If he's close to the tower all the better for him. For all you know he
could be 50 miles from the mobile side of the conversation. By the way you
don't have to be that close to pick up the Image frequency on a dual
conversion scanner.




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:54 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: 1 Apr 1996 14:22:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4jphdp$[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jmr6d$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

: : do a band search between 896.0000 ~ 915.0000 and BAMM, I find them in
: : less than a minute, both sides of the conversation and all...  THEY
: : THINK that its (private) because of the law, but it only protects them
: : in court....

: Yeah, you find them right away because you're at point-blank range, you
: just turn the squelch all the way up and the scanner will only stop at
: the one strong signal from their phone.  Hey, when you're this close why
: do you even need a scanner, you can directly hear what they're saying.
: Why not get a mile or so away from this person and see how easy they are
: to pick up?

It's very easy.  The only reason why you will hear them at point blank
range betweeen 896-915 Mhz is because those are the input frequencies.
Go to 869.010 -> 894.000 and you will hear the same person 10 miles away
with a decent antenna.

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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:55 1996
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 19:02:22 GMT

Richard Hoffbeck ([e-mail]) wrote:


: You might want to check out the various add-ons that allow you to
: target specific cell phones and can follow calls by monitoring the
: data channel as well as the voice channel.  If someone wants to listen
: in to your cell phone calls, a few thousand $ will set them up nicely.

Yeah, but in a big city if you aren't gonna get them no matter what if
you aren't physically within a couple of miles of them.  Cell phones are
**mobile** phones, aren't they.  No one is going to just stay in their
home or office and talk on one for the most part, why would they pay for
all that expensive airtime?   To listen in, you're going to have to
follow the person around as will as spend $thousands.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:55 1996
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jmr6d$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jphdp$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 19:14:07 GMT

CrACKeD ([e-mail]) wrote:

: It's very easy.  The only reason why you will hear them at point blank
: range betweeen 896-915 Mhz is because those are the input frequencies.
: Go to 869.010 -> 894.000 and you will hear the same person 10 miles away
: with a decent antenna.

Image frequencies, you mean.  I guess it's nitpick time.




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Opitz)
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: 3 Apr 1996 17:11:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4jubgh$[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Steven Bradley ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Glen L. Roberts ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : CrACKeD <[e-mail]> wrote:
: X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2]

: ... something about illegal cordless monitoring ...

: Let's get this plain and simple ... cordless monitoring - judge(s) have
: ruled you have no expectation of privacy when using a cordless phone.
: Case closed!

: --
:Steven G. Bradley    |    The Forest City Exchange    | 121 Cambridge Drive
:System Administrator |      Forest City, Florida      | Longwood, FL 32779-57
07
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:[e-mail]   | [phone]  [phone] | Tel: [phone]

You are referring to common law judgements which have since been superceded
by legislation. (Case reopened!) The changes that went into law last year
make it specifically illegal to monitor cordless and cellular phone calls
unless you have a court order or are a party to or have permission from
the parties to the conversation. The "no expectation of privacy" defense
has not been applied to the new laws.

In reality, you should not expect privacy when using non-encrypted
analog cordless or cellular phones. However, it IS illegal.

Paul Opitz


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:57 1996
From: thomaskoriles <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: cordless Freq
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 11:16:42 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I know this question has asked a million times . But what is the freq for
the scanner to pick up cordless phones

thanks a million

tom


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:58 1996
From: "l. wayne burr" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cordless Freq
Date: 4 Apr 1996 18:36:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4k14rb$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

tom---

there are now 25 cordless telephone frequencies in the 43-47 MHz range.
you can retrieve them, and other useful frequencies at:

    ftp://oak.oakland.edu/pub/hamradio/docs/misc/scanner.faf

(faf = frequently asked frequencies  <grin>   )

                                          have fun,
                                          wayne




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:50:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cordless Freq
Date: 4 Apr 1996 02:08:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvauh$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

> I know this question has asked a million times . But what is the freq for
> the scanner to pick up cordless phones

Actually, only 17,326 times <g> ...


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] Fri Apr 05 16:51:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Headley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Cordless mod
Date: 2 Apr 1996 20:49:29 -0500
Message-ID: <4jslf9$[e-mail]>

I have a BellSouth 10ch cordless and I was wondering if there
was any way I could change the frequency, not by much.
Just to avoid all the interference from the other cordless
around here.

Rich
                          [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:01 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Re: Cordless mod
Date: 3 Apr 1996 17:38:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4jv5l9$[e-mail]>
References: <4jslf9$[e-mail]>

: I have a BellSouth 10ch cordless and I was wondering if there
: was any way I could change the frequency, not by much.
: Just to avoid all the interference from the other cordless
: around here.

Eh, it would probably not be worth the trouble.  You could probably tweak
around with a few things to get it off-frequency, but for some reason I
doubt you have the necessary equipment to do it.  Besides, it would be
illegal as well.  You might as well go buy a 25 channel cordless or a 900
Mhz cordless.  That should clear up the problem.

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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:02 1996
From: [e-mail] ("Jowee")
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cordless Telephone Frequencies
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 04:53:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4jmdjb$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Would someone please email me a list of the cordless telephone
frequencies in the 43-49 mhz range.
We just bought a new cordless telephone and it seemed to be out of the
46-49mhz range. In fact I found one channel that was  44.20 so I'd
like to get the rest of the channels in this range.
THANKS!!

John

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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:03 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless Telephone Frequencies
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 07:13:37 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
To: Jowee <[e-mail]>

On Mon, 1 Apr 1996, Jowee wrote:

> Would someone please email me a list of the cordless telephone
> frequencies in the 43-49 mhz range.
> We just bought a new cordless telephone and it seemed to be out of the
> 46-49mhz range. In fact I found one channel that was  44.20 so I'd
> like to get the rest of the channels in this range.
> THANKS!!

Theres 25 channels now

http://www.orst.edu/~varineb/scanner.htm

for the freqs


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CTCSS decoder
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:16:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4joe19$[e-mail]>
References: <4j65sp$[e-mail]>

Ola,

Please consider the  OPTOELECTRONICS TC200  Tone Counter ($179).

Locks on to a PL tone in  .2 seconds and displays same on a LCD display.
In fact, it will display any active tone from  5hz to 300hz within .1hz
accuracy.

The  DC440  ($259)  will display the PL in alpha-numeric, as in  "1A".  It
will also display  *Touch-Tones  (up to 127 numbers) with scrollable
recall.  Also detects and displays Digital squelch,  DCS.  It decodes all
these simultaneously!

You may be please to know it also has a RS-232 serial output for your
computer.

73's
Tony
WA6IGJ

[e-mail] (Ola Jonshammar) wrote:
>Hi!
>Is there anyone out there who knows about any CTCSS-decoders for computers. I

>would like to record tones from my scanner and let the program decode them.
>I hope someone can help me.
>Ola Jonshammar
>[e-mail]
>http://www.rbk.sollentuna.se/~ojo_93




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Lundgren)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DEMODULATING INVERSON ENCRYPTION
Date: 2 Apr 1996 14:02:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrc14$[e-mail]>
References: <4jlvs6$[e-mail]>

rickard faivre ([e-mail]) penned:
: How does one go about demodulating voice inversion encryption systems?
: Are there any computer programs out there?

Why would you want a computer program?  Like, it's done in hardware.

Use a LM1496 balanced modulator chip to do the freq inversion.  Sinple
circuit.  But it's hard to find one sold that's all assembled because the
scrambler folks don't want their cheap toy scrambling method to be
compromised.


: Thankful for any help.
: Rickard.
: "The truth is out there"
: [e-mail]



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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Oleg Melnikov)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Discriminator output in AR-8000
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 18:54:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4jp50k$[e-mail]>

Hi 8K folk,

Does anybody know where discriminator output in AR-8000 is located ?
Need diagram or detaild explanation how to find it(output).

Thanks in advance.
Best regards.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Oleg Melnikov)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Discriminator output in AR-8000
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 20:19:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrudn$[e-mail]>

Hi 8K folk,

Does anybody know where discriminator output in AR-8000 is located ?
Need diagram or detaild explanation how to find it(output).

Thanks in advance.
Best regards.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:09 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DTMF DECODER SOFTWARE
Date: 3 Apr 1996 17:42:03 -0700
Message-ID: <4jv5sr$[e-mail]>
References: <4jqqna$[e-mail]>

: I need to find a  small FREE program that uses a soundblaster
: card to decode DTMF audio signals.

Good luck.  I've tried about three different programs.  All of them were
way too inacurate and most of them were severe crippleware.  It would be
a little more expensive to buy a DTMF decoder, but it would be more
accurate and it wouldn't tie up your computer either.  Consider the
investment.

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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Doug radio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Electronic Engineering Freq's Ames,IA???
Date: 3 Apr 1996 03:44:50 -0500
Message-ID: <4jtdq2$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Doug radio)

Wanted freq's used and leased by Electronic Engineering in the
Ames,Ia area.

Please send e-mail and Thanks!!!!!
   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (gwen jenkins)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Erricson GE Cell phones
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 06:49:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4jnu8k$[e-mail]>
References: <41hs76$[e-mail]> <41ia9b$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Michael John Yunakov) wrote:

>Looks like my message was "chewed up." Here goes another try:

>I am interested in purchasing one of these digital cell phones. I
>like the small size. I would appreciate any comments concerning
>quality and reliability.

>Thanks,

>Mike
>Michael J. Yunakov, MD, [e-mail], Department of Dermatology
>College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY

As an owner and 8 mo. user of an Ericsson digital, I would say BUY
!!!!!!

The long batery life, small size, and great sound quality are
unmatched by other cel phones I have owned/used even other digitals.

GO DIGITAL - you can't get scaned !!!


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Fast food / HF transcievers
Date: 2 Apr 1996 20:08:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4js1ff$[e-mail]>

  Considering there has been problems with our local usenet server, I'm
hoping this message reaches the masses. ahh well.

  1>  I've seen many fast food lists around.  Actually, Ive more or less
        compiled a master list(hardcopy) of about 15 different lists
        Now I've tried sitting in the parking lots of fast food places
        but very seldom do ANY of the frequencies work.  One freq. for KFC
        one for MCD's(output), and one for Wendy's.  Question, has anyone
        had alot of these frequencies work? Actually tried, true, and tested?
        Let me know specifically which frequencies , which restaurants, and
        which location (local township/borough/county, city, and state) Just so
        you know, I'm only compiling a list for myself, not for distribution
        purposes however I would be happy to provide people with sites,
        or other lists I have. The search for the frequencies have been
        fruitless lately and Im not going to continue plugging lists after
        lists into my transciever if everyone else has had the same bad
        luck as myself with the fast food industry.


  2>  I'm fairly new to radios(a few months) and I was wondering the avg
        price for a portable HF transciever.  I need like 20-55mhz or
        somewhere around there. Im sure thats probably not exactly the
        HF band, but I believe its close.

  3>  Is there a technical reason (compared to a legal reason) why there
        isn't 800mhz transcievers? (or are there?) Please don't suggest a
        cellular.

  4>  How bout 900mhz? Transcievers available for that band too? Please don't
        suggest a cordless, either. :)

  5>  As always, I'm looking for people in the Pittsburgh area to share
      local frequencies.

  6>  While I'm posting, I may as well ask about 2-meter AMPS like 5watt
      to 30 watt boosters.  Costs, products to buy, products to avoid, etc

  7>  Also, Im looking for a good dual-band antenna something for a HT.

As I mentioned, my usenet server has been screwed up lately, so a response
by email would be greatly appreciated.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast food / HF transcievers
Date: 4 Apr 1996 10:19:10 -0500
Message-ID: <4k0p9e$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

scott stambler wrote:
>
>         Well, in los angeles you can listen to Carls Jr at 457.5500 -
>         It's a pretty strong signal too.
>
>         (Frankly, I don't get this fast food thing - it makes me
>         hungry)
>
>         scott
> --
>
>

I assume that's the freqency for the Speaker (457.5500).  Can you confirm
the Headset freqency? It should be on 467.7750

The 457.xxxx and 467.xxxx are paired as follows:

     CUSTOMER       CLERK        RESTAURANT CHAINS

     457.5125 --- 467.7375    Wendy's
     457.5250 --- 467.7500    PROBABLE FREQUENCY none found yet
     457.5375 --- 461.0875    McDonald's
     457.5375 --- 467.7625    Bess Eaton Donuts, Hardee's, Roy Rogers,
                                Wendy's
     457.5375 --- 468.3875    Rally's
     457.5500 --- 467.7750    Burger King, McDonald's
     457.5625 --- 467.7875    Burger King
     457.5750 --- 467.8000    Burger King
     457.5875 --- 467.8125    Kentucky Fried Chicken
     457.6000 --- 467.8250    Big Boy, Burger King, Kentucky Fried
Chicken,
                              McDonald's, White Castle
     457.6125 --- 467.8375    Wendy's


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:14 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast food / HF transcievers
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 10:21:32 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4js1ff$[e-mail]> <4jsf6c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: scott stambler <[e-mail]>

scott stambler wrote:
>
>         Well, in los angeles you can listen to Carls Jr at 457.5500 -
>         It's a pretty strong signal too.
>
>         (Frankly, I don't get this fast food thing - it makes me
>         hungry)
>
>         scott
> --
>
>

I assume that's the freqency for the Speaker (457.5500).  Can you confirm
the Headset freqency? It should be on 467.7750

The 457.xxxx and 467.xxxx are paired as follows:

     CUSTOMER       CLERK        RESTAURANT CHAINS

     457.5125 --- 467.7375    Wendy's
     457.5250 --- 467.7500    PROBABLE FREQUENCY none found yet
     457.5375 --- 461.0875    McDonald's
     457.5375 --- 467.7625    Bess Eaton Donuts, Hardee's, Roy Rogers,
                              Wendy's
     457.5375 --- 468.3875    Rally's
     457.5500 --- 467.7750    Burger King, McDonald's
     457.5625 --- 467.7875    Burger King
     457.5750 --- 467.8000    Burger King
     457.5875 --- 467.8125    Kentucky Fried Chicken
     457.6000 --- 467.8250    Big Boy, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken,
                              McDonald's, White Castle
     457.6125 --- 467.8375    Wendy's


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:15 1996
From: [e-mail] ("Jowee")
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FIRE ALERT NETWORK
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 15:12:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4jnhro$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I had heard a while back about a network that sends info to your alpha
pager when a major fire breaks out. Can anyone give me any info on it
and who to contact? Thanks.

John
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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Schmidt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FIRE ALERT NETWORK
Date: 3 Apr 1996 00:09:44 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4jsfk8$[e-mail]>
References: <4jnhro$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] ("Jowee") wrote:
>
>I had heard a while back about a network that sends info to your alpha
>pager when a major fire breaks out. Can anyone give me any info on it
>and who to contact? Thanks.
>
>John

It depends where you live. There are different nets throughout the
country. When you find one or several in your area, and if you are
interested in getting pages for major fires around the country, make sure
your local net has a reciprocal agreement with other nets.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (William C. Thompson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FIRE ALERT NETWORK
Date: 2 Apr 1996 23:48:11 -0500
Message-ID: <4jsvub$[e-mail]>
References: <4jnhro$[e-mail]> <4jsfk8$[e-mail]>

>I had heard a while back about a network that sends info to your alpha
>pager when a major fire breaks out. Can anyone give me any info on it
>and who to contact? Thanks. ----> John

I have heard of one that operates here in the Metro Atlanta Georgia Area.
Should anyone have info on this, how about E-mailing me and letting me know
the details.  Thanks,  Bill / KC4ZUB

#========================================/\==================================#
# Georgia Tech Campus Police Dept.      //\\       Sgt. Wm. C. Thompson #14  #
# Morning Watch (23:00 - 07:00)  <=====//  \\=====>    [e-mail]  #
#                                 \\  GA. TECH  //                           #
#                                  X   POLICE   X                            #
#                                 //     14     \\                           #
# 879 Hemphill Ave. NW           <=====\\  //=====>  Department:404-894-2500 #
# Atlanta, GA 30332-0440                \\//         Fax:       [phone] #
#========================================\/==================================#
--
Sgt. Bill Thompson / KC4ZUB             <0>             [e-mail]
Georgia Tech Police Dept. Atlanta GA.   <0>   The Olympic Village Police Dept.
    Money buys things, Power makes things happen. Given a choice, always
    take Power.-->Roger Zelazny         <0>     LOOK, I AM THE DAMN NRA!


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:19 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FIRE ALERT NETWORK
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 09:06:24 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jnhro$[e-mail]> <4jsfk8$[e-mail]>
To: Gary Schmidt <[e-mail]>

Gary Schmidt wrote:
>
> [e-mail] ("Jowee") wrote:
> >
> >I had heard a while back about a network that sends info to your alpha
> >pager when a major fire breaks out. Can anyone give me any info on it
> >and who to contact? Thanks.
> >
>
> It depends where you live. There are different nets throughout the
> country. When you find one or several in your area, and if you are
> interested in getting pages for major fires around the country, make sure
> your local net has a reciprocal agreement with other nets.

Here in Toronto there are several groups that are all linked. There is
the MTMAA (Metro Toronto Multiple Alarm Assc) which uses simple
commercial VHF voice pagers to announce fire calls, there is Metrowide
Firecomm, a system of UHF commercial repeaters where the members have
their own two way radios to put out calls over the air, coordinate
activities at fireground, and give updates to members who are do not
attend the scene. MW also runs several volunteer canteen trucks for the
metro area fire depts. And there is a spinoff version of Metrowide called
Firenet or Firepage, which is the same info as on metrowide, put paged
out over alphanumeric pagers. Mw is based on a similar system in Chicago
called Citywide (I think). I've also heard of an alphanumeric pager net
in NYC called Breaking News Network which reports on anything (fires,
accidents, homicides, etc).
--
--------------------------------------------
The Canadian Broadcast Directory
and Broadcast Engineering Page:
HTTP://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
--------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:20 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FIRE ALERT NETWORK
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 09:07:09 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jnhro$[e-mail]> <4jsfk8$[e-mail]>
To: Gary Schmidt <[e-mail]>

Gary Schmidt wrote:
>
> [e-mail] ("Jowee") wrote:
> >
> >I had heard a while back about a network that sends info to your alpha
> >pager when a major fire breaks out. Can anyone give me any info on it
> >and who to contact? Thanks.
> >
>
> It depends where you live. There are different nets throughout the
> country. When you find one or several in your area, and if you are
> interested in getting pages for major fires around the country, make sure
> your local net has a reciprocal agreement with other nets.

Here in Toronto there are several groups that are all linked. There is
the MTMAA (Metro Toronto Multiple Alarm Assc) which uses simple
commercial VHF voice pagers to announce fire calls, there is Metrowide
Firecomm, a system of UHF commercial repeaters where the members have
their own two way radios to put out calls over the air, coordinate
activities at fireground, and give updates to members who are do not
attend the scene. MW also runs several volunteer canteen trucks for the
metro area fire depts. And there is a spinoff version of Metrowide called
Firenet or Firepage, which is the same info as on metrowide, put paged
out over alphanumeric pagers. Mw is based on a similar system in Chicago
called Citywide (I think). I've also heard of an alphanumeric pager net
in NYC called Breaking News Network which reports on anything (fires,
accidents, homicides, etc).
--
--------------------------------------------
The Canadian Broadcast Directory
and Broadcast Engineering Page:
HTTP://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
--------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (David M. Comer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fix cellular phone to scan? Program phone to duplex w/another phone to phone?
Date: 4 Apr 1996 13:24:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4k1b51$[e-mail]>
References: <4j8c0p$[e-mail]> <4j9v1h$[e-mail]> <4jgef3$[e-mail]> <4jsv9p$[e-mail]>

Any info. on Nokia phones??????

gail dempster ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Two-Dogs ([e-mail]?) wrote:
: : [e-mail] (Anderj1) wrote:
: : >I've got a motorola flip, any suggestions.
: : >James.

: : To avoid breaking the law, dont do this...

: : Short out the contact on the phone between the two battery
: : terminals to the negative battery terminal. (This can be done
: : easily by bending out the middle terminal on the battery to
: : about 30 degrees, then pushing the battery straight on the
: : phone without sliding it, just put one edge in first, then push
: : the other edge, and it will snap on)

: :   Now power on the phone, and numbers should be flashing on
: : the disply in the centre pin is making contact correctly with
: : the recessed center pin on the phone.
: :  Press #08#, this un-mutes the speaker.
: : Now press 11xxxx# where xxxx is a 1 to four digit number
: : corresponding to the channel you want to listen in on. (1-1023)



: : ---------------------------------------------------------------------
: : Return the Liars Club, 3-RRR Melbourne http://suburbia.net/~fun/scn/
: : ---------------------------------------------------------------------
: : 'THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN CONTROL PEOPLE IS TO LIE TO THEM. '
: : 'That is the mechanism of control.'  - from Technique 88
: :     Ron Hubbard - Founder, 'Church' of Scientology.
: : ---------------------------------------------------------------------


: Get a clue...Get a OKI9


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FLASH!! Re: Antenna Pre-Amps!
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:16:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4joe1c$[e-mail]>

I  just found a ad for the following:

                "VHF PREAMP AND SPLITTER"

"It has two pre-amps in one case*."  Two transistors that will operate up
to 4 Ghz!  Each transistor has  10db gain and a noise figure of 3bd (ouch).


Requires 12 VDC and includes schematics and hints for broadband use!
#92A026 $7.95

*note:  picture shows chassis only.

email:  [e-mail]
Tel:  [phone]   FAX:  [phone]

ALLTRONICS
2300 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA  95131

PS:  I am not an employee of Alltronics nor do I stand to benifit in any
way other than to help others in the persuit of better monitoring.

Tony Cardenas
aka Uncle T.
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bug69)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FORT WORTH HAM
Date: 3 Apr 1996 21:55:49 -0500
Message-ID: <4jvdnl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bug69)

I NEED HELP !!!!! LOOKING FOR FREQ.FOR HAM RADIO THEY COME IN HANDY WHEN
BAD WEATHER MOVES IN.THANKS
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Opitz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FORT WORTH HAM
Date: 4 Apr 1996 14:37:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4k0mrr$[e-mail]>
References: <4jvdnl$[e-mail]>

Bug69 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I NEED HELP !!!!! LOOKING FOR FREQ.FOR HAM RADIO THEY COME IN HANDY WHEN
: BAD WEATHER MOVES IN.THANKS
: [e-mail]

1. WHY ARE YOU YELLING? :)

2. Fort Worth RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services) uses
several repeaters for weather and other emergency-related nets. The
primary repeater is at 146.940 MHz (the nine-four repeater).

PaulOpitz, N5TPQ (RACES)
RadioShack Publications


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bug69)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FORT WORTH HAM RADIO
Date: 3 Apr 1996 21:20:57 -0500
Message-ID: <4jvbm9$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bug69)

COULD SOME ONE HELP ME WITH THE FREQ.FOR HAM RADIO.IT HELPS WHEN BAD
WEATHER MOVES IN. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:27 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (Bob Zander)
Subject: Re: Free Realistic Pro 34 Owners Manual
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 20:23:33 GMT

In article <[e-mail]>, "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]> s
ays:
>
>Free to a good home:  Realistic Pro 34 Owner's Manual (Cat. No. 20-135)


I could sure use it if you still have it... E-mail me and I will
arrange shipping...

Thanx,

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:28 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Free Realistic Pro 34 Owners Manual
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 16:00:32 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: Bob Zander <[e-mail]>

Bob Zander wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>, "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
 says:
> >
> >Free to a good home:  Realistic Pro 34 Owner's Manual (Cat. No. 20-135)
>
> I could sure use it if you still have it... E-mail me and I will
> arrange shipping...
>
> Thanx,
>
> [e-mail]

Sorru, it's already been taken


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:29 1996
From: Chuck Penson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FREQ:Eglin AFB or Hurlburt Field???
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 09:14:40 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

> Lawrence H. Zielasko wrote:
> >
> > Taking a trip to Eglin AFB, FL and was hoping someone may be able to
> > provide some frequencies for Eglin AFB, Hurburt Field, or the
> > surrounding area.  Appreciate any help provided!

Try this site...

http://www.zianet.com/files/users/kc5kto/fedfrqs/fed.html

--
Chuck


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,sci.electronics.misc,alt.2600,alt.phreaking
Subject: Re: frequencies
Date: 1 Apr 1996 10:20:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4joala$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (John Lundgren) wrote:
> Cordless Telephone Freqs As of 4-95: (Ch.-Base/Hdset)
> 2-43.76/48.84
> 5-43.92/49.00

The Ch 2 base is 43.74, the Ch 5 handset is 49.02, and the new freqs were
authorized in the U.S. as of 05 June 95.
                                                            /* barry /&

The Internet was created as the ultimate proof of Gresham's Law.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequencies of NOAA Telemetry bouys in ocean wanted. .
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 09:38:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4k05e5$[e-mail]>
References: <4j13mp$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (GregEmm) wrote:

>What frequency(ies) do the NOAA weather bouys transmit on?   The one(s) I
>am interested are surrounding Long Island.   I know there is one ?? miles
>south of fire island inlet.   Is there any way of decoding the data that
>they transmit?  Any help is greatly appreciated.
*************************************************************
Greg,

Telemetry (telemetering): 171.825,  169.5,  171.925MHz.

Weather Satellites:  137.62("09"), 141.12, 135.5("10") and 137.77("11").
NOAA aircraft:         122.9, 122.925, 123.05 and 123.075MHz (AM).
Hurricane Hunters:   304.8MHz (AM).  (and 10 HF freqs).
Field Ops:                 34.81,  34.83 and 34.83MHz.
Fish & Game Inter-tie:  166.075, 151.415 and 151.43MHz.
also try:                     164.075 and 164.025, 162.1, 172.075MHz
NOAA Emergency Alert Tone:  1050Hz.
Ships:  mucho

Tony
WA6IGJ



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:32 1996
From: "Knox D. Alford, Jr." <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequencies Wanted: Panama City Beach Florida area.
Date: 2 Apr 1996 18:56:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrt9l$[e-mail]>

Please reply to [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:33 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail]
Subject: frequency in france ?
Message-ID: <437cc$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 13:27:22 GMT

 does somebody know the frequencyies uses by police emergency care etc...

use in france
  i am lookink for military frequencies

  thank for your answer .





From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (David J Jones)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS 2004 Controller CCA
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 19:19:07
Message-ID: <4jv4c0$[e-mail]>

For Sale - PRO-2004 LOgic (controller) Card PCB Assembly, P/N GA-86D-6318;
a.k.a. PC Board number 3.  These are the circuit card assemblies which
contain the microprocessor and memory for the 2004.  I have two (2).  One is
brand new still in factory sealed ESD package.  The second board was removed
from a 2004 which was being flaky.  I have the original shipping container
and invoice from Radio Shack.

Both CCA's for $45 including shipping.

I also have a 2004 service manual should you need any reference material for
the CCA's, I could copy the appropriate pages.

PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT [e-mail] FOR A PROMPT RESPONSE.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (James W Beckett)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS/trade Drake 1824 TVRO
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 20:46:31 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

FS or trade:

Want Drake R8A, R8, Icom 7100
maybe later general coverage xcvr.. ?

Drake 1824 Sat rcvr
Infra-red and UHF remotes,
manuals and original box
warranty runs till Dec 96
No VC II
$595
--------------------------
Orbitron SX-10
Polar mount
Corotor II+  C and ku
20 degree C LNB
.7 ku LNB
$395
local pickup only
--------------------------
Jim
KD2KU
Corning, NY

email [e-mail]









From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:35 1996
From: Tim Mize <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS: AOR1500 Scanner & Opto 1300H/A Freq Counter
Date: 1 Apr 1996 22:40:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4jqeji$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

I am interested in the freq. counter if you still have it.  I will send a
money order as soon as you let me know if its still availiable.  Thanks
Tim, [e-mail].




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:36 1996
From: psmith <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS: AOR1500 Scanner & Opto 1300H/A Freq Counter
Date: 3 Apr 1996 05:26:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4jt25a$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

If the frequency counter is still available, I'm interested in
purchasing it.

73

Peter Smith
N7BYP




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chris)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Opto APS-104 Active Preslector
Date: 2 Apr 1996 05:20:11 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

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 $600 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.



For all the info check out Opto's web site :
http://www.optoelectronics.com/aps104.htm


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:38 1996
From: A&JP <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Pro 2006,Pro 46,Bearcat 220
Date: 2 Apr 1996 16:28:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrkih$[e-mail]>
References: <4jmfek$[e-mail]>

This is a multi-part message in MIME format.

---------------------------------16422788632321
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii



--
A&JP
if you want a 35mhz 1980 dual trace scope 110/220
with manual for your 46 just phone-me 709-944-5268

---------------------------------16422788632321
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Content-Type: text/plain

From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Pro 2006,Pro 46,Bearcat 220
Date: 31 Mar 1996 17:29:56 GMT
Organization: SpyderByte Communications, Inc.
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Message-ID: <4jmfek$[e-mail]>

Radio Shack:

Pro 2006(1994 model), original box,accesories,manual,800 mhz mod.
Mint condition,no scratches,dents,or blemishes.     $350

Pro 46 (still under warranty) mint condition with all accesories and
manual,soft case. 800 mhz mod,also Beyond police call book included.$200

Bearcat 220 fair condition,works great,some of the chrome trim paint
faded.  $75




---------------------------------16422788632321--


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:39 1996
From: [e-mail](Wanda M Desmond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: PRO-43 (CELL MOD), PRO-39 (CELL MOD), PRO-42
Date: 1 Apr 1996 07:40:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4jo19b$[e-mail]>
References: <4jk5hf$[e-mail]>

I have the following scanners for sale:

PRO-43: I have two available. 200 channel, Hyperscan. Both have had the
audio modification to improve the sound quality. Both have been
restored so they operate continuesly from 806 - 999.9875mhz. They also
cover 30 - 88 mhz, 118 - 174mhz, 220 - 512mhz. Both are in good
condition, though one has a few more cosmetic scratches than the other.
$250.00 each.

PRO-39: The "missing" frequencies have been restored. 200 channels,
Hyperscan. Cosmetic scratches. $200.00

PRO-42: 10 Channel. 30 - 54mhz, 138 - 174mhz, 380 - 512mhz. Battery
door is loose and must be taped to stay shut. Cosmetic scratches.
$70.00.

I will accept ONLY US Postal Service money orders (UPS tooooooooo slow
on sending cash). Prepay or COD only. Buyer pays shipping.

Thanks!

John B. Lawrence
KE6TGN


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack Pro-2026 mobile scanner, unblocked
Date: 4 Apr 1996 19:55:52 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4k19g8$[e-mail]>
References: <4k0sv8$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) wrote:
>
>For sale: One Radio Shack Pro-2026 scanner, unblocked via L201
modification.
>
>Purchased in December 1995, date code from 1993 (don't have it in front
of me).
>Works 100% perfectly, looks new.  Used briefly.  With box, manual,
mobile
>bracket and power cord.
>
>Will include receipt for warranty purposes.

If the radio has been modified, the warranty is null and void.

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,dc.forsale.misc,misc.forsale.non-computer,um.forsale,balt.forsale
Subject: FS: Radio Shack Pro-2026 mobile scanner, unblocked
Date: 4 Apr 1996 16:22:00 GMT
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4k0sv8$[e-mail]>

For sale: One Radio Shack Pro-2026 scanner, unblocked via L201 modification.

Purchased in December 1995, date code from 1993 (don't have it in front of me)
.
Works 100% perfectly, looks new.  Used briefly.  With box, manual, mobile
bracket and power cord.

Will include receipt for warranty purposes.  I bought a BC-8500XLT and don't
care about the cell freq's, so the 8500 is more suited to my needs.

100 memories, covers 29-54, 108-136. 136-174, 400-512 (?), and 800-956 MHz.

Yes, Radio Shack has them on sale for $150 plus tax.  Looking for $160 plus
shipping - save yourself the effort of finding a modifiable one.

thanks!
--
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*** VHF @ <25w, HF @ <5w *** Save a cake, pound BRASS instead ***
* 138 cfd with dipoles * QRP-L #147 QRP ARCI #9054 DXCC/WAS/WAC *
* 301-549-1022 h / 301-982-1015 w * 145.490-  147.225+ PL 156.7 *


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:43 1996
From: Michael <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Sportcat $150
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 22:26:06 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Uniden Bearcat/Sportcat SC150B

Scans 100 programmed channels in 1 second.
29MHz - 956MHz in 12 bands
Perfect condition.
Leatherett case and frequency book.

Shipped in US48 for $150.
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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:44 1996
From: Charles Pringle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Yupiteru MVT-7100
Date: 3 Apr 1996 20:41:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4junp0$[e-mail]>

For Sale:

Yupiteru MVT-7100 handheld receiver; in good condition, in original box.
$475.000 or best offer.

Charles Pringle



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:45 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FUN at local Radio Sh
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 05:30:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4jqdt5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4j6851$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (George F.) wrote:
>I have many times asked questions at radio shacks, mostly about the new
>scanners they bring out or on electonics components,  And alway get answers
>that are way off the wall.  I try to nicely tell them that they are wrong and

>the correct answer is ----.   I've heard on about 4 or 5 different times a
>Radio Shack Droid tell a customer that your cordless phone is just as private

>at your 'normal' telephone, and your local volanteer fireman across the
>street with his scanner can't listen in.  Or that maga-buck cell phone &
>service plan - No there are NO scanners that can pick them up, their
>frequencies are way too high for scanners.  At my local rat shack I try to
>tell them (infact with a handheld scanner I've proved it to them) but they
>told me "I don't do this for a living, so therefore I don't know what I'm
>talking about".  HAY WAKE UP THE PROOF I WAS RIGHT WAS COMING RIGHT FROM MY
>SCANNERS SPEAKER!

I'm all too sure that your above examples are true.  Unfortunantly RS
does not train their sales people as well as they should.  I speak
from experiance as I'm a ham and a RS manager.  I've seen poor
answers, both before and since I started with the company.  But I do
have to wonder, why did you as a question...only to correct the
salesman's answer.  I have had several customers who get a "kick" out
of proving their superior knowledge.  I rarely take the bait.  If they
are right, I acknowledge it (and learn a little - you're never too old
or too smart to learn something), and if they are obviously wrong
about their answers, and I can't convience them otherwise, smile and
go on.  I hope you are not in that group who like to bait the poor
under educated, underpaid sales help.  Most of them won't stay with
the company that long anyway (you kinda need to be a little geeky to
really enjoy selling this stuff all day ;-)  ).  If you are serious
about get real answers, then don't hesitate to ask if the salesperson
has his own scanner, tranciever, etc.  Chances are, if they do, they
will respond graciously to your question.  If they get defensive, then
go to the store down the street.  Maybe you'll have better luck there.


Regards,

Rodney, KB0SPZ




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Fun at your neighborhood Wal-Mart!
Date: 3 Apr 1996 02:42:52 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4jsojc$[e-mail]>

Here's something fun to do that I came up with the other day.  If you're
bored and looking for some cheap entertainment, try this:

Most (if not all) Wal-Marts now use Motorola handhelds for in-store
communication.  These use the interant frequencies of 151.625, 154.570,
or 154.600.  I have also noticed that not all employees have access to
the handhelds; only certain "higher level" types.  I came to this
conclusion after spending an extensive amount of time sitting in the
parking lot of various Wal-Marts and listening to their communications.
Gossiping about customers and other employees (presumably the ones
without "ears") is quite common.

Anyway, here's what you do:  first, monitor from the parking lot with
your own scanner and determine which frequency is in use at that
particular store.  Then, go back to the Automotive department.  Look at
the car stereo display.  Along with all the tuners, speakers, CD players,
and cassette decks, you'll also find one or two mobile scanners mounted
in the rack and operating (usually the cheap Bearcat 16-channel model,
and sometimes also a Beartracker will be there)  Make sure the scanner is
hooked up and operating, and then punch in the store's frequency.  Set
the scanner on "manual" so that it stays on that channel (or, even better,
 program it into all 16 channels!)  Set the squelch and then turn the
volume up full-blast.  Now, get away quick and wait for the radio to go
off.  Watch the look of astonishment on Wally Salesdroid when he/she
realizes that it's his manager/department head/etc. that is blasting from
the speakers!  Especially effective if Wally isn't one of the
"privileged" few that has been issued a Motorola!


Great fun!!

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GPS unit-where to buy?
Date: 3 Apr 1996 02:38:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4jsob0$[e-mail]>
References: <4jfs2t$[e-mail]> <4jh87h$[e-mail]>

try also SPORTY'S PILOT SHOP   800-LIFT-OFF
---
JOHN/PHX ([e-mail]) Computing and making Good Chemistry!...
----

Robert Weber ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In <4jfs2t$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (TristTom)
: writes:
: >
: >Where's the best (read cheapest) place to buy a GPS unit? thanks

: You don't say where you are but my EEB catalog has units as low as $200
: (Magellan GPS 2000).  EEB phone is 800-368-3270




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:49 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,comp.bbs.misc,alt.bbs.ads,alt.bbs.lists,alt.bbs.wildcat,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.bbs,alt.bbs.doors,
From: [e-mail] (Joe Cira)
Subject: HAM*INFO*LINK*SOURCE*BBS
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 17:00:24 GMT

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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:50 1996
From: Abie Baker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help, BC3000XLT somehow, someway
Date: 1 Apr 1996 01:16:01 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone know YET how to adjust the missing gaps in a Bearcat 3000XLT.
I know it may be difficult, but it can't be IMPOSSIBLE. Nothing is
impossible, just a challenge.


    Thanks very much
     Abie


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:51 1996
From: A&JP <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-R1 Scanner
Date: 2 Apr 1996 16:32:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrkq5$[e-mail]>
References: <4iukm1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jp0n3$[e-mail]>

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if you want a 1980 dual trace 35 mhz scope for your r-1 just phone-me
709-944-5268


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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Just purchased an Icom R1 scanner,and I have a problem.I knew that
>this wasnt the best scanner as far as performance was concerned-but it
>sure is small.I guess thats the tradeoff.This scanner suffers so bad
>from bleed through its almost unuseable for scanning.Tried programing
in
>a few freqs. for police in the 460mhz range ie 460.35 460.45 460.075
>etc. When a trans occurs in one of these freqs the scan will stop even
>if its on the wrong one.bleed through.200klh or more
>     I took the radio back and was told it checked out fine.I've hade
>many scanners including AOR ar8000 (great scanner) and have never had
>this problem.
>   Is this scanner that poorly designed--or do I just have a lemon!!!
>
>
>
>              Thanks
>
>                       Rick
>
Hi Rick, sorry that you got stuck with a piece of shit. I sold my IC-R1
2 weeks after that I bought it. I still have a bad conscience about the
guy I sold it to. ah well, I call it damage control. I even spent 150 $
to modify the MF-1 filter so that the selectivity was enhanced but that
was a waste of money.

I would recommend the AR-8000.


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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:52 1996
From: [e-mail](MARK VARGAS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Icom R7100 For Sale $1200.00
Date: 3 Apr 1996 03:31:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4jsrfa$[e-mail]>

I have an Icom R7100 25-Mhz to 2 Ghz unblocked in mint condition with
manuals. If you dont know it has 900 memories, No modifications ever
made to the unit.

 A steal at $1200.00. If you dont believe me call Gilfer, or Amateur
Electronic Supply to see what the unit sells for new. Serial number on
request.

I will ship via UPS RED LABEL.


Mark KD2DI



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Matthew Twomey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Ilegal to buy?
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 96 16:25:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4jp0do$[e-mail]>

I was wondering (I've heard so many different stories on this) Is it legal to
buy a continuous coverage scanner from over seas? Like through mail order or
something? I I went overseas and came back with one would they confiscate it
in customs upon my return?

What are the laws regarding this?


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:54 1996
From: Tim Riffle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indoor Ant. ideas?
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 96 02:01:32 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Greg Miller <[e-mail]> writes:

>I was wondering if anybody could help me with an Antenna problem.  I
>live on the ground floor of an appartment building, and would like a
>better antenna than the rubber ducky that I am using.  Is there a way
>to rig up anything better?
>
>THANKS!!!
>
>greg
>
>

Go to radio shack, and ask for a CB to BNC adapter, screw a standard CB
antenna on one end and connect the other to the scanner.
or, also at radio shack, get a COAX to BNC adapter and a splitter and (2)
three foot pieces of VCR coax, hook your incoming TV cable to the splitter, an
d
then hook one of the cables to the splitter and then to your tv, and the other
cable on the splitter, and then on the coax adapter.  Hook the adapter to the
BNC port on your scanner and use the cable company's very own SATTELITE dish
as the worlds biggest da**ed scanner antenna you ever saw.

I have used both of these messages for 4 years and have NEVER had to replace a
scanner for overpowering the receiver or any other reason.  Neither one of the
options above should cost more than $30 - $40.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Youse)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indoor Ant. ideas?
Date: 3 Apr 1996 17:35:18 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4jucsm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

You might want to try a few parts from Radio Shack.  I bought a
telescoping antenna from RS for about $10.  It is approx. 26 inches when
fully extended.   I also bought a suction cup mount with a six-foot cable
for about $11.  Both have BNC connectors.  I can use either my original
rubber duck antenna or the telescoping antenna with the suction cup mount.


I place the suction cup mount on the inside of either my home or car
window with the antenna I currently want to use.  While this will not
work as well as some of the very expensive antenna solutions people use,
I think it works great.  I have definitely noticed much better reception
at home and in the car.  Since the antenna is temporarily stationary, you
can move the scanner without affecting performance.  This is a portable
solution at a reasonable price.

I don't have the part numbers with me now.  If you need them, e-mail me &
I'll send them to you.

-
  JIM YOUSE     [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:56 1996
From: Robert Barker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: INTERCEPTOR R10
Date: 2 Apr 1996 14:55:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrf5c$[e-mail]>
References: <4jp15j$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

I have one.. and I get a lot of radio and Tv stations.  I only wish they
could be blocked out..which I guess they can but you'd have to spend
hundreds of dollars on filters.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:57 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Italian freqs?
Date: 3 Apr 1996 03:58:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4jst1j$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any freqs for Sicily and Venice?
And is there any point in taking a scanner? Wudn't everything be in
Italian?
Many thanks
Dan
Toronto




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (DJBlu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: 3 Apr 1996 16:20:54 -0500
Message-ID: <4juq3m$[e-mail]>
References: <4js3ja$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (DJBlu)

I can hear the LAPD between 1268.00  and 1270.00.  I have only tried this
in the late evenings/early AM.  Could a ham repeater be rebroadcasting
their transmissions?

The difference between the 1200 and 506 mhz broadcasts is that I can
always hear the mobile unit's transmission clearly on the 1200 mhz.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:51:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Roth)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: 4 Apr 1996 04:52:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvki2$[e-mail]>
References: <4js3ja$[e-mail]>

DJBlu ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Was scanning the 1200 Mhz band this weekend on my Pro-26.  Was hearing law
: enforcement call that sounded like LAPD.  Coluld this be true?

 Could have been images from around 440 Mhz.
--


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:00 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: 3 Apr 1996 17:40:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4jv5p2$[e-mail]>
References: <4js3ja$[e-mail]>

: Was scanning the 1200 Mhz band this weekend on my Pro-26.  Was hearing law
: enforcement call that sounded like LAPD.  Coluld this be true?

1.2 Ghz is also a ham band used mostly in large cities like LA and
what not.  You may have heard a ham operator using his 1.2 Ghz rig
and the local repeater.  Could you give me a frequency?  I have a map of
California containing all the repeater frequencies for amateur radio.

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 .'   .'       FTP Site: ftp.primenet.com/users/c/cracked
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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:01 1996
From: "David H. Malin" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 21:08:05 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4js3ja$[e-mail]> <4juq3m$[e-mail]>

This transmittion is news to me.  I am the one who maintains it. Are you
guys positive that we are transmitting up in that freq range.  I find
that hard to believe.

  Please be sure......  Thanks in advance

Dave
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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brent Corbin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: 4 Apr 1996 02:12:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvb6s$[e-mail]>
References: <4js3ja$[e-mail]> <4juq3m$[e-mail]>

DJBlu ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I can hear the LAPD between 1268.00  and 1270.00.  I have only tried this
: in the late evenings/early AM.  Could a ham repeater be rebroadcasting
: their transmissions?

Ok - *now* I can tell you it's unlikely that it's coming from a ham
repeater 8*)  The 1260-1270 segment is set aside for uplinks to and
downlinks from ham satellites...

: The difference between the 1200 and 506 mhz broadcasts is that I can
: always hear the mobile unit's transmission clearly on the 1200 mhz.

Strange - when you hear a mobile on 506, *most* of the time it ought
to going through the repeater.  If you're consistently hearing the
mobiles better on this 1200 MHz frequency then on 506, then you're
probably hearing an image (or spur?) from one of their link transmitters.
[Are you close to any city radio towers? 8*) ]




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Matthew Edward Mills)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: LCD Light on Realistic Pro-46?
Date: 3 Apr 1996 04:46:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4jsvqd$[e-mail]>


Is there any way to make the LCD light on the Realistic Pro-46 stay
either on or off?

Right now when you press the light button the light stays on for 15
seconds and then turns off.

I would like to have the light stay on all the time when the light button
is pressed and be able to turn off the light when the button pressed again.

please post info or email

thanks





From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Barry O'Grady)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.privacy
Subject: Re: Legal to Listen to Cordless?
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 12:18:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4jt594$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ivf19$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (SSC253) wrote:

:If the signals are out there(in the open) and I have a receiver, purchased
:legally that can receive these signals, then I will make the choice to
:listen or not. It's up to the manufactures of the phones to scramble them
:if they don't want people to intercept the signals.  You can't legislate a
:law that's unenforceable.  How can anyone stop me? (not that I listen -
:personally I could care) .

The fact that you could care shows that you are concerned. The
question is, do you care?




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (SSC253)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.privacy
Subject: Re: Legal to Listen to Cordless?
Date: 3 Apr 1996 13:29:03 -0500
Message-ID: <4jug1f$[e-mail]>
References: <4jt594$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SSC253)

     Barry.....Barry.......Barry........<shakeing head slowly>
                Aren't we cerebral.   <big sigh>

      Oh well.....you keep on taking those English classes, ya hear?
Youse
    gunna make us SO PROUD of yew!!!
                                                               :-)
<VBG>


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:06 1996
From: only me
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal to Listen to Cordless? - NO
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 21:38:32 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Anyone know what happened to the Aronsons in Denver Colorado?
They used recorded cordless conversations of their neighbors in court
as proof that the neighbors were harrassing them...  Did they ever
get prosecuted for recording (as well as listening) to cordless phone
conversations?

I think I remember hearing that their neighbors (don't remember their
names) were fined for the harrassment though.


>
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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Collier Chun)
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal to Listen to Cordless? - NO
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 96 07:04:48 PST
Message-ID: <4jrfmh$[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>Read 18 USC 2510 and 18 USC 2511 for details on what
>MIGHT happen, if you were caught.
>
>Look in the 3/26/96 edition of the Jackson [MI] Citizen Patroit,
>about a Jackson County sheriff deputy that monitored someone's
>cordless phone call(s) and then arrested her.

Or read the March 31st issue of the Sunday _Oregonian_ about
how one Portland Police officer got caught giving confiscated
majihuana to his friend after mentioning the "gift" over a cellular
phone call--which was intercepted by a citizen, who then
tipped off the police, who set up a sting operation to nail him...












From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:08 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.privacy
From: [e-mail] (Glen L. Roberts)
Subject: Re: Legal to Listen to Cordless? THE LAW!!!!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4irl4r$[e-mail]> <4iuc4q$[e-mail]>    <4j15b1$[e-mail]> <4j2mva$[e-mail]>        <4j74uk$[e-mail]> <4j8i08$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jbtjc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ji1fo$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 14:21:48 GMT

Eric <jed1@198.4.75.51> wrote:

>[e-mail] (Glen L. Roberts) wrote:

>>
>>Here is the law... excuse the formatting... it was beyond my
>>control that free agent messed it up.
>>
>>
>>  * UNITED STATES CODE
>>        o TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
>>             + PART I - CRIMES
>>                  + CHAPTER 119 - WIRE AND ELECTRONIC
>>COMMUNICATIONS
>>                    INTERCEPTION AND INTERCEPTION OF ORAL
>>COMMUNICATIONS
>>
>>---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>Thanks for a cite.  Have the above codified law been Sheppardized?
>Recently, new laws were passed that are more realistic, I believe...

I have repeatedly given the cite.

It was last (to my knowledge) amended in 1994 (Oct), which is
when cordless phones were added as ceullar phones were in 1986.

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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr. CodeGrabber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Listening to digital cells wasErricson GE Cell phones
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 18:41:01 central
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <41hs76$[e-mail]> <41ia9b$[e-mail]> <4jnu8k$[e-mail]>

 [e-mail] (gwen jenkins) writes:

>As an owner and 8 mo. user of an Ericsson digital, I would say BUY
>!!!!!!

>The long batery life, small size, and great sound quality are
>unmatched by other cel phones I have owned/used even other digitals.

>GO DIGITAL - you can't get scaned !!!

????Hmm where to start??? Up here in Canada Digital cell phones sound like you

have foood in your mouth when you talk.(at times)

As for you can't be scanned.....................Maybe not as cheaply but YES
you CAN be scanned.

Peace From Canada



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:10 1996
From: LLEDLOW <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Log Periodic Antenna
Date: 1 Apr 1996 18:19:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4jp6mt$[e-mail]>
References: <4jnkua$[e-mail]>

A log periodic antenna will offer about 6-10x improvement in signal
strength over the discone, depending on frequency and assuming you have
the LPA pointed at the emitter.  Considering the Create antennas are
pretty darned expensive, you might want to try a lower cost alternative
first.  Maybe some good quality cable and a mast-mounted pre-amp are what
you need.  You could find a vertically mounted directional TV antenna
useful, too, depending on which frequencies you want to monitor.

73,

Larry/NA5E



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:12 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Log Periodic Antenna
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:04:19 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jnkua$[e-mail]>

George F. wrote:
>
> I'm thinking of buy the Create Log Periodic antenna.  I would like to know i
f
> I'm going to see an improvement over my current Radio Shack Discone Antenna?
> There are some weak signals that I can hear on the Discone, but not well
> enought to understand.  Will the Periodic antenna help?  Does anyone have
> one?=============
Hi, George...
You should indeed see an improvement over the Discone, but not because the Dis
cone is an inferior antenna at
all. The two types are very different in what they do.
A log periodic is very directional, and the discone is omnidirectional (a big
word for saying it receives
equally well from any and all directions). Where the log periodic gets its gai
n is from the fact that it
concentrates its work in one narrow direction, rejecting signals from the othe
r directions (this ignores the
fact that many such antennas have "lobes" in directions other than the primary
 lobe). So, the log periodic will
receive better in the aimed direction, but will miss signals from other direct
ions, which the discone would
get.
So, you are trading one set of compromises (no gain, omnidirectionality) for a
nother (gain, directionality).
Hope this helps.

--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:13 1996
From: Michael Tolman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: looking for Honduras frequencies
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 23:48:09 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

hey all, I'm looking for frequencies for Honduras, specifically any
Military freqs, thanks for any help.


[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Hancock)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for special recorder
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 96 20:43:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4junu6$[e-mail]>


I'm looking for a desktop recorder that will record the time digitally
on the tape when you make a recording.  I want to make note of the times
the recording is made off my scanner.  It must have a remote jack.
Sony used to make a walkman type and Radio Shack makes a micro verison.
They have a digital counter that displays the time during the playback
of when the recording was made.  Does anywhere know if anyone make
a desktop verison?

Steve

Steve Hancock  (N3FWE)
York, Pa
The Pro-2006/Probe Web Page at http://yrkpa.kias.com/~stevehan
[e-mail]    "The Truth is out There"


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:14 1996
From: Thomas Mitchell <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Medical Glossary (Long)
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 96 21:53:18 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4i1m65$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4imf1g$[e-mail]> <4j8t93$[e-mail]>

Of course, as lots of people have noted,
you can be dead for years and still get a total score
of 3.
Tom Mitchell, RN/EMT-P


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:16 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mickey D's drive-thru
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 19:24:52 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <Pine[e-mail]>
To: Dave Dinstett <[e-mail]>

Dave Dinstett wrote:
>
> I dont know about ohter areas, but the McDonald's here are changing to
> "Face To Face" ordering. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of using the
> headsets? In doing so, does these particular restaurants (using the term
> loosely) still use headsets in some fashion?
>
> My other question is did McD's do this to avoid people listening to their
> conversations, or is it a marketing ploy to make ppl think they are
> special by personally taking their orders face-to-face?
>
> Just a thought...
>
> Dave
>
> [e-mail]
> [e-mail]
> [e-mail]
> http://vijay.lssu.edu/students/ddinstett.html

A new McDonalds near me opened last Thursday and they also have
"Face To Face" ordering.  However, the Clerk at window 1 is still using
a headset to communicate with the Clerk at the Windows 2.  Most of these
new McDonalds are also using the 469.0125 (repeater) / 464.0125 (headset)
combination.

Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mickey D's drive-thru
Date: 3 Apr 1996 18:53:36 -0500
Message-ID: <4jv320$[e-mail]>
References: <Pine.SOL.3.91.960401104248.29544G-100000-100000-100000-100000-
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

Dave Dinstett <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I dont know about ohter areas, but the McDonald's here are changing to
>"Face To Face" ordering. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of using the
>headsets? In doing so, does these particular restaurants (using the term
>loosely) still use headsets in some fashion?

>My other question is did McD's do this to avoid people listening to their

>conversations, or is it a marketing ploy to make ppl think they are
>special by personally taking their orders face-to-face?

>Just a thought...

>Dave

>[e-mail]
>[e-mail]
>[e-mail]
>http://vijay.lssu.edu/students/ddinstett.html

A new McDonalds near me open last Thursday and they also have
"Face To Face" ordering.  However, the Clerk at window 1 is still using a
headset
to communicated with Clerk at the Windows 2.  Must of these new McDonalds
are also using 469.0125 (repeater) / 464/0125 (heasset) combination.

Bob

ps: I'm located in Germantown, MD




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:18 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mickey D's drive-thru
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 19:18:19 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <Pine[e-mail]>
To: Dave Dinstett <[e-mail]>

Dave Dinstett wrote:
>
> I dont know about ohter areas, but the McDonald's here are changing to
> "Face To Face" ordering. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of using the
> headsets? In doing so, does these particular restaurants (using the term
> loosely) still use headsets in some fashion?
>
> My other question is did McD's do this to avoid people listening to their
> conversations, or is it a marketing ploy to make ppl think they are
> special by personally taking their orders face-to-face?
>
> Just a thought...
>
> Dave
>
> [e-mail]
> [e-mail]
> [e-mail]
> http://vijay.lssu.edu/students/ddinstett.html

A new McDonalds near me opened last Thursday and they also have
"Face To Face" ordering.  However, the Clerk at window 1 is still using
a headset to communicate with the Clerk at the Windows 2.  Most of these
new McDonalds are also using the 469.0125 (repeater) / 464.0125 (headset)
combination.

Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mickey D's drive-thru
Date: 4 Apr 1996 14:44:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4k0n7n$[e-mail]>
References: <Pine[e-mail]>

Dave Dinstett ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I dont know about ohter areas, but the McDonald's here are changing to
: "Face To Face" ordering. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of using the
: headsets? In doing so, does these particular restaurants (using the term
: loosely) still use headsets in some fashion?

: My other question is did McD's do this to avoid people listening to their
: conversations, or is it a marketing ploy to make ppl think they are
: special by personally taking their orders face-to-face?

: Just a thought...

: Dave

Heya Dave, this face-to-face is purely a markerting tool and also to make
sure they get your order right.  Obviously it's easier to mess up listen
ing than if you're talking face-face(or so they say).  They aren't by far
getting rid of the headsets though - The person taking the order still has
to communicate special requests to the person assembleing the order.  The
computer there does not facilitate every possible order'able item.  ie a
complimentary glass of water does not show up on the screens.

Keith





From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nathan Robbins)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mississippi Frequencies
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 16:29:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4jp0ol$[e-mail]>

Could someone post some freqs for the north half of MS? Maybe from
Jackson on up north?





        _\\||//_
       0('O-O')0
_____ooOO-(_)-OOoo__________________________________________________________
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Nathan Robbins
(601)-324-5334
Email: [e-mail]
web: http://www2.msstate.edu/~nlr2/index.html
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
____ooOO______OOoo__________________________________________________________



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: More Thunderbirds & Blue Angels Frq.!
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 09:39:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4k05gi$[e-mail]>


   USAF Thunderbird Frequencies
_____________________________

Stunt Coord:    120.45
Air Coord:      141.85
Team Leader:    250.85
AIR toAIR:      236.6,  241.4,  273.5, 283.5,  382.8,  294.7,  233.3,
                322.6,  382.9,  394.0 and 236.55
Tower:          126.2
Ground Support:  413.025,  413.1 and 66.9MHz


  BLUE ANGELS
_________________________
Air to Air:  241.4,  250.8,  251.6,  263.5,  275.35 and 319.8
Ground Support:  142.025

Enjoy!
Tony
WA6IGJ




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Business Resource Group)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: mr-8100 programming ???
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 23:47:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4jv2jq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

After regretting the sale of my MR-8100 scanner a few years ago, I was
just able to buy another one.  Now I can't seem to remember how to get
the damn thing to connect to the computer for programming.

Do I use a "patch cable" that has a 9 pin female connector on each
end???  Or what???

I know this is so simple, but I can't seem to get the right combo and
keep getting a message that says it can complete the communication
connection or some such error message.

HELP!



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Kolb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Navy Base Riot
Date: 2 Apr 1996 18:08:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrqe0$[e-mail]>

Had a riot at the brig of the local Naval Air Station
(Marimar, San Diego). A fireman called in to a local
talk show yesterday, complaining that when the city
fire dept. was called in to assist, the fire was reported
as a 2-alarm "rubbish fire". Mentioned that in the past,
firemen had been called to a plane crash and told there
were were no weapons involved, when there in fact live
rounds present.

Does the Federal government have a policy of misinformation
for assistance calls of this sort that will be heard by
all those "nosey scanner owners"? Anyone have any other
examples?

In this event, a housewife on the base at the time called
in a descrition on a cell phone to a local radio station
and was apparently detained for 1/2 hour by the FBI and
told she would lose her base privileges if she talked to
anyone else.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:23 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need cleveland area Scanning information
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 12:58:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4jr8es$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

 I will be visiting Broadview Heights, OH and I need all cleaveland
area information ...

Ken



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sean Shannon)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need Ottawa Police Frqs
Date: 2 Apr 1996 15:41:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrhrl$[e-mail]>

Howdy!

     I was wondering if anyone out there has the frequencies for the
Ottawa-Carleton Police Service or if they know where I can find them?
Thanks!  Any help is really appreciated!

      Cheers!

         Sean



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Arts III -- History-Political Science    too much, but I'm going to
Carleton University, Ottawa,             change that in a week or so."
Ontario, CANADA
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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Tse)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NEW Standard AX400 scanner quick impression
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 96 09:07:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4jtedl$[e-mail]>

I have got a chance to play with a brand new Standard AX400 scanner.
You can find the ad in CQ ham radio magazine from Japan recently.
It receives from approx. 0.5MHz to 1.3GHz non stop, AM, NFM, WFM in
any frequencies.  It runs on 2 AA cells and is very very small, light
and thin.  It has got good audio.  It has 400 ch. memory.  I don't know
if it can be separated to "banks".  It uses similar accessories to the
Standard 508 mini dual-band ham radio (about that size as well.)

The unit was newly bought imported by my friend from Hong Kong.  He paid
approx. $2800 (HKD), which is about $360. (USD).

I really like the size and the wide band receiver.  144MHz ham band
sensitivity is as good as my Standard C550 (similar to C558A) ham handheld.
AM broadcast is very clear, and it doesn't use ferrite rod inside (pull the
rubber duck, and signal is gone.)

I don't know if this unit will be available in North America or not.  Standard
web site is very slow in showing new products.  I have not seen any ad.
in any North American magazines.

Since this is very new, the owner doesn't know about overall intermod
rejection performance.  However, he mentioned that "big" antenna cannot
be used with this radio, since overloading will occur.

I myself was quite impressed and immediately wanted one, even though I
was aiming for something along the line of the AOR8000 type, which has
alphanumeric memory, and computer control.  However, the regular size
radio makes it difficult for someone like me who is already carrying a
handheld cellular phone and a dual-band ham radio,  it will make me look
like a wierdo especially in the summer when there are less clothes to hide
them.  Size is very important.

It might be very possible in the future to have that scanner being
incorporated inside a handheld ham radio, not unlike the Icom 2SRA line.
I wonder if I should wait? (Since I am also interested in the new Yaesu
FT-50 dual band ham handheld as well.)

That's about all my impression so far.  If you have more info than I do,
please send them my way!

Disclamer: I am in no way associated with Standard Radio or Marantz (the
parent company), besides being a rather satisfied customer of one radio.
(satisfied except lack of support and suffering high price in North America,
as if they don't care.)

David Tse, VE7MDT
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:27 1996
From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEW Standard AX400 scanner quick impression
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 96 05:26:30 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jtedl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4jtedl$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "David Tse" writes:

Hi David,

> I don't know if this unit will be available in North America or not.  Standa
rd
> web site is very slow in showing new products.  I have not seen any ad.
> in any North American magazines.
>
> Since this is very new, the owner doesn't know about overall intermod
> rejection performance.  However, he mentioned that "big" antenna cannot
> be used with this radio, since overloading will occur.

AFAIK Standard "USA" did have a look at the AX400 some time ago but
decided it was a no go with strong intermod etc. As to if there were
other reasons (FCC certification) I don't know. Perhaps they might
change there mind in the future.


--
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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NiCad Battery Pack for PRO-43???
Date: 3 Apr 1996 23:16:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4jv0s6$[e-mail]>
References: <4js12r$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)

Igor Ying-Kit Yu ([e-mail]) writes:
> Hi, I'm wondering if any of the battery packs for other
> handhelds can work with the Pro-43? The battery compartment just seems
> too conveniently designed so it seems meant for one but kinda stupid
> that RS doesn't have one.
> Thanks.

Why use another battery pack? Just put NiCads in the holder and recharge
it with the 9v DC adapter.




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NiCad Battery Pack for PRO-43???
Date: 3 Apr 1996 18:01:37 -0500
Message-ID: <4jv00h$[e-mail]>
References: <4js12r$[e-mail]>

In article <4js12r$[e-mail]>,
Igor Ying-Kit Yu <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hi, I'm wondering if any of the battery packs for other
>handhelds can work with the Pro-43? The battery compartment just seems
>too conveniently designed so it seems meant for one but kinda stupid
>that RS doesn't have one.


They do. Radio Shack stock number 23-288; comes with a charging stand.


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


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:30 1996
From: Dave Booth <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NOAA Data
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 17:36:29 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k0o3r$[e-mail]> <4k0q9i$[e-mail]>
To: Ed Brady <[e-mail]>

Ed Brady wrote:
>
> Ed Brady ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
> :    How do I go about decoding weather data transmitted digitally on the
> : NOAA weather channels???  A friend of mine said that it is possible using
> : a packet modem such as a Kommtronics.  I do not know much about this modem
> : but I thought that it could only be used in ham radio applications.  Has
> : anyone ever tried interfacing this modem to a scanner for receive only
> : applications and if so, will it work to decode the NOAA data channel?
>
>                  OOOPPPSS......   Instead of Kommtronics I meant to say
> Kantronics.  Sorry......  :)
> --
> ****************************************************************************
> *  Ed Brady                        * A bird in the the hand is worth two   *
> *  [e-mail]   * in the bush,(or crap on your fingers!)*
> ****************************************************************************

Most scanners have to narrow of BAND WIDTH for rx'ing these sats.

Also the kpc-3 made by Kantronics will do WE-FAX....

hope this helps you

have fun kc6wfs
http://www.lookup.com/Homepages/65348/home.html

--
Dave Booth


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Brady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NOAA Data
Date: 4 Apr 1996 09:59:07 -0500
Message-ID: <4k0o3r$[e-mail]>


   How do I go about decoding weather data transmitted digitally on the
NOAA weather channels???  A friend of mine said that it is possible using
a packet modem such as a Kommtronics.  I do not know much about this modem
but I thought that it could only be used in ham radio applications.  Has
anyone ever tried interfacing this modem to a scanner for receive only
applications and if so, will it work to decode the NOAA data channel?

--
****************************************************************************
*  Ed Brady                        * A bird in the the hand is worth two   *
*  [e-mail]   * in the bush,(or crap on your fingers!)*
****************************************************************************


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Brady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NOAA Data
Date: 4 Apr 1996 10:36:18 -0500
Message-ID: <4k0q9i$[e-mail]>
References: <4k0o3r$[e-mail]>

Ed Brady ([e-mail]) wrote:

:    How do I go about decoding weather data transmitted digitally on the
: NOAA weather channels???  A friend of mine said that it is possible using
: a packet modem such as a Kommtronics.  I do not know much about this modem
: but I thought that it could only be used in ham radio applications.  Has
: anyone ever tried interfacing this modem to a scanner for receive only
: applications and if so, will it work to decode the NOAA data channel?

                 OOOPPPSS......   Instead of Kommtronics I meant to say
Kantronics.  Sorry......  :)
--
****************************************************************************
*  Ed Brady                        * A bird in the the hand is worth two   *
*  [e-mail]   * in the bush,(or crap on your fingers!)*
****************************************************************************


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:33 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: Anthony Eremitaggio <[e-mail]>
Subject: nypd ch 22
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.960401185903.19598A-100000@barney>
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 23:59:53 GMT


what freq is ch 22, usually esu uses it

thanx


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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Comstock)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Oklahoma City Freq
Date: 3 Apr 1996 05:36:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4jt2p0$[e-mail]>
References: <4jndc2$[e-mail]>

In article <4jndc2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Does anyone have a list of the OKC area freqs ?
>
I could give you my list, but then I would have to kill you (just
kidding :)) Since I probably shouldn't help out my new competition!
Welcome to Oklahoma City, tho, and say hi to Mike Duncan for me.
John Comstock
Photographer, KFOR-TV

P.S. The Police call from radio shack is fairly accurate, though...>
>
>
>  John Hoaglun - Chief Photojournalist KOKH-TV
>  --------------------------------------------
>  [e-mail]
>
>  http://www.sundial.net/~jhoaglun
>
>



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:35 1996
From: albert britton <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Open House, Dupage Co. IL, Emergency Ops. Center
Date: 3 Apr 1996 20:18:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4jumem$[e-mail]>

You are invited to attend a pblic open house celebrating the
rededication of the newly remodeled Dupage County Emergency Management
Facility on Saturday May 4, 1996 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
Highlights include:

New state of the art emergency communications center,

Severe weather warning center, with Doppler radar work station,

Disaster command center,

Display of a variety of emergency response vehicles

The Emergency Management Facility is located at 136 North County Farm
Road in Wheaton, Illinois.  For further information, contact the Dupage
County Office of Emergency Management at [phone]

--
albert britton
Northwestern University
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:36 1996
From: DL Craig <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pls Help w/ Helena, MT & Anchorage, AK Frequs.
Date: 3 Apr 1996 22:06:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4jusp8$[e-mail]>

Hello Everyone!

Was wondering if anyone out there has a frequency list for Helena,
Montana and Anchorage, Alaska.  I will be travelling to both soon, and
would like to know the main police/fire/ems frequs for those areas as I
can think of no better way to neighborhood shop than to monitor and
track police and fire calls.

Thanks,

Dave




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:36 1996
From: Bryan Mangum <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro -23 Mods Needed
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 10:44:09 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any mods for a RS Pro 23??

Please let me know!

Thanks!

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO 2026
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 05:41:55
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Terry and Donna Le
e) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Terry and Donna Lee)
>Subject: PRO 2026
>Date: 3 Apr 96 03:41:32 -0800

>Need information on how to reduce or eliminate the "Beep"
>in the PRO 2026.

>I never thought I'd need the service manual until now! <G>

>Terry


There are numerous ways to influence the BEEP on the Pro-2026.  The signal is
fed from the microprocessor to the audio section via the Control PCB Assembly
(the bottom board with all the wires going to it).  The beep leaves this board

on Pin 5 of J4.  Cutting or otherwise disconnecting this lead should knock the

beep way down.

The capacitor C-173 and the resistor R152 (470k) (both in series with BEEP
wire) feed the signal into the input of the audio amp that drives the speaker.

  Removing or lifting one leg of either of these components will also knock it

way down.  From previous reports, none of these totally eliminate the beep,
but it is almost totally gone.

Steve
WB7PSD


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:39 1996
From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro 2035 & Cellular
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 96 04:17:58 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j3fk2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jhsjk$[e-mail]> <4jkgp7$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4jkgp7$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Michael Alexander" writes:

> How much is the Euro board? Is replacing the board to get cell the only
> reason you would make this mod? How does the board compare to the US version

> (it probably uses the UK bandplan right?).

Replacing the IC (whichever way) will only give you full 800MHz
coverage. There are no other gains or lossses.

The "bandplan" is, afaik the same as the US one, the only difference
being that from 760-300MHz it defaults to 12.5KHz so manually changing
to 5KHz would be required.

The "Bandplan" on virtually all GRE or Uniden produced sets has always
been that of the US on those sets that do not have programmable
increment steps or modes. The current range of sets such as the the
PRO-60, PRO-62 & UBC-220XLT for example follow this pattern. Key in 152.00
and it will default to NFM, 5KHz. Not ideal when we use 12.5KHz channel
spacing in AM in some parts of the country.


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From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:40 1996
From: Dave Booth <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO 43 Mods needed!
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 18:15:24 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: RS <>

RS wrote:
>
> Im looking for any information on the modification of the Pro 43
> If anyone has any info please email me.
> Thank You
>
> [e-mail]
>
> RS OCPD


look here lots of mods for it...
http://oak.oakland.edu:8080/pub/hamradio/mods

have fun kc6wfs
http://www.lookup.com/Homepages/65348/home.html
--
Dave Booth


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rodney A. Skeeter)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-2035 HELP
Date: 4 Apr 1996 02:08:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvauu$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4jm4vv$[e-mail]>

CHIP CHANGED IN THE 2042 CORRECTS PROBLEMS
In article <4jm4vv$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>[e-mail] (Charles George) wrote:
>
>>SB>I posted about this before but got know replie but I have a
>>SB>PRO-2035 and the AUTO-store feature keeps storing the same
>>SB>frequency over and over instead of skipping it if it find it again.
>
>>I bought a 2035 and mine does the same thing in the Auto-store, so I
>>think this is a bug, probably fixed/changed for the 2042.
>
>>SB>What is the difference between this 2035 and the 2042?
>
>>The 2035 is Double Conversion while the 2042 is Triple Conversion.
>>I bought my 2035 for a discount Friday.  I use it to listen to
>>Airplanes, Trains, DART the local transportation system, and the
Weather
>>which is preprogrammed. I also have the Dallas Police and Fire
>>programmed.  I have 400 frequencies programmed and still have the rest
>>to find interesting frequencies to program.
>>
>
>I thought the 2035 was triple conversion. Is it not?
>
>Steve
>



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:42 1996
From: Don Mooyman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-25 Mods
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 1996 12:30:03 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am looking for some one with info. on the mods to make my scanner the
same as Europe/Australia ver.  of this scanner.....


Please Email me at..

[e-mail]






From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:43 1996
From: Dominick Guglielmo <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-26 Mod WORKS!!
Date: 1 Apr 1996 17:37:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4jp483$nt4$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

>>aren't any signals between the 30 kHz spacing, and since it
>>won't
>> stop without a signal, there is no reason to hit the search
>>button
>> any more often than as if it searched in the actual 30 kHz
>>steps.



Not true... once on a strong signal sometimes you have to press
the search button 2-3 times to leave the signal behind!  A friend
of mine has the unblocked 26 and has shown this to me! (i have the
blocked one and won't do the mod intil they find one that allows
the actual freq to be entered in)


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (WalterTA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-26 Mod WORKS!!
Date: 2 Apr 1996 05:08:55 -0500
Message-ID: <4jqubn$[e-mail]>
References: <4jp483$nt4$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (WalterTA)

>of mine has the unblocked 26 and has shown this to me! (i have the
>blocked one and won't do the mod intil they find one that allows
>the actual freq to be entered in)

If you look at the PRO-26 Service Manual you will see that there are two
models of the PRO-26. One sold in the USA & Canada which has the model
number 20-506 and one sold for the UK, model number 20-9506.

The two units would appear to be identical except for one thing....IC505.
This is the main CPU and one assumes where the frequency coverage is
stored. A different  IC is used in each model. As far as I can see the
only way you are going to modify your PRO-26 so you can key the actual
frequencies in is by replacing this. Not quite so easy as adding or
cutting a wire.

WTA


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:45 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (RON ROTH)
Subject: Pro-26 Mod WORKS!!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (RON ROTH)
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 1996 05:32:00 GMT

RR> Hmmm...  *300* ch/sec in 5 kHz steps isn't so bad.  Since there
RR> aren't any signals between the 30 kHz spacing, and since it won't
RR> stop without a signal, there is no reason to hit the search button
RR> any more often than as if it searched in the actual 30 kHz steps.

> Not true... once on a strong signal sometimes you have to press
> the search button 2-3 times to leave the signal behind!  A friend
> of mine has the unblocked 26 and has shown this to me!

 I guess I'm lucky that I don't have that problem with my Pro-26,
 even with strong signals.  It always stops on the proper frequency
 (not before), and I don't get stuck with 5kHz stops when pressing
 the search button.  Even putting my 26 on top of a computer or next
 to a TV cable outlet (I haven't tried climbing a cell transmission
 tower yet), will only very occasionally make it get stuck in between
 30kHz frequencies.
 Maybe your friend should adjust the AGC on his 26 (using RT-2),
 or perhaps it could benefit from a general alignment.

> (i have the blocked one and won't do the mod intil they find one
> that allows the actual freq to be entered in).

 I personally can't see any advantage of programming actual cell
 frequencies, since all one generally does is use the search mode
 when listening to cell transmissions, so there is no *practical*
 gain in using actual, versus image frequencies - the reception
 and sensitivity are identical.  If someone is bothered by some
 interference around 1200MHz, let them use a diode or switch instead
 of a jumper on IC-1, which will solve that problem - except, it may
 discourage some people from attempting the mod; they may go for the
 jumper, but not anything more complicated.

 * Ron Roth
---
 ■ RoseReader 2.10ß P003228 Entered at [GHBBS]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO2026 Receives FM Band!
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 23:40:49
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jji93$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> "Roy D." <[e-mail]> writes:
>From: "Roy D." <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Re: PRO2026 Receives FM Band!
>Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 09:21:29 -0800

>DanAtMRH wrote:
>>
>> The keyboard trick works!  I tried it last night.  It not only displays
>> the FM Band's frequencies it also receives FM broadcasts but in the AM
>> mode and at 12.5 KHz steps.  Now if we can find way to get the radio to
>> receive in the WFM mode and in 5 or 50 KHz steps in that band we'll be
>> set.  Thanks for posting this keyboard trick.  It was fun to do!!  ->Dan

>I must have missed the original post on this.  Would someone please
>repost the keystrokes for this mod.
>        TNX.........................Roy, KD3LZ


I couldn't get mine to do this (and it is restored).  On the Pro-2026, the
Mode of operation and channel step size are not individually selectable (as
they are on the Pro-2005/6 for instance), and are fixed in the operating
system software.

As far as I know, there will be no way to change the mode or channel step size

short of replacing the code that makes the scanner work as it does now.  This
is probably just one of those bazaar quirks that somebody stumbles on to that
ultimately is just a temporary amusement without a whole lot of usefullness.

Steve


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (DT)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro51?  Good scanner?
Date: 4 Apr 1996 20:47:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4k1chj$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4juo04$[e-mail]>

In article <4juo04$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>[e-mail] (dwc) wrote:
>
>
>>I'm very new to scanning.  Does anyone know if the Pro51 model from Radio Sh
ack
>>is a good buy at $199.99?  It usually lists (in my area, at least) for $319.
99.
>>Why such a large markdown?  From the information I gathered, this particular
>>model looks good for a first time buyer.  And the price is pretty decent?  I
sn'
>t
>>it?
>
>I concur with the rest, Dave.  Go get that Pro-51.  It's a good deal at the
>price.
>
>
>-- //Steve//
>
>Computer Associates    CompuServe: 76703,3035
>Fax: [phone]      Internet: [e-mail]
>Phone: [phone]    America Online: KB6OJS
>Homepage: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/KB6OJS
>Personal homepage: http://www.earthlink.net/~kb6ojs
>

I just bought a Pro51 and really like it. I am new to scanning, and I really d
idn't
know what kind to buy, but the 200+ channel capability and the $120 markdown i
s the
reason I bought it.

DT



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kevin Allen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Quincy IL Frequencies?
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 02:23:45 -0600
Message-ID: <kallen-0204960223460001@204.248.202.35>

I am looking for a list of frequencies for the Quincy IL area. Please
Email me any info.

Thanks.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Phil Tull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radar Jammers Work? / Policemen's Balls
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 01:52:56 GMT
Message-ID: <31632b3b.10011640@news>
References: <[e-mail]> <3148c1f8.4335415@news> <[e-mail]> <4j4vg0$[e-mail]> <3159f453.7058716@news> <4ji0mq$[e-mail]>

Eric <jed1@198.4.75.51> wrote:

>[e-mail] (Phil Tull) wrote:
>
>>I think your on to something here.  I also just read an interesting
>>fact.  Cigarette smoking is actually good for you after all!  Yes, it
>>appears that the coughing that habitual smokers do clears out their
>>lungs.  The cancers that they get cause them to see doctors more
>>frequently than non-smokers, they tend to get more checkups, and
>>therefore live longer than non-smokers.
>
>Really??  Exactly _where_ did you read this tidbit that will astound the
>entire medical community?  Perhaps one of those highly respected medical
>journals one can purchase with their groceries?  Although I wouldn't doubt
>the integrity of someone with, say, an "enquiring mind," I can personally
>attest to the fact that smoking did in fact cause leukoplakia
>(pre-cancerous thickening of the oral squamous epithelium) as well as
>squamous cell carcinoma in several of my patients.  In fact, if you add
>alcohol to cigarettes, the appearance of all kinds of cancers increase
>dramatically.  Where I believe you probably read what you say you did,
>perhaps the author was trying to make a point by pointing out the
>ridiculous.

Don't have a cow.  It's called sarcasm.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: radio board makers
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:16:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4joe2i$[e-mail]>
References: <4jhh2r$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (John Hoaglun) wrote:
>I am looking for someplace that either makes a radio or has the plans to buil
d
>a reciever the handles 190.400. Any suggetions ?
>  John Hoaglun - Chief Photojournalist KOKH-TV
>  --------------------------------------------
Hello, John!

My old Radio Shack Pro 2004 will scan/receive there, NO problemo!  I'm sure
other RS scanners will too!  Another 'converter' or 'board' is too much
work!

Tony
aka Uncle T.
WA6IGJ




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:53 1996
From: Jim Krebs <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radio Shack Pro-50
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 17:26:46 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I found a guy selling the Pro-50 for about $50,I may be able to get it
cheaper. I was wondering if it was a good price? I already got the
Pro-23 model, for $60, form the same guy. Both are new in the box.
                                Thanks,
                               Jim Krebs


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:54 1996
From: seizure <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radio Shack's "Police Call"
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 14:15:49 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

About what I posted earlier about POLICE CALL... I am sorry about any
confusion that I have caused.  I was incorrect in stating that POLICE
CALL was a RADIO SHACK book.  It is actually published by a different
company.  Several of you wrote in to tell mer this.  I appreciate the
fill and I apologize for any infringements this may have caused.

seizure [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:55 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack's "Police Call"
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 05:01:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4jqc7k$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

seizure <[e-mail]> wrote:

>About what I posted earlier about POLICE CALL... I am sorry about any
>confusion that I have caused.  I was incorrect in stating that POLICE
>CALL was a RADIO SHACK book.  It is actually published by a different
>company.  Several of you wrote in to tell mer this.  I appreciate the
>fill and I apologize for any infringements this may have caused.

>seizure [e-mail]


Sorry I missed this before I posted a reply tonight (4/1).  But my
advice still stands...if you get poor service at a store (rude, or
just doesn't know what he/she is talking about), go to one down the
street.  I would also ask if there is a ham in the store.  There are
some of us out there that work for RS, and you won't get any sales BS
out of us, just an honest attempt to answer questions (and I've had
some pretty weird ones...but that's another thread).

Regards,

Rodney, KB0SPZ



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andy Domonkos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack, You've got questions, We're Clueless
Date: 2 Apr 1996 19:38:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrvnp$[e-mail]>
References: <4icrue$[e-mail]> <4io96e$[e-mail]> <4ip3ka$[e-mail]> <4jl4ek$[e-mail]> <4jrh1a$[e-mail]>

Ya wants fries wit dat :-o




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:57 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack, You've got questions, We're Clueless
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 15:28:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrh1a$[e-mail]>
References: <4icrue$[e-mail]> <4io96e$[e-mail]> <4ip3ka$[e-mail]> <4jl4ek$[e-mail]>

Jeez, and I thought that folks were exagerating the problems with
Radio Shack!

Went into a store in San Diego over the weekend.  Told the droid that
I was looking for an inexpensive scanner to listen to a particular
trunked system in the 930Mhz range.

He explained (very rudely I must add) that they didn't have any models
that did 900Mhz, only 800Mhz.  Seems that the price cards all said
800, so that was all they did...

When he pulled all of the models off the shelf, he left one up.  Turns
out that it only had 100 channels, and of course, anybody listening to
a trunked system absolutely had to have the additional 100 channels,
because we all know that trunked systems typically use 50 or 60
channels at once...

Once I explained to him that their products did indeed go up to
956Mhz, that 800 didn't mean much to me since I wasn't buying anything
I could mod to get cellular, that the trunked system I wanted to
monitor had all of 10 channels, he proceeded to tell me that he had
heard that there were "crystals" that I could buy to give me back the
cell freqs...

And all of this from an extremely arrogant and rude salesperson who
had just taken a "class" on scanners from RS!

They've got answers, all right.  And they are all WRONG.



*******************************************************************
M. Scott Garner
LAN Analyst, Corporation for Regional Information Systems
[e-mail]

"Events have a way of following in the footsteps of faith."
- Graham MacIntosh
*******************************************************************



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:52:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (George F.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack, You've got questions, We're Clueless
Date: 3 Apr 1996 15:37:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4ju5v2$[e-mail]>
References: <4icrue$[e-mail]> <4ip3ka$[e-mail]> <4jl4ek$[e-mail]> <4jrh1a$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>In article <4jrh1a$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
.>>monitor had all of 10 channels, he proceeded to tell me that he had
.>>heard that there were "crystals" that I could buy to give me back the
.>>cell freqs...
.>
.>Ahhhh, yes.  Those must be those newfangled CZ type of crystals.  If
.>I recall correctly, the CZ stands for "Cellular Z" (Like Hi-Z and
.>Lo-Z etc).  I bought a few off of a realtor in Florida.  [That's a
.>different story, and I won't divulge any more till I can scrape up the
.>money I need to buy a certain bridge which I intend to add toll booths
.>to.]


I have a better deal -->  You buy a bridge from me I'll throw in 3 Free Toll
Booths, 1 for each direction!!

You cant beat that...



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:00 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You got Questions, we got RUDE answers
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 04:51:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4jqbkp$[e-mail]>
References: <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gu1vr$[e-mail]> <4hfpv7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ikmdl$[e-mail]> <4imhpn$[e-mail]> <4io1s2$[e-mail]> <4ip997$[e-mail]> <4ir2oi$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4j68ii$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

seizure <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Ok, people.  Here's the latest scream about Radio Shack.  Pick up the
>1995-96 copy of "Police Call" (Orange book; the Blue one is 96-97)  and
>look on Pages 34 and 35.  No, wait, read the whole introduction!  It is
>nothing but pompass SHIT they wrote just to be able to say they
>introduced the book.

snip...

>Gee, you jack asses at Radio Shack sure are nice!!!   I'm glad I can go
>to PerCon.

snip...

>"5. 'Do you have information on ...'
>       No.  Contact your dealer or manufacturer."
>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>Ouch!  Dammit don't they have ANY compassion?  Hell if *I* worked at
>Radio Shack I'd even help the goddamn newbies that stroll in every day.

>JunKie <[e-mail]>
>Feel free to flame me at any time.

Nahhh...no reason to flame you, but you might want to look at your
book a little closer.  I've got the 95 edition (orange) in front of
me, and  if you look at the front cover on the bottom it says
"Copyright 1994 HOLLINS RADIO DATA".  Also on the title page it
repeats the Hollins with their P.O. box in Los Angeles, CA.  Radio
Shack is the number one distributor of the book (thus the Radio Shack
name at the top of the cover), but the book is also available at other
radio stores (sans the Radio Shack name).  When you quoted the above
remark to contact your dealer, they mean Radio Shack.  When they say
don't write them, they mean Hollins.  Hollins and Radio Shack are not
the same.

I don't know what store you go to, but the one I run (yes I'm a RS
manager) has it's own scanner (and shortwave) list freely available
for the asking.  I have many times helped newbies listeners with both
freqs and how to program them in their scanners (both RS scanners and
BCs - which I don't sell).

The point is, be sure of your facts before making such outrageous, and
generalized comments.  I know there are good and bad RS stores, so if
you find a bad one, check out the one down the street.  Chances are
you'll find what you are looking for.

Regards,

Rodney, KB0SPZ



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Raymond Miller)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: 3 Apr 1996 01:31:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4jske8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <DnErx5.n5n@moraga. <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Douglas Hitzig <[e-mail]>
says:
>
>  :
>
>>
>
> My only question is this, and I should add that I've been purchasing items a
t R.S. for as far
back as I can recall, why do the sales personnel ALWAYS see me coming and
instead of giving me a fresh unit of whatever I am lookin g at, (say a scanner
), get the box
for the display unit? When pressed, they will usually get me a fresh unit.
Do they have to keep changing the display units for some reason? I've been bur
ned more
times than I'd like to admit by getting talked into taking the display unit if
 that may be the
"last One". Otherwise, I have had exceptional luck with every radio I've gotte
n from R.S. through
the years. One thing that I like to do is check out the product as well
as possible before going to purchase it. That's where the magazines come
in very handy when they do a review. If any one knows why they push the displa
y
units, let me know, I'd like to know if it happens to everyone or just me.
                         regards, Ray Miller, N2NJK


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick Prelinger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radius SP10 programming codes
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 16:21:58 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Motorola Radius SP10 HTs are programmable by means of DIP switches located
behind the removable battery tray.  Trying various settings with a
frequency counter, the single-frequency CSQ UHF models I tested proved to
be capable of working the following frequencies, some a little surprising.

(In the following list, "U" and "D" refer to the up and down positions of
the DIP switches in left-to-right order.  The color codes are Motorola's
own.)

DIP   Freq      Color Code

DUDU  462.575   No color
DUUD  462.625   No color
UDDU  462.675   No color
UUDU  464.325   No color
DDUU  464.500   Brown Dot
UUDD  464.550   Yellow Dot
DDUD  464.825   No color
UUUU  467.7625  "J"
DDDD  467.8125  "K"
UUUD  467.850   Silver Star
DDDU  467.875   Gold Star
UDDD  467.900   Red Star
DUUU  467.925   Blue Star
UDUD  469.2625  No color
DUDD  469.500   No color
UDUU  469.550   No color

(Don't confuse the PL tone DIP switches, also behind the battery tray, with
the frequency tuning controls.)

OK to repost this message anywhere.

Rick Prelinger
Prelinger Archives, NYC


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Mayson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Realistic PRO-2022
Date: 1 Apr 1996 14:16:03 -0500
Message-ID: <4jpa1j$[e-mail]>


Is there a scanner mod FAQ?  Seems to be a popular question around here.

Does anyone know of any mods for the Radio Shack PRO-2022 scanner?

Thanks,
John Mayson


--
John Mayson | Palm Bay, Florida | [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jose Thomson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: REQ: 800Mhz freq for McDonalds
Date: 1 Apr 1996 04:52:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4jnnds$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4jakl0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Paul Sanchez wrote:
>>
>> In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>>
>> --Does anyone have a list of 800Mhz frequecies for Fast Food Restaurant
>> --Drive Thrus?  I came across a McDonalds in Gaithersburg, MD the other
>> --day that had headset manufactured by "GM" and was unable to find their
>> --frequency after scanning all the IB & IS frequencies in VHF low, VHF hi,
>> --and UHF band.
>> --
>> --Thanks,
>> --Bob


I do know a little about this subject.  Alot of McDonalds use Panisonic
headsets.  There are 2 antennas one in the ceiling above the Drive thru area
and one above grill.  There antennas for the headset are built into the belt.

There is a controller which acts like a repeater and keeps outside people from

transmitting on there system.

Hope this helps



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: REQ: 800Mhz freq for McDonalds
Date: 1 Apr 1996 13:04:03 -0500
Message-ID: <4jp5qj$[e-mail]>
References: <4jnnj5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

Jose Thomson ([e-mail]) wrote:

>Info on the new stores.  I think they may have full duplexx system so
they run
>differently

where are you located and what frequency pair are they using?

Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: REQ: 800Mhz freq for McDonalds - FOUND ON 920.500 WFM
Date: 1 Apr 1996 12:57:34 -0500
Message-ID: <4jp5ee$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

Steve Work ([e-mail]) wrote:

>Robert H. Eisner ([e-mail]) wrote:

>: I found the McDonalds In Gaithersburg, MD on 920.5000 Mhz Wide FM.  The
>: headsets in use there were manufactured by "GM"

>: Todd Penney ([e-mail]) in Halifax, Nova Scotia found a Dairy
Queen
>: on 920.2625 Mhz


>It seems quite strange that McDonald's would be on wide FM.  This
>requires 200KHz of bandwidth, rather than the 12.5 or so you need for
>narrow FM.  All McD's needs is voice.  The only use I am aware of WFM in
>this band is Muzak, where they are trying to get hi-fi audio (music) out
>of the receiver.  Why would McD's pay a huge amount more for spectrum
>allocation to get hi-fi sound just for voice?

There definitely using Wide FM.  I confirmed it this past weekend and
found
them on the following frequencies:

        Customer (speaker) 920.500 WFM
        Clerk (headset) 903.500 WFM

Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Collier Chun)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: REQ: 800Mhz freq for McDonalds - FOUND ON 920.500 WFM
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 96 07:15:39 PST
Message-ID: <4ju4mt$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4jakl0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Robert H. Eisner ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: I found the McDonalds In Gaithersburg, MD on 920.5000 Mhz Wide FM.  The
>: headsets in use there were manufactured by "GM"
>
>: Todd Penney ([e-mail]) in Halifax, Nova Scotia found a Dairy Queen
>: on 920.2625 Mhz
>
>
>It seems quite strange that McDonald's would be on wide FM.  This
>requires 200KHz of bandwidth, rather than the 12.5 or so you need for
>narrow FM.  All McD's needs is voice.  The only use I am aware of WFM in
>this band is Muzak, where they are trying to get hi-fi audio (music) out
>of the receiver.  Why would McD's pay a huge amount more for spectrum
>allocation to get hi-fi sound just for voice?

I've noticed that the drive-through deviation level (amount of frequency swing
 caused
by audio modulation) is sometimes quite high--greater than the "narrow FM"
setting on my scanner, but much less than the 150 kHz "wide FM" setting on
my scanner.

So, yes, it is *WIDER* than narrow, but probably much less than your typical
FM broadcast station.













From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:08 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: REQ: 800Mhz freq for McDonalds - FOUND ON 920.500 WFM
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 20:39:37 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4jakl0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ju4mt$[e-mail]>
To: Collier Chun <[e-mail]>

Collier Chun wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
> >
> >Robert H. Eisner ([e-mail]) wrote:
> >
> >: I found the McDonalds In Gaithersburg, MD on 920.5000 Mhz Wide FM.  The
> >: headsets in use there were manufactured by "GM"
> >
> >: Todd Penney ([e-mail]) in Halifax, Nova Scotia found a Dairy Queen
> >: on 920.2625 Mhz
> >
> >
> >It seems quite strange that McDonald's would be on wide FM.  This
> >requires 200KHz of bandwidth, rather than the 12.5 or so you need for
> >narrow FM.  All McD's needs is voice.  The only use I am aware of WFM in
> >this band is Muzak, where they are trying to get hi-fi audio (music) out
> >of the receiver.  Why would McD's pay a huge amount more for spectrum
> >allocation to get hi-fi sound just for voice?
>
> I've noticed that the drive-through deviation level (amount of frequency swi
ng caused
> by audio modulation) is sometimes quite high--greater than the "narrow FM"
> setting on my scanner, but much less than the 150 kHz "wide FM" setting on
> my scanner.
>
> So, yes, it is *WIDER* than narrow, but probably much less than your typical
> FM broadcast station.

NO!!!  THESE HEADSET ARE WIDE FM!!! NOT NARROW!!!

They come in very clear when my AOR8000 is in Wide FM mode, and can not
be heard when it's in Narrow FM.

These headsets were manufactured by "GM".  The narrow FM headset
are manufacture by Panasonic.

Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Manuel Gonsalves)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ: Mod for Pro 2037
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 01:03:57
Message-ID: <4jo670$[e-mail]>

  I would appreaciate any info.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:10 1996
Date: 3 Apr 1996 00:31:20 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Flint)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jo670$[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: REQ: Mod for Pro 2037


AC>  I would appreaciate any info.

  Me too
--
** Starship Sirius (NX-40911) -- Orbiter.Com -- http://WWW.Orbiter.Com



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Igor Ying-Kit Yu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Rubber duckie good for anything??
Date: 1 Apr 1996 01:26:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4jnbc6$[e-mail]>

I'm just wondering if there's any use to the rubber duckie that
originally came with scanner now that I've upgraded to a telescopic
one (standard RS model). Other than the flexibility, does the rubber
duckie receive certain frequencies better than the metal telescopic?
Thanks.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:12 1996
From: Richard Paschal <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Rubber duckie good for anything??
Date: 3 Apr 1996 19:57:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4jvdpu$[e-mail]>
References: <4jnbc6$[e-mail]>

Igor Ying-Kit Yu <[e-mail]> wrote:
: I'm just wondering if there's any use to the rubber duckie that
: originally came with scanner now that I've upgraded to a telescopic
: one (standard RS model). Other than the flexibility, does the rubber
: duckie receive certain frequencies better than the metal telescopic?

It works better in the bath tub.

--
---------------------
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:13 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Marg Eveleigh)
Subject: SanFran Frequencies
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 00:37:25 GMT

A month ago I posted a note asking for SF frequencies and was overwhelmed
by the friendly response.  I tried to respond to each of you but more
than a few had "full mailboxes" and my messages were returned.
I'd just like to thank all who responded.
Regards,
Margaret from TO


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:14 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: scan-l???
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 22:33:05 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4itej9$[e-mail]>

The Mik wrote:
>
> Is there an E-mail group called scan-l?
> I thought i saw something about it.
> If such a thing exists, I would appreciate an E-mail with what listserv
> or list proc to e-mail to get on the scan-l e-mail list.(ya follow
> that?)
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> M J Miller

The listserv address for SCAN-L is [e-mail]

You can subscribe to it by sending the following command in the body
of the message:

SUBSCRIBE SCAN-L Firstname Lastname


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Nikolopoulos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanning in AUSTRALIA
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 03:36:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4jnirp$[e-mail]>
References: <4jl1h8$[e-mail]>

Robert Barker <[e-mail]> wrote:

>My brother is taking a trip to Australia
>and will be driving through Sydney,Wollongong, Canbera, Melbourna and
>Adelaide

>He wants to take his Pro43
> so I need some frequencies for him..

Try between 467.850 - 469.400 Mhz Australa wide for Police,
I can help you with other specific frequencies for Melbourne.


>Also what is their cellular range.. same as US?  Because his 43 is
>modified.
Input Freq.   825-845 MHz
Output Freq 870-890 MHz

Note however that is illegal to listen to telephone conversations.

>Also any problems in and out of customs.
Should be OK, there are no restrictions buying or using them here
providing you don't use it to commit crimes etc.

Hope he enjoys Australia !


Jim





From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:15 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanning in the Netherlands.
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 20:44:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4jpb1g$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I'd like to know if there are any dutch scanner listners
joining this group?

Untill now i did not notice any?

Bye
******************************
Han v.d. Bogaerde
e-mail: [e-mail]
http://www.caiw.nl/~jaabogae
******************************



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sal Paniagua)
Subject: SCANSTAR 4Pro2035
Date: 3 Apr 96 15:30:43 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Does anyone out there have the code for SCANSTAR, to have full 800
access to the Pro 2035 with an OS535 computer interface card?
Post or E-Mail me at [e-mail]
                                             Thank you
                                            Sal


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:18 1996
From: Phil Keller <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,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: Shortwave etc database program....
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 16:33:50 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

And the Cost is ????

-Phil-

Charles Bolland wrote:
>
> Sir,
>
> A stand alone IBM compatible Broadcasting Radio Station Database
> program for Longwave, Mediumwave, or Shortwave.  4000 records...
> Completely read/write and updateable...
>
> If you'd like a copy, send your EMail address and Postal Address
> which will be used to pass you more detailed information on
> the full featured program....
>
> The above program will be sent via EMAIL...
>
> All information will be kept confidential....
>
> Chuck
>
> KA4PRF

--
====================================
"Those who avoid decapitation,
              leave more offspring."
    -Carl Sagan-
====================================
Phil Keller                    N6MWC
mailto:[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:19 1996
From: Gary Hahn <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Software decoding of POCSAG/DTMF?
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 96 22:15:05 CDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>



I found a page that serves both by doing a web search (Alta Vista) using the
word POCSAG alone.

> I may have my acronyms wrong...
>
> Anyway, why can't I seem to find software to take the audio out of a
> scanner's headphone port and decode the POCSAG/DTMF information?
>
> Is this just not possible for some low level reason?
>
> Scott




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:20 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: SOLD: AOR1500 Scanner & Opto 1300H/A Freq Counter
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 09:32:02 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

The AOR1500 and Opto 1300H/A have been sold.

Thanks for all the replies.

Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Speech Inversion Decoder Kit  $39
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 02:18:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4k200c$[e-mail]>

This is a KIT to both encode (send) and decode (receive) speech inversion
transmissions!  Works for telephones too but requires 2 kits for operation
and is full duplex  (sends and receives at the same time).  Requires 9~12
Volts DC.

I would not recommend this kit for newbes.  Should assemble in less than 2
hrs.

$39.95  from:
JRD Microdevices
1-800-538-5000 (sales only)
1-408-494-1400 (technical talk)
*Be sure to ask for the GREAT catalog, new issue in about 2 weeks.

73's
Uncle T.
WA6IGJ






From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Hennigh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Test your AR8000 knowledge:
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 23:37:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4jpetc$[e-mail]>
References: <4jnkd3$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Ramarco) wrote:

>Test your AR8000 knowledge:

>I've got an AR8000 that appears to be set up for the British band plan.
>When I enter freqs with the Auto-Mode tuning activated it changes steps
>and mode incorrectly for U.S. band plan.  Can this problem be fixed by
>cloning a U.S. AR8000?  Any other ideas?

If you purchased the AR8000 from a US dealer (send a copy of the
receipt) send me the radio and I'll correct the problem free of
charge.  We had in the past received some shipments with the incorrect
bandplan for the US.  AOR now randomly checks a number of units at the
factory before shipment so all current production should be OK.

If you do decide to send the radio in just enclose a note or put
'Attn. Steve' on the box.  It takes only about a minute to load the
correct bandplan so I can generally turn these around the same day.

B. Regards,

Steve
=============================================================
  Steve Hennigh                US distributors of AOR, Lowe,
  Electronic Distributors      Daiwa, Create, Emoto, Sirio,
  tel  [phone]            SSE, SASI, Scanmaster
  fax  [phone]
=============================================================



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Tone Decoder Kit ~ $8
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 02:18:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4k200g$[e-mail]>

KR-TD1.  This kit decodes (detects) any single PL, Tone, Tone Burst or FSK
note (from 10Hz ~5,000Hz)!   $7.95

Use this same kit to Send a single note too.  Great kit for A rookie.

Contact:
JRD Microdevices
1-800-538-5000 (Orders Only)
1-408-494-1400 (Tech. Talk)



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:23 1996
From: joe serocki <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: trade simms for scanners
Date: 4 Apr 1996 05:12:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvlo1$[e-mail]>

I have: 72 pin 70 ns parity 8 meg simms
I want: mobile scanners (all band)

[e-mail]
847-587-2398




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:24 1996
From: joe serocki <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: trade simms for scanners
Date: 4 Apr 1996 05:12:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvlon$[e-mail]>

I have: 72 pin 70 ns parity 8 meg simms
I want: mobile scanners (all band)

[e-mail]
847-587-2398




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:26 1996
From: joe serocki <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: trade simms for scanners
Date: 4 Apr 1996 05:13:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvlq2$[e-mail]>

I have: 72 pin 70 ns parity 8 meg simms
I want: mobile scanners (all band)

[e-mail]
847-587-2398




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:27 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Ron Cheshire)
Subject: Re: Trade U.S. Coins for Scanner
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References:  <4ish8m$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 21:03:46 GMT

In article <4ish8m$[e-mail]> <73622.3020@compuserve.c
om> writes:
>From: <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Trade U.S. Coins for Scanner
>Date: 21 Mar 1996 21:21:26 GMT


O.K. .......
what do you wanT??????



When they took back the Fourth amendment. . . I remained silent because I didn
't deal drugs!
When they took back the Sixth amendment. . .  .I remained silent because I was
 innocent.
When they took back the Second amendment. . I remained silent because I didn't
 own a gun.
Now they are taking back the First amendment. I can remain silent no more.

Sadly, Sadly.........

Ron Cheshire
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mary L. Cody )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Trouble picking up frequencies
Date: 2 Apr 1996 22:54:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4jsb6k$[e-mail]>

Is there anyone out there who can help?  I recently entered about 30
trunked frequencies for Stamford, CT police department, but I have been
unable to pick them up.  Could anyone out there please give a possible
reason for this.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Mary


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (HH357)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trouble picking up frequencies
Date: 4 Apr 1996 08:44:45 -0500
Message-ID: <4k0jod$[e-mail]>
References: <4jsb6k$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HH357)

Most likeky, they aren't using them.  But it could also be that you are
not in the correct mode ( ie FM -vs- NFM ).
                                             cheers


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: TV Amp on Scanner
Date: 2 Apr 1996 19:19:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4jruju$[e-mail]>
References: <4j68af$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jadc0$[e-mail]> <4jrcg1$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)

John Lundgren ([e-mail]) writes:
> Remember that the Log Per or Yagi ants are horizontally polarized.  the
> discone is vertically polarized.  There is a difference.  Much of the
> mobile traffic is vertical, since they use whip ants.

Actually Log periodic and Yagi antennas can be polarized whatever way you
want. Most yagis in communications work are vertically polarized. TV
antennas are Horizontal because there is less man-made interference in
horizontal signals.




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: U.S. Secret Service
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:16:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4joe26$[e-mail]>
References: <4jab8p$[e-mail]> <4jbtse$[e-mail]>

>>The VP is going to be in town this weekend and I'd like to catch some federa
l radio
>>waves.  Anyone know what the primary escort freq might be?

>You should listen to local and state police frequencies.  Anything the
>Secret Service will do to protect the VP will be on an unpublished
>frequency and scrambled.  Many times you can get enough information via
>unscrambled police channels to satisfy an inquiring mind.

Also try:

"Hotel" ~ White house Limo:     166.8875  &  167.9   MHz
"T"        ~ V.P. Protection:          164.65,  164.1 & 166.2125 (reported)
"S"        ~Cmd. Post, (Ntl)           166.5125
"O"        ~Protection,  (Ntl)           164.8875
"E-F-Y&Z" Air~Ground                 407.85,  415.7, 162.6875 & 171.875 MHz
Echo&Fox Trot,  Air~Gnd            407.85  &  415.7
Helo& portables 'nighthawk'       166.775, 46.75 & 375.0 MHz
USMC helos attending                46.7,  46.75,  46.70
                                & 122.85(AM), 375.0 (AM)
'Protection'/freq. hopping            16 channels,  408.625 ~ 409.0 MHz
'technicians'/'vans', (D.C.             32.23 MHz
Foreign Dignitary Prot.                 414.775 MHz
Air Forse1, Phone Patch              407.85/415.7 MHz  'Echo'  'uplink'
"    "     "     "                      415.7/407.85  MHz  'downlink'

"Caliber" &"Candlestick" (VIP)   Portable Comms Pkg.
"Electric"                      Natnl. Emrg. Cmd. Aircraft.
"Roadrunner"                     WHCA comms van.
U.S. Government, Treasury Service License Plates:
                                "U.S.GOVERNMENT  'T' 1234"
U.S. Government, Office of President & Exec. Offices Plates:
                                "U.S. GOVERNMENT 'EO' 1234"

Note:  There are four pages of SS frequencies and data.  I think these
            items are closest to your request.

Tony
WA6IGJ



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sean Shannon)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: UK scanning question
Date: 2 Apr 1996 15:45:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4jri26$[e-mail]>


Howdy!

     I am going to be living in the UK over the Summer and I was wondering
if it is legal to scan in Britain?  I can understand that it may be
illegal due to security concerns, so I don't want to bring my scanner
along if it'll be confiscated by the police!  Any help is greatly
appreciated!  Thanks!

     Cheers!

       Sean

P.S.  If it is legal, does anyone have the freqs for the North Yorkshire
pOlice in the York area?

----------------------------------------------------------------------
YCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYC
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Sean Shannon a.k.a."2-4"                "I've decided I procrastinate
Arts III -- History-Political Science    too much, but I'm going to
Carleton University, Ottawa,             change that in a week or so."
Ontario, CANADA
Email address: [e-mail]
----------------------------------------------------------------------
FCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFCYCFC
----------------------------------------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:33 1996
From: Brian Gaff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: UK scanning question
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 96 08:47:09 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jri26$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

So what if you overhear a criminal oddence while illegally
scanning then?

Brian

--
[e-mail]
Brian Gaff AKA B G Services - Still supporting Z80
                              The Spectrum Emulator


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:34 1996
From: Richard Downs <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: uniden 800# for repairs
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 08:53:32 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Mark A. Neading wrote:
>
>         Looking for 800 number to contact Uniden to send a couple of
> scanners in for repair????

TEST Message


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:35 1996
From: [e-mail]  (Ron Allison)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: uniden 800# for repairs
Date: 3 Apr 1996 12:03:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4jtpdp$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

>   [e-mail] (Mark A. Neading) writes:
>       Looking for 800 number to contact Uniden to send a couple of
>  scanners in for repair????
>>>>

        [phone]
        see http://www.uniden.com/

Ron


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:36 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Usenet groups about scanners
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 22:26:31 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4imiup$[e-mail]>

Seymour Dupa wrote:
>
> Sean P. Watts ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
> : I'm doing an assignment that requires usenet groups.  If anyone has any
> : information about these usegroups I would appreciate it if you can tell me
.
>
>   Get a copy of "Internet for Dummies"
>
> --
> ***************************************************
> You only get one chance on this merry-go-round,  **
>   but if you do it right, once is enough.        **
> ***************************************************

Check out the April edition of Monitoring Times page 92.

Their WEB site can be found at http://www.grove.net


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark E. Daniel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Want to record frequency.
Date: 2 Apr 96 02:56:04 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Ron <[e-mail]> writes:

>HI Mark, just use your VCR. It should have input jacks and be able to
>record for 6 hours with standard tape at Extra Low Speed.
>Just see what kind of cable adapter you'll need to adapt the scanner
>phone jack to the VCR input. Get it at Radio Shack.
>Cheers, Ron Cain

I suppose that would work, if I wanted to fastforward through maybe 3.5
hours of silence scattered all over the place.  We aren't talking cell
frequencies here people.  I guess I need to be more specific.

What I want is:

A voice activated system that activates a recorder ONLY WHEN A TRANSMISSION
IS DETECTED.  That way I can go have a real life and not worry about all
I'm missing on that new found frequency which I have no idea who is using.
If you consalt the FAQ it talks of a homebrew device that does this.
What I'd like is a parts list minimum and maximum a premade device
which I can take and hook to the phone jack of my Uniden Bearcat
SC-150B on one end, and on the other a remote miced tape recorder.

Secondly I need to know where I can get one of these tape recorders,
because I don't recall seeing any new ones for sale which have this
feature today.

I can not afford to purchase another scanner.  I can afford parts
and maybe to pay someone a little extra to put it together or give
me a scamatic,

--
Mark E. Daniel
[e-mail] (online)
[e-mail]
www:http://www.ald.net/~lsi


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:38 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Marg Eveleigh)
Subject: Re: What happened to this group???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4je9m7$[e-mail]> <4jehk9$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 00:44:19 GMT

So am I.
I think this group is great.....a helpful core of individuals plus
interested peripherals who help out when they can.
Margaret in Toronto
--------------------------------------


Jim Wayda
([e-mail]) wrote: : I am still here.

: Jim Wayda
: Captain, Scanner Price Police


: In article <4jehk9$[e-mail]>,
: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon) wrote:

: : Mark McAnally ([e-mail]) writes:
: : > Where did everyone go??
: : >
: :
: : I don't know !!!!


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marcum N. Nance III)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What happened to this group???
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 14:27:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4k0ma9$[e-mail]>
References: <4je9m7$[e-mail]> <4jehk9$[e-mail]> <4jkhbs$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Michael Alexander) wrote:

>In article <4jehk9$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
>says...
>>
>>
>>Mark McAnally ([e-mail]) writes:
>>> Where did everyone go??
>>>
>>
>>I don't know !!!!
>>
>>
>They were all killed off in the great Cheek/Moss flamewar!

Actually its more like tired of reading the same questions (what are
the freq for xxx inn yyy location is it legal to listen to cordless,
and the others ....)over and over and over and over....

Marc Nance III
N3WEU
[phone] (M-F 8-4 eastern)
[phone] (6-9pm and weekends)



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What happened to this group???
Date: 5 Apr 1996 19:04:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4k3qsb$[e-mail]>
References: <4je9m7$[e-mail]> <4jehk9$[e-mail]> <4jkhbs$[e-mail]> <4k0ma9$[e-mail]>

>Actually its more like tired of reading the same questions (what are
>the freq for xxx inn yyy location is it legal to listen to cordless,
>and the others ....)over and over and over and over....
>
>Marc Nance III
>N3WEU
>[phone] (M-F 8-4 eastern)
>[phone] (6-9pm and weekends)
>
This comment really hits on a point that is worth thinking about. It's
absolutely true that the same old tired questions keep coming up. I mean, come

on, how much longer is the "is it legal to listen to cordless" debate going to

go? An how many more times is someone going to ask if the PRO51 can receive
cellular? What's needed is a FAQ. Someone care to volunteer (it ain't me babe)
.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joseph Testa)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: What is radio services are in the raneg from 806-823 Mhz?
Date: 1 Apr 1996 13:55:01 -0500
Message-ID: <4jp8q5$[e-mail]>

Thanx, joe

--
Joseph S. Testa, Database Administrator, Ohio EPA
  N8XCT, Emergency Coordinator (EC) & Local Govt Liaison (LGL)
  Pickaway County, OH and Official Relay Station (ORS), message content
  are MY views and NOT my current employer.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:42 1996
From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What is radio services are in the raneg from 806-823 Mhz?
Date: 1 Apr 1996 22:05:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4jpjud$[e-mail]>
References: <4jp8q5$[e-mail]> <4jpecv$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Joseph Testa) wrote:
>Joseph Testa ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>Well i'll post a followup to my own note since the subject(atleast in my
>newsreader) seems to have been chopped off.  THe question was, what is
>in the region 806-823 Mhz.
>
For all inquiries of this type, a great reference is the NTIA Spectrum Use Sum
mary at:
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/spectuse.html

-Will from Wisconsin     [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joseph Testa)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What is radio services are in the raneg from 806-823 Mhz?
Date: 1 Apr 1996 15:30:23 -0500
Message-ID: <4jpecv$[e-mail]>
References: <4jp8q5$[e-mail]>

Joseph Testa ([e-mail]) wrote:

Well i'll post a followup to my own note since the subject(atleast in my
newsreader) seems to have been chopped off.  THe question was, what is
in the region 806-823 Mhz.



 Thanx, joe

--
Joseph S. Testa, Database Administrator, Ohio EPA
  N8XCT, Emergency Coordinator (EC) & Local Govt Liaison (LGL)
  Pickaway County, OH and Official Relay Station (ORS), message content
  are MY views and NOT my current employer.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What is radio services are in the raneg from 806-823 Mhz?
Date: 2 Apr 1996 16:07:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4jrjbg$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

From the  FCC Frequency Allocations
      on  ftp://oak.oakland.edu
      as  /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/fcc.allocations


  806 - 896 MHz:  FM @ 25 kHz steps  (mobile 806-851, base 851-896)
     806.0125- 809.7375 General - conventional
     809.7625- 810.9875 General - single channels
     811.0125- 815.9875 General - trunked
     816.0125- 820.9875 SMR - trunked
     821.0125- 823.9875 Public Safety - trunked     (12.5 kHz steps)
     ....


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What is radio services are in the raneg from 806-823 Mhz?
Date: 3 Apr 1996 11:15:52 -0600
Message-ID: <4jubo8$[e-mail]>
References: <4jp8q5$[e-mail]> <4jpecv$[e-mail]> <4jpjud$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> NewsRadio <[e-mail]> writes:

>> >
>> >newsreader) seems to have been chopped off.  THe question was, what is
>> >in the region 806-823 Mhz.
>> >

>Isnt this the cellular input band? I.E. the cellular mobile transmit
>frequencies corresponding to the cellular base station transmit
>frequencies between 869-894?

Nope.  Cellular handsets are between 824-849.  806-823 is mainly
business/public safety/police.

==============================================================================
|                                                                            |
|            [e-mail]      -  ~      (A plain-O address)             |
|            N5OFQ                 o  O      (A plain-O call)                |
|            David Horak            ''       (Not a plain-O Dave)            |
|            Plano, Texas        /======\    (Not a plain-O town :-)         |
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==============================================================================


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What to do about scrambled cordless?
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:16:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4joe1p$[e-mail]>
References: <4j9g12$[e-mail]>

The budget models use "speech inversion"... some PD's still use 'em...
simple decoders cost under $30.

Tony
WA6IGJ


[e-mail] wrote:

>Does anyone know of device or technique to defeat this?

>I was in a pretty heavily populated neighborhood yesterday, and
>noticed THREE different households using these new phones.

>I have a feeling that as prices drop for them, their popularity will
>rise...





From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Digs)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What to do about scrambled cordless?
Date: 3 Apr 1996 15:37:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4ju60b$[e-mail]>
References: <4j9g12$[e-mail]> <4joe1p$[e-mail]>

In article <4joe1p$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Anthony O. Car
denas ~ WA6IGJ) says:
>
>The budget models use "speech inversion"... some PD's still use 'em...
>simple decoders cost under $30.
>
>Tony
>WA6IGJ
>
>
>
>
>
   Call Ramsey Electronics in Victor NY.  They Sell a box for about 79$
Its not perfedt but it werks


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:47 1996
From: Henry Wysmulek <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Whats The Best Base ANT.
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 09:28:39 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

check out a discone with a vertical whip, a nice no gain wide-band
omni-directional antenna. 25-1300 Mhz coverage.

H. WYSMULEK
[e-mail]
BLUE SKY FREENET
VE4HLW


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why listen to phone conversations
Date: 3 Apr 1996 04:48:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4jsvuu$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)

Joel Burgess ([e-mail]) writes:
>   I'm just curious as to people's reasons for listening in on people's
> phone conversations.  I have a scanner I picked up for $10 (old RS
> 8-channel model that was very beatup) that could pickup VHF/UHF.  I've
> received as many as 8 conversations (cordless) at once (half of which
> crystal-clear, and the others listenable).  But I've found most conversation
s
> to be incredibly bland and boring.  And as for the ones of interest, well
> there's some things I'd rather not know, as these people are all local.
> I have heard people I know personally, and things of great consequence
> (like someone who was telling her ex-boyfriend she thought she was
> pregnant...  something I'd rather not know when I know her).  Anyways,
> the scanner now sits in my closet collecting dust.  So my question simply
> is, why do people listen?

It would be hard to list all the psychological reasons for wanting to
listen in on ANY frequency. I guess the main reason would be
entertainment. It's kind of like asking someone why he or she likes to
watch "ER" or "Friends" or "The X-files". Some people like these shows
some do not. Some people like certain hobbies (radio scanning) some prefer
other hobbies. I personally find the Cell and cordless frequencies very
entertaining, but I also know that others don't really care. Obviously you
are one of those. You might also find that we don't like the same TV
shows, the same sports, etc.




From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark E. Daniel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why listen to phone conversations
Date: 4 Apr 96 00:51:24 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Well it is possible to gain much information from listening to conversations.
Have you never sat in a mall and listened to the people around you to hear
what they talked about?  What interested them?  What they knew?  What
you could learn?  I suppose it might be said that you could simply ask
them, but that isn't as much fun. :)  Plus when you use anything that
uses airwaves you have to realize that you can be heard. :-).
--
Mark E. Daniel
[e-mail] (online)
[e-mail]
www:http://www.ald.net/~lsi


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:51 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why listen to phone conversations
Date: 3 Apr 1996 17:45:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4jv62d$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

:   I'm just curious as to people's reasons for listening in on people's
: phone conversations.  I have a scanner I picked up for $10 (old RS
: 8-channel model that was very beatup) that could pickup VHF/UHF.  I've
: received as many as 8 conversations (cordless) at once (half of which
: crystal-clear, and the others listenable).  But I've found most conversation
s
: to be incredibly bland and boring.  And as for the ones of interest, well
: there's some things I'd rather not know, as these people are all local.
: I have heard people I know personally, and things of great consequence
: (like someone who was telling her ex-boyfriend she thought she was
: pregnant...  something I'd rather not know when I know her).  Anyways,
: the scanner now sits in my closet collecting dust.  So my question simply
: is, why do people listen?
: TTYL

You must live in a very boring neighborhood.  Around here one can listen
to some very spicy conversations, some conversations dealing with illegal
narcotics, as well as just some interesting stuff which you only thought
happened on soap operas.  It's also just fun to see who and what you can
intercept, sort of like how a hacker gets his kicks off what he can
crack and hack.

   _  ____________.--------.
   \`'  __________|________|
   /   [_(__]
  |    |       WWW Site: http://www.primenet.com/~cracked
 .'   .'       FTP Site: ftp.primenet.com/users/c/cracked
 |____|        PGP Public Key Block Available Via Finger


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:52 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Enrico Tan D.p.m.)
Subject: WTB used BC200XLT or used BC205XLT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 1996 19:42:07 GMT

Wanted: bearcat 200xlt or 205xlt scanner, unmodified, working or not.
Please email me.


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:53 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (rjb)
Subject: WTB: AOR 3000 Base Scanner
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 1996 13:02:06 GMT


WTB: AOR 3000 Base Scanner

Please leave price ,condition and phone number through e-mail.
Thanks,Rich.



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:54 1996
From: Mark Mansfield <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: RS Pro2004, 2005 or 2006
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 17:56:09 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'm looking for a Radio Shack scanner, model 2004, 2005 or 2006.
Email specifics and price to: [e-mail]
Thanks, Mark


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jack Kovar  KE0AX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB:LOWE HF-150 receiver
Date: 1 Apr 1996 01:41:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4jnc8i$[e-mail]>

        If you have such a critter" LOWE HF-150" I am looking for one for
        myself. I do a fair amount of traveling and decided this s the unit
        I will buy.

        respond to :            Jack Kovar
                                [e-mail]
                                319-378-9852
                                Toddville, Ia.

                        Thanks,
                                Jack



From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:55 1996
From: Listener <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Yuma
Date: 3 Apr 1996 02:24:00 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone know of any Git-em (gang unit) frequencies.
I know that they often work on the same frequency as their home station
(YPD, YCSO, DPS), but are there any allocated specifically for them?
Thanks


From [e-mail] Fri Apr 05 16:53:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Duane Goldsworthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: YUPITERI MVT-7100  <$400> *** correction**
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 02:25:46 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a perfect ... near new ... rarely used ... Yupiteri MVT-7100

$400 ... not $300 ...

If interested please e-mail me @

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:39 1996
From: Richard Paschal <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: **WILL THIS WORK????!!!!!!!!
Date: 3 Apr 1996 20:05:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4jve8u$[e-mail]>
References: <4juiv0$[e-mail]>

Atkins <[e-mail]> wrote:
: Tim Riffle ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : or, also at radio shack, get a COAX to BNC adapter and a splitter and (2)
: : three foot pieces of VCR coax, hook your incoming TV cable to the splitter
,
: : and then hook one of the cables to the splitter and then to your tv,
: : and the other cable on the splitter, and then on the coax adapter.
: : Hook the adapter to the BNC port on your scanner and use the cable
: : company's very own SATTELITE dish as the worlds biggest da**ed scanner
: : antenna you ever saw.

: : I have used both of these messages for 4 years and have NEVER had to repla
ce a
: : scanner for overpowering the receiver or any other reason.  Neither one of
 the
: : options above should cost more than $30 - $40.

: I am wondering if this will actually work.  Certainly you would get
: overload from the cable freqs right?  What about when cable companies
: send out their "silver bullet" every 6 months to fry fake chips (cable
: stealers)?  What about interference?  How can this be possible?  Has
: anyone else done this?  What kind of neato outer-space stuff can I pick
: up?  :)
: --T

Where I'm at, the only thing coming down the cable is TV.  What a thrill
for my scanner!

--
---------------------
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:40 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 158.4 and 158.6
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 12:15:05 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k7ibt$[e-mail]> <4k8ibo$[e-mail]>

> PDRUNEN ([e-mail]) writes:
> > Can anyone tell me what's on 158.400 and 158.600?  Could not ID them on
> > the Rat Shack Frequency list.

        158.400 is a valid frequency.  158.600 is not.  Are you looking for
158.550 or 158.700?   (158.7 is a paging frequency.  I'm not sure about the
others without looking them up, but without knowing where you are, it's not
possible to give much useful info anyway.)


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:41 1996
From: Ron <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 158.4 and 158.6
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 16:03:00 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k7ibt$[e-mail]> <4k8ibo$[e-mail]>

Marc Purdon wrote:
>
> PDRUNEN ([e-mail]) writes:
> > Can anyone tell me what's on 158.400 and 158.600?  Could not ID them on
> > the Rat Shack Frequency list.
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> It might help if you say what area you want those frequencies for. I could
> give you about 15 different companies that use those frequencies, all in
> different cities.

According to RS Beyond Police Call, 158.400 MHz comes under the heading
of Special Industrial Radio Service. I couldn't find 158.600.

158.400 could be any ONE of the following: Heavy construction, such as
roads, bridges, pipelines, sewers, etc; mining; farming and ranching;
construction, maintenance and supplying of oil and gas wells.

Hope this helps.
Cheers, Ron Cain


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (MIKE3265)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 220 volt phones
Date: 9 Apr 1996 03:31:07 -0400
Message-ID: <4kd3nr$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MIKE3265)

I read a ad that claims thay have a 220 volt phone that has a range of 500
miles does anyone know of this type of cordless phone.?


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (The NeXus!)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 800 Trunked Digital
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 14:15:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4ju2l3$[e-mail]>
References: <4ji5pt$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail](Josefina Hernandez ) wrote:

>Well I am down here in Miami,FL and the county pd is going to change
>its freqs to 800 digital. I have heard that we won't be able to listen
>to them any more because the freqs is digital can anyone please give me
>some info on whether or not this is true and whether I can be able to
>listen to them.

>Fernando
>Please leave email or respond here

  NO...  You will NOT be able to understand anything they say...  My
Sherriff's Office here in Mississippi just updated from a type-II
trunking to an ASTRO-III system, which will all be digital, even
though its online no one is using it yet, its still analog, I had the
pleasure of hearing a test of the NEW digital stuff, it will sound
like a BURST of noise like MCDID...   Anyhow no there is no way
you will be able to decode this...  In order for you to do so you will
have to Purchase a Motorola-ASTRO (Saber-systems) radio, which is
around $4000,00 new, then you have to get permission from the chief
of the Department to have the ID placed in the radio in order to turn
it on to the repeaters.  The digital is highly new, and sofisticated,
and our department is looking forward to the transistion due to the
fact that multiple conversations can go on the same channel space
without interference.  Also Digital is much cleaner (in theory)...  As
for all of us Scanner/monitors, you can pretty much kiss it goodbye
because it just isn't going to happen.

 The NeXus!



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:46 1996
From: Rob Bellville <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: >>> WTD - Scanner Crystals <<<
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 17:30:00 +0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone got the following frequencies for a Regency/Radio Shack type crystal
scanner???

33.620
45.220
46.540

151.235
162.550

472.3125

Other freqs considered. Send me your list and prices!

Thanks - Rob, N1NTE



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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (elmo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ? CDPA
Date: 6 Apr 1996 16:32:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4k66an$[e-mail]>
References: <4jlbq4$[e-mail]>

In article <4jlbq4$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Hello all,
>
>I am wondering what the acronym "CDPA" means.  It was used by the local
>(Oktibbeha county, MS) Sheriff's Dept. dispatcher.  There was a storm
>moving into the area and the officers on partol would report back to
>dispatch about seeing lightening in the area.
>
>So, I gather from previous traffic the this has something to do with
the
>link to National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
>
>SO, what does CDPA mean?  When it is "down", does this mean something
is
>physically lowered to avoid lightning, or is it meant figuratively?
>
>Thanks for you time... :)
>
>
>
>73 de KC5AAW
>---
>David A. Boackle   [e-mail]   Mississippi State University
I'm guessing but i'll bet that it has something to do with computer data
 mobile terminals.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven Fritts)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: acars software
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 14:18:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4k8mhp$[e-mail]>
References: <4k5vpf$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (My name is...) wrote:

>I am looking for ACARS software (shareware???) that will work with
>the demodulator used for PC HF fax, PC SLOW Scan, and JVFAX. I beleive
>the AEA fax demodulator is the same too. Will be willing to trade other
>shareware programs.
>Ken

I too am looking for some software that will work with this type of
interface!

73s'

Steve



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: acars software
Date: 6 APR 96 09:37:06
Message-ID: <4k5vpf$[e-mail]>

I am looking for ACARS software (shareware???) that will work with
the demodulator used for PC HF fax, PC SLOW Scan, and JVFAX. I beleive
the AEA fax demodulator is the same too. Will be willing to trade other
shareware programs.
Ken


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Scott A. McIntyre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Antenna selection device needed.
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 15:37:31 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi.

As I've gotten more and more into scanning since the start of this year,
I've realised that certain antennas are better at picking up certain
frequencies and bands of frequencies.

There are two immediate consequences to this...

1)  One ends up having many antenna's attached to various poles and masts
around their house.  This may violate local zoning rules, but more
importantly, it's ugly to most people.

2)  One ends up with one lead for each antenna coming into their house,
plugging into some sort of a box, or plugging straight into the scanner.

It strikes me there is an excellent marketplace for an exterior selectable
antenna box that either responds to remote control or has some clever way
of bringing all of the signals from all of the antenna's together into one
lead which is all that is needed to connect to your scanner.

Does such a box exist?  Is this even remotely possible to do?

I think I can convince my wife to let me make the back of our new house a
little bit uglier with a few more antennas, but there's now way she'd let
me drill more holes or run more RG6 from outside to inside...and I really
don't want to do it either.

The remotely controlled box could for example have a simple electronic
circuit inside which would let the user flip between multiple inputs...all
to one output.  The box could have its own battery and be sealed against
the elements...the remote control could be a simple wired device (wireless
may be too much to hope for) that could have one button, effectively
"change input"..

This way, this "box" can have all the inputs from all your exterior ariels
all wired up to one location and one cable going through your walls,
attic, whatever.

It strikes me that this can't be too tricky, but I don't know a thing
about how to make one myself.  If Radio Shack can make a simple A/B box
for coaxial, someone somewhere must know how to make a non-manual similar
device.  I don't relish the thought of walking outside to my antennas
every time I want to change source...

So, is it possible?

Scott


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (John)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR AR-2515 Questions
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 20:38:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4k6k7e$[e-mail]>

Anyone have any info re: AOR AR-2515 scanners?

I know they cover from 5-1500 MHz continuous.  Anything good/bad to
say about them?  I am thinking about buying a used one from a friend
of a friend.

Thanks in advance.

John
John
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:52 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR 1000XLT
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 16:55:24 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j3ugi$[e-mail]> <4j9fpa$[e-mail]> <4k915j$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Barry O'Grady wrote:
>
> The receiver performance is very poor. It suffers from intermod and
> breakthrough so badly as to be unusable on some frequencies.
> I had one and could not sell it quick enough.

I think you are confusing it with the AOR1500.  I've never had any problems
with my AOR1000 or AOR1000 XLT.  The AOR1500 has the intermod problem you
are describing.

Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR 8000: Production S
Date: Sat,  6 Apr 1996 03:48:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

JG>From: [e-mail] (Joe Gallagher)
JG>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
JG>Subject: Re: AR 8000: Production Shortage?
JG>Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 19:43:08 GMT
JG>Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
JG>Organization: Voice of America: Washington, DC

JG>Posts on the AR8000 shortage have mentioned that -- according to
JG>EDCO [otherwise known as EEB in Vienna, VA./suburban Washington, DC]
JG>AOR is only manufacturing 70 units each day.

JG>I ordered an AO8000 from EEB in late February for $588, and got
JG>the phone call last week that it had arrived: serial number 023431.

JG>Just to make sure that this one is not somebody else's returned unit,
JG>can anybody else compare serial numbers on units that are KNOWN to
JG>be recently-manufactured?

JG>Many thanks!

JG>Joe Gallagher  ([e-mail])
JG>VOA broadcast technician

JG>Due to budgetary conditions, the "Standard Disclaimer: blah, blah, blah"
JG>has been reduced to "Standard Disclaimer: blah, bla".


I have had mine for a year and its number is around 17000.

 * SLMR 2.1a * Newt: Dfn: 1) Cool reptile 2) Crooked politician


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:54 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Ardis Company
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 13:24:53 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Diogenes DeLaTorre wrote:
>
> I need the radio freq. for the Ardis Company out Chicago. They are a
> company that provides RF signals for laptops. They do have a web site
> at http://www.ardis.com /. They also have towers around the nation in
> large cities.

        Well, you just answered a long-standing question of mine.  I was
wondering just who ARDIS was and why they had so many frequencies.

        They are licensed on about a zillion 900-MHz band frequencies in
most major cities.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Charile)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC-800 XLT  MODS ????
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 11:59:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4k8an8$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any mods for the Uniden Bearcat 800 XLT ???
Charlie



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:55 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: bc200xlt mod
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 12:13:03 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have info on how to unlock the 800 band on the bc200xlt

Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: bc2500xlt opinions
Date: 5 Apr 1996 04:34:32 -0500
Message-ID: <4k2pf8$[e-mail]>
References: <4jvmk6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

Regarding #6, the BC3000 is a better unit, receiver-wise, though the
difference isn't that much. The major difference that I can see is that on
the 2500 you have a tuning knob on top which was eliminated on the 3000.
Don't know why, it was a nice feature.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:57 1996
From: roger grissom <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: bc2500xlt opinions
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 21:29:22 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jvmk6$[e-mail]>

Edward A. Michelson wrote:
>
> I found an inexpensive source for the bc2500xlt, possibly repackaged units.
>  Looking for opinions from owners, and answers to a few questions.
>
> 1. How to determine which models are hardware modifiable for full 800mhz
>     ( is there a serial number or date of manufacture)
>
> 2. What is the mod?
>
> 3. Will the scanner search in 30 khz steps after the mod?
>
> 4. How is intermod on this radio?  I live in a high rf environment
>
> 5. How do you like it?
>
> 6. How does it compare to the bc3000?
>
> Feel free to reply here or directly via e.mail.  Thanks
>
> Ed
>
> --
> Edward A. Michelson
> Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.   USA
> [e-mail] owned a 2500 a few years ago, and mine was a very bad sc
anner. The
intermod was so bad that I could not use it, it had a lot of birdies, and
in general it was a dog of a scanner.

It is my understanding that the 3000 is much better.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC8500XLT Information Needed
Date: 5 Apr 1996 15:11:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4k3d6v$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

NO MOD REQUIRED FER CELLULAR!!

Try scanning 1260-1295 fer"cell image freqs"

Works fer me....... [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:55:59 1996
From: Al <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC890 and Pro 2036
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 21:49:58 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

any of you scanner buffs know if there is a difference??

If so what???

and what do you think of these Scanners???


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Atkins)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 12:43:11 -0500
Message-ID: <4ke7jf$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Al Woodcock ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I am planning to buy a new scanner soon and have heard that the
: BC9000XLT has superior performance. Interested in your opinion if
: you own or have experience with this using. If I am going to spend
: this kind of money(about $400), am I better off looking at something
: else. Looking for good reception in crowded metro area, flexibility
: in selecting channels to scan and a good search and store
: capability.

I bought one a month ago and I love it.  You can get the from Grove for
$389 plus shipping and you get a free FCC CDROM I think.  Can't beat it.
The BC9000XLT is AWESOME.
--The Student



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:00 1996
From: Eduardo Herscovitz <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BCT-10
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 12:37:36 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

They are Legal to use in a car in Florida????????
Please help.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:01 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (SARUMAN)
Subject: Bearcat BC-170 Mods?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 22:22:07 GMT

Anyone know any mods for the Bearcat BC-170 base scanner? Anything from
Test Codes to physical mods please. Thanx


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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:02 1996
From: Henry Wysmulek <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best Discone for scanning
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 14:20:58 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jumsd$[e-mail]> <4jvsvh$[e-mail]>

try a discone with a vertical whip.

H. WYSMULEK
[e-mail]
BLUE SKY FREENET



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bud Jamison)
Date: 03 Apr 96 19:03:52
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Best Discone for scanning
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


r> My local radio dealer has the CTE T601 for 45 Irish pds, which he says is
r> very good and suitable for scanners. Would that one be a good choice?
r> Any other recommendations? Could I use a Discone for transmitting with a
r> CB radio?

Most 'scanner' discones don't cover lower than about 50 mhz (definately not
lower than 30 mhz), so it won't be very good on CB. That model isn't one I've
seen here in the 'States', but most of the ones available here are similar,
except the Radio Shack one, which is aluminum rather than stainless steel, and

doesn't have the low-band (30-50mhz) upper piece included.

... You can't win. You can't break even. You can't even quit.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKelly5637)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best Discone for scanning
Date: 5 Apr 1996 20:34:06 -0500
Message-ID: <4k4hme$[e-mail]>
References: <4k3rmj$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PKelly5637)

The Diamond D130 discone antenna is the same as the one sold from Icom
except that the Icom had N connectors (lucky stiff that buys this model).
Very high quality and a good solid performer.  This antenna also has the
verticle element extending and improving low frequency reception.  The
radio Shack discone does not have this verticle element so in my book has
poorer reception (I had this too at one time and upgraded to the Diamond
model, in fact I have two). It makes a very acceptable broad band scanner
antenna.  I know nothing about transmitting on this except what is written
 by the manufacturer. I would not think that this would make a good CB
tranmitter; get a CB base antenna.  They are cheap enough and will serve
well.

FYI  The Radio Shack discone was a real pain.  Despite Loctite on the
nuts, it literally disassembled itself on my suburban roof and was a real
diasaster.  I was not impressed.  For my applications, I substituted a 2
meter Cushcraft ham antenna and two Diamond brand discones.

Hope this helps.

Patrick Kelly
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RE: Best handheld scanner
Date: 5 Apr 1996 04:31:43 -0500
Message-ID: <4k2p9v$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

Yes, AOR's are GREAT receivers but IMHO they SUCK as scanners. I had an
AOR1000XLT and though it received 800 MHz better than anything, it
wouldn't hear worth a darn on 42 MHz which I need for CHP. Too many
channels, 1000 channels is totally unmanageable especially in banks of 100
channels each.

Save yourself a LOT of $$$ and get a Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT. 400
channels are MORE than enough, plus this radio will let you plug in STEREO
headphones! The ONLY drawback is that you're stuck with their NiCd pack
and can't use standard AA alkalines as you can with the AOR and RS units.

OK, so the AOR can also hear down into the shortwave frequencies, but you
won't hear ANYTHING with your rubber duckie. You'll have to hook it up to
a longwire or a base scanner antenna to hear anything down that low.

Trust me, go with the BC3000. You WON'T be sorry.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best handheld scanner
Date: 5 Apr 1996 14:47:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4k3bp4$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Summary: BC3000XLT, AR8000

In article <[e-mail]>,
Bryan Mangum  <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >Anybody want to give their opinion about the best Hand Held
  >Scanner to buy -- I am looking for an new one!

I recommend the Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT.  The AOR AR8000
is no slouch, either.  There is a sizeable cost difference between
the two models.

The AR8000 has more channels, two VFOs, wider frequency coverage,
alpha display, optional speech inversion descrambler, and an optional
computer interface.  The AR8000 has a lower modulation acceptance,
so NFM signals with higher deviation can close the squelch on
voice peaks.

For some quantitative AR8000 date, see the Scanner Equipment
column in Monitoring Times, November 1995.

The BC3000XLT is faster, consumes less current, and is far simpler
to operate.  It has excellent immunity to intermod and images,
and provides crisp audio.  The speedy Auto Store feature is a work of
art.  It lacks a tuning knob and supports only one search range.

From the FAQ:

 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 and "The Radio Shack PRO-26
 vs. Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT," by  Bob  Parnass,  AJ9S,  in
 Monitoring Times, August 1995.


 Note: Reprints of Monitoring Times articles  are  available
 for  $2.00 each (plus self addressed stamped envelope) from
 Grove Enterprises, PO Box 98,  Brasstown,  NC  28902,  tel.
 [phone].  I don't receive any part of this $2.00.
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                           [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:08 1996
From: craig todd gafah <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best handheld scanner
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 1996 16:51:21 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k3ten$[e-mail]>



On 5 Apr 1996, John Moran wrote:

> AOR makes EXCELLENT scanners. I have 4 scanners and proud to say the NONE of
> them came from Radio Shack. have 2 REgency units, and 2 AOR units..also
> have  SONY-2010 Shortwave that can also scan MW, SW and AIR bands!
> ---
> JOHN/PHX ([e-mail]) Computing and making Good Chemistry!...
> ----
> FRANK SANS ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : Yes.
> :       The AOR AR8000. Calling this radio a handheld
> : scanner is an injustice. It's a whole lot more; it
> : really is a handheld communication receiver.
> :       Still check around.   Good luck
>
>
>
> :                             Bob
>
>
Bob,
        Talk about splitting hairs.......


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best handheld scanner
Date: 5 Apr 1996 19:48:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4k3ten$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

AOR makes EXCELLENT scanners. I have 4 scanners and proud to say the NONE of
them came from Radio Shack. have 2 REgency units, and 2 AOR units..also
have  SONY-2010 Shortwave that can also scan MW, SW and AIR bands!
---
JOHN/PHX ([e-mail]) Computing and making Good Chemistry!...
----
FRANK SANS ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Yes.
:       The AOR AR8000. Calling this radio a handheld
: scanner is an injustice. It's a whole lot more; it
: really is a handheld communication receiver.
:       Still check around.   Good luck



:                             Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: RE: Best handheld scanner
Date: 5 Apr 1996 05:28:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4k2b23$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)


FRANK SANS ([e-mail]) writes:
> Yes.
>       The AOR AR8000. Calling this radio a handheld
> scanner is an injustice. It's a whole lot more; it
> really is a handheld communication receiver.
>       Still check around.   Good luck

ALL scanners are communications receivers.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:12 1996
From: Kelly May <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best handheld scanner
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 18:30:21 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k2b23$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Sat, 6 Apr 1996, Michael Tolman wrote:

> Kelly May wrote:
> >
> > What is the best scanner to buy if my only interest is listening in on
> > cordless and cell conversations. I went on a date with a guy and he has a
> > car phone . After he dropped me off he immediatly picked up the phone . Wa
s
> > he calling another girl or discussing our date with a friend . I am not
> > totally paranoid but it is worth it for me to know .
> >
> > If the technology is there why not use it
> >
> > Thanks , Kelly
>
> Kelly, there's not many scanners that the neophyte could use to truly help y
our problems; while it is possible
> to listen to cellular freqs on scanners, it would be harder to find the exac
t frequency your boyfriend was
> speaking on. FYI, I'm not your mom or the FBI but I feel obliged to tell you
 that listening to cellular phone
> calls that you are not a party to is illegal.  That said, I suggest you just
 ask him who he was talking to,
> after all, if you don't have trust, what do you really have?
>
>
>                                                                       Mike
>
>
> [e-mail]
>
Mike , thanks but he wasnt my boyfriend , if he was I guess that I would
trust him . You are right about that.
>



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:13 1996
From: Michael Tolman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best handheld scanner
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 22:03:17 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k2b23$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Kelly May wrote:
>
> What is the best scanner to buy if my only interest is listening in on
> cordless and cell conversations. I went on a date with a guy and he has a
> car phone . After he dropped me off he immediatly picked up the phone . Was
> he calling another girl or discussing our date with a friend . I am not
> totally paranoid but it is worth it for me to know .
>
> If the technology is there why not use it
>
> Thanks , Kelly

Kelly, there's not many scanners that the neophyte could use to truly help you
r problems; while it is possible
to listen to cellular freqs on scanners, it would be harder to find the exact
frequency your boyfriend was
speaking on. FYI, I'm not your mom or the FBI but I feel obliged to tell you t
hat listening to cellular phone
calls that you are not a party to is illegal.  That said, I suggest you just a
sk him who he was talking to,
after all, if you don't have trust, what do you really have?


                                                                        Mike


[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:14 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best handheld scanner
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 23:58:48 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k2b23$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Kelly May wrote:
>
> What is the best scanner to buy if my only interest is listening in on
> cordless and cell conversations. I went on a date with a guy and he has a
> car phone . After he dropped me off he immediatly picked up the phone . Was
> he calling another girl or discussing our date with a friend . I am not
> totally paranoid but it is worth it for me to know .
>
> If the technology is there why not use it
>
> Thanks , Kelly=====
Well, Kelly, sometimes it really doesn't pay to hear what's said....
Anyway, the best such scanner is one that picks up the frequencies in question
.
I know, that sounds dumb, but that's it. If you are that close to the cell pho
ne,
your odds of picking it up are good no matter which scanner you get.
There are ways to improve the odds, too. Find which frequencies are covered
in your particular cell, and scan those frequencies, instead of *all* cell
frequencies. This will cut the time it takes to find the *one* he's on.
Of course, you *do* know that what you describe doing is illegal. At least you
know it now, anyway. :-)
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Phil on the Job)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best handheld scanner
Date: 9 Apr 1996 01:50:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4kcfq1$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k2b23$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


>> Kelly May wrote:
>> >
>> > What is the best scanner to buy if my only interest is listening in on
>> > cordless and cell conversations. I went on a date with a guy and he has a
>> > car phone . After he dropped me off he immediatly picked up the phone .
Was
>> > he calling another girl or discussing our date with a friend . I am not
>> > totally paranoid but it is worth it for me to know .
>> >
>> > If the technology is there why not use it
>> >
>> > Thanks , Kelly

For cordless any scanner would do that covers the appropiate bands, the
frequencies for different brand phones are posted in this newsgroup every so
often.

For cellular, general listening, a scanner would do. But for one persons phone

an Oki 900 modified for MIN specific eavesdropping would be the ticket.

Of course all of the above is illegal, in the United States, so I would
suggest asking the guy, or getting another boyfriend.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:16 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Best handheld scanner
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 1996 02:55:24 GMT

: >> >
: >> > What is the best scanner to buy if my only interest is listening in on
: >> > cordless and cell conversations. I went on a date with a guy and he has
 a
: >> > car phone . After he dropped me off he immediatly picked up the phone .

: >> > he calling another girl or discussing our date with a friend . I am not
: >> > totally paranoid but it is worth it for me to know .

If you don't trust the guy, why not just dump him?  You obviously don't
have a very good relationship with him if you feel threatened by the fact
he picked up his phone after he left you.  Next time you go out with him,
why not just ASK him who he was calling?  If he's reluctant to tell you,
you don't need to be with him.

: >> >
: >> > If the technology is there why not use it
: >> >

Nope.  Although you can, with some effort, find a scanner which picks up
the "cellular band", it is next to impossible to be able to listen in on
a particular person's phone calls at will.  All those cellular-capable,
or modified, scanners will do is pick up phone calls totally at random.
You have absolutely no control over whose call you pick or even how long
you get to listen to it.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Allen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best rechargeable bat
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 00:23:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4jn7hg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Gary Sellani) wrote:


>I don't doubt the NiMH will last longer, but NiCads are very very cheap.
>I am using a set of 800mah AA I bought for $1.50 each. Note also that
>the internal impedance of NiMH is higher than NiCad, which is why the
>power tool market still is using NiCads. I don't know off hand what the
>impedance difference is or how it will effect the usable scanning time.

>BTW: Alkalines have at least twice the capacity of Nicads, but three times
>higher impedance. Thus, use Nicads in your photo flash if you want to
>recycle quickly. You can go nuts studying this stuff. Trust me.

   I believe there is a tradeoff here: you can get high-current NiCads
that are very finicky and easily abused, or you can sacrifice the
high-current capability and get a much more robust rechargable
battery. The 'Millenium' batteries with the lifetime warranty are an
example of this kind of tradeoff.
   For scanning, high current capability is *not* a requirement.
-Steve




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sonya Lyles)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cable TV Frequecies
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 96 01:30:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4k5rrh$[e-mail]>

        Hello,

        I am looking for some frquencies for Cable tv (the installers,
        repair crew, etc.) Please post here for the group to see *and*
        E-mail me as well since I don't get here to read much.

        Thanks in advance.


             _
            (_`
            ._)onya


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (J. Duffy Beischel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CANADA'S NEWEST KENWOOD DEALER
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 08:30:51
Message-ID: <4k3786$[e-mail]>
References: <4k2mv7$[e-mail]>


In article <4k2mv7$[e-mail]> collings wrote:
>Canada's newest Authorized Kenwood Amateur Radio dealer is
Comtelco
> Electronics, located in
>Winnipeg, Manitoba.
>
>Contact them via  e-mail at :  [e-mail]    for
special
> pricing on selected Kenwood
>Amateur radio products.
>They are also an authorized dealer for MFJ amateur radio
accessories.
>
>73's
>Fred Collings
>VE4 TRO
>

Another nice commercial advertisement.  Should you have said "we"
instead of "they" Fred?



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (VERTiGO)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Computer Aided Dispatch Systems
Date: 5 Apr 1996 02:01:15 -0800
Message-ID: <4k2r1b$[e-mail]>

Does anyone here have info on Computer Aided Dispatch systems-- such as
those used in police cars?

Can the signals be demodulated by a computer if a scanner is hooked in
through a RS-232 port?

thanks,


patrick
--
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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:21 1996
From: "Leonard B. Revelle" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Computer Aided Dispatch Systems
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 17:13:55 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k2r1b$[e-mail]>

VERTiGO wrote:
>
> Does anyone here have info on Computer Aided Dispatch systems-- such as
> those used in police cars?
>
> Can the signals be demodulated by a computer if a scanner is hooked in
> through a RS-232 port?

While we don't use CAD here, we do use Mobile Data Terminals that are
capable of CAD if fully implemented. The MDT's use a packet protocol that
is incrypted and one is not likely to decode it.

********************************
| Len Revelle   [e-mail] |
| Illinois      CIS 72607,1320 |
|           KE9YR              |
********************************


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: 2 Apr 1996 04:49:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4jqbjt$[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jmr6d$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jpckr$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)


Steve Work ([e-mail]) writes:
>
> And for every call you do listen to, there are probably 10,000 in the
> same city you don't pick up.  So the odds aren't that great that any
> particular individual is going to be listened in on.
>

Although one might only hear one conversation in 10,000, he probably
wouldn't be the only one listening to cell phones in the same city. When I
get bored enough to listen to the cell frequencies, I usually will monitor
about 20 or 30 complete conversations, not to mention the boring ones I
skip over. I presume there are many more "cell fans" in the same city. So
in conclusion, I would predict that you have good chances of not being
heard when talking on a cell phone, but don't count on it.




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:23 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: 8 Apr 1996 02:01:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4k9s29$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

CrACKeD ([e-mail]) wrote:

>: It's very easy.  The only reason why you will hear them at point blank
>: range betweeen 896-915 Mhz is because those are the input frequencies.
>: Go to 869.010 -> 894.000 and you will hear the same person 10 miles away
>: with a decent antenna.

>Image frequencies, you mean.  I guess it's nitpick time.

Input frequencies.

When you make a cellphone call, there are two frequencies, the one the cell
transmits on and the one the phone transmits on. There's probably a proper ter
m
for the two, but "input" and "Output" will suffice.

The one the cell transmits on is the one to listen to; ignore those pretty
beehive pictures, in the real world cells overlap! with a good antenna and
tuning in the cell frequencies you can hear much more than just your local
cell, you hear calls from cells all around you. Take your scanner up a
mountain, and with a good aerial on the car you can pick up a call on just
about every available channel, most of them from cells MILES away. And you get
both sides of the conversation; the cell adds "sidetone", your own signal back
to you because otherwise it's really freaky like talking into a dead phone!

The phone, OTOH is fairly low powered, not usually in a good location
transmissionwise, and carries only half the conversation.. but if you're
right next to one, you can wind the squelch up and find THAT phone in a jiffy.


(Image frequency is a totally different thing..)



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Oleg Melnikov)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Discriminator output in AR-8000
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 08:22:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvt57$[e-mail]>

Hi 8K folk,

Does anybody know where discriminator output in AR-8000 is located ?
Need diagram or detaild explanation how to find it(output).

Thanks in advance.
Best regards.




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Bryndal)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: DTMF DECODER SOFTWARE
Date: 2 Apr 1996 09:06:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4jqqna$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Dave Bryndal)


I need to find a  small FREE program that uses a soundblaster
card to decode DTMF audio signals.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:26 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Factory Refurbished BC2500 XLT - Are they worth the price?
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 19:43:10 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have just come across a mail order catalog selling factory
refurbished 2500 XLT scanners for $300.00. I don't know much about the
units and was wondering a couple of things.

1. Is this a good price for a basically new 2500?

2. Are these units dual or triple conversion?

3. What is its scan/search speed?

4. What are the frequency gaps for the unit besides cellular?

5. The model number for these units is BC2500 XLT/B - What does the
"B" stand for?

6. Can you pick up cellular harmonics without a modification and at
what frequency range?

7. Anything else I should be aware of?

Thanks,

Eddie Beverly


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:27 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fairfax Co., VA Freqs
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 12:43:29 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: "Christopher A. Glaves" <[e-mail]>

Christopher A. Glaves wrote:
>
> Could someone please point me to the frequencies used in Fairfax
> County.
>
> Please post or e-mail me.
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris Glaves
> [e-mail]

Fairfax County Police:

  Ch. 1 854.1375 Headquarters
  Ch. 2 854.2875 Mount Vernon (District 2)
  Ch. 3 853.3375 McLean (District 3)
  Ch. 4 853.4875 Mason (District 4)
  Ch. 5 853.9625 Reston (District 5)
  Ch. 6 853.1875 Franconia (District 6)
  Ch. 7 853.7875 West Springfield (District 7)
  Ch. 8 853.6375 Fair Oaks (District 8)

Fairfax County Fire:

  Ch. 1 460.5750 Dispatch
  Ch. 2 460.6000 Fire Marshals, Fireground
  Ch. 3 460.6250 Fireground North
  Ch. 4 460.5500 Fireground West
  Ch. 5 460.5250 Fireground South
  Ch. 6 460.1250 Incident Command

If you want a more detailed list, then I suggest that you get a copy
of "The Washington-Baltimore Scanner Almanac".  It can be purchased at
EEB in Vienna, VA for $20.00.

Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:28 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Christopher A. Glaves)
Subject: Fairfax Co., VA Freqs
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 15:16:13 GMT

Could someone please point me to the frequencies used in Fairfax
County.

Please post or e-mail me.

Thanks

Chris Glaves
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:29 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (scott stambler)
Subject: Re: Fast food / HF transcievers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4js1ff$[e-mail]> <4jsf6c$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 1996 15:01:07 GMT



        Well, in los angeles you can listen to Carls Jr at 457.5500 -
        It's a pretty strong signal too.

        (Frankly, I don't get this fast food thing - it makes me
        hungry)

        scott
--






From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast food / HF transcievers
Date: 2 Apr 1996 19:02:20 -0500
Message-ID: <4jsf6c$[e-mail]>
References: <4js1ff$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

Hi Keith,

these are the Fast Food Frequency URL's that I'm aware of:

  http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning/Frequencies/handy-info/fastfood.txt
  http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning/Frequencies/handy-info/fast-food.txt
  http://www2.cy-net.net/~kg5ai/freqs/fastfood.html
  http://www.SineWave.com/chelsea/fast.html
  http://www.orst.edu/~varineb/fastfood.htm
  http://www.li.net/~j4dice/scanning_info/fastfood.html
  http://www.zianet.com/files/users/kc5kto/generalfrqs/misc/fastfood.frq

Bob
 http://www.shadow.net/~mikef/fast-foo.txt

Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast food / HF transcievers
Date: 2 Apr 1996 19:05:55 -0500
Message-ID: <4jsfd3$[e-mail]>
References: <4js1ff$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

Hi Keith,

these are the Fast Food Frequency URL's that I'm aware of:

  http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning/Frequencies/handy-info/fastfood.txt
  http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning/Frequencies/handy-info/fast-food.txt
  http://www2.cy-net.net/~kg5ai/freqs/fastfood.html
  http://www.SineWave.com/chelsea/fast.html
  http://www.orst.edu/~varineb/fastfood.htm
  http://www.li.net/~j4dice/scanning_info/fastfood.html
  http://www.zianet.com/files/users/kc5kto/generalfrqs/misc/fastfood.frq

Bob
 http://www.shadow.net/~mikef/fast-foo.txt

Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Barry O'Grady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast food / HF transcievers
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 00:22:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4k915p$[e-mail]>
References: <4js1ff$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Keith A Monahan wrote:

:   Considering there has been problems with our local usenet server, I'm
: hoping this message reaches the masses. ahh well.
:
:   1>  I've seen many fast food lists around.  Actually, Ive more or less
:         compiled a master list(hardcopy) of about 15 different lists
:         Now I've tried sitting in the parking lots of fast food places
:         but very seldom do ANY of the frequencies work.  One freq. for KFC
:         one for MCD's(output), and one for Wendy's.  Question, has anyone
:         had alot of these frequencies work?

I have. In fact none of them work for me here. It sounds like you have had
alot of them work too.

(For the uninitiated, alot means not a lot since the a prefix negates a
word.)

: Actually tried, true, and tested?

The only two I have heard are 40.410 and 40.490 Mhz.
These are shared by all the differant drive throughs.





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Graham)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food Frequencies (updated 4/2/96)
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 16:20:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4k8q3o$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

On Tue, 02 Apr 1996 18:08:24 -0500, "Robert H. Eisner"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>      CUSTOMER       CLERK        RESTAURANT CHAINS
>
>      30.8400 --- 151.6700    McDonald's(Canada main freq)
>      30.8400 --- 154.1450    McDonald's(Canada aux. freq)

Robert,

McDonalds Canada's Main frequency is 30.58 and 154.49Mhz, there are
currently over 400 stores on these freqs.

Also the systems in Canada are built by HM Electronics not Panasonic.

Brian




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tim)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food Frequencies (updated 4/2/96)
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 04:59:45 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k8q3o$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: Tim<[e-mail]>

I get McDonalds on 490.7875 (customer and clerk) here in KC, MO.


          Tim<[e-mail]>
          http://www.sky.net/~tknight/


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Martyn Williams)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FM or TV antenna ?
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 05:59:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4k7loj$[e-mail]>

This is not quite a scanner question but I'm sure the knowledgeable
people here can help.

I live about 160km away from Tokyo and want in install an external
antenna to pull in the FM radio. With a regular whip antenna I can get
a bad signal but the programmes are there, just not enjoyable quality.

My question is regarding the antenna. My friend has a TV antenna and
can get the Tokyo programmes pretty well so I was going to install a
TV antenna and point it towards Tokyo but the store also has radio
antennas.

There is a two element FM antenna (76-90 MHz) or a five element VHF TV
antenna (chs 1 to 12 = approx 90Mhz to somewhere higher!)

I would like a TV antenna anyway because I might be able to pull in
Tokyo TV but the real reason is for radio. Would the two element FM
antenna deliver a much better signal than the 5 element TV antenna ?

Your thoughts are appreciated, by email or to the group.

Thanks

Martyn



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:36 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FM or TV antenna ?
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 00:03:51 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k7loj$[e-mail]>

Martyn Williams wrote:
>
> This is not quite a scanner question but I'm sure the knowledgeable
> people here can help.
>
> I live about 160km away from Tokyo and want in install an external
> antenna to pull in the FM radio. With a regular whip antenna I can get
> a bad signal but the programmes are there, just not enjoyable quality.
> My question is regarding the antenna. My friend has a TV antenna and
> can get the Tokyo programmes pretty well so I was going to install a
> TV antenna and point it towards Tokyo but the store also has radio
> antennas.
> There is a two element FM antenna (76-90 MHz) or a five element VHF TV
> antenna (chs 1 to 12 = approx 90Mhz to somewhere higher!)
> I would like a TV antenna anyway because I might be able to pull in
> Tokyo TV but the real reason is for radio. Would the two element FM
> antenna deliver a much better signal than the 5 element TV antenna ?
>
> Your thoughts are appreciated, by email or to the group.========
Either one will probably work equally well for the FM radio.
If I'm doing my math right, you are about 95 miles or so from the
transmitting antenna. From that distance, good TV reception may
require a fairly decent antenna, unless you can get some elevation
on it.
I'm basing this on experience from here in the States.

--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:39 1996
From: Ben Jackson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Freq. for a NE trip.
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 1996 19:56:27 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

     I am going on a trip from Boston Mass. To Washington DC. If anyone
could help, I need frequencies (Including Ham Repeaters) for this trip so
I don't go out of my mind. E-Mail to [e-mail]. I could use the help.
Thanks.
                Ben Jackson
                N1WBV
                Reg. Monitor KMA1KE

                ___.----~~~----.___  |Benjamin Jackson  Lynn, Ma USA
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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (David & Sissy Coffin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Freqs for Birmingham, AL
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 02:24:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4kchp8$[e-mail]>

I am looking for any frequencies for the Birmingham, AL, area.  I have
many of the local police and fire, but know that I am missing many.  I
just found the airport freqs on the net.

If anyone has any interesting freqs (i.e., television crews, traffic
reporters, etc) please post them here.  Thanks in advance.

David



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (probus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequencies not where they should be ----help
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 15:59:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4kb3q6$[e-mail]>


My 2000 xlt shows frequencies where they are not supposed to be.

Obviously its out of alignment, is it a big job to get it realigned ?

Or is there some little thing I can do to fix it.

      Many thanks probus

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Larson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS BC120XLT $75incl. shipping
Date: 5 Apr 1996 17:33:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4k3li0$[e-mail]>

I have a six month old Bearcat BC120XLT scanner for sale.  It has 10 banks
of 10 programmable channels (100 total channels).  11 Bands (including
AIR but no 800MHz).  It has search mode, priority scanning, data
transmission bypass, lighted display, and uses internal rechargeable
battery pack (AC adapter/charger included).  In very good shape with only
a few minor scratches on the case. Manual, frequency guide and
original box included. $75 including shipping.



--
____________________________________________________________________
                                Robert Larson
                        Seattle Pacific University
                 "Who do you want to barbecue today?
                  Someone who doesn't see things quite our way?"
                                        --Bash 'N the Code
____________________________________________________________________






From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:43 1996
From: A&JP <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS BC120XLT $75incl. shipping
Date: 6 Apr 1996 13:40:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4k5s92$[e-mail]>
References: <4k3li0$[e-mail]>

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--
A&JP
if you need a 25 mhz scope dual tracr for trade just phone [phone]

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From: [e-mail] (Robert Larson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS BC120XLT $75incl. shipping
Date: 5 Apr 1996 17:33:52 GMT
Organization: Seattle Pacific University
Message-ID: <4k3li0$[e-mail]>

I have a six month old Bearcat BC120XLT scanner for sale.  It has 10 banks
of 10 programmable channels (100 total channels).  11 Bands (including
AIR but no 800MHz).  It has search mode, priority scanning, data
transmission bypass, lighted display, and uses internal rechargeable
battery pack (AC adapter/charger included).  In very good shape with only
a few minor scratches on the case. Manual, frequency guide and
original box included. $75 including shipping.



--
____________________________________________________________________
                                Robert Larson
                        Seattle Pacific University
                 "Who do you want to barbecue today?
                  Someone who doesn't see things quite our way?"
                                        --Bash 'N the Code
____________________________________________________________________





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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (RJone1)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS:  ICOM R-7100
Date: 8 Apr 1996 19:11:24 -0400
Message-ID: <4kc6es$[e-mail]>


ICOM R-7100 (unblocked & unmodified) in like new condition.  Purchased new
8-29-92.  Used many times, comes with owners manual, tech manuals, box,
etc. etc. etc.  $500  (Price includes FED-EX next day air.)


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Malloy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Drake R-8
Date: 4 Apr 1996 21:50:58 -0600
Message-ID: <4k25b2$[e-mail]>

I have for sale a Drake R8 reciever. This unit is in like new condition
and includes the origional box and manuals. I am also including the Drake
MS8 external speaker. Asking $650 plus shipping. Plese e-mail if interested.


--
Michael J. Malloy                          Amateur Radio N9WJV
Medical College of Wisconsin               Compuserve 70334,3563
Milwaukee, Wisconsin                       Internet [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (CHIP HENKEL)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Pro 2006 $300 Pro 46
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 96 15:06:00 -0500
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (CHIP HENKEL)
References: <4k1bsn$[e-mail]>

Hey Cosmo,
        I am interested in the PRO-2006 for $300.  Please resond here if you still ha
ve
it or call me at work [phone].  I am normally there between 7am through
10am every morning Mon thru Fri.  After that I am on the move.  If necessary I

can leave you a pager number.

                                        Chip Henkel
                                        [e-mail]

---
 * KWQ/2 1.2i * If at first you don't succeed, put it out for beta test.


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                                    -------    Virginia Beach, Virginia
                                         -----      [phone]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:46 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Pro 2006 $300 Pro 46 $175 BC220 $60 o.b.o.
Date: 4 Apr 1996 12:36:39 -0800
Message-ID: <4k1bsn$[e-mail]>

Please post reply to this newsgroup. Having problems with my  email.
Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joe Lynn)
Newsgroups: mcs.forsale,chi.forsale,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,misc.forsale
Subject: FS: Uniden BC350A Scanner Radio
Date: 7 Apr 1996 13:54:48 -0500
Message-ID: <4k931o$[e-mail]>


For Sale:  Uniden Bearcat 350A Mobile Scanner

----

Covers the following frequencies (MHz):

29-54, 108-174, 406-512

Includes preprogrammed frequencies in banks for Police, Fire/Emergency,
Aircraft, Marine, and Weather. (Police and Fire banks have 20 and
10 user-programmable slots respectively.)  Also includes a private bank for
20 additional frequencies.

Antenna, all manuals, hardware, etc. (including car mounting bracket and
cigarette lighter adapter) included.  Can be used on 120V house current
with adapter (not included, Radio Shack 273-1652, ~$10).

$60 or best offer.

Send email if interested.

jtl
--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (L.H. Milrad)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Yupiteru MVT 8000
Date: 6 Apr 1996 07:51:28 -0500
Message-ID: <4k5pcg$[e-mail]>

Price is now $400.00 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] Tue Apr 09 17:56:49 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS:Pro 2021 Mobile/Base Scanner
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 17:33:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4k1106$[e-mail]>

One owner, purchased new in 1988.
Good basic scanner in mint condition.
$70 + shipping. Reply to
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:50 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FUN at local Radio Shack
Date: 5 Apr 1996 19:31:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4k4l15$[e-mail]>
References: <4haqjv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4hpijs$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4hpufo$[e-mail]> <4hqd3g$[e-mail]> <4jmc05$[e-mail]>

: I intervened one day a couple of years ago when the sales guy politely
: explained to a customer that the 2 line phone when plugged into her
: regular single line service would give her a second line to dial out
: on.  I had been listening to their conversation and finally when she
: was about to purchase I just couldn't let her go through with it, so I
: filled her in.  She didn't buy the phone.

: Sales guy got mad at me and wanted to argue about it.

Heh, classic example of the intelligence lurking in a Radio Shack store.
I know where you're comming from.  I see the same thing happen when I go
into the local Radio Shacks, and I usually end up being the one who helps
the customers.  That's why all the clerks say I'm guaranteed a job there
when ever I want one. |-)

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 .'   .'       FTP Site: ftp.primenet.com/users/c/cracked
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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:51 1996
From: Adriano Sgarbi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: HAM SHOP  - VIRTUAL MARKET
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 11:23:49 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

NEW !!

HAM SHOP  virtual market for radio amateur.

NO commercial site !!
only for private announce !!

visit it at :

http://www.datas.it/~arg/


Advanced Radio Group

e-mail : [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: HELP WITH OS456 SOFTWARE--IN CLEARWATER FL
Date: 7 Apr 1996 13:24:02 -0400
Message-ID: <4k8tni$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)

I JUST GOT (FINIALLY) MY OS456 BOARD IN MY 2006. IT IS COMMUNICATING WITH
THE COMPUTER FINE. I AM JUST HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE SOFTWARE TO DO
WHAT I WANT IT TO. LOOKING FOR PHONE TECH SUPPORT, OR A PERSONAL TUTOR.

                                                  TONY 813-790-6012


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:52 1996
From: Tim Riffle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help!  Need help with a Uniden SC150!
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 96 23:39:22 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Someone please help me,  I was looking over a mod for a PRO-46 scanner and
noticed that the circuitry looked very simialr to a friend's SC150.  He asked
me how to put it itno test mode and I told him to hold down 2, 9, and L/O
while he turned the thing on.  Now he is stuck with a scanner that is doing th
e
funky chicken and he is threatening to make me buy him a new one.  How can I
fix his scanner.  He does'nt care if he has to reprogram it.  How do I get
this stupid thing out of WACKY mode?  Hellllpppppppp!

Send replies to [e-mail], and hurry, please!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:54 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Bill Ezell)
Subject: Re: Here is my RS story......
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 1996 13:36:04 GMT
References: <4jl8d6$[e-mail]> <4jp3b4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jukqh$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>OTOH, it is more fun to bash Radio Shack. The funny thing is they are still i
n
>business and I keep seeing people post what happens to them when they visit
>the stores. It leads me to wonder, if they are so bad why do these
>hams and experimenters keep going in.

As it was pointed out, it's just about the only game in town for those quick
little emergencies, and people that don't know any better believe the ads.
I always feel slightly ill when I have to go to one.

My experience with them started at an early age. Back in the '60's, they
were just as bad. Used to sell bags of components marked 'untested'. Funny,
NONE of them ever worked.

It was a dark day when RS bought Allied Electronics and immediately trashed
it. Allied was pretty much the mail-order source for everything the hobbyist
wanted.

We used to get RS catalogs and look at the specs on their 'hi-fidelity'
audio junk. It was good for a real chuckle. Things like THD of 10%. Yep,
that's ten percent, not 0.1%. However, most people that would buy audio
equipment from RS wouldn't know THD from an LP, a fact that RS depends
upon.

Fortunately, there are now several good mail-order suppliers around,
like DigiKey. So, RS is for those weekend days when you just have to have
a 7905. Chances are about 50% you can find one at RS, and it will probably
even work for a while. I usually replace any critical components that I
get at RS ASAP with ones that come from someone that sells them with
the manufacturer's branding on them.

This is a great thread. Keep it up. Just think of all of the thousands
of people out there who have all of this repressed anger at RS that can
achieve catharsis now!

_________________________________
| Bill Ezell                    |
| [e-mail]                |
| [phone] x300           |
| Home of the AR2700 page:      |
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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:55 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Here is my RS story......
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jl8d6$[e-mail]> <4jp3b4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jukqh$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 12:38:03 GMT

Bill Ezell ([e-mail]) wrote:

: We used to get RS catalogs and look at the specs on their 'hi-fidelity'
: audio junk. It was good for a real chuckle. Things like THD of 10%. Yep,
: that's ten percent, not 0.1%. However, most people that would buy audio
: equipment from RS wouldn't know THD from an LP, a fact that RS depends
: upon.

I bought an small audio amp from them last year.  It had a spec of 10%
distortion and it definitely met the spec.  It probably exceeded it.

Nowadays, you'd have to go out of your way to build an amp with that much
distortion.  Yet RS succeeds in doing so.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (MIKE3265)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: how can one increse the range
Date: 9 Apr 1996 03:32:19 -0400
Message-ID: <4kd3q3$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MIKE3265)

how can one increse the range of a cordless phone.?


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:57 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: How Does Cordless Work?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k6m2j$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 03:23:43 GMT

John ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I'm considering buying a cordless phone setup for home, but I'm a bit
: worried that other nearby hand-helds, using the same frequencies,
: might be able to activate my base set and use my number.

Some of the older ones can.

However, there are a couple of things which protect you.  One, when you
are on the phone, the signal from your handheld is so strong that's the
only one the base hears.  It is next to impossible for another signal to
"take over" your line when you are talking on it.  Also, when you "park"
the phone in its cradle, it is designed not to respond to any outside signal.

Also, most all phones made today have a 6 or more bit security code which
the base will only respond to a handset with that code.  It doesn't stop
interference on the same channel, put it prevents others from accessing
your line.

Cordless phones have been around long enough that this problem does not
really exist anymore.  Back 10-15 years, people used to take their
cordless phones and just walk down the street until they got (someone
else's) dial tone then call whoever they want around the world.  This was
recognized as something which needed to be fixed.

As long as the phone is reasonably new, I wouldn't worry.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (The NeXus!)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How Does Cordless Work?
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 19:31:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4kbpfs$[e-mail]>
References: <4k6m2j$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (John) wrote:

>I'm considering buying a cordless phone setup for home, but I'm a bit
>worried that other nearby hand-helds, using the same frequencies,
>might be able to activate my base set and use my number.

>Can someone explain exactly how (if at all) cordless phone technology
>prevents that from happening?

  You are very safe from another cordless phone activating your
phone's base unit...  See all of the phones since the middle 80's have
been using a series of thousands of possible codes, which keep it
impossible to find on two phones at the same time near eachother.  And
the code always changes once you return the phone to the base unit and
place it in the charger.  Security among access is very good, HOWEVER,
I strongly advise you that if you want to buy a phone, your MAIN
CONCERN should be over "easedroppers" like myself.  If you want to
keep your phone calls secure and private, then you either have to do
it from a regular landline phone, or goto a Digital Spread Spectrum
cordless phone...  At the least get a motorola secure-clear phone, it
uses older scrambling technology which I seem to notice everyone
asking for instructions how to descramble, but as a first-line defense
its good.  I wouldn't use anything LESS than a motorola secure-clear
phone, you can get them just about anywhere, Service Merchandise has a
full line, so does Sears...  But if you want TOTAL security from
easedroppers like me, then you need to get a more exspensive cordless
phone, thay are in the 900mHz band, and ask around for the DIGITAL
SPREAD SPECTRUM phones....  These are IMPOSSIBLE to monitor by a
scanner.

 The NeXus!



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:56:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Adam J Courchesne)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: I wanna modify my pro-51!
Date: 9 Apr 1996 00:09:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4kc9sm$[e-mail]>


I just got a Pro-51 and want to know if I can do any internal circuitry mods t
o
it.  Any ifo out there?

-AJC



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: IC's are Good! (was Re: 800mhz to 400 converter?)
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 02:17:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4k1vu3$[e-mail]>
References: <4jg26o$[e-mail]> <4jgvhq$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (HH357) wrote:

>Ramsey electronics also sells a kit.  According to a friend of mine, many ele
ctronics
>classes used to make this one of their first class projects.  Since this was
25+ years
>ago, I doubt you have to have fancy "chips".
>                                                     cheers

Hold it!

IC's are not a bad thing, they are good!  In fact, they are outstanding.
In example, it is not unusual for one IC to have thirty  (and many more)
transistors inside it's little body.  Can you imagine hand-wiring thirty
transistors with associated support parts (bias, coupling, etc)!?  Good
luck!  IC's do just that, but better yet, all of the transistors and
circuts inside are optimized for best electronic performance.

Would you like to trouble-shoot your thirty transistor equivlent of the IC?
How about a one-thousand transistor circuit?   I don't think so.  Can you
imagine your computer without IC's?!

But there are even more benifits!  Price the cost of those thirty
transistors  (and again, this number is very conservative) and associated
support parts?  Compare the cost for one IC and scocket.  Classically, the
IC will demand much less power.  For battery power, this is a blessing.
Heat is another issue.  Thirty transistors will demand more current.  And
how  about size?

Lastly, consider modern quality receivers and scanners.  Imagine the cost
and SIZE of that receiver if no IC's could be used?!  Whoooboy!  You would
find a much larger, less dependable hot-box and I would venture to say that
it would be less reliable too!  Better beef-up that power supply while you
are at it.

Working for a satelitte lab some years ago, we needed a voltage and current
regulator at very tight specifications.  The test board got larger and
larger.  While the board finally worked on the bench, as we placed it in a
temp. chamber, the darn thing got more and more unstable as we took the
board thru temp. limits.  We had to find the sections that became unstable
with temp!

Almost two months of intensive lab work and re-work finally yeilded a
current monster (very bad for sat. work) with many, many parts!  It would
work but our regulator became very expensive, not only in certified parts
cost but power demands just to run the darn thing.  The main supply was
batteries charged with solar panels.  What worried us most was
dependability.

Then someone recommended a three-legged voltage regulator.  Input, Output
and Ground.  It looks just like one power transistor!  We mounted it in a
much smaller  gold-plated chassis, added two little capacitors and a two
wires, in and out.

We put the cover on and took our  'new'  regulator to the temp. chamber
where it passed with flying colors and surpassed specifications.  We just
could not kill that regulator (short of making the box so hot that it would
melt the solder junctions)!  It used 5% of power that our original
regulator did.  The cost of the regulator and caps. was about $7.00, not
including the box!

This regulator is in fact, a I.C. and the above clearly proves my point.


73's
Tony
WA6IGJ




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Mahnken)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Icom R-100 mod?
Date: 7 Apr 1996 15:32:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4k8n72$[e-mail]>

Has anyone modified their IC-R100?  I removed the two jumpers, but I still
don't get 800mhz.  Any ideas?

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------------------------\    =_\____________////c_
Flying with OS/2 Warp    |-- (X)\----=====///////_\_
------------------------/     ///           \_____/_)
                                            _/___\__.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (heglowstein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R1 Public Service Announcement
Date: 8 Apr 1996 01:14:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4k9pa9$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Jim Wayda ([e-mail]) wrote:
: The Icom R1 is plagued with severe front end overload and intermod.

: If a person pays more than $150 - $200 for the R1, then they got ripped off!
: 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. The second
: scanner performed just as poorly. When I found that a $100.00 Radio Shack
: Scanner will provide better performance, I returned the R1 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 to 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 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.

You seem to have quite a chip on your shoulder.

The R1, like any piece of equipment has good and bad points. I have one
as well as many other radios, and in my area (rural) it performs
just fine. The user interface is somewhat annoying, but I don't
have the overload and intermod problems that you had.

I also had a Yupi and an AOR8000, and junked them both because they
were comparatively deaf. The R1 is way overpriced, yes, but sop
are the other high end radios.

I can't see using an R1 for searching out new frequencies, but
in areas where signals don't swamp the front end of the radio,
it works well as a receiver and pretty well as a scanner (the slow
scan speed is a problem though).

I would definitely agree that it shouldn't be anyone's primary
radio though. Especially if they want the low frequency coverage.

Good luck finding one for $150. I sold one recently for over $400
and had no trouble finding a buyer.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R1 Public Service Announcement
Date: 8 Apr 1996 05:30:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4ka8a0$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Jim Wayda ([e-mail]) wrote:


: The Icom R1 is plagued with severe front end overload and intermod.
:
: If a person pays more than $150 - $200 for the R1, then they got ripped off!
: 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. The second
: scanner performed just as poorly. When I found that a $100.00 Radio Shack
: Scanner will provide better performance, I returned the R1 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 to 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 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.

Jim,

You have been doing this for years, and to the above I say:

Anyone who has an R-1 owns a very nice, compact scanner. I will admit
that they have intermod problems WITH THE FACTORY ANTENNA. I have also
been saying THIS for a long time. The R-1 will perform much better with a
'stubby duck' antenna. The R-1's problems are due to excessively high
gain. This can be eliminated with a terribly cheap, low gain antenna. I
have been using my Icom R-1 for over a year now with a Kenwood antenna
that costed only $3. It makes the R-1 smaller, and a great performer. You
couldn't buy my R-1 from me for $500. So, Mr Scanner Police, before you
put an item on your sh**list, explore options such as the one I have
posted here sixty-trillion times.

Anyonelse who reads this, go ahed & get an R-1. also buy a cheap antenna
with the lowest gain you can find. You will not regret it.

Nate.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R1 Public Service Announcement
Date: 8 Apr 1996 13:30:08 -0500
Message-ID: <4kblvg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k9pa9$[e-mail]>

In <4k9pa9$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (heglowstein) writes:

>Jim Wayda ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: The Icom R1 is plagued with severe front end overload and intermod.

>You seem to have quite a chip on your shoulder.
>The R1, like any piece of equipment has good and bad points. I have one
>as well as many other radios, and in my area (rural) it performs
>just fine. The user interface is somewhat annoying, but I don't
>have the overload and intermod problems that you had.

That's the problem.  No one wants to go 50 miles out into the countryside
to avoid RF bleedover on the R1.  Most of today's scannists are urban
users in an ever increasing harsh RF environment.

David
1st Lieutenant, Scanner Price Police


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Indoor Ant performs better than outdoor?
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 22:26:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4k1iq0$[e-mail]>

I recently purchased a Radio Shack discone antenna for scanning
purposes. Much to my surprise, I found that my indoor antenna worked
better. I checked the cable and connectors, which are all new and even
checked vswr which was essentially flat across the desired frequency
range. I'm using a Bearcat BC8500XLT scanner.. I wonder if this is
just an impedance mismatch? Tried using a tuner in line and the
reception improved somewhat, but needed to be touched up depending
upon what band I was monitoring. I am using 50 ohm cable (RG58) which
is supposed to be a match for the antenna, but I can't find any specs
on what the expected impedance is for the Bearcat scanner?
If it is 70 ohms then that would explain this..


Any scanner experts have ideas on what might be causing this?





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:09 1996
From: [e-mail](bumologist)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Re: Indoor Ant performs better than outdoor?
Date: 5 Apr 1996 13:29:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4k3787$[e-mail]>
References: <4k1iq0$[e-mail]>

First Thing,As far as impedance goes,IT DOESN"T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE!If you
were transmitting,it would,but it won't matter on a scanner.Second
thing,get rid of the RG58.It's so lossy above 150 mhz,it loses all the
signal you put into it if you run any length at all.this probably explains
why the indoor ant. works better than the outdoor ant. does.More coax =
More loss.Coax like 9913 (or better )is ideal,but expensive and a pain to
work with.Just use DECENT RG6,like you hook up a tv with,it's cheap and
works well,after all it's made for UHF tv signals.Just remember,get the
good RG6,not the junky stuff.The Radio Shack stuff on a roll (the stuff
marked Sattelite or SAT is pretty good.They have tha adaptors you will
needGet rid of the tuner..good Luck!.
--

Bumologist....
BARRY FELSTEIN N8PVX


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indoor Ant performs better than outdoor?
Date: 5 Apr 1996 05:21:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4k2alg$[e-mail]>
References: <4k1iq0$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)

Bob Raymond ([e-mail]) writes:
> I recently purchased a Radio Shack discone antenna for scanning
> purposes. Much to my surprise, I found that my indoor antenna worked
> better. I checked the cable and connectors, which are all new and even
> checked vswr which was essentially flat across the desired frequency
> range. I'm using a Bearcat BC8500XLT scanner.. I wonder if this is
> just an impedance mismatch? Tried using a tuner in line and the
> reception improved somewhat, but needed to be touched up depending
> upon what band I was monitoring. I am using 50 ohm cable (RG58) which
> is supposed to be a match for the antenna, but I can't find any specs
> on what the expected impedance is for the Bearcat scanner?
> If it is 70 ohms then that would explain this..

First of all, how on earth did you test your VSWR? Second, why are you
worried about impedance if the VSWR is low? Pretty much all scanners have
50ohm impedance connectors.





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brent Corbin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: 3 Apr 1996 22:14:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4jut8v$[e-mail]>
References: <4js3ja$[e-mail]> <4ju2d5$[e-mail]>

Mark L9 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: No way. Probably an "image" you were picking up. If you want, why not post
: this question to Eric Christensen, KA6IHT, who writes the "Public Safety -
: California" column for the RCMA newsletter? His CompuServe address is:

: [e-mail]

: If anyone knows the answer, he would.


Actually - way  8*)   A long time ago (probably about 8 years ago now)
I ran across a couple of officers using a 1280MHz ham repeater to coordinate
their patrol sweeps around the Santa Ana courthouse.  At least these guys
had their ham tickets... (let's just say it ain't always so)

Another possibility:  A number of agencies in the greater LA/OC area
coordinate in some way shape or form with ham groups.  While, traditionally
this had been primarily on a disaster-preparedness level, in recent years
some of these relationships have evolved into auxilliary/citizen-watch
types of operations.

Some agencies in and around LA have been known to use ittinerant buisness
frequencies for surveillances - 1200MHz would be an odd spot to set up
shop, but chances are the target's not gonna be listening there 8*)

Any chance you can describe the activity and/or the specific frequency
you heard this on?



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: 5 Apr 1996 04:24:32 -0500
Message-ID: <4k2osg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

That's what I said in the beginning! IMAGES!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 22:09:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4k6q4k$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k4t7r$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (HH357) wrote:

>If you are the guy who maintains it, what can you tell us about the LAPD
>working in odd (as in xxx.2707 Mhz) frequencies ?
>
>                                                         cheers
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

hh,

1.  Can I ask what you are using to measure your frequency?

2.  *All*  frequencies checked in LAPD data end with a  "5"  or  "0".
     This includes the new 800MHz listings.

3.  I suppose there could be a special federal  agency/task-force  that
     loans  'special'  radios for specific bust(s)?  Anything goes then,
     feds can use ALMOST any frequency they please for short-time use.

***Can I ask the specific frequency?  That may help localize the signal?


Uncle T.
WA6IGJ






From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 06:09:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4k51su$[e-mail]>
References: <4js3ja$[e-mail]> <4juq3m$[e-mail]> <4jvb6s$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Brent Corbin) wrote:

>DJBlu ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: I can hear the LAPD between 1268.00  and 1270.00.
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Highest frequencies I found for LAPD:

821.1125~868.6875  About 30 frequencies.
lowest=WNVL471
highest= WNVL468
866.1125 has 4 call signs, 2 above and WNLV470 & WPFN690.

I do note the LAPD has a array of microwave dishes but my data does not
include them.

Uncle T.
WA6IGJ








From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (DJBlu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD in 1200 Mhz Band
Date: 6 Apr 1996 17:16:41 -0500
Message-ID: <4k6qg9$[e-mail]>
References: <4k51su$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (DJBlu)

Thanks to all who replied to my original posting.  I'm not sure why I'm
receiving the LAPD on 1268, but I am.  Here's the facts that may help us
solve the mystery.

FREQUENCIES
1268.1375
1268.1625
1268.3375 is the same as 154.83 (Tac 1-Citywide Hot Shot Alerts)
1268.3625
1268.4625
1268.5875
1268.6125

LOCATION
I live about a block north of LAX runway 24R/6L

EQUIPMENT
Realistic Pro-26, European Model.  Set to NFM and a step rate of 12.5


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:16 1996
From: Steve Parkis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Las Vegas 4xx Codes?
Date: 6 Apr 1996 19:40:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4k6hb8$phg$[e-mail]>

Anybody know the 4xx codes used by LV Metro PD?


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brett Coningham)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Log Periodic Antenna
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 21:44:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4kc4tn$[e-mail]>
References: <4jnkua$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (George F.) wrote:

>I'm thinking of buy the Create Log Periodic antenna.  I would like to know if

>I'm going to see an improvement over my current Radio Shack Discone Antenna?
>There are some weak signals that I can hear on the Discone, but not well
>enought to understand.  Will the Periodic antenna help?  Does anyone have
>one?

>Thanks
>George

I have the CREATE Log Periodic, and it is a well constructed and
engineered antenna, with good gain. I have a very good discone, too,
and the Log Periodic is naturally much better with weak signals, such
as military air excercises about 200 miles away.  Here in town the
discone is more than adequate, since I have almost line of sight to
most of town from my house.   One thing you should know about the
Log Periodic is that if you mount it in a vertical polarization
orientation, you MUST have a non-metallic mast to support it.  CREATE
(and others) offers a 4-foot fiberglass mast, but in my opinion that
is way too short, if you mount the mast in a tower and rotator,
since the bottom half of the antenna is still going to be near the
tower.   I operated mine on a metallic mast for over a year until
I found am eight-foot fiberglass mast, and the performance on the
metal mast was lousy; SWR was very uneven across the bands, and
directionality was terrible (170-degree half power beam width!!!)
A friend has the Scanner Beam made by Grove, and comparisons
with his results seem to indicate that it is pretty much comparable
in performance to the CREATE, but I'm waiting for the next time we
have 100-mph winds, and I'm betting the CREATE will still be
up there afterwards, but not so sure the Grove will be.  We'll see :-)

73
Brett


[e-mail]
Albuquerque Transmitter Hunting Homepage:
     http://www.swcp.com/~ab5p/foxhunt.html



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:18 1996
From: [e-mail] ( Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Media and the ECPA
Date: 6 Apr 1996 20:23:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4k6jrn$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k5ae2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>  I know that monitoring the 450
>and 455 MHz BPR frequencies is a forbidden by the ECPA."
>
>**My question** Does the ECPA really forbid this?

Yes the ECPA does forbid monitoring the media frequencys.
However,us broadcasters don't know how that was included in the law.

My station encourages people with scanners to listen to our frequencys
since they hear stuff we might miss. As far as the competition
listening....well if they are stupid enough to believe everything on our
2-way...too bad.

A few bogus call each year keep them in check!

Besides cellphones...we also operate on various "descrete" channels from
26mhz to 2.1ghz


Mr.News



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mickey D's drive-thru
Date: 4 Apr 1996 10:44:06 -0500
Message-ID: <4k0qo6$[e-mail]>
References: <4k0n7n$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

Hi Keith,

a new McDonalds near me operates the same way.

The Clerk at window 1 stills uses a headset to comminicate with the
Clerk at window 2.  The one near me use 469.0125 (repeater) and
464.0125 (input).

Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Petersen)
Date: 04 Apr 96 20:25:01
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: mickey d's drive-thru
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

DD> I dont know about ohter areas, but the McDonald's here are changing to
DD> "Face To Face" ordering. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of using the
DD> headsets? In doing so, does these particular restaurants (using the
DD> term loosely) still use headsets in some fashion?

Where exactly are you?  I'm in Los Angeles (or thereabout), and I haven't
noticed any 'face-to-face' ordering going on at any of the fowl food
restaurants.

DD> My other question is did McD's do this to avoid people listening to
DD> their conversations, or is it a marketing ploy to make ppl think they
DD> are special by personally taking their orders face-to-face?

A definite marketing ploy, or they've just gotten too cheap to maintain a
box, a speaker, and a cork board with numbers and letters on it... <sigh>
It wouldn't surprise me, though.  The last couple of times I've eaten at
McDonalds was probably a few months ago, and I've noticed that they're
now so cheap that they don't even "toast" the middle bun on the big bacs
anymore... anyhow.

[e-mail]

... Money talks, and mine only says "Good Bye".
---
 * Blue Wave/DOS v *

--
|Fidonet:  Brian Petersen 1:103/604
|Internet: [e-mail]
|
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:21 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: mickey d's drive-thru
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 12:46:23 GMT

Robert H. Eisner ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >
: > A definite marketing ploy, or they've just gotten too cheap to maintain a
: > box, a speaker, and a cork board with numbers and letters on it... <sigh>
: > It wouldn't surprise me, though.  The last couple of times I've eaten at
: > McDonalds was probably a few months ago, and I've noticed that they're
: > now so cheap that they don't even "toast" the middle bun on the big bacs
: > anymore... anyhow.
: >

They don't toast any of the buns anymore.  It's not just the middle bun
of the big mac.  A year or two ago, they got rid of all toasters and put
"Q-ing" ovens instead.  "Q" means to microwave, in case you were wondering.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Mod for Bearcat BCT7?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 1996 05:52:19 GMT

It bothers me my Bearcat BCT-7 has been crippled to eliminate some 800mHz
freqs. Is there any way to get those back? tia

--
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Gimme a bike, a laptop, a gun and a Leatherman's tool and i can
go anywhere and do anything.                [e-mail]
http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:23 1996
From: Richard Paschal <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: More Thunderbirds & Blue Angels Frq.!
Date: 4 Apr 1996 20:25:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4k23qd$[e-mail]>
References: <4k05gi$[e-mail]>

Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ <[e-mail]> wrote:

:    USAF Thunderbird Frequencies
: _____________________________

: Stunt Coord:  120.45
: Air Coord:    141.85
: Team Leader:  250.85
: AIR toAIR:    236.6,  241.4,  273.5, 283.5,  382.8,  294.7,  233.3,
:               322.6,  382.9,  394.0 and 236.55
: Tower:                126.2
: Ground Support:  413.025,  413.1 and 66.9MHz

66,9 MHz, oh yeah, right in channel 4, sure.

:   BLUE ANGELS
: _________________________
: Air to Air:  241.4,  250.8,  251.6,  263.5,  275.35 and 319.8
: Ground Support:  142.025




--
---------------------
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:24 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need help with M-400 receiving ACARS
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 13:28:19 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k4cel$[e-mail]>

Mark S. Conway wrote:
>
> I am using the PRO-2035 w/ the Universal M-400.
> In ACARS mode, I'm not receiving anything, please help ........

        I don't have any ACARS equipment (yet) but from all I've read,
there is one solution to your problem (assuming you are listening on the
right frequencies and that you can hear the ACARS data through your
speaker):

        Put the scanner in Manual mode.  For an ACARS decoder to work,
it has to receive the entire signal, including preamble.  It is not
really a "scannable" mode.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:25 1996
From: "Mark S. Conway" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need help with M-400 receiving ACARS
Date: 6 Apr 1996 00:04:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4k4cel$[e-mail]>

I am using the PRO-2035 w/ the Universal M-400.
In ACARS mode, I'm not receiving anything, please help ........



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need help with M-400 receiving ACARS
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 21:49:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4kc55v$[e-mail]>
References: <4k4cel$[e-mail]>

"Mark S. Conway" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I am using the PRO-2035 w/ the Universal M-400.
>In ACARS mode, I'm not receiving anything, please help ........

Do you have the M-400 interfaced to the headphone jack?  If so, is the
volume set to about 1/3 to 1/2 rotation?  Otherwise, I assume you are
connected to a record out jack.

Have you used the M-400 with this scanner before on other modes?
Do you know this hardware combination works?
Is your M-400 new enough to have ACARS support built-in?

Is the scanner set to 131.500?  (Assuming you are in the U.S.)

Is your squelch open?

Are you anywhere near a major airport or airway?

Are you using an external antenna?

I know, some of these are dumb or obvious, but I can get ACARS just
fine on a cheap Pro-2026 26 miles away from an airport (Aircraft side
is solid, ground side only with an external gain antenna) with an
internal whip antenna using the AEA ACARS package.  If you can hear
reasonable data bursts on the right frequency, you should be able to
catch some.

These bursts may be few and far between during some portions of the
day or in some locations.  They are not necessarily a continous string
of data bursts.

Steve



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need Phoenix,MD freq ASAP
Date: 2 Apr 1996 01:43:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4jq0nh$[e-mail]>

Can anyone out ther give me a frequency for a company called
Controlled Demolition based out of Phoenix, MD.

They'll be involved in bringing down the famous IT&T tower in
Nutly, NJ on April 4.
Any info on them would be most appreciated.

Regards,

WA2SQQ, BOb



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Humphrey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New LAFD T-Shirts
Date: 8 Apr 1996 01:35:46 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4k9qhi$[e-mail]>


The LAFD's popular March-of-Dimes T-Shirts are -now- available.

You can see this year's design by visiting the "LAFD March of Dimes
Walkamerica Challenge" page at the LAFD's Internet Website at:

http://www.ci.la.ca.us/dept/LAFD/index.html

The shirts, which feature a colorful full-size rear and small front logo,
CANNOT be ordered at the Website.

If you wish to purchase one of these shirts, call J. Andrade at LAFD
Headquarters during normal business hours (M-F 0800 - 1700 Pacific Time)
at:

[phone].

I don't have the price list, but I believe them to be very affordable
($10-15 price range).

Stay Safe!

Brian Humphrey
Public Information Officer
Los Angeles City Fire Department

FYI ONLY. PUBLIC REPLIES ONLY. PLEASE NO E-MAIL ON THIS SUBJECT.




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (MervinS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New PRO-23 Mod????
Date: 7 Apr 1996 20:06:30 -0400
Message-ID: <4k9la6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MervinS)

Just purchased new (clearance item) PRO-23 for which "2, 9, lockout"
method of restoring lost frquencies does not work.  Is there a another
method of activiating test mode or restoring frequencies on this model?


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:30 1996
From: Jim Hinstorff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,comp.sys.newton.misc,comp.sys.newton.programmer
Subject: Re: Newton and Scanner (as in radio scanning)
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 21:37:47 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <cmarcant-0504960831190001@192.0.2.3>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

You might be interested in learning that Claris has announced plans to
market a Netwon version of the FileMaker Pro database.  When it is out
you'll be able to "download" from a powerbook FMP database to your
Newton and off you go!

Jim


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kee Tang)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Panasonic 9520 tweak
Date: 8 Apr 1996 07:09:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4kae3d$[e-mail]>

I've got a Panasonic 9520 phone and find its range a bit lacking - are
there any tweaks that I can give it to increase its range?  (Through
cement walls I can only get 40' out of it.)


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:31 1996
From: "Leonard B. Revelle" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: POCSAG
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 17:19:26 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Blake Bowers wrote:
>
> I need to decode and display POCSAG pager format.  Can anyone advise
> where to get software, and hardware if needed to do so?
>
> Thanks.
>
> ---Kantronics just announced their KPC-9612 would receive POCSAG, I believe.

Try http://www.kantronics.com

********************************
| Len Revelle   [e-mail] |
| Illinois      CIS 72607,1320 |
|           KE9YR              |
********************************


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro 2035 & Cellular
Date: 5 Apr 1996 19:06:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4k3r06$[e-mail]>
References: <4j3fk2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jhsjk$[e-mail]> <4jkgp7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>In article <4jkgp7$[e-mail]>
>           [e-mail] "Michael Alexander" writes:
>
>> How much is the Euro board? Is replacing the board to get cell the only
>> reason you would make this mod? How does the board compare to the US versio
n
>> (it probably uses the UK bandplan right?).
>
>Replacing the IC (whichever way) will only give you full 800MHz
>coverage. There are no other gains or lossses.
>
>The "bandplan" is, afaik the same as the US one, the only difference
>being that from 760-300MHz it defaults to 12.5KHz so manually changing
>to 5KHz would be required.
>
>The "Bandplan" on virtually all GRE or Uniden produced sets has always
>been that of the US on those sets that do not have programmable
>increment steps or modes. The current range of sets such as the the
>PRO-60, PRO-62 & UBC-220XLT for example follow this pattern. Key in 152.00
>and it will default to NFM, 5KHz. Not ideal when we use 12.5KHz channel
>spacing in AM in some parts of the country.
>
>
How much is the new chip? How does it compare to the price of an OS535 ($300)?



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (VERTiGO)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2022 MODS?
Date: 5 Apr 1996 01:37:51 -0800
Message-ID: <4k2plf$[e-mail]>

Hi,


I recently purchased a RS PRO-2022 scanner. I already know the cell mod,
but are there any others? I'm particularly interested in picking up the
military aircraft band and other gov't frequencies.

THanks,


Patrick
--
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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:35 1996
From: "Mark S. Conway" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2035   IF's
Date: 7 Apr 1996 15:10:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4k8ltv$[e-mail]>

Service manual shows the following:

1st IF(609.005-613.5 mhz)
2nd IF (48.5 mhz)
3rd IF (10.7 mhz) for WFM
3rd IF (455khz) for NFM and AM



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Josh T)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-41 and/or Pro-2032  mod needed
Date: 4 Apr 1996 02:35:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4jvcgu$[e-mail]>

I have the pro-41 and the pro-2032 does anyone know what mods are there for
either of these?


Thanks

Josh



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (The NeXus!)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro51?  Good scanner?
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 05:36:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4k51fh$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4juo04$[e-mail]> <4k1chj$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (DT) wrote:


>>>I'm very new to scanning.  Does anyone know if the Pro51 model from Radio S
hack
>>>is a good buy at $199.99?  It usually lists (in my area, at least) for $319
.99.
>>>Why such a large markdown?  From the information I gathered, this particula
r
>>>model looks good for a first time buyer.  And the price is pretty decent?
Isn't it?
>>I concur with the rest, Dave.  Go get that Pro-51.  It's a good deal at the
>>price.
>>-- //Steve//

>I just bought a Pro51 and really like it. I am new to scanning, and I really
didn't
>know what kind to buy, but the 200+ channel capability and the $120 markdown
is the
>reason I bought it.
>DT


  Yes I agree, the Pro-51 is a very good buy, I've had mine now for
almost a year,  I wasn't as lucky to get it at such a cheep price
either, but it does have real good reception capability, the only
thing I am torn over it as opposed to a later model now not being
manufactured Pro-43 is that it does not cover the Military Aero band,
and I am in a heavy Military area, with several MOAs around me with
all types of "dog fight" senerios less than 20 miles from my home
taking place...  This scanner (pro-51) does not cover that band,
280mHz to 400mHz...  But this is ok, its still a very good buy at
that.

 The NeXus!




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Probe 2.0: User comments
Date: 7 Apr 1996 19:04:52 -0400
Message-ID: <4k9hmk$[e-mail]>
References: <4jnlru$30m$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)


          I WILL EXPLAIN HERE WHAT I WANT TO DO, AND THE EQUIPMENT I
INTEND TO USE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK.

 I JUST RECENTLY(LAST FEW DAYS) GOT MY PRO 2006 COMMUNICATING WITH MY 486
DX2 66 THROUGH OPTOSCAN'S OS 456 CONTROLLER CARD.
I HAVE DEMO VERSIONS OF SCANCAT, SCANSTAR, AND SCANNER WEAR. I CANT REALLY
SEEM TO MAKE MUCH SENSE OF ANY OF THESE SOFTWARE PACKAGES YET. I HAVE A
LINE ON A DEAL ON A USED AR800 THAT I WILL BE PURCHASING THIS WEEK.

I WANT TO LET MY SCANNER SCAN ALL FREQUENCIES ISSUED TO PARTICULAR
AGENCIES IN MY SURRONDING AREA. I WANT TO DETERMINE WHICH FREQ'S ARE MOST
ACTIVE AND WHEN. I WILL ASSUME ANY FREQ'S THAT APPEAR TO HAVE NO ACTIVITY
ARE EITHER NEVER USED, OR ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A SET OF RADIOS THAT ARE
ONLY USED FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS.

AFTER I DETERMINE THE ABOVE INFO, I WANT TO BE ABLE TO PLUG IN MY  AR8000,
AND WITH THE HELP OF THE COMPUTER, PROGRAM THE HANDHELD 8000 TO WHATEVER
FREQ'S ARE APPLICABLE TO THE ENVIORNMENT OR GEOGRAPHICAL AREA THAT I WILL
BE IN.

BANKS MAY AS FOLLOWS.

BANK 1 :   JONESTOWN POLICE DEPT ACTIVE FREQ'S
BANK 2 :   JONESTOWN POLICE INACTIVE OR SPECIAL OP FREQ'S
BANK 3 :   BODY WIRE FREQ'S (STATE)
BANK 4:    BODY WIRE FREQ'S (FEDERAL)
BANK 5:    JONES COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT ACTIVE FREQ'S
BANK 6:    JONES COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT INACTIVE OR SPEC.OP. FREQ'S
BANK 7:    HENSON COUNTY ACTIVE
BANK 8:    HENSON COUNTY INACTIVE OR SPEC. OP..

             ANS SO ON.

WHICH SOFTWARE PACKAGE WOULD BE THE BEST FOR WHAT I AM TRYING TO DO??

HOW DO I MAKE THAT SOFTWARE PACKAGE DO IT.

AFTER I DETERMINE THE ACTIVITY OF ALL OF THE FREQ'S ISSUED TO THE AGENCIES
IN MY SURROUNDING AREA, I PLAN TO PUBLISH MY FINDINGS.

I ALREADY HAVE INVESTED CONSIDERABLE TIME, EFFORT, AND CASH IN MY SCANNING
HOBBY, AND WOULD LIKE ANY HELP ANYONE OUT THERE CAN GIVE. LIKEWISE IF I
CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE TO ANYONE READING THIS MESSAGE, IT WOULD BE MY
PLEASURE.

E-MAIL OR CALL TONY AT [phone]             ANYTIME.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (BB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: R.S. Pro 37 cell mods wanted
Date: 6 Apr 1996 20:39:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4k6kq9$[e-mail]>

Can someone help me with cell mods for Pro 37 from Radio Shack?



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:41 1996
From: Charles Bolland <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec,radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,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
Subject: Radio Broadcasting Database LW MW, SW
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 23:30:26 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

A Stand alone IBM compatible Broadcasting Radio Station Database Program
for longwave, Mediumwave, and Shortwave.  Over 4,000 records included
already.  Completely, read/write and update-able.

If you would like a copy, send your Mailing Address - the one you
receive letters with - and your E-mail address.  The program will be
sent back via E-mail to you within 24 hours.

Your mailing address will be used to send you further details on a full
featured database program called Voyageur.   All information is
confidential.........!

Hope to hear from you.

Chuck Bolland
[e-mail]

P.O. BOX 18402
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33416

KA4PRF


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (HH357)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack Pro 39 Mod  - YES
Date: 7 Apr 1996 12:08:03 -0400
Message-ID: <4k8p93$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HH357)

It's diode D6 - I think its on the bottom board.  Be careful during
dis/assembly.
I suggest you get Artsci's book. [phone]

Also possible:
  Diode D4 - enable 68-88 Mhz (lose 30-54 Mhz)

                                             cheers


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:43 1996
From: Derrick <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RADIO SHACK PRO-2035 MODS??
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 96 18:54:41 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

DOES ANY ONE HAVE MODS FOR THE SHACK`S PRO-2035
MINE CURRENTLY GOES 25-1300Mhz AM FM WFM

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
E-MAIL ME IF SO....

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
S canning
E nthusiasts
A nd
R adio
C ommunication
H ackers

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[e-mail]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
--
Derrick Mulvana


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:44 1996
From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 14:46:42
Message-ID: <4jukh3$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <DnErx5.n5n@moraga. <[e-mail]> <4jske8$[e-mail]>


In article <4jske8$[e-mail]> Raymond Miller
wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>, Douglas Hitzig
<[e-mail]> says:

> My only question is this, and I should add that I've been
purchasing items at R.S.
> for as far
>back as I can recall, why do the sales personnel ALWAYS see me
coming and
>instead of giving me a fresh unit of whatever I am lookin g at,
(say a scanner), get
> the box
>for the display unit? When pressed, they will usually get me a
fresh unit.
>Do they have to keep changing the display units for some reason?
I've been burned more
>times than I'd like to admit by getting talked into taking the
display unit if that
> may be the
>"last One". Otherwise, I have had exceptional luck with every
radio I've gotten from
> R.S. through
>the years. One thing that I like to do is check out the product as
well
>as possible before going to purchase it. That's where the
magazines come
>in very handy when they do a review. If any one knows why they
push the display
>units, let me know, I'd like to know if it happens to everyone or
just me.
>                         regards, Ray Miller, N2NJK

Ray,

You brought up another situation at RS that hasn't changed in over
20 years.  The problem is that they never send the stores a
sufficient quantity of merchandise.  I can remember getting in
shipments of new goods where only one item was shipped!  This went
on display and if someone wanted to buy it, they had to buy the
display.

I know what abuse displays can go through and this is why I NEVER
buy displays.  The only time I would buy a display is for a minimum
of 50% off.  Heck, it is a used product.  Anyone that buys floor or
display models from RS is nuts.

If RS would properly stock their stores, and ship the merchandise
that the store managers requested, their sales would increase
dramatically.  But they still continue to do business in a stupid,
profit reducing manner.





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Grady Russell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Recommend Easily modified Hand-held?
Date: 6 Apr 1996 06:49:38 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Can some one recommend an Easily modifiable (cellular,etc) hand-held
scanner? What about the Radio Shack ones? I was thinking of one with a
least 100 channels and hyperscan. Any pointers appreciated!

Grady

--
                       Visit the Rock Quarry

 http://pulsar.cs.wku.edu/~russellg/mac/software/the_rock_quarry.html


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Barry O'Grady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: REQ: 800Mhz freq for McDonalds
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 00:22:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4k915o$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4jakl0$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Paul Sanchez) wrote:

:In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...

:--Does anyone have a list of 800Mhz frequecies for Fast Food Restaurant
:--Drive Thrus?  I came across a McDonalds in Gaithersburg, MD the other
:--day that had headset manufactured by "GM" and was unable to find their
:--frequency after scanning all the IB & IS frequencies in VHF low, VHF hi,
:--and UHF band.
:--
:--Thanks,
:--Bob

:I usually find fast food resturants in my area in the 29-54 Mhz range.

Drive throughs use 40.410 and 40.490 Mhz.





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Pearce)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Reset channels in BC 200xlt
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 04:07:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4k7i96$[e-mail]>
References: <4k6o8v$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Kevin Almloff) wrote:

>I saw someone post a key sequence to reset the channels on another scanner,
>and was wondering if anyone could tell me if that is possible on the BC
>200xlt.

With the scanner off, press and hold the 'MANUAL', '2', and '9' key.

Then turn the scanner on while still holding the buttons.  This will
reset your scanner to all 000.000 for every channel.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:48 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Reset channels in BC 200xlt
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k6o8v$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 23:12:10 GMT

On Sat, 06 Apr 96 21:40:43 GMT, [e-mail] (Kevin Almloff) wrote:

>I saw someone post a key sequence to reset the channels on another scanner,
>and was wondering if anyone could tell me if that is possible on the BC
>200xlt.
>
========
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Bearcat 220XLT Test modes
From: [e-mail] (Tombstone)
Date: 31 Oct 1995 22:23:35 GMT

I have seen that many of the past test modes for various bearcat scanners
work w/the BC220XLT. Here is what I found

Power on with...

WX and L/O = voltage reading

2, 9, MAN = clears all memory

2, 9, L/O = screen test

2, 9, PRI = test freqs in 1-21 (note: the "out of band freqs" have been
removed)

2, 9, SCAN = test freqs (same as above)


----

Here is my real question, what the hell is this?

Do the voltage reading; now while it is displayed hit a number like '1'
The screen will read something like "UP 1.75"
You can change this with the up'down arrows
You can now hit 'WX' then the down arrow and it will say "LO 1.5"
This also can be changed w/the up/down arrows

There are "UP"/"LO"  settings like this for each number 0-9 (possibly
referring to bank?)

Does anyone know what this is?





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (PDRUNEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ReTransmitt Scanner Audio on FM Radio! $16
Date: 7 Apr 1996 00:12:18 -0500
Message-ID: <4k7iri$[e-mail]>
References: <4k200i$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PDRUNEN)

I have used a simliar device made by radio shack,  The best thing about it
is the wife does not hear the noise coming out of the radio and I can work
around the house and list to the radio!  I can sit at the computer and
also listen to my nets!

But like I said, the wife is does not hear the radio so she stopped
complaining about me being "on the sqawk box" all the time.

I think everyone should have these things around!

Paul


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:51 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner Screen saver / For Debi
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 13:29:46 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k3mat$[e-mail]>

Not that this is on-topic or anything, but remember that because of the
way they produce images, SVGA monitors do not need screen savers at all.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:52 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner Screen saver / For Debi
Date: 6 Apr 1996 23:22:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4k7mua$[e-mail]>
References: <4k3mat$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

: Not that this is on-topic or anything, but remember that because of the
: way they produce images, SVGA monitors do not need screen savers at all.

You are correct, but the average computer user of the 90's isn't going to
realize that, and they'll go out and buy a $50 "screen saver" so their
monitor doesn't blow up.  |-)

   _  ____________.--------.
   \`'  __________|________|
   /   [_(__]
  |    |       WWW Site: http://www.primenet.com/~cracked
 .'   .'       FTP Site: ftp.primenet.com/users/c/cracked
 |____|        PGP Public Key Block Available Via Finger


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jennifer L Taylor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanners Legal in Israel?
Date: 7 Apr 1996 21:07:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4k9aqq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Jennifer L Taylor)

Does anyone know if it's legal for Israeli citizens to posess police
scanners in Israel?

Thanks in Advance,

Jen
--
--Jen


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:54 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Software decoding of POCSAG/DTMF?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 19:22:04 GMT

Scott A. McIntyre ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I may have my acronyms wrong...

: Anyway, why can't I seem to find software to take the audio out of a
: scanner's headphone port and decode the POCSAG/DTMF information?

: Is this just not possible for some low level reason?

Most soundcards would be incapable of decoding the stuff "on the fly".
You'd have to record it in a WAV file then post-process it.  I've heard
of a shareware DTMF decoder, I don't see why not POCSAG would not also be
possible.  However, if you are planning on doing a lot of this, your
hard drive would fill up very quickly.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:56 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Splitter?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Rick Otto <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 22:20:43 -0700

I know NOTHING about electronics, so please excuse my question if it
shows my total Newbe status...

I have a Pro-2035 and have a roof mounted Radio shack antenna on a 5'
mast.. I'm running 50' of RG58/U 20 AWG coax to my basement..  wondering
if I can split that coax somewhere and run another stretch to a
different part of the house upstairs.  If this would cause a loss of
signal, can I amplify the signal somehow?  I have no problem with
putting up another antenna, but I believe a splitter would be a little
easier..

Thanks for your help..

Rick


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Splitter?
Date: 8 Apr 1996 13:20:10 -0500
Message-ID: <4kblcq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k72tj$[e-mail]>

In <4k72tj$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Marc Purdo
n) writes:

>Bill Funk ([e-mail]) writes:
>> First, get rid of that RG58 cable. You are using a scanner, not a CB.
>> Use RG6 sattelite cable (can be had at Radio Shack). There are better
>> cables, but the RG6 is inexpensive and available everywhere, and the

>If you get rid of the RG58 coax, DON'T get RG6...you aren't using a
>satellite, your're using a scanner. Get RG8 By the way the impedance of
>scanners are like the impedance on CB's... 50ohms.

Impedance isn't important for receive.  RG6 is less expensive and a smaller
diameter, hence easier to work with.  Go with RG6.

David


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:58 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Reverend Tweek)
Subject: Re: Splitter?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k72tj$[e-mail]> <4kblcq$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:26:12 GMT

David Horak <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>Impedance isn't important for receive.  RG6 is less expensive and a smaller
>diameter, hence easier to work with.  Go with RG6.

Wrong.  Impedance *is* important for receive, but it is not as
important as it is for transmit.  You don't have to concern yourself
with the possibility of the front end self destructing if you have
an impedence mismatch, but all the same, a properly matched receiver,
cable, antenna system will bring you better reception.





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:57:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Barron)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Stupid Scanner Tricks
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 15:05:19 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

OK, sure. You've listened to the local PD and FD. You've even listened to
the air band and ham stuff. What about all that other stuff that's out
there like your microwave or radio controlled cars transmitters? Betcha
you haven't listened to those! why? Because it's stupid! But it's there.

And it's here - the Stupid Scanner tricks web page. (beta edition - still
accepting stupid tricks)


http://users.deltanet.com/~rbarron


Come and see:Southern California amusement park frequencies, fast food
frequencies, and other things you can do with your scanner that you could
probably do better with less costly equipment! Something for everyone.

Plus, if you have more stupid scanner tricks let me know. You can e-mail
me from the page or at [e-mail]. Feel free to link to me, I'm
also accepting links. Remember, this is the early version so it may be a
little ugly.

Rich


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: THUNDERBIRD FREQS?
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 22:36:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4juulc$[e-mail]>
References: <4i94lg$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4joe2q$[e-mail]> <4jpjms$[e-mail]>

>: John,

>: Try:
>: Thunderbirds:  382.9   MHz  AM   (I suspect).
>: Blue Angels:    275.35 MHz AM
>: Enjoy!

>Darn, and they were just here in Tucson a couple weeks ago.  I would have
>loved to have those before.  Are they the air to air frequencies?  Are
>they the same for the Blue Angels everywhere or do those frequencies
>change sometimes?

Anyone who has been there knows, in the military,  *everything* is subject
to change!  <BG>...

If it is of any help to you, know that the listings came from a 1996
publication.


Tony
WA6IGJ



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:01 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trade 200 channel scanner for Icom R1
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 11:58:53 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k532e$[e-mail]>

Carl Hodder wrote:
>
> Not happy with your Icom R1 or just want a base scanner.
>
> I will trade you a Realistic PRO-2022 200 channel scanner that
> covers the full 800 MHz band including cellular. Same style as
> the PRO-2005 or PRO-2006
> This is one of the scanners that scan cellular in the proper
> 30 kHz steps and not 12.5 kHz steps.
> 200 channels divided into 10 groups of 20 channels and 10
> monitor memories
> Scanner has programmable priority channel, direct search
> and limit search.
> I believe the CE-232 and HB-232 computer interface can be
> connected to this scanner.
> Radio comes with original manual and box.==========
No, the PRO-2022 and the PRO-2004, -5, -6 are very different scanners.
Just for starters, the 2022 is double conversion, while the -4,-5,-6
are triple conversion.
And no, the CE-232 will not operate the same on the 2022, if it will
connect at all (I believe it will do *some* of the normal functions,
but it won't run the scanner, as they use different CPU's).

Hope this helps a little.
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Carl Hodder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Trade 200 channel scanner for Icom R1
Date: 6 Apr 1996 06:30:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4k532e$[e-mail]>

Not happy with your Icom R1 or just want a base scanner.

I will trade you a Realistic PRO-2022 200 channel scanner that
covers the full 800 MHz band including cellular. Same style as
the PRO-2005 or PRO-2006

This is one of the scanners that scan cellular in the proper
30 kHz steps and not 12.5 kHz steps.

200 channels divided into 10 groups of 20 channels and 10
monitor memories

Scanner has programmable priority channel, direct search
and limit search.

I believe the CE-232 and HB-232 computer interface can be
connected to this scanner.

Radio comes with original manual and box.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:03 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Richard W.)
Subject: Traffic Reproting  Frequencys for (NJ/NYC)?
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 22:27:17 GMT

Does anyone have the Traffic Frequencys for comapines in the Northern NJ, NYC
ariea?

I have 450.8125 Metro Traffic?
453.000 (not sure)
452.9750 (not sure)

thanks for any info.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:04 1996
From: "George M. (MAC) Hickman" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Traffic Reproting  Frequencys for (NJ/NYC)?
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 07:28:53 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k5ae2$[e-mail]>

John Moran wrote:
>
> Traffic Reporting typically occours in the 450.0-451.0 and 455.0-456.0
> mhz areas when I am driving around town and want traffic info, I either

Was just reading the May 1996 issue of U.S. SCANNER NEWS.On Page 61 in
an article titled "Hints and Tips", it states:
...(talking about good things to listen to).."Another good choice?  The
local media."  Then the author adds "Yes, I know that monitoring the 450
and 455 MHz BPR frequencies is a forbidden by the ECPA."

**My question** Does the ECPA really forbid this?  I knew about cellular
and encripted communications.  Maybe I need to pull the ECPA and read
it.  I certainly don't want to violate the law by intercepting
communications broadcast over the public airwaves.

Mac


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:05 1996
From: Dave Kostrey <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trouble picking up frequencies
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 1996 07:18:32 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jsb6k$[e-mail]>

Mary L. Cody wrote:
>
> Is there anyone out there who can help?  I recently entered about 30
> trunked frequencies for Stamford, CT police department, but I have been
> unable to pick them up.  Could anyone out there please give a possible
> reason for this.
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
> Mary

When Troop G moved from Westport to Bridgeport, they went from 42.04 to 42.58.
Can't help you with Stamford.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trouble picking up frequencies
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 06:09:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4k51sm$[e-mail]>
References: <4jsb6k$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Mary L. Cody ) wrote:

>Is there anyone out there who can help?  I recently entered about 30
>trunked frequencies for Stamford, CT police department, but I have been
>unable to pick them up.  Could anyone out there please give a possible
>reason for this.
>Any help is greatly appreciated.
>Mary
((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))

Mary,

You may be too far away?
You need a (better) outdoor antenna?
Your coax is too long, shorted or 'pinned'?
That group of channels is not in service (yet), but rest assured, they  ARE
         conducting business somewhere?!
Your scanner has those frequencies 'blocked' out?
There is nothing connected to the UHF/900 antenna jack?
The 900 MHz internal converter is defective?

What do you suppose the problem is?  Can you hear ANY 900MHz transmissions
from other services in the band?  Do you hear them well?

Tony
WA6IGJ



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:08 1996
From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: UK scanning question
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 96 06:45:35 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jri26$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Brian Gaff" writes:

Hi Brian,

> So what if you overhear a criminal oddence while illegally

Mmm.....I don't know what does happen if you hear a criminal oddence ?

Ho ho....sorry :-(

Arrr...mmmm...dunno !

It could depend on how well you know your local constable although
I guess in the main I'd suggest (legally) you keep quiet about it.

Its one of the "conscience" thingies......I guess....what would you do ?


--
Cheers,
 /-------------------------------------------------------------------------\
| Jonathan Clough             |       HF/VHF/UHF Receivers & Scanners       |
| Javiation,                  |      from all the leading manufacturers     |
| Bradford, UK                |Full coverage, "unblocked" scanners Including|
| Tel: [phone]     |   PRO-26/43, UBC-3000XLT, AR5000/7030/8000  |
| Fax: [phone]     |     http://www.demon.co.uk/javiation/       |
| Compu$$erve: 100117,535     \---------------------------------------------|
| Internet   : [e-mail]  (PGP Key available on request)  |
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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:09 1996
From: Brian Gaff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: UK scanning question
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 96 09:54:20 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jri26$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Jonathan Clough" writes:

>
> In article <[e-mail]>
>            [e-mail] "Brian Gaff" writes:
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> > So what if you overhear a criminal oddence while illegally
>
> Mmm.....I don't know what does happen if you hear a criminal oddence ?
>
> Ho ho....sorry :-(
>
> Arrr...mmmm...dunno !
>
> It could depend on how well you know your local constable although
> I guess in the main I'd suggest (legally) you keep quiet about it.
>
> Its one of the "conscience" thingies......I guess....what would you do ?
>
>
> --
> Cheers,
>  /-------------------------------------------------------------------------\
> | Jonathan Clough             |       HF/VHF/UHF Receivers & Scanners
|
> | Javiation,                  |      from all the leading manufacturers
|
> | Bradford, UK                |Full coverage, "unblocked" scanners Including
|
> | Tel: [phone]     |   PRO-26/43, UBC-3000XLT, AR5000/7030/8000
|
> | Fax: [phone]     |     http://www.demon.co.uk/javiation/
|
> | Compu$$erve: 100117,535     \---------------------------------------------
|
> | Internet   : [e-mail]  (PGP Key available on request)
|
>  \-------------------------------------------------------------------------/

I often wonder why people are so picky about typos. I do not go
around ex[;aining I am blind, but I am and it just makes me feel
bad when it occurs. You KNOW I meant OFFENCE...

Brian
>

--
[e-mail]
Brian Gaff AKA B G Services - Still supporting Z80
                              The Spectrum Emulator


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sid James)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: UK scanning question
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 20:41:49 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jri26$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

We have heard that the police could confiscate your scanner if they
stop you and you  have a police freq plugged in....

Presumably there must be policemen who enjoy scanning, what
is the situation there ?.
If they are on duty they are using their personal radios.
If off duty, presumably they shouldnt be listening in either.
Hmmmm....

Sid



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Denis McMahon)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: UK scanning question
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 00:40:09 GMT
Message-ID: <31685ef0.281400383@erinews>
References: <4jri26$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Brian Gaff <[e-mail]> wrote:

>So what if you overhear a criminal oddence while illegally
>scanning then?

Depends, if I hear a description of a car with registration number
that the police are trying to find, eg stolen, theft of petrol etc,
and then see the car, I usually make a 999 call on the mobile and
report the vehicle as being driven in an inconsiderate manner in
(direction) on (road) at (location).

Obviously I turn the scanner off first so they don't hear their own
broadcasts while I'm on the phone. <grin>

There was one occasion I had to discuss a matter I heard whilst
scanning cellular frequencies with "the powers that be", but that
wasn't the regular police, and the representative of said powers that
I spoke to about the matter was not overly concerned about how I had
come by the information.

Rgds
Denis
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
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TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
This post represents my personal views and not those of my employers or any
other organisation or persons I may have some afiliation with
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:12 1996
From: Ralph Brown <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: uniden bearcat 2500-xlt cellular monitoring
Date: 6 Apr 1996 05:49:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4k50ls$[e-mail]>

i have found that if you program the limits for the 2500-xlt to the
following frequencies and get cellular fine(1269->1294 mhz). it seems
that the 2nd if must be 400 mhz. i have also picked up cellular on the
range between 808 and 822 mhz.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rickard Faivre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Used scanner store in Florida?
Date: 7 Apr 1996 19:51:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4k96bv$[e-mail]>

Hello out there in cyberspace.

I am travelling to Sarasota, FL. This summer and was wondering if
some kind and helpful soul could tell me if and where there are any
shops in Florida that offer used scanners or accessories.

Cheers,

Rick.
Sweden

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:14 1996
From: Henry Wysmulek <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What features should I look for in a scanner?
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 08:47:39 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

The nicest feature to have on a scanner is the ability to
program the unit to scan a specific frequency range.
This way if you do not know the specific frequency being
used you can have the scanner search the area where you think
the event is operating.
If you think the user frequency is 451 Mhz, you can then program
the scanner to scan between 450 Mhz and 455 Mhz until you locate
the desired frequency.


H. WYSMULEK
[e-mail]
BLUE SKY FREENET



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Pete Womack)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What happened to this group???
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 01:17:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4k74vd$[e-mail]>
References: <4je9m7$[e-mail]> <4jehk9$[e-mail]> <4jkhbs$[e-mail]> <4k0ma9$[e-mail]> <4k3qsb$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Michael Alexander) wrote:

>>Actually its more like tired of reading the same questions (what are
>>the freq for xxx inn yyy location is it legal to listen to cordless,
>>and the others ....)over and over and over and over....
>>
>>Marc Nance III

>This comment really hits on a point that is worth thinking about. It's
>absolutely true that the same old tired questions keep coming up.
> What's needed is a FAQ. Someone care to volunteer (it ain't me babe).

        I think an FAQ is needed, too. Part of the problem is also that there
is a constant flow of new people who haven't read or had those
discussions yet. So, they have them here, and we read them over, and
over, and over ad nauseum. Perhaps someone could act as an editor, and
compile "articles" farmed out to interested parties. Useful websites
(like Percon and Grove) could also be included.

Pete.
Medical Technologist, parent, brewer, computer nerd



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:16 1996
From: [e-mail](PooP)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: WHAT"S UP THERE??
Date: 6 Apr 1996 07:58:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4k5877$[e-mail]>


-- hey, i'm new to "scanning"  and i just got the radio shack Pro 23 for 95
bucks..(it was on sale from 180 i think....the guy who special ordered it
never came and got it...so i did.. and it's not in their cataloges either)


i was wondering, since mine covers from 108mhz to 956mhz, what is up there
in the gigahertz range? my cellular says it operates at 842mhz to 2ghz
 is cellular all that's up there?
    &
  my friend in washington state is looking for a scanner...
  what is the best all around (reception, maximum range of freq., scan
speed...etc....???
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 from jayson


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:17 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why Fast Food Freqs?
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 20:25:47 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Pat Pope wrote:
>
> I'm just curious. What is the big deal with listening to the local
> MacDonald's or Burger King?  Something must be there, or there wouldn't be s
o
> many posts about them.  Do people just want to hear their friends or family
> members on the air?  Are trade secrets being exposed?  Do the workers make
> off-color remarks about customers or management? Or is it just "Two taco's
> and a large diet coke"?
>
> Pat Pope

You will often hear the clerks make remarks about customers and other
employees.  Several McDonalds in my area have gone to "Face to Face"
ordering, so you can no longer hear the customer placing a order. However,
the clerk at Window #1 still uses a headset to commincate the order to
the clerk at Window #2.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Mac mullen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why Fast Food Freqs?
Date: 7 Apr 1996 04:17:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4k7fjs$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Yeah,
I agree. I've heard crews sexually proposition coworkers, customers who
take 10 minutes to order a cheeseburger. Most of the time though, it
gets
old real fast.
Mike
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:19 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why Fast Food Freqs?
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 20:47:01 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k747n$[e-mail]>
To: Keith A Monahan <[e-mail]>

Keith A Monahan wrote:
>
> Pat Pope ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : I'm just curious. What is the big deal with listening to the local
> : MacDonald's or Burger King?  Something must be there, or there wouldn't be
 so
> : many posts about them.  Do people just want to hear their friends or famil
y
> : members on the air?  Are trade secrets being exposed?  Do the workers make
> : off-color remarks about customers or management? Or is it just "Two taco's
> : and a large diet coke"?
>
> : Pat Pope
>
>   There are couple reasons why I play with fast food freqs.  First off, I ju
st
> like collecting them.  Its like rocks or stamps.  It's fun finding them, and
> you can never have too many.  Second off, I can remember working at a drive
> through McDonald's and laughing to the inside channel at people driving by.
> It serves to fulfill some of my time whenever I am wolfing down a burger.
> I'm just eating, why not kick up some freqs too?
>
> Keith

Hey Keith,

I'll have to agree with you on that, they are fun to find!!!

Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:20 1996
From: "[e-mail]" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why Fast Food Freqs?
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 21:35:58 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Pat Pope wrote:
>
> I'm just curious. What is the big deal with listening to the local
> MacDonald's or Burger King?  Something must be there, or there wouldn't be s
o
> many posts about them.  Do people just want to hear their friends or family
> members on the air?  Are trade secrets being exposed?  Do the workers make
> off-color remarks about customers or management? Or is it just "Two taco's
> and a large diet coke"?
>
> Pat Pope


Pat,
        Yes, you can hear yourself, or friends order... but the big thing
for me, is to listen for the off color remarks that the staff at the
drive thru make.  One evening, while listening to a drive thru waiting to
place my order, a friend of mine and I heard the clerks discussing
between themselves whether black or white women had better breasts.  You
name it, you will hear it at the drive thru.  The real fun comes when you
freak out one of the clerks by commenting on something they say about the
previous customer... they start worrying that they might have said
something that went out over the intercom to the customer... this has a
chilling effect on the clerks.  There is also what others have posted,
the enjoyment of tracking down the frequencies.  I have heard the clerks
make comments about the staff at the fast food store as well... so, it is
very interesting.  Just my $0.02...


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Joel Burgess)
Subject: Why listen to phone conversations
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 05:56:59 GMT

  I'm just curious as to people's reasons for listening in on people's
phone conversations.  I have a scanner I picked up for $10 (old RS
8-channel model that was very beatup) that could pickup VHF/UHF.  I've
received as many as 8 conversations (cordless) at once (half of which
crystal-clear, and the others listenable).  But I've found most conversations
to be incredibly bland and boring.  And as for the ones of interest, well
there's some things I'd rather not know, as these people are all local.
I have heard people I know personally, and things of great consequence
(like someone who was telling her ex-boyfriend she thought she was
pregnant...  something I'd rather not know when I know her).  Anyways,
the scanner now sits in my closet collecting dust.  So my question simply
is, why do people listen?
TTYL


--
Joel Burgess
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 09 17:58:23 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Michael O'Donnell)
Subject: Yupiteru MVT7100 battery charging circuit problem
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 22:27:15 GMT


Is anyone familiar enough with the charging cicuitry on the
MVT7100 to tell me what I might have done to mine to break it?
Until recently it had been working perfectly (like everything
else on these nice little radios) since I bought the unit about
two years ago.  Now, however, all that happens when I plug in
the cable from either the AC transformer or from my automobile
cigarette lighter (both of which I have been using all along
with no real problems) is that the "batt" segment of the LCD
starts blinking.  I am only able to operate the radio using
batteries now, which is a very unsatisfying situation.

In the name of full disclosure I am obliged to report that the
troubles started around the time that I replaced the plug on my
auto cigarette lighter cable.  In my defense I must say that I
was EXTREMELY careful not to reverse polarities of Ring and Tip
on the plug.  I should add that I had already replaced the same
plug on the AC adapter about a year ago with no troubles and
I'm not generally stupid about such things.  Is it possible
to examine a fuse or something inside the case?  Failing any
do-it-myself remedies, what's my best repair option?  Can I get
this thing repaired in the US or must I ship it back to Japan?

Regards,
 ---------------------------------
 Michael O'Donnell     [e-mail]
 ---------------------------------



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:09 1996
From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 220 volt phones
Date: 9 Apr 1996 15:08:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4kduhk$[e-mail]>
References: <4kd3nr$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (MIKE3265) wrote:
>I read a ad that claims thay have a 220 volt phone that has a range of 500
>miles does anyone know of this type of cordless phone.?

220...221...whatever it takes.  :)



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 220 volt phones
Date: 12 Apr 1996 04:19:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4kklkg$[e-mail]>
References: <4kd3nr$[e-mail]> <4kjpir$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)

>>I read a ad that claims thay have a 220 volt phone that has a range of 500
>>miles does anyone know of this type of cordless phone.?

Most household electronics run on 12VDC. When you plug your radio into 120
volts AC, it gets converted to 12VDC for use in the radio. Same goes for
cordless phones. Besides, most cordless phones don't have more than 4
volts in the handset batteries. Even if the base was a "super station"
running on 240 volts, can you imagine how big the battery in your handset
would have to be?




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 800 MHz mutual aid
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 01:10:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4kc2rt$[e-mail]>
References: <4kasdg$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Business Resource Group) wrote:

>I am trying to confirm the exact name and acronym for the nationwide
>800 MHz mutual aid frequencies.

>Please respond via e-mail...thanks!

I beleave its called I-TAC and I-CALL

I-CALL and 4 I-TAC tactical channels.
I'm In Canada and the same frequencies you are talking about I think
are common between both canada and the USA also.

I have them listed in my web page.


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



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (BW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 800 Trunked Digital
Date: 14 Apr 1996 04:18:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4kpub0$[e-mail]>
References: <4ji5pt$[e-mail]> <4kjahu$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4kjahu$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I have talked to many officers of MDPD and they are not switching to
>Digital as of now. They will be going to a trunked system as soon as all
>the smaller cities are on line. . .

With a modified for 800s pro43, is it possible to receive on a trunked
system?  For now I'm baffled by it but I suspect it is possible.

Any help will be appreciated.         Thanks.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:13 1996
From: "David A. Boackle" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ? CDPA
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 00:43:34 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Thanks for the response.

Mobile computer data teminals is a good guess, but... Oktibbeha County SO
does not have anything like that.  To the best of my knowledge, all
they have for communications are 2 radio frequencies - "low band" 45.420 MHz
and "high band" 155.550 MHz

I'll keep my eyes open next time I see an SO car and double check what
equipment they have...


73 de KC5AAW
---
David A. Boackle   [e-mail]   Mississippi State University




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:13 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve St. Denis)
Subject: ? information on military aircraft (Buffalo NY)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 01:19:29 GMT

I was woundering if any one could tell me what frequencies the
military helicopters that fly over the Niagara River and Lake Erie
use. I think the helicopters are from the military base in Niagara
Falls NY, I can't seem to figure out what frequencies the are talking
on. Are they in the 118.000 - 135.975 AM band or the 225.000 - 400.000
band or both bands, any frequencies would be of great help to me.
Steve
tia
please e-mail any information to me at:
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (CHRISTOPHER MILLER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ADD
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 96 01:24:00 -0500
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (CHRISTOPHER MILLER)

--- Silver Xpress Mail System 5.4P1a
 * Origin: APPLEGATE; Neenah, WI 54956 USA (1:139/631)


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Antenna selection device needed.
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 20:20:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4kjphh$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kbvdt$[e-mail]>

Your device is called a  *coaxial relay.  In brief, it is a shielded relay
that switchs  'ports'  (jacks)  when presented with 6V, 12V, 24V (and
others).  The voltage depends on the model you buy.  Newer radios use
solid-state switching, no relay at all.

The coil on the relay  'sees'  the voltage and mechanically switches
'ports'.  Some switch more than one port at a time.  Some have multiple
coils and switch multiple ports!

For scanner use, I would recommend a sealed coaxial relay.  Do your best to
protect the junctions from weather elements.

*At lower frequencies (i.e, CB),  the switching takes place at a
multi-contact open relay.  Shielding/physical structure (to assure 50 or 75
ohms) is not quite as critical.  Better radios provide coax and connectors
right up to and after the relay.  Better relays have gold-plated contacts.

If you plan to transmitt thru the coaxial relay, try get one that is rated
twice the power you plan to use.  Or, power output is 100 watts, get a
coaxial relay rated for 200 watts or better.

Tony
WA6IGJ

tom Medlin <[e-mail]> wrote:

>the remote antenna switch you are referring to already exists. many hams
>use this device today. there are several ways to control it. it is usually
>one or more relays at the antenna and a single feed line. it can be
>switched by multiple wires that run up to the box or simply by sending the
>control voltage up the exact same coax that your signal is coming down.
>there are several simple diagrams of this in amateur radio books.  please
>take a look at my radio shack on my new home page and it also has links to
>amateur radio and much more.   go to http://www.cris.com/~tcmedlin





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Charile)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: anykeypad tricks for bc800xlt pleeeze
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 19:50:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4kp0h8$[e-mail]>

i have a bc800 xlt and looking for any keypad tricks. please post
thanks in advance

Charlie



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:18 1996
From: Karen Eaton <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Anyone Have Mods for the PRO-36
Date: 12 Apr 1996 21:55:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4kmjfo$[e-mail]>

I have a Realistic PRO-36 handheld scanner and I am
wondering if anyone knows if there are any mods known to
improve this older model scanner.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew R. McGhee)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 1000 Charging Question
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 17:17:03 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>


>I have an AOR1000 and I am having a problem charging the Ni-CAD bat.
>using the charging unit that came with the radio.  The batts do charge,
>but the low batt. indicator come on within an hour.

>Any suggestions?

Greetings to David and the group,

A couple of things come to mind. First, you can't charge the batteries in 15
hours AND run the radio at the same time. The supplied charger/power supply
is either/or. It doesen't put out enough current to do both. The radio will
work but little if any current is left to charge the batteries. I don't know
how long it would take to charge the batteries while having the radio on. The

batteries take at least 15 hours to recharge (with the radio off). I leave
them on charge (again, with the radio off) at least 20 hours. The pack then
provides me with about 3 to 5 hours of continuous use.

Second, the nicads may be shot. If they were not taken care of or one cell
went bad then the set may not be able to hold a charge or put out enough
current. Try putting a new set in. I'm still on my first set of batteries.
They are about 3 years old and are recharged, on average, once a week. Hope
this was of some help.

Drew R. McGhee
Altoona, PA




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Forrest Haney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 1000 Charging Question
Date: 10 Apr 1996 20:02:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4kh44b$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Have you replaced the Batteries.  The batteries, all or a few may
be bad.  If the batteries are ok, check the output off the power unit
that came with the radio.  If its ok, check internal connections.

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (David Martin) says:
>
>I have an AOR1000 and I am having a problem charging the
Ni-CAD bat.
>using the charging unit that came with the radio.  The batts do
charge,
>but the low batt. indicator come on within an hour.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Thanks.
>


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:21 1996
From: mike elliott <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR AR 1500 Scanner
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:13:41 +1000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Could any one help me out locating the user manual for an AOR Ar 1500
Scanner.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR 1000XLT
Date: 10 Apr 1996 03:39:18 -0400
Message-ID: <4kfoj6$[e-mail]>
References: <4kcjl4$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

I'm sorry, but I had one (until I traded it towards a BC3000XLT) and the
AOR1000XLT just SUCKED big time on VHF-Lo. Couldn't hear CHP on 42 Meg
worth a darn! Sure, everything else was KILLER, but when I'm on the road,
I need my CHP!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR 1000XLT
Date: 10 Apr 1996 03:39:48 -0400
Message-ID: <4kfok4$[e-mail]>
References: <4kcjl4$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

I'm sorry, but I had one (until I traded it towards a BC3000XLT) and the
AOR1000XLT just SUCKED big time on VHF-Lo. Couldn't hear CHP on 42 Meg
worth a darn! Sure, everything else was KILLER, but when I'm on the road,
I need my CHP!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:24 1996
From: Jesse Royall <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR-2500
Date: 9 Apr 1996 23:48:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4ket11$[e-mail]>

  I am looking for a Schematic or something to this effect for a AOR TR-2500
base scanner. Its about 3 years old and what I am looking for is the FM
discrimanator/detector.

Jess


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nick Marsh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR2700 users opinions
Date: 9 Apr 1996 06:01:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4kcugl$[e-mail]>


I am considering an AR2700 scanner. I have reviewed the web page and read
several reviews but I am looking for real owner feedback regarding
performance.

I know it has several birdies but are they really that bad?

How is battery life?

Does the radio it seem to be rugged?

If you have computer control, are you happy with it?

What are your likes and dislikes about it?

Considering the price range, is anything else available that is better?

Thanks in advance for your advice...

Nick
WB4SQI


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ar3000?  Tiny manual - In
Date: Tue,  9 Apr 1996 06:25:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

MS>From: [e-mail] (Mark Smalley)
MS>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
MS>Subject: ar3000?  Tiny manual - Info?
MS>Date: 7 Apr 1996 01:48:16 GMT
MS>Message-ID: <4k76t0$[e-mail]>
MS>Organization: Concentric Internet Services

MS>Hello AR3000 owners,

MS>I have recently aquired an AR3000 scanner with a tiny manual.  Is there
MS>electronic help text files out there on this scanner?  If you have
MS>information on the AR3000 please send my way...e-mail or post.

MS>BTW, I have the original AR3000.  I like it so far...

MS>Thanks


You didn't mention if you have a 3000a or a 3000.

I have never seen any mods on this scanner since it is continuous
coverage out of the box, scans damn fast, and is very programable.
Thus, the number of hackers playing with the 3000/a are small.

This scanner is a pain without a computer to run it or at least program
it.

 * SLMR 2.1a * Long Live The New World Order


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ar8000
Date: 12 Apr 1996 18:05:06 -0400
Message-ID: <4kmk2i$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)

I READ YOUR REMARKS ON TH AR8000. I HAVE ON NO THE WAY. DO YOU HAVE
COMPUTER CONTROL CAPABILITY, IF SO WHICH SOFTWARE DO YOU SUGGEST, WHICH
COMPUTER INTERFACE, WHY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN SWAPING FREQ DISK
FILES? I WILL BE PUTTING TOGETHER A DATABASE OF FREQ'S FOR THE TAMPA BAY
AREA. THEY WILL BE SEPERATED DEPENDING UPON AGENCY ISSUED TO, AND AMOUNT
OF ACTIVITY.

                                                                     TONY
 [phone]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ramarco)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR8000 BNC problem :(
Date: 8 Apr 1996 20:26:50 -0400
Message-ID: <4kcasa$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ramarco)

AR8000 BNC problem :(

The antenna jack (BNC) on my AR8000 is loose.
Any input on how this can be fixed would be
appreciated.  If possible please send email.

Thanks,
Rafe Barber - N8RXX
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Markus Kastelitz)
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Distribution: world
Subject: Austrian frequencies
Date: 12 Apr 1996 08:50:57 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I*m interested in frequencies of Austrian governm. services.............
e-mail: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:29 1996
From: BARRY FELSTEIN <BUMOLOGIST>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BALTIMORE,MARYLAND FREQS NEEDED
Date: 11 Apr 1996 04:39:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4ki2de$[e-mail]>

A friend is going to Baltimore and needs a list of scanner freqs so he won't h
ave to
waste all his time searching them out.post it please,my Email is goofy again..
..
                                          thanks...Barry



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:30 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: BC 855 XLT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 17:52:41 -0400
References: <4knbri$[e-mail]>

Kim & Darren Baucum wrote:
>
> I just purchased a BC 855 XLT because I thought they could all be
> mod'ed for cellular.  I got the mod file, the same file was at all the
> mod sites, and the description and ascii diagram of the circuit board
> doesn't look like my board.  The date code is OAID or 0A1D or
> something like that.  I understand this unit has been discontinued.
>
> Are the latest 855 XLT's unmodable?
>
> Is there a more detailed mod description?
>
> Anyone who has completed this mod, please drop me an e-mail with some
> hints.
>
> Darren
> [e-mail]
>
> Hi Darren.Pick up a copy of Radio/Tech modification Handbook #8A from ARTSCI
 (can
get from Grove, or any electronic bookseller).  It shows two different
mods for the BC-855, a model PH-120AD and a PH-120AF.  This is a totally
different mod.  Your date code states that your unit was manufactured in
January 94, so it should be modifiable.
I would describe the mod here, but pictures are necessary.
Good Luck, and hope this helps!
'73 de JIM N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: bc220/230
Date: 13 Apr 1996 03:45:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4kn81n$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>, ME  <[e-mail]> wrote:

   >Does anyone out there have some suggestions about whether the
   >bc220/230 would be a good first scanner....


Yes, the portable BC220XLT/BC230XLT would be a very good first
scanner.  I tested one and published the results in the
April 1996 (current) issue of Monitoring Times magazine.
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                           [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Bernazzani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC3000 Priority Scan Not Working Correctly
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 13:55:16 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In a previous post I wrote:

<my freqs skipped to save space>
>
>If I have priority set on 161 and 181 (defaults) then it works fine.
>If I have priority set on 162 and 181 it works fine, etc.  But some
>combinations fail.  If I have Priority set on 177 and 191 then I get
>the display to show bizarre search channels when it looks for priority
>activity.  Sometimes I see it "search" 425, etc.  It sometimes goes
>off forever looking for priority channels.  Also, if I have priority
>on 161 and 191 then it will correctly detect priority on 161 but never
>on 191 even though banks 9 and 10 are selected for the scan.  Seems
>like it really wants the priority channels to be first in each bank.
>Could anyone comment on this problem or if you have seen anything
>strange with priority searches with the BC3000.  Although I realize it
>would take some time... could anyone program the above freqs into
>banks 9 and 10 to try this?  I would greatly appreciate any help
>anyone could provide me in this matter.
>

I have confirmed the second problem of having 2 banks selected for
scan and having the first bank's priority set to a channel higher than
I am currently stopped on and the scanner will absolutely not look at
the second bank's priority channel ever.  As soon as I put both
priorities back to the first channel in the bank it works fine.  I
tried this on a friends BC3000 and it behaves the same as mine
(firmware rev USA 0.20).  I could not duplicate the second problem of
searching outside the legal range of channels, etc. since his scanner
was fully programmed and I did not wish to disturb his setup.  I have
also confirmed that it can take a few times through scanning with my
failing setup to get the unit to actually begin scanning in
out-of-bank regions.  I think it might have something to do with my
particular frequencies and the default sorting of the unit and the way
it handles priority channels.  In any event, there are problems with
the priority scan with the 0.20 rev firmware under certain conditions
unless two 3000's are failing the same way due to hardware problems.
For now I'll simply organize my channels to keep the first channel of
each bank worthy of priority.

Take care,

Dave Bernazzani

-----------------------------------------
"And after all we're only ordinary men"
    Pink Floyd _Us and Them_
 http://www.tiac.net/users/dber
-----------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: 10 Apr 1996 03:24:57 -0400
Message-ID: <4kfno9$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

Dont' even BOTHER looking elsewhere. If you can spare the bucks, THIS is
the radio to get. It's got built-in CTCSS so being in a "crowded metro
area" won't be a problem. I'm sure you're familiar with the features so I
won't go through them here. Get this radio, you won't be disappointed!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chip)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 12:39:42 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Al Woodcock
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> I am planning to buy a new scanner soon and have heard that the
> BC9000XLT has superior performance. Interested in your opinion if
> you own or have experience with this using. If I am going to spend
> this kind of money(about $400), am I better off looking at something
> else. Looking for good reception in crowded metro area, flexibility
> in selecting channels to scan and a good search and store
> capability.
>
> Thanks for your help.


  If thats all that you can afford then do it.
  I think that its a highly over rated unit.

  Scan delay is global...what a waste...to use the channel delay it has to
be on for ALL channels...A major inconvience to say the least.

  AlphaNumerics for only 250 channels.

  The DATA function is a waste

  So So audio

  It is intermod prone near RF dense areas on an outside antenna.

  Suffers from imaging problems in RF dense areas A real pain!

  The wall wart ( power supply) concept is a stupid cost cutting idea.

  For the money and the performance of the 4 units I have had...I
personnally would NOT recommend the unit....Unless you are stuck with one
and are trying to
dump it.

   No give me a 2004 with CTCSS and then you have a real radio.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: 11 Apr 1996 13:55:03 -0400
Message-ID: <4kjh1n$[e-mail]>
References: <4kfno9$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ukfan1a)

Isn't an AR-8000 a little better if you can spare even more bucks?


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Wayda)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: 14 Apr 1996 01:40:29 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kfno9$[e-mail]> <4kjh1n$[e-mail]>

Bob Parnass did a review on the 9000 for Monitiring Times. The review
seemed very favorable. You can get a copy of the review for several
dollars by contacting Monitoring Times.

Jim Wayda
Captain, Scanner Price Police


In article <4kjh1n$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ukfan1a) wrote
:

: Isn't an AR-8000 a little better if you can spare even more bucks?


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Schopp)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 18:54:56 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I hate to be the fly in the ointment but I was very unhappy with my
BC9000XLT. I bought a BC9000XLT and sold it after six weeks. I was very
disappointed with its sensitivity even when connected to an outside
antenna. The 9000 dooes have some good features such as 250 chnanel alpha
numberics. I also don't beleive the CTSS is built in, I had to have a CTSS
board added to my unit. I now have a Radio Shack 2035 which I love, I can
hear more with the 2035, using the $9.95 Radio Shack ham/scanner antenna,
than I could ever hear on the 9000 even when connected to the outside
antenna. Also buying mail order can save you money but it makes it
difficult to return the unit if your dissatified with it.

Dan Schopp

 In article <[e-mail]>, Al Woodcock
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> I am planning to buy a new scanner soon and have heard that the
> BC9000XLT has superior performance. Interested in your opinion if
> you own or have experience with this using. If I am going to spend
> this kind of money(about $400), am I better off looking at something
> else. Looking for good reception in crowded metro area, flexibility
> in selecting channels to scan and a good search and store
> capability.
>
> Thanks for your help.

--
If life is a bowl of cherries why are there pits?


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: 13 Apr 1996 22:47:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4kpauc$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>,
Chip <[e-mail]> wrote about the BC9000XLT scanner:

  >  Scan delay is global...what a waste...to use the channel delay
  >it has to be on for ALL channels...A major inconvience to say
  >the least......

Perhaps you have the BC9000XLT confused with another model.

The rescan delay is individually selectable on a per-channel basis
in all three BC9000XLTs I've had.

The remainder of your comments are more applicable to the
earlier BC8500XLT.  The BC9000XLT is a whole different scanner
and a top performer.
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                           [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best handheld scanner
Date: 11 Apr 1996 10:47:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4kinv4$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k2b23$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

If you know your latitude and longitude coordinates, it's not hard to
find the cell site frequencies that would server your area. YOu can look
up both the wire line and RCC (Radio Common Carrier) frequencies on an
FCC Masterfile CD-ROM. I have done that for where I live. However, it's
usually easier for me to just put the radio into the search mode and let
it search the 869-896mhz range..during peak trafic times (7-8am, 5-6pm)
The scanner will find quite a bit of traffic. Quite often, I am also able
to hear calls from adjacent cell sites also.
---
JOHN/PHX ([e-mail]) Computing and making Good Chemistry!...
----

Bill Funk ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Kelly May wrote:
: >
: > What is the best scanner to buy if my only interest is listening in on
: > cordless and cell conversations. I went on a date with a guy and he has a
: > car phone . After he dropped me off he immediatly picked up the phone . Wa
s
: > he calling another girl or discussing our date with a friend . I am not
: > totally paranoid but it is worth it for me to know .
: >
: > If the technology is there why not use it
: >
: > Thanks , Kelly=====
: Well, Kelly, sometimes it really doesn't pay to hear what's said....
: Anyway, the best such scanner is one that picks up the frequencies in questi
on.
: I know, that sounds dumb, but that's it. If you are that close to the cell p
hone,
: your odds of picking it up are good no matter which scanner you get.
: There are ways to improve the odds, too. Find which frequencies are covered
: in your particular cell, and scan those frequencies, instead of *all* cell
: frequencies. This will cut the time it takes to find the *one* he's on.
: Of course, you *do* know that what you describe doing is illegal. At least y
ou
: know it now, anyway. :-)
: --
:       Bill Funk - [e-mail]
:       ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
:               User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
:                            Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tracy Hooker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BEST MOBILE SCANNER???
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 17:04:54
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am looking for information on a good mobile scanner.  I have experience with

the Radio Shack 2026 (correct part number???), and was not impressed.
Suffered from intermod, even in the sparsly populated area I am in.

Also have a Icom R100, not to impressed because of slow scan speed, no 'banks'

etc.  I am impressed with its overall performance, it is just not a scanner.

I hear that AOR makes a mobile.  Also I have never tried the Uniden 760 (think

that is the number).  I want something with lots of banks (I will be
programming the banks with different areas, so a bank can be enabled as I
travel through the area).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

PS  The R100 is for sale!

Tracy
KA5ECS



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (HH357)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BEST MOBILE SCANNER???
Date: 12 Apr 1996 15:40:06 -0400
Message-ID: <4kmbim$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HH357)

I have a question for someone.  I have a 2026 and it's wonderful at
rejecting intermod.
Is it possible that something in your installation is affecting this?
I have a Honda, and it required all sorts of noise counter measures to get
rid of static.  Could my static precautions have given me better
reception?


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Coggi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Can you break Panasonic's Cordless Phone Scrambling?
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 23:23:41 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

   I just bought a 46/49 MHz Panasonic phone with "Secure Guard" scrambling so
that you hacker types can't intercept my calls.  When scrambling is activated
(you can manually turn it on & off), my voice sounds garbled to someone with a
scanner (it kinda sounds like a CB radio's single-side-band).  Maybe you've
heard this type of scrambling before during your eavesdropping sessions.  Now
I'm wondering, how hard is it for you to decifer a conversation that has been
scrambled using Secure Guard?  Did I waste my cash?

john

(BTW, the only other 46/49 MHz phone with scrambling that I found was a
Motorola flip phone, but the shelves of the stores I went to were full of
returns so i didn't try it.  I looked into the more expensive 900 MHz
scrambled phones but those had their problems, too.  Check out
http://www.deltanet.com/users/ace/index4.html for a detailed comparison.)

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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:47 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Can you break Panasonic's Cordless Phone Scrambling?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 11:35:58 GMT

John Coggi ([e-mail]) wrote:
:    I just bought a 46/49 MHz Panasonic phone with "Secure Guard" scrambling
so
: that you hacker types can't intercept my calls.  When scrambling is activate
d
: (you can manually turn it on & off), my voice sounds garbled to someone with
 a
: scanner (it kinda sounds like a CB radio's single-side-band).  Maybe you've
: heard this type of scrambling before during your eavesdropping sessions.  No
w
: I'm wondering, how hard is it for you to decifer a conversation that has bee
n
: scrambled using Secure Guard?  Did I waste my cash?

It's not that hard, they're just using frequency inversion, and there are
devices you can buy cheaply to descramble it.

But what you have helps.  Most scanner users won't bother to set up one
of these.  It's easier for them just to find someone else to listen to.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (The Don559)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Central Illinois Freq's
Date: 12 Apr 1996 00:25:09 -0400
Message-ID: <4kklv5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (The Don559)

Is anyone out there from the Springfield or Decatur area that would like
to compare notes on local frequencies?
If so please e-mail me.
Later,
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:48 1996
From: [e-mail](Marilee smith-noll)
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: 12 Apr 1996 18:01:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4km5po$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k9s29$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve Work) writes:
>
>
>: I thought there was a third... I seem to recall that there is a
third
>: frequency that is a data link between your phone and the cell site.
This
>: one is suppose to give you info to what the next frequency to jump
to and
>: when to bump up the power on your phone.  Someone could have been
lying to
>: me, but that is what someone told me.
>:
>
>Scanners don't pick up this "third" frequency, that's why they are
next
>to useless in picking up a particular person's phone calls.  All they
>give you is a random sampling of calls, there's really no way you can
>single out a particular person.
   There is a place in Canada that sells a box that goes on a Icom 7100
that allows you to lock onto a certain preselected phone no. It also
allows a PC interface to log these calls to disk. without the PC
interface,with just the 7100 and the box you can follow all handoffs
from the data channel. I can dig up the name of the place if anyone is
interested,just e-mail me.   [e-mail]
 PS. IT IS SOLD AS TEST EQUIPMENT.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 18:12:14 GMT
Message-ID: <316e9c43.86791394@192.188.72.19>
References: <316c308a.159898817@192.188.72.19> <[e-mail]>

Graham Collins <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Bill Cheek wrote:
>>
>> This article/file is for the benefit of all.
>> (c) 1995-96 <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-
>
>   Hmmm, interesting disclaimer.
>
>   The interent throught ISP's and news servers provide a
>   medium ( media ) that converys, stores and transports this information.
>
>   Like most people I pay an ISP for access
>
>   A bit of a paradox?

Hmmmmmm.  Consider your paying for access to the Web, then; not the
UUCP.

Meanwhile, my intent is to prevent the CD-ROM garbage collectors from
snapping up my posts and reselling them.......  It's been done in the
past, and if they're going to make money off me again, then they can
share the proceeds.

That's the issue anyway.........

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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 18:15:16 GMT
Message-ID: <316e9d1f.87011921@192.188.72.19>
References: <316c308a.159898817@192.188.72.19> <4kj7bm$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) wrote:

>In article <316c308a.159898817@192.188.72.19>,
>Bill Cheek <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>     >    UNIDEN SCANNERS and Realistics made by Uniden
>     >    ==============================================

>     >    .....  Here's the deal: Even though all NFM
>     >    discriminator chips have a SCAN CONTROL pin,
>     >    Uniden doesn't always use it!  Some Uniden
>     >    scanners have a separate Squelch circuit with the
>     >    SCAN CONTROL pin on the discriminator unused! [....]
>
>In the newer Uniden models, part of the signal detection,
>squelch logic, and rescan resume are now performed by firmware
>inside the CPU.  Uniden was granted US patent 4947456 on August 7,
>1990, covering a new squelch scheme.   This information is not
>provided in the Uniden Service Manuals, so I'll summarize
>some of the more interesting parts.

Interesting!  Are patents available for reading from the Internet?
In other words, how did you come by that one?  I'd be interested in
doing a little research along those lines............

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    |
|        FTP Site:  ftp://ftp.cts.com/pub/bcheek                       |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:53 1996
From: Graham Collins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 10:41:43 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <316c308a.159898817@192.188.72.19>

Bill Cheek wrote:
>
> This article/file is for the benefit of all.
>
> (c) 1995-96 <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-

   Hmmm, interesting disclaimer.

   The interent throught ISP's and news servers provide a
   medium ( media ) that converys, stores and transports this information.

   Like most people I pay an ISP for access

   A bit of a paradox?


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:54 1996
From: Ron Black <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 18:42:14 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <316c308a.159898817@192.188.72.19> <4kj7bm$[e-mail]> <316e9d1f.87011921@192.188.72.19>
To: Bill Cheek <[e-mail]>

Bill Cheek wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) wrote:
>
> >In article <316c308a.159898817@192.188.72.19>,
> >Bill Cheek <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >
> >     >    UNIDEN SCANNERS and Realistics made by Uniden
> >     >    ==============================================
>
> >     >    .....  Here's the deal: Even though all NFM
> >     >    discriminator chips have a SCAN CONTROL pin,
> >     >    Uniden doesn't always use it!  Some Uniden
> >     >    scanners have a separate Squelch circuit with the
> >     >    SCAN CONTROL pin on the discriminator unused! [....]
> >
> >In the newer Uniden models, part of the signal detection,
> >squelch logic, and rescan resume are now performed by firmware
> >inside the CPU.  Uniden was granted US patent 4947456 on August 7,
> >1990, covering a new squelch scheme.   This information is not
> >provided in the Uniden Service Manuals, so I'll summarize
> >some of the more interesting parts.
>
> Interesting!  Are patents available for reading from the Internet?
> In other words, how did you come by that one?  I'd be interested in
> doing a little research along those lines............
>
> Bill
>

Bill, you might check out this site:

        http://www.qpat.com/

This lets you search and read patents, but the drawings aren't shown.  The
copy is available for sale....limited time (10-days?) to use the service for
free.  Kinda interesting I think.

--
Ron Black       Snohomish, WA  (kinda rainy but cool)
Click my url-   http://www.pstbbs.com/ronblack/ronblack.htm


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (J.W. Wolfington)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Decoding POCSAG: PD200 & BC200XLT
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 01:11:31 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kjgu1$[e-mail]>

On 11 Apr 1996 17:53:05 GMT, [e-mail] (username) wrote:

>
>Has anyone had any luck decoding POCSAG data using PD v2.00 with
>the audio output of a BC200XLT?
>
>I have tried, and so far have been unsuccessful with this setup. I've
>checked the Schmitt trigger circuit and it appears to be working
>(changing TTL level signals output when there's a signal). I get
>a twirling signal indicator in PD, and 2400 flashes on every so often
>in the data rate window, but no data is output (in debug mode). A couple
>times a few lines of data did show up on the screen, but most of it was
>highlighted (bad bytes?).
>
>The only things I can think of are that either I need to take the
>output of the receiver directly from the discriminator (anyone know
>what chip & pin this would be?), or maybe I'm not listening to
>POCSAG data (929.937 MHz, Airtouch in San Diego).
>
>Anyone have experience with this?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Alex
>
>[e-mail]
>

I tried using PD before and found that it would only decode 2400 baud
POCSAG data.  Most of the 900 Mhz pagers are using a higher speed of
data; 9600 I believe).

You may also try adjusting the audio as not to overdrive the computer.


Mine did work, and I did not have to build a Schmitt trigger or find
descriminator audio.  You may have other problems.

Hope I've helped.













From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rickard Faivre)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Diff. between alt.radio/rec.radio
Date: 10 Apr 1996 08:45:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4kfsfd$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>        What is the difference between alt.radio scanner and rec.radio
>scanner.  It appears most messages are auto duplicated as this one is
>(cross posted)?  Do we really need both?

I agree, lets get just one newsgroup.

Rick.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Alan Frisbie)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Diff. between alt.radio/rec.radio
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 10 Apr 96 10:03:49 PDT
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] writes:

> What is the difference between alt.radio scanner and rec.radio
> scanner.  It appears most messages are auto duplicated as this one is
> (cross posted)?  Do we really need both?

Before rec.radio.scanner was approved, the alt.radio.scanner group
was used (alt groups can be created without any approval).
When an "approved" group is created, the alt group is supposed
to go away.   However, it appears that some sites still have
it and the users don't know any better.

--  Alan E. Frisbie               [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:54:59 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Discone D130J or Scantenna???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 08:15:10 -0400
References: <4kf6j8$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Grove tells me that the Discone is tuned to the Military and Air bands.
> They said that it's a poor performer below 100 Mhz as well as at 800 Mhz
> and above.  Therefore, they recommend their Scantenna.
>
> I would like to purchase a base antenna for use with my AR8000.  I would
> appreciate any feedback either positive or negative reguarding Grove's
> viewpoint to help me decide which one to purchase.  I realize that
> neither will perform well on shortwave.
>
> Thank you in advance for your time.
> Roger

I have both, and I was pleasantly surprised with the Scantenna!  I have
checked the SWR with the discone across the ham bands, and it is
excellent.  The feedline I use is very low loss (as low as you can get
without using hardline), and use type "N" and BNC connectors.  I put up
the Scantenna at a lower section of my tower, fed it with RG-6 quad
shield from Radio Shack, and it picks up the 46-49 Mhz band MUCH better
than the discone!  I am planning on adding their (GROVE'S) amplifier as
well (backordered!).  I have used it with my AR8000.  I would go that
route at first, unless you wish to use the antenna to transmit.
'73 de Jim N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:00 1996
From: Ron <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Discone D130J or Scantenna???
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 12:32:45 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kf6j8$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Grove tells me that the Discone is tuned to the Military and Air bands.
> They said that it's a poor performer below 100 Mhz as well as at 800 Mhz
> and above.  Therefore, they recommend their Scantenna.
>
> I would like to purchase a base antenna for use with my AR8000.  I would
> appreciate any feedback either positive or negative reguarding Grove's
> viewpoint to help me decide which one to purchase.  I realize that
> neither will perform well on shortwave.
>
> Thank you in advance for your time.
> Roger

Roger, I know Radio Shack has been getting a black eye on this newsgroup,
but I have one of their discone antennas in my attic. I can't believe how
well it receives weak and strong signals on my BC3000xlt handheld as
opposed to using the rubber ducky. In case you're interested, it goes for
around $60.
Cheers, Ron CAin


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Oleg Melnikov)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Discriminator output in AR-8000
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 18:37:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4kbil7$[e-mail]>

Hi 8K folk,

Does anybody know where discriminator output in AR-8000 is located ?
Need diagram or detaild explanation how to find it(output).

Thanks in advance.
Best regards.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:02 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Eastern MA police freqs?
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 19:06:04 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Need list Eastern MASS police frequencies.
Thanx in advance. Please post via E-Mail also.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:03 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Erricson GE Cell phones
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:18:48 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <41hs76$[e-mail]> <41ia9b$[e-mail]> <4jnu8k$[e-mail]> <4k6c2m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

> >>[e-mail] (Michael John Yunakov) wrote:
> >>GO DIGITAL - you can't get scaned !!!
> >Here is a thought: If the person that you are calling can hear what you
> >say then why can`t a third party listen in ? Okay, so its a bit more
> >difficult to listen but isn`t the challange half the fun?
>
> Not only that.  But if you call someone that is talking on a nondigital
> cordless or cell phone, then even if you are didital, can't you still be
> scanned and quite simply? ;-).

Yep, or if the cell phone company does a relay via microwave, if you have
the equip, your screwed.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark E. Daniel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Erricson GE Cell phones
Date: 8 Apr 96 06:58:24 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <41hs76$[e-mail]> <41ia9b$[e-mail]> <4jnu8k$[e-mail]> <4k6c2m$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Rickard Faivre) writes:

>In article <4jnu8k$[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] says...
>>
>>[e-mail] (Michael John Yunakov) wrote:
>>GO DIGITAL - you can't get scaned !!!
>Here is a thought: If the person that you are calling can hear what you
>say then why can`t a third party listen in ? Okay, so its a bit more
>difficult to listen but isn`t the challange half the fun?

Not only that.  But if you call someone that is talking on a nondigital
cordless or cell phone, then even if you are didital, can't you still be
scanned and quite simply? ;-).

--
Mark E. Daniel
[e-mail] (online)
[e-mail]
www:http://www.ald.net/~lsi


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andy Domonkos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Factory Refurbished BC2500 XLT - Are they worth the price?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 17:18:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4ke64f$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
: I have just come across a mail order catalog selling factory
: refurbished 2500 XLT scanners for $300.00. I don't know much about the
: units and was wondering a couple of things.
:
: 1. Is this a good price for a basically new 2500?
:
: 2. Are these units dual or triple conversion?
:
: 3. What is its scan/search speed?
:
: 4. What are the frequency gaps for the unit besides cellular?
:
: 5. The model number for these units is BC2500 XLT/B - What does the
: "B" stand for?

"B" perhaps it means 'Broke'?


:
: 6. Can you pick up cellular harmonics without a modification and at
: what frequency range?
:
: 7. Anything else I should be aware of?
:
: Thanks,
:
: Eddie Beverly

That price is a ripoff (Damark special??) You can get a BC3000xlt for $50
more.

Andy



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:06 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food Frequencies (updated 4/2/96)
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 17:00:21 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k8q3o$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: Tim <[e-mail]>

Tim wrote:
>
> I get McDonalds on 490.7875 (customer and clerk) here in KC, MO.
>
>           Tim<[e-mail]>
>           http://www.sky.net/~tknight/

Hi Tim,

I think you may be getting an image.  Can you check out 469.3875 for the
same McDonalds?  This makes more sense than 490.7875, which is allocated
to LJ (Trucks) LR (Railroads) and LU (Buses).  If you do find them on
469.3875, then the headset (input) frequency should be 464.3875.

Can you please verify this when you get a chance?

Thanks,
Bob


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:08 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food Frequencies (updated 4/2/96)
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 21:36:35 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k8q3o$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: Tim <[e-mail]>

Tim wrote:
>
> I get McDonalds on 490.7875 (customer and clerk) here in KC, MO.
>
>           Tim<[e-mail]>
>           http://www.sky.net/~tknight/

when you get a chance, can you confirm that the headsets are on transmitting
on 493.7875?  (input frequency)

Thanks,
Bob


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food Frequencies (updated 4/2/96)
Date: 11 Apr 1996 07:02:47 -0400
Message-ID: <4kiosn$[e-mail]>
References: <4khtor$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

Eric wrote:
>Don't take this the wrong way, but... is life so boring that you want to
>spend it listening to hours of, "Do you want fries with that?"
>
>Just wondering...

Eric,

The clerks will often make off color remarks behind the customers back!

You'll be suprised at what you can hear at most drive-thru windows!

It's also fun hunting these frequencies down, because they're very low
in power.

Bob


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FM or TV antenna ?
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 01:28:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4kf2qn$[e-mail]>
References: <4k7loj$[e-mail]>


By all means, get the TV antenna because it will be more usefull.
UHF/VHF/FM  is better than FM.  Most TV antennas provide the splitter in
the box.

Tony
WA6IGJ
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[e-mail] (Martyn Williams) wrote:

>This is not quite a scanner question but I'm sure the knowledgeable
>people here can help.

>I live about 160km away from Tokyo and want in install an external
>antenna to pull in the FM radio. With a regular whip antenna I can get
>a bad signal but the programmes are there, just not enjoyable quality.

>My question is regarding the antenna. My friend has a TV antenna and
>can get the Tokyo programmes pretty well so I was going to install a
>TV antenna and point it towards Tokyo but the store also has radio
>antennas.

>There is a two element FM antenna (76-90 MHz) or a five element VHF TV
>antenna (chs 1 to 12 = approx 90Mhz to somewhere higher!)

>I would like a TV antenna anyway because I might be able to pull in
>Tokyo TV but the real reason is for radio. Would the two element FM
>antenna deliver a much better signal than the 5 element TV antenna ?

>Your thoughts are appreciated, by email or to the group.

>Thanks

>Martyn





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:13 1996
From: MackDaddy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.2600,rec.video.cable-tv,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.cb,alt.hacker,alt.radio.scanner,alt.cable-tv.re-regulate,rec.video.satellite.tvro,rec.video.satellite.misc,alt.hacker.malicious
Subject: For Sale SA Originals boxes
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 23:53:59 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am selling original SA 8580 boxes in full test mode for $250 dollars

E-mail me if interested.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:14 1996
From: Emanuel Amafule <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: For Sale: Cellular scanner from Japan VERY, VERY Small
Date: 10 Apr 1996 01:39:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4kf3ha$[e-mail]>

For Sale:

Maruhama cellular phone scanner.

Very small, 1" X 4" X 3/4

400Mhz to 903 mhz

VFO

about 20 channels

Full 800 mhz,

Comes with box that states the unit was made specificaly to monitor
cellular phones.

CALL ONLY< NO E_MAIL: Darrell [phone] Day, [phone] days



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Formal THANKS! to Bill Cheek.
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:16:18 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kki4o$[e-mail]>

In article <4kki4o$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (David Crawford) wrot
e:

> This is a formal Thank You to Bill Cheek. in reference to
> some keyboard woes on my Pro-43.
>
> Bill, you were correct about just needing to replace the
> rubber keyboard, and not the logic board.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> David Crawford       [e-mail]

Please direct personal comments to Cheek. The last thing we need is to
start another flame fest.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:16 1996
From: Michael Neidich <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.antiques.radio+phono,sci.electronics.design
Subject: FREE Zenith TransOceanic List w/Model Nrs. etc.
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 15:45:49 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

TransOceanic Lovers, owners, and wannabees:

Request my Zenith Transoceanic list that gives model numbers, chassis
numbers, tube count, bands, years of production, identification info.

Put FREE LIST in the body of your reply.

I'm looking for a D7000Y transistor TransOceanic with the two VHF bands
for my own use.  If you have spare tubes for sale, let me know.  I buy
good condition examples, especially leather (Brown) covered models.

Thanks,
K2ENN


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chester Stapleton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequencies needed
Date: 12 Apr 1996 12:08:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4klh3o$[e-mail]>

Need Police, Fire and EMS frequencies for Southeastern Kentucky and Northeast
Tennessee. Have frequencies for Southwest Virginia.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:17 1996
From: David Craig <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequencys for Helena, MT
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:10:17 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have frequs for Helena, MT?  I'm interested in Police and Fire?
Please post or E-Mail.
Thanks in Advance.
Dave
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:18 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS Pager decoder  + Software
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 01:42:30 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Dennis Shegda wrote:
>
> K&L Technology golay/posag message pager decoder with v2.01 software
> $90.00 uship email for more information 73 Dennis N3KRE=======
What level is this package (basic, plus, or pro)?
Thanks
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:19 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS:  DRAKE R8A
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 00:10:11 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

DRAKE R8A Shortwave Communications Receiver (Latest Model!)
100-30,000 KHz, AM/FM/LSB/USB/CW/RTTY Modes!
Includes Drake's optional internal VHF module, adding
coverage: 35-55 MHz, and 108-174 MHz, including Aircraft!

I purchased this brand new just last month (Mar 96).  I'm
forced to sell it due to loss of employment.

Including tax, I have $1,351.50 invested!
I am willing to sell it for only:  $950.00 [firm]
I will also pay standard UPS, insured shipping, anywhere
in the U.S.

Bill Crocker










From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (RJone1)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS:  ICOM R-7000
Date: 8 Apr 1996 19:10:42 -0400
Message-ID: <4kc6di$[e-mail]>


ICOM R-7000 (unblocked & unmodified) in like new condition.  Purchased new
on 12-20-91.  Used rarely since new, comes with owners manual, tech
manuals, box, etc. etc. etc.  $400  (Price includes FED-EX next day air.)



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:21 1996
From: "Herb A. Zite" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: 2 Sony ICF 2010's
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 08:42:49 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have 2 ICF 2010's for sale. One is only 1 month old and is as new with
all accessories. The other is well used and a the case is in fair
condition but operates fine. Comes with most original accessories. Both
come with the box and doc's.

I just bought a used Kenwood R-5000 so I don't need these anymore.

The like new one is available for $275 + shipping and COD (FIRM).
The old one is $150 or best offer + shipping and COD.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nick Marsh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Cell antenna for scanner
Date: 10 Apr 1996 00:34:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4kevmg$[e-mail]>

I have a cell antenna that can be used for a scanner monitor antenna.
It is made like a small ground plane, with two horizontal radials and
one vertical element. Supposed to be 3db gain type antenna.

Will mount to window, wall, etc. with double side tape.

Includes approx. 12 feet of coax with tnc connector on one end for antenna.
Mount your scanner antenna connector on the other end and you are in business.

Will ship to your door for $25.

I will consider mounting your scanner connector for $cost + $5 if you tell me
which connector is required.

Nick
WB4SQI


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:23 1996
From: [e-mail](Ken M.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,tnn.comm.pager,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Motorola Bravo Pager Programmer
Date: 9 Apr 1996 13:57:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4kdqd0$[e-mail]>

I am selling my last (my original) programmer for Motorola Bravo
pagers. This portable unit will program capcodes (and various options)
in the Motorola Bravo pagers, on both pocsag and golay formats. This
unit is mint and operates on 6 - "AA" batteries for field use.

I have original receipt and instruction manual. Original cost was
$350.00. Selling now for $225.00. [I'll pay for shipping.]

Please reply e/mail for any additional information and instructions.

These units sell quickly so don't delay!

=KEN=


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andy Domonkos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Pro-43 Scanner
Date: 11 Apr 1996 18:55:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4kjki8$[e-mail]>

Subject: FS: Pro-43 Scanner
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Organization: Express Access Online Communications, Greenbelt, MD USA
Summary:
Keywords:

For Sale:

Radio Shack Pro-43 scanner. 200 channels, FULL 800 Mhz coverage (cell mod
installed). Excellent condition. With soft protective case, rubber duck
antenna, 6 Radio Shack heavy duty NiCads, charger, manual and original
packaging.

$225 includes shipping continental US.

Email if interested.

Andy

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:25 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: SCOUT Model 40 (ver. 3.0)
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 21:31:16 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

FOR SALE:

Optoelectronics Scout Model 40 (version 3.0) $150.00 + shipping & COD

 In very good condition with all accessories and instruction manual.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:26 1996
From: Charles Pringle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Yupiteru MVBT-7100
Date: 8 Apr 1996 15:10:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4kba9q$[e-mail]>

The Yupiteru MVT-7100 is a handheld receiver with excellent qualities.
It covers 530KHz to 1650 MHz in WFM, NFM, AM, USB, and LSB; 30
channels/sec; 1000 memory channels; 10 search ranges.  In original box
and in very good condition.  New: $700.00, now $450.00.  If interested,
please e-mail me.

Charles Pringle



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:27 1996
From: jfalk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: GE TRUNKED VS MOTOROLA
Date: 14 Apr 1996 11:30:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4kqnln$[e-mail]>

I HAVE A 2004 SCANNER.THINGS WENT WELL IN THE SAN DIEGO TRUNKED
SYSTEM,I LOCKED OUT DATA CHANNELS SO NO BUZZING.
I AM IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY NOW WHERE THE COPS USE GE TRUNKED RADIOS.
WELL MY SCANNING HAS BEEN HELL,IT SEEMS TO ME ,AFTER ALMOST EVERY
TRANSMISSION,I GET OBNOXIOUS SQUEALINGS OF DIFFERENT PITCHES.
IS THIS BECAUSE OF SOME STUPID INHERENT NOISE MAKER GE PUT IN
THEIR REPEATERS OR WHAT.I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS
                    THANKS   JFALK


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Gee Wiz Tone Board
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 96 01:31:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4khne5$[e-mail]>

Anyone have one of these Ge tone eliminator boards in their scanner.

I have sent one of our BC 9000 to have one installed.

This is suppose to work on the Ge trunking sysytem with allthe tones.

Jeff
Amateur Radio Station KA9YKA
Evansville,In.
[e-mail]
http://www.evansville.net/~jeffl


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Gee Wiz Tone Board
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 96 20:50:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4kroet$[e-mail]>
References: <4khne5$[e-mail]> <4kr6ct$[e-mail]>

In article <4kr6ct$[e-mail]>, 73747.2143@compuserve.c
om (Jerry Smith) wrote:
>[e-mail] (Jeff) wrote:
>
>>Anyone have one of these Ge tone eliminator boards in their scanner.
>
>>I have sent one of our BC 9000 to have one installed.
>
>>This is suppose to work on the Ge trunking sysytem with allthe tones.
>
>  Is this the SA-78 board?  Someone was talking about this at a local
>scanner meeting.  He said it works great.  It detects the first tone
>and the scanner continues scanning.
>
>                Jerry
>
No this is NOT the COMSEC board,the COMSEC board does NOTHING for the BUZZ SAW

noise we have on our GE sytem.

Reports so far are this new whiz board does work and it can be put in
handhelds.



Jeff
The Ham Station USA


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Good FTP site for scanner mods?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 14:33:38 -0400
Message-ID: <4keai2$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)

Would someone please email me, or post, a good FTP site for scanner mods.
I used to have a good one, but can no longer find the address.

Thanks

PKH


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (D350)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Greetings Chicagoland
Date: 12 Apr 1996 20:27:14 -0400
Message-ID: <4kmsd2$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (D350)

I am in Northwestern Du Page County IL., about 30 miles west of Chicago,
and have been an avid scanning hobbyist for 15 years. and I would be
interested in exchanging or comparing notes on frequencies or discussing
any topic related to scanning.
Anyone interested feel free to E-mail me at [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:31 1996
From: Michael <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,alt.comp,alt.amateur.comp,alt.binaries.misc,alt.business.misc,alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt,alt.comp.hardware.homedesigned,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,co.fort-collins.ads,co.fort-collins.general,co.ads,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Hamfest, June 1
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 05:54:24 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

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                      Annual Superfest!

When:   Saturday, June 1, 1996
        8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (set up at 5:00 AM Saturday, or Friday
        Evening)  Admission:  $3.00

Where:  Larimer County Fairgrounds,
        Railroad Ave, in Loveland, Colorado

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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (heglowstein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Handheld or Base/Mobil best reception
Date: 10 Apr 1996 16:13:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4kgmn5$[e-mail]>
References: <4kgheh$[e-mail]>

Doug Walton ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Ok try to follow me here. If you mount a decent scanning antenna on your roo
f
: and connect it to a handheld style scanner such as the BC3000XLT will you ge
t
: as good reception as you would if you connected the same antenna to a base u
nit
: such as the BC9000XLT or 760XLT. In other words what I'm trying to ask is th
e
: base unit reception always goin to be better than a hand held because it's a

: base or what.


Handhelds are often more sensitive because they're designed to be used
with cheesy rubber antennas. But in real life, they work
about as well (no better) than a base unit on a good antenna.

So if you mount a good roof antenna, neither a base or a handheld
offers much advantage (in terms of reception) over the other.
The base units usually have bigger/better keyboards, more memory,
faster scanning and stuff like that.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:34 1996
From: adam humiecki <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Hawaii Scanner Frequenicies
Date: 13 Apr 1996 00:31:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4kmsk7$[e-mail]>
To: All

Hello Everybody! It has been a very long time since I posteed here but I still
 read regularly
and am happy to see scanning is still popular.I dont have a scanner per se, bu
t do have a
way to listen..usually on my commercial portables so I still maintain an inter
est.I am looking
for some Frequencies for Hawaii! I am fortunate enough to be going for a week
in the middle of
May and thought I might bring along a portable...I would like any Ham radio fr
equencies I can
get and maybe a short list of more popular public safety channels in use.If yo
u can help,I
would really appreciate it....Thanks again and good to see the list so active!
!

      Adam.




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:34 1996
From: adam humiecki <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Hawaii Scanner Frequenicies
Date: 13 Apr 1996 00:31:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4kmskj$[e-mail]>
To: All

Hello Everybody! It has been a very long time since I posteed here but I still
 read regularly
and am happy to see scanning is still popular.I dont have a scanner per se, bu
t do have a
way to listen..usually on my commercial portables so I still maintain an inter
est.I am looking
for some Frequencies for Hawaii! I am fortunate enough to be going for a week
in the middle of
May and thought I might bring along a portable...I would like any Ham radio fr
equencies I can
get and maybe a short list of more popular public safety channels in use.If yo
u can help,I
would really appreciate it....Thanks again and good to see the list so active!
!

      Adam.




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:36 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: HELP - repeater noise or just bad reception?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 08:10:50 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Stu wrote:
>
> Since I'm new to this group, I don't know if this question has come up
> before.  Just hoping someone out there can help me out.
>
> I have an RS PRO-42 (don't laugh) and listen to Seattle Police on the 400Mhz
> range.  Occassionally my scanner picks up these aweful repeating tones follo
wed
> by what sounds like somebody passing gas, and then a mechanized voice
> calling out numbers like "2...1...7...repeater".  This happens on all of
> the frequencies I tune to in that range, (only occassionally).  I'll be
> listening to one channel such as 460.075, pick up the noise, switch to the
> next frequency such as 460.475, and the noise continues as if
> uninterrupted.  But when I switch to something like Washington State
> Patrol on the 100Mhz range, the noise disappears.=====
What you are getting sure sounds like Intermod, from pagers. The PRO-41 is
a double conversion unit, and prone to intermod and images in certain
conditions.
What you might try is a *worse* antenna. I know this sounds silly, but it
often works, as the off-frequency signal (the pager in this case) will be
weaker, and won't interfere with the tuned signal as much.
Hope this helps.
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:38 1996
From: Dave Booth <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: HELP - repeater noise or just bad reception?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:14:27 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Stu <[e-mail]>

Stu wrote:
>
> Since I'm new to this group, I don't know if this question has come up
> before.  Just hoping someone out there can help me out.
>
> I have an RS PRO-42 (don't laugh) and listen to Seattle Police on the 400Mhz
> range.  Occassionally my scanner picks up these aweful repeating tones follo
wed
> by what sounds like somebody passing gas, and then a mechanized voice
> calling out numbers like "2...1...7...repeater".  This happens on all of
> the frequencies I tune to in that range, (only occassionally).  I'll be
> listening to one channel such as 460.075, pick up the noise, switch to the
> next frequency such as 460.475, and the noise continues as if
> uninterrupted.  But when I switch to something like Washington State
> Patrol on the 100Mhz range, the noise disappears.
>
> I don't think it's the area I live in because it has happened to me when
> visiting friends in other parts of the city.  Is my scanner just crappy
> and have poor selectivity? Or is it something I have to just deal with?
>
> Any input is appreciated!
> Stuart
> --
>

It sounds like your scanner is getting some intermod...
Not to much you can do about it. Are you using a external antenna with
it?? If so i'd just use the rubber duck. Usint an external antenna will
introduce more intermod....

have fun

kc6wfs dave
http://www.lookup.com/Homepages/65348/home.html ______________________________
________________________________________________
>
>         STUART ENG                      |       Moore Recruiting Group
>         RECRUITING CONSULTANT           |       6947 Coal Creek Parkway SE
>         [phone]                  |       Suite 266
>         e-mail: [e-mail]      |       New Castle, WA 98056
> ____________________________________________________________________________
__

--
Dave Booth


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (HH357)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: HELP WITH OS456 SOFTWARE--IN CLEARWATER FL
Date: 9 Apr 1996 00:20:58 -0400
Message-ID: <4kcoja$[e-mail]>
References: <4k8tni$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HH357)

You didn't say whose software!
Your own?
Opto Electronics specifically does not give out phone assistance.
I'm working on my own software. If you are too, email me back with some
more info and your specific problems.  Maybe I can help.
                                             cheers


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help.. Trip to San Francisco with no freqs!
Date: 13 Apr 1996 11:05:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4ko1pa$[e-mail]>

Can someone send or email me a list of freqs for the sna fracisco area?
I have a sudden trip planned with lots of spare time to play..
Thanks!
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn E. Little)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Here is my RS story......
Date: 10 Apr 1996 23:56:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4khhr1$[e-mail]>
References: <4jl8d6$[e-mail]> <4jp3b4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jukqh$[e-mail]> <ghans <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bill Ezell) says:
>
>>OTOH, it is more fun to bash Radio Shack. The funny thing is they are still
in
>>business and I keep seeing people post what happens to them when they visit
>>the stores. It leads me to wonder, if they are so bad why do these
>>hams and experimenters keep going in.
>
>As it was pointed out, it's just about the only game in town for those quick
>little emergencies, and people that don't know any better believe the ads.
>I always feel slightly ill when I have to go to one.
>
>My experience with them started at an early age. Back in the '60's, they
>were just as bad. Used to sell bags of components marked 'untested'. Funny,
>NONE of them ever worked.
>
>It was a dark day when RS bought Allied Electronics and immediately trashed
>it. Allied was pretty much the mail-order source for everything the hobbyist
>wanted.
>
>We used to get RS catalogs and look at the specs on their 'hi-fidelity'
>audio junk. It was good for a real chuckle. Things like THD of 10%. Yep,
>that's ten percent, not 0.1%. However, most people that would buy audio
>equipment from RS wouldn't know THD from an LP, a fact that RS depends
>upon.
>
>Fortunately, there are now several good mail-order suppliers around,
>like DigiKey. So, RS is for those weekend days when you just have to have
>a 7905. Chances are about 50% you can find one at RS, and it will probably
>even work for a while. I usually replace any critical components that I
>get at RS ASAP with ones that come from someone that sells them with
>the manufacturer's branding on them.
>
>This is a great thread. Keep it up. Just think of all of the thousands
>of people out there who have all of this repressed anger at RS that can
>achieve catharsis now!
>
>_________________________________
>| Bill Ezell                    |
>| [e-mail]                |
>| [phone] x300           |
>| Home of the AR2700 page:      |
>| www.mv.com/users/wje/aor.html |
>---------------------------------


Radio Shack is the largest buyer of prime ics from National Semiconductor.
At one time (about 20 years ago) thay sold junk to the highest degree.
Today they sell prime stuff.

73
Glenn Little
WB4UIV


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chris)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Hey!  I found NEW 200XLT's for sale!
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 08:49:45 -0500
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kfbo5$[e-mail]>

In article <4kfbo5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Drew Durigan) wrote:

> If anyone is interested in purchasing a brand new Bearcat 200XLT, I have
> located some on clearance at the local Wal-Mart.  These are brand new, in
> the box, and being closed out for $239.00 plus tax.  I have owned a
> 200XLT and used it daily since 1991 with no problems.  Still using the
> original ni-cad pack, in fact.  Plus, in case you don't know, ALL
> 200XLT's are easilly modifiable for full 800Mhz coverage...just clip one
> resistor and it's completely restored.
>
> Like I said, they have three of them left.  Hurry!
>
>
> -Drew in Sunny Central Florida-

Hey, you said they are modifiable for 800Mhz. . I'm assuming there are no
breaks before that?  Can you give me a little more info.  I'm looking for
a nice modifiable scanner, but haven't found a particular model.  Can you
tell me about the other features of this scanner;  Thanks.

Chris
----
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Hay145)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: how about buying a scanner out of country
Date: 10 Apr 1996 10:29:02 -0400
Message-ID: <4kggje$[e-mail]>
References: <4ke08l$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Hay145)

>Any suggestions  about buying a scanner from a company located outside
>the US?

Take a look at Javiations WW site. They would appear to be the place to
go. "http://www.demon.co.uk/javiation/"

I have a UBC-3000XLT from them and received great service

Harry


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wilco de Bree)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: how about buying a scanner out of country
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 05:31:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4kh5rh$[e-mail]>
References: <4ke08l$[e-mail]> <4ke9er$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Rickard Faivre) wrote:

>In article <4ke08l$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>>
>>Any suggestions  about buying a scanner from a company located outside
>the US?
>>

>Depends on which country. I am not too familiar with import to the
>states since I live in Sweden. However I do all my scanner shopping
>from the states and in some instances from the U.K.

>Why bother going abroad when you already live in the best country for
>buying scanners?

>Rickard.

I'm living in the Netherlands and want to buy a HAM-radio from the
States (Radio Shack).
What is your experience with import equipment from uotside your
country. I.e customs etc.

Wilco de Bree


Wilco de Bree, the Netherlands
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
URL http://www.xs4all.nl/~wilcodeb/
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Darrell A. Larose)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: how can one increse the range
Date: 10 Apr 1996 20:29:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4kh5nh$[e-mail]>
References: <4kd3q3$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Darrell A. Larose)

MIKE3265 ([e-mail]) writes:
> how can one increse the range of a cordless phone.?

Try a rooftop antenna on the base station



--
Darrell Larose
[e-mail]     http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ad607
[e-mail]    http://www.newforce.ca/~darrell/


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: how can one increse the range
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 21:21:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4kmi0h$[e-mail]>
References: <4kd3q3$[e-mail]> <4kh5nh$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Darrell A. Larose) wrote:

>MIKE3265 ([e-mail]) writes:
>> how can one increse the range of a cordless phone.?

>Try a rooftop antenna on the base station


Good advice; bad advice..yes an outdoor antenna would certainly
increase the range, and probably violate FCC rules and regulations for
this service.

Bob, KG7WC





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:46 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: HOW DO YOU CLEAR A MEMORY TO 000.000 ON A 200XLT?
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 14:48:52 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi All


How do you reset a memory channel to 000.000 on a 200XLT?
Can you only overwrite it with another freq?


                                          Ken




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Lee)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: I need advice
Date: 10 Apr 1996 20:59:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4kh7ep$[e-mail]>

        I am a brand new private pilot looking for a handheld receiver
that includes the frequencies used in general aviation applications
(118-134MHz).  I have tried looking through this newsgroup and others for
a used receiver in the $100 range, but get lost in all of the terms I am
unfamiliar with.

        Is this the group to look for these things?  Does anyone have
what I am looking for or know of anyone that does?  I would greatly
appreciate any help I can get.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Richard C. Lee            Student Council Vice-President of External Affairs
[phone]               Co-Chair--Strategic Action Planning Committee
http://www.umr.edu/~rclee     University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, Missouri
[e-mail]; [e-mail]    Sophomore, Aerospace Engineering





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Starr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: I need advice
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 19:49:42 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kh7ep$[e-mail]>

On 10 Apr 1996 20:59:05 GMT, [e-mail] (Richard Lee)
wrote:

--->    I am a brand new private pilot looking for a handheld receiver

--->that includes the frequencies used in general aviation
applications
--->(118-134MHz).  I have tried looking through this newsgroup and
others for
--->a used receiver in the $100 range, but get lost in all of the
terms I am
--->unfamiliar with.
--->
--->    Is this the group to look for these things?  Does anyone have
--->what I am looking for or know of anyone that does?  I would
greatly
--->appreciate any help I can get.
--->
--->--------------------------------------------------------------------------
----
--->Richard C. Lee            Student Council Vice-President of
External Affairs


Have you checked with the fixed base operator at your local airport?
They may have what you're looking for.  As an alternative, you could
look for a Bearcat or Radio Shack scanner that will cover the desired
frequency range.


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Professional Shop Rat       31 Years Experience

Dave Starr


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:50 1996
From: [e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: I NEED AOR AR-1000 MANUAL!!!!
Date: 13 Apr 1996 15:28:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4koh64$[e-mail]>


--i just bought a used ar-1000 and have NO MANUAL!@!!!!
 and that damn thing is hard to program by guessing!!
 does anyone have an ar-1000 manual?? if so could you run me off a copy or
something...or just send it in e-mail form??
 i would greatly appreciate it!!
 thanks...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 from jayson


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:51 1996
From: [e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: I NEED FREQ FOR Realistic FM wireless room monitor!!
Date: 12 Apr 1996 17:35:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4km488$[e-mail]>

 does any one know what the transmiter of the realistic FM wireless room
monitor pair "broadcasts" on??

--the model # is 43-208
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 from jayson


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-R1 Scanner
Date: Tue,  9 Apr 1996 06:02:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

BWE>From: [e-mail] (b w edginton)
BWE>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
BWE>Subject: Re: ICOM IC-R1 Scanner
BWE>Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 07:26:48 GMT
BWE>Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

BWE>On Sat, 06 Apr 96 04:46:55 GMT, [e-mail] (Ezra
BWE>Duong-Van) wrote:

BWE>>
BWE>>:>>Just purchased an Icom R1 scanner,and I have a problem.I knew that
BWE>>:>>this wasnt the best scanner as far as performance was concerned-but it
BWE>>:>>sure is small.I guess thats the tradeoff.This scanner suffers so bad
BWE>>:>>from bleed through its almost unuseable for scanning.Tried programing
BWE>>
BWE>>
BWE>>I've had an R-1 and I had the same problem.  In Los Angeles it's a pretty
BWE>>useless scanner.  I gave it to a friend. I own a ar8k and I love it.
BWE>>
BWE>>Ezra Duong-Van   Config.Sys Consulting Group
BWE>>800-386-2724
BWE>>310-839-5171 Office
BWE>>310-839-5178 Fax
BWE>>Los Angeles, San Diego
BWE>>http://members.aol.com/config/index.html
BWE>>
BWE>>Serving Southern California's small businesses since 1986
BWE>I used to own one of these. Traded it on a Yupiteru when they
BWE>first became available.
BWE>In all honesty, the Icom was not all that bad. Amazing how
BWE>legends grow. The Icom had a problem with discrimination and did
BWE>not have a great battery life but it was all there was!
BWE>Progress has passed the ICR1 by...but it was something else,then.
BWE>Icom's sin is that they have not kept up....because they have had
BWE>other priorities ? I suppose that the problem is that there has
BWE>not been an ICR2.
BWE>I still regret parting with my ICR1...a piece of scanning
BWE>history. I didn't know there was actually anything wrong with it
BWE>until I got my Yupiteru.
BWE>Brian

Actually, the Yupiteru is a piece of history since it was never
type approved. The importer just put the FCC approval sticker on without
approval.

The Yupi is a good radio, but also outdated by the Ar8000.

 * SLMR 2.1a * MAO: POLITAL POWER COMES FROM THE BARREL OF A GUN


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Mahnken)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Icom R-100 mod?
Date: 11 Apr 1996 18:02:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4kjhfi$[e-mail]>
References: <4k8n72$[e-mail]>

In message <4k8r70$[e-mail]> - [e-mail] (HH357) writes:

:>
:>Just a guess - Try a reset, front panel only, while in the range.

Well what I had done wrong was I desodered a couple of wires which had the
correct markins and were next to the chip which was marked as IC2.  What
this did was take out the Attenuator.

Pulled off the display and desoldered two jumpers.  That did the trick.

                             __  --------------+--------------
------------------------\    =_\____________////c_
Flying with OS/2 Warp    |-- (X)\----=====///////_\_
------------------------/     ///           \_____/_)
                                            _/___\__.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R1 Public Service Announcement
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 1996 19:33:07 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>  <4k9pa9$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article  [e-mail] writes:

>I might warn people about the 1000 if asked, but I don't make it my life's
>mission to keep anyone from buying one ...

     That is a pretty good philosophy. It takes a pretty arrogant user to
presume to decide for EVERYONE else just how worthwhile a particular piece of
equipment may be. I have an R-1. Does it have shortcomings? You bet! Do I want

to get rid of it No! I might prefer to use my AOR-8000 in many situations or
my PRO-43 in a few others, but I find some value in the R-1 despite it's
limitations. The problem with these  "public spirited know-it-aklls" is that
they suffer from some kind of personality deficiency disorder and have to
attempt to make up for it by ranking on something someone else likes.


==========================================================================
 Dan Morisseau, N7ZXL  -   47.28N/122.50W/300'  -    [e-mail]
            I root for 2 teams - The St. Louis Cardinals ....
              and whoever is playing against New York Mets!
==========================================================================


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (tunaman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R1 Public Service Announcement
Date: 13 Apr 1996 08:49:15 -0400
Message-ID: <4ko7sb$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <4k9pa9$[e-mail]>,
heglowstein <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>You seem to have quite a chip on your shoulder.
>
>The R1, like any piece of equipment has good and bad points. I have one
>as well as many other radios, and in my area (rural) it performs
>just fine. The user interface is somewhat annoying, but I don't
>have the overload and intermod problems that you had.

        I agree.  I have two R-1s and use them both in the Carribean
with excellent results!  I wouldn't think of wasting my time with them
here in Pittsburgh, tho--it's not built for that type of service.  I
live in the middle of the city here--and when I first got an R-1 I
thought, "What a useless radio."  But now that I've taken it other
places, I realize that it's really a good radio in the proper
enviroment.  It's just like the GE Superadio I have--works very poorly
here in the city....but in the Carribean it's a champ!


                                John
                                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (heglowstein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM R1 Public Service Announcement
Date: 11 Apr 1996 12:51:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4kiv8b$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>  <4k9pa9$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Jim Wayda ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Sorry Dan, you are not correct. The purpose of the R1 post is to warn
: people that are new to the scanner hobby. It would be unfortunate if a
: newbie bought an R1 as an "only scanner". Many R1's are advertised on this
: newsgroup at a very inflated price. The newbie would be much more
: satisfied with an excellent scanner such as the Bearcat BC3000 XLT. There
: are excellent articles that are posted to this newsgroup regarding scanner
: recommendations. What is wrong with a post that exposes the shortcomings
: of a scanner?

: Jim Wayda
: Captain, Scanner Price Police


: In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan
: Morisseau) wrote:

: : In article  [e-mail] writes:
: :
: : >I might warn people about the 1000 if asked, but I don't make it my life'
s
: : >mission to keep anyone from buying one ...
: :
: :      That is a pretty good philosophy. It takes a pretty arrogant user to
: : presume to decide for EVERYONE else just how worthwhile a particular piece
 of
: : equipment may be. I have an R-1. Does it have shortcomings? You bet! Do
: I want
: : to get rid of it No! I might prefer to use my AOR-8000 in many situations
or
: : my PRO-43 in a few others, but I find some value in the R-1 despite it's
: : limitations. The problem with these  "public spirited know-it-aklls" is th
at
: : they suffer from some kind of personality deficiency disorder and have to
: : attempt to make up for it by ranking on something someone else likes.
: :
: :
: : ==========================================================================
: :  Dan Morisseau, N7ZXL  -   47.28N/122.50W/300'  -    [e-mail]

: :             I root for 2 teams - The St. Louis Cardinals ....
: :               and whoever is playing against New York Mets!
: : ==========================================================================
Nothing is wrong with a post that talks about shortcomings,
but yours didn't offer anything positive. Instead of
titling it "The best scanner for your first" and suggesting
the BC3000, you chose to post a flame against a specific radio.
In fact, there are others that are available used that someone
should never own as their first. I wouldn't recommend anyone spending
$6000 for an IC-9000 as their first scanner either.

You'd have a lot more credibility if your posts were perceived
as positive suggestions rather than flames.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:55:58 1996
From: BRETSKI <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: INDIANAPOLIS AIR FREQS
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 11:30:33 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


                 INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
=============================================================================
109.3   ILS
110.5
110.9
111.15
111.75
116.3   VORTACW
119.05  DEPARTURE CONTROL
119.3   APPROACH CONTROL WEST
120.9   TOWER
121.1   APPROACH ?
121.8   GROUND CONTROL
121.9   GROUND CONTROL
122.55  REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET (RCO TERRE HAUTE)
122.95  UNICOM
123.95  TOWER
124.4   ATIS
124.65  APPROACH CONTROL WEST
127.15  APPROACH CONTROL EAST
128.75  CLEARANCE DELIVERY/PRE TAXI CLEARANCE

BRET A. PENNINGTON /  COMPUTER TECHNICIAN   /EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
CIVL 4252 317-494-0678 / PURDUE UNIVERSITY  / WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA 47907
[e-mail]                   /     speaking only for myself.
/\/\/\/\/\/ __... /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ N9ZFF /\/\/\/\/\/ ...__ /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jaime Agueros)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indoor Ant performs better than outdoor?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 02:23:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4kchmu$[e-mail]>
References: <4k1iq0$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4k1iq0$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bob Raym
ond) says:
>
>I recently purchased a Radio Shack discone antenna for scanning
>purposes. Much to my surprise, I found that my indoor antenna worked
>better. I checked the cable and connectors, which are all new and even
>checked vswr which was essentially flat across the desired frequency
>range. I'm using a Bearcat BC8500XLT scanner.. I wonder if this is
>just an impedance mismatch? Tried using a tuner in line and the
>reception improved somewhat, but needed to be touched up depending
>upon what band I was monitoring. I am using 50 ohm cable (RG58) which
>is supposed to be a match for the antenna, but I can't find any specs
>on what the expected impedance is for the Bearcat scanner?
>If it is 70 ohms then that would explain this..
>
>
>Any scanner experts have ideas on what might be causing this?
>
>
>I'm by no means an expert, I have the same problems.  I had the
unit hanging on a door in the house and got better reception than
when I put it on the roof.  I used a 25 foot section of RS-58 and
got fair pick up.  Moved it to the roof on 10 foot stick, using 40
foot rg-58, reception,,,,,not good.  I will mention that I've heard
that the rat shack will not pick up the lower freq's well because
it doesn't have the vertical member.  I listen to SW all the time and
the unit picks up pretty good here in central Texas.

Looked at the specs on the RG-58, 50 ohm, and looked at the specs on
RG-59, 72 ohm, decided to give it a try.  I haven't noticed any
improvement.  Seems my Rubber Ducky picks up ham better than the
RS......Thinking about bring it back into the house, or trying another
type of cable.  I live in a hole and some freqs are hard to pick up.

I've read pro and con's about what type of cable to use and the verdict
is still out.  I don't think the RS ant. is that great, least not for
Ham....

Hope this helps......


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indoor Ant performs better than outdoor?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 21:26:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4kmib5$[e-mail]>
References: <4k1iq0$[e-mail]> <4k2alg$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Marc Purdon) wrote:



>First of all, how on earth did you test your VSWR? Second, why are you
>worried about impedance if the VSWR is low? Pretty much all scanners have
>50ohm impedance connectors.
>

I am a licensed amateur radio operator..the antenna in question is
resonant on the ham bands.. it has good SWR there, which rules out
a problem with the antenna.. the SWR can be low but the impedance a
mismatch at the tuner input, e.g. it might not match the impedance of
the coaxial cable..this would probably result in a higher SWR,
however.

Uniden is stumped by this..but that doesn't surprise me.





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:02 1996
From: Johan Lehmann <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Info OptoScan 535
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 13:20:09 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I bought a Radio Shack Pro-2035 last year. It is working very well and
have given me lots of pleasant listening. I now want to buy the OptoScan
535 computer interface from Optoelectronics. What I want to know if it
as good as what the paperwork say it is? Does anyone use it and are
there any hidden problems with it.

Thx
Johan Lehmann
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Info OptoScan 535
Date: 10 Apr 1996 18:45:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4kgvk6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>I bought a Radio Shack Pro-2035 last year. It is working very well and
>have given me lots of pleasant listening. I now want to buy the OptoScan
>535 computer interface from Optoelectronics. What I want to know if it
>as good as what the paperwork say it is? Does anyone use it and are
>there any hidden problems with it.
>
>Thx
>Johan Lehmann
>[e-mail]

I installed the OS535 in my PRO2042 about two months ago and I'm quite pleased

with it (just as pleased as when I bought the OS456 for my PRO2006, in fact).
If you want computer-controlled scanning, this is the only way to go.
Installing it was fairly straightforward--it takes about an hour. Most of the
time you'll spend cutting the back of the scanner, using a nibbler (about $12
from Rat Shack), to accommodate the interface. The real key is purchasing
software that does everything that you want. I use Probe 2.0 and I recommend i
t
highly. Among its many features is the ability to use "pipeline tuning," which

increases the scanning speed (up to 80 CPS is possible, according to the Probe

people, although I haven't seen anything like that). Get the readily available

unlcokc code and you get cellular to boot.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Martin McCormick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Is Anybody Listening??
Date: 11 Apr 1996 20:52:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4kjre9$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>


        I heard a loud bang in our neighborhood a few days ago and figured
that it was some of Pat's staff firing shots in the air, but then I was
listening to CB and heard somebody with an echo mike on channel 19 with
so much reverb that you couldn't get any intelligence out of it at all.
That might also have ben Pat.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: LAPD Moving to 800MHz next?
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 20:19:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4kjpfq$[e-mail]>

This was originaly a private post but others may want to know of the
'list'.  Someone suspected that the frequencies may be for other city
services (street sweepers, flood control, etc), however, the list clearly
specifies the  City of Los Angeles/LAPD  as the licensee.

I have edited the original post/text down.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

The channels are designated as LAPD, Trunking.  They show no station
locations or use at this time...

I'll give you the MHz blocks of frequencies:

*821.1125 WNVL471, and WNVL472 { 4,500 LICENSES ATTACHED}!
821.1375~821.9125 WNVL471
822.1125~822.9125   "
823.1125~823.6875   "
*866.1125 WNVL468, 3LA Tx. and 1 Rolling Hills~WNVL469.

*They show 821.1375 thru 823.6875 tied with 821.1125MHz (WNVL468).
866.1375 thru 868.6875 are 'tied' to 688.1125MHz (WNVL470 & WPFN690)).

Go to Radio Shack and get the Orange book Called POLICE CALL RADIO GUIDE,
1996.  Try JUNS Electronics on Sepulveda or Henry Radio and get the PINK
book , with the same name!  The cost is $13 but it's worth EVERY dime.  The
author for both books is Gene Hughes.  They are NOT the same format, I like
the Pink better, but the Orange is VERY good if you want to see
*everything* a  city/service  is licensed for.  This will not include
special federal task force channels.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brent Corbin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD Moving to 800MHz next?
Date: 12 Apr 1996 18:10:47 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4km6b7$[e-mail]>
References: <4kjpfq$[e-mail]> <4kk4ou$[e-mail]> <4kkjfv$[e-mail]>

Brian Humphrey ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (Brent Corbin) wrote:

: >...  Given the amount of time,
: >energy and money being pumped into the new ASTRO system, I'd be REAL
: >suprised if LAPD had any near-future plans to move to 800MHz.....

: Gee, doesn't a department as large as LAPD have an overabundance of DATA
: needs that would fit into that 800 MHz spectrum quite nicely?  <hint
: hint>. Gosh, did I say that?

Good point, and one I admit I hadn't thought of --- geeze, 30 or 41
data frequencies - with that kind of capacity, who'd need those pesky,
old-fashioned analog radios with their inherent comsec problems 8*(



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Mahnken)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD Moving to 800MHz next?
Date: 13 Apr 1996 22:56:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4kpbe5$[e-mail]>
References: <4kjpfq$[e-mail]> <4kk4ou$[e-mail]> <4kkjfv$[e-mail]>

In message <4km6b7$[e-mail]> - [e-mail] (Brent Co
r
bin) writes:
:>
:>Brian Humphrey ([e-mail]) wrote:
:>: [e-mail] (Brent Corbin) wrote:
:>
:>: >...  Given the amount of time,
:>: >energy and money being pumped into the new ASTRO system, I'd be REAL
:>: >suprised if LAPD had any near-future plans to move to 800MHz.....
:>
:>: Gee, doesn't a department as large as LAPD have an overabundance of DATA
:>: needs that would fit into that 800 MHz spectrum quite nicely?  <hint
:>: hint>. Gosh, did I say that?
:>
:>Good point, and one I admit I hadn't thought of --- geeze, 30 or 41
:>data frequencies - with that kind of capacity, who'd need those pesky,
:>old-fashioned analog radios with their inherent comsec problems 8*(
:>

It will be many years down the road before the LAPD finally move to digital.
They just barely got MDT's and move so slow in upgrading in technology.

                             __  --------------+--------------
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Flying with OS/2 Warp    |-- (X)\----=====///////_\_
------------------------/     ///           \_____/_)
                                            _/___\__.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:11 1996
From: Dave Booth <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:06:52 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Daron <[e-mail]>

Daron wrote:
>
> Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
> portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
> and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
> it's illegal.


the laws vary state to state.. I'd look around on the web for some
info..

what state do you live in ?? i'll try to find out for you..

have fun..

http://www.lookup.com/Homepages/65348/home.html
--
Dave Booth
kc6wfs


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:12 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 09:38:54 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Daron wrote:
>
> Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
> portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
> and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
> it's illegal.======
Hmmm...
How about a lawyer?
Ok, Ok, put down the pepper spray!!
You might try here; tell us where you are, and there is probably someone
who can quote you the appropriate section of state/local law.
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Oliver)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for Delaware Freq's.
Date: 9 Apr 1996 22:30:22 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4keodu$[e-mail]>

Hi, I am looking for frequencies for kent county delaware or areas close
to dover, delaware.

I would appreciate any help.

Thanks,

-
  JOHN OLIVER  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:14 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Looking For Fast Food Frequencies in Chesterfield County / Richmond, Virginia
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 22:53:52 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k1snl$[e-mail]>

David Ingram wrote:
>
> I am looking for fast food frequencies for the areas of Richmond and
> Chesterfield County, Virginia (particulary in Chesterfield County
> Virginia)
> I have 3 frequencies for 3 McDonald's that I will share with those who
> live in the Chesterfield areas of Hull Street Road / Hwy360
>
> McDonald's at Brandermill and Hull Street Road (near both of the 288
> North and South exits.          35.020 MHz
>
> McDonald's at Rockwood Square Shopping Center:  154.570
>
> McDonald's on Hull Street near the YMCA ("isn't it Ironic?") and 360
> West Shopping Center which is across from the Manchester Middle
> School.                                                 154.600
>
> Anyway I am looking for others like Taco Bell and Wendy's and Hardees
> and Burger King and Arby's
> Thank You.
> Sean in Amelia County, Virginia 23002

One Frequency pair that you may want to check out is 469.0125.  Several
Fast Food Chains have moved to that frequency in the last few months.

       469.0125 (Speaker) / 464.0125 (Headset)

Taco Bell in my area use 33.4000(Speaker)/154.5400(Headset)

Hardees in my area use 30.8400(Speaker)/154.5700(Headset)

Bob


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dennis Campagna)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: LOOKING FOR: Connecticut FBI radio frequencies
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 05:31:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4kplj4$[e-mail]>

   I am looking for the current VHF/UHF radio frequencies as used by
the Connecticut FBI.
   Any and all positive responses welcomed.

   Thanks in advance,

Dennis
[e-mail]
Connecticut,USA



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey Schacher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mods For Radio Shack PRO41?
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 23:21:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4kk43r$[e-mail]>

Wanted any info on mods For a Radio Shack PRO41 Handheld Scanner



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:17 1996
Date: 10 Apr 1996 10:47:10 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Hugh Duff)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kfrm8$[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: More Cheek antic :(



I was just informed by my FIDOnet SYSOP that I have been banned from the
ScanRadio echo for 90 days at which time I may regain access by
announcing a public apology to Bill Cheek. (Not likely !)
You see, I have a problem with his advertising on a supposed
non-commercial echonet and have expressed this to him several times.
I made a comment about his latest business venture in response to a
message he posted.  I guess he took it personally.
He is subtle about attempting to turn an advertisment into an
"information message" by sticking the "for more information...get in
touch with me this way..."  Nothing more than an attempt to sidestep the
"No commercial advertising on the non-commercial FIDO echo" rule.
( Don't YOU dare try anything like this !)

I also find conflict of interest in his MODERTING the ScanRadio echo
..this is a guy who makes a living in the scanner business.
His latest antic has proven to me that pleasure and business don't mix.
He used his power as moderator to boot me off the echo because I had a
personal beef with him..this should have no bearing on my place on the
echo. This is a prime example of the abuse that the conflict of interest
can harbor.
Don't be fooled by this bully...he plays the "do it my way or else"
game. And if you stand up to him he will verbally abuse you, call you
a liar and attempt to defame you. He has a way with twisting the truth
and getting people to side with him. Take a step back and you decide
what he is really like.  I was sick and tired of the Andy Moss/Bill
Cheek BS that had been going on for ages...I believe I now undestand
where Andy Moss was coming from.

Food for thought for all of you Bill Cheek croonies.

Hugh Duff  VA3TO  Toronto


---
 ■ NFX v1.3 [000]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (PjB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: More Cheek antic :(
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 09:50:16 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kfrm8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Hugh Duff) wrote:


> I also find conflict of interest in his MODERTING the ScanRadio echo
> ..this is a guy who makes a living in the scanner business.
> His latest antic has proven to me that pleasure and business don't mix.
> He used his power as moderator to boot me off the echo because I had a
> personal beef with him..this should have no bearing on my place on the
> echo. This is a prime example of the abuse that the conflict of interest
> can harbor.
> Don't be fooled by this bully...he plays the "do it my way or else"
> game. And if you stand up to him he will verbally abuse you, call you
> a liar and attempt to defame you. He has a way with twisting the truth
> and getting people to side with him. Take a step back and you decide
> what he is really like.  I was sick and tired of the Andy Moss/Bill
> Cheek BS that had been going on for ages...I believe I now undestand
> where Andy Moss was coming from.

You and me both.  Cheek is a shameless hustler who has no regard for the
conventions of protocol, regardless of the forum. He abuses them for his
own personal gain, and thinks he has a right to do so because he considers
himself preeminate in his field.  Its embarrassing...


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: More Cheek antic :(
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:18:29 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kfrm8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Stuff about Cheek deleted.

Oh, oh...here we go again.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:20 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Myrtle Beach Freqs?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 22:48:48 GMT


Can anyone help me out with Mytle Beach Freqs. How about Mil Air freqs that
may be active ?
Thanks in advance.. Ernie   [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:21 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mystery Frequency - NY/NJ Area
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 96 00:07:32 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have reports of a military or federal frequency in use on 141.275 in the
NY/NJ area - very stong signal - can anyone tell me what it is they hear and
the types of comms passed?



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Walt Davidson)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.pirate,aus.radio,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: Naughty Rude Words
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 22:00:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4khb6p$[e-mail]>
References: <4jloui$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k4o5m$[e-mail]> <4kaktk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Michael J Wooding <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>his mother and I will need
>>to consider installing a parental lock!

>Sorry Walt, I just have to ask - WHERE?

On his mouth, preferably!

73 de G3NYY

--
Walt Davidson               E-mail: [e-mail]
                                    [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:23 1996
From: Michael J Wooding <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.pirate,aus.radio,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: Naughty Rude Words
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 1996 21:44:19 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jloui$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <4kaktk$[e-mail]>, Walt Davidson
<[e-mail]> writes
>his mother and I will need
>to consider installing a parental lock!

Sorry Walt, I just have to ask - WHERE?

Me

Michael J Wooding   [e-mail] - CompuServe: 100441,377
WWW: http://www.eolas.co.uk/ag/vhfcomm.htm (hambits.htm & hamclip.htm)
WWW: http://www.clearlight.com/~vhfcomm
Tel: [phone]   Fax: [phone]
KM Publications, 5 Ware Orchard, Barby, Nr.Rugby, CV23 8UF, UK
VHF Communications Magazine - Especially Covering VHF, UHF and Microwaves


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:24 1996
From: [e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Re: NEED DENVER FEDS FREQ!!!   QUICK!!!
Date: 9 Apr 1996 11:47:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4kdiob$[e-mail]>
References: <4kdijb$[e-mail]>

On Apr 09, 1996 11:44:43 in article <NEED DENVER FEDS FREQ!!!   QUICK!!!>,
'[e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX)' wrote:


>
>--the hearing for timothy mcvaigh and terry nichols is starting at 9am
>today....i want to listen to the feds scrambling all around, but the
denver
>P.D. freq is VERY quit!!!!  it's 152.6700




 152.6700 is denver PD
 i need the feds frq though...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 from jayson


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (The NeXus!)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED DENVER FEDS FREQ!!!   QUICK!!!
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 02:48:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4kf7fs$[e-mail]>
References: <4kdijb$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX) wrote:

>
>--the hearing for timothy mcvaigh and terry nichols is starting at 9am
>today....i want to listen to the feds scrambling all around, but the denver
>P.D. freq is VERY quit!!!!  it's 152.6700
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
> from jayson

  152.6700 mHz is NOT a valid Public Safety frequency...  Are you
positive of this frequency???  What you listed is right in the middle
of the Business and Paging band...  Law Enforcement doesn't really
start till about 154.700 and go from there.  Also sorry I can't help
you with the frequencies I don't have a list for your area, you should
try going to Radio Shack of a Ham Radio Store and look at their
literature concerning nationwide frequencies....

  The NeXus!



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:26 1996
From: Kenja <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need help with Pro-2002
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 00:57:16 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

A friend of mine gave me a Pro 2002 scanner..trouble is he did not have
the manuals and did not know how to use any of the better
features...such as setting limits and scanning between them, monitor,
and priority.  If anyone can provide some insite into how to use these
features it would be apreciated

                                Thanks
                                [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:27 1996
From: Greg Fox
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need Pro-62 Mods!!!!
Date: 9 Apr 1996 15:37:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4ke080$[e-mail]>

Anybody know of any mods for the Pro-62, I've looked and haven't come across a
ny.

Thanks.


-Greg


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (David A Willmore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need recommendation for first scanner
Date: 12 Apr 96 17:24:37 GMT
Message-ID: <willmore.829329877@whelk>
Summary: I need a good general-purpose receiver, suggestions?
Keywords: scanner first recommendation BC220

Greetings, I'm an amateur radio operator looking for some general
purpose reception capability along with some scanning ability.
I have 144-148 and 430-450 covered, but I have nothing for the
upper part of the 10M band(FM), 50-54MHz, 219-225MHz, 902-928MHz,
and, if possible, the 1.2 GHz band.  I'm mostly interested in
receiving signals in the amateur bands, but I might become interested
in scanning as time goes on.  Another things that would be nice is
good general purpose receive--NB-FM, WB-FM, AM, flexible step size
selection, gap-free coverage, etc.

Either reply to this news group (rec.radio.scanner) or mail me
directly ([e-mail]) as you see fit.  Thanks to all who
reply.

Cheers,
David N0YMV

P.S.  Cellular coverage would be nice, too.  CIG stands for Cellular
Infrastructure Group.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Murphy MH113 857-3027)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: New Group creation..
Date: 12 Apr 1996 16:12:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4klvd8$[e-mail]>


A new usenet newsgroup has been created for those in (or who are
interested in) North Dakota.  It is called nd.radio.]

Stop by and visit



------------------------  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] Sun Apr 14 17:56:34 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Philadelphia scanner
From: [e-mail] (Bill Dunn)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kbu2r$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 12:01:00 -0640


         * * * This message was from Greg Rendell to ALL * * *
         * * * and has been forwarded to you by BILL DUNN * * *
            -----------------------------------------------

_@FROM   :[e-mail]
_@SUBJECT:New Philadelphia scanner WWW page!
Message-ID: <4kbu2r$[e-mail]>
Path: news.channel1.com!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!news-in.tiac.net
news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com
netnews
From: [e-mail] (Greg Rendell )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Philadelphia scanner WWW page!
Date: 8 Apr 1996 20:48:27 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 15
Message-ID: <4kbu2r$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: wil-de1-19.ix.netcom.com
X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Apr 08  1:48:27 PM PDT 1996


Hello all!
    I have started a new WWW page devoted to scanning in the
Philadelphia area.  Right now I have about 50 or 60 active frequencies
listed and I would appreciate if anyone would e-mail me with any
corrections or additions.  Although it is just a list of frequencies
now, I hope to turn it into a complete guide for scanning in the Philly
area.  Please e-mail me with any questions or suggestions about what
kind of information you would like to see included.

The address for the page is
http://www.lookup.com/homepages/102393/scanner.html.

Thank you for your time and I hope to see you there!



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:35 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Philadelphia scanner
From: [e-mail] (Bill Dunn)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kbu2r$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 12:01:00 -0640


         * * * This message was from Greg Rendell to ALL * * *
         * * * and has been forwarded to you by BILL DUNN * * *
            -----------------------------------------------

_@FROM   :[e-mail]
_@SUBJECT:New Philadelphia scanner WWW page!
Message-ID: <4kbu2r$[e-mail]>
Path: news.channel1.com!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!news-in.tiac.net
news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com
netnews
From: [e-mail] (Greg Rendell )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Philadelphia scanner WWW page!
Date: 8 Apr 1996 20:48:27 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 15
Message-ID: <4kbu2r$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: wil-de1-19.ix.netcom.com
X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Apr 08  1:48:27 PM PDT 1996


Hello all!
    I have started a new WWW page devoted to scanning in the
Philadelphia area.  Right now I have about 50 or 60 active frequencies
listed and I would appreciate if anyone would e-mail me with any
corrections or additions.  Although it is just a list of frequencies
now, I hope to turn it into a complete guide for scanning in the Philly
area.  Please e-mail me with any questions or suggestions about what
kind of information you would like to see included.

The address for the page is
http://www.lookup.com/homepages/102393/scanner.html.

Thank you for your time and I hope to see you there!



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (marc_k)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: New PRO-23 Mod????
Date: 12 Apr 1996 08:29:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4kl48m$[e-mail]>
References: <4k9la6$[e-mail]>

MervinS ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Just purchased new (clearance item) PRO-23 for which "2, 9, lockout"
: method of restoring lost frquencies does not work.  Is there a another
: method of activiating test mode or restoring frequencies on this model?

Does 2-9-L/O do anything at all(even if the wrong freqs are displayed)?
if so, then try 2-9-band-while the display is scrolling, hit 2-9-L/O

If OTOH, if 2-9-L/O does nothing at all, then go inside, and find the
little retro-fit board half-way under the CPU sheld.
When you find it, cut the middle wire(probably brown).
Reassemble the set, and try the keypad tricks again.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (MervinS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: New PRO-23 Mod????
Date: 12 Apr 1996 22:14:34 -0400
Message-ID: <4kn2ma$[e-mail]>
References: <4kl48m$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MervinS)

>>Does 2-9-L/O do anything at all(even if the wrong freqs are displayed)?
if so, then try 2-9-band-while the display is scrolling, hit 2-9-L/O<<

No, 2-9-L/O does nothing - not even clears the memory.  I will check for
the added circuit board tomorrow.  Thank you for your guidance.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Pompea)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,comp.sys.newton.misc,comp.sys.newton.programmer
Subject: Re: Newton and Scanner (as in radio scanning)
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 1996 21:34:07 -0500
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <cmarcant-0504960831190001@192.0.2.3> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
Jim Hinstorff <[e-mail]> wrote:

>You might be interested in learning that Claris has announced plans to
>market a Netwon version of the FileMaker Pro database.  When it is out
>you'll be able to "download" from a powerbook FMP database to your
>Newton and off you go!
>

Why wait ? There are several good databases for the Newton (including my
own, NewtDb) that can "download" from FM (& other) databases to Newton.





David M. Pompea - DMP Systems     http://net2.netacc.net/public/dmpsyst/
            Newton software and other neat things since 1981.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Barron)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,comp.sys.newton.misc,comp.sys.newton.programmer
Subject: Re: Newton and Scanner (as in radio scanning)
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 1996 14:48:32 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <cmarcant-0504960831190001@192.0.2.3>

In article <cmarcant-0504960831190001@192.0.2.3>, [e-mail]
(Christophe Marcant) wrote:

> Imagine the configuration: you are travelling, something happens, you look
> up the proper frequencies (local PD, etc...) in your Newton database,
> download them to your scanner, and here you go. Both devices being small
> can always carried around.
>
> Any comments?


Sounds like a good idea for a shareware hack for someone that knows how to
program for the Newton. I have a message pad 110, but not a controllable
scanner (yet).


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:42 1996
From: algritzae2t@[e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NiCad Battery Pack for PRO-43???
Date: 13 Apr 1996 03:48:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4kn85n$[e-mail]>
References: <4js12r$[e-mail]> <4jv0s6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


Marc Purdon ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Igor Ying-Kit Yu ([e-mail]) writes:
: > Hi, I'm wondering if any of the battery packs for other
: > handhelds can work with the Pro-43? The battery compartment just seems
: > too conveniently designed so it seems meant for one but kinda stupid
: > that RS doesn't have one.
: > Thanks.

: Why use another battery pack? Just put NiCads in the holder and recharge
: it with the 9v DC adapter.

Ditto...

I've been doing exactly that since I bought one two years ago. No need
for special "packs"




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Non standard PL decoder for GE System
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:47:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4ki2qh$[e-mail]>



Metro Toronto Ambulance is using a  GE trunked radio system.

Recently computer data started to show up on every channel in between
every transmission.  After looking at a signal on a scope I noticed a
DPL of about 30hz. This existsng only when someone is talking.  Great
so all I need is to detect it and mute all other times.

My Idea has been to build a PL tone decoder. I could do this and much
more normally but the  problem I have had is as follows;

  Checking for frequency if 30 hz using a LM567 tone decoder will not
work because I think 60-100hz is the lowest I can detect.  (limits of
the 567)

  I've tried building a low pass filter to knock of the unwanted audio
and working with just a buffered pl signal but, the opamp circuits
I've tried are not narrow enough and I still can't get the signal I
want.

  Has anyone had a simular situation and has anyone got any ideas or
sources for info.  I would also like to know if anyone sells a decoder
or is willing to design one.

  I work in the media and need one ASAP

So..lets hear your ideas.


I'd really like to find a very narrow low pass filter.  I think its
better and faster method of decoding the DPL (to start with) what do
you think?



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



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:45 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Non standard PL decoder for GE System
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:54:28 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ki2qh$[e-mail]>
To: Ron Katz <[e-mail]>

Ron Katz wrote:
>
> Metro Toronto Ambulance is using a  GE trunked radio system.
>
> Recently computer data started to show up on every channel in between
> every transmission.  After looking at a signal on a scope I noticed a
> DPL of about 30hz. This existsng only when someone is talking.  Great
> so all I need is to detect it and mute all other times.

Ron;

Do you remember Matt (RGX)? He told me a few years back that there was a
non-standard PL type tone in between the GE Jingle tones (which are now
non-existant on the Metro DAS system). He claims to have built a simple
decoder that works. I dont know what chip he used, but I saw the scanner
in operation and it worked extreamly well. My guess is if you can build a
simple PL tone board to cover this 30hz range, you've got it made...

PS..there is a message just up from this one about someone who sent out a
scanner to have such a board put in so I believe someone in the US makes
such a product. Here is a transcript of the message:


>Anyone have one of these Ge tone eliminator boards in their scanner.

>I have sent one of our BC 9000 to have one installed.

>This is suppose to work on the Ge trunking sysytem with allthe tones.

>Jeff
>Amateur Radio Station KA9YKA
>Evansville,In.
>[e-mail]
>http://www.evansville.net/~jeffl


Cheers;

John


--
--------------------------------------------
The Canadian Broadcast Directory
and Broadcast Engineering Page:
HTTP://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
--------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joseph P Cirone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NYC Area/Bayonne NJ Military - New Repeater
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 96 12:19:46 -0400
Message-ID: <4kgnd2$[e-mail]>

Someone told me that there is a bew Military or Police
repeater on 141.275 in the clear 90% of the time and
using DES the rest.  I'd be interested in reports from
others in the area and what is being heard.  I live 60
miles North of the area and can't hear much in that area, but
I'm an advid scanner/military/federal frequency buff.
E-mail to me directly would be appreciated and I'll
share info as well, since I plan on making a trip to that
area to "scout it out."


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Photojournalist needs best scanner for trunked police transmis@
Date: 12 Apr 1996 18:30:20 -0400
Message-ID: <4kmlhs$[e-mail]>
References: <4k34dt$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)

SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AFTER ALL THIS INTERESTING READING (NO SARCASAM INTENDED) CAN ANYONE
SUGGEST A RADIO THAT IS THE BEST FOR LISTENING TO TRUNKED SYSTEMS.

 I OFFER THE FOLLOWING;

       SOMETIMES THE "BROADCASTING  ORDER" IF YOU WILL., CAN BE DETERMINED
BY USING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE;

    LOOK UP TH AGENY YOU WISH TO MONITOR IN RADIO SHACKS BOOK CALLED
"POLICE CALL"  LOOK FOR ONLY THE TRUNKED FREQ'S IN THE RANGE OF ---I THINK
856.000-900.000----- ANYWAY HALF OF THE FREQ'S LISTED WILL PROBABLY BE IN
THE 810.000-815.000 RANGE AND THE OTHER HALF IN THE 855.000 AREA. PUT ONLY
THE HIGHER RANGE FREQ'S IN YOUR SCANNER. LISTEN WHEN THERE IS AS LITTLE
ACTIVITY AS POSSIBLE. LISTEN FOR DISPATCH TO YELL OUT A CALL, THE RESPONSE
TO THE DISPATCHER SHOULD BE ON THE VERY NEXT FREQ IN THE LIST OF FREQ'S AS
STATED IN POLICE CALL, AS THE DISPATCHER RESPONDS BACK TO THE COP IT
SHOULD COME UP ON THE VERY NEXT FREQ IN THE LIST--SO ON --SO ON -- IT IS
EASIER TO FOLLOW THESE SYSTEMS DURING TIMES  WHEN THERE IS LESS ACTIVITY.
IF YOU ARE GOOD AT RECOGNIZING VOICES, AND THE SYSTEM YOU ARE TRYING TO
MONITOR IS  FAIRLY SMALL, YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF BECOMING  MORE AND MORE
PROFICIENT AS TIME GOES ON. I WILL SOON BE PUTTING TOGETHER DISK FILES OF
THE BROADCASTING ORDER  FOR ALL THE TRUNKED SYSTEMS IN MY AREA (TAMPA
FL.), AND I WILL BE TRADING THIS INFO W/ PEOPLE LIVING IN OTHER AREAS.
WITH AN AR 8000 SCANNER YOU CAN PLUG YOU RADIO INTO YOUR COMPUTER (VIA AN
INTERFACR) AND PROGRAM UP TO 1000 FREQ'S AT A TIME INTO YOUR RADIO.
 I HOPE YOU CAN MAKE SOME SENSE OF THIS--PLEASE FORGIVE ANY SPELLING
ERRORS.

I AM ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP SOMEONE GET THE MOST OUT OF THEIR SCANNING
EQUIPMENT.

         E-MAIL OR FEEL FREE TO CALL;
                                                     TONY [phone]




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Stanley Zelek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro 2022 Mods
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 19:38:04
Message-ID: <4khh2n$[e-mail]>

Are there any mods for the 2022? I know about the cell mod, but I'd
like something more useful like a longer delay. Any others would be
helpful.
Thanks in advance.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro 2022 Mods
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 18:03:36 GMT
Message-ID: <316e9a5a.86302581@192.188.72.19>
References: <4khh2n$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Stanley Zelek) wrote:

>Are there any mods for the 2022? I know about the cell mod, but I'd
>like something more useful like a longer delay. Any others would be
>helpful.

There are a LOT of things that can be done to the PRO-2022, but darned
little, if anything, that can be popped into an ASCII text in so many
words or less.  Clipping D44 for cellular is about as simple as it
gets, and the rest requires lots of text, photos, illustrations, etc.

The information is available.....just not in BBS files and Internet
archives.  E-mail me if you're still hot on the notion.


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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:51 1996
From: Robert Carson <bcarson@198.77.1.3>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RE: PRO 29 Mods?
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 17:12:29 -0400
Message-ID: <316C243D.4C71@198.77.1.3>

Are there any mods for this model??



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andy Lavin)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-25 vs. PRO-51
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 13:01:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4kivon$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I have also purchased the Pro-25, at the weekend. I have been told
that it has gaps in the range. Do you know why.


[e-mail] (Daron) wrote:

>As far as I can tell, the PRO-25 and the PRO-51 are identical scanners
>except that the PRO-51 is a 200 channel where as the PRO-25 is 100
>channel.

>Is this the only difference???  I ask because I set out to purchase a
>PRO-51 this afternoon but there were none to be had in my area.  I
>believe they are discontinued.  I purchased the PRO-25 instead. Its
>frequency range is the same as the 51.

> It seems to be an ok unit but what do I know, I've been into scanners
>about 36 hours now. :-)

>daron





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:52 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-26 Jumper Mod
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 16:35:55 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have read some recent activity in this news group describing what
appears to be a jumper mod for the Pro-26. Can anybody repost this mod
or shed some light on it.

Thanks,

Eddie B.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-26 Jumper Mod
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 16:46:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4kjgik$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:

>I have read some recent activity in this news group describing what
>appears to be a jumper mod for the Pro-26. Can anybody repost this mod
>or shed some light on it.

>Thanks,

>Eddie B.


You are probably referring to the mod for the Pro-2026, not the
Pro-26.  Those different model numbers all sound the same!

Steve



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:54 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-43 Mods Needed!!
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 21:21:16 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

compucentre wrote:
>
> I'am looking for any and all mods that can be done to the Pro-43
> model.
> If you have anything please attach it to an email to me.
>
> Thanks
> [e-mail]
>
> RSIf you want I can try to find the mod that my friend developed for PRO-43
radios that are cell modifyable.  That mod will give you full coverage
from about AM BCB range up to the top limits of the radio with no gaps.
Mail me back if you are interested.
                Andy


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:55 1996
From: [e-mail](Robert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-46 WFM Possible?
Date: 13 Apr 1996 05:41:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4kneqa$[e-mail]>
References: <497cc$[e-mail]>

In <497cc$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (DigInt)
writes:
>
>Is it possible to mod (presumably permanently) the Pro-46 to pick up
WFM?
>
>I'm willing to really go at it with the old iron, replacing IC's and
such,
>but I don't even know if it's possible or what mod to make.
>
>I presume I'ld be modding the IF filter in/out on IC 401, but not sure
what
>to do beyond that.
>
>Well, if anyone knows if it's possible.. or better yet, how to do it,
please
>let me know.
>
>Thanx
>-DI
>
>
Sorry, can't help you on that, but do you know a mod to get rid of the
obnoxious beep,beep,beep.... thanks.......


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:56 1996
From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-61
Date: 9 Apr 1996 00:27:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4kcat7$30r$[e-mail]>

I give up- what's a Pro61? The Pro60 is on sale for $249 and the Pro62 is
on sale for $239.

                       -Jeff


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:56 1996
From: Henry Wysmulek <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: question 'bout the pro 51
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 10:34:33 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kgsvo$[e-mail]>


> I seem to remember mentioned that this only works with pre-1994
> manufactured units. as radio shack learned people were doing this
> and changed the test frequency out of the cellular range.

H. WYSMULEK
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:58 1996
From: Henry Wysmulek <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: re: radio shack
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 11:17:31 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


The complaints about radio shack seem to be coming from two
classes of individuals.
In class number one we seem to have the novices who simply
do not do any research into their purchase and therefore are
totally reliant on the salesperson, for better or for worse.
But then we have all been there, have we not.

Then there is class number two, consisting of the so-called
experts in this field that like to run down less knowledgeable
people to puff themselves up and to stroke their own ego's.

I have been dealing with radio shack for as long as i can
remember and have no complaints about the products that i have
purchased from them.

I am presently using a pro 2006 that i purchased last year
for 320 canadian. It does everything that i want with a
scanner, at a price that i am willing to pay for it.

Do i want a scanner with all the bells and whistles, sure.
Do i want to pay in the range of 1000.00 dollars for one,
you gotta be out of your mind. There just isn't anything out
there worth listening to for that outrageously high price.

Lucky for the majority of buyers that radio shack is out there.


H. WYSMULEK
[e-mail]
BLUE SKY FREENET




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:56:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (George F.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: re: radio shack
Date: 12 Apr 1996 23:24:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4kmoo9$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
->
->
->The complaints about radio shack seem to be coming from two
->classes of individuals.
->In class number one we seem to have the novices who simply
->do not do any research into their purchase and therefore are
->totally reliant on the salesperson, for better or for worse.
->But then we have all been there, have we not.
->
->Then there is class number two, consisting of the so-called
->experts in this field that like to run down less knowledgeable
->people to puff themselves up and to stroke their own ego's.
->
->I have been dealing with radio shack for as long as i can
->remember and have no complaints about the products that i have
->purchased from them.
->
->I am presently using a pro 2006 that i purchased last year
->for 320 canadian. It does everything that i want with a
->scanner, at a price that i am willing to pay for it.
->
->Do i want a scanner with all the bells and whistles, sure.
->Do i want to pay in the range of 1000.00 dollars for one,
->you gotta be out of your mind. There just isn't anything out
->there worth listening to for that outrageously high price.
->
->Lucky for the majority of buyers that radio shack is out there.
->
->
->H. WYSMULEK
->[e-mail]
->BLUE SKY FREENET
>
>
I don't think anyone is complaining about Radio Shack Products.  I'll be the
first to say they have some great scanners.  Their antennas aren't bad
either.  But the sales people at some (most) of their stores are what the
people are complaining about.  If you know what you want and where it is in
the store you're fine.  But for the electronics/scanner/cell phone newbie
LOOKOUT! cause you are about to get an incredable amount of MISS information
from a Radio Shed Sales Person.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:00 1996
From: Charles Bolland <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,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: Radio Station Database Program Stand Alone
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 01:00:53 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Sir,

It's still available.  The IBM/DOS Broadcasting Radio Station Database
Program for Longwave, Mediumwave, and Shortwave.  Over 4,000 records
included already.  The program is completely read and write.  Records
can be added or changed.  Sorts in many different formats both on your
screen and printing.

If you would like a copy of the program, send your request to
"[e-mail]".  Please include your MAILING ADDRESS. For example,
your street number, city, state and zipcode.  Also include your Email
address.

The program will be sent to you via Email probably within 24 hours if
not sooner.  If you request the program and haven't received it in that
period, check back with me..

Remember to send your address.  Requests without a mail address will no
longer be acknowledge to save time on the internet.  In the past,
requests without an address were reminded with a message.  Usually, the
reminder went unanswered anyway.  If it was, the reply was sometimes
very rude.

This program is free!  Everything works.  It has many features and they
all work, not like shareware where some of the features work and others
don't.

You address will be kept confidential.  I will be sending you a first
class letter later explaining another full featured Database program
available. It's very big!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:02 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: rec.radio.cheek.whine
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 07:30:31 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


Okay folks, the newsgroup is finally starting to get back to usefullness
after a useless flame war regarding Bill Cheek. Now I see this flame war
starting up again.

GET THIS CHEEK FLAMING OFF THE NEWSGROUP!

I don't care if the guy is a jerk or a saint. It's useless banter.

==============================================================================
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] Sun Apr 14 17:57:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff Sanford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Regency HX-1500
Date: 9 Apr 1996 08:33:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4kd7c5$[e-mail]>

Regency Model HX-1500 Scanning Reciever
55 Channels 4 Bands (3fm/1am)

Any one know of any mods?
Any one heard of this model scanner?

please e-mail [e-mail]
thanks


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:04 1996
From: algritzae2t@[e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ReTransmitt Scanner Audio on FM Radio! $16
Date: 13 Apr 1996 04:05:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4kn96r$[e-mail]>
References: <4k200i$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Now you can run your own FM Radio Station and re-transmitt your Scanner
: Audio up to 1/4 mile away (the catalog says up to 1/2 mile)!  Set on any
: frequency from 80~110MHz, FM.

: Now you can  E-X-T-E-N-D  your listening pleasure and range of your Scanner
: with this cool add-on kit!  Listen with a Walkman, or thru your home FM
: Stereo Receiver.  How about other car radios in the area?  How about that
: FM radio in your shop or garage?

: RK-FM4 = Single channel FM Transmitter  $15.95.  One channel Audio Input.

: RK-FM10 = STEREO Transmitter, GREAT where Audio from TWO scanners (or a ham
:                   radio and scanner)  can be sent at the same time on one
:                   Transmitter!   Adjustable ballance control ; over 30db
:                    separation.  $34.95

: Both kits require 3~12 Volts DC (12 Volts is best).  IMHO, these KITS are
: for the advanced rookie.  *Be SURE and ask for the great new catalog due in
: two weeks.

: I am not a employee nor do I receive any compensation for the information
: posted herein.  I post with a sincere desire to improve the knowledge base
: of the newsgroups and it's members.

: Contact:
: JRD Microdevices
: 1-800-538-5000 (Sales only).
: 1-408-494-1400 (Tech. Talk).

: 73's
: Uncle T.
: WA6IGJ

Those are the Ramsey Electronics Kits being resold by JDR (as well as
Radioware and others)

Just to avoid any confusion that they are a new product or anything.
Actually, it's nice to see them so widely available.

I have a FM-10 and it makes a really nice wireless stereo headphone
for my stereo when used with a Walkman-style radio! Works equally
well with scanners, Ham rigs etc.


73,
Al AE2T


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RJonesl Scanner Scam?
Date: 10 Apr 1996 19:08:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4kh0ve$[e-mail]>

I saw the posts advertising the RS9000, RS7000, RS7100 and R1 by RJone1 at som
e
extremely favorable prices. He is offering the RS7100 for $500, more than half

the typical selling price for a used scanner. I sent him e-mail, in which I
said, "That's a really good price. Why so cheap?" If you're interested in
buying something, that is a legitimate question, I think. After all, "If it
sounds too good to be true..." and all of that. Anyway, he replied (and I
quote): "NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS."

I tried to respond with follow-up questions and received a message back via AO
L
that said "RJONES1 is not a known user."

I know nothing about this person or the items he is selling. However, if I wer
e
trying to sell a scanner here (and I have sold 5-6 in the past 18 months), I
would be a bit more accommodating and I would use an e-mail address where
buyers could reach me. If you are interested in buying from this person, I
suggest that you make all effort to protect yourself in the event he is not
what he seems to be.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dayglo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RJonesl Scanner Scam?
Date: 11 Apr 1996 00:25:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4khjij$[e-mail]>
References: <4kh0ve$[e-mail]>

>I saw the posts advertising the RS9000, RS7000, RS7100 and R1 by RJone1 at
some
>extremely favorable prices. He is offering the RS7100 for $500, more than hal
f
>the typical selling price for a used scanner. I sent him e-mail, in which I
>said, "That's a really good price. Why so cheap?" If you're interested in

This is because AOL gives everyone 10 free hours and all that you need is a
valid CC number which isn't asking for much.  I asked him if he would do COD
and he wrote back quite rudely "I said NO COD's".  This is automatically
flagged as "RIP OFF".




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:07 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RJonesl Scanner Scam?
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 01:39:08 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kh0ve$[e-mail]> <4khb12$[e-mail]>

Mark S. Conway wrote:
>
> I hear ya Mike.
> I asked for the 7100 and immediate shipment. I get mail back
> later saying all is sold and the 7100 sold for $700.00
> Sounds like a bidding war we never had a chance to get in on.
>
> It the person(s) who purchased the equipment is on the net here,
> give us a shout and let us know how your deal went....=========
Personal opinion, here...
An Icom R-7100 (original, unblocked, as new) that is sold for
$700 has *something* wrong with it.
Again, personal opinion only.
I wouldn't even *think* of selling mine for under $1200.
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:09 1996
From: "Roy D." <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RJonesl Scanner Scam?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 09:29:24 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kh0ve$[e-mail]> <4kjo2c$[e-mail]>

> C'mon guys, do you think this person REALLY had any of these rigs for
> sale?  There are a lot of flags here....
>     "RJones"  ..why not RSmith, RJohnson or some other equally as uncommon
> name?
>     ...an R7000 for $400 and an R7100 for $500???
>     ...an R9000 for $2000.  Well, maybe...
>     ...no phone number or address or ANYTHING other than an AOL EMail
> account
>     ...he knew exactly when he bought each item, and each used only 15-20
> times.
>          Tech manuals available.  How many times have you seen this in
> Usenew ads?  A
>          legitimate seller would know  what his items are worth under
> these
>          circumstances.
>     ...FedEx next day shipping.  Expensive for these heavy radios.
>
> If only 1 or 2 of the above items were present, the ad could very well
> have been considered legitimate, but taking all of them into account,
> well....
>


There's no doubt in my mind it was a scam.  Does anybody you know of actually
own one each of Icom's most popular VHF - UHF recievers?  I sure don't have
any friends with that kind of cash.  The current AES catalog lists the
following:

R-1.......List  $635.00   Sale  $529.95
R-100.....List  $935.00   Sale  $789.95
R-7000....List $2000.00   Sale $1679.95
R-9000....List $7508.00   Sale $6299.95    WOW!!

AND...you have to be law enforcment, Gov't, etc. to buy one with cellular
coverage.  I'd take 'em all at that price too, but I think my odds are better
at hitting the lottery.  :-)

        73.............Roy,  KD3LZ


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Wayda)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RJonesl Scanner Scam?
Date: 14 Apr 1996 01:37:09 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kh0ve$[e-mail]> <4kjo2c$[e-mail]> <4kmhgs$[e-mail]>

Those prices look too good to be true! He was also selling an R1 for the
reasonable price of $170.00.

Jim Wayda
Captain, Scanner Price Police.
(Bookem Danno, the charge is price gouging...)


In article <4kmhgs$[e-mail]>, Steve Cozart
<[e-mail]> wrote:

: [e-mail] (Daryll1) wrote:
: >
: >>the posts advertising the RS9000, RS7000, RS7100 and R1 by RJone1 at some
: >
: >>extremely favorable prices. He is offering the RS7100 for $500, more than
: >>half the typical selling price for a used scanner.
: >
: >C'mon guys, do you think this person REALLY had any of these rigs for
: >sale?  There are a lot of flags here....
: >    "RJones"  ..why not RSmith, RJohnson or some other equally as uncommon
: >name?
: >    ...an R7000 for $400 and an R7100 for $500???
: >    ...an R9000 for $2000.  Well, maybe...
: >    ...no phone number or address or ANYTHING other than an AOL EMail
: >account
: >    ...he knew exactly when he bought each item, and each used only 15-20
: >times.
: >         Tech manuals available.  How many times have you seen this in
: >Usenew ads?  A
: >         legitimate seller would know  what his items are worth under
: >these
: >         circumstances.
: >    ...FedEx next day shipping.  Expensive for these heavy radios.
: >
: >If only 1 or 2 of the above items were present, the ad could very well
: >have been considered legitimate, but taking all of them into account,
: >well....
: >
: >I have to say it was REAL tough not firing off a reply and saying "send me
: >everything, I want it now".  Of course, there is the chance that this was
: >a real, honest, "I want to do something for mankind" seller.  Call me
: >cynical, but I doubt it.
: >
: >BTW, AOL isn't the only provider to give away free time.  Every month, I
: >get something from either AOL, CompuServe, Prodigy, etc, for free hours.
: >Also, several local Internet providers in this area offer an account for
: >free for 2 weeks on a trial basis.  No credit card number needed, not even
: >a personal visit.  All done by telephone with no verification whatsoever.
: >
: >Daryll
:
: I did send off an email to R.Jones stating I did want
: everything.  Got a reply back same night that everything
: had been sold.  I was more than willing to hop on a plane
: and fly to his location to take delivery of this collection
: of radios in person.  Even with purchasing an airline
: ticket this still would have been a bargain. Maybe the
: lucky purchasers will post the details of their deals.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:12 1996
From: Clay Schneider <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RJonesl Scanner Scam?
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 10:16:42 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kh0ve$[e-mail]> <4kjo2c$[e-mail]> <4kmhgs$[e-mail]>

Steve Cozart wrote:
>  ...
>
> I did send off an email to R.Jones stating I did want
> everything.  Got a reply back same night that everything
> had been sold.  I was more than willing to hop on a plane
> and fly to his location to take delivery of this collection
> of radios in person.  Even with purchasing an airline
> ticket this still would have been a bargain. Maybe the
> lucky purchasers will post the details of their deals.

Interesting.  Who did you 'send off an email' to?  Mail to his
indicated address at aol.com is returned as 'unknown user'.

[e-mail]  [these are not the opinions of my employer,
                         no warranty implied, your mileage may vary]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RJonesl Scanner Scam?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 16:54:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4kjh0p$[e-mail]>
References: <4kh0ve$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Michael Alexander) wrote:

>I saw the posts advertising the RS9000, RS7000, RS7100 and R1 by RJone1 at so
me
>extremely favorable prices. He is offering the RS7100 for $500, more than hal
f
>the typical selling price for a used scanner. I sent him e-mail, in which I
>said, "That's a really good price. Why so cheap?" If you're interested in
>buying something, that is a legitimate question, I think. After all, "If it
>sounds too good to be true..." and all of that. Anyway, he replied (and I
>quote): "NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS."

>I tried to respond with follow-up questions and received a message back via A
OL
>that said "RJONES1 is not a known user."

>I know nothing about this person or the items he is selling. However, if I we
re
>trying to sell a scanner here (and I have sold 5-6 in the past 18 months), I
>would be a bit more accommodating and I would use an e-mail address where
>buyers could reach me. If you are interested in buying from this person, I
>suggest that you make all effort to protect yourself in the event he is not
>what he seems to be.

I saw those posts too.  I also saw several people responding to them,
yet a new group of posts from this guy arrived on those newsgroups
last night.  Those things should have been GONE at the prices he was
asking!

These have got to be stolen, or a scam, or in pretty poor or
non-working condition for any LEGITIMATE owner to be selling them at
1/2 of what the market will bear.  An attitude problem isn't always
what it seems, but these DO look too good to be a real deal!

Steve



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RS-2035 & Optoscan535
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:15:28 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Wes Mangum <[e-mail]> wrote:




> I would appreciate anyone sharing their experience of installing
> the Optoelectronics Optoscan535 into the Radio Shack 2035/2042.
>
> * What was involved in the installation?

Must need to use nibbler to cut a piece out of the back of scanner.
Installing interface takes about an hour--no soldering needed.

> * Does an external hole for a connector need to be made into the back of
> the case?

See above

> * Are there any companies/ham shops that perform this installation?

I don't know.

> * Does the installation require any modifcations that can't be un-done if
> there are problems later that eould require the OS535 to be removed?

No, other than cutting the section out of back, which cannot be undone.

> * Any recommendations for computer software?

Probe

> * Is it worth the price of the OS535?

Worth is relative to what you intend to do with it. I think it is
expensive but I wouldn't do without it.

> * Does the OS535 create any RF interferance or other problems with the
> scanner?

Mine doesn't.

> * Any other concerns for example warranty ...etc.?

None etc.
>
> Please feel free to e-mail replies as well as post them here because I
> would think this would be of general interest to this news group.
>

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:16 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanners Legal in Israel?
From: [e-mail] (Bill Dunn)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4k9aqq$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 12:01:00 -0640




JL>Does anyone know if it's legal for Israeli citizens to posess police
JL>scanners in Israel?

JL>Thanks in Advance,

JL>Jen
JL>--
JL>--Jen

JL>

 Longtime No chat, planning a Trip??

 I'd try the ARRL, and keep a copy of my Ham License with me on the
Trip, also a  little letter ahead of time, to the local coordination
company that the ARRL recomends aka their FCC.

[e-mail]      :   EastCoast Paging Systems EC92
Official Scanner Guides     :   1-508-229-2288
1-603-432-2615              :   NatScan & NESN MA 1 APW
Metro Boston DMAT MA-1      :   Mass EMT-Mast 831884  N1/KUG

---
* CMPQwk #1.42-R2* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Brady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Seeking Pro-2006
Date: 9 Apr 1996 13:56:39 -0400
Message-ID: <4ke8cn$[e-mail]>
References: <497cc$[e-mail]>

    Check out Durham radio, at www.durhamradio.com.  They have Pro-2006
scanners for $379 U.S.   The prices that they show are in Canadian
dollars and U.S. dollars.  I just ordered one not too long ago and had it in
four days. Visit the web page, get there phone number or address and give them
 a
call, they accept Visa or Mastercard.  These scanners are BRAND NEW and
come in the original box with the manual.  They have also took the liberty
of restoring full 800 Mhz for you.

DigInt ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I am seeking to purchase a pro-2006.

: What is the going price for these?

: I plan to check out some upcoming ham-fests in my local area, but want to
: know what they cost nowadays.

: I'ld be interested in buying one through the newsgroup, if anyone has one at
: a decent price.

: Thanx,
: -DI


--
****************************************************************************
*  Ed Brady                        * A bird in the the hand is worth two   *
*  [e-mail]   * in the bush,(or crap on your fingers!)*
****************************************************************************


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:18 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Seeking Pro-2006
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <497cc$[e-mail]> <4ke8cn$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 21:12:28 GMT

Ed Brady ([e-mail]) wrote:
:     Check out Durham radio, at www.durhamradio.com.  They have Pro-2006
: scanners for $379 U.S.   The prices that they show are in Canadian
: dollars and U.S. dollars.  I just ordered one not too long ago and had it in
: four days. Visit the web page, get there phone number or address and give th
em a
: call, they accept Visa or Mastercard.  These scanners are BRAND NEW and
: come in the original box with the manual.  They have also took the liberty
: of restoring full 800 Mhz for you.

Not any more, they just sold the last one.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:20 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Reverend Tweek)
Subject: Re: Shack?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <mvazquez-0804961253470001@m19_031.unizar.es>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 14:18:06 GMT

In article <mvazquez-0804961253470001@m19_031.unizar.es>,
Manuel Vazquez <[e-mail]> wrote:
>What is radio Shack?

The McDonalds of consumer electronics.

(Be thankfull you don't know what they are.  They will invade your
country one of these days.)



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:21 1996
From: [e-mail](PooP)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Re: Shack?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 00:53:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4kccdo$[e-mail]>
References: <mvazquez-0804961253470001@m19_031.unizar.es>


>What is radio Shack?
>
>Thanks


--- tell me you are kidding.......


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Peter M Woolsey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Re: Shack?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 04:23:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4kcoo2$[e-mail]>
References: <mvazquez-0804961253470001@m19_031.unizar.es> <4kccdo$[e-mail]>

PooP ([e-mail]) wrote:
:
: >What is radio Shack?
: >
: >Thanks
:
:
: --- tell me you are kidding.......

The guy is from Spain, I can't imagine that there are a whole lot of Radio
Shacks in the Madrid area...  Look before you leap....
--
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
  Peter M. Woolsey, Jr.                         Western Illinois University
                         (E-mail: [e-mail])
                      http://www.ECNet.Net/users/mupmw7/
          The views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect
                            those of the author.
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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:23 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
From: [e-mail] (Reverend Tweek)
Subject: Re: Shack?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <mvazquez-0804961253470001@m19_031.unizar.es> <4kccdo$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 1996 04:05:43 GMT

PooP <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Someone in Spain wrote:
>>
>>What is radio Shack?
>
>--- tell me you are kidding.......

Or blessed.




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dr. Arthur Pharter, PhD)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Shack?
Date: 11 Apr 1996 03:50:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4khvhe$[e-mail]>
References: <mvazquez-0804961253470001@m19_031.unizar.es> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...

Manuel Vazquez wrote:

 What is radio Shack?

1) An American chain of retail consumer electronics stores.

2) A lightning rod for abuse from all the rec.radio.* newsgroups.

3) Another name for Radio Scrap, Rat Shack, Radio Slack, etc.


====================================================

All the above, plus:

4) A company run by wealthy bosses at the top, who exploit the worker droids a
t
the bottom of the heap.  Not unlike good old America at the turn of the
century.....



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:24 1996
From: [e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Re: Shack?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 11:24:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4kdhe2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>


>>What is radio Shack?
>
>The McDonalds of consumer electronics.
>
>(Be thankfull you don't know what they are.  They will invade your
>country one of these days.)
>

            Well said!!

----------------------------------------------------------------------
 from jayson


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:26 1996
From: [e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Re: Shack?  (sorry)
Date: 9 Apr 1996 11:18:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4kdh2u$[e-mail]>
References: <4kcoo2$[e-mail]>

>PooP ([e-mail]) wrote:
>:
>: >What is radio Shack?
>: >
>: >Thanks
>:
>:
>: --- tell me you are kidding.......
>
>The guy is from Spain, I can't imagine that there are a whole lot of Radio

>Shacks in the Madrid area...  Look before you leap....
>--
>|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|

>Peter M. Woolsey, Jr.                         Western Illinois University
>(E-mail: [e-mail])
>                     http://www.ECNet.Net/users/mupmw7/
>The views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect
>those of the author.
>|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|

--


OOPS!!   all apologies!!!!
radio shack is a national (usa) chain of electronics stores that has been
in service since (i think) the early 1950's...they sell speakers, tv's,
scanners, vcr's, phones, some toys, cell phones, walky talkies,misc.
cables-adapters-components...
 radio shacks parent company is tandy.....which also owns incredible
universe.....realistic...computer city, and others i'm sure.
 here is an URL for rad shack

 http://www.tandy.com/rs/rsmain.html

oh ya, i am NOT being sarcastic at all.....i just wanted to try to right my
wrong.

----------------------------------------------------------------------
 from jayson


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (brandon sluder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: space shuttle freqs?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 19:03:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4kmgfg$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

i am looking for freqs used by nasa when launching the space shuttle.
there is a web page that has this info plus other info about the
shuttle. does anybody have these freqs?

please email me at:  [e-mail]


thanks




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:28 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Speech inversion software?
Date: 12 Apr 1996 16:42:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4kmpoa$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

: > Does any one know of software for speech inversion
: > encoding/decoding.  Looking for sound-blaster compatible windows based sof
tware.
: >
: > Mark Fuller
: > TANSTAAFL==========
: I've been seeing a *lot* of requests for this lately, and no responses.
: Maybe such a thing doesn't exist, yet.
: Whould be an interesting project for some budding programmer...

Oooo, it does sound interesting.  Right now I'm using a Colt VS-1
descrambler, but I would like to see software that could do the same
thing.  Now that I think of it, it probably wouldn't be too difficult of
a program to make, although I probably wouldn't be able to do it (in
less than a year).  I already have some sound players/processors that are
capable of doing quite a bit.  If anybody knows of such software for
descrambling audio scrambled using the frequency inversion technique drop
me a note.

   _  ____________.--------.
   \`'  __________|________|
   /   [_(__]
  |    |       WWW Site: http://www.primenet.com/~cracked
 .'   .'       FTP Site: ftp.primenet.com/users/c/cracked
 |____|        PGP Public Key Block Available Via Finger


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:29 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Speech inversion software?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 08:12:47 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

mark fuller wrote:
>
> Does any one know of software for speech inversion
> encoding/decoding.  Looking for sound-blaster compatible windows based softw
are.
>
> Mark Fuller
> TANSTAAFL==========
I've been seeing a *lot* of requests for this lately, and no responses.
Maybe such a thing doesn't exist, yet.
Whould be an interesting project for some budding programmer...
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:30 1996
From: [e-mail](Robert Weber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Speech Inversion Types
Date: 11 Apr 1996 23:36:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4kk52k$[e-mail]>

I have a Ramsey converter that unscrambles some inverted speech
perfectly but doesn't work well with some others (barely to not at all
understandable but warbly (?)).  Anyone know of the different types of
speech inversion used by 46-49 Mhz cordless phones?



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Splitter?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 12:47:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4kdm97$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k72tj$[e-mail]> <4kblcq$[e-mail]> <4kdlgm$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)


David Horak ([e-mail]) writes:

> Impedance isn't important for receive.  RG6 is less expensive and a smaller
> diameter, hence easier to work with.  Go with RG6.
>
> David

 In transmitter systems any impedance mismatch will result in the radio
 waves being reflected back to the transmitter. At higher power levels this
 is dangerous to the transmitter, and can (will) damage it. You will also lose
 your output power. On a receive system, the radio waves come in from the
 antenna, any impedance mismatch along the line will reflect those waves
 back out the antenna. But there is no danger to your radio. If you really
 want to use RG-6, you will need to match your scanner and antenna to your
 line (for best results). When both the antenna and scanner have 50ohms
 impedance, why complicate things?






From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Splitter?
Date: 10 Apr 1996 09:48:37 -0500
Message-ID: <4kgho5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k72tj$[e-mail]> <4kblcq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Reverend Tweek) writes:

>David Horak <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>>Impedance isn't important for receive.  RG6 is less expensive and a smaller
>>diameter, hence easier to work with.  Go with RG6.

>Wrong.  Impedance *is* important for receive, but it is not as
>important as it is for transmit.  You don't have to concern yourself
>with the possibility of the front end self destructing if you have
>an impedence mismatch, but all the same, a properly matched receiver,
>cable, antenna system will bring you better reception.

In a perfect world, perhaps.  I've been playing around with all types
of antennas for years and from experience, impedance isn't important
for receive.  Even for transmitting, 75 OHM RG6 has worked fine with
a discone antenna, providing only about 1.5 to 1 SWR due to the *slight*
mismatch.  RG6 cable has about *half* the loss of RG8.  And, RG6 is
about *half* the diameter of RG8 (unless you use RG8/M), making those
windows shut tighter and those nasty holes in the wall less noticeable.

Go with RG6 unless you have the bucks to run hardline.

==============================================================================
|                                                                            |
|            [e-mail]      -  ~      (A plain-O address)             |
|            N5OFQ                 o  O      (A plain-O call)                |
|            David Horak            ''       (Not a plain-O Dave)            |
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==============================================================================


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:33 1996
From: John Mace <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: TR-2400 Keyboard Shortcuts?
Date: 12 Apr 1996 01:23:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4kkbb0$[e-mail]>

Any keyboard shortcuts..specifically can the CPU be reset from the
keyboard. Can it be unblocked?  Thanks...John



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:34 1996
From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: TR-2400 Keyboard Shortcuts?
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 96 07:38:44 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kkbb0$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4kkbb0$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "John Mace" write
s:

Hi John,

> Any keyboard shortcuts..specifically can the CPU be reset from the
> keyboard. Can it be unblocked?  Thanks...John

The CPU reset proceedure is on our Web site. There is a litle more to it
than just key presses but you can restore full coverage. Like is on the
TR-2400 page.


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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:35 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Traffic Reproting  Frequencys for (NJ/NYC)?
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 01:05:10 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k5ae2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k891m$[e-mail]>

O. Martin Broman wrote:

> >> Traffic Reporting typically occours in the 450.0-451.0 and
> 455.0-456.0
> >> mhz areas when I am driving around town and want traffic info, I

> I'm no expert on ECPA but it *does* cover broadcast remotes.  So is
> that limited to the station to transmitter links and the so-called
> Marti units in the 160 mhz range or does it include 450 mhz
> transmissions.  They could be classified as *remotes*.

        It's part of the built-in idiocy of ECPA that monitoring some
frequencies is only illegal if the frequency is being put to a certain
use.  To be able to tell if a media frequency is being used for two-way
dispatch operations or for Part 74 broadcast remote ops requires listening
to the frequency to see what's going on there, as well as enough expertise
to know the difference.

73 de Dave, NF2G


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:36 1996
From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Traffic Reproting  Frequencys for (NJ/NYC)?
Date: 9 Apr 1996 15:17:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4kdv25$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k5ae2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k891m$[e-mail]>

[e-mail](O. Martin Broman) wrote:
>In <[e-mail]> "George M. (MAC) Hickman"
><[e-mail]> writes:
>>
>>John Moran wrote:
>>>
>>> Traffic Reporting typically occours in the 450.0-451.0 and
>455.0-456.0
>>> mhz areas when I am driving around town and want traffic info, I
>either
>>
>>Was just reading the May 1996 issue of U.S. SCANNER NEWS.On Page 61 in
>
>>an article titled "Hints and Tips", it states:
>>...(talking about good things to listen to).."Another good choice?
>The
>>local media."  Then the author adds "Yes, I know that monitoring the
>450
>>and 455 MHz BPR frequencies is a forbidden by the ECPA."
>>
>>**My question** Does the ECPA really forbid this?  I knew about
>cellular
>>and encripted communications.  Maybe I need to pull the ECPA and read
>>it.  I certainly don't want to violate the law by intercepting
>>communications broadcast over the public airwaves.
>>
>>Mac
>
>I'm no expert on ECPA but it *does* cover broadcast remotes.  So is
>that limited to the station to transmitter links and the so-called
>Marti units in the 160 mhz range or does it include 450 mhz
>transmissions.  They could be classified as *remotes*.
>

The 450 MHz channels used for news/traffic reporting are part of the
broadcast auxilary service and are "protected" by the ECPA.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Allen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Traffic Reproting  Frequencys for (NJ/NYC)?
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 22:49:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4kesv7$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k5ae2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Bill Crocker <[e-mail]> wrote:

>There are no current laws regarding intercepting alpha/numeric pager signals.
..yet.
>You can get a simple device that plugs in the audio/earphone jack of your sca
nner,
>and the RS232 serial port of your computer.  Tune in a pager frequency, then
list
>all the alpha/numeric messages on your screen, to a file, or your printer!  W
orks
>great, gets interesting!

   I seem to recall (sorry about my hazy memory) that the new law
forbids listening to any communication that is (I'm really guessing
here, someone please fill me in) not intended to be decoded by a third
party. Pagers are an obvious target of this obscure wording...
-Steve




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (LAKE KEVIN S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Triple conversion
Date: 8 Apr 96 16:33:56 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

How big of a different does triple conversion makes.  I have a pro 39 and
sometime I can here two conversation on one frequency and sometime there is
heavy static.  But a quarter of the time, the sound is very clear.  Will
getting a triple conversion unit such as the pro43 help clear the static?


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve King)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Turning off alarm on BCT-7
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 15:20:52 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

It has been brought to my attention that the bloody annoying alarm
test of the Uniden BCT-7 can be disabled.  According to an alert
reader, this month's "Monitoring Times" (April 96) has an item in the
"Ask Bob" column about this.  The answer: press one of the service
buttons when turning on the unit.  I don't know if this permanently
turns off the alarm or only until you turn it back on again.  Give it
a try and let me know how it works.

Steve
--
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http://www.afn.org/~quilters          | all seem like exhausting new ways of
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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Cook)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Turning off alarm on BCT-7
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 13:54:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4klql1$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Steve King) wrote:

>It has been brought to my attention that the bloody annoying alarm
>test of the Uniden BCT-7 can be disabled.

I tried it with mine.  It does work, and it doesn't permanently
disable the alarm.  It will still pick up the mobile extenders and
sound the warning beeps.  Also, the trick must be used each time you
turn the unit on.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:41 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Two-way radio newsgroup?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:37:58 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Is there a news group that deals specifically with commercial two way
radio systems, used equpement FS, etc? Thanks...

John
--
--------------------------------------------
The Canadian Broadcast Directory
and Broadcast Engineering Page:
HTTP://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
--------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Hay145)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: UBC-9000XLT Anyone ?
Date: 13 Apr 1996 11:42:25 -0400
Message-ID: <4koi11$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Hay145)

I am thinking of buying a Desk Top to use at home and as I have the
UBC-3000XLT the 9000 would seem the logical choice. In the main everybody
seems to say its a good unit (I am very happy with my 3000XLT)

I just wondered if there is anybody with the uncut UBC-9000XLT with any
comments ??

Harry.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Martin McCormick)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: UK Frequencies
Date: 11 Apr 1996 16:38:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4kjchk$[e-mail]>
References: <4jri26$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


        Are there still police radio systems in the 103-108 MHZ range in the
UK?  I have never been there, but Radio Netherlands even plaid a little
sample of what one could hear above 100 MHZ about 10 years ago.

        I miss the band-1 TV audio we used to get in the central US when
F2 propagation was at its hight.  I understand that those transmitters were
shut off in 1985.  I used to hear BBC1 and numerous other UK transmitters
in the 41.5 MHZ range as well as French TV around 41.2.  Those were the days.

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


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:45 1996
From: Brian Gaff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: UK Frequencies
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 96 06:01:37 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jri26$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4kjchk$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4kjchk$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Martin McCormick" writes:

>
>
>         Are there still police radio systems in the 103-108 MHZ range in the
> UK?  I have never been there, but Radio Netherlands even plaid a little
> sample of what one could hear above 100 MHZ about 10 years ago.
>
Not now. Its full of commercial radion with zero dynamic rage
for car listeners!


>         I miss the band-1 TV audio we used to get in the central US when
> F2 propagation was at its hight.  I understand that those transmitters were
> shut off in 1985.  I used to hear BBC1 and numerous other UK transmitters
> in the 41.5 MHZ range as well as French TV around 41.2.  Those were the days
.
>
Yes, I think there are some FM sound channels still in that band
in places like Spain. Its a dying thing though. Mostly used by
services like security firms qand pagers now.

I think the lowest frequency things of interest are the fire
servic AM systems vetween 70 and 72Mhz

Brian


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

--
[e-mail]
Brian Gaff AKA B G Services - Still supporting Z80
                              The Spectrum Emulator


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:46 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: UK scanning question
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 15:18:07 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k4t78$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (HH357) wrote:

>Sorry, but what's an "oddence"  ?
>It's not illegal to scan the police overhere in the colonies.
>The police work for us don't they?  We pay their salaries!


So if I get stopped for speeding, I'd just explain that I pay their
wages, and the Officer involved will forget all about it.  What a
concept!!!

Ian



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:48 1996
From: Dan Glover <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: UK scanning question
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 00:30:19 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Um, I guess this is getting a bit off-topic, but:

In article <[e-mail]>, Steve Work <[e-mail]>
writes

>[e-mail] wrote:
>
>: So if I get stopped for speeding, I'd just explain that I pay their
>: wages, and the Officer involved will forget all about it.  What a
>: concept!!!
>
>GET REAL!  Where do you think the main source of Officer's Wages comes
>from.  From Fines and Levies for Speeding.

In the UK the money from fines goes into central Government funds, not
direct to the police force which issues the tickets.  Although policing
is funded partly (about 50%) from central funds I don't think they've
found a way to boost their income by writing out speeding or other
traffic tickets.  If they could there would no doubt be far tighter
enforcement!


--
Dan Glover



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:49 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: UMASS frequencies
From: [e-mail] (Bill Dunn)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kc9u9$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 12:01:00 -0640





AJ>Doues anybody in the Amherst MA area know of the UMASS transit or
AJ>police freq's?
AJ>-AJC


AJ>


UMASS Amherst is licensed as follows:


  453.1375 Mhz   173.8 Hz
  453.4000 Mhz   173.8 Hz
  453.8125 Mhz   173.8 Hz
  453.8875 Mhz   173.8 Hz

 They also have access to the local Mutual Aid channels of:

  460.2250 Mhz   173.8 Hz
  460.4750 Mhz   173.8 Hz


The UMASS infimary uses

  153.9050 Mhz

Maint of the Roads uses:

  150.9950 Mhz   110.9 Hz
  151.0850 Mhz   110.9 Hz
  156.0750 Mhz   110.9 Hz


Student Transportations is:

  45.9200 Mhz


  These don't inlcude the Business band allocations to the college, but
they can be obtained from the same source as I did.

  "Official Scanner Guides" Massachusetts Book  # 603-432-2615

[e-mail]      :   EastCoast Paging Systems EC92
Official Scanner Guides     :   1-508-229-2288
1-603-432-2615              :   NatScan & NESN MA 1 APW
Metro Boston DMAT MA-1      :   Mass EMT-Mast 831884  N1/KUG

---
* CMPQwk #1.42-R2* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kevin Kadow)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment,sci.electronics.misc,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Unlawful reception
Date: 10 Apr 1996 22:43:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4khdil$[e-mail]>
References: <4keg34$[e-mail]>

BTW, I am one of the people who originally pushed for the creation of the
alt.radio.scanner newsgroup when the rec.radio.* regulars were opposed to
the creation of rec.radio.scanner, which eventually passed a couple years
later.

In article <4keg34$[e-mail]>, Heli Maki <[e-mail]> wrote:
>What about radio waves genarally? What you need to catch them from the
>air? How is the right frequency adjusted? What kind of traffic in the
>air is possible to follow? Are there frequencies that are not allowed
>to listen. How is that prevented?

In many parts of Europe and 'authoritarian' countries in general, it may in
fact be illegal to own and/or operate radio _receivers_ capable of operating
on certain bands.

In the USA, it is unlawful to import or manufacture a radio receiver capable
of intercepting cellular telephone frequencies- there are also restrictions
on the interception of cordless phone conversations.

Until these laws were passed, all radio transmissions were fair game- the only
limitation being that in some instances (such as police broadcasts) it was
illegal to retransmit or otherwise convey the content of the conversation to
others. E.g. you can listen in, but you can't transcribe what you hear and
tell your friends.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Ridgeway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment,sci.electronics.misc,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Unlawful reception
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 23:47:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4kk8vs$[e-mail]>
References: <4keg34$[e-mail]> <4khdil$[e-mail]> <4khgk6$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Dana Myers) wrote:
>Kevin Kadow <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>In the USA, it is unlawful to import or manufacture a radio receiver capable
>>of intercepting cellular telephone frequencies.
>This is not true.  It is unlawful to import or sell a scanning receiver;
>scanning receiver in this context means 4 or more channels.  You can
>build a receiver that doesn't scan and the ban wouldn't apply.
>This is off the top of my head after reading Part 15 a few months ago.

I believe you are in error.  The law was put in place to prohibit
unathorized tapping of Telephone Conversations.  If you were to listen
to a Cell conversation, this would constitute tapping of the line as
only a small portion of the conversation is actually on the air.  The
rest is on copper or fiber.  This is the same with cordless phones.

Your statement about scanning rcvrs is also incorrect.  I can order a
rcvr with full coverage from 100khz to 1.9Ghz (except cellular bands)
with 1000 channels.  I did it this year when I purchased an AR8K.  The
loophole is manufacturing the scanner.  It states the unit cannot be
easly  modifable.  Yet multiple ads in magazines offer 800Mhz restore
for $40-$50.  Obviously, a loophole or just not being inforced.  I
purchased software and an interface for the 8K and all I had to do was
click a button on the screen and put the unit in download mode.  Real
easy if you ask me.  The law as it stands is esentially a joke.  Many
double conversion rcvrs will pick up cell when legal freqs are plugged
in and scanned.  Does this constitute as a violation of the law???  I
had a RS PRO-39 and while at the sceen of a suspected bankrobber hold
up in an apartment.  I heard the FBI talk about the suspect, I was
scanning legal trunk freqs.  Am I a criminal because I heard the
conversation, NO!  But IF I were to use that info maliciously and it
could be PROVED that I got it from the scanner then YES I would be
committing a crime.    Also, the conviction of the man how modified
receive only trunked radios to receive other talk groups than the
police dept had placed in them for the media was reversed. (can't
remember source, maybe MT or USSN)  There are more laws that apply to
scanning than part 15, try the ECPA.

73's

//r\\




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Grant Kwok)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Vancouver Police Frequencies
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 96 07:00:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4kd1kv$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have the frequencies to the Vancouver Police Deptment for Channels

1-6?  Please reply by email.

Thanks.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Doug radio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wanted Electronic Engineering Freq's Ames,Ia ???
Date: 10 Apr 1996 20:35:43 -0400
Message-ID: <4khk4v$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Doug radio)

Wanted freq's used and leased by Electronic Engineering  Co.(The Beeper
People) In the Ames , IA area. Would like the freq's they leased to
Donnelley Marketing Inc.,Nevada,Ia.

Please send e-mail and Thanks!!!!

          [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:55 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wanted Electronic Engineering Freq's Ames,Ia ???
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 00:50:45 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4khk4v$[e-mail]>
To: Doug radio <[e-mail]>

Doug radio wrote:
>
> Wanted freq's used and leased by Electronic Engineering  Co.(The Beeper
> People) In the Ames , IA area. Would like the freq's they leased to
> Donnelley Marketing Inc.,Nevada,Ia.
>
> Please send e-mail and Thanks!!!!
>
>           [e-mail]


Doug:

Donnelley Maketing, Inc., Nevada, IA. is licensed on the following frequencies
:

     151.865 MHz
     151.895 MHz
     151.925 MHz

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (G.D. Rose)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WANTED:  BC210XLT Mods
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 01:47:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4kn1bt$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I have searched all of the WWW sites I could find with scanner mods and
NONE even mentioned the Uniden Bearcat 210XLT.  How can this be?  This
scanner isn't an ancient relic or anything.

Anyone?  Anywhere?  Help?

If this is absolutely unmodifiable unit, please let me know that too.

thanks,
Greg

Gregory D. Rose, BA, EMT-P
Paramedic / Emergency Medical Services Instructor
Auburn, Maine USA
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul McCoy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WANTED:PRIVATE SECURITY FREQS- DES MOINES, IA AREA
Date: 11 Apr 96 11:19:01 CST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>



        I was wondering if anyone happens to have some Private Security
frequencies for the Des Moines, Iowa area??  (Conley, NPI, etc ??)

        Would appreciate them.  Thanks.--




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Barry O'Grady)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Watch what you say!!
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 14:31:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4kfrm8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k5u37$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (CHMSAM) wrote:

:  Remember - be especially careful on any cordless or cell phone, but
:these things should not be given out on any phone AT ALL!  Not only are
:grifters trying to get this information by monitoring, they will call you
:on the phone and pretend to be legitimate credit card companies and the
:like.
:  If you get any call asking for S.S. #, mother's maiden name, credit card
:info., etc., just ask them to mail you the forms they are trying to
:complete.

That's the best idea. Or at least ask them for a number that you can
call them back on.





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:57:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Watch what you say!!
Date: 10 Apr 1996 21:12:30 -0400
Message-ID: <4khm9u$[e-mail]>
References: <4kfrm8$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)

I don't think it is wise to admit, in a public forum such as this, to
illegally listening in on cell phone and cordless phone conversations (as
the person who started this thread has done).

Watch what you say here too!

PKH


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:58:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What happened to this group???
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:21:31 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jehk9$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4kj709$[e-mail]>


In article <4kj709$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Martin McCormick) wrote:

> In article <4k0ma9$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Marcum N.
Nance III) writes:
> >Actually its more like tired of reading the same questions (what are
> >the freq for xxx inn yyy location is it legal to listen to cordless,
>
>         Absolutely.  I am learning the fine art of building a kill file
> like I never thought possible.  I still look at this group because there
> is the occasional gold nugget of information.  Searching for it makes me fee
l
> like the rotten kid who finds his room filled with horse patties on
> Christmas morning but dives in anyway because he's sure that there is a
> pony in there, somewhere.
>

[stuff cut]

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

Yes, the same old tired questions keep coming up. Look how many there have
been on the OS535 and PRO2035 in the past couple of weeks (three, at
least). And will someone answer those eight guys' questions about PRO2006
cell mods? Gentlemen, you're complaining, do something about it--like
write the FAQ!

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:58:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What's the best handheld scanner for around $200?
Date: 13 Apr 1996 19:10:36 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4kou7c$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4knm8l$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Mark L9) wrote:
>
>Only one. Either the Uniden Bearcat BC200XLT or 220XLT. Both can be had
>for about $200. I'm not sure of the differences.  They are both 200
>channels and include 800 MHz. I agree with you, who cares about cellular?


Big difference!  The 200 is fully modifiable while the 220 is not.  Best
deal around is a 200XLT if you can still find one.  Here in Florida, Wal-
Mart has a few left for the closeout price of $239.  I've had my 200 for
almost 5 years now...use it every day with no problems at all.

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:58:01 1996
From: Mark Danner <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Who Is Where, 137MHz thru 5GHz! Don't miss! - spectrm.doc (0/1)
Date: 7 Apr 1996 04:11:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4k7f99$[e-mail]>
References: <4iv66n$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Do you have the net address for this file?  My provider changed news
feeds and I missed some of the postings.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:58:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why Fast Food Freqs?
Date: Tue,  9 Apr 1996 06:20:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

Regarding fast food freqs, ever notice:

1) Some customers must be fast food junkies, i.e. frequent many
fast food places, because they order the wrong food such as
nuggets at Taco Bell.

2) Women always get chicken, but don't pass up the frys.

3) What is it with guys in jacked-up trucks? They always sound
like they have single digit IQs and for some reason get
bacon on their burgers.


For you California readers:

How can we improve the English the people being the mic use. Geez...

 * SLMR 2.1a * Please return stewerdess to upright position!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:58:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
Date: 10 Apr 96 23:50:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB - Good Used Sca 12/12
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


To: [e-mail]
Subject: WTB - Good Used Scanner

(Continued from previous message)

==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                           [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)
--
|Fidonet:  Clint Bradford 1:2619/211
|Internet: [e-mail]
|
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:58:04 1996
From: Chuck <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: MR-8100 Alpha scanner.
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 12:09:00 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Looking to buy one of these babies for $200 in "as new" shape with the
software and cable.

                                Mail me if you got one handy.






--
Man-Servent Hecubus Fan Club of America.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:58:05 1996
From: SWW <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: Pro-2006
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 22:06:17 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Please e-mail w/price and description.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:58:05 1996
From: JOHN  <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB:SPEECH INVERSION
Date: 11 Apr 1996 06:32:28 -0700
Message-ID: <4kj1lc$[e-mail]>

HI i am looking for a speech inversion kit board what ever.
Please e-mail me if you have something forsale. Thanks 73"s


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 14 17:58:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Yipiteru 7100 or AOR8000, Which one would you buy and why...thanks
Date: 11 Apr 1996 03:37:42 -0400
Message-ID: <4kics6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

Both are great, from what I hear. The AOR would be easier to get serviced,
should it need it. I don't know WHERE you'd send the Yupiteru. Ya really
want to send something back to Japan?


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:01 1996
From: Bob Newman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: "noisey" transmissions
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 10:47:42 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I'm a newbie to scanners, and amateur radio in general, and
have a question for some of the scanner / radio experts out
there.

I recently got a portable scanner (Uniden SC150 hand-held) for
monitoring pit <-> driver communications and radio and TV
coverage at stock car races.  The application is sort of
unique in that you're only trying to monitor local broadcasts,
so you either remove the antenna altogether, or use a little
stub antenna.  Don't know if this is a factor.  I should also
mention that there is generally a lot of broadcasting going
on over the frequencies covered by this scanner, I'd guess
about 50 frequencies. . .40 cars freqs, several radio and
TV freqs, a couple of NASCAR freqs, etc. etc.  I don't have
the freq list with me, but if memory serves, most are in the
300-400 (MHz, KHz? I forget which) range, with a few in the
800+ range.

So anyhow, the problem is that on a *lot* of frequencies,
the broadcasts have a loud, shrill squealing noise (for lack
of a better description) that make it real difficult to listen
to, much less understand, transmissions.  Is anybody familiar
with this problem?  Is it intentional "jamming," to make life
difficult for eavesdroppers like me, or is it another problem
that can be cured or avoided?

Any help or advice appreciated. . .e-mail preferred.
--
Bob Newman                             GE Fanuc Automation, Inc.
[e-mail]                  Charlottesville, Virginia



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:03 1996
From: [e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re:*****PRO-23 --WHAT MODS CAN I MAKE!?!?!?!********
Date: 14 Apr 1996 13:51:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4kqvst$[e-mail]>
References: <4km5v7$[e-mail]>



 hey all.
>-- i am selling my Pro-23 to a friend and want to give it cellular
>capabilities......and any other freq that are currently locked out..
>
>such as these lovely little gaps....
>174-406
>512-806
>and , 869-896
>
>and can i get anything lower than 108?
>
>i want to make it more capable before i send it to him...
>thank in advance!!
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>from jayson
--

-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

could someone please help!!!!

PLEASE!?!?!?!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 from jayson


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (N5OFF)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 2006 FS
Date: 16 Apr 1996 21:53:07 -0400
Message-ID: <4l1iu3$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (N5OFF)

2006 with cell/speed mods and search and store board.

Orig box, book, etc.

$325
Tom Marcotte
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Lafayette, LA, USA
Home of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ragin Cajuns


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tim Tyler)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ? information on military aircraft (Buffalo NY)
Date: 13 Apr 1996 19:20:14 -0400
Message-ID: <4kpcre$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kolmq$[e-mail]>

  Try:

 30-87.975MHz in 25kHz steps, using NBFM (although they transmit with a
bandwidth greater than 5kHz...).  Freq-Hopping/Anti-Jam (SINCGARS) gear is
becoming prevalent for many Army 'Fox-Mike' band comms, but these guys
might be using a standard, analog channel.

108-152 (or 174)MHz normal ATC + military operational & discrete comms.
I'd emphasize 138-144 & 148-152MHz when searching, and use FM mode when
searching above 137MHz (although they could use AM).

225-400MHz standard military aircraft band, AM mode, 50kHz steps if the
aircraft radios are older, otherwise use 25kHz stepping.


Depending on the model & mission of helicopter, it might also have
regular HF/SSB capability as well as a special secure/anti-jam Army HF
net system capability.

   If you can't devote enough resources to determining their electronic
order of battle via SIGINT (i.e. don't have enough time to keep searching
for them!), I'd suggest performing some HUMINT at air shows/base
open houses in the vicinity of the helicopter unit's home base.  You
might find one of their birds to be on static display, and you can climb
in (after waiting patiently in line behind dozens of little kids -- it
can be kinda embarrassing to be the only person over 3' tall waiting to
climb in, [Oh, the sacrifices we make for our hobby!] but pretend you're a
secret agent in the process of obtaining highly sensitive data!), locate
the radio control heads, and hopefully copy down some of the freqs on the
channel lists.

   Quick method would be to speak them off (discretely) into a tape
recorder, or take a photo of the dashboard, focussing of course on the
freq/channel info.


   You could also simply ask one of the crewmembers what their main ops
channel is!



  Tim
--
Tim Tyler    Internet: [e-mail]  C$erve: Hooligan  AOL: Hooligan
P.O. Box 443   Amateur Radio: KA8VIR @WB8ZPN.#SEMI.MI.USA.NOAM
Ypsilanti, MI
48197-0443              In cyberspace, no one can hear you scream.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:06 1996
Date: 17 Apr 1996 01:30:14 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Flint)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: all


RO>> I have one of the Gee Wiz boards in my Sportcat 150 for monitoring a
RO>> GE Erricson EDACS Trunking system, and it works flawlessly.


RO>Where do I find one?  do you have the URL?


RO>--
RO>Ron Katz
RO>Videographer
RO>Toronto Ontario Canada
RO>----------------------------------------
RO>   Ontario Radio Frequency Directory
RO>   http://WWW.interlog.com/~ronkatz/
RO>----------------------------------------

  I would not only like to know where to find one, but also how much it
cost, and what scanners are supported by it?
                                             Flint
--
** Starship Sirius (NX-40911) -- Orbiter.Com -- http://WWW.Orbiter.Com



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Price)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AMPS!
Date: 17 Apr 1996 05:14:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4l1un9$[e-mail]>

  Are any of these amps I see at Radio Shack and in catalogs any good? I
tend to stay away from them but I now live in a poor area of reception
(hilly) and my antenna choices are slim (apartment rules). I am wondering
if anyone knows or has any experience with these.
 Thanks

Aaron Price



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (AV8R Steve)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: aor  8000
Date: 14 Apr 1996 02:12:12 -0400
Message-ID: <4kq4vs$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (AV8R Steve)

The AR-8000 is definitely uses triple conversion.

I have one, love it.. just buy it.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:08 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: aor  8000
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 14:58:40 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> does anyone know if the AOR 8000 uses double or triple conversion??
> thanks all
> andy.


Tripple.

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff Pleines)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: aor  8000
Date: 15 Apr 1996 21:00:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4kude5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says:
>
>does anyone know if the AOR 8000 uses double or triple conversion??
>thanks all
>andy.


Andy--

The AR8000 uses triple conversion.  Take care,

Jeff


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gregory J. Towells)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 1000 Charging Question
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 03:32:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4ksg7u$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hello all,

[e-mail] (David Martin) wrote:

>I have an AOR1000 and I am having a problem charging the Ni-CAD bat.
>using the charging unit that came with the radio.  The batts do charge,
>but the low batt. indicator come on within an hour.

>Any suggestions?

Yep, here is my suggestion.   Here in Australia the charger that came
with the AOR1000 only supplied 6v.   Within days of purchasing it, I
came across the same problem of the batteries not charging.

Solution:  As was suggested to me, obtain a 12 volt wall plug pack (or
whatever you call it in the States) and charge it for 12 or so hours
at 12 volts.   You will find the unit will perform for something like
5 to 7 hours depending on the useage of the unit.

Have fun.



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:11 1996
From: Sean Nixon <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 1000 Charging Question
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 19:30:43 +1300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

David Martin wrote:
>
> I have an AOR1000 and I am having a problem charging the Ni-CAD bat.
> using the charging unit that came with the radio.  The batts do charge,
> but the low batt. indicator come on within an hour.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks.have you tried new batteries?
i just use and abuse my nicads, leave it plugged in too long,
top em up without discharging etc & they keep on goin'.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:12 1996
From: Steve Kendall <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR 2500 Receiver 4 Sale
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 12:01:21 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

AOR 2500 Receiver 4 sale

- Frequency range of this scanner/receiver is 500KHZ to 1.5GHZ with no gaps (i
ncluding cell)
- This unit also has an RS232 computer interface to control the unit
- This unit is in mint condition and comes with original box and manual
  If interested call Steve @ 905-434-7984 or E-mail @ [e-mail]

  Asking price $ 500.00 or Best Offer.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff Pleines)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 8000 AM narrow filter mod: fantastic!
Date: 15 Apr 1996 21:18:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4kuef8$[e-mail]>
References: <4kj818$[e-mail]>

In article <4kj818$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bart Wessel) says:
>
>Hi,
>
>I just finished the mod that is essentially a clone of the one that Ken
>([e-mail]) offers. It is one of several 'AM Narrow mod
s'
>that seem to exist.
>
>In effect it enables you to switch in the narrow SSB/CW filter, a definite
>improvement while listing to shortwave AM stations. It is amazing. Fantastic!
 I
>now can hear stations that are otherwise buried in sidebands of other strong
>signals. Now it becomes useful in that frequency range as well. Did not get t
oo
>much sleep last night....
>
>I recommend it strongly, it really *is* like having a new radio!
>
>I wonder why AOR didn't built in this gem?
>Groetjes,
>
>               Bart.
>



Bart--

Got a couple of questions for you:

1.  If you had to choose on a scale of 1-10, how well does the
    mod increase s/w performance (utilities, etc.)?

2.  Is this mod something you came up with or did you buy it
    commercially?

3.  With the mod installed, is it still worth purchasing a dedicated
    comm's receiver, or does the mod rival a receiver in the $500 price
    range?

Thanks,

Jeff


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:14 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Maling list -- should I recreate?
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 96 14:53:20 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>


In Article<[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
writes:
> Path: news2.cais.com!news.cais.net!news.ac.net!news1.erols.com!newsfeed.inte
rnetmci.com!in1.uu.net!shore!news3.near.net!netnews.whoi.edu!smcintyre
> From: [e-mail] (Scott A. McIntyre)
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
> Subject: AR8000 Maling list -- should I recreate?
> Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 12:48:30 -0400
> Organization: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
> Lines: 10
> Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
> NNTP-Posting-Host: joltcola.whoi.edu
> X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.2.0b6
>
> Hi,
>
> Being a devout AR8000 fan, I have been wondering what happened to the
> mailing list.  It moved from one site to another ([e-mail]) but
> whenever I've tried mailing that in the last few weeks it's failed.
>
> If no one steps forward and says that they already are running a list,
> I'll create a new one this week and advertise it here.
>
> Scott

There is an active mailing list!
I received several messages this past week.


Larry Putman WB3NAQ



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:15 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: AR8000 Maling list -- should I recreate?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 00:03:46 -0400
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ks2r1$[e-mail]>
To: Dayglo <[e-mail]>

Dayglo wrote:
>
> >There is an active mailing list!
> >I received several messages this past week.
>
> I used to be on an AOR 8k list.  I have not received any mail in about 1 mon
th.
> Please tell me/the group how to resubscribe.

I'm one of the other subscribers to the AR8000 maillist.  The owner was
apparently moving, and was going to be down for a few weeks.  It has
been more than a month since he left.  I would like to get back on the
maillist!  Please let me know where it is!
Thanks!
Jim N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert McKenzie)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Maling list -- should I recreate?
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 21:58:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4l3ta1$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:


>> Being a devout AR8000 fan, I have been wondering what happened to the
>> mailing list.  It moved from one site to another ([e-mail]) but
>> whenever I've tried mailing that in the last few weeks it's failed.

>There is an active mailing list!
>I received several messages this past week.

Greetings,

With respect to the AR8000 list at ml.rpmdp.com I will be putting this
back up come the end of the month once I get back on the net full
time.  Durning my move from MA to DE I had some hardware problems and
have been slow to get things rolling again.

If someone else has started, restarted the list please let me know so
I don't duplicate the new list.  No need for that.  If the other list
is just a temp thing waiting for me to get things rolling then also
let me know.

Again, the [e-mail] should be back at the end of April.

Cheers!!!

Rob McKenzie
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:17 1996
From: ME <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: bc220/890 WHICH ONE?
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 08:46:26 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hello,
    I was interested in either buying the bc220 or the bc890. The bc220
doesn't get the 216-400 MHz UHF Aircraft Band. I was wondering if this
was a very important band and should I spend the money. I am in the
Atlanta area.
                                   Thanks in advance.
                                     [e-mail]

p.s. E-Mail me if it is not a problem, thank you


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Atkins)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC9000XLT Sensitivity
Date: 14 Apr 1996 10:35:51 -0500
Message-ID: <4kr60n$[e-mail]>

There has been some talk in this group lately about the BC9000XLT versus
other units, and something was mentioned a while back about sensitivity.
I am wondering if anyone else besides the original poster has had
problems with the 9000's sensitivity.  I suppose I am too much of a
newbie to make any comments on that and further, I really don't have much
to compare it to other than a BC200XLT.  Could someone give a good
definition of sensitivity as it relates to scanners, and then compare the
BC9000XLT's sensitivity with other radios in its class like the RS 2035
or 2006 or whatever.

Bottom line from my emotional side:  Don't tell me my radio ain't
sensitive, dammit, I spent $400 on it and I love it.

Thanks,
T



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:19 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT Sensitivity
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 03:03:08 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kr60n$[e-mail]> <4ku1s2$[e-mail]> <4l0v9n$[e-mail]>

Bob Raymond wrote:
...
>
> While there are differences between the BC9000XLT and the BC8500XLT, I
> think the receiver section is essentially the same.. Mine suffers from
> severe lack of sensitivity and connecting an outside scanner antenna
> often makes the situation worse..
> for whatever strange reason..
>
> Bob,=========
Hi,Bob...
Chances are, if connecting to an outside antenna makes your sensitivity
seem worse, it's overloading the front end, causing 'desense'. It's hard
to say this with any certainty, because I don't know your exact situation,
but that's a fair guess.
Are you in an urban area? Often, scanners there can be overloaded with
a good outside antenna.
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (John W. Bolinger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Bearcat 250xlt
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 01:32:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4krulh$[e-mail]>

Anyone know where I can get a Bearcat 250xlt?   I have one need
another



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dayglo)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best PC Software for AR8000
Date: 17 Apr 1996 01:04:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4l1g3c$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

>I have a AOR AR8000 and would like to buy a PC - Software for it. But
>witch should I buy. There are so much !
>
>Pls. tell me your expiriences with differen software packages. Thanks.

The only S/W to purchace is Radio Manager for Windows by Ben Saladino

Ben Saladino
660 West Oak Street
Hurst TX 76053-5526
[phone]
[e-mail]
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Ben_Saladino/

I was unable to get Scan Star for Windows to do anything on my computer withou
t
it crashing.  I never used ScannerWear by RCSI but would not even use it if it

were free for it is majorly copy protected.  After something like 3 or 5
installs you have to get a new disk from them.  I guess that they never heard
of upgrading/crashing computers.



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:22 1996
From: "Oliver P. Timme" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Best PC Software for AR8000
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 17:15:48 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi all

I have a AOR AR8000 and would like to buy a PC - Software for it. But
witch should I buy. There are so much !

Pls. tell me your expiriences with differen software packages. Thanks.

--
**************************************************
* Oliver P. Timme        *             SERCON AG *
* [e-mail]       * Services & Consulting *
**************************************************
*       http://www.sercon.ch/aussie/             *
**************************************************


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Price)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best scanner antenna for apartment.
Date: 17 Apr 1996 05:11:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4l1uig$[e-mail]>
References: <4ks758$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

: someplace inside your apartment to place one of these discones (and
: assuming the apartment is not a dead zone for radio waves) you could
: give it a try.  Alternatively, you could place one on a small mast and
: place it in the corner of your balcony when you wish to scan.


 I read a review of this on a web page somewhere saying the base was not
very good. Given my past experiences with Radio Shack products I tend to
stay away. However, I think I am going to take your advice on this one.
Is there a way I can improve on the base of the discone. If I remember
correctly (correct me if I am wrong), having a better base will focus
more energy onto the elements.
 What about grounding it? I noticed my 3 foot magnetic antenna (Hustler)
works okay in my apartment but *terrific* when placed on my car. Should I
somehow take advantage of a cold water pipe with the discone?
  Thanks for the great response and post!

Aaron Price
Ovaltine web page - http://www.shore.net/~flashbyt/ovaltine/



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Bernazzani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best scanner antenna for apartment.
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 00:42:08 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ks758$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l1uig$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Aaron Price) wrote:

Aaron,


>Is there a way I can improve on the base of the discone. If I remember
>correctly (correct me if I am wrong), having a better base will focus
>more energy onto the elements.
Hmmm... not sure.  The RS discone uses three vertical radiators and
three horizontal radials.  In theory (if it is properly designed) the
radials and radiator elements should work together efficiently.  I'm
not sure how you would modify it to be more efficient.


> What about grounding it? I noticed my 3 foot magnetic antenna (Hustler)
>works okay in my apartment but *terrific* when placed on my car. Should I
>somehow take advantage of a cold water pipe with the discone?
Not needed.  The Mag-Mount is basically a 1/4 wave vertical (or
perhaps 1/2 wave or 5/8 wave) which really requires the use of a
ground plane for it to be efficient (which is perfect use for a car
which is your ground plane).  In your apartment, if you could put it
on a metal shelf or metal bookcase you might get some improvement ---
I did when I was using my 1/4 magmount indoors.  The radial rods on
the discone should provide that type of virtual "ground plane" for
this antenna.

>  Thanks for the great response and post!
You're welcome.

Take care,

Dave Bernazzani
N1WSQ

-----------------------------------------
"And after all we're only ordinary men"
    Pink Floyd _Us and Them_
 http://www.tiac.net/users/dber
-----------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:26 1996
From: Art Hardy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Better Solution?
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 19:39:40 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Dave, another solution to your problem would be to use "rear window
defroster rapair glue" Its a condutive paint that comes in a little
bottle. It can be bought at some auto part stores (PEP BOYS) Just dab on
the carbon buttons (wipe with a solvent first), Let dry and its good as
new.

                                            ART


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark E. Daniel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Can anyone answer a scanner mod queston for me??
Date: 15 Apr 96 18:46:47 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kkrep$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (AUSTIN TEK) writes:

>I own the following two scanners:  Uniden Sportcat SC150XLT 100 ch. and

Just courious, what's the difference between a SC-150B and a SC-150XLT?

--
Mark E. Daniel
[e-mail] (online)
[e-mail]
www:http://www.ald.net/~lsi


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:28 1996
From: Tony Dowden <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: CCR708A (Scanner)  -  Am I Alone?
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 15:54:12 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a Standard CCR708A scanner with a built-in spectrum display.
Although its frequency range is somewhat limited (50-905) the
spectrum display has been a real plus in searching for new stuff.

My only complaints are that it's sensitivity, especially on the
spectrum display, are less than I expected, and that there seem
to be no others out there using one.  I'm a hardware hacker at
heart, and I enjoy getting in there and burning something (solder
only - hopefully).  So, are there others out there using this
scanner, and do you have any mods you'd like to share?  I have none
as yet, but I'll happily share whatever I do receive.

Tony


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (David N. Smernoff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Changing Priority Channel of my Pro-37
Date: 14 Apr 1996 03:39:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4kps2a$[e-mail]>
References: <4kp8e9$[e-mail]>

In article <4kp8e9$[e-mail]>,
Sonya Lyles <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Just wondering if the priority channel can be changed on my
>Pro-37 without resetting the scanner and losing all of my stored
>frequencies?
<snip>

        You might want to try hitting program, channel number and then
the priority key.  This works on my PRO 43 and I am pretty sure it was
the same on my PRO 34 (Identical to your PRO 37 except for scan speed).

Hope this helps.

-Dave



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keko Desu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ColtZ28 Question Again
Date: 13 Apr 1996 14:59:17 -0400
Message-ID: <4koti5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Keko Desu)

I've got a preban Colt Z28 mobile/base scanner.  I need the input and
default lockout directions if anyone has them.  Also any info on a good
indoor antenna for it and if anyone knows you can mod this to cellular.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:30 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Computer control on RS scanners
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 03:40:30 GMT

I have a few questions.


1) Are the 2005/2006 2035/2042 the only RS scanners which can easily be
adapted for computer control?  What about handheld ones like the PRO-25?

2) How much do the OS454/OS535 which are installed in the above scanners
cost?

3) How much do you have to spend on software in addition to the cost of
the OS454/OS535 to get basic functionality.

4) Does installing the above require you to do anything risky to the
scanner, such as unsoldering components?




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:31 1996
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jubgh$[e-mail]> <pworrell-1304962233020001@192.0.2.1>
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 12:18:02 GMT

Dave ([e-mail]) wrote:

: But it's not entirely illegal to listen.  It is illegal to INTENTIONALLY
: listen to conversations.  If you just happen to stumble upon them, you
: can't help it.  But it is illegal to divulge any information on your
: stumbling path.

If it were totally illegal to listen, every scanner owner would be
guilty.  It's well-known that even the "blocked" scanners have some
ability to pick up cellular, and some are pretty good at it.  If you just
start scanning frequencies, the chances are real good you're going to
find a cell call somewhere, even though not directly tuned to it.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:33 1996
From: Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?>
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: 14 Apr 1996 12:14:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4kqq6u$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k9s29$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4km5po$[e-mail]>

[e-mail](Marilee smith-noll) wrote:

>   There is a place in Canada that sells a box that goes on a Icom 7100
>that allows you to lock onto a certain preselected phone no. It also
>allows a PC interface to log these calls to disk. without the PC
>interface,with just the 7100 and the box you can follow all handoffs
>from the data channel. I can dig up the name of the place if anyone is
>interested,just e-mail me.   [e-mail]
> PS. IT IS SOLD AS TEST EQUIPMENT.
>

  Yes please, can you tell us what they are asking for it?



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From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave)
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 23:49:48 +0000
Message-ID: <pworrell-1604962349490001@192.0.2.1>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jubgh$[e-mail]> <pworrell-1304962233020001@192.0.2.1> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Arnie B.) wrote:

> Pssst,Dave!
>     How 'bout if someone lights a "joint", but doesn't inhale - INTENTIONALL
Y?
>
> Thanks though, for the legal advice...  :)

Hey, now that's quite different.  The law isn't written to include
accidental frequency encounters.  The dope law is written to drug use,
Period.  It doesn't matter whether you accidentally inhaled, they still
cuff ya'.

>
 -}
>

--
                                      -Dave


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Oleg Melnikov)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Discriminator output in AR-8000
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 18:02:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4l0n5l$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hi 8K folk,

Does anybody know where discriminator output in AR-8000 is located ?
Need diagram or detaild explanation how to find it(output).

Thanks in advance.
Best regards.



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:36 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Michael O'Donnell)
Subject: Does ANYBODY repair Yupiteru radios in the US?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 02:36:27 GMT


Until recently I would have described myself as a satisfied owner
of my Yupiteru MVT7100 and I would have recommended one to anyone
who asked.  However, if my recent experience is any indication,
Yupiteru radios may have one very serious problem:

   !NOBODY WILL REPAIR THE DAMNED THINGS!

Even Mr. Jonathan Clough, a fellow who normally appears to be
very helpful and who posts frequently in this group, has so far
not responded to my emailed requests for information on how I
might get my MVT7100 repaired.  Now, I'm hoping that this is
simply due to email problems, or else to his reluctance to
advise me from across the Atlantic; I certainly hope it isn't
due to his keeping an embarrassed silence about the total lack
of repair options for owners of these radios.

I ask again:  Does anybody perform factory authorized repairs on
Yupiteru radios in the US?  Failing that, what should I worry
about regarding shipping the thing back to Japan for repair?  Or
should I trust some local J.Random radio tech to know what he's
doing?  The recharging circuitry appears to be what's busted -
the unit works just fine with batteries installed - so is the
design of the recharging circuitry standardized to the point
that J.Random radio tech can reverse engineer it?  Them dang
little surface-mount components don't appear to be the sort
that lend themselves to reliable reverse engineering.

Somebody, please - tell me I have some reasonable options here...

Regards,
 ---------------------------------
 Michael O'Donnell     [e-mail]
 ---------------------------------



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Elgin, IL Freq's
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 20:08:44 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kr9gt$[e-mail]>

In article <4kr9gt$[e-mail]>, Joe Sarro
<jsarro> wrote:

>> My dear sweet Aunt has bought a scanner & could use some frequencies
>> besides the basic weather channel!!
>>
>> She lives in Elgin, Illinois.
>>
>> Any Police, Fire, etc will do just fine....
>>
>> Thanks in advance...
>>
>> Joe (Denver, CO)
>>
>>
>> [e-mail]

EPD:  855.2125, 859.9875, 155.130, 156.150
EFD:  460.5750, 460.6250
EPW:  154.0850, 155.8350 (busses)

The new trunked system will be on line later this year:
866.3250, 866.6625, 868.6250, and the 2 Police 800 freqs...

Elgin Comm College:  464.775, 158.460
Elgin USD 46:  151.895
Elgin Twp Hwy Dept:  159.180
Elgin Sanitary Dist 45.28

Kane Co SO:  159.150, 156.150, 158.925, and 155.055 (IREACH)

State Police Elgin Post (District 2):  42.62 Base, 42.68 Mobile, 154.695B/M
155.475  ISPERN, 155.460  SW HF4

Enjoy!!

--
Rich Carlson, N9JIG ([e-mail])
CARMA (Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association) BBS [phone]
PO Box 2681, Glenview IL 60025    SASE for sample newsletter.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:38 1996
From: Joe Sarro <jsarro>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Elgin, IL Freq's
Date: 14 Apr 1996 16:35:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4kr9gt$[e-mail]>

My dear sweet Aunt has bought a scanner & could use some frequencies
besides the basic weather channel!!

She lives in Elgin, Illinois.

Any Police, Fire, etc will do just fine....

Thanks in advance...

Joe (Denver, CO)


[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:39 1996
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 15:20:51 -0700
From: Dennis Webber <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food & Gas Station Frequencies (4/12/96)
References: <[e-mail]>

Robert H. Eisner wrote:
>
> FAST FOOD & GAS STATION FREQUENCY PAIRING
>                                   as of 4/12/96
>
> RESTAURANT                 CUSTOMER (R)    CLERK (I)      LOCATION
>
> Arby's                       30.8400       154.5700      Nationwide

<snip>

Robert, thabks for the list, how were you able to compile it..? (And if
it's a cumulation of several persons observations, how does one add their
frequencies/locations to the list..?)


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:40 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food & Gas Station Frequencies (4/12/96)
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:28:01 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: Chris Van Oosbree <[e-mail]>

Chris Van Oosbree wrote:
>
> On Sun, 14 Apr 1996 15:20:51 -0700, Dennis Webber <[e-mail]>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >Robert, thabks for the list, how were you able to compile it..? (And if
> >it's a cumulation of several persons observations, how does one add their
> >frequencies/locations to the list..?)
>
> You can find a lot of this stuff at
>
> http://www.zianet.com/files/users/kc5kto/generalfrqs/misc/fastfood.frq


You can also try the following URLs for Fast Food Frequencies:

  http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning/Frequencies/handy-info/fastfood.txt
  http://www.panix.com/clay/scanning/Frequencies/handy-info/fast-food.txt
  http://www2.cy-net.net/~kg5ai/freqs/fastfood.html
  http://www.SineWave.com/chelsea/fast.html
  http://www.orst.edu/~varineb/fastfood.htm
  http://www.li.net/~j4dice/scanning_info/fastfood.html
  http://www.zianet.com/files/users/kc5kto/generalfrqs/misc/fastfood.frq
  http://www.shadow.net/~mikef/fast-foo.txt

Bob


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:42 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food Frequencies (updated 4/2/96)
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 08:08:04 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kv8is$c4n$[e-mail]>
To: "[e-mail] or" <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] or wrote:
>
> Why do you keep repeating yourself?

My ISPs NNTP server has been having problems with Postings.  Some
messages were sent several times, because I kept getting NNTP errors
and wasn't sure if the Posting took.  Sorry about that.

I've tried to cancel all of the duplicate messages, but I don't think
that worked either.

Bob


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (tunaman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food Frequencies (updated 4/2/96)
Date: 13 Apr 1996 10:36:05 -0400
Message-ID: <4koe4l$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <4khtor$[e-mail]>, Eric  <jed1@198.4.75.51> wrote:
>Don't take this the wrong way, but... is life so boring that you want to
>spend it listening to hours of, "Do you want fries with that?"
>
>Just wondering...
>
>

        I've often wondered the same thing myself. :)

                        tunaman
                        who's never tuned into a drive-thru freq




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:45 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food-McDonalds Detector
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 23:49:57 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Burke Haworth <[e-mail]>

Burke Haworth wrote:
>
> On the subject of silly uses for scanners, visitors to the Golden
> Horsehoe area of southern Ontario can use their scanners as McDon-
> alds detectors. Just plug in 30.58 and drive around with it in
> the same bank as your police frequencies(or whatever you usually
> listen to)and you can usually lock onto their unmistakable audio
> before you can actually see the golden arches. A few times I've
> been driving on the 401 or around Toronto, etc and my usual
> target's comms were interrupted by "I'll have a Big Mac..."etc.
> I'd forgotten I had the frequency in the bank but I still knew
> when a McDonald's was coming up. I have yet to find a Mcd's around
> here that wasn't using 30.58. So if anyone asks you what good those
> scanner things are, well, NOW you can straighten them out!

Is the frequency paired with 154.4900 for the headset?

Bob


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (J M Apes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: For Sale : Realstic PRO 2006
Date: 15 Apr 1996 23:16:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4kulbi$[e-mail]>

I have a PRO 2006 in excellent condition.  I do not have the original

box but I do have a copy of the manual. $400 or best offer to
[e-mail] and leave messsage



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Formal THANKS! to Bill Cheek.
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 17:02:27 GMT
Message-ID: <317280cd.115286036@192.188.72.19>
References: <4kki4o$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (David Crawford) wrote:

>This is a formal Thank You to Bill Cheek. in reference to
>some keyboard woes on my Pro-43.
>
>Bill, you were correct about just needing to replace the
>rubber keyboard, and not the logic board.

Cool, dude!  It is always nice to save a bundle of bucks, time, and
effort!  Here's hoping the carbon pads on the PCB don't wear off
anytime soon.  Sounds like you're a helluva keypuncher!  :-))

Rgds,


+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Bill Cheek                E-mail: [e-mail]  FidoNet: 1:202/731 |
| 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    |
|        FTP Site:  ftp://ftp.cts.com/pub/bcheek                       |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Formal THANKS! to Bill Cheek.
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 17:05:01 GMT
Message-ID: <31728137.115392481@192.188.72.19>
References: <4kki4o$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Michael Alexander) wrote:

>> This is a formal Thank You to Bill Cheek. in reference to
>> some keyboard woes on my Pro-43.

>> Bill, you were correct about just needing to replace the
>> rubber keyboard, and not the logic board.

>Please direct personal comments to Cheek. The last thing we need is to
>start another flame fest.

He did.  I got 'em.  What was inflammatory there?  Did you read
something into it that I missed?

Doing a little "moderating" these days, are we?   :-)

+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Bill Cheek                E-mail: [e-mail]  FidoNet: 1:202/731 |
| 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    |
|        FTP Site:  ftp://ftp.cts.com/pub/bcheek                       |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (David G. Schmidt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS DTMF decoders
Date: 18 Apr 1996 02:53:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4l4aqo$[e-mail]>

http://www.rain.org/~dschmidt
Two models, both battery operated, 511/512 non-volatile memory, RS232
output. One with 2x16 LCD display.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
( DSchmidt Technologies, Ventura CA     http://www.rain.org/~dschmidt )
( Freq selectors for FME/FM25, DTMF decoders, Email [e-mail] )
-----------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gianotti)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS Radio Shack Pro 43 and Yaesu HT
Date: 14 Apr 1996 12:14:50 -0400
Message-ID: <4kr89q$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gianotti)

RADIO SHACK PRO-43 SCANNER.  Unit comes with leather case and is free of
any blemishes.  Great Radio Shack hand held scanner with 800 MHz (no
cellular). Complete with original boxes and manual.
Will ship COD for $250.00

YAESU FT-209RH.  A classic, but like brand new, 5 watt with included
battery handie talkie.  Comes with PL deck installed, leather case, and 12
volt vehicle adapter cord with filter.  All manuals and factory boxes.
Only $150.00 shipped COD

Contact John, KF9GW via E-mail here or at
[e-mail]
 or fax to [phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:51 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Bearcat 800xlt
Date: 16 Apr 1996 00:50:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4kuqt9$[e-mail]>

I have 6 new in the box BC800xlt with factory cell coverage. Any interest?
Call or E-mail....

=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
      Gradys Radio & Satellite TV
            211 Saco Avenue
    Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064
Tel: [phone]  Fax:[phone]
      E-Mail: [e-mail]
   Primestar/RCA/DishNetwork/FullView
Bringing the future of TV down to earth
++++++++++++++++++ TODAY!+++++++++++++++


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:52 1996
From: [e-mail](Ken M.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,tnn.comm.pager,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Motorola Bravo Pager Programmer
Date: 10 Apr 1996 06:27:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4kfkc8$[e-mail]>
References: <4kdqd0$[e-mail]>

In <4kdqd0$[e-mail]> [e-mail](Ken
M.) writes:
>
>I am selling my last (my original) programmer for Motorola Bravo
>pagers. This portable unit will program capcodes (and various options)
>in the Motorola Bravo pagers, on both pocsag and golay formats. This
>unit is mint and operates on 6 - "AA" batteries for field use.
>
>I have original receipt and instruction manual. Original cost was
>$350.00. Selling now for $225.00. [I'll pay for shipping.]
>
>Please reply e/mail for any additional information and instructions.
>
>These units sell quickly so don't delay!
>
>=KEN=



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andy Domonkos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Pro-43 Scanner
Date: 15 Apr 1996 03:04:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4ksech$[e-mail]>
References: <4kjkcr$[e-mail]>


Ir's sold.



In article <4kjkcr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Subject: FS: Pro-43 Scanner
>Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
>Organization: Express Access Online Communications, Greenbelt, MD USA
>Summary:
>Keywords:
>
>For Sale:
>
>Radio Shack Pro-43 scanner. 200 channels, FULL 800 Mhz coverage (cell
mod
>installed). Excellent condition. With soft protective case, rubber duck
>antenna, 6 Radio Shack heavy duty NiCads, charger, manual and original
>packaging.
>
>$225 includes shipping continental US.
>
>Email if interested.
>
>Andy
>
>[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: RS PRO-34
Date: 16 Apr 1996 00:17:17 -0400
Message-ID: <4kv70d$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)

For Sale:

Used Radio Shack PRO-34 Scanner:

Freq. Coverage:
30-54MHz
108-174MHz
380-512MHz
806-960MHz

Modifications:
-Cellular Coverage Restored (See Freq. Coverage Above)
-Search & Scan Speeds Doubled

Accessories Included:
-Service Manual with Schematics and Tech. Info.
 (Ordered from Radio Shack)
-Original "Rubber Duck" Antenna
-User's Manual

Reason for Selling:
Too many scanners!
This was my first scanner. I purchased a full coverage AOR1000XLT and no
longer need this one. (Although I will miss it, since it is about 1000
times easier to use than the AOR!)

Price: $150


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:55 1996
From: "Mark S. Conway" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Universal M-400 Decoder
Date: 14 Apr 1996 02:02:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4kpmb0$[e-mail]>

Absolutely mint
$315.00 Shipped UPS Ground-Trac



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Gee Wiz Tone Board
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 17:40:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4kr6ct$[e-mail]>
References: <4khne5$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Jeff) wrote:

>Anyone have one of these Ge tone eliminator boards in their scanner.

>I have sent one of our BC 9000 to have one installed.

>This is suppose to work on the Ge trunking sysytem with allthe tones.

  Is this the SA-78 board?  Someone was talking about this at a local
scanner meeting.  He said it works great.  It detects the first tone
and the scanner continues scanning.

                Jerry



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:58 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.antiques.radio+phono,sci.electronics.design
Subject: Get into SSTV
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 07:24:05 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

The following Amiga hardware and software items are for sale at Best,
somewhat reasonable, offer:


    ----------------------> Hardware <----------------------------

Amiga 1OOO 512 K on board memory, $50 plus from $7 to $13 for shipping,
extra df1: drive $40

Magnavox RGB and NSTC color monitor $125

AVT-used for slow scan amateur TV $110

NO COD, check first, references provided.
I do not screw anyone and no one screws me.
I have had 10 offers to buy the Amiga over the last year and refused 5
of them because the buyer really did not understand what an Amiga was
(the other 5 never sent any money, they just said "I'll take it)."

   .-.                                                               .-.
  /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
 /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
           `-'                                               `-'





From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:26:59 1996
From: "Mark S. Conway" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Golay / Pocsag Frequencies ?
Date: 14 Apr 1996 13:30:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4kqul3$[e-mail]>

I have the Universal M-400 w/ my 2035 and am locked on several
paging systems but no data translations.
Any ideas?
Are there any frequencies that you are getting hits on?
I am located in Southeastern Mass, Nantucket Island ....



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:00 1996
From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Golay / Pocsag Frequencies ?
Date: 15 Apr 1996 06:00:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4ksomg$[e-mail]>
References: <4kqul3$[e-mail]>

"Mark S. Conway" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I have the Universal M-400 w/ my 2035 and am locked on several
>paging systems but no data translations.
>Any ideas?
>Are there any frequencies that you are getting hits on?
>I am located in Southeastern Mass, Nantucket Island ....

Anyone decoding "Flex" yet?  I am not interested in listening to or
otherwise monitoring it myself...just curious.





From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick Lew)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Hand-held scanner Nicad batteries??
Date: 15 Apr 1996 00:52:20 -0400
Message-ID: <4kskm4$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Rick Lew)

I have been using Radio Shack's standard 'AA' NiCads in my PRO-51, same
set for almost 2 years with great performance. About 12 hours of usage per
charge.
The PRO-51 also allows for "in unit" charging so I don't have to take them
out to charge them.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:01 1996
From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Hey!  I found NEW 200XLT's for sale!
Date: 14 Apr 1996 21:35:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4krr2s$de$[e-mail]>

The BC200XLT, which came out in 1987, can only receive 800MHz (including
cellular) in 12.5kHz steps. Just for your info. -)
:-)


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (John)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How Does Cordless Work?
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 15:31:22 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <4kn48g$[e-mail]>
References: <4k6m2j$[e-mail]> <4k7c1i$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Paul Opitz) wrote:

>John ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: I'm considering buying a cordless phone setup for home, but I'm a bit
>: worried that other nearby hand-helds, using the same frequencies,
>: might be able to activate my base set and use my number.
>
>: Can someone explain exactly how (if at all) cordless phone technology
>: prevents that from happening?

>Your concern was very real when cordless phones were first introduced.
>Virtually all cordless phones sold today pass a security code between
>the handset and the base prior to the start of a call. If the handset
>does not send the right code, the base does not allow access to the
>line. In addition, many also include a feature (called COM-LOCKtm
>on RadioShack units) that prevents ANY call if the handset is actually
>sitting in the base. On most models, the security code is reset to a new
>code every time the handset is returned to the base, and they typically
>have 65,536 or more codes (i.e. a random 16-bit number).

Thanks for that info, Paul.

I'm looking at all possible ways that an outsider might be able to
break into any unit that I buy. Suppose he were to record the digital
code that my handheld transmitted at startup, then transmitted a very
strong signal with loud audio on the same frequency, preventing my
equipment from communicating the new code. Would he then be able to
activate my base set at a future time, using that same code? (Assuming
that the unit didn't have COM-LOCKtm).

(They don't call me paranoid for nothing!  :-)  )

>More to worry about than someone using your line is someone hearing your
>phone call. Legalities notwithstanding, I know of no scanner sold that
>cannot pick up cordless phone calls made on standard 46/49 MHz phones.
>You can virtually eliminate the possibility of this happening by getting
>a 900 MHz Digital phone. You will pay 3-5 times as much as a standard
>analog phone, but you gain privacy, better range, better audio, and
>(usually) longer off-base battery life,

Thanks Paul - I'll check out those types.



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:04 1996
From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: I need advice
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 09:19:44 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kh7ep$[e-mail]>

Richard Lee wrote:
>
> I am a brand new private pilot looking for a handheld receiver
> that includes the frequencies used in general aviation applications
> (118-134MHz).  I have tried looking through this newsgroup and others for
> a used receiver in the $100 range, but get lost in all of the terms I am unf
amiliar with.
> Is this the group to look for these things?  Does anyone have
> what I am looking for or know of anyone that does?  I would greatly
> appreciate any help I can get.
>
>

Most all moder scanners sold in the US and Canada have civilian aircraft
coverage (118-136).  Only the really inexpesive ones might leave off VHF
air (less than $130 new).  You'll be fairly safe with any used scanner,
just ask about VHF air before buying - although $100 is on the low end.
$150 -$170 would probably be more realistic (no pun intended).
--

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


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mickey Adams)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: I wanna modify my pro-51!
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 22:28:52 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kesq2$[e-mail]>

On 9 Apr 1996 23:45:06 GMT, Jesse Royall <[e-mail]> wrote:

Hey Jesse!
I am the proud owner of a PRO-51 (12A3). Please send me the
Modification information I would need to scan the cell freqs.

Thanks,

Mickey


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: indy racing league
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 23:30:27 +0000
Message-ID: <pworrell-1704962330280001@192.0.2.1>
References: <4l32ca$[e-mail]>

In article <4l32ca$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail](Mike Montgomery ) wrote:

> cany anyone help me find the scanner frequecies for the new Indy racing
> league?
> mike montgomery ([e-mail])

Sure can

      Officials         935.1375  935.1500  468.7000
      Track Maintenance 463.2125

 2    Eddie Cheever     464.2625
 3    Scott Brayton     468.4375
 4    Richie Hearn      461.4875
 5    Arie Luyendyk     461.4625
 7    Eliseo Salazar    461.3875
 9    Stephen Gregoire  464.7625
11    Mike Groff        468.9375  461.3875
12    Buzz Calkins      469.6875
14    Davey Hamilton    463.9875
16    Johnny Parsons    461.5125
17    Stan Wattles      464.7125
18    John Paul Jr.     Radioless
20    Tony Stewart      467.7625
21    Roberto Guerrero  461.8125
25    Dave Kudgrave     None Assigned Yet
33    Michele Alboreto  462.0875
41    Scott Sharp       461.8375
54    Robbie Buhl       461.2375
75    Johnny O'Connel   None Assigned Yet
90    Lyn St. James     466.1875
91    Buddy Lazier      464.6250

--
                                      -Dave


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sam Dunham)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Info OptoScan 535
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 07:45:33
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kgvk6$[e-mail]>

In article <4kgvk6$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mi
chael Alexander) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
>Subject: Re: Info OptoScan 535
>Date: 10 Apr 1996 18:45:26 GMT

>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
>says...
>>
>>I bought a Radio Shack Pro-2035 last year. It is working very well and
>>have given me lots of pleasant listening. I now want to buy the OptoScan
>>535 computer interface from Optoelectronics. What I want to know if it
>>as good as what the paperwork say it is? Does anyone use it and are
>>there any hidden problems with it.
>>
>>Thx
>>Johan Lehmann
>>[e-mail]

>I installed the OS535 in my PRO2042 about two months ago and I'm quite please
d
>with it (just as pleased as when I bought the OS456 for my PRO2006, in fact).

>If you want computer-controlled scanning, this is the only way to go.
>Installing it was fairly straightforward--it takes about an hour. Most of the

>time you'll spend cutting the back of the scanner, using a nibbler (about $12

>from Rat Shack), to accommodate the interface. The real key is purchasing
>software that does everything that you want. I use Probe 2.0 and I recommend
it
>highly. Among its many features is the ability to use "pipeline tuning," whic
h
>increases the scanning speed (up to 80 CPS is possible, according to the Prob
e
>people, although I haven't seen anything like that). Get the readily availabl
e
>unlcokc code and you get cellular to boot.

Probe and Scan*Star apparently are the only commercial applications that do
pipelined tuning with the 535. The reason that you don't see 80 CPS on the 535

is that it's only capable of about 60. I know the Opto literature says 80, but

that number was based upon measurements that didn't take into account some
important facts about how the synthesizer in the 2042/2035 works. If you go
faster than about 60, you will miss signals.

Scan*Star for WIndows operates the 535 right at 60 CPS, and it uses pipelined
tuning.

-Sam-



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael W. Woolverton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Kansas City (MO&KS) Area Freqs
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 08:31:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4l5cgr$[e-mail]>

Greetings from Athens, Greece!!

Does anyone have a fairly current list of Kansas City area freqs???  I
would appreciate a copy.

Thanks in advance.

Pse reply to:

[e-mail]  OR  [e-mail]

Mike
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike Woolverton, MSG, USAF, (Ret.)  |"Believe in yourself-that you, even
Amateur Radio:   SV0AC/WB0ZPW       | you, can do some of the work God
Packet address:  [e-mail] | would like done, and that unless
Internet:     [e-mail] | you do it, it will remain undone."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:10 1996
From: Jack Burgin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 21:52:39 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kov35$[e-mail]>
To: DLM <[e-mail]>

The last time I checked only a few states expressly prohibited all
mobile scanner reception.  I seem to recall that Oklahoma
expressly prohibited the use of scanners in order to violate the law.  I
also think that most any state could make a case under general
obstruction of justice statutes against the use of scanners to evade the
law.

Since I am a lawyer, I must add that this is ** not** to be construed as
legal advice.  Besides, I haven't given you good enough information on
the subject anyway.

I'll see if I can find something more definite.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Larkin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 23:50:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world
References: <4kod1m$[e-mail]>


JC>Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
JC>portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
JC>and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
JC>it's illegal.

Go to your local county law library and ask them to help you find the
law on scanners and read it for yourself.

■ CMPQwk 1.42 1174 ■Madness takes its toll.  Please have exact change


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 23:52:28 +0000
Message-ID: <pworrell-1604962352290001@192.0.2.1>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kub4s$[e-mail]> <4l0k5h$[e-mail]>

> : >Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
> : >portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
> : >and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
> : >it's illegal.

Well, call your local police dispatcher and ask them.  They usually can
find out within minutes about a law or ordinance for you.

--
                                      -Dave


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:12 1996
From: Richard Paschal <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: 16 Apr 1996 10:08:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4l0k5h$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kub4s$[e-mail]>

Digs <[e-mail]> wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Daron) says:
: >
: >Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
: >portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
: >and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
: >it's illegal.

:   Good move talk to the guys who break the law the most!!!
:
:   Try this, Go to the Library and look it up.

It always amazes me that legal questions are asked here.  Go ask a
communications lawyer.

Richard
--
---------------------
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:13 1996
From: [e-mail](Ken M.)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: 17 Apr 1996 00:44:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4l1esv$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kub4s$[e-mail]> <4l0k5h$[e-mail]>

In <4l0k5h$[e-mail]> Richard Paschal
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Digs <[e-mail]> wrote:
>: In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Daron)
says:
>: >
>: >Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
>: >portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
>: >and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
>: >it's illegal.
>
>:   Good move talk to the guys who break the law the most!!!
>:
>:   Try this, Go to the Library and look it up.
>
>It always amazes me that legal questions are asked here.  Go ask a
>communications lawyer.
>
>Richard
>--
>---------------------
>[e-mail]


I believe his question was appropriate, after all this is a scanner
posting group. The answer to the question is: it depends on what
state you are in.

Maryland it is OK.

New York and New Jersey does not allow it unless you are
a fireman, police officer or hold a current amateur license.

We just went over this about two months ago I am surprised
someone hasn't posted the 50 state list!

=KEN+


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Greg Miller)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Messed-up Keypad mod!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 19:06:36 -0100

Hello fellow scanner nuts, here is a good one for you...

I was trying to get my Radio Shack Pro-46 into test mode by pushing the
2,9, l\o button.  As I turned it on, the only thing that it did was
give me 0 channels to scan through, and the keypad didn't work!  It was
reset easily by turning it off, but does anyone know how to get it into
test mode?  And secondly, what is the point of getting this particular
radio into test mode anyway?

Please e-mail me at my new net address, I hope it works!

[e-mail]

thanks!




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:15 1996
From: David Adkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mods For Radio Shack PRO41?
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 96 22:50:00 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kk43r$[e-mail]>


In Article<4kk43r$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> write:
> Path:
dns.ianet.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!miwok!imci4!newsfeed.inte
r
netmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!news
> From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey Schacher)
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
> Subject: Mods For Radio Shack PRO41?
> Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 23:21:45 GMT
> Organization: Mid-Plains Internet, Inc.
> Lines: 2
> Message-ID: <4kk43r$[e-mail]>
> NNTP-Posting-Host: 206.68.49.153
> X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82
>
> Wanted any info on mods For a Radio Shack PRO41 Handheld Scanner
>
Try checking the following site for most RS PRO scanner modes:

http://www.zianet.com/files/users/kc5kto/mods

Good luck!


David Adkins
West Virginia Hillbilly!!!



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:16 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: More baby monitor freqs?
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 18:34:21 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4km1jd$[e-mail]>
To: Ukfan1a <[e-mail]>

Ukfan1a wrote:
>
> I know the 3 main baby monitor frequencies, but I've been getting some
> things that sound like them in other 49 mhz frequencies.  How many
> licensed baby mont. freqs. are there, and what are they?
>
> Also, are there any frequencies for household intercoms?  Or those
> wireless household paging intercom systems?
>
> Thanks!

The baby room monitor frequencies are:

 49.830 49.845 49.860 49.875 49.890

Most household intercoms operate through the house electrical wiring and
operate in the 150 - 300 Khz range.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert E. Edmunds)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: More Duff and PJB antics :(
Date: 17 Apr 1996 02:35:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4l1lcl$[e-mail]>
References: <4kfrm8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <316e95bb.85119700@192.188.72.19> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Robert E. Edmunds)


Glenn Hansen ([e-mail]) writes:
> It is remarkable that a jackass can come on to rec.radio.scanner,  start
> crying about his Fido problems and presto, the little net monkeys crawl
> out of the woodwork and support such nonsense. What a pile of crap.
>
> Duff, take your fido problems somewhere else, rec.radio.scanner isn't the
> place.
>
> PJB, it seems to be time to have your prescription refilled. The mental case

> kiddies music teacher is having a melt down, again.  You got your liar ass
> kicked over the Moss deal and now you are sniffing the backside again.
>
> Quite frankly, I don't care if Bill Cheek is the biggest horses ass in the
> world. The one fact remains,  Cheek has yet to start any of this garbage.
> Moss, Duff and PJB just seem to have to start this BS and then cry because
> Cheek is so forward in his replies. Seems he has the right to treat  the
> little kiddies anyway he wants. After all they asked to dance.
> PJB is clueless about scanners and along with Duff they have contributed ZER
O
> to rec.radio.scanner. Go figure.
>

    OH JEEZ........and you call THIS contributing to the group.  Cripes,
just ignore them and once they realize that nobody really cares, they'll
disappear, just like last time.


--
*****************************************************************************
 "Huukd on foniks wourked fer me!!"
                                      -R. Edmunds ([e-mail])
******************************************************************************


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: More Duff and PJB antics :(
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 08:46:37 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kfrm8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <316e95bb.85119700@192.188.72.19> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

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

> It is remarkable that a jackass can come on to rec.radio.scanner,  start
> crying about his Fido problems and presto, the little net monkeys crawl
> out of the woodwork and support such nonsense. What a pile of crap.
>
> Duff, take your fido problems somewhere else, rec.radio.scanner isn't the
> place.
>
> PJB, it seems to be time to have your prescription refilled. The mental case

> kiddies music teacher is having a melt down, again.  You got your liar ass
> kicked over the Moss deal and now you are sniffing the backside again.
>
> Quite frankly, I don't care if Bill Cheek is the biggest horses ass in the
> world. The one fact remains,  Cheek has yet to start any of this garbage.
> Moss, Duff and PJB just seem to have to start this BS and then cry because
> Cheek is so forward in his replies. Seems he has the right to treat  the
> little kiddies anyway he wants. After all they asked to dance.
> PJB is clueless about scanners and along with Duff they have contributed ZER
O
> to rec.radio.scanner. Go figure.
>
>
> grh
>

What is also remarkable is how predictable you are. Any time anybody makes
a disparaging remark about Bill Cheek, you show up to defend him. Seems
what we have here is one net monkey jabbering about the other net monkeys,
eh? I was curious to see what you have contributed to rec.radio.scanner
since your last appearance in support of Cheek so I ran your name through
Altva Vista. What do you think turned up. Nada? Zippo. Nary a contribution
to this group. Go figure. Not surprising, a quick read of your posts in
other newsgroups shows a repeated willingness to insult people and an
overt reluctance to contribute.
>

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:20 1996
From: Mark Schoonover <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300, help
Date: 17 Apr 1996 18:24:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4l3d0k$[e-mail]>
References: <4kv4pn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

I also have a question on the Mortorola Radius P100. It
has a thin antenna, and I got a good look at the unit
from the receptionist, but there wasn't any label
on it. I've been scanning from the car to find
the freq, no antenna in autostore mode, but have had
no luck. Any pointers??

TIA

Mark

--
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mark Schoonover -- KA6WKE                   E-Mail: [e-mail]
San Diego, CA
   Kenwood R-1000, BC2500XLT, PK232MBX/JVFAX, 66' Indoor Dipole
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~





From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Rothermel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Motorola Radius GP300, help
Date: 16 Apr 1996 03:39:35 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4kv4pn$[e-mail]>

Okay, I know this is probobly posted in the wrong newsgroup, but I need
help with a Motorola Radius GP300...
What is the freq/s that this can transmit  on ?
What is its Wattage ?
What is its range ?

Thanks for any help in any direction...

Mike Rothermel
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:21 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mystery Frequency - NY/NJ Area
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 96 16:38:15 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have reports of a military or federal frequency in use on 141.275 in the
NY/NJ area - very stong signal - can anyone tell me what it is they hear and
the types of comms passed?



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:22 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mystery Frequency - NY/NJ Area
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 14:28:07 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> I have reports of a military or federal frequency in use on 141.275 in the
> NY/NJ area - very stong signal - can anyone tell me what it is they hear and
> the types of comms passed?


Not listed in the FCC master frequency list.

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED DENVER FEDS FREQ!!!   QUICK!!!
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 20:23:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4kjpn2$[e-mail]>
References: <4kdijb$[e-mail]>

Try local FBI channels and:

US MARSHALS  (Dept. of Justice)

163.8125 In  (3a PL)  / 163.2 Out

163.8125 In  /  164.6  Out

170.8 In  /  162.175 Out

170.85 In /  162.7875 Out

163.2  Car to Car
162.7875  Car to Car


Uncle T.





[e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX) wrote:

>
>--the hearing for timothy mcvaigh and terry nichols is starting at 9am
>today....i want to listen to the feds scrambling all around, but the denver
>P.D. freq is VERY quit!!!!  it's 152.6700
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
> from jayson




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:24 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Dallal)
Subject: Re: New Pro 43 with Cell
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 20:20:56 GMT

Steve Kendall ([e-mail]) wrote:
: - This radio has only been out of the box to have the cell
:   modification done and is still under warranty from radio shack

Sounds like a contradition.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:25 1996
From: Steve Kendall <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Pro 43 with Cell
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 12:11:02 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

New Pro 43 with the cell phone modification done
- This radio is new and still in the box with all accessories
- This radio has only been out of the box to have the cell modification done a
nd is still under
  warranty from radio shack
  asking price $ 350.00 or Best Ofer
  if interested call steve @ 905-434-7984 or E-mail [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Todd Mcgovern)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NJ State Police/Garden State Parkway?
Date: 16 Apr 1996 03:19:22 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4kv3jq$[e-mail]>


For about a year now the New Jersey State Police Troop E, Garden State
Parkway
have relocate their communications traffic from VHF High (154.905 & 155.
505)
to 800meg. truncked.  Recently I picked up a copy of Scanner Planner, by
Metro Concepts, Third Edition and they listed the following freq's. that
are
used by the NJSP. GSP, Troop E.

After listening for a while the traffic was not consistent with the NJSP,

GSP.  Does anyone have another other information on this subject?

851.3375 - North
852.1625 - South
852.7375 - North
852.8125 - Toll Booths
853.8625 - South
856.4625 - North
857.4625 - North
858.4625 - North
859.4625 - North
860.4625 - North
856.9625 - North
857.9625 - North
858.9625 - North
859.9625 - North
860.9625 - North
857.2125 - North
858.2125 - North
859.2125 - North
860.2125 - North
856.7125 - Central
857.7125 - Central
858.7125 - Central
859.7125 - Central
860.7125 - Central
856.4375 - South
857.4375 - South
859.4375 - South
860.4375 - South
856.9375 - South
857.9375 - South
858.9375 - South
859.9375 - South
860.9375 - South



-
  TODD MCGOVERN  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rob McKenzie)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Opinions Wanted: dressler ara-2000 Active Antenna
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 22:08:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4l3trf$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any experience with the Dressler ARA-2000 Active
VHF/UHF Antenna?

I'm looking for good and bad experiences.

        o What is the physical size of this antenna?
        o If it's small enough, will it work in a closet or attic?

Most importantly, is it worth it's listed price of 279.95 (incl
shipping).

I've seen it advertised in US Scanner News (this month on page 19).

Thanks in advance for your info.  Please email vice posting, I'll
compile and post a synopses<sp?> when I get responses.

Cheers!!!



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:27 1996
From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: phl.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Pa State Police Freq.
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 00:53:13 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

F-06 Channel E Dispatch - Green - 154.695B/156.150M

Can anyone verify that the moblel frequency is correct, I have had
154.905 for the longest time and have seen this new mobel req on some
internet lists.

Thank you.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:28 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PD program address?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 14 Apr 96 16:45:30 -0500

I had downloaded the PD-102 program once and erased it on accident.  I
have forgeten the address where I got it and was wondering if someone
could send me the address. Thanks in advance.
Darrell [e-mail]
BITNET          [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PLEASE Help me In ATLANTA!!!
Date: 16 Apr 1996 07:58:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4kvjui$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

For an extensive (1000 annotated entries) list of confirmed frequencies
in the Atlanta area, download -

     ftp://oak.oakland.edu  /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/  atlanta.freq
  or
     CompuServe  Hamnet Lib 2  ATL-AR.ZIP

                                                       /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:30 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Powering a BC200xlt from car...
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 20:38:11 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>


Hello,
I use mine in the car all of the time. If it's in the car I keep it
plugged it. If I leave it in for a week or so I will just unplug it and
do a max drain on the battery. One thing you may wish to do is get rid of
the 15 second turn off on the light. I modified mine to stay on all of
the time, it's great at night.

==============================================================================
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] Thu Apr 18 15:27:31 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO 2035
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 01:19:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4kpg6d$[e-mail]>

I just got a RS PRO 2035 today,and I would like any info about this
scanner like MODS or likes or dislikes, tips and tricks.
Is there a computer interface for it?
How  can I restore the missing 800 freqs?


Thanks in advance, Jeff

Jeff Norman
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard E Sgrignoli)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2004 & Radio Shack
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 96 04:25:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4kv7g1$[e-mail]>

PRO-2004

Took scanner to Radio Shack for repair; was informed they no longer support
or repair.  I find this hard to believe, but want to check with other
scanning enthusiasts to see whether anyone has experienced similar
responses.

The volume of the scanner (both speaker and external speaker) has gotten
quite low (almost inaudible).  Need it repaired if possible.  If Radio Shack
does NOT repair PRO-2004 any longer, any good references for other repair
facility?

Much appreciate it!

Thanks.

Respond to [e-mail] (in Hawaii)


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: pro-43 can't get 452.63 MHz
Date: 17 Apr 1996 14:54:28 -0400
Message-ID: <4l3ep4$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
Chris Van Oosbree <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I have a pro-43 scanner.  There is one particular frequency in my area
>that I am interested in monitoring.  452.630 Mhz.  However, the pro-43
>only monitors 452.625 when I put this particular one in.  Is there any
>way to get around this?

Just what you're doing. The IF passband on most scanners is wide enough
that you can get decent results by tuning a few KHz off. Other than that,
the channel increments are burned into the PRO-43 firmware and can't be
altered.


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


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Evan Morris)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-62 vs. BC 230xlt
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 16:05:39 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


I am new to scanning and am interested in buying a decent handheld
scanner.  At the moment, I'm trying to decide between the RS Pro-62
and the BC 230xlt.  I am leaning toward the Pro-62 because I live in
New York City and the triple-conversion might help with interference
from powerful signals on nearby channels.

Any opinions would be appreciated.  My main interest for the unit will
be police, fire & air, not cellular.



----
Evan Morris
[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:35 1996
From: violator <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: You've got Questions. We've got answers
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 23:04:24 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g602j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gu1vr$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4hnasm$[e-mail]> <4i4066$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4int1r$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Trust me, they do not have answers. Just your phone number & address.
What do you expect from someone makin less than the kid at McDonalds?
Bill Cheek?


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: rec.radio.cheek.whine
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 17:07:17 GMT
Message-ID: <317281e4.115565278@192.188.72.19>
References: <[e-mail]>

Brian Varine <[e-mail]> wrote:


>GET THIS CHEEK FLAMING OFF THE NEWSGROUP!

>I don't care if the guy is a jerk or a saint. It's useless banter.

I'm neither one.  Just a handy target for sickos, slimeballs,
vagrants, weenies, and envy.  <Yawn.........>  It's an age-old story.


+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
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From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: rec.radio.cheek.whine
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 17:08:59 GMT
Message-ID: <3172824e.115671448@192.188.72.19>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Dennis Webber <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Sorry. It won't happen again. (Even if the guy continues to act like a
>jerk.)

Bear with me as I seek adjectives for your behavior.  I'm in a
quandary insofar as picking among 40 or 50 that popped up out of my
thesaurus.


+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
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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    |
|        FTP Site:  ftp://ftp.cts.com/pub/bcheek                       |
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From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dr. Galakowitz)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanner ?'s  Used for 200-250?
Date: 15 Apr 1996 15:30:17 -0400
Message-ID: <4ku849$[e-mail]>

I am looking for a used handheld, continuous coverage scanner for around $250.
I have seen Icom R-1s, AOR 1000s and 1500s, that fit these requirements.
Should I go with one of these, or should I save for a MVT-7100 or AOR 8000?
I go to school in the UP of MI, and live near ST. Paul, MN if this makes any
difference.  Any opinions would be appreciated.  Also, if you have any of thes
e
scanners for sale, please email me.  Thank you.


Derek Bach
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:39 1996
From: Ted F <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.antiques.radio+phono,sci.electronics.design
Subject: Re: Selling out of ham radio
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 15:04:37 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l0o2u$[e-mail]>

Nathan Ryan Gingras wrote:
>
> Burt Fisher ([e-mail]) wrote:
> :
> : I am bored with the hobby.
> :
> I don't think the hams will be sad to see you go, but that's because you
> think for yourself... noone wants that in ham radio!
>
> I sold all my ham junk too! I am just plain SICK of ham radio!
>
> Congratulations from Nate.It's a shame you've given up on ham radio.  There'
s a growing movement to modernize this
aging service.  Instead of giving up, maybe you could help forge the future.
Just a
thought...
Ted F.
N3SQY


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:40 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.antiques.radio+phono,sci.electronics.design
Subject: Selling out of ham radio
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 07:22:57 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

                         C O M P L E T E  S T A T I O N

I am selling my entire station as one package. See it, test it, buy it.

Icom 751 with CW filters, RC-10 keypad,

Icom 2KL Solid state 5OO watt amplifier

Icom AT-500 automatic tuner

Cushcraft A3 Beam

Alliance Ham rotor

40 foot crank up tower

$3000 cash and I do mean cash. It all works and it is all connected.

I am bored with the hobby.





From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:40 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: sensitivity
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 21:30:43 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I had heard that the AOR8000 was the best radio -  handheld or base units
combined. Is the Bearcat 9000xlt now the top dog??
andy.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (heglowstein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: sensitivity
Date: 16 Apr 1996 15:13:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4l0de5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
: I had heard that the AOR8000 was the best radio -  handheld or base units
: combined. Is the Bearcat 9000xlt now the top dog??
: andy.

It depends on your use. I had an 8000 and thought it was a waste of
money. Compared to my Pro2006 it was near deaf. I have near a dozen
radios of various types, and the *best* of them would probably
be the 2006, although I'm fond of several of the handhelds as well.


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brad Farris)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Speech inversion software?
Date: 14 Apr 1996 04:16:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4kpu76$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Mark Fuller says...

>Does any one know of software for speech inversion
>encoding/decoding. Looking for sound-blaster compatible windows based
>software.

Try GoldWave - it'll do speech inversion and a lot of other cool stuff as
well. Readily available by ftp or bbs download, or on any of the CD-ROMs
that have Windows stuff.

Brad Farris
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: The answer to PjB's Behavior
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 06:46:29 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

On Fri, 5 Apr 1996, PjB wrote:

> Date: Fri, 05 APR 1996 16:28:37 -0800
> From: PjB <[e-mail]>
> Newgroups: soc.support.depression.treatment
> Subject: How're you doing with Luvox?
>
> Started on Luvox about 3 weeks ago, and I think I may have found the one!
> As effective as prozac for me, without the dreaded insomnia. Anyone else
> having luck with it? Or not?
>


Pretty much answers my questions.


grh


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dr. Kenneth R. Overly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Tour DuPont freqs?
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 19:11:53 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

The Tour DuPont is coming to town next month and I'd like to catch the
action.  Does anyone know the freqs that the caravan and officials
will be using.

Post to the group or Email them to me.

Thanks in advance.

Ken
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr. CodeGrabber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Tracking Cell phones
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 20:52:44 central
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>



Okay its been a long time since checking into this newsgroup but I was
wondering if there was any new information on tracking cell phones???


I want to monitor phones based on esn/min information.

I own a Pro-2006 but do not want to  mod the scanner.
I own a Pro-43 but to not want to mod the scanner.

So Should I buy a OKI 900?

Did anyone ever modify Celltracker to work on AMPS??

Peace from Canada.

Any information will help!


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:46 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trade: BC200XLT for PRO 2004,5,6
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 07:41:54 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4jheeo$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4kkc1h$[e-mail]>

On Fri, 12 Apr 1996, Richard Ridgeway wrote:

> Brian Varine <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> >On 29 Mar 1996 [e-mail] wrote:
> >> Want to trade BC200XLT new in box or PRO 2004,5,6 or nice SW receiver.
> >Geez, what a deal!
> >I'll trade mine for a 2006 too! In fact, I'd be willing to settle for an
> >AOR 8K;-) For a AOR 8K/Scout combo I'll trade the 200XLT *AND* a Pro-38. My

> >200XLT has the cell mod, light mod, and battery mod!
> >Don't everyone flood my mailbox, this offer won't last long:-)
>
> Floods a comin!!!  WOW my AR8K for a 200XLT.  OOHH, I can't wait a
> sofisticated rcvr with interface capabilities for a basic BC rcvr.  Oh
> Boy, the excitment level is really high now!!!  What fun I'll have
> losing all those unneccessary features.  Why would you need to change
> step freq anyway or upload channel banks or change scan rates.  BTW
> what the hell is LSB, USB, CW anyway?  Who needs coverage to 100khz.
> Nothing happening down there.
>
> OK, OK, the sarcasm detection circuit has been activated, I shut up!


Apparently some people think I'm really nuts to give up my 200XLT and
that the offer is too good to be true, so, I've decided to extend the
offer one more week!!;-) I know, the 200XLT is probably the finest
receiver ever produced, I also know the 8K has a few problems and is
really hard to use, but hey, I want one. I'll bet you 8K users really
miss all of that intermod, don't you? Well, hurry because I may regain my
sanity and revoke the offer;-)


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Two-way radio newsgroup?
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 17:19:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4ku0fg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Try:  REC.RADIO.SWAP

Tony.

NewsRadio <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Is there a news group that deals specifically with commercial two way
>radio systems, used equpement FS, etc? Thanks...

>John
>--
>--------------------------------------------
>The Canadian Broadcast Directory
>and Broadcast Engineering Page:
>HTTP://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
>--------------------------------------------




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:49 1996
From: Dan Glover <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: UK scanning question
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 19:08:41 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Steve Work <[e-mail]>
writes

>In many places in the US, "speed traps" are set for the primary purpose
>of generating revenue.  Of course, this is not the official line, but
>it's why they often do it.

[some details omitted]

>Fine money goes in many cases into the coffers of the city which runs the
>police force.  I've heard stories of small towns in Texas where the
>police force is funded almost entirely from traffic ticket revenue.

Thanks for the info: I hope it doesn't start over here - I'm sure there
are some who would like it to be possible, in view of the tight controls
on funding these days :-)

>Yeah, and in order to make this "on topic", has anyone ever heard on their
>scanner about cops talking about speed traps.  Like any idle chatter which
>gave away the fact they were intentionally writing ticket just to make money?

Not likely as (returning to earlier thread) (1) I can't listen to such
traffic in the UK and (2) there wouldn't be any.  I will bear it in mind
if I'm ever in the States.  I gather frequency lists for police etc are
officially available to you, but is the growing use of trunked systems
and encryption making it difficult to follow what's going on?

(Perhaps a new subject is needed for this?)

Dan

--
Dan Glover


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:50 1996
From: Tom Aldrich <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: 15 Apr 1996 00:56:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4ks6sg$[e-mail]>


   Hello friends.

   I'm taking a United flight to Tucson next month. Does anyone know
what United's policy is regarding passengers using scanners in-flight.
   My boss says most airlines want scanners and radios off during
take-offs and landings only.
   Can anyone clarify this?

     Thanks!

                            @;<} swami


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: 15 Apr 1996 14:51:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4ktnoo$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

    The FAA's ruling on Portable Electronic Devices (FAR 91.21), the
official position of United Airlines and the statements of a number of
other carriers can be found at:
        ftp://oak.oakland.edu /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/ scan.airline

    United's announcement bans all non-medical PEDs below 10,000'. The
list of devices allowed at cruising altitude pointedly omits receivers
of any kind. Other airlines, notably Delta, have a more liberal attitude.

    A string of posters will no doubt:  1) Misinterpret the regulations;
2) Declare that all rules infringe on their rights;  and/or 3) Gleefully
recount how they outsmarted the dumb airline staff. I'd suggest you stow
the scanner in your luggage and enjoy the flight.

                                                          /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 23:54:03 +0000
Message-ID: <pworrell-1404962354040001@192.0.2.1>
References: <4ks6sg$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (PJH) wrote:

> Your boss is wrong. Using radios/scanners or cell phones is allowed during
> flight.
>
>
> In article <4ks6sg$[e-mail]>, Tom Aldrich
> <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> >    Hello friends.
> >
> >    I'm taking a United flight to Tucson next month. Does anyone know
> > what United's policy is regarding passengers using scanners in-flight.
> >    My boss says most airlines want scanners and radios off during
> > take-offs and landings only.
> >    Can anyone clarify this?
> >
> >      Thanks!
> >
> >                             @;<} swami


> Your boss is wrong. Using radios/scanners or cell phones is allowed during
> flight.
>
>

Yeah, well that's what his boss is saying.  They won't let you use any
electronic equipment during takeoff and landings.  But they do let you use
them when you're in the air.  Except for cell phones and a few others.  I
don't know if scanners are included.  Your best bet would be to call
United and ask them.

                                       -Dave


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (PJH)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: 15 Apr 1996 04:18:35 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ks6sg$[e-mail]>

Your boss is wrong. Using radios/scanners or cell phones is allowed during
flight.


In article <4ks6sg$[e-mail]>, Tom Aldrich
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>    Hello friends.
>
>    I'm taking a United flight to Tucson next month. Does anyone know
> what United's policy is regarding passengers using scanners in-flight.
>    My boss says most airlines want scanners and radios off during
> take-offs and landings only.
>    Can anyone clarify this?
>
>      Thanks!
>
>                             @;<} swami


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:54 1996
From: Tom Aldrich <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: 16 Apr 1996 03:06:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4kv2sf$[e-mail]>
References: <4ks6sg$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <pworrell-1404962354040001@192.0.2.1>

[e-mail] (Dave) wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>,
> [e-mail] (PJH) wrote:
>
> > Your boss is wrong. Using radios/scanners or cell phones is allowed during
> > flight.
> >
> >



       My Boss....Wrong!?!?!...Jeeze, that's never happened before!!

                                    @;<} the swami  "Rajahh?? Aha!!!




> > In article <4ks6sg$[e-mail]>, Tom Aldrich
> > <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >
> > >    Hello friends.
> > >
> > >    I'm taking a United flight to Tucson next month. Does anyone know
> > > what United's policy is regarding passengers using scanners in-flight.
> > >    My boss says most airlines want scanners and radios off during
> > > take-offs and landings only.
> > >    Can anyone clarify this?
> > >
> > >      Thanks!
> > >
> > >                             @;<} swami
>
>
> > Your boss is wrong. Using radios/scanners or cell phones is allowed during
> > flight.
> >
> >
>
> Yeah, well that's what his boss is saying.  They won't let you use any
> electronic equipment during takeoff and landings.  But they do let you use
> them when you're in the air.  Except for cell phones and a few others.  I
> don't know if scanners are included.  Your best bet would be to call
> United and ask them.
>
>                                        -Dave



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:55 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 20:06:24 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kvr6h$[e-mail]>

PKHARTLEY wrote:

> Cellular phones are completely banned from operation on every airline I've
> been on. In general, any transmitting devices is not allowed to be

        Cellular phones are banned under FCC rules, not FAA regulations.  They
don't want cellphones at 30,000 feet accessing every cellular system within
a several hundred mile radius.

> banned from operation on the flight (unless the pilot says OK).

        Actually, the FARs say "operator", not "pilot", which makes a difference
on a commercial flight, where the operator is the airline and not the pilot.

73 de Dave, NF2G


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 96 18:17:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4l60og$[e-mail]>
References: <4ks6sg$[e-mail]> <4l0chh$[e-mail]>

In article <4l0chh$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Gary Pearce) wrote:
>Tom Aldrich <[e-mail]> wrote:
[snip]
>>   My boss says most airlines want scanners and radios off during
>>take-offs and landings only.

>All airlines prohibit using radio receivers during all parts of the
>flight.  That's because the receiver contains a small transmitter --

  Delta Airlines doesn't prohibit scanners.  I flew Delta Airlines a
couple of weeks ago, and in their in-flight magazine it specifically
states that UHF/VHF scanners are allowed during flight (not during
take-off or landing).

  I sat next to the window and had an interesting time listening
to my scanner during the flight(s).  I may even write about it for
THE EXCITER.

  Support their scanner policies!  FLY DELTA AIRLINES!
(Also FWIW, Bill Mauldin, the Editor of the RCMA _Scanner Journal_
and a writer for _Popular Communications_ is a Delta pilot.)

========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)|"I don't want to achieve
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group| immortality through my work.
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA   | I want to achieve it through
Energy/Recycling BBS 704-547-3114   | NOT DYING."     -- Woody Allen
==[e-mail] ============================================


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:57 1996
From: [e-mail](Jim E. Mitchell )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment,sci.electronics.misc,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Unlawful reception
Date: 14 Apr 1996 21:37:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4krr7j$[e-mail]>
References: <4keg34$[e-mail]> <4khdil$[e-mail]> <4kjfnk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


>>In the USA, it is unlawful to import or manufacture a radio receiver
capable
>>of intercepting cellular telephone frequencies

>>Point # 5 the only folks this law applies to is law enforcement,

I don't know about other manufacturers but ICOM still sells there
receivers without the cellular frequencies blocked, but only to the
government.

I guess it's ok to break the law if your in charge of it?

Jim Mitchell
KC7FBP


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:27:58 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment,sci.electronics.misc,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Unlawful reception
Date: 17 Apr 1996 02:11:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4l1k07$[e-mail]>
References: <4keg34$[e-mail]> <4khdil$[e-mail]> <4kjfnk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <[e-mail]>, Will Flor <[e-mail]> writes:
>to be.  Any TV set sold recently in the US only goes up to Channel 69.
>73 de Will KB9JTT           [e-mail]

yeah, but then go check out the catv coverage...interesting things are found
on the ranges covered by the CATV folks...it's like they passed a law
banning tides. any technically astute person could build a receiver and there'
s
always the test equipment markets..

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] Thu Apr 18 15:27:59 1996
From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment,sci.electronics.misc,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Unlawful reception
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 16:29:22 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4keg34$[e-mail]> <4khdil$[e-mail]> <4kjfnk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4krr7j$[e-mail]>

Jim E. Mitchell wrote:
>
> >>In the USA, it is unlawful to import or manufacture a radio receiver
> capable
> >>of intercepting cellular telephone frequencies
>
> >>Point # 5 the only folks this law applies to is law enforcement,
>
> I don't know about other manufacturers but ICOM still sells there
> receivers without the cellular frequencies blocked, but only to the
> government.
>
> I guess it's ok to break the law if your in charge of it?
>
> Jim Mitchell
> KC7FBP

There is a specific exemption in the law for such agencies; they
don't *have to* break the law to do this.

73 de Will KB9JTT              [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (scott siebold)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Vancouver Police Frequencies
Date: 15 Apr 1996 05:43:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4ksnmg$[e-mail]>
References: <4kd1kv$[e-mail]> <4kj8pt$[e-mail]>

In article <4kj8pt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>[e-mail] (Grant Kwok) wrote:
>
>>Does anyone have the frequencies to the Vancouver Police Deptment for
Channels
>>1-6?  Please reply by email.
>
>>Thanks.
>
>Vancouver, B.C.  or  Washington ST.???
>
>//r\\I think the easiest way to get them is call a vancouver radio shack
and ask them, It worked for me.  However on the downside I know they have
cell phones in all the cars and use them for calls they dont want
monitored

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From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:01 1996
From: RJM <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Vancouver Police Frequencies
Date: 15 Apr 1996 20:56:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4kud5a$[e-mail]>
References: <4kd1kv$[e-mail]> <4kj8pt$[e-mail]> <4ksnmg$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (scott siebold) wrote:

>>//r\\I think the easiest way to get them is call a vancouver radio shack
>and ask them, It worked for me.  However on the downside I know they have
>cell phones in all the cars and use them for calls they dont want
>monitored
>

Still, there is a ton of action that takes place over the air.  Most large
metro police forces have turned to carrying a cellular - there are times
when it is prudent to use the phone rather than divulge sensitive info
over the air.




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:02 1996
From: Jay MacNEILL <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Vancouver Police Frequencies
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 04:49:21 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kd1kv$[e-mail]> <4kj8pt$[e-mail]> <4ksnmg$[e-mail]>

scott siebold wrote:
>
> In article <4kj8pt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
> >
> >[e-mail] (Grant Kwok) wrote:
> >
> >>Does anyone have the frequencies to the Vancouver Police Deptment for
> Channels
> >>1-6?  Please reply by email.
> >
> >>Thanks.
> >
> >Vancouver, B.C.  or  Washington ST.???
> >
> >//r\\I think the easiest way to get them is call a vancouver radio shack
> and ask them, It worked for me.  However on the downside I know they have
> cell phones in all the cars and use them for calls they dont want
> monitored
>
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----Vancouver B.C. Canada
Police frequencies are as followed     Chn1-----143.085 mhz
                                       Chn2-----143.385 mhz
                                       Chn3-----143.565 mhz
                                       Chn4-----143.685 mhz
                                       Chn5-----143.025 mhz
                                       Chn6-----143.775 mhz
      Mobile data terminal             Chn0-----143.055 mhz


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gregory T. 'Elvis' Miller)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WANTED: Unix scanner database program...
Date: 14 Apr 1996 01:13 EST
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi all!
      I was wondering if anyone knows of a database program for recording and
organizing scanner freqs. that will run on a Unix machine.  I would prefer a
program that would run under X-windows, but as long as it will run on Unix,
that's ok.
      Please E-mail if you can help me...I don't read news often.

      Thanks!!
      -Greg



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:04 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WANTED: Unix scanner database program...
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 15:38:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4kr9u2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Gregory T. 'Elvis' Miller) wrote:

>Hi all!
>      I was wondering if anyone knows of a database program for recording and

>organizing scanner freqs. that will run on a Unix machine.  I would prefer a
>program that would run under X-windows, but as long as it will run on Unix,
>that's ok.

There are several Spreadsheet programs available for most unix
flavors.  If your running Linux there is a very well done spread sheet
(Lotus like) called Wingz .. I can't recall where it is off hand.  I
think I got it from either sunsite.unc.edu (/pub/Linux/...) or from
tsx-11.mit.edu (/pub/linux/...).

There is also an X interface for mSQL (again for Linux).   If you know
dBase 3+ or dBase 4 there is a very good clone for Linux called DBMAN
5.  This is commercial.. and I can't recall the price.  I think it's
about $150USD.  It allows you to compile your dbase code into
executable code.  For this call Versasoft Corp [phone].

Cheers!!!




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:05 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: What is on 1300-1900Mhz?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 12:20:06 GMT

Subject line says it all.  Is there anything out there that's worth
paying more for a scanner which picks up these freqs?





From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Patrick Nowlan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What is the Opto Scout?
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 1996 02:42:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4kpop0$[e-mail]>
References: <4guogf$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Zach Copley) wrote:

>Apparently, the AR8000 can have a 2.5mm socket added to it for an Opto
>Scout frequency counter.  This is for "reaction time tuning" or
>automatically tuning the AR8000 to frequencies that the Opti Scout
>detects.

>I don't understand.

>I thought the scanner was supposed to search for active frequencies.
>What do you use the Opti Scout for?  I've been reading up on this device
>all over the place, and I still can't figure out exactly what it does.
>Would some knowledgeable person please give a description of what this
>device is actually used for?
The opti isn't a scanner it is a frequency counter It counts whatever
frequency is 10 to 15db above the background and the sends that info
to the AR8000's tuning curcuit. basicly what it does is instantly lock
on to the stongest signal and tunes your scanner. With it yopu don't
need to know the frequencies ahead of time.
>Thanks in advance,

>Zach




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From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jay Kent)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wichita Falls Texas Frequencies
Date: 13 Apr 1996 01:17:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4kmvbo$[e-mail]>

Hi,  Could anyone offer me frequencies for the Wichita Falls Texas area?
 I would appreciate them.  Please be kind enough to mail them to me at
[e-mail]

Jay



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:08 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Don Ritchie K8ZGW)
Subject: Re: Will the GE PCS trunk radio monitor Motorola system??
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 01:01:11 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

As quoted from <[e-mail]> by [e-mail] (Ben ):

+---------------
| I got a PCS handheld and was wondering if it will follow the Motorola trunk.
| It has a late 95 date on it.
| Thanks,
| Ben

In a word .... NO ....
Motorola's system uses "smart" repeaters
G.E. uses "smart" mobiles.


--

Don Ritchie K8ZGW                       Internet: [e-mail]

                 Cleveland Hamnet BBS  [phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (SWM 239)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wisconsin Scanner Meeting
Date: 15 Apr 1996 08:10:30 -0400
Message-ID: <4ktebm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Greetings !!!  For anyone in Wisconsin the Communications Research Group
will be holding it's spring meeting next Sunday April 21st from 12:00 noon
to 5:00 pm at the Fitchburg Fire Station on Lacy Road in Madison.  If
anyone has any questions or would like any more info feel free to contact
me.  Scott


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:10 1996
From: Linn Boyd <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB: AOR8000
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 15:32:39 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Just what it says.

Thanks
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[e-mail]       Xtant                   Kicker Solo's
DynAudio                Sony CDX-900            Audio Control
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From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:10 1996
From: "Herb A. Zite" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio,swap
Subject: WTB: BC2500XLT
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 20:23:42 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

If you have one available please e-mail info.


Thanks


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (James Cohen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB:beartracker BCT7 at discount
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 23:09:06 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi;
I'm looking to buy a Uniden Beartracker BCT7 scanner but all the usual
discount electronics store don't carry it.  Does anyone have a suggestion
for what store  I might carry it at a good discount?  Mail order is
preferred.

Please reply via email.

Thanks

James


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:12 1996
From: MartinBleiwas <bleiwass@198.4.75.45>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB= ICOM R-1 BATTERY CHARGER
Date: 15 Apr 1996 23:17:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4kuldf$[e-mail]>

Looking for ICOM R-1 Battery Charger.
            Thanks,

            Marty

                       [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joe Kirlew)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTD. Info on regen. loop antennas
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 23:53:48 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any info on loop antennas similar to the KIWA MW
design?. Unfortunately I can't afford 350 UKP, so any circuit diagrams
or info on this design would be helpful, as it looks like I'll have to
build one.ALso, does anyone in the UK  have any idea of where to get
the c. 50cm diameter sections of tube or pipe  needed to build a
design like the KIWA. I've tried builders merchants, etc, to no avail.
Thanks in advance for any help


From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Yupiteru MVT 7100 vs 7200
Date: 15 Apr 1996 06:28:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4ksqb3$[e-mail]>
References: <4ksodk$[e-mail]>

Gary Hong ([e-mail]) wrote:
:
: I have a Yupiteru MVT 7100.  I just noticed that there is an MVT 7200.

: Can anyone tell me the difference between the two.  The 7200 comes in a grey

: case (vs black) and also has a rubber duckie antenna vs a retractable

: metal one.    Those are the cosmetic differences I noticed.  Any differences
: inside in the electronics?

:

You can make the light on the 7200 stay on, and it is amber rather than
green. It also has a narrower filter, which makes SW listening much more
possible. Oh yeah, and one more important difference: the MVT-7200 is
IMPOSSIBLE to get...

Nate




From [e-mail] Thu Apr 18 15:28:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Yupiteru MVT 7100 vs 7200
Date: 15 Apr 1996 15:20:17 -0400
Message-ID: <4ku7hh$[e-mail]>
References: <4ksodk$[e-mail]>

In article <4ksodk$[e-mail]>, Gary Hong <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>I have a Yupiteru MVT 7100.  I just noticed that there is an MVT 7200.
>Can anyone tell me the difference between the two.  The 7200 comes in a grey
>case (vs black) and also has a rubber duckie antenna vs a retractable
>metal one.    Those are the cosmetic differences I noticed.  Any differences
>inside in the electronics?

1. Narrow AM filter
2. Internal ferrite rod antenna ====> tinnier audio due to smaller speaker
3. Sticky display illumination


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------------------- | [e-mail] | [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (NY MWMWM)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: *****Can I do anything to a BC210?********
Date: 18 Apr 1996 06:03:30 -0400
Message-ID: <4l541i$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (NY MWMWM)

Can I do any mods to a bc210 if so where can I find mods is there a web
site? Is there a book? Please help me I have posted this 3 times already
I'm wasting space.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 800 Mhz Found the best scanning radio around TK-940
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 01:48:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4lbph6$[e-mail]>
References: <4l4cg9$[e-mail]> <4l7hf6$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (ToledoMUG) wrote:

>Jeez, how much are these radios? Where can I get one??


Where are you?

I could help you if your in Toronto, or if you wanted to get one from
toronto.

I"m sure if you check with your local Ham radio store or two way radio
shop they could look into getting one.  The only problem is that they
might not have software or hardware to program it.



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




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:07 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 800 MHz mutual aid
From: [e-mail] (Bill Dunn)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ku0en$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 17:50:00 -0640


A
AO>Bill,

AO>One publication agreed with your channel designators.   Two other
AO>books show designators (as I indicate below yours).  Hummmm?  Who has
AO>the REAL story?

AO>You have sparked enough interest for me to enter these five channels
AO>on my scanner just to see what's shaking.

AO>
AO>>  866.0125 Mhz  156.7 Hz   Calling    Nationwide Calling
AO>          "National Public Safety "Calling" & "Tac 1"

AO>>  866.5125 Mhz  156.7 Hz   TACT-1
AO>          "National Public Safety Tac 2"

AO>>  867.0125 Mhz  156.7 Hz   TACT-2
AO>                                                  "NPS Tac 3"

AO>>  867.5125 Mhz  156.7 Hz   TACT-3
AO>                                                   "NPS Tac 4"

AO>>  868.0125 Mhz  156.7 Hz   TACT-4
AO>                                                  "NPS Tac 5"



  Each region has their own 800 Mhz Committees.

New England designated them as I posted.

 Tact-Call, then One thru Four.

[e-mail]      :   EastCoast Paging Systems EC92
Official Scanner Guides     :   1-508-229-2288
1-603-432-2615              :   NatScan & NESN MA 1 APW
Metro Boston DMAT MA-1      :   Mass EMT-Mast 831884  N1/KUG

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From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:07 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AIRLINE FREQUENCIES - Seattle/Tacoma
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 08:06:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4l7hbp$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have a list of frequencies for the individual airlines ?
Would like Alaska, Southwest, Reno Air, United and anyone else that
flies out of Sea/Tac?  I've tried scanning but have had noluck.  Have
Seattle Approach and can hear planes as they depart/arrive, but have
not been able to find any company frequencies.

Thanks from a new scanner freak!



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:08 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AIRLINE FREQUENCIES - Seattle/Tacoma
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 08:06:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4l7hb6$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have a list of frequencies for the individual airlines ?
Would like Alaska, Southwest, Reno Air, United and anyone else that
flies out of Sea/Tac?  I've tried scanning but have had noluck.  Have
Seattle Approach and can hear planes as they depart/arrive, but have
not been able to find any company frequencies.

Thanks from a new scanner freak!



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:09 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Airline Frequencies-Sea-Tac Airport
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 08:41:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4l7jdg$[e-mail]>

Need frequencies for Airlines that fly out of Sea-Tac Airport.
Alaska, Southwest, Reno Air, Horizon, United, Northwest, to name a
few.  Have approach freq. but have never been able to pick up Company
frequencies  Thanks




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:10 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Airline Frequencies-Sea-Tac Airport
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 08:34:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4la7cd$[e-mail]>

Need frequencies for Airlines that fly out of Sea-Tac Airport.
Alaska, Southwest, Reno Air, Horizon, United, Northwest, to name a
few.  Have approach freq. but have never been able to pick up Company
frequencies  Thanks  Reposting 2nd time 1:35 am



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (David N. Smernoff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Antenna sharing
Date: 20 Apr 1996 23:55:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4lbths$[e-mail]>
References: <4laqo2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
Tony Dowden  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>George L. Warnick wrote:
>>
>> Is it possible to use a cellular antenna for both the phone & scanner
>> connected at the same time or would the cellular transmit directly
>> into the scanner & cause inconvienient smoke & fire?
>
>
>It can be done, but it'll take a little work.  Get hold of a recent
>ARRL handbook where solid-state antenna switches are discussed.  Just
>don't expect the scanner to receive while the cellular is transmitting.
>There may be better ideas from others, but I KNOW this one will work.
>Been there, done that.  Ain't going back.  Two antennas big heap bunch
>more better.

        Another solution would be to use a duplexer similar to what
hams sometimes use for dual band radios.  (ie, radio has 2 antenna
connections, one for each band - hook these 2 into duplexer, hook
dual-band antenna to third connector on duplexer).  The important part
is that you need to get a duplexer that will work at the cellular
phone frequencies.  Other than that, this is a similar situation to the
dual band radio case, except your scanner will never transmit (we hope
:-) ).  You should be able to listen to the scanner at the same time
as talking on the phone.  I am not sure if duplexers are readily
available for this band, since I have never needed one.  Even if they
are available they would probably be kinda expensive.  So unless you
have some sort of a luxury or classic car that you don't wish to add
antennas to, I would probably agree with the first response... get
another antenna.  Besides, the phone antenna would probably really
start to suck at lower freequencies.

-Dave




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:13 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Antenna sharing
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4laqo2$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 17:55:17 GMT

George L. Warnick ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Is it possible to use a cellular antenna for both the phone & scanner
: connected at the same time or would the cellular transmit directly
: into the scanner & cause inconvienient smoke & fire?

Probably not smoke and fire.  At the very least the scanner will be
horribly overloaded and will not work properly.  Good chance of damaging
some components in the scanner.   Not only this, the phone surely
won't work right, and might be damaged.  Don't do this, just get separate
antennas.

Talking on the cell phone with the scanner nearby will probably make the
scanner do weird things, although damaging the scanner will be very unlikely.
It's probably not good, however, to use the two when they are very close
together.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (FRANK SANS)
Subject: Re: AOR 1000 Charging Question
Date: 18 Apr 96 05:43:19 -0700
References: <[e-mail]> <4ksg7u$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

I had the same problem with my AR1000. I was unsatisfied
with the recharging. I bought a 12v 500ma charger, it
worked. But in the car I used a charger with too much
ma's. It wouldn't charge after that. That was about 6
yrs ago and I still haven't gotten it fixed. Instead I
purchased an extra set of nicads and a dedicated good
quality batt charger. Then just switch the nicads as
needed. If I leave my residense, I have a pkg. of alkaline batt. as back-up.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Edward Hutton)
Subject: Re: AOR 1000 Charging Question
Date: 19 Apr 96 08:17:47 -0700
References: <[e-mail]> <4ksg7u$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Dude,
  I have used the supplied Panasonic wall charger without any
trouble.  After 3 years, I noticed that when I charged the batteries,
she woul die in 2-3 hours.  Taking the batteries out and measuring
open terminal voltage with my Simpson, I found I had one battery that
had the lowest voltage out of the 4....replacing the bad nicad
verified my find...I then just put in 4 new nicads.  The Sanyos are
excellent cells-I typically get 6-7 hours of use time.  I am using
the charger stand advertised in Tucker Electronics...retails for
around US $59.99
                          Happy Monitoring,
                          Edward Hutton
                          N3KEX


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:17 1996
From: Toan Dang <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 1000 Recharging Solution
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 01:24:51 -0700
Message-ID: <Pine.BSD/[e-mail]>
References: <4l7f4g$[e-mail]>


I have an AOR 1500 and I am using a UNIDEN model AD-2500U (12V 500mA)
charger and don't have a problem with it.

FYI: AOR says to use a power supply of at least 150mA... I have the 500mA
and charge and listen to the scanner at the same time...





On Fri, 19 Apr 1996, Brian Anderson wrote:

>
> When I bought my AOR100 in Australia (From Dick Smith Elect.) It was supplie
d
> with a POWERMASTER Plugpack rated at 12vDC  150mA. It is a low voltage adapt
er
> and was designed specifically for the AR1500 and AR1000 Scanners. I have fou
nd
> it to be extremly good as it charges at a decent rate even when the scanner
is
> turned on. Maximum recharge time while it is turned on is probably around
> 12-14 hrs and only about 9 hrs when off. I dont know if you can get these
> outside Australia, but it is worth a try.
>
>

 - Toan Dang, EMT-IA
   Pacific Union College
   103 Grainger Hall
   Angwin, Ca 94508-9702
   [phone]




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:17 1996
From: [e-mail](Fetus CheeZ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR 1000==Ac ADAPTER "MoD"
Date: 17 Apr 1996 19:46:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4l3hri$[e-mail]>


-- Is there a way to modify an ar-1000 to run off an ac adapter??
..thanks in advance.....
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 from jayson


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:18 1996
From: Jesse Royall <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR 2500
Date: 21 Apr 1996 17:51:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4ldsi5$[e-mail]>

Looking for info on this scanner....

 what I am looking for is
1) I need the pin 9 location TA7787AF (I think that is what it is..will
hafta open the scanner and look again...)
2) There is a set of command in the back of the manual for telling the
scanner what to do via the seriel port.

And of coure any mods that might be available...

 Now, I talked to Tom at Ace Comms. and he said he didn't know of any so
 there might not be any... but, of course I gotta ask..hehehe..

Also, is there a way to clean up the BFO (switch or such) so that when you
try to listen to SSB voice it kinda sounds normal?

Jess  <KC5LOS>  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:20 1996
From: John S Stevenson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 2500
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 14:38:23 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ldsi5$[e-mail]>

Jesse Royall wrote:
>
> Looking for info on this scanner....
>
>  what I am looking for is
> 1) I need the pin 9 location TA7787AF (I think that is what it is..will
> hafta open the scanner and look again...)
> 2) There is a set of command in the back of the manual for telling the
> scanner what to do via the seriel port.
>
> And of coure any mods that might be available...
>
>  Now, I talked to Tom at Ace Comms. and he said he didn't know of any so
>  there might not be any... but, of course I gotta ask..hehehe..
>
> Also, is there a way to clean up the BFO (switch or such) so that when you
> try to listen to SSB voice it kinda sounds normal?
>
> Jess  <KC5LOS>  [e-mail] 2500
I'm not sure which pin you are referring to.  I have been able to write
simple instructions to communicate via a PC thru the serial port.  I
could not get the 2500 to reliably connect.  It can be done.  On the
subject of SSB, my set was almost unintelligible on that mode and I
tracked it down to lack of smoothing on the plug-in power supply (it was
fine on the car battery).  I cut the 12 volt wire from the power supply
and added a choke/capacitor smoothing circuit.  It worked wonders.  Be
carefull of dropping the supply voltage, even slightly, as my set has
trouble reliably PLL locking at 250-350 MHz at less than 13 volts.

Hope this helps
John Stevenson   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:21 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: AOR AR8000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 17:45:20 GMT

[e-mail] wrote:
: Have recently purchased an AOR 8000
: Was scanning in the 45Mhz range and picked up the local FM radio
: stations. Is this imaging?? adn if so what can i do about it??
: has anyone else had similar problems??

Yes, it is imaging.  I found FM stations around 80Mhz on mine.  There's
really not much you can do about this.   Most of the time, you get the
"image" where there is no signal on the frequency you are tuned to (i.e.
45Mhz).  This is just something that almost all scanners do.  If the FM
station is interfering with other signals you are listening to, you
probably are quite close to the FM station and need to move further away.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:22 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR AR8000
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 20:55:06 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Have recently purchased an AOR 8000
Was scanning in the 45Mhz range and picked up the local FM radio
stations. Is this imaging?? adn if so what can i do about it??
has anyone else had similar problems??

thanks all
AR


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Howard Mondor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Ar 8000 for sale by owner
Date: 21 Apr 1996 18:45:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4ldvoh$[e-mail]>

I'm selling my AR8000 (need the money).

Ar80000 Scanning radio perfect working order. Some keys worn but
still legible. Modified for cellular. US band plan

$400.00

I live in New York and will ship COD.

email to [e-mail]


Howard Mondor
440 E 6th St #3E
Ny NY 10009



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:24 1996
From: Clay_Scott <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Maling list -- should I recreate?
Date: 16 Apr 1996 04:54:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4kv968$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

If there is an active list why :
A. Did my postings also bounce back?
B. Have I not seen anything in weeks?

Couldn't hit the list manager either.  Either you are on another list or
the mailer doesn't like us.  If you have a minute post the list info and
in the mean time I'll try sending to the address I have.

                                  Thanks,
                                  Clay Scott  KB0VZF



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Guy Teague)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Maling list -- should I recreate?
Date: 18 Apr 1996 07:27:23 -0400
Message-ID: <4l58ur$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l3ta1$[e-mail]>

Robert McKenzie ([e-mail]) wrote:
<del>
: Again, the [e-mail] should be back at the end of April.

: Cheers!!!

: Rob McKenzie
: [e-mail]
--------

Thanks. Please let us know when you're ready so we can subscribe. Looking
forward to it.

--
Regards  73 de  [e-mail]  "They're out there"              K Kesey
Guy      KG5VT  [e-mail]  "Hey don't eat that yellow snow" F Zappa


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:26 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: AR8000 Maling list -- should I recreate?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 22:20:42 -0400
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l3ta1$[e-mail]> <4l58ur$[e-mail]>

Guy Teague wrote:
>
> Robert McKenzie ([e-mail]) wrote:
> <del>
> : Again, the [e-mail] should be back at the end of April.
>
> : Cheers!!!
>
> : Rob McKenzie
> : [e-mail]
> --------
>
> Thanks. Please let us know when you're ready so we can subscribe. Looking
> forward to it.
>
> --
> Regards  73 de  [e-mail]  "They're out there"              K Kesey
> Guy      KG5VT  [e-mail]  "Hey don't eat that yellow snow" F Zappa


COUNT ME IN AGAIN!
'JIM N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR8000, narrow AM filter mod
Date: 19 APR 96 07:40:46
Message-ID: <4l7u55$[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]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bruce M. Marshall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: are there cell mods  for PRO-51
Date: 19 Apr 1996 16:59:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4l8gp0$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know of cell mods for the pro 51? I am concidering buying
one. Are there any compatible (price wise) scanners that are
Modifiable?

Thanks
Bruce.

--
Bruce M. Marshall  [e-mail]  voice 423 481 0990  fax [phone]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Matthew S. Crispin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Bay Area Frequencies
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 03:04:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4letav$[e-mail]>

Can anyone provide me with some frequencies for the SF Bay area? San
Jose, Palo Alto, up to SF... Thanks a bunch!

Matt



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:29 1996
From: Patrick Barr <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC 200 xlt Mod
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 08:51:15 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I wandering if there is a mod for my BC200xlt that would allow me to enter a
frequency twice.(No more "CH 42") Post here, don't E-Mail me please. Any help
would be very helpful.
                                                -Thomas Barr


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Frank05275)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC120XLT : Tricks & Mods
Date: 19 Apr 1996 09:10:11 -0400
Message-ID: <4l83bj$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Frank05275)

I am the new owner of a BC120XLT.  Would someone be so kind as to respond
with any keyboard codes, mods etc. that would help me boldly go ...

Thanks in advance!

Frank.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andy Domonkos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC3000xlt Battery Pack...
Date: 18 Apr 1996 19:30:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4l6581$[e-mail]>

Has Uniden or a third party vendor developed an alternate battery pack for
the 3000xlt that allows the use of regular alkaline batteries (or other
nicads perhaps)? Since the 2500 and 3000 use the same pack I figure
someone would have come up with an alternate by now.

Andy



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 07:56:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC60XLT-1
Date: 18 Apr 1996 08:40:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4l4v5h$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Bonzo) asked:
> ... anyone have the cordless phone freqs?


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] Tue Apr 23 13:23:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Whiston)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 1000 Charging Question
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 03:20:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4l9kk4$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ksg7u$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Gregory J. Towells) wrote:


>Solution:  As was suggested to me, obtain a 12 volt wall plug pack (or
>whatever you call it in the States)
>
        {BSE GRIN!}  The *best?* term, and the one *I* have come to use, is "Wall War
t".
And...  Yep!  If one is going to try and run an AR-1000 *and* try and charge t
he
batteries at the same time getting a 500ma 12Vdc supply is about the best way
to
go.  (Actually I was `lucky?' in that mine arrived with a 12Vdc 750ma "Wall
Wart" and I didn't have to go out and purchase a new one.  And...  I'm still
using the original batteries to boot!)

        Doleo ergo sum,
          -HALFPINT-




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:40 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (M.D.SALE)
Subject: AR-8000...(DS8000-SPEECH INVERSION UNIT)
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 96 03:29:02 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

DOES ANYONE HAVE THIS INSTALLED IN THEIR RADIO...HOW WELL
DOES IT WORK..WHAT ARE THE DOWNSIDES IF ANY?...HOW MUCH DOES
IT COST ...WHO DOES THE MOD.AND DOES THIS WORK ON THE NEW 900
MHZ CORDLESS PHONES???.......ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andy Domonkos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: 19 Apr 1996 12:20:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4l80e0$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

I think you mayhave had a bum unit. My 9000xlt work great w/the built in
whip and superb with the outdoor scanner antenna. I also have a 2006 and
it blows it's socks off.

Andy


Dan Schopp ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I hate to be the fly in the ointment but I was very unhappy with my
: BC9000XLT. I bought a BC9000XLT and sold it after six weeks. I was very
: disappointed with its sensitivity even when connected to an outside
: antenna. The 9000 dooes have some good features such as 250 chnanel alpha
: numberics. I also don't beleive the CTSS is built in, I had to have a CTSS
: board added to my unit. I now have a Radio Shack 2035 which I love, I can
: hear more with the 2035, using the $9.95 Radio Shack ham/scanner antenna,
: than I could ever hear on the 9000 even when connected to the outside
: antenna. Also buying mail order can save you money but it makes it
: difficult to return the unit if your dissatified with it.
:
: Dan Schopp


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Zappado)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: 19 Apr 1996 04:54:59 -0400
Message-ID: <4l7kd3$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Zappado)

Add my YES vote on the 9000. I really like my Radio Shack Pro-43 and my
9000 blows it away with the stock whip. You need not hesitate to get one.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andy Domonkos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: 22 Apr 1996 16:14:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4lgb9d$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4lg3nt$[e-mail]>

Yeah, $357, then add their shipping cost in. Still a better deal, but
their initial prices are not always that good.

Andy


Bytomatic ([e-mail]) wrote:
: > The cheapest mail order price I have seen is $389.
:
: Communications Electronics Inc is selling them for $357 now. So what is
: different in the new model???
:
: Regards,
: Philip Collier
:
: PGP: better than a mad dog in an iron box...


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:45 1996
From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 09:30:45 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l80e0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Paul Howard wrote:
>
> Andy Domonkos wrote:
> >
> > I think you mayhave had a bum unit. My 9000xlt work great w/the built in
> > whip and superb with the outdoor scanner antenna. I also have a 2006 and
> > it blows it's socks off.
> >
> > Andy
> > Are you saying that the 9000 is better than the 2006?  I have the 9000
> and love it, I was wondering if the 2006 might be better, I do not see
> how it could.

They are very close.  The 2006 is a bit tighter. For example an active frequen
cy on 154.860
bleeds over onto another active frequency 154.845 on most of my handheld scann
ers, just a
little bit on the 9000 and not at all on the 2006.  The sensitivity of the 900
0 seems to be
just a little better than the 2006.  The alpha display and other features like
 per-channel
attenuator and data skip, make the 9000 more usable in a wide variety of envir
onments.
--

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


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark Mosco)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BCT7 and BCT10 in Canada?
Date: 21 Apr 1996 05:23:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4lcgp8$[e-mail]>

I am planning on buying a scanner for the car.  I will be using it in
Canada and in my trips to the states. Anyone using Uniden BCT7 or BCT10 in
CANADA?

Does the BCT7 allow you to place ON-for Ontario as a state
code so it uses the preset freqs for the province?



---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mark Mosco                             E-Mail: [e-mail]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Bearcat 200 Battery Pack
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 20:01:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4le472$[e-mail]>

Where can I purcahse a replacement battery pack to the Bearcat 200?
What is the price? I Would like the COMPLETE pack and not the insert,
but if you know a source for either please respond VIA EMAIL.

Thanks in advance,
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:47 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Bearcat 210
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 12:45:43 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone know if it is possible to modify
an old Bearcat 210 to receive 800MHz.

JPP


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:48 1996
From: Sparky J. Morehouse <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Bearcat 250 parts needed
Date: 19 Apr 1996 07:22:15 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


Howdy, I need an old Bearcat 250 for part so I can repair my keyboard...

Please contact me if you have an old BC-250 kicking around that isn't being
used!

Thanks,

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
        FROM: Sparky J. Morehouse, in the California Wine Country
                              HAM: KE6VGA
REPLY: [e-mail] - Please Support YOUR Local Public Radio!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:48 1996
From: ussn <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best PC Software for AR8000
Date: 21 Apr 1996 05:36:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4lchgk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Scan*Star is by far the best for the AR-8000.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Best PC Software for AR8000
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 16:15:51 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4lchgk$[e-mail]>

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

> Scan*Star is by far the best for the AR-8000.

What makes you say it is the best?

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Brandon,Manitoba Scaner freq.
Date: 21 Apr 1996 03:12:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4lc92l$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)


Mark Cranwell ([e-mail]) writes:
> UUENCODED by Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B.7]
>
> BEGIN--cut here--cut here----
> begin 640 FREQ.TXT
> M0TXO0U`-"D,N3B!#2"`Q(#$V,2XT,34@*BH-"D,N3B!#2"`S(#$V,"XY,S4@
> M*BH-"@T*#0H:````````````````````````````````````````````````
> M````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````
(bla, bla, bla..a few lines cut)

What's the point in sending UUencoded text files?


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (FRANK SANS)
Subject: RE: Can you break Panasonic's Cordless Phone Scrambling?
Date: 18 Apr 96 05:49:52 -0700
References: <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Yes.
Radio shack sells through its new mail-order a descrambler.(in kit
form). You'll find other ads in various comm. magazines. I have an
older descrambler
that still works but its starting to conk out.
I can also confirm that my AR8000 can make scrambled
calls understandable when I'm in USB/LSB mode.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:52 1996
From: Jim Sisul <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Can you break Panasonic's Cordless Phone Scrambling?
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 11:10:09 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4krucg$[e-mail]>
To: Ukfan1a <[e-mail]>

Ukfan1a wrote:
>
> If I could find some speech inversion stuff, I'd hook it up!
>

The Jameco Electronics catalog has a speech-inverter kit for about
$39.  Ramsey Electronics also sells one, plus a nice case.

--Jim


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:53 1996
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 23:15:59 EDT
From: Dave Shaffer <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: CB radio for sale...

CB Radio for sale:

Cobra 19 23-channel CB radio, good condition, $25.00

Package includes:

- CB Radio
- Bracket Screws (Radio to Bracket)
- Microphone
- Magnetic Mount Mike Clip

Features include:

- On/Off Volume Control
- Squelch Control
- Channel Selector
- Modulation Indicator Light
- External Speaker Jack

This CB traveled quite a few miles with me, but moved from
the car to the basement when I got my cell phone. Too many
toys, too little room! It worked fine last time it was
installed in my vehicle.

My $25 asking price includes shipping. For a local sale, I
will throw in a magnetic mount CB antenna. (I don't think
I'd want to package that for shipping!)

Note: The mounting bracket itself is hiding from me. It may
be here somewhere, but I'm not sure. That's why I didn't
include the bracket in the package description.

- Dave


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (RANDY TRUE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Changing Priority Channe
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 96 07:25:00 -0500
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (RANDY TRUE)
References: <4kf3ha$[e-mail]>

Hello Sonya,


SLJust wondering if the priority channel can be changed on my
SLPro-37 without resetting the scanner and losing all of my stored
SLfrequencies?

Press Program,

Press whatever channel number you want to be your priority,

Press the priority button.

That is now your priority channel.

Good signals,


Randy True
 [e-mail]
---
 * WaveRdr 1.10 [NR] * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Betchy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,sci.electronics.design
Subject: Re: Code requirement relaxed WAS: Selling out of ham radio
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 14:51:12 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l0o2u$[e-mail]> <4l2mcs$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l39cj$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l65ii$[e-mail]> <4l8ejs$[e-mail]>

I guess with your scenerio, all the jammers, foulmouths etc. we hear on
80, 20 15 and just about all others, are Generals or below, bootlegging.
C'mon get real, the real hams come in all classes of licenses and code
proficiency does not mean legal operation. Just check your violations in
QST.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gconklin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.antiques.radio+phono,sci.electronics.design
Subject: Re: Code requirement relaxed WAS: Selling out of ham radio
Date: 19 Apr 1996 08:06:43 -0400
Message-ID: <4l7vkj$[e-mail]>
References: <4l39cj$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l65ii$[e-mail]>

In article <4l65ii$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Curt Phill
ips) writes:
+In article <[e-mail]>,
+   [e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
+>In article <4l39cj$[e-mail]> john maxwell <security.john.maxwell@
nt.com> writes:
+
+>But the lack of time argument you advance rings rather hollow. If you
+>expect to have the time to *operate* HF over the course of your lifetime,
+>surely you can find a bit of time *once* to program the wetware to pass
+>the Morse test in order to do so. Sure, you may think it is hazing, sure
+
+  ESPECIALLY now, with the widespread availability of computers (and
+Morse code practice programs) and the relaxing of the code requirement.
+
+  Code requirement relaxed?  Yes, the multiple choice code tests,etc.
+now available represent a loosening of the code requirement.  I passed
+the Novice test in 1968, the General & Advanced in 1970 and Extra in
+1995.  In the "olden days", you had to have one minute of absolute SOLID
+copy...  miss one letter, start over.  I have to travel approx.
+150 miles to take the test, and if I didn't pass on the "first
+try", went home with nothing and couldn't take the test again for a
+month (like I could travel the 150 miles or more immediately the
+next month, especially since I was 15 years old when I passed
+General).  This is pressure!
+
+  For Novice practice, I had no suitable receiver and no cassette
+player (I got my first cassette recorder/player in 1969 and it
+cost $100 then, approx. $400 of today's dollarettes).  Today, my
+computer can give me limitless random practice and limitless
+"practice tests".
+
+  You can take the test 3 times in one sitting, usually close to where
+you live.  I passed the 20 wpm(?) test at a regular meeting of the local
+Raleigh Amateur Radio Society.  If you fail, often the test will given
+somewhere else close by within a week or so (and I say this as a resident
+of a medium sized "city" in a relatively rural state).
+
+  With the multiple choice test, you don't even have to copy the required
+*item* perfectly to correctly answer the question.
+
+e.g.
+==============================================
+    You copy "N-me is Ric--rd"
+
+QUESTION:
+  "The operator's name was:
+
+a) Ronald   b) Timothy    c) Richard   d) Ricardo  e) Anthony
+===============================================================
+
+If you don't copy ANYTHING you have a 20% chance of getting it right.
+Pretty tough, huh?
+
+   I passed the 20 wpm exam on my first sitting and scored 100% on
+the test (I absolutely, positively and totally lucked out on one
+question).  Realistically, I'd say my real code speed proficiency
+(measured the "old" way) was more like 15 wpm.
+
+   So it's never been easier than it is now, even for the "higher"
+license classes.
+
+========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
+Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)|"I don't want to achieve
+Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group| immortality through my work.
+ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA   | I want to achieve it through
+Energy/Recycling BBS 704-547-3114   | NOT DYING."     -- Woody Allen
+==[e-mail] ============================================

   All this stuff may be interesting to someone, but it is NOT
part of rec.antiques.radio+phono, which specifically excludes ham
radio.  Unless, of course, we are treating the Morse code as
antique, no longer in production, thus an object of collection as
a remembrance of things past.  It may be, the FCC still thinks
that we need to maintain the skills of running spark gap
transmitters.

    By the way, didn't you have to travel that 150 miles
barefoot, in the snow, and with no food?

     Now that was pressure.





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul S. George)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,sci.electronics.design
Subject: Re: Code requirement relaxed WAS: Selling out of ham radio
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 15:59:53 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l0o2u$[e-mail]> <4l2mcs$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l39cj$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l65ii$[e-mail]> <4l8ejs$[e-mail]>

In article <4l8ejs$[e-mail]>, Jim <[e-mail]> wrote:

> I look at the Morse code requirement this way:
>
> It forms an arbitrary elitist requirement that bans certain individuals
> from practically all of HF.  It limits the inept and the poorly
> motivated to undesirable sectors of the amateur bands (like 75 phone).
> For the skilled, the dedicated, and the motivated, it rewards us with
> uncrowded band sectors populated by gentlemen who've earned the
> privilege.

With this kind of logic, I'm surprised that hand-cranking a model-T is not
a requirement for getting a drivers license!

Morse code is a fine sideline for those who are interested... nothing
more!  I would think that knowledge of modern communication theory would
be more relevent (not really... amateur radio is for the most part an
appliance hobby)!

--
Paul S. George  ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:23:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Price)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.antiques.radio+phono,sci.electronics.design
Subject: Re: Code requirement relaxed WAS: Selling out of ham radio
Date: 21 Apr 1996 13:37:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4lddlu$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l0o2u$[e-mail]> <4l2mcs$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l39cj$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l65ii$[e-mail]>

In article <4l65ii$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>   [e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>>In article <4l39cj$[e-mail]> john maxwell
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>>But the lack of time argument you advance rings rather hollow. If you
>>expect to have the time to *operate* HF over the course of your
lifetime,
>>surely you can find a bit of time *once* to program the wetware to
pass
>>the Morse test in order to do so. Sure, you may think it is hazing,
sure
>
>  ESPECIALLY now, with the widespread availability of computers (and
>Morse code practice programs) and the relaxing of the code requirement.
>
>  Code requirement relaxed?  Yes, the multiple choice code tests,etc.
>now available represent a loosening of the code requirement.  I passed


What multible choice code test arew you talking about, I have traveled
long and far and have seen very few if any. After studying almost 8
month for my 13wpm, I havent seen one

David Price




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Code requirement relaxed WAS: Selling out of ham radio
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 96 21:29:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4l90d2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l0o2u$[e-mail]> <4l2mcs$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l39cj$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l65ii$[e-mail]> <4l74i3$[e-mail]>

In article <4l74i3$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail](Gerald Schmitt ) wrote:
>In <4l65ii$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Curt
>Phillips) writes:
>>>In article <4l39cj$[e-mail]> john maxwell
><[e-mail]> writes:

>>player (I got my first cassette recorder/player in 1969tmoded mode
  but even when we do accomplish it we
>have to be derided because it ain't like it was.

  Your first line got a little garbled, but *I* WASN'T deriding ANYONE.
I wasn't lambasting people with a no-code license.  I wasn't saying
code is great.  I was simply telling about the way it was, not so
long ago, as compared to the way it is now.  The fact is that  I got
Novice/General/Advanced under one set of rules, and Extra under another.
If I was deriding people licensed under the new testing system, then
I'd be deriding myself for getting an "easy" Extra.  The fact is that
I followed the current rules of the FCC each time I tested, which is
all I or anyone can be expected to do.

  IMO, the major problem with the way they test today is providing a
list of all of the questions, not the CW portion.  Still, I don't
deride or degrade anyone who tested under these rules (as *I* did).
I simply think that the FCC is making a mistake.

  To me, the history of the hobby is a part of its charm.  We have a
93 year old ham in RARS, and I enjoy hearing him talk about the
REALLY old days.  In fact, we have a LOT of hams with decades of
experience in RARS, and I think it is important for us to know
"where we came from", so to speak.

>Personally I found the CW portion of the test Pavlovian and a waste of
>time the only greater waste is the half of the HF bands devoted to a

  Perhaps, but the CW portion of amateur radio testing is FAR from the
only "waste of time" I am forced to engage in nowadays, and hardly the
most egregious either.  However, I encourage anyone who really hates it
to let the FCC (and ARRL and whomever) know how you feel.  I'm not a
big CW fan, but I don't find it all that onerous either.

[snip]
>on the internet?" If anyone suggests CW is a waste of time for those
>not interested in it they are accused of being lazy something for
>nothing welfare types. I fully expect such accusations to be directed
>at me for this post.

  Then you have to consider the source.  When the no-code license was
being considered, I wrote a very unbiased article about it in my
column in MODERN ELECTRONICS magazine.  In essence, all I said was that
the FCC was thinking about doing this, and you should know about it
and write them if you care about it.  I didn't advocate it, or say
that people should be against it.  I simply reported on it.
  I got hate mail (and e-mail) for writing even that.  But it didn't
really bother me.  THEY were the ones who were upset, not me.  Therefore,
it was only a problem to them, not to me.

>Let this nonsense about how tough it was in the good/bad old days go we

  I don't think the history of the hobby is nonsense.

>all took the tests that were in place when we decided to get our
>licenses and everyone new or old should be treated as a brother in the
>hobby. Locally this is mostly how it is and I am glad because if it was

  I agree and try to help our new licensees, and even taught a class
for prospective Novice/Tech (even, gasp, NO CODE Techs) as recently as
two weeks ago.

  So I didn't mean my posting as negative toward new licensees, and if
you'll read it carefully you'll see that there is nothing in it that
would be taken that way by a reasonable person.  I was just relating a
little history.

  Sorry if you took it the wrong way.

========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU ex-WB4LHI) |  "Computer users will need a
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group|  mouse when they grow a
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA   |  third arm." -Pres of WordStar
Energy/Recycling BBS 704-547-3114   |                   circa 1983
== [e-mail] == [e-mail] ==


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:02 1996
From: "Mark S. Conway" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: fido.aust_telecom,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Convert pager to receive all
Date: 20 Apr 1996 23:45:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4lbsuv$[e-mail]>
References: <4lb2n9$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Barry O'Grady) wrote:
>Does anybody know how feasable it would be to convert an ordinary
>alpha-numeric pager to display every page sent on the system it
>is connected to? What would be required? I would think it should
>be possible to bypass the number checking and convince the
>pager that every call is for it.
>
>
>
           WOW, you're sicker than me .......




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:03 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: fido.aust_telecom,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Convert pager to receive all
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 19:44:24 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lb2ns$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

J.W. Wolfington wrote:
>
> On Sat, 20 Apr 1996 22:18:22 GMT, [e-mail] (Barry O'Grady)
> wrote:
>
> >Does anybody know how feasable it would be to convert an ordinary
> >alpha-numeric pager to display every page sent on the system it
> >is connected to? What would be required? I would think it should
> >be possible to bypass the number checking and convince the
> >pager that every call is for it.
> >
> >
>
> Why?

=====
Forget "why?", and try to imagine how fast the pages would fly past
on the screen!
Pager companies don't send each page out individually; they send them
in a data burst. Anywhere from one to over a hundred pages at a time
go out in each burst. A poor pager would have a fit trying to display
all of them!
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Arnie B.)
Newsgroups: alt.privacy,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 22:42:16 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4j01pp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4jubgh$[e-mail]> <pworrell-1304962233020001@192.0.2.1>

In article <pworrell-1304962233020001@192.0.2.1>, [e-mail] (Dave)
wrote:

> But it's not entirely illegal to listen.  It is illegal to INTENTIONALLY
> listen to conversations.  If you just happen to stumble upon them, you
> can't help it.  But it is illegal to divulge any information on your
> stumbling path.

Pssst,Dave!
    How 'bout if someone lights a "joint", but doesn't inhale - INTENTIONALLY?

Thanks though, for the legal advice...  :)


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:06 1996
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 1996 10:49:00 -0400
From: [e-mail] (Roger Cravens)
Subject: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS
Message-ID: <NOMSGID_1=3A109=[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Subject: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS

===========================================================================
Date: 04-12-96 (14:12)
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Subj: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
B-@>From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)

B-@> * Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner

B-@>Graham Collins <[e-mail]> wrote:

B-@>>Bill Cheek wrote:
 -@>>>
 -@>>> This article/file is for the benefit of all.
 -@>>> (c) 1995-96 <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-
 -@>>
 -@>>   Hmmm, interesting disclaimer.
 -@>>
 -@>>   The interent throught ISP's and news servers provide a
 -@>>   medium ( media ) that converys, stores and transports this information
.
 -@>>
 -@>>   Like most people I pay an ISP for access
 -@>>
 -@>>   A bit of a paradox?

B-@>Hmmmmmm.  Consider your paying for access to the Web, then; not the
 -@>UUCP.

B-@>Meanwhile, my intent is to prevent the CD-ROM garbage collectors from
 -@>snapping up my posts and reselling them.......  It's been done in the
 -@>past, and if they're going to make money off me again, then they can
 -@>share the proceeds.

B-@>That's the issue anyway.........

In case you've been surfing lately, Bill, I've starting see some of my
lists pop up in several FTP areas.  My name is on there and I honestly
don't care.  But with the amount I've posted in the past two years in
terms of federal frequencies, SIGINT techniques, and other hard to
obtain information, I'm amazed it hasn't been stuck on someone's CD.  I
assume it's only a matter of time, though.

Roger "Fed Hunter" Cravens
***
 o QMPro 1.52 o Experience varies directly with number of liberals shot.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:08 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS
Date: 18 Apr 1996 15:00:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4l5lev$[e-mail]>
References: <316c308a.159898817@192.188.72.19> <[e-mail]> <316e9c43.86791394@192.188.72.19> <4ktolm$[e-mail]> <3173b5fb.23633288@192.188.72.19>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In <3173b5fb.23633288@192.188.72.19>, [e-mail] (Bill Cheek) writes:
>[e-mail] wrote:
>
>>I don't understand how anyone can copyright their posts.
>
>Do you understand now anyone can copyright a book, a computer program,
>a magazine article, and a Web Page?

Yes I do, because you PAY for the work!  Yes, I know all about copyright
law, I own a recording company and am more familiar with it that you may think
!

>> Don't worry, those "CD-ROM" garbage collectors don't need you to
>> make money,
>
>Funny how a lot of my work has appeared on the "shareware" and
>miscellaneous CD-ROMS.  Perhaps you better do your homework and not
>open your mouth so quickly............
>
>> and I am curious as to whether copyright laws would apply to
>> public postings on newsgroups..  (It may just fit under the fair
>> use exception).
>
>Ummmmm Hummmm, and then again, it might not. You could always TEST it
>and find out........instead of working your motor jaws.....and finding
>fault with things of which you know nothing.

I think I will!

>>Anyhow, that's about as silly as the few people who I have seen with copyrig
ht
>>notices in their sigs that forbid Microsoft from transmitting the material o
ver
>>their network, again I doubt that would hold up in court!
>
>Quite immaterial...........and an idiotic comparison.  When I post
>information here that was derived from hours of hard work, I do not
>intend to just LET others profit from it.  Take a look at all of Bob
>Parnass' posts.....they're copyrighted!  A lot of Usenet posts are
>copyrighted.  Better fall back and regroup on that one, pal.......

Not really, they both are copyrighted.  You need not apply for a copyright
to copyright a work.  See my comment below!

>>I think that the "CD-ROM Garbage Collectors" do us a service anyway
>
>Ummm hummmm, and they charge for it.  My posts here are not charged.

That is considered an 'access' charge.  No different than paying an ISP
for 'access' to usenet!

>> that way if I need a particular mod I wouldn't have to post the request
>> and tie up more newsgroup bandwidth with another senseless thread like
>> this one. >And I certainly won't go out and buy a $20 book so I can get
>> that one mod that I need!
>
>Easy to say when the ONE MOD YOU NEED is nothing more than "clip a
>diode" or "move a resistor".  I would tell you the mod before selling
>you a book under that scenario.  Anything more complicated than that
>would give you a sphincter spasm, anyway.  Keep your needs simple and
>your philosophy will serve you well............
>
>Copyright (c) 1996 <All rights reserved>  Bill Cheek
>

Well beanbrain (that seems to be one of your favorite phrases), I did
call my lawyer and he says that you can copyright anything you want,
but unless it states specifically that you cannot copy, alter etc. in any
way without the authors permission, then you are free to use it in
any way, for any purpose without the authors permission, you
just cannot take credit for the work!

But anyhow, you just changed my mind about you too!  I go along with everyone
else...

Remember Mr Cheek, Ignorance and Arrogance go hand in hand!
Direct any further nonsense you may come up with (including press
releases for your books) to private e-mail in the future!

  Steve W.
United Sound
    N2RWE


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:09 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Michael O'Donnell)
Subject: Re: Does ANYBODY repair Yupiteru radios in the US?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 16:32:01 GMT



Jonathan Clough  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>           [e-mail] "Michael O'Donnell" writes:
>> Even Mr. Jonathan Clough, a fellow who normally appears to be
>> very helpful and who posts frequently in this group, has so far
>> not responded to my emailed requests for information on how I
>                                  ^^^^^ request...no "s"

That's correct - one request.  My error.  I may have been thinking
of my previous posting in which I broadcast a plea for advice and
to which Mr. Clough responded via email, but that doesn't count.

>I'll assume though you bought it elswehere (ie not us)

I did buy it elsewhere, and I was derelict in not making that
clear in my original message, so let me stress it here:  I did not
buy my radio from Javiation and Mr. Clough is not obliged to me in
any way or manner.  If my message somehow implied that he *does*
have an obligation to me which he is not fulfilling, then I have
done him wrong.  My intention in naming Jonathan Clough was merely
to mention someone who appears to be recognized in this newsgroup
as an authority regarding Yupiteru radios.  By mentioning his
silence in response to my inquiries regarding repair strategies,
I was giving what I thought to be a good reason to believe that
there WERE none i.e. if Jonathan Clough doesn't know how to
arrange it then it likely *can't* be arranged.  (perhaps a bit
overstated, but it makes the point)  I used the term "embarrassed"
only in the sense that fans of these radios might be collectively
embarrassed about this one glaring drawback to owning what is
otherwise a fine scanner.

>I did receive your E-Mail on the 9th April following my reply to your
>request for info in the newsgroup. E-Mail reply was sent on the 11th which
>later bounced back with a "need mail before rcpt" header which I did not
>resend....sorry !
>
>Additional details in e-mail sent just before this (which so far hasn't
>bounced back) but try changing R82 (1 Watt, Metal oxide). I'll take a
>bet that works, if not then I would suggest it needs to be looked at
>for a possible alternative fault.
>
>--
>Cheers,
> /-------------------------------------------------------------------------\
>| Jonathan Clough             |       HF/VHF/UHF Receivers & Scanners       |
>| Javiation,                  |      from all the leading manufacturers     |

Thanks for all that, and again - my apologies to Mr. Clough for
inadvertently casting him in a bad light.  Sheesh!  Life on the
net is tough enough without this sort of thing...

Regards,
 ---------------------------------
 Michael O'Donnell     [e-mail]
 ---------------------------------

P.S.  I did get one reponse from someone offering repair service
      for these units.  I'll check them out and post my description
      if there's any interest.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Christian)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DPL Detection
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 07:35:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4l7fms$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Clay Juckett <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Is there a device that can DETECT a DPL when a radio is transmitting,
>i.e. show the digital done that is being used?

Several devices are made for the 2-way industry to do this from a
$3,000+  Service monitor to a $100-150 Tone/Code display from CSI.
None are in the "hobbyist" price range.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:11 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast Food Frequencies (4/21/96)
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 96 22:24:26 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>



> Thanks for sharing the information!

Does anyone have any PL's for these?



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:12 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Fast Food Frequencies (4/21/96)
To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 03:51:17 GMT

[e-mail] wrote:
>
>
> > Thanks for sharing the information!
>
> Does anyone have any PL's for these?

I have PL tones from several other lists, but most of the information
is incomplete.  I'll try to merge this information into a new list and
will post it by the end of this week.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:13 1996
From: Dave Booth <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Florida - Frequencies?
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 22:07:04 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Neil Young <[e-mail]>

Neil Young wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a list of frequencies for Florida, or just Orlando,
> Florida?  If so, could you either post them to the group or to me by
> email.  Also if anyone knows of any FTP, WWW sites that might have this
> particular information, please could you tell me the address?
>
> Living in Britain, I don't have access to any American books such as
> Police Call, so I am unable to check in any such books, unfortunately.
> I am trying to get hold of these from someone I know in America, but
> until them I need some freqs!
>
> Thank-you.
>
> --
> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=  Neil Young <[e-mail]>  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>                  ------------------------------------
> A malicious staircase vapidly but quickly eats the early hotel, for the
> extremely pointless House of Lords flatly but boredly drops the muchly
> bland apple.


try looking here...
PerCon Frequency Database Search
http://www.perconcorp.com/db_srch.htm
--
http://www.lookup.com/Homepages/65348/home.html
Dave Booth
KC6WFS


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Howard Mondor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: For Sale Bearcat BC2500XLT * Sony SW-55 * Radius UHF portables
Date: 21 Apr 1996 18:09:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4ldtkb$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

For sale by owner !

BC2500 XLT like new ! including box , extra battery and charger. $200

Sony SW-55 Shortwave , like new also. Includes case and power cord.$200

Motorola Radius GP300 UHF transievers. Ready to talk ! $200 each (
have 3).

Send email for phone number and address.

[e-mail]

I am in NYC and will send COD.

/Howard

Howard Mondor
440 E. 6th St. #3E
Ny Ny 10009




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Howard Mondor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: For sale Sony SW-55 * Bearcat BC2500 XLT * Radius UHF portables
Date: 21 Apr 1996 17:46:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4lds9a$[e-mail]>

For sale by owner !

BC2500 XLT like new ! including box , extra battery and charger. $200

Sony SW-55 Shortwave , like new also. Includes case and power cord.$200

Motorola Radius GP300 UHF transievers. Ready to talk ! $200 each (
have 3).

Send email for phone number and address.

[e-mail]

I am in NYC and will send COD.

/Howard

Howard Mondor
440 E. 6th St. #3E
Ny Ny 10009




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Scan550759)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: PRO-51 Scanner
Date: 21 Apr 1996 13:19:13 -0400
Message-ID: <4ldqmh$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Scan550759)

Hello.

  I have a PRO-51 Handheld Scanner for sale. It is a brand new unit in the
box.
   Here are the specs/information on it:

- 200 channels
- 800 Mhz
- "Band-Search" for VHF-air, Marine, Fire, and Weather
- HyperScan with 50 channels/sec or 100 channels/sec
- Priority Mode
- Lockout Channels
- Backlight
- Keypad lock button
- Memory Backup
- Earphone jack, external power jack, charging jack, and BNC antenna jack.
- Rubber ducky antenna included.
- Takes 4 AA batteries.
- Can run off AC current or DC with appropriate adapters.
- Covers the following:
  29-54, 108-174, 406-512, 806-823.9375, 851-868.9375, 896.1125-956 Mhz..

From the catalog: 6 1/6" tall, 2 7/16" wide, 1 11/16" thick

Retails for $319, I will take any REASONABLE offer.
At this time, I don't have a receipt, but that could change (I have to
search
for it, which is why I'm selling on the 'Net..)

Terms: You pay shipping and/or COD charges, depending upon the offer.
       I would be willing to open up the scanner before shipping to make
sure
       it's fully functional.

Please leave email with offers/information.
Thanks!



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Wiza)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack Pro 2006
Date: 22 Apr 1996 05:33:55 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4lf5o3$[e-mail]>
References: <4iajp6$[e-mail]> <4ih2uq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4iubav$[e-mail]>

I hate seeing people put things up for ridiculous prices.  I saw an ad in
a local computer magazine, some guy was trying to sell stuff like 14.4 modem
for $100, 4mb RAM for $120 each, 20mb HD for $100.  I had to respond.  Pissed
him off BAD.  Tough.

If people set a fair price, no problem.  But if someone wants $200 for a
scanner that retails for $300, but I know Rat Shack has it on sale for $189,
then I am not going to keep quiet.

In article <4iubav$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says..
.
>
>>>Michael Alexander
>>>[e-mail]
>>I apologize for using this bandwidth but I have to state my position.
>
>You certainly have the right to post your opinion,,,, and I don't?????
>
>>It is the sellers right to put whatever price he wants on his stuff.
>
>Anyone can post any price he/she wants, as you indicated.
>
>>If you believe that price is too high then don't buy it.
>
>I DO indeed know it is much too high & WILL NOT CONSIDER IT!
>
> This post
>>would have been gone if the price police hadn't flamed it several
>>times.
>
>Are you not also adding to the "flame"?????
>
> I am tired of seeing post after post return to the newsgroups
>>because someone had a comment about the price of an item.
>
>Don't read the ones marked "FS".
>
>  Please let
>>the seller set his price and the market (buyers) determine if it's a
>>good one or not..
>
>I intend to. However, why do people post here? Think about it..... They
>either need info or are trying to help someone out with a little info
>that they have. Helping each other, right?? Now, understand my post. I
>did not intend to "cut" or "slash" anyone, nor did I intend to be
>insulting. After reading the note, I assumed the person wanted to sell a
>radio. Secondly, from the extreme price, I assumed they never sold used
>equipment before. You and I both know the seller has about as much a
>chance selling that radio as you do selling yours at $895.00. So why not
>help some one out with some constructive advice???
>
>>
>>Again sorry for the bandwidth but I had to express a point.
>
>Yeah, me too.
>
>
>



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Duane Goldsworthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: Yupiteru 7100  ($399)
Date: 20 Apr 1996 14:28:51 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I have a near NEW barely used Yupiteru MVT-7100 that I will sacrifice
for $399 <firm> + shipping.

I purchased this scanner in England when they were really hard to get
and paid a bunch for it ... BUT it has like 5 hours of usage and it is
wanting for a caring home!

If you are interested please e-mail me ...

[e-mail]

!^NavFont02F01060006MGHHHN2934



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Business Resource Group)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fun with the Wally Warts!
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 01:25:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4lhba5$[e-mail]>
References: <4ldig5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Drew Durigan) wrote:

>A few days ago, I came up with a great way to have some fun at one of
>your favorite neighborhood establishments.  No, this doesn't involve
>reformatting the 'C' drives at your neighborhood Radio Scrap and totally
>baffling Sammy Salesdroid in the process.  Nor does it involve freaking
>out the drive-thru folks at Mc Burgers by letting them know that you
>overheard their "private" communications between themselves when they
>were uttering those off-color remarks about the customers (you, maybe?)
>Nope.  This time, we are going to turn our attention to those good folks
>at America's #1 retailer...welcome to Wally World!!

>I have noticed that most stores use simple Motorola VHF walkie-talkies to
>communicate amongst themselves.  These operate on the interant "dot"
>frequencies...usually either 151.625, 151.955, 154.570, or 154.600Mhz.
>After hours of sitting the parking lot and monitoring the comms, I have
>come to the conclusion that not all Wally Warts have the "privilege" of
>carrying handhelds.  Only the "upper level" types seem to have them.  I
>came to this conclusion after hearing a substantial amount of gossip
>concerning other employees, as well as customers.  Anyway, back to our
>fun...

>First, monitor from the parking lot and determine which frequency is in
>use at your local Wally World.  Then, go into the store and direct
>yourself to the automotive department.  You will see a rack of car
>stereos mounted against the wall, fully functioning and operative.  MOST,
>but not ALL Wally Worlds also sell lower-end Bearcat scanners, and will
>have one mounted and operating along with the car stereos.  Usually this
>is the 16-channel mobile model that sells for $89-99.  Turn on the
>scanner.  Program the Wally World frequency into channel #1, and lock out
>all the others.  Then, set the squelch, turn the volume up to maximum,
>and get away quick!  Soon, you will hear sounds eminating from the radio.
> The nearest Wally Wart (usually the clerk behind the sporting goods
>counter, which is directly adjacent to the automotive department), will
>get a disgusted look on his face, and proceed over to the display in
>order to "turn off that damn police scanner."  But when he gets close
>enough to make out the conversation, something very interesting happens:
>he/she recognizes the voices coming from the speaker!  A boss?  A co-
>worker?  That girl who works in housewares that he has a big crush on?
>The light goes off in Wally's head...ding, ding, ding...."hey, these are
>"our" people!"  He will very quickly look around, turn the volume down
>(so that passing customers or managers cannot hear), and then stand there
>with his ear pressed against the speaker in order to hear what "they" are
>talking about.  Sometimes, they stand there for several minutes, go back
>to their register to wait on a customer, and then return to the scanner
>for another few minutes.  Hilarious!!

>Try it, and let me know how it works at your neighborhood Wally World.

>-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-


Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt!

What is even better is to program in their store's loss prevention
frequencies.  This way the display scanner is blasting away with the
details of their in-store surveillance operations.

Give it a try!





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ben )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GE TRUNKED VS MOTOROLA: DANGER!!!
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 16:01:00
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kqnln$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> Jack Daniel <[e-mail]> w
rites:
>From: Jack Daniel <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Re: GE TRUNKED VS MOTOROLA: DANGER!!!




>If the tracking code detectors hear these tones (through very sensitive
>microphones), they silently alert the enforcers and display the location
>of the tone source (i.e. your reciever!) on a concealed screen that looks
>like a common watch on the enforcers wrist.

>What happens next is not pleasant and I will not describe it here, but
>you can just imagine what people that are trained to maim and kill
>could do if they are provoked!

Jack,

You are in big trouble now!
I can't believe you would give out this terrible GE secret.
If I were you I'd be getting ready to be taken off to the EDAC farm where you
will be forced to listen to GE trunk tones 24 hours a day!

Ben


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Wishner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GE TRUNKED VS MOTOROLA: DANGER!!!
Date: 21 Apr 1996 12:57:04 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4ldbb0$[e-mail]>
References: <4kqnln$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

gawd!  thanks for the warning, mr seagrams.  i'll throw all my scanners
away...and my weather radio, just to be sure.

p.s.  i already watch CNN 24 hours a day.  maybe i could get a job with
the Scanner Enforcement Police...

("...allright, radio-scum, drop that 'police call,' or i'll fill you
fulla hetrodynes.")

dejim in minnesota, where all scanners are set to the park police

37.2 degrees F @ 12:56 UTC sunday





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:22 1996
From: Dana Gower <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GE TRUNKED VS MOTOROLA: DANGER!!!
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 09:15:09 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kqnln$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ldbb0$[e-mail]>

Jim Wishner wrote:
>
> gawd!  thanks for the warning, mr seagrams.  i'll throw all my scanners
> away...and my weather radio, just to be sure.
>
> p.s.  i already watch CNN 24 hours a day.  maybe i could get a job with
> the Scanner Enforcement Police...
>
> ("...allright, radio-scum, drop that 'police call,' or i'll fill you
> fulla hetrodynes.")
>
> dejim in minnesota, where all scanners are set to the park police
>
> 37.2 degrees F @ 12:56 UTC sunday

GE - We bring good things to life!!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:23 1996
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 23:15:00 EDT
From: Dave Shaffer <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Handheld CB radio wanted...

I'm looking for a handheld CB radio.

I've recently removed an under-dash unit to mount a cell phone
in that location (too many toys, not enough space!) but I'd
like to have a CB handheld as a back-up or to talk to truckers.

I borrowed a Radio Shack TRC-217 (I think that was the number)
some time back and that seemed to be pretty close. It was easily
portable covered 40 channels and was good for at least a mile
or two. That's all I'm looking for. Something like that would
probably do just fine.

Drop me a note if you have something like this.

PS - I have a lead on a TRC-214, but I believe that is a three
channel unit, and I'd rather go with the full 40 if there's one
out there.

- Dave


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:24 1996
From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Handheld CB radio wanted...
Date: 22 Apr 1996 01:11:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4lembj$qds$[e-mail]>

I meant the Pro350XL, not XLT.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:25 1996
From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Handheld CB radio wanted...
Date: 21 Apr 1996 20:10:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4le4n7$t5m$[e-mail]>

The best handheld will probably be the upcoming Uniden Pro350XLT, pictured in
the May CB Magazine. It'll have the 7 NOAA Wx freqs, Scanning and Dual
Watch. Plus, Uniden will offer an optional nicad pack.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Cordingley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Homemade Scanner Antennas
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 00:53:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4l471a$[e-mail]>
References: <4l1jc5$[e-mail]>

Charles Curtis <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Is there anyone out there who has an obsession for making there own
>scanner antennas? I believe that homemade antennas can perform as well as
>commercial ones.

Hi Charles,

I have made a number of scanner antennas - Jpoles, ground planes,
stacked folded dipoles, even a couple of yagi's and a quagi.
My materials of choice are white PVC pipe, common copper electrical
wire, brass hobby rod, and 5-minute epoxy. The construction methods
are within the grasp of the average handy-klutz. Once you understand
the basics, it's a great way to make good, inexpensive antennas.

>There seems to be a lack of information in this area.

Not at all! There are all sorts of books about antenna building. The
ARRL handbooks are very helpful.  The ham magazines are always
printing articles on home-made antennas.

I haven't build an all-band antenna like a discone, but I've found
that large ground planes do pretty well on higher bands.

Check out rec.radio.amateur.antenna for some ideas and homepage links.

73
Paul
VA3MLW



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Cordingley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Homemade Scanner Antennas
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 13:36:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4l8845$[e-mail]>
References: <4l6gkl$[e-mail]>

Charles Curtis <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I am looking for any unusual designs that work well.
>I usually build my own rather that buying them.
>Any ideas would be welcome.   Thanks!!!!

Hi Charles,

Here's a design that works well for me on UHF, I'm now building one
for 800 Mhz to see if it works there. It's a triple folded dipole with
a quarter-wave matching transformer. The cost is around $12 for
materials.

Materials - white PVC pipe, T and L fittings, a dozen feet or so of a
good grade of 300 ohm twinline, a small length of 75-ohm coax,
five-minute expoxy, bare copper 25-amp electrical wire

Construction - Build an E-shaped bracket out of PVC tubing. The three
prongs of the E should be one wavelength apart (use the formula
for wavelength in free space - no adjustment). Lenght of the prongs is
roughly 4-6"; all three prongs should be the same length.

Cut three lengths of copper wire, one wavelenght long plus 1/8" on
each end (Remember to adjust the length for the appropriate K value)
Bend the wire into ovals with the ends in the middle of one side. The
two long sides of the oval should be about an inch apart. Bend the
ends so that there is about 1/8" of wire sticking out horizontally at
each end. The gap between the ends should be about 1/4".

Cut three IDENTICAL sized pieces of 300-ohm twinline. Length is not
critical so long as the three pieces are EXACTLY the same length. The
correct length is whatever is long enough to bring all three ends
together with a small amount of slack.. Solder these lengths to the
three wire loops.

Cut two 1/2" slots (top and bottom) in the end of each prong of the
pipe. Cut/drill a hole in the T/L fitting at the other end of the
prong (so you can look in the end of the prong and see out the back of
the joint)

Feed the free end of each section of twinline into the end of the each
prong, and back out the hole at the back.Keep feeding until you can
insert the antenna loop into the slot. Mix and apply epoxy to secure
the loop in the slot (better to do in small batches and build up
slowly, than to try to do it all in one application).

Solder the three leads together in parallel (make sure you have joined
the three top wires of the loops together, and the three bottom wires
together, so the three are 'in phase')

Cut a quarter-wave length of 75-ohm coax (remember to adjust for
velocity factor) and solder one end to the three joined twinline
leads. Solder the other end to a standard PL-259 plug or directly to a
length of 50-ohm coax feedline.
(Some booksstate that the quarter-wave section should have connectors
at the ends. For a receiving antenna I have found it's OK to do
without. Solder the centre connectors carefully, cover with a small
coating of expoxy, then fold the braid back in place, solder that, and
cover over.)

When soldering, hold the conductor with needle-nose pliers as a heat
sink to protect the insulation from excess heat.

This antenna is light, compact, easy to mount, and has a good
omnidirectional pattern. It outperforms several models of ground-plane
I have tried.

I'd appreciate any comments or constructive suggestions on this
design.

73
Paul



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:28 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve St. Denis)
Subject: How to change priority channel on Pro-37 from hand book
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 18:33:13 GMT

 I have a PRO-37 scanner myself and took this information out
of the hand book, To program a channel as a priority channel, press
PGM, the desired channel number, and then press PRI.
P appears in the upper left corner of the display whenever the scanner
is set to the priority channel. You can only select one channel as the
priority channel.
Hope this will help you
Steve St. Denis
Fort Erie Ont. Canada
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:29 1996
From: [e-mail](Mike Montgomery )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: indy racing league
Date: 17 Apr 1996 15:22:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4l32ca$[e-mail]>

cany anyone help me find the scanner frequecies for the new Indy racing
league?
mike montgomery ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 96 17:55:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4l5vff$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kub4s$[e-mail]> <4l0k5h$[e-mail]> <pworrell-1604962352290001@192.0.2.1> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   Bill Funk <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Dave wrote:

>> > : >Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
>> > : >portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
>> > : >and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
>> > : >it's illegal.
[snip]

>Even so, local laws may make it illegal, while the state says it's OK.
>Good luck.

  EXCEPT that by federal (FCC) edict, no state or local law may make
it illegal for a licensed amateur radio operator to use (mobile/portable
or whatever) a radio for the amateur bands that may also cover the
public service, etc. "scanner" frequencies.
  Quite a few "mobile" type 2 meter and 440 MHz amateur radios offer
extended coverage and local/state laws can't make them illegal to use.

  The ultimate extension of that is my Icom IC2SRA handheld, with is
both a 2 meter radio and a full 25 Mhz-960 MHz scanner.  Unfortunately,
Icom doesn't make this scanner anymore (it also covers the full,
evil cellular phone band), but I have two.  I may sell *one* sometime,
but I'll "never" (except in the MOST dire circumstances) sell my
last IC2SRA!  It's my anti-scanner law radio, one I can take and scan with
legally everywhere in the USA.

========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)|"I don't want to achieve
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group| immortality through my work.
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA   | I want to achieve it through
Energy/Recycling BBS 704-547-3114   | NOT DYING."     -- Woody Allen
==[e-mail] ============================================


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nick Marsh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for AOR 2515 info
Date: 18 Apr 1996 18:32:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4l61r0$[e-mail]>

I have just traded for an AOR 2515 scanner, 5 to 1500 mhz.

If there are any users out there I'd like to get some feedback and
mod ideas from you.

Also need to know if it has "search banks" and how to access them.

Tia

Nick
WB4SQI


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jann Larsson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for speed-up for PRO2006
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 96 21:21:00 +0200
Message-ID: <ftn_2.201.339$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Anyone who knows the mod for speeding up the scanrate of a PRO2006. I finally
got my hands on a used PRO2006 (well, a Handic 0080 wich is identic to a 2006)
and found out tha a friend of mine has a PRO2006 scanning 25 channels per
second, but when he bought it, it was already modified and he don't really kno
w
how it was done. Anyone knowing of a simple modification?

Electronic greetings, Jann






From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (rickard faivre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Looking for speed-up for PRO2006
Date: 21 Apr 1996 12:21:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4ld98m$[e-mail]>
References: <ftn_2.201.339$[e-mail]>

In article <ftn_2.201.339$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>Anyone who knows the mod for speeding up the scanrate of a PRO2006. I
finally
>got my hands on a used PRO2006 (well, a Handic 0080 wich is identic to
a 2006)
>and found out tha a friend of mine has a PRO2006 scanning 25 channels
per
>second, but when he bought it, it was already modified and he don't
really know
>how it was done. Anyone knowing of a simple modification?
>
>Electronic greetings, Jann

Tjena Jann, Handic 0080 Σr en Pro-2005 ej 2006. Vill du modifera s÷k
hastigheten sσ g÷r du det pσ bekostnad av delay tiden. Jag har en mod
f÷r att ÷ka hastigheten men det Σr bΣttre att skaffa en Optoscan 456
med mjukvara dσ fσr du en datorstyrd scanner med 65 ch/s och en massa
finesser. Kolla in OptoElectronics hemsida.

Tja , Rickard.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wayne Hoffman)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,sci.electronics.design
Subject: Re: Mental Block?
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 19:48:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4lgnkc$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l0o2u$[e-mail]> <4l2mcs$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l9csk$[e-mail]> <4lajbq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Brian Gohl) wrote:

<<bunch of whining snipped >>

>I wish that I was the one to buy the gear that started this thread, but my
>receivers will have to suffice......

Why?  You've already got your no-code route, so take it and
QUIT BITCHIN !!
D. Wayne Hoffman
ARS WB6WLR
Internet [e-mail]
Pac Bell [phone]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:36 1996
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,sci.electronics.design
From: [e-mail] (Matt Roberts)
Subject: Mental Block? (was: Selling out of ham radio)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 96 17:38:38 GMT
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

> >     despite about 30 years experience in hardware and software, including
> > rf design, the code requirement kept me out of the hobby. i am currently
> > working at the 13 wpm test, so i can employ more efficient digital
>
> Good luck with the test.  An old friend of mine was similarly experienced
> in radio and enjoyed the hobby but found a mental block when it came to
> Morse code.

A lot of people on welfare today have a 'mental block' when it comes to workin
g, but as long
as we keep giving them what they want, they just keep taking it.  Seems the sa
me is holding
true for good ol' amateur radio.  Doesn't really matter though, since all I ha
ve to do these
days is shout 'hearing problem' and I get a code free...what?...Advanced or Ex
tra?  Why
work?

By the way, I wonder if that guy ever sold his gear...
----
Matt Roberts, KK5JY,
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:36 1996
From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mods for Radio Shack PRO-60
Date: 21 Apr 1996 20:11:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4le4p8$t5m$[e-mail]>

You could return the US one and buy the UK one, which has full coverage
in the 800/900MHz band. Of course, you'll still be stuck with 12.5kHz
steps throughout the range.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: More Duff and PJB antics :(
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 21:44:29 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kfrm8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <316e95bb.85119700@192.188.72.19> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> michael@alexander
.terranet.com (Michael Alexander) writes:


>What is also remarkable is how predictable you are. Any time anybody makes
>a disparaging remark about Bill Cheek, you show up to defend him.

I didn't defend him, read what I posted Mikey. I take this as your vote of
support to use rec.radio.scanner to complain about problems on the Fido
net. That certain fits your profile.


> Seems
>what we have here is one net monkey jabbering about the other net monkeys,
>eh? I was curious to see what you have contributed to rec.radio.scanner
>since your last appearance in support of Cheek so I ran your name through
>Altva Vista. What do you think turned up. Nada? Zippo. Nary a contribution
>to this group. Go figure.

Yea go figure. You of course have also read my e-mail to other users too,
right?  OTOH, I have never gone on to a newsgroup and initiated an attack on a
persons character. Then again, look at your contibution as the Net Price
Police. You gather the information on 3 Usenet sales play yourself off as an
expert attacking people for their asking price.  Stuff it Mikey.  Your motive
to join in on this is obvious.



grh



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (PROSCAN782)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: More Duff and PJB antics :(
Date: 17 Apr 1996 07:52:16 -0400
Message-ID: <4l2m1g$[e-mail]>
References: <4l1lcl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PROSCAN782)

From: [e-mail] (Robert E. Edmunds)
Date: 17 Apr 1996 02:35:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4l1lcl$[e-mail]>


Glenn Hansen ([e-mail]) writes:
> It is remarkable that a jackass can come on to rec.radio.scanner,  start

> crying about his Fido problems and presto, the little net monkeys crawl
> out of the woodwork and support such nonsense. What a pile of crap.
>
> Duff, take your fido problems somewhere else, rec.radio.scanner isn't
the
> place.
>
> PJB, it seems to be time to have your prescription refilled. The mental
case
> kiddies music teacher is having a melt down, again.  You got your liar
ass
> kicked over the Moss deal and now you are sniffing the backside again.
>
> Quite frankly, I don't care if Bill Cheek is the biggest horses ass in
the
> world. The one fact remains,  Cheek has yet to start any of this
garbage.
> Moss, Duff and PJB just seem to have to start this BS and then cry
because
> Cheek is so forward in his replies. Seems he has the right to treat  the

> little kiddies anyway he wants. After all they asked to dance.
> PJB is clueless about scanners and along with Duff they have contributed
ZERO
> to rec.radio.scanner. Go figure.
>

   >>   OH JEEZ........and you call THIS contributing to the group.
Cripes,
just ignore them and once they realize that nobody really cares, they'll
disappear, just like last time.

This Hansen is Cheek Kisser Number One. The only time he comes around is
with his lips puckered! Ssssmmmooooccchhhhh!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rod Bruce)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300, help
Date: 18 Apr 1996 05:17:37 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4l4j9h$[e-mail]>
References: <4kv4pn$[e-mail]>

In article <4kv4pn$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Okay, I know this is probobly posted in the wrong newsgroup, but I need
>help with a Motorola Radius GP300...
>What is the freq/s that this can transmit  on ?
>What is its Wattage ?
>What is its range ?
>
Check on Motorola's Web page. They may have the specs. on that radio.
http//www.mot.com
>Thanks for any help in any direction...
>
>Mike Rothermel
>[e-mail]
>
>



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:41 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300, help
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 17:13:04 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4kv4pn$[e-mail]> <4l4j9h$[e-mail]>

Rod Bruce wrote:
>
> In article <4kv4pn$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
> says...
> >
> >Okay, I know this is probobly posted in the wrong newsgroup, but I need
> >help with a Motorola Radius GP300...
> >What is the freq/s that this can transmit  on ?
> >What is its Wattage ?
> >What is its range ?
> >
> Check on Motorola's Web page. They may have the specs. on that radio.
> http//www.mot.com
> >Thanks for any help in any direction...
> >
> >Mike Rothermel
> >[e-mail]
> >
> >VHF MODLES ARE146-174MHZ AND UHF ARE 403-470MHZ.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:42 1996
From: Mark Pratt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: MR-8100
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 23:54:53 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any different programs for this radio other than
the one that came with it? Any kind of tricks that can be done to it?

Thanks,
Mark


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Opitz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mr. News redux - another legal issue
Date: 22 Apr 1996 13:54:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4lg320$[e-mail]>
References: <4lf9mq$[e-mail]>

Guy Teague ([e-mail]) wrote:
: It's been pretty dull around here since Mr. News left the field without
: posting his proof of an exemption to the ECPA for news orgs scanning for
: profit. I'm still curious (and skeptical) as to whether there is such an
: exemption, and would like to have any pointers anyone can provide.

: On a related subject, I'm beta-testing a cellular device and have a need
: to monitor the rf output from the device. Just out of curiousity, does
: anyone know if monitoring your own xmission in the cellular band is
: technically illegal? It's not going to stop me, but I do get a kick out of
: these legal issues. Some of these so-called scanning laws are very funny.
: --
: Cheers  73 de  [e-mail]  "They're out there"              K Kesey
: Guy     KG5VT  [e-mail]  "Hey don't eat that yellow snow" F Zappa

According to the ECPA, it is NOT illegal to monitor a cellular (or
cordless) telephone call if you are a party to or have permission from
the parties to the conversation.

PaulOpitz
RadioShack Publications


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Whiston)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED DENVER FEDS FREQ!!!   QUICK!!!
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 04:41:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4lf24i$[e-mail]>
References: <4kdijb$[e-mail]> <4kf7fs$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (The NeXus!) wrote:

>[e-mail](XXXXXXXXXX) wrote:

>>
>>--the hearing for timothy mcvaigh and terry nichols is starting at 9am
>>today....i want to listen to the feds scrambling all around, but the denver
>>P.D. freq is VERY quit!!!!  it's 152.6700
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> from jayson

>  152.6700 mHz is NOT a valid Public Safety frequency...  Are you
>positive of this frequency???  What you listed is right in the middle
>of the Business and Paging band...  Law Enforcement doesn't really
>start till about 154.700 and go from there.
>
        Hmmmmmmm...  If this person who is so much in need of freqs fro the Denver ar
ea
actually lives in the Denver area...  He just might try calling the NCC-1701
ENTERPRISE BBS [phone] [Denver #] or [phone] [Longmont/Platteville
#] and pick up the SCANList 9602 (File Name SCAN9602.TXT) and the FedFile (Fil
e
Name FED9204.TXT) for the info.  The BBS is online 24hrs/day and is the `home'
of the Denver Metro Scanning Echo.

        Doleo ergo sum,
          -HALFPINT-




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chester A. Stapleton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need EMS, Police and Fire Freq. for SE KY & NE TN
Date: 18 Apr 1996 10:49:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4l56og$[e-mail]>

Have Frequencies for Southwest Va.....



Please e-mail me at [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:46 1996
From: Joseph Johnston <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need help in Ottawa area
Date: 21 Apr 1996 01:26:02 GMT
Distribution: inet
Message-ID: <4lc2rb$[e-mail]>
To: rec.radio.scanner

Hi -

I just purchased a "Patrolman" PRO-2026 scanner from Radio Shack in
Ottawa, and could use some advice.  For examples, what are the best police
channels to monitor?  My model is older, so when I press the 'police'
channels button, I get cell phone conversations.  Fun sometimes, but not
quite what I am interested in.  In particular, I'd like to know the Ottawa
Carleton district police frequencies.  If anyone can send me some
pointers, I'd be mighty appreciative.

Regards,  Joe Johnston    ---> [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chris)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need mod for BC-700A
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 04:38:37 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone have the cell mod fo a BC700A
Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New cordless Freqs
Date: 22 Apr 1996 11:12:37 -0400
Message-ID: <4lg7l5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)

I know the new 49MHz cordless freqs (for the new 25 channel cordless
phones) was posted earlier (and probably several times), but I can't find
the post.

Could someone email me the freqs or direct me to an internet address to
find them?

Thanks,

PKH


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kevin Allen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Scanner Advice
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 15:38:14 -0600
Message-ID: <kallen-1704961538150001@204.248.202.37>

I am looking to buy a new scanner. I currently have a Pro 34 and am
wanting something that scans faster and has higher frequencies. I would
appreciate advice on brands, models and prices. Please Email me. Thanks!

Kevin


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:49 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: New Scanner Advice
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 12:12:50 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <kallen-1704961538150001@204.248.202.37>
To: Kevin Allen <[e-mail]>

Kevin Allen wrote:
>
> I am looking to buy a new scanner. I currently have a Pro 34 and am
> wanting something that scans faster and has higher frequencies. I would
> appreciate advice on brands, models and prices. Please Email me. Thanks!


Kevin:

If you want a desk-top base unit, the Uniden BC9000-XLT is nice.  A good
hand-held unit would be the Uniden BC3000-XLT.  They both cost around
$380.00 - $420.00, so shop around!

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Mccullough)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: New York State Electric & Gas
Date: 17 Apr 1996 20:44:58 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4l3l8a$[e-mail]>
References: <4kremk$[e-mail]>

do they even have freq's?



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NiCad Battery Pack for PRO-43???
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 96 18:03:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4l5vue$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Bud Jamison) wrote:
>a> I've been doing exactly that since I bought one two years ago. No need
>a> for special "packs"

>What happens when your batteries run down, and you CAN'T recharge (major
>disaster, or just not near the charger)?

  You pull out the battery holder, remove the AA nicads and replace them
with AA alkaline batteries.

========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author =========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)  |
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group  |  DEATH to the
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA; AEE|       Tasters' Choice couple.
Energy/Recycling BBS 704-547-3114     |
== [e-mail] ===========================================


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:52 1996
From: Joseph Cardani <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NJ State Police/Garden State Parkway?
Date: 19 Apr 1996 17:44:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4l8jeh$[e-mail]>
References: <4kv3jq$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Todd,

The NJSP troop E (Parkway) use at least one subfleet on each trunked system. T
he trunked
frequencies are listed in police call and unfortunately with a conventional sc
anner, you have to
program all of them in. The frequencies you listed above are for maintenance,
toll plaza, and
secondary police communication. The communications heard on the old  VHF chann
els are on the 800
mhz trunked system. I am not sure if the NJSP still use these channels for sec
ondary use since I
am too far from the shore area to receive the comms. Also, the trunked system
has several
car-to-car and talkaround modes to use.

Joe Cardani
Voorhees NJ



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:54 1996
From: rls3@198.4.75.47 (RobertStansberry)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NJ State Police/Garden State Parkway?
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 01:49:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4leobi$[e-mail]>
References: <4kv3jq$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Todd Mcgovern) wrote:


>For about a year now the New Jersey State Police Troop E, Garden State
>Parkway
>have relocate their communications traffic from VHF High (154.905 & 155.
>505)
>to 800meg. truncked.  Recently I picked up a copy of Scanner Planner, by
>Metro Concepts, Third Edition and they listed the following freq's. that
>are
>used by the NJSP. GSP, Troop E.

>After listening for a while the traffic was not consistent with the NJSP,

>GSP.  Does anyone have another other information on this subject?

>851.3375 - North
>852.1625 - South
>852.7375 - North
>852.8125 - Toll Booths
>853.8625 - South
>856.4625 - North
>857.4625 - North
>858.4625 - North
>859.4625 - North
>860.4625 - North
>856.9625 - North
>857.9625 - North
>858.9625 - North
>859.9625 - North
>860.9625 - North
>857.2125 - North
>858.2125 - North
>859.2125 - North
>860.2125 - North
>856.7125 - Central
>857.7125 - Central
>858.7125 - Central
>859.7125 - Central
>860.7125 - Central
>856.4375 - South
>857.4375 - South
>859.4375 - South
>860.4375 - South
>856.9375 - South
>857.9375 - South
>858.9375 - South
>859.9375 - South
>860.9375 - South



>-
>  TODD MCGOVERN  [e-mail]

866.612 PRIM.
868.512 SEC.




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Non standard PL decoder for GE System
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 07:05:03 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ki2qh$[e-mail]> <4l0f0f$[e-mail]>



The PL for the Elgin IL trunked system I referred to in an earlier post is
116.3 Hz.  This is a Motorola system still being built.

--
Rich Carlson, N9JIG ([e-mail])
CARMA (Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association) BBS [phone]
PO Box 2681, Glenview IL 60025    SASE for sample newsletter.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Non standard PL decoder for GE System
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 06:57:05 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ki2qh$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l0f1f$[e-mail]>

Trunked systems use a subaudible tone similar to PL for control purposes.
It is the first line of defense against other comunications accessing the
system.  Different systems use different tones.  The Motorola trunked
system in Elgin IL uses such a tone, and the CARMA BBS has had some
postings on it.  I will try and find the actual tone, as I don't have it
handy.


In article <4l0f1f$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

>> I highly doubt you will find CTCSS or DCS or much of anything
>> similar...it is a trunked system after all.  I am not aware of a
>> single trunked system in operation that uses a PL tone.  Most of the
>> Motorola and/or Ericsson techies will tell you that it can't even be
>> done.

--
Rich Carlson, N9JIG ([e-mail])
CARMA (Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association) BBS [phone]
PO Box 2681, Glenview IL 60025    SASE for sample newsletter.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:56 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Opto Cub wanted
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 96 15:35:46
Message-ID: <4l32gs$[e-mail]>

Which reliable source sells the Optoelectronics CUB frequency counter
for a decent price? (excluding Opto themselves)
(I live in Ireland, what about import dues and shipping costs?)
I'd also like to hear from someone who's selling one used.
Are there any frequency counters in the Cub's price range which
are comparable performance- and feature- wise?
(I don't need reaction tuning)

Come to think of it, why aren't there any scanners that incorporate a
counter??

PS: replies via email preferred


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Popular Communications for $9.00
Date: 22 APR 96 08:07:24
Message-ID: <4lfst7$[e-mail]>

A while back I there was a posting stating Pop Com for $9.00 per year.
I can't find the posting, can someone forward it to me?

thanks,
Ken


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:58 1996
From: [e-mail](Ken M.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-2004 & Radio Shack
Date: 17 Apr 1996 21:42:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4l3okm$[e-mail]>
References: <4kv7g1$[e-mail]>

In <4kv7g1$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Richard E
Sgrignoli) writes:
>
>PRO-2004
>
>Took scanner to Radio Shack for repair; was informed they no longer
support
>or repair.  I find this hard to believe, but want to check with other
>scanning enthusiasts to see whether anyone has experienced similar
>responses.
>
>The volume of the scanner (both speaker and external speaker) has
gotten
>quite low (almost inaudible).  Need it repaired if possible.  If Radio
Shack
>does NOT repair PRO-2004 any longer, any good references for other
repair
>facility?
>
>Much appreciate it!
>
>Thanks.
>
>Respond to [e-mail] (in Hawaii)


I was just about to post a message like yours. My friend took his
PRO 2004 to Radio Shack two weeks ago and left it there to be
repaired. After two weeks, they called him to come pick it up
and told him, "We do not have parts for it anymore." It sure
doesn't sound right...that was a popular scanner! Any information
would be appreciated.

=KEN=


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:24:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (ToledoMUG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-2006
Date: 19 Apr 1996 23:25:14 -0400
Message-ID: <4l9leq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ToledoMUG)

Anyone have a used Pro-2006 they want to sell or trade for a NEW (never
opened) pro-51?? Also, I know it has a computer interface, but does it
come with the necessary software?


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:00 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Jim West)
Subject: Re: Pro-46 WFM Possible?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:23:53 GMT
References: <497cc$[e-mail]> <4kneqa$[e-mail]>

[e-mail](Robert) wrote:

>Sorry, can't help you on that, but do you know a mod to get rid of the
>obnoxious beep,beep,beep.... thanks.......

You got a mod to get rid of the low battery beep, beep, beep? Boy,
would I like to see that.....



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:01 1996
From: bobzito <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RadioShack-2004/2005/2006 I buy broken and parts for these scanners
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 10:10:27 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

RS-2004/2005/2006 I buy broken and parts for these scanners. Leave me a
message on what you have and what is wrong with it, condition, or parts
and I will make you an offer.
Thanks!
Bob
--
<[e-mail]> (Bob Zito) KI7EV WA. State


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Prince)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Realistic Pro-43 tips and tweeks
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 96 19:38:55 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Is it possible to reprogramme the Pro-43 to scan outside of its
set limits ie, below 68Mhz and above 999Mhz?



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:02 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ: Frequency for G.D. Ritzy's in OH
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 07:52:37 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have the drive-thru frequencies for G.D. Ritzy's in OH?

I know the Speaker (repeater) frequency is 35.100 Mhz, but would like to
know what the Headset (input) frequency is.

I think the headset is on one of the following frequencies:

 151.6250 151.6550 151.6850 151.7150 151.7450 151.7750 151.8050 151.8350
 151.8650 151.8950 151.9250 151.9550 154.5150 154.5400 154.5700 154.6000
 169.4450 169.5050 170.2450 170.3050 171.0450 171.1050 171.8450 171.9050

Can someone in OH verify the headset frequency?

Thanks,
Bob


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:04 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: REQ:San Jose Airport Freqs
To: "Chris E. Halladay" <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l7153$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 11:25:07 GMT

Chris E. Halladay wrote:
>
>      I would like to request that someone email me the frequencies used by
> San Jose International Airport. I attend a vocational school that is right
> around the corner from the airport. I would enjoy being able to monitor the
> incoming and outgoing flights when I'm driving to school and sitting in my
> car during lunch. I would like to request the tower,ground control,approach
> control,and all of the frequencies used by the different airlines that use
> San Jose International.
>
>      I would also like to receive the frequencies used by airport security.
>
>
>      I have forgotten. What is the frequency used for in-flight emergincies
> and distress calls?
>
>      I use a Realistic Pro-34 handheld 200 channel programmable scanner. It
> can handle the 800-900mhz range.
>
>      Thanks in advance!!
>      Chris Halladay ([e-mail])
>      Castro Valley,CA

These are the frequencies for SFO and SJC:

               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


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Parf)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Request Info: Yaesu FRG-9600 LO Band Mod
Date: 19 Apr 1996 00:00:22 -0400
Message-ID: <4l734m$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Parf)

Hi Scott,

October 1985 Ham Radio featured an up converter that converted .1-60 MHz
to 100.1-160 MHz. I believe the author mounted it external but the radio
already has a knockout for a 2nd SO239 in the back and the converter card
I built (PC board) plugged directly into one of the vacant extension slots
inside the radio. I used a spare hole in the rear to switch from HF to
VHF. The radio makes a fine SW receiver.

73,  Dale WA2YPY


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scarborough Fire Dept. now on 800 mhz.
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 01:52:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4lbpp6$[e-mail]>



Scarbarough Fire Department has made the big switch to 800.

857.0375     FDP     Toronto - Scarborough      TRU

857.2875     FDP     Toronto - Scarborough      TRU

857.6125     FDP     Toronto - Scarborough      TRU
861.3125     FDP     Toronto - Scarborough      TRU
861.5625     FDP     Toronto - Scarborough      TRU
866.4875     FDP     Toronto - Scarborough      TRU
866.9875     FDP     Toronto - Scarborough      TRU
867.4875     FDP     Toronto - Scarborough      TRU


I have heard them using only the last 3 on the above list.

For more frequencies for Ontario check out the web page below.



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




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:07 1996
From: Ron <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: sensitivity
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 11:11:07 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> I had heard that the AOR8000 was the best radi. Is the Bearcat 9000xlt now t
he top dog??
> andy.

Andy, I asked the same thing a while back. Bob Parnass of Monitoring
Times says the BC9000xlt is first rate. I'm still thinking of buying one
myself when the price(mailorder) is right.
Cheers, Ron Cain


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (tvmdc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: software
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 01:35:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4l6q9b$[e-mail]>

procure motor. encryp,or trunking lab software
e-me w/details.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Speech inversion soft
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 05:27:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

BF>From: [e-mail] (Brad Farris)
BF>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
BF>Subject: Re: Speech inversion software?
BF>Date: 14 Apr 1996 04:16:37 GMT
BF>Message-ID: <4kpu76$[e-mail]>
BF>Organization: GoodNet

BF>In article <[e-mail]>, Mark Fuller says...

BF>>Does any one know of software for speech inversion
BF>>encoding/decoding. Looking for sound-blaster compatible windows based
BF>>software.

BF>Try GoldWave - it'll do speech inversion and a lot of other cool stuff as
BF>well. Readily available by ftp or bbs download, or on any of the CD-ROMs
BF>that have Windows stuff.

BF>Brad Farris
BF>[e-mail]



My understanding about sound boards is that all but the Turtle Beach
boards are half-duplex. This would imply that half duplex boards could
not decode speech inversion in real time.

 * SLMR 2.1a * Richard Nixon is not a crook ANYMORE!


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Christian)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Speech Inversion Types
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 07:35:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4l7fmq$[e-mail]>
References: <4kk52k$[e-mail]> <4ku9fi$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Steve Kennedy) wrote:

>[e-mail](Robert Weber) wrote:

>>I have a Ramsey converter that unscrambles some inverted speech
>>perfectly but doesn't work well with some others (barely to not at all
>>understandable but warbly (?)).  Anyone know of the different types of
>>speech inversion used by 46-49 Mhz cordless phones?

>You might be dealing with Split-band inversion instead of simple
>inversion.  You can buy the chips to do this, but you'd have to build
>your own circuit.  The chips are probably made by MX-COM.

>Search the Usenet database or the Web and you'll probably find
>information on this.

Can't speak for cordless but the along with Split Band inversion, you
also have several other carriers used, and Variable Carrier Inversion.

Variable Carrier inversion changes the carrier used based on a timing
sequence.

Other carriers used:

3.107KHz - Norcomm
3.339KHz - MX-COM/Selectone
3.496KHz - Motorola VPA/Selectone
3.729KHZ - Selectone
4.096KHz - Transcrypt
3.023KHz - MX-COM/Selectone
2.868KHz - Selectone
2.729KHz - Transcrypt/Selectone

You may wish to look into getting one the "COMMERCIAL" 2-way radio
encryption boards to better decode, and get more options. Cost
$50-100.





From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Rouse)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.pirate,aus.radio,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: Sxxx, my FM-25 is Fxxxxx! What to do??
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 20:40:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4l5vun$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ijvsq$[e-mail]> <4ikqld$[e-mail]> <4jmrld$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4k0dt6$[e-mail]> <4k19av$[e-mail]> <4k3p56$[e-mail]> <4k5rmr$[e-mail]> <4kjb9v$[e-mail]> <4komm1$[e-mail]> <4kqaue$[e-mail]>


 This appears to be the idiotic thread that refuses to die!!!

73, John KA3DBN

===
John L. Rouse                  Packet:[e-mail]
Capital-Gazette Communications Fax: [phone]
Annapolis, Maryland            Voice mail: [phone] X200
               =========================
[e-mail]             [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:12 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Talking on Scanner Frequencies.......
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l8ilq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:48:29 GMT

S. Sampson ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >
: > Is there a possible way to talk on the frequencies i pick up on my
: > scanner?
: >
: > Perhaps join in on a cordless phone or cellullar conversation....
: >

Neither of the above is remotely legal.  Nor practical.  Cellular and
cordless phones are both TWO-WAY.  Even if you get on the exact frequency
you'll just create a bunch of interference.  Or you might overpower one
party of the conversation and start a two way conversation with the other.

Yeah if you don't mind breaking the law you could get on one of the
frequencies and transmit.  You could slip in a few words then shut off
and listen.  At least one of the parties might hear you.  The cellular
phone, however, would probably react to the interfering signal by
changing frequencies, then you wouldn't get to hear anything afterwards.

If you have a cordless phone like mine which can change channels, you
might be able to set it on the channel they are on.  Trouble is, the
phones are designed to ***not*** select channels already in use.  Also,
if you didn't get as close the the base as the other phone (the one
you're trying to listen to) is, they probably won't hear you at all.  The
base only responds to the strongest signal, and ignores all others.

In three words: don't try this.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:13 1996
From: "S. Sampson" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Talking on Scanner Frequencies.......
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 19:10:18 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l8ilq$[e-mail]>

CT27 wrote:
>
> Is there a possible way to talk on the frequencies i pick up on my
> scanner?
>
> Perhaps join in on a cordless phone or cellullar conversation....
>
> Please let me know if the possibility exists....
>
> Thanks

Yes.  These devices are called transmitters.

You might want to visit your public library, and look this word up in
the catalog.  See also: Electronics, and Radio.

--
Steve Sampson
mailto:[e-mail]
http://swissnet.ai.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x63BA9AF9


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Talladega race freqs
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 18:41:43 +0000
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <pworrell-1904961841440001@192.0.2.1>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (N4NR) wrote
:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Anybody have some suggested freqs for listening to the action at
> Talladega raceway?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dennis Dease
> [e-mail]

Yeah, the reply is on alt. radio. scanner

--
                                      -Dave


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:15 1996
From: Paul Richards <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: The World Frequency Database
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 12:03:04 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, "Mark E. Daniel"
<[e-mail]> writes
>"Oliver P. Timme" <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>>The World Frequency Database
>>http://www.serco.ch/aussie/
>
>Well I would but I get unknown host. ;-).

Just a guess, but looking at the address of the poster, I think there's
an N missing...

http://www.sercon.ch/aussie/  ?

                ^

Paul

Paul Richards                     Analyst/Programmer and Network Manager
[e-mail]           also likes Beer...


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Shaun Kelly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tornado chasers
Date: 22 Apr 1996 19:19:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4lgm48$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Summary: See the Storm Chasers Home Page
Keywords: skywarn severe weather tornado frequencies

In article <[e-mail]>, Martin Connor  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Does anyone know what frequencies the tornado storm chasers
>use in the north Texas (Dallas) area?
>
>                               Thanks,
>
>                               [e-mail]


There are links from the Storm Chaser homepage to two frequency lists, and
I feel certain you can find what you want there - see:

        http://taiga.geog.niu.edu/chaser/chaser.html

It also has quite a few links to a variety of excellent resources and
papers and other chaser's pages (like mine...), and is run by Gilbert
Sebenste, who's video of one of the IL tornadoes on friday was on TWC
lately.


-shaun

--

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 Apr 23 13:25:18 1996
From: Dick Williams <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Uniden SC 150 B
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 23:48:09 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
To: "Greg T. Ziel" <[e-mail]>

Hi Greg,

You'll probably get quite a few replies since the 150 is a decent scanner
for a low price.  The cellular images are in the 800-900 mhz band. Hit the
BAND key till you see that band then let the freqs roll by till you get in
the range from about 880 to 940.  I know the 900-920 area is prime
territory on my BC 150 for cell phone traffic. You'll usually hear both
sides of the conversations although one side may be lower in volume. And
you'll usually hear about 30 seconds to a couple of minutes of a
conversation, then a "buzzeeep" noise just before the system switches to
another freq. There's no way to follow that conversation. You can scan the
band again and you might find it but usually not if you're in a large
metro area. In a rural area or small town with less overall cell traffic
conversations may tend to stay on the same freq longer. Same when the
system is lightly used in a metro area.

Some other tips for the 150 --

Tip No. 1 -- If you are scanning in a band and want to "fast forward" to a
particular freq just remove the antenna. The rig will be less likely to
stop on freqs you're not interested in.  That's my biggest gripe with the
150, you can't set an upper and lower limit to the scan.  I think if you
set it to HOLD before you leave a particular band the rig will return to
that freq next time you choose that band. If it's on scan, when you return
I think it'll start at the bottom or top and work its way up or down.
This can get to be annoying if you do much prospecting in the wide bands.

Tip No. 2 -- There's no battery voltage indicator on the BC-150. But you
can get a relative reading by holding the WX and LO keys both down when
you turn the rig on.  You'll get a number in the LCD display which
provides a relative reading of battery state. On my rig when the nicad is
fully charged it shows 1.62. When it gets down to about 1.39 the low batt
indicator is flashing and beeping and it soon shuts down.  So that's very
handy. Tip No. 2-A.  Once you're displaying this battery state you have to
hit the SCAN key to return to the normal LCD display. Even after you turn
the rig off and back on you'll still be in batt display.

Dick Williams  [e-mail]
Kansas City MO

If anyone has "cracked" the other  undocumented keyins with the 150, I'd
like to see the list.  I know that once you're displaying the battery
state you'll get a different reading with each numerical key you press
but don't know what those are. And I've heard some combos can erase all
memory but I haven't found that combo yet.


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:19 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Uniden SC 150 B
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 20:51:21 GMT

Dick Williams ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Tip No. 1 -- If you are scanning in a band and want to "fast forward" to a
: particular freq just remove the antenna. The rig will be less likely to
: stop on freqs you're not interested in.

Wouldn't turning the squelch all the way up have the same effect, and be
easier than removing the antenna?




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 23:18:57 +0000
Message-ID: <pworrell-1704962318580001@192.0.2.1>
References: <4ks6sg$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <pworrell-1404962354040001@192.0.2.1> <4kv2sf$[e-mail]> <4l3344$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (PJH) wrote:

> Right you are. The original post should have said Using radios,/scanners
> or cell phones is NOT allowed during flight.

They must have different rules on UA, because I flew on NorthWest 4 weeks
ago, and after reaching the cruising altitude they announced that laptops,
personal radios, and electronic game devices WERE allowed.

--
                                      -Dave


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 19:39:22 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kvr6h$[e-mail]>

In article [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY) writes:

>banned from operation on the flight (unless the pilot says OK).


>bottom line is, the pilot has the last say


    Beg to differ. I believe that the FAR says that the "Operator" has
authority to make the call. That is NOT the pilot on a particular flight, but
the Head Pilot for the line or Chief of Flight Operations or some sim,ilar.
Permission from the pilot, while reassuring does not make it "by the book".
Someone who has read the regs more recently than I may want to correct me, but

I think the distinction I make between the pilot and the "operator" is valid.

==========================================================================
  Dan Morisseau, N7ZXL| I root for 2 teams  -  The St. Louis Cardinals ...
   47.28N/122.50W/300'| and whoever is playing against the New York Mets!
  [e-mail]|
==========================================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: 16 Apr 1996 06:01:53 -0400
Message-ID: <4kvr6h$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Scanners are usually allowed, except for take off and landing (all
airlines I've been on anyway). Stewardesses usually mistake scanners for
cell phones and may ask questions, but most go away once you tell them it
is just a radio receiver similar to an AM/FM radio.

Cellular phones are completely banned from operation on every airline I've
been on. In general, any transmitting devices is not allowed to be
operated on a plane, but I have heard an amateur radio operator state that
he asked the pilot for permission to operate his portable tranceiver (I
forgot what band) and he was given permission to do so.

The reasoning behind this is simple, but very important. RF emissions from
your device may interfere with the pilots communication and navigation
equipment. So equipment that emits only a small amount of RF power (CD
players, scanners, laptops, etc.), are unlikely to interfere, but are
still not allowed during take off and landing, just to be safe. RF
transmitters emit a great deal of RF power though (600mW - 5W or more) and
the chances of interference are quite high, so they are are completely
banned from operation on the flight (unless the pilot says OK).

The above info is based on my experience, the experience I have heard from
others, and the written policies of airlines I have flown on. However, the
bottom line is, the pilot has the last say (assuming you can get to him to
ask him). If he does't want my CD player running at all for fear of
causing a problem with his equipment, then I'd listen to him!

Hope this helps,

PKH


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:23 1996
From: "Richard R. Fasi" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WANTED: Cumberland Co. Nor Carolina Freqs
Date: 20 Apr 1996 01:50:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4l9fsp$[e-mail]>

Hi,
My son is in Dunn North Carolina and would like Police, State Patrol and
Fire Freqs - what have you?

Thanks,

Dick



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Mills)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wanted:private securit
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 18:07:28 -0100

The list I have is 3 years old so some may have changed. American
Security , Des Moines Metro Security, Knight Security, Lifeline
Ambulance, NPI Security, all were on the same trunked system from Beeper
People, The freqs in 1993 were 856, 857,858,859,860.1625, 5375 and
861,862,863,864,865.4375 and 4875.
American Security skyway patrol 464.975
Broadlawns Hospital 464.525
Centurion Security  461.850
Conley Security     464.275 & 467.7625
Des Moines School board patrol 461.025
Drake University    464.375
Embassy Suites      464.1875
FBS Guardsmans Security 464.7
Homes of Oakridge Security 463.550
Iowa Lutheran Hospital security 464.4
Iowa Methodist Security 463.7
Lewis Armored Cars 461.375
Marriott Hotel 464.425, 464.775
Mercy Hospital 461.725
Merle Hay Mall 464.925
Per Mar Security 464.450
Pinkertons Security 461.250
Prairie Meadows 461.3375
Southridge Mall 464.825
Postal Inspectors 415.05
Valley West Mall 463.425
Wells Fargo Security 464.05
Younkers Loss Prevention 461.075
Hope this gives you enough to listen for.
Steve




From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Web page for frequencies??
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 18:21:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4ldjn9$[e-mail]>
References: <4lbnk8$[e-mail]>

I think you will find a better results in your search if
you tell everyone what area you live in. or what area your
looking for.  how about something like.....

Looking for WEB PAGE for TORONTO?

and just in case you are I have one at the URL below.
Good luck.



[e-mail] (Richard Comer) wrote:

>Is there a web page where I can look up frequencies?

>Please E-mail me direct.

>Thanks


>****************************
>Richard Comer

>E-mail:  [e-mail]


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



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Alexander)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Web page for frequencies??
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 07:27:28 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lbnk8$[e-mail]> <4lei2t$[e-mail]>


> [e-mail] (Richard Comer) wrote:
>
> >Is there a web page where I can look up frequencies?
>
> >Please E-mail me direct.
>
> >Thanks
>
>
> >****************************
> >Richard Comer
>
> >E-mail:  [e-mail]

Try Percon' site, www.perconcorp.com.

--
Michael Alexander
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gleb Esman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: What's on 457 and 148.2 Mhz?
Date: 21 Apr 1996 03:33:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4lcab4$[e-mail]>

Does anyone knows who's causing strong open carrier on above frequencies
all over USA and Canada? It's very strong and very consistent anywhere
I'd travel. What a waste of energy!
I hope it's not my MVT-7100.
TV?

Thanks,

--
Gleb Esman.



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:28 1996
From: David Lafferty <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why 800 MHz push?
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 20:38:20 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l16fc$[e-mail]> <4l6ju3$[e-mail]> <4lb1bn$[e-mail]>

Brian Humphrey wrote:
>
> It saddens me at times to be a part of a hobby where so many people are
> ignorant of the issues.
>
> Are there salespeople who are un-necessarily pushing new radio technology
> (including 800 MHz and trunking)? Likely so.
>
> Are all moves to 800 MHz wasteful? Hell no!
>
> Please understand that due to a paucity of spectrum, many agencies (such
> as ours) have been forced to go to 800 MHz.
>

I would like to echo Brian's comments.  The Arkansas State Police, the agency
I work
for, went to 800 MHz about 4 years ago.  There were several reasons for the mo
ve to
this band.  Mainly the technology advances over the years left our old "low-ba
nd"
44.00 MHz system woefully lacking.  Our system has it's minor problems, but it
 is
head and shoulders above what we had to work with before.  I recall not being
able
to contact headquarters on low band during a rainstorm, or having to find a hi
ll to
call in.  There are very few places in my "run" that I can't contact headquart
ers.
Our Department was unable to obtain the necessary frequencies on VHF High Band
 or
the UHF band to build the type system we required.  Therefore, we went to 800
MHz.
I can't speak for everyone, but some 800 MHz systems, including ours, work wel
l.
David Lafferty  KF5PN


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:29 1996
From: Tom Crosbie <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wtd: INFO ON RADIO CONTROL SOFTWARE
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 15:31:31 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Joe Kirlew
<[e-mail]> writes
>I'm looking for software to control an NRD 535. preferably with
>Spectrum Analysis;any ideas of where I can find it, or please send by
>email
>Thanks in advance

IIf you don't mind waiting a few more weeks, Lowe Electronics will
shortly be launching a new advanced receiver control software package
which offer amongst its many features, Spectrum Analysis. It will also
be able to control a wide range of short wave receivers and VHF / UHF
scanners.

The package is still under development. Most of the functionality of the
program is there and drivers are currently being updated to include more
receivers / scanners prior to launch.

Expect launch to be around end of June

I hope to be showing a beta version at the Dayton Hamvention on the EDCO
stand.
--
Tom Crosbie

Turnpike evaluation. For information, see http://www.turnpike.com/


From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark Jones)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WWW frequency listings
Date: 21 Apr 1996 18:26:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4ldule$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know of any good WWW sites (free) that have big listings of
frequencies for police, etc.?  If anyone knows of any, I would appreciate if
you could e-mail me and post a reply, rather than just post a reply.

Thanks,

Mark Jones
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Apr 23 13:25:31 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WWW-Central PA Frequency's
Date: 22 Apr 1996 10:06:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4lfln1$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I would be interested in a Web site with frequency listings in
Central Pennsylvania.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (David & Sissy Coffin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: 10 codes - Birmingham/Hoover, AL
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 13:48:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4lt8iv$[e-mail]>

I am looking for the police 10 codes for both Birmingham and Hoover,
Alabama.  There are some codes in the back of POLICE CALL for
Birmingham, but they do not appear to be correct.

Thanks,

David



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:13 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Airphone?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 08:58:58 -0400
References: <4lpprk$[e-mail]>
To: Carl Hodder <[e-mail]>

Carl Hodder wrote:
>
> What frequencies are for AIR-Phones (like cellular on airplanes)?
> I think it's in the 400 MHz range. What mode does it use (FM or AM)
> and do all large planes/air ports have them? What range can you pick
> them up?


Carl, the frequencies are as follows:

849 to 851 MHz Ground Station Uplinks
894 to 896 Mhz Air to Ground

The lowest Air to ground channel is 894.0055 Mhz, and spacing is 6 Khz.

They are AM mode!

Ref: Tune in on Telephone Calls/ Tom Kneitel, K2AES  3rd Ed.

Hope this helps!
'73
JIM



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Blake)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Airphone?
Date: 26 Apr 1996 19:03:33 -0400
Message-ID: <4lrko5$[e-mail]>
References: <4lpprk$[e-mail]>

On Apr 26, 1996 06:18:28 in article <Airphone?>,
'[e-mail] (Carl Hodder)' wrote:
>What frequencies are for AIR-Phones (like cellular on airplanes)?
>I think it's in the 400 MHz range. What mode does it use (FM or AM)
>and do all large planes/air ports have them? What range can you pick
>them up?

In Jamaica NY(About 5 minutes from JFK Int.Airport) They can be picked up
on 454.8250, 454.7750,  454.7000

.\\ichael
[e-mail]
[e-mail]    http://www.inch.com/~mr_hogan (2.0 Netscaped Enhanced
only)


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Airphone?
Date: 26 Apr 1996 12:43:09 -0500
Message-ID: <4lr1vd$[e-mail]>
References: <4lpprk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:

>->849 to 851 MHz Ground Station Uplinks
>->894 to 896 Mhz Air to Ground
>->
>->The lowest Air to ground channel is 894.0055 Mhz, and spacing is 6 Khz.
>->
>->They are AM mode!

>In my area (n.e. NJ), I can get air to ground radio telephone calls from
>private jets and helos on 454.775 and 454.825. However, these often emit
>a continuous tone when not in use making it difficult to program into your
>regular scan pattern. You may have to simply check in on these freqs.

The older 454.??? FM freqs are still in use but the newer 800 MHz AM
Airphone freqs are accurately described above.  Both bands are used here
in the Dallas area.

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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Airphone?         4/4
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 06:19:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

>>> Continued from previous message
     Elizabethton   7
     Memphis        10
     Nashville      3
TEXAS
     Austin         2
     Bedford        1
     Houston        9
     Lubbock        7
     Monahans       6
UTAH
     Abajo Peak     7
     Delta          2
     Escalante      5
     Green River    3
     Salt Lake City 1
VIRGINIA
     Arlington      6
WASHINGTON
     Seattle        4
     Cheney         1
WEST VIRGINIA
     Charleston     2
WISCONSIN
     Stevens Point  8
WYOMING
     Riverton       9


 * Origin: Radio FREQS' - Schenectady, NY - [phone] (1:267/103)


 * SLMR 2.1a * REP. HELEN CHENOWETH: "I'm not willing to condemn militia


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Airport and LW Beacon WWW
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 18:20:21 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article  [e-mail] (PjB) writes:

>Ha! So this is your attempt to post something useful after the thrashing
>you took for posting nothing but garbage for the last year, huh?  Well, I
>guess its a start. If anybody wants to see Hansens true colors, use Alta
>Vista to check out his posts in alt.fan.art-bell  or  rec.radio.swap
>'nuff said.

>(hey glenn ..........................................BOO!  )


    Hey! This kind of thing really isn't called for. The man posted a
suggestion for a useable website that might be of interest to others reading
this group. Whatever vendetta you have going ought not to extend to berating a

person every time they show their face. I think you need to calm down and get
a grip on your emotions here. What might be in order is to make an apology not

only to Glenn, but also to the other users who have to read these vituperous
outbursts. No one need be subjected to ridicule scorn and abuse simply for
sharing information. If you want to perpetuate some kind of silly feud, PLEASE

take it to e-mail and don't parade your emotional outbursts here.

==========================================================================
  Dan Morisseau, N7ZXL| I root for 2 teams  -  The St. Louis Cardinals ...
   47.28N/122.50W/300'| and whoever is playing against the New York Mets!
  [e-mail]|
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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr. CodeGrabber)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: alt.radio.scanner vrs rec.radio.scanner
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 00:04:19 central
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Why do we have two newsgroups??


I think it's about time to define rec topics vrs alt topics or stop cross
posting to both.


(which I am just as guilty of doing)  Please someone back me on this if you
hate seeing the same messages on both news groups.


Peace from Canada.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:20 1996
From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: alt.radio.scanner vrs rec.radio.scanner
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 23:53:33 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Steve Work wrote:
>
> Mr. CodeGrabber ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : Why do we have two newsgroups??
>
> : I think it's about time to define rec topics vrs alt topics or stop cross
> : posting to both.
>
> The alt group needs to go away.   Apparently the message didn't properly
> get out the time the rec group was created.

Oh... you thought that it was *possible* to remove a newsgroup from the
alt.* hierarchy?   Look through it some time and see all the worthless
groups.  If a newsadmin "rmgroup"s one, it just automagically comes back.

Welcome to Usenet.

-Will Flor        [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (heglowstein)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: alt.radio.scanner vrs rec.radio.scanner
Date: 25 Apr 1996 01:49:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4lmlnb$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Mr. CodeGrabber ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Why do we have two newsgroups??


: I think it's about time to define rec topics vrs alt topics or stop cross
: posting to both.


: (which I am just as guilty of doing)  Please someone back me on this if you
: hate seeing the same messages on both news groups.


: Peace from Canada.

There was talk at some point of killing off alt., but some sites
don't get rec.radio.scanner. So alt. lives.

Interesting threads appear in both and some appear in both
at the same time. Welcome to Usenet. :)


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:22 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Amplifier
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 19:39:57 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l9len$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Steve Work wrote:
>
> ToledoMUG ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : Has anyone tried the $65 amplifier that Radio Shack sells to put between
> : your antenna and handheld? I was wondering how well they work. The guy at
> : the store said "Well, I never ordered one, but I'm sure it works good."
> : Yeah, and I'm sure that commission would work good in your wallet. Anyway,
> : what I was wondering was, will it amplify just the signal or also the
> : noise and interference (this is probably the case). Thanks for any
> : replies!!
>
> The noise and interference, mostly.
>
> If you wanna buy one, go ahead, but use a credit card and save the
> receipt.  Refunds are more easily done on credit cards.  Let the guy know
> that you'll try it but bring it back if it doesn't work, so he shouldn't
> get designs on the commission money.  Very likely, IMO, you'll be making
> that second trip to take the thing back.

=====
Actually, the amplifier will amplify *everything* that's input to it; signal,
noise, interference, the works.
That's why the amp should be placed as close to the antenna as possible, *not*
at the receiver.
Done that way, the amp will amplify what the antenna picks up (signal, noise
and all), bit not any noise or interference that enters from the cable run.
Done right like this, it will raise the signal level quite a bit over noise
from the cable itself.
Of course, if there isn't much need of amplification, the amplification
can do much more harm than good. Desensitizing the front end from an
overload of signal won't help at all.
Often, you can get better results from installing a better antenna and cable.
Hope this helps.
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:24 1996
Date: 24 Apr 1996 18:48:02 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Flint)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Antenna help


 I was told about a couple of antennas that would work great on the
VHF-Hi band but wasen't told where I could obtain one. They were the
Madol (it has "Active Hunter" printed on it) and the other was the Comet
Miracle Baby.
 I would like www pages, phone numbers, E-Mail or SMail addresses, and
any other way of contacting someone to get one.
 Maybe someone out ther has a good VHF-Hi antenna they would like to
sell (I want one that is at the most four inches long). Please E-Mail.

                                               Flint
                                               [e-mail]
--
** Starship Sirius (NX-40911) -- Orbiter.Com -- http://WWW.Orbiter.Com



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (jeff wright)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Antenna sharing
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 14:17:09 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4laqo2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Actually, there probably is a way to do this...using what is refered to as
a duplexer.  Duplexers allow you to hook two radios, or one radio with two
transcievers, to one antenna.  They allow you to send RF out the antenna
and receive at the same time...The one I have handles 150 watts out and
splits 140Mhz and 440 Mhz.

The problem will be finding a duplexer that works in high 800 to low 900
Mhz.  Also, the connectors you will find on commercial duplexers are
likely to be
pl-259's and not the connector that cell phones use.

Contact your local ham radio store and see if they have a duplexer that
can be used...

jeff wright

In article <[e-mail]>, Bill Crocker
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> George L. Warnick wrote:
> >
> > Is it possible to use a cellular antenna for both the phone & scanner
> > connected at the same time or would the cellular transmit directly
> > into the scanner & cause inconvienient smoke & fire?
>
>
> Don't do it!  The direct RF from your cellular phone will damage the
> front-end circuits of your scanner.  Also, your scanner will absorb
> the RF current from the cellular phone, rather than it getting out
> to the antenna.
>
> They do make devices that allow you to share your car radio's antenna
> with a scanner.  It's not the best solution, but it works.  Or look
> into one of the cellular look'a'like antennas for your scanner.
>
> Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:27 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Any service to "upgrade" old AR8000 to current?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 10:56:06 -0400
References: <4linr0$[e-mail]>
To: Tim Murphy <[e-mail]>

Tim Murphy wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>         I have a "first batch" AR8000, and I know (from the late, lamented
> mailing list) that there have been a couple of performance-enhancing mods
> made to the later scanners. I'm going to get a Scout, and I figured that
> since my scanner will need to be modified anyway I'd try to get it as
> updated as possible, all in one go. Does anyone have a list of the changes
> that could be made to an older AR8000 to bring it up to date, or even
> better, know of company that would do it? (like Opto)
>
> Many thanks,
>
>         Tim
>
> --
> ============================ =|= Tim Murphy          =|= Want free info from
> ||This post made from 100%|| =|= [e-mail] =|= CSIS? Call your mom
> ||recycled electrons.     || =|= [phone]      =|= and mention them by
> ============================ =|= Finger for PGP key  =|= name! Act now!


Hi Tim.  There are a number of proposed mods in the Jan 96/Dec 95 issue
of US Scanner News (USSN)  They have a web page.  They discuss a
different filter mod (to reduce audio clipping) as well as changing from
a ceramic resonator to a crystal resonator.  I wrote up a few things,
and will try to send you a copy.  USSN also has a good US band plan to
upload to the AR8000, but that does require a computer, computer program
, and interface.  Scancat Gold can restore missing frequencies.
Hope this helps!
'73 de JIM



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Anderson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR 1000 Recharging Solution
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 96 06:23:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4l7f4g$[e-mail]>


When I bought my AOR100 in Australia (From Dick Smith Elect.) It was supplied
with a POWERMASTER Plugpack rated at 12vDC  150mA. It is a low voltage adapter

and was designed specifically for the AR1500 and AR1000 Scanners. I have found

it to be extremly good as it charges at a decent rate even when the scanner is

turned on. Maximum recharge time while it is turned on is probably around
12-14 hrs and only about 9 hrs when off. I dont know if you can get these
outside Australia, but it is worth a try.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:29 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (M.D.SALE)
Subject: AR-8000 (DS-8000) WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DS-8000???
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 96 04:10:42 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE DS-8000 THE SPEECH INVERSION
DECODER...IF YOU HAVE AN AR8000 WITH THE DS8000 PLEASE OST
THE RESULTS OF MONITORING...HOW WELL DOES IT WORK????


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR-8000...(DS8000-SPEECH
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 05:16:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

M.>From: [e-mail] (M.D.SALE)
M.>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
M.>Subject: AR-8000...(DS8000-SPEECH INVERSION UNIT)
M.>Date: Sat, 20 Apr 96 03:29:02 GMT
M.>Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
M.>Organization: Source Internet Services

M.>DOES ANYONE HAVE THIS INSTALLED IN THEIR RADIO...HOW WELL
M.>DOES IT WORK..WHAT ARE THE DOWNSIDES IF ANY?...HOW MUCH DOES
M.>IT COST ...WHO DOES THE MOD.AND DOES THIS WORK ON THE NEW 900
M.>MHZ CORDLESS PHONES???.......ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.


The Ca DOJ uses frequency inversion on occasion. I just installed
a DS8000 and the darn DOJ has been in the clear ever since. It
costs a little under $100 from real dealers. The mod is very simple
to do if you are the least bit technical.

The DS8000 has 4 inversion freqs which are selected with the Dial
knob. The local button switches the switches it in and out (toggle).

There is one and only one accessory port, thus you couldn't add any
other toys.

 * SLMR 2.1a * Richard Nixon is not a crook ANYMORE!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Terry Wood)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 in Australia?
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 22:02:23 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Tue, 16 Apr 1996 13:53:17 +1030, Ken Harvey
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>Has any Aussie imported an AR8000 from overseas by mail?
>Please mail me.

Question is Ken, why would you want to?  Our scanners here are
completely unblocked and you can get them from any descent
radio supplier.  As far as i know the price is reasonable but i didnt
look at overseas prices anyway.

Catch ya,
          Woody   <[e-mail]>
--
Terry J. Wood, Located at Rosedale, Gippsland, Country Victoria, Australia
          Netspace Online Systems - Gippsland Regional Manager
 FULL hobbyist, commercial and educational Internet access in the country
 Try <http://www.netspace.net.au> or Dial [phone] and login as 'info'


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:33 1996
From: Charles Pringle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000/ScanStar files
Date: 26 Apr 1996 14:27:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4lqmh7$[e-mail]>
References: <4lpr9a$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

I just purchased an AR-8000 and am still learning how to use it.  I would
share some Denver ScanStar database frequencies with you.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:33 1996
From: [e-mail](Harry Stuver)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR8000/ScanStar files
Date: 26 Apr 1996 06:42:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4lpr9a$[e-mail]>

I am looking for others with ScanStar formatted program files for use
in the Ar8000. Western U.S. area for now.
 This would allow me to quickly download "other" frequencies into the
Ar8000 which hopefully would be of use in "other" cities I travel to
often.
 I can use ScanStar Dos or Windows files as I have both ScanStar
versions.(and yes ! ScanStar does blow away the competition).

If interested I have a few ScanStar programs for the Ar8000 for the Los
Angeles and San Bernardino areas. 1000 programmed Fed and State freqs.
with the alpha-numerics.20 banks of 50 channels laid out nicely.

      ****  Lets exchange ScanStar files out there!!!  *****

73's
Harry kd6nhn
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kevin Trotman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Art Bell UFO Pieces
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 22 Apr 96 06:30:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Kevin Trotman)
References: <[e-mail]>

KT>Why isn't anyone talking about the alleged UFO pieces he received from a
>military person?  Wouldn't this be the "smoking gun" that has alluded us
>all these years?

KT>Kevin Trotman

KT>---
> . QMPro 1.0 36-2436 . Save the Whales - Collect the entire set!

Sorry, sent this to the wrong newsgroup by mistake...
Kevin
---
. QMPro 1.0 36-2436 . Make a joyous noise! (But deny it when smelled by others
)

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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kevin Trotman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Art Bell UFO Pieces
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 21 Apr 96 15:44:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Kevin Trotman)

Why isn't anyone talking about the alleged UFO pieces he received from a
military person?  Wouldn't this be the "smoking gun" that has alluded us
all these years?

Kevin Trotman

---
. QMPro 1.0 36-2436 . Save the Whales - Collect the entire set!

----
+------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|Ye Olde Bailey BBS Zyxel 713-520-1569(V.32bis) USR 713-520-9566(V.34/FC)|
|   Houston,Texas             yob.com           Home of alt.cosuard      |
+------------------------------------------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:37 1996
From: Sam Stahl <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Atlanta, GA Frequencies
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 20:12:43 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

If anyone has any current, up to date scanning frequencies for Atlanta,
GA, especially law-enforcement, businesses, and air-traffic, please
E-MAIL me at [e-mail] or [e-mail] , I dont read
newsgroups often so an e-mail would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks
alot!!!

                        Sam
                        [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Charles B. Brown)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC 200 xlt Mod
Date: 22 Apr 1996 21:27:34 -0500
Message-ID: <4lhf6m$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Patrick Barr ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I wandering if there is a mod for my BC200xlt that would allow me to enter a

: frequency twice.(No more "CH 42") Post here, don't E-Mail me please. Any hel
p
: would be very helpful.
:                                                 -Thomas Barr

You should be able to enter a frequency on two different channels right
now.  When you get the "CH 42" message, just hit ENTER again.

Charlie
--
Charlie Brown...20:51:33 CDT Monday, April 22, 1996...or thereabouts.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:39 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: bc 800xlt
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 00:58:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4lp7db$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

does anyone know how to modify the bc800 xlt to search in 30k instead
of 12.5k




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Phil Sheffield)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC 855 XLT
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 07:16:34 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4knbri$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Sat, 13 Apr 1996 17:52:41 -0400, "James F. Boehner, MD"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>Kim & Darren Baucum wrote:
>>
>> I just purchased a BC 855 XLT because I thought they could all be
>> mod'ed for cellular.  I got the mod file, the same file was at all the
>> mod sites, and the description and ascii diagram of the circuit board
>> doesn't look like my board.  The date code is OAID or 0A1D or
>> something like that.

> Your date code states that your unit was manufactured in
>January 94, so it should be modifiable.
>I would describe the mod here, but pictures are necessary.
>Good Luck, and hope this helps!
>'73 de JIM N2ZZ
>

I have a model 855XLT and the Date of Mfg code is 0E 1C.

Could someone please tell me what is the manif. date and will it lend
itself to any modifications.

Thanks.




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bytomatic)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT worth it?
Date: 22 Apr 1996 10:05:49 -0400
Message-ID: <4lg3nt$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bytomatic)

> The cheapest mail order price I have seen is $389.

Communications Electronics Inc is selling them for $357 now. So what is
different in the new model???

Regards,
Philip Collier

PGP: better than a mad dog in an iron box...


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bruce Markowitz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BCT7 and BCT10 in Canada?
Date: 23 Apr 1996 19:42:32 -0400
Message-ID: <4ljpt8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

At least I "know" that "Know" is not spelled "kow", you jerk.

On Apr 22, 1996 05:02:04 in article <Re: BCT7 and BCT10 in Canada?>,
'[e-mail] (J.W. Wolfington)' wrote:


>On 21 Apr 1996 20:19:26 -0400, [e-mail] (Bruce
>Markowitz) wrote:
>
>>Last time I looked, Ontario was a part of a foreign country, NOT a US
>>State!
>>
>What he is asking is if the scanner has been programmed for Ontario.
>If so, would you just put "ON" in instead of the state abbreviation
>(CA, MO, TX).
>
>Apparently you do not kow much about scanners Bruce Markowitz.
>
>As for the BCT7/BCT10, they work fairly well and most states use the
>same frequency guidelines.  So if you set it on CA when you are in
>Oklahoma, it will still work perfectly.  As for Canada, I do not know.
>I have never seen a pre-programmed scanner with Canadian provinces
>programmed in.
>
>But, have a nice trip anyway.
>
>>On Apr 21, 1996 05:23:52 in article <BCT7 and BCT10 in Canada?>,
>>'[e-mail] (Mark Mosco)' wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I am planning on buying a scanner for the car.  I will be using it in
>>>Canada and in my trips to the states. Anyone using Uniden BCT7 or BCT10
in
>>
>>>CANADA?
>>>
>>>Does the BCT7 allow you to place ON-for Ontario as a state
>>>code so it uses the preset freqs for the province?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---------------------------------------------------------------------------

>>>Mark Mosco                             E-Mail:
>>[e-mail]
>>>---------------------------------------------------------------------------

>


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark Mosco)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BCT7 and BCT10 in Canada?
Date: 25 Apr 1996 23:37:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4lp2as$[e-mail]>
References: <4lcgp8$[e-mail]> <4lnbq6$[e-mail]>

Okay thanks.  Supposedly the BCT-10 has pre-programmed frequencies for
Canada.

Anyone using a BCT-10 in Canada?





Ken Hamer ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4lcgp8$[e-mail]>,
: [e-mail] says...
: >
: >I am planning on buying a scanner for the car.  I will be using it in
: >Canada and in my trips to the states. Anyone using Uniden BCT7 or BCT10 in
: >CANADA?
: >
: >Does the BCT7 allow you to place ON-for Ontario as a state
: >code so it uses the preset freqs for the province?
: >
: >
: In Canada, specific frequencies, or bands, are not typically reserved
: for one type of service.  What might be a police frequency in one part
: of the province, might be used by logging trucks somewhere else in the
: province.  Therefore, I suspect the Band/State search function
: would not include Ontario.

: Regards,

: KH


--
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From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Neil Leipziger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Bearcat 200 Battery Pack
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 00:39:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4lrq6e$[e-mail]>
References: <4le472$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (David Moore) wrote:

>Where can I purcahse a replacement battery pack to the Bearcat 200?
>What is the price? I Would like the COMPLETE pack and not the insert,
>but if you know a source for either please respond VIA EMAIL.

>Thanks in advance,
>[e-mail]


Hi Dave... I have an extra complete Uniden pack for the 200XLT.  I'll
sell it to you for $25.00 delivered.  Drop me a note if interested....

                                Neil



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:45 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: Bruce Langos <[e-mail]>
Subject: BearTracker 10
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 12:10:21 GMT

Has anybody had any experience with this new unit?  If so,  how well
does it perform?

Thanks


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Can you break Panason
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 06:03:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

SW>From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
SW>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
SW>Subject: Re: Can you break Panasonic's Cordless Phone Scrambling?
SW>Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 15:58:47 GMT
SW>Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
SW>Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)


SW>One way to "break" this type of scrambling is just to tune in a
SW>long-winded cordless phone user and listen for a while.  After a few
SW>hours of listening to inverted speech, it starts to make sense.  Back in
SW>WWII, this technique was used for secure communication.  It was defeated
SW>by simply having people listen to to the scrambled speech until they
SW>started to understand it.

I have noticed you can tell what language is being used even if it is
inverted simply by the cadence of the speech. Rapid fire Chinese through
a frequency inverter sounds like , you guessed it, rapid fire Chinese!

 * SLMR 2.1a * SENATOR PHIL GRAMM: $353,992 NRA CONTRIBUTIONS TO DATE


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Philip A. Stimson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Can you break Panasonic's Cordless Phone Scrambling?
Date: 26 Apr 1996 00:28:54 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4lp5c6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4krucg$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In message <[e-mail]> - Jim Sisul <[e-mail]> writes:
:>
:>Ukfan1a wrote:
:>>
:>> If I could find some speech inversion stuff, I'd hook it up!
:>>
:>
:>The Jameco Electronics catalog has a speech-inverter kit for about
:>$39.  Ramsey Electronics also sells one, plus a nice case.
:>
:>--Jim


Could someone please explain how this kit (box) is used? How do I connect it
to my scanner?

Phil.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:48 1996
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 21:52:19 EDT
From: Dave Shaffer <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CB radio, looking for a home...
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says:

(quoting me at first...)

>>CB Radio for sale:

(...and then...)

>You pay the shipping and I will keep it for you.  (you see I need the magneti
c
>clip)

>he he

I had hoped to do a *little* better than that! But then I should have
guessed your perspective from your user ID and node. I'm already
accustomed to taking my profits and sending them to the IRS! <grin>

- Dave

PS - Is there a form for this? Like maybe an EZ-Breaker-19?


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:49 1996
From: revmario <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cells that scan?
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 23:49:30 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

As I spend the bulk of my conscious hours in a half-daze, I wonder if I
heard correctly.

Is it possible to program a cell phone to scan other frequencies?  I
have an ATT/NEC type deal & I wonder if it could be done from the
keypad.

There you are.  Should I go back to sleep?

Thanx

Rev. Dr. Mario



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mike)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cellular telephone frequencies
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 18:37:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4lj8kl$[e-mail]>

Could someone please email me a list of the exact cellular telephone
frequencies?  Not a frequency range,  I know it's 869.01-894 MHz, but
I am requesting a list of exact frequencies. I am really just
interested in the 333 base frequencies.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cellular telephone frequencies
Date: 24 Apr 1996 04:14:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4lk9qq$[e-mail]>
References: <4lj8kl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)

Mike ([e-mail]) writes:
> Could someone please email me a list of the exact cellular telephone
> frequencies?  Not a frequency range,  I know it's 869.01-894 MHz, but
> I am requesting a list of exact frequencies. I am really just
> interested in the 333 base frequencies.
>

Start at 869.04MHz and add 30kHz (0.030MHz) up to 893.97MHz



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cellular telephone frequencies
Date: 24 Apr 1996 19:26:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4llv92$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Mike) asked:
> ... a list of the exact cellular telephone frequencies?


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] Sun Apr 28 13:43:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (George V. Scherer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: cellular-tracking
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 01:50:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4lrugu$[e-mail]>

Is ther any equipment or software made to track a cellular
conversation as it travels from cell-to-cell? This would be for
education only.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: fido.aust_telecom,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Convert pager to receive all
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 96 01:02:38 PST
Message-ID: <4lnbjr$[e-mail]>
References: <4lb2ns$[e-mail]>

In article <4lb2ns$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Does anybody know how feasable it would be to convert an ordinary
>alpha-numeric pager to display every page sent on the system it
>is connected to? What would be required? I would think it should
>be possible to bypass the number checking and convince the
>pager that every call is for it.
>
>
>
I suspect it would be possible, but I'm not sure it would be practical.
I recently bought the POCSAG (pager) Decoder software and built the
interface to plug into a scanner.  On a typical weekday, there seems
to be about 2-3 MB (yes - megabytes) of data.  Given that most pagers
can only store a couple of KB, I suspect that, during heavy use periods,
it would probably take less than 60 seconds to fill the pager.

Regards

KH



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: fido.aust_telecom,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Convert pager to receive all
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 96 01:09:47 PST
Message-ID: <4lnc17$[e-mail]>
References: <4lb2n9$[e-mail]> <4lbsuv$[e-mail]>

In article <4lbsuv$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>[e-mail] (Barry O'Grady) wrote:
>>Does anybody know how feasable it would be to convert an ordinary
>>alpha-numeric pager to display every page sent on the system it
>>is connected to? What would be required? I would think it should
>>be possible to bypass the number checking and convince the
>>pager that every call is for it.
>>
>>
>>
>           WOW, you're sicker than me .......
>
>
Actually, it can be quite entertaining.  Trying to figure out who goes
with what, what the 'secret' codes mean, and so on.  Sorting messages
by cap code or message, and then cross refrencing them can reveal things
that would never be broadcast over a voice channel.  I guess pager users
still consider them to be secure, the same way VHF voice users did before
scanners became common.

Regards,

KH



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mel Lopes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless and Cellular calls - private or not
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 17:19:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4llns0$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4k9s29$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4km5po$[e-mail]> <4kqq6u$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Two-Dogs <[e-mail]?> wrote:

>[e-mail](Marilee smith-noll) wrote:

>>   There is a place in Canada that sells a box that goes on a Icom 7100
>>that allows you to lock onto a certain preselected phone no. It also
>>allows a PC interface to log these calls to disk. without the PC
>>interface,with just the 7100 and the box you can follow all handoffs
>>from the data channel. I can dig up the name of the place if anyone is
>>interested,just e-mail me.   [e-mail]
>> PS. IT IS SOLD AS TEST EQUIPMENT.
>>

>  Yes please, can you tell us what they are asking for it?



>---------------------------------------------------------------------
>Return the Liars Club, 3-RRR Melbourne http://suburbia.net/~fun/scn/
>---------------------------------------------------------------------
>'THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN CONTROL PEOPLE IS TO LIE TO THEM. '
>'That is the mechanism of control.'  - from Technique 88
>    Ron Hubbard - Founder, 'Church' of Scientology.
>---------------------------------------------------------------------


Laws are only guide lines for smart people.

The law  were I leave, restrictes every  household to have only one
antenna,  you can one FM, or one TV VHF, or one TVUHF, one DSS etc
etc.   Does any body take this seriously ? The town library has dozens
of encyclopedias, more than one hundred telephone directories and so
on.... but we have the cable cable monopoly.

Mel



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:43:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (DJBlu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cruise Line Frequencies?
Date: 23 Apr 1996 13:44:04 -0400
Message-ID: <4lj4t4$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (DJBlu)

If you are going on the 3 or 4 day out of Los Angeles try:

Marine 9 @ 156.45 - Communications between ship and Catalina Tender
Marine 10 @ 156.5 - Purser on Carnival Cruise which follows Royal
Caribbean
Jeff Blugrind
Dance Connection Entertainment
Serving Southern California Since 1981


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:01 1996
From: lsteele <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 19:23:41 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <316c308a.159898817@192.188.72.19> <[e-mail]> <316e9c43.86791394@192.188.72.19> <4ktolm$[e-mail]> <3173b5fb.23633288@192.188.72.19> <4l5lev$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> In <3173b5fb.23633288@192.188.72.19>, [e-mail] (Bill Cheek) writes:
> >[e-mail] wrote:
> >
> >>I don't understand how anyone can copyright their posts.
> >
> >Do you understand now anyone can copyright a book, a computer program,
> >a magazine article, and a Web Page?
>
> Yes I do, because you PAY for the work!  Yes, I know all about copyright
> law, I own a recording company and am more familiar with it that you may thi
nk!
>
> >> Don't worry, those "CD-ROM" garbage collectors don't need you to
> >> make money,
> >
> >Funny how a lot of my work has appeared on the "shareware" and
> >miscellaneous CD-ROMS.  Perhaps you better do your homework and not
> >open your mouth so quickly............
> >
> >> and I am curious as to whether copyright laws would apply to
> >> public postings on newsgroups..  (It may just fit under the fair
> >> use exception).
> >
> >Ummmmm Hummmm, and then again, it might not. You could always TEST it
> >and find out........instead of working your motor jaws.....and finding
> >fault with things of which you know nothing.
>
> I think I will!
>
> >>Anyhow, that's about as silly as the few people who I have seen with copyr
ight
> >>notices in their sigs that forbid Microsoft from transmitting the material
 over
> >>their network, again I doubt that would hold up in court!
> >
> >Quite immaterial...........and an idiotic comparison.  When I post
> >information here that was derived from hours of hard work, I do not
> >intend to just LET others profit from it.  Take a look at all of Bob
> >Parnass' posts.....they're copyrighted!  A lot of Usenet posts are
> >copyrighted.  Better fall back and regroup on that one, pal.......
>
> Not really, they both are copyrighted.  You need not apply for a copyright
> to copyright a work.  See my comment below!
>
> >>I think that the "CD-ROM Garbage Collectors" do us a service anyway
> >
> >Ummm hummmm, and they charge for it.  My posts here are not charged.
>
> That is considered an 'access' charge.  No different than paying an ISP
> for 'access' to usenet!
>
> >> that way if I need a particular mod I wouldn't have to post the request
> >> and tie up more newsgroup bandwidth with another senseless thread like
> >> this one. >And I certainly won't go out and buy a $20 book so I can get
> >> that one mod that I need!
> >
> >Easy to say when the ONE MOD YOU NEED is nothing more than "clip a
> >diode" or "move a resistor".  I would tell you the mod before selling
> >you a book under that scenario.  Anything more complicated than that
> >would give you a sphincter spasm, anyway.  Keep your needs simple and
> >your philosophy will serve you well............
> >
> >Copyright (c) 1996 <All rights reserved>  Bill Cheek
> >
>
> Well beanbrain (that seems to be one of your favorite phrases), I did
> call my lawyer and he says that you can copyright anything you want,
> but unless it states specifically that you cannot copy, alter etc. in any
> way without the authors permission, then you are free to use it in
> any way, for any purpose without the authors permission, you
> just cannot take credit for the work!
>
> But anyhow, you just changed my mind about you too!  I go along with everyon
e
> else...
>
> Remember Mr Cheek, Ignorance and Arrogance go hand in hand!
> Direct any further nonsense you may come up with (including press
> releases for your books) to private e-mail in the future!
>
>   Steve W.
> United Sound
>     N2RWE

Mr Cheek are you very involved with C.B. radio because you sound like
someone I heard on channel 19 FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Weezerxxx)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DATA FOR SCANNER MODS
Date: 24 Apr 1996 18:49:43 -0400
Message-ID: <4lmb67$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Weezerxxx)

Why does everyone refer to this guy as Mr. Cheek, It should read Jerkoff
Cheek


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:04 1996
From: Tom Evert <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Digital Public Service Radio Systems
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 02:26:59 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Are there any cities that switched back to a regular unscrambled radio
system after the citizens protested?

Our city recently switched to a digital/scrambled 800 Mhz system.  Their
logic was that criminals won't be able to listen either.  This may be
true bue when I asked them for the statistics to prove this - they can't
produce any.

The police don't like it because they used to receive help from scanner
owners who would hear something going on in their neighborhood and would
call police and give them more information.  Another problem is that
Motorola still hasn't worked out all the problems with the radio system.

Since the people paid for the radio system - shouldn't we have the right
to listen to at least some of the radio traffic?

Please E-mail me directly.

Thanks...Tom


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Does ANYBODY repair Yupiteru radios in the US?
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 96 03:24:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4lhih9$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Michael O'Donnell) wrote:

>Jonathan Clough  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>           [e-mail] "Michael O'Donnell" writes:
>>> Even Mr. Jonathan Clough, a fellow who normally appears to be
>>> very helpful and who posts frequently in this group, has so far

  EEB (Electronic Equipment Bank) in Vienna, Virginia once
advertised this radio for export (I think).  You might check with
them about repair.

  By the way, I bought my Yupi from Javiation and Mr. Clough and
found them to be very good to work with.

========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ============
Curt Phillips, KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)      | "I think that marriage is a
[e-mail]               | great institution.  But who
Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group   | wants to be in an institution?"
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh Am Radio Soc |     --- Groucho Marx


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:07 1996
From: Robert Barker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Does your city have a Digital Radio System
Date: 25 Apr 1996 15:08:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4lo4h9$[e-mail]>

I am curious about cities going to a digital system.  Austin TX says that



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Doug)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DPL Detection
Date: 23 Apr 1996 23:59:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4ljqsf$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4l7fms$[e-mail]>

I use a DC440 from Opto.

It works better than a service monitor if fed from the discriminator!


Doug



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Cordingley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Dual or Quad Antennas
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 01:24:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4lmnfd$[e-mail]>
References: <4lm8a5$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Mickey Hill) wrote:

>To start with I want to thank everyone that responded to my question a
>few weeks ago "How would you do this ". I received some excellent advise
>that improved reception on most all freqs. My question is what would be
>the results of attaching multiple antennas to a single input? I have a
>coax harness that was designed to feed quad uhf beams, with 4 N-type male
>connectors at one end and a single female connector on the other end. I
>have seen antennas "co-phased" I believe is the term, on Ham radio
>systems. By attaching two or four antennas will I in effect double or
>quadruple the usable signals available to the radio? Would I need to use
>four of the same types of antennas? What would be the effects of mixing
>differant types of antennas ie: two discones & two beams? Thanks in
>advance for all your ideas and help.
>
>--
>Mickey Hill
>E-Mail: [e-mail]
>Web Page: http://rampages.onramp.net/~bandyinc/
>Quality U.S made O.E.M. Computer & Telecom Enclosures Since 1981

Hi Mickey,

The short answer is, yes, multiple antennas, properly connected, will
improve your signal.

The long answer is, how the antennas are mounted, how they are
connected, etc. makes a big difference. It's complicated.
The ARRL antenna manual covers this in detail, and it's a lot to take
in.
I have had good luck in building vertical arrays using dipoles, you
mount three or four of them on a vertical boom, each one a wavelength
apart, and connect them in parallel with equal length pieces of line.
I'm not expert enough to know if I'm doing this the best way, but what
I have done works better than the single-element antennas I have. On
UHF and 800 Mhz, the whole arrangement is still small enough to mount
easily.

There hasn't been much discussion here about antennas for 800 Mhz.
A good antenna makes a big difference.
Perhaps someone could provide some more sophisticated suggestions?

Regards
Paul




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:10 1996
From: Alan Doherty <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Dual or Quad Antennas
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:06:13 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lm8a5$[e-mail]>

In article <4lm8a5$[e-mail]>, Mickey Hill
<[e-mail]> writes
>To start with I want to thank everyone that responded to my question a
>few weeks ago "How would you do this ". I received some excellent advise
>that improved reception on most all freqs. My question is what would be
>the results of attaching multiple antennas to a single input? I have a
>coax harness that was designed to feed quad uhf beams, with 4 N-type male
>connectors at one end and a single female connector on the other end. I
>have seen antennas "co-phased" I believe is the term, on Ham radio
>systems. By attaching two or four antennas will I in effect double or
>quadruple the usable signals available to the radio? Would I need to use
>four of the same types of antennas? What would be the effects of mixing
>differant types of antennas ie: two discones & two beams? Thanks in
>advance for all your ideas and help.
>
Hello,
      Not only will the antennas have to be all the same, they will have
to match the frequency the harness was cut for. Usually they are cut for
a narrow frequency band. If you try to hook on the type of antennas you
have in mind you will get some very unpredictable results, thats if it
works at all !!

Have fun.
--
Alan Doherty, GIO0TC


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:11 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: emergency road phones freqs
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 96 23:59:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4ls2re$[e-mail]>
References: <4ln866$[e-mail]> <4lph3g$[e-mail]>

 (RichardL) writes:
> In San Diego County we have a sophisticated system of emergency phones
> every quarter mile along our freeways.  I notice that all of them sport
> and antenna and a solar recharger.  What freqs are these phones using?
> I have not been able to find this info in any publication. Thanks!

Richard,

The "radios" are actually cell phones. They operate on the standard cellular
freqs.

Matt


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:12 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Mike Morris)
Subject: Re: emergency road phones freqs
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ln866$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 08:38:20 GMT

RichardL writes:

>In San Diego County we have a sophisticated system of emergency phones
>every quarter mile along our freeways.  I notice that all of them sport
>and antenna and a solar recharger.  What freqs are these phones using?
>I have not been able to find this info in any publication. Thanks!

Orange county got them first, then L.A. county, now you guys.
They are solar powered cell phones, that are set up to dial one magic
number when you punch the red button. The cellular provider has
his system set up so that the units can only dial that number - one
was cloned up here a couple years ago and ran up a $3k bill...

--
Mike Morris                              [e-mail]
#include <disclaimer.std.h>      I have others, but this works the best.
  Looking for CDA-banned material?  Try the bible: Genesis 19:30-38,
  or Ezeikel 23:20.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:13 1996
From: Mike Fink <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Florida - Frequencies?
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 05:08:37 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

> Does anyone have a list of frequencies for Florida, or just Orlando,
> Florida?  If so, could you either post them to the group or to me by
> email.  Also if anyone knows of any FTP, WWW sites that might have this
  Check my homepage if what you want is not there check back soon
I am in the middle of upgrading my page to cover that region.

Mike

http://www.shadow.net/~mikef


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Neil Young)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Florida - Frequencies?
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 18:26:11 BST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Mike Fink <[e-mail]> wrote:

>> Does anyone have a list of frequencies for Florida, or just Orlando,
>> Florida?  If so, could you either post them to the group or to me by
>> email.  Also if anyone knows of any FTP, WWW sites that might have this

> Check my homepage if what you want is not there check back soon I am in
> the middle of upgrading my page to cover that region.

I was given your Web page by other people as well.  It's very well
organised, and I look forward to your modifications to it.  Thanks.

--
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=  Neil Young <[e-mail]>  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
                 ------------------------------------
The mushroom contentedly but lamely likes the remarkable House of Lords,
for the decidedly floppy bin bag is quickly painting-like.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Owen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Freq's Wanted: Universal Studios Florida
Date: 25 Apr 1996 16:38:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4lo9qj$[e-mail]>

Anyone have frequencies for Universal Studios in Orlando, FL?

If so, send them to:  [e-mail]

Later...
Steve


--
*****************************************************************************
Steve Owen                 "While you sleep, I am plotting world domination."
[e-mail]                                                          -Dogbert
http://members.aol.com/StevenOwen/steve.htm NASCAR, Concerts, Counters & More
*****************************************************************************



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:17 1996
From: "Oliver P. Timme" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner,
Subject: Frequencies from around the world
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 06:41:05 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

The World Frequency Database - The World Frequency Database - The World Freque
ncy Database
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------

The World Frequency Database is one of the few online WWW databases for HAM's
and scanner
enthuisiasts. You will find lot's of frequencies. The best: everything is free
.

So come and visit the World Frequency Database. Enter your favorite frequencie
s to let it
grow fast.

New's

- Apr. 19th
  Export feature ready for use. With the export feature you can directli expor
t the list
  you got as search result. The database will send you a comma delimited file,
 witch you
  can use in most software for import.

- Apr. 19th
  aprrox. 250 New York City frequencies added

- Apr. 22th
  Frequencies from Canada / Ontario added. More than 11'500 !! The database no
w contains
  a few more than 14'000 records.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------
The World Frequency Database                                  http://www.serco
n.ch/aussie/
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:18 1996
From: Peter <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: frequenties UK
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 22:18:43 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi,


Friday i wil travel to the UK, Cornwall a place called Newquay.

Can anywone help me to some frequenties from around there.

Police, fire, air en aspecialy surfwatchers ??

Thanks,

Peter Meyboom
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:19 1996
From: Jared Cassidy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: frequenties UK
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 12:11:49 -0500
Distribution: inet
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Peter <[e-mail]>

Peter wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Friday i wil travel to the UK, Cornwall a place called Newquay.
>
> Can anywone help me to some frequenties from around there.
>
> Police, fire, air en aspecialy surfwatchers ??
>
> Thanks,
>
> Peter Meyboom
> [e-mail] might put a post on the newsgroup: uk.radio.amateur

Sorry I couldn't help further.

Regards,
Jared


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:21 1996
From: A&JP <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS : BEARCAT 300 - $75.00
Date: 28 Apr 1996 01:11:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4lugje$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

This is a multi-part message in MIME format.

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--
A&JP
A&JP
I HAVE A LIKE-NEW DX-200 RADIO-SHACK RECEIVER WITH MANUAL,IT'S A 1976
RECEIVER VERY LITTLE USE, NO SCRATCH EVERYTHING WORK AM/SSB/CW/ANT.TUNER
ANL/AGC/WANT TO TRADE?
709-944-5268 VO2APL


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From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS : BEARCAT 300 - $75.00
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 04:50:36 GMT
Organization: Carroll-Net
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

BEARCAT 300 "SErvice Search" scanner for sale, excellent condition,
fully functional.  $75.00 shipped to 48..COD $5.00 extra.

E-Mail if interested.
[e-mail]
Compuserve - 71242,1774        Amateur Radio - N2TYB
Ridgefield, New Jersey



---------------------------------129792835015918--


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack Pro 2006
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4iajp6$[e-mail]> <4ih2uq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4iubav$[e-mail]> <4lf5o3$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 17:58:19 GMT

David Wiza ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I hate seeing people put things up for ridiculous prices.  I saw an ad in
: a local computer magazine, some guy was trying to sell stuff like 14.4 modem
: for $100, 4mb RAM for $120 each, 20mb HD for $100.  I had to respond.  Pisse
d
: him off BAD.  Tough.

: If people set a fair price, no problem.  But if someone wants $200 for a
: scanner that retails for $300, but I know Rat Shack has it on sale for $189,
: then I am not going to keep quiet.

I don't get the point.  I think $300 would be a bargain for a 2006 in
good condition.  $200 would be a steal.  It doesn't matter what the radio
originally sold for.  The fact is that they don't make them any more,
and this particular model has a desirable feature (i.e. a certain diode)
which current scanners don't have.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marcum N. Nance III)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack Pro 2006
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 12:44:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4lns3g$[e-mail]>
References: <4iajp6$[e-mail]> <4ih2uq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4iubav$[e-mail]> <4lf5o3$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4lm0m7$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Wilco de Bree) wrote:



>>David Wiza ([e-mail]) wrote:
>>: I hate seeing people put things up for ridiculous prices.  I saw an ad in
>>: a local computer magazine, some guy was trying to sell stuff like 14.4 mod
em
>>: for $100, 4mb RAM for $120 each, 20mb HD for $100.  I had to respond.  Pis
sed
>>: him off BAD.  Tough.

>>: If people set a fair price, no problem.  But if someone wants $200 for a
>>: scanner that retails for $300, but I know Rat Shack has it on sale for $18
9,
>>: then I am not going to keep quiet.

>>I don't get the point.  I think $300 would be a bargain for a 2006 in
>>good condition.  $200 would be a steal.  It doesn't matter what the radio
>>originally sold for.  The fact is that they don't make them any more,
>>and this particular model has a desirable feature (i.e. a certain diode)
>>which current scanners don't have.


Who are you to say what a reasonable price is for anything?
If you dont want to buy it at the price the owner wants to sell it for
DONT! but dont tell him that the value he has placed on the objects he
owns are wrong!
We live in a free enterprise society, people pay for Items according
to the value THEY set for them, not basd on the value you set. Only
you determine the value You set!
Look around you, Identical models of new scanners go for different
prices at different stores..is the most expensive store wrong in their
pricing? No they are simply not competitive based on the single issue
of price! perhapps they add a matter of warrantee or convenience that
makes their price attractive to some consumers.
Reguardless of that discussion however, the price requested for a used
article is set by by the seller. The simple fact that the item is
'old' does not mean its worthless. A 1963 corvette is not worthless..
if well maintained it is worth more than a 1996 Vette! You wouldn't
say that the value of the older car should be lower because of the
availability of a new vette..why would you think that saying that a
new chevy baretta costs less would make any difference in the value of
the '63 vette.
The 2006 scanner is prized by many hobbyists. For that reason alone it
commands a higher value reguardless of what price radio shack charges
for any of its more recent junk!
If you dont like the price someone is asking just dont buy it!
marc
N3WEU



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wilco de Bree)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack Pro 2006
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 04:49:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4lm0m7$[e-mail]>
References: <4iajp6$[e-mail]> <4ih2uq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4iubav$[e-mail]> <4lf5o3$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Steve Work) wrote:

>David Wiza ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: I hate seeing people put things up for ridiculous prices.  I saw an ad in
>: a local computer magazine, some guy was trying to sell stuff like 14.4 mode
m
>: for $100, 4mb RAM for $120 each, 20mb HD for $100.  I had to respond.  Piss
ed
>: him off BAD.  Tough.

>: If people set a fair price, no problem.  But if someone wants $200 for a
>: scanner that retails for $300, but I know Rat Shack has it on sale for $189
,
>: then I am not going to keep quiet.

>I don't get the point.  I think $300 would be a bargain for a 2006 in
>good condition.  $200 would be a steal.  It doesn't matter what the radio
>originally sold for.  The fact is that they don't make them any more,
>and this particular model has a desirable feature (i.e. a certain diode)
>which current scanners don't have.

What diode do you main. And what is so special about it?
Wilco de Bree, the Netherlands
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
URL http://www.xs4all.nl/~wilcodeb/
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:25 1996
From: Don Mackey <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: UNIDEN 800XLT SCANNER
Date: 27 Apr 1996 02:29:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4ls0pm$[e-mail]>

I have a Bearcat 40 ch 12 band scanner in excellent condition
for sale.  Coverage includes 806-912 Mhz.

Price $165 OBO.  Will ship free in US if prepaid.





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Len Kubiak)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Gobs of scanner info
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 96 23:36:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4lub1c$[e-mail]>

    At computer shows I've come across cd rom disks that are
loaded with scanner mods,freq lists,and lots other wierd neat
stuff. Titles are The Hacker Chronicles,Forbidden
Subjects,The Ham Radio&Scanner Companion,And another called
Ham Radio Prices range from 15-30 bucks.

       From The Four Tenward Lounge ......OOTMAN


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:26 1996
From: Tony Dowden <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Great America freqs
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 10:35:44 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lmktd$[e-mail]>

I do, but I can't find them at the moment.  At least, I have some of
them.  I used a Standard CCR706A panoramic scanner to find them, easy
since I live about 75 feet from the employee entrance!  I'll post them
here as soon as I find the book.

Tony


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Cameron Slye)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Great America freqs
Date: 25 Apr 1996 01:35:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4lmktd$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have the freqs for Great America ? (In CA)

Thanks!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:28 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Great America freqs
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 21:24:27 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lmktd$[e-mail]>

Cameron Slye wrote:
>
> Does anyone have the freqs for Great America ? (In CA)
>
> Thanks!


Here they are:


157.7400        Base
465.9000
465.9750
466.0500
466.1250
466.2000
466.2750
466.3500
466.4250
467.7500
467.7750
467.8000
467.8250
467.8500
467.8750
467.9000
467.9250

They're all NFM.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Roger W. Taylor Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Hand-held scanner Nicad batteries??
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 10:40:18 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kskm4$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Rick Lew) wrote:

>I have been using Radio Shack's standard 'AA' NiCads in my PRO-51, same
>set for almost 2 years with great performance. About 12 hours of usage per
>charge.
>The PRO-51 also allows for "in unit" charging so I don't have to take them
>out to charge them.
  I too, have a PRO-51.  I purchaced 2 sets of NiCads and a 3-Hour
Charger that just charges 4 AA batteries.  The first hour discharges
and the other two hours charge.  I also get approx. 12 hours usage.
With 2 sets, I can almost fully discharge one set, replace with a
fresh set while the other set is charging.  Works great for me.  Also
purchased from Radio Shack.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nino Porcino)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help needed with Scanner SHINWA SR01
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 18:10:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4lghsi$[e-mail]>

I need help with the scanner SHINWA SR-01 (25-999Mhz).

The main problem is the impossibility to use it with an external (on
the roof) antenna; in this case, I receive too much noise from both
local FM and HF-broadcasting.

Do you think:

* it's a problem of that kind of receiver
* it's due to FM stations near me
* i've to put some filters
* i've to continue using the internal antenna (sic!)
*other...........

If you have any kind of information you are *pretty pretty pleased* to
email me. Thank you.

- Nino
[e-mail]








From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:32 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Help needed with Scanner SHINWA SR01
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 11:02:11 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lghsi$[e-mail]>

Nino Porcino wrote:
>
> I need help with the scanner SHINWA SR-01 (25-999Mhz).
>
> The main problem is the impossibility to use it with an external (on
> the roof) antenna; in this case, I receive too much noise from both
> local FM and HF-broadcasting.
>
> Do you think:
>
> * it's a problem of that kind of receiver
> * it's due to FM stations near me
> * i've to put some filters
> * i've to continue using the internal antenna (sic!)
> *other...........

=====
I don't know what kind of "noise" you are receiving, but here are some
guesses:
If you live in an urban setting, there may be simply too much signal
going into the receiver. There are several ways to fix this. You can
go to Radio Shack (or your favorite place) and get an attenuator; this
will lowetr the signal strength into the receiver. You can install
an antenna specifically tuned tot he frequency band you are interested
in; this may mean several antennas on your roof!
An FM filter (such as Radio Shack sells) *may* help, and may not.
Close FM stations can be a real problem; their high power can cause
intermod (a *lot* of it!). Again, an antenna tuned to your favorite
frequency band will help here, too.
If the standard antenna works well, and all an external antenna does is
add "noise", maybe that standard antenna is better for your situation.

--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:33 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Help, have BC210 can I do more?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l1mml$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 03:14:02 GMT

[e-mail] wrote:

: You may not have to Mod the scanner.  Look up the Intermediate Frequency
: (usually in the back of the manual; for BearCats it's usually 2?.? Mhz.
: If you 1) add that value to the freq you want to listen to
: 2) program the result into the radio, you may get away without risking
: your radio.

In plainer language, this means if you want to listen to cellular calls,
set the radio somewhere between 896 and 915Mhz.  Get it now???



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Berlin Slone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: IC-Z1A
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 21:52:02 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Does anyone know how to make the Alpha display work on both 2m/440 at
the same time?  When I put the main on either side it only shows that
side on the alpha listing.  The other side only says a channel number.
I would assume it should at least share?  Also does anyone have a mod
for this radio?
Thanks



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:34 1996
From: "Richard H. De Launais" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ICOM IC-02AT information needed.
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 13:06:23 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Greetings folks,

I've recently acquired an ICOM IC-02AT VHF FM Transceiver.
I'm using it for listening purposes ONLY and hope that someone
might give me some instructions.

I need help with PROGRAMMING the 10 available channels.
Any additional tips would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks,
Rick


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:36 1996
From: Rick Poorman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indy Car Frequencies
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 14:45:53 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Glenn McPherson wrote:
>
> I plan on attending the race in Portland that is being held in June.  If
> anybody has latched on to the frequencies that some of the teams are using
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Glenn
>
> --
> ===================================================
> Glenn McPherson
> [e-mail]
> ===================================================


Glen,

I have started compiling information for IndyCar Frequencies and related
data.   You may want to check out the following page:

http://users1.ee.net/rp/indyfrq.htm

If you have anything to add, please drop me a line and also during the
Portland weekend, if you gather anything new I would like to have it.  I
am trying to compile the most timely and accurate info for all scanner
users.


Rick


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Humphrey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD Moving to 800MHz next?
Date: 25 Apr 1996 14:13:39 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4lo1aj$[e-mail]>
References: <4kjpfq$[e-mail]> <4kk4ou$[e-mail]> <4kkjfv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Anthony,

Just a few observations...

>[e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas) wrote:

>As I understand it, those 800MHz channels are in use now by LAPD
>Traffic Control officers.

The "Traffic Control Officers" you speak of are civilan employees of the
City's Department of Transportation, and are not members of the Police
Department.

>While LAPD does access a lot of data, they would not require that many
>channels just for data....

While I certainly DO NOT speak for the LAPD, I can say that the L.A. Fire
Department is currently wondering if its six UHF-T data channels will be
sufficient to handle operations in the coming years.

>Most data, even for larger cities is done on
>one or two channels with ease and without overload.

Anthony, I would love to find out how these "large cities" do it!

> When one thinks
>about it, a field officer requires just a few lines of data most of
>the time.  On occasion he/she may receive a page or two if the suspect
>has a long history.

Much is changing in Public Safety. With AVL becoming more common and NCIC
2000 (remote fingerprint ID) just around the corner, there will be a
tremendous increase in data transmissions, especially in larger cities.

>... Again, clear indications that LAPD will not
>require that many channels just for data.

Again Anthony, I don't speak for LAPD, but I wouldn't be too quick to
discount the ever-growing needs for that agency to move large amounts of
data.

Brian Humphrey
Public Information Officer
Los Angeles City Fire Department



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brent Corbin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD Moving to 800MHz next?
Date: 22 Apr 1996 21:33:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4lgtvs$[e-mail]>
References: <4kjpfq$[e-mail]> <4kk4ou$[e-mail]> <4l5q79$[e-mail]> <4l8akd$[e-mail]>

Cliff Yamamoto ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Ok, I've been watching by the sidelines and perhaps it was my fault for
: suggesting to one of the earlier posters that the new 800 system was
: not for LAPD.  I guess it depends on your definition of certain services.

: Mike Carter <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >Brent Corbin <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >: Given the amount of time,
: >: energy and money being pumped into the new ASTRO system, I'd be REAL
: >
: >Ny source indicates it's not a Motorolla system, it's a G.E. EDACS system.

: Mike is correct... it is the EDACS system.

Uh, guys - minor technical point here - I never said the _800_MHz_ was
Motorola 8*)  Back when the system was first installed and undergoing
testing the techs weren't very bashful when it came to describing what
they had and where it was, and it was quite clear it was GE [in fact,
I think the end-of-transmission beeps played GE's 'We bring good things
to life' ditty for a while 8*)]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (David M. Hitchner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for 10 Codes and Signals
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 01:52:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4lmlr6$[e-mail]>

I'm looking for 10-Codes for Baton Rouge, LA police and East Baton
Rouge Parish sherrif's department.  I have compiled a short list, but
I am missing some of the codes.  They do not seem to follow the APCO
standard (or not totally).

Also, I was told by a police officer (by way of a friend) that giving
out the codes is illegal.  Is this true or does it depend upon local
laws?

David M. Hitchner
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:42 1996
From: Jesse Royall <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Looking for AOR 2515 info
Date: 21 Apr 1996 17:06:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4ldpvg$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Nick Marsh) writes:
> I have just traded for an AOR 2515 scanner, 5 to 1500 mhz.
>
> If there are any users out there I'd like to get some feedback and
> mod ideas from you.
>
> Also need to know if it has "search banks" and how to access them.
>
> Tia
>
> Nick
> WB4SQI


Not sure what the difference between the 2515 and the 2500.... I noticed
that it covers 5 to 1500... Mine (AOR 2500 will go from 1 to 1500??) has
something like 78 banks... with 32 ch. per bank...
the last 20 banks 63-78 are the search banks... That is where you program
a upper and lower in each bank so that you have several search banks av
available.....Or something like that...
As for MODS, don't know of any... I have been talking to Tom from AOR and
there is not much of anything you can do with this scanner..
I forget his E-mail but will try to locate it for you...

The only thing I have done to mine is add a SCA decoder to mine...

Jess  <KC5LOS>  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wm Golson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Metro Atlanta Freq's
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 19:19:15 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Got any interesting scanner frequencies for metro Atlanta--please let me know.

Wm Golson
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Amir Motamedi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Mods for BC XL50 (Pro 38) ?
Date: 23 Apr 1996 20:28:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4ljei0$[e-mail]>

Hi,

Does somebody have some Mods/hints for Bearcat XL50 (PRO 38) ?

Thanks in advance,

Amir
~~~~


--
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amir H. Motamedi ([e-mail]) | Dept. of Elect. Engineering
http://www.zfn.uni-bremen.de/~m14b/           | University of Bremen, Germany
Tel./Fax, Pager, PGP Public-Key : On Request


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:44 1996
From: Trenton Selah <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mods for Uniden  Sportcat 150
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 08:41:44 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

If any one Knows of any mod's for the scancat pleas e mail me.

                        Trenton KF6BIE
                        [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (CC)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mods PRO-60
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 05:00:57 GMT
Message-ID: <2f9dd2d6.11974451@news>

Haven't found modifications for cellular for the Radio Shack PRO-60
yet.   Could it be that new or just not posb.

Help

CC


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr.News)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mr. News redux - another legal issue
Date: 23 Apr 1996 09:12:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4li6tl$[e-mail]>
References: <4lf9mq$[e-mail]>

In article <4lf9mq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>It's been pretty dull around here since Mr. News left the field without
>posting his proof of an exemption to the ECPA for news orgs scanning
for
>profit. I'm still curious (and skeptical) as to whether there is such
an
>exemption, and would like to have any pointers anyone can provide.

 Geez! You can read the ECPA until you are blue in the face...you won't
find a thing about scanning for profit...you sure know your
communication law!

 Since I'm not the one all "twisted up" about the issue I will leave the
leg work to you.

 Start by calling the U.S. Department of Justice and plead your "case"
to them.

 Who you gonna go after next...pager notification networks? They hear
things on the scanner...beep you...and collect a monthly fee.

WOW! Lawbreakers everywhere.

Mr.News



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bud Jamison)
Date: 22 Apr 96 22:26:44
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mr. News redux - another legal issue
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


GT> It's been pretty dull around here since Mr. News left the field without
GT> posting his proof of an exemption to the ECPA for news orgs scanning for
GT> profit. I'm still curious (and skeptical) as to whether there is such an

You just DON'T get it, do you? The 1st Amendment superceeds the ECPA, and any
OTHER law that would restrict the 'freedom of the press'.

Maybe someone could beat it into your head with a 2x4.

... Reform a devil for Jesus, and two for Allah


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:48 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Mr. News redux - another legal issue
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 17:08:38 GMT

Bud Jamison ([e-mail]) wrote:

: GT> It's been pretty dull around here since Mr. News left the field without
: GT> posting his proof of an exemption to the ECPA for news orgs scanning for
: GT> profit. I'm still curious (and skeptical) as to whether there is such an

: You just DON'T get it, do you? The 1st Amendment superceeds the ECPA, and an
y
: OTHER law that would restrict the 'freedom of the press'.

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects your right to LISTEN to
anything you want to???  Remember, the Bill was written about 150 years
before radio even existed, 200+ years before cellular/cordless phones were
invented?


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Guy Teague)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mr. News redux - another legal issue
Date: 24 Apr 1996 10:55:06 -0400
Message-ID: <4llfca$[e-mail]>

Mr.News ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4lf9mq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
: >
: >It's been pretty dull around here since Mr. News left the field without
: >posting his proof of an exemption to the ECPA for news orgs scanning
: for
: >profit. I'm still curious (and skeptical) as to whether there is such
: an
: >exemption, and would like to have any pointers anyone can provide.

:  Geez! You can read the ECPA until you are blue in the face...you won't
: find a thing about scanning for profit...you sure know your
: communication law!

Jeeez! Did I take you to raise? Did you not read what I took the trouble
to post? Did it not make its way to your few surviving brain cells? At
the risk of angering folks on this group by posting this again ...

"   (c) It shall not be unlawful under this chapter for a person acting
under color of law to intercept a wire, oral, or electronic communication,
where such person is a party to the communication or one of the parties to
the communication has given prior consent to such interception.
...
    is not an offense under this subsection UNLESS THE CONDUCT IS FOR THE
PURPOSES OF DIRECT OR INDIRECT COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGE OR PRIVATE FINANCIAL
GAIN."

I even took the trouble to put the appropriate phrase in ALL-CAPS, oops, I
forgot, that's an editors term and you probably don't understand it since
you're not a _real_ (print) journalist, just tv talent (and I use that
last word advisedly <g> ). What does the phrase DIRECT ...  COMMERCIAL
ADVANTAGE suggest to you? Does the fact that I paraphased (sorry, another
big word) it as 'financial gain' or 'scanning for profit' throw you off? I
guess you have to have a direct quote, though god and WRHearst both know
you're no good at quoting.

:  Since I'm not the one all "twisted up" about the issue I will leave the
: leg work to you.

And you make my point yet again, weedhopper - you media pukes are too
lazy to do any legwork. You could have verified in less than 5 minutes on
the net whether I had the background to address this issue, but you just
want to sit there and say I must not know how you gather news.

:  Start by calling the U.S. Department of Justice and plead your "case"
: to them.

Yeah, right! Like I could take on the amorphous 'media'. Didn't someone
say not to fight with folks that buy ink by the barrel (or electrons by
the googol, to update it a bit).

:  Who you gonna go after next...pager notification networks? They hear
: things on the scanner...beep you...and collect a monthly fee.

What the hell is a 'pager notification network'? Is that something some
yahoo's dreamed up out there in La-La land? You guys so lazy you don't
listen to your pagers and someone listens for you? Non mi capisco.

: WOW! Lawbreakers everywhere.

I just want you to admit that you could care less if you break it or not
and that if you depend on the PD for your scanner codes, they're subject
to being revoked if you piss of the PD. Try going to the DOJ and crying to
them that the PD's being unfair to you 'cause they took your Moto Saber
crypto codes away and see how far _you_ get. You need to get out of bed
with your local government if you're going to report objectively on their
activities (as if objectivity isn't a joke in your profession already!).

Try an experiment. Turn off all the scanners for a day and see how much
timely news you get by sending reporters out at random and depending on
viewers phone calls.

: Mr.News


--
Cheers  73 de  [e-mail]  "They're out there"              K Kesey
Guy     KG5VT  [e-mail]  "Hey don't eat that yellow snow" F Zappa


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven Fritts)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need info on Key Research PS 90
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 00:23:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4lp57c$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


Hello,

I picked up a mint Pro 2005 at a hamfest last week. The scanner has
the search and store moule which is a Key Research PS 90. Any info you
can give would be appreciated. Will be glad to pay for copying of the
manual.

Thanks,

Steve



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBBYZNY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NEED PRO51 MOD.
Date: 27 Apr 1996 09:53:40 -0400
Message-ID: <4lt8t4$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBBYZNY)

CAN ANY ONE PLEASE E MAIL OR POST MOD FOR PRO 51 .
                                             THNAKS [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (wfm)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: New York State Electric & Gas
Date: 24 Apr 1996 14:23:38 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4lldha$[e-mail]>
References: <4kremk$[e-mail]> <4l3l8a$[e-mail]>

48.04 - 48.08 - 48.32

Michael Mccullough ([e-mail]) wrote:
: do they even have freq's?



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr. CodeGrabber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: nicads memory problem
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 14:59:38 central
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lq98a$ntt$[e-mail]>


>I have a problem with my nicad batteries on my ar1000 scanner.

>Whenever I charge them they only last about a quarter of the time that
>they used to.  I believe it is to do with the nicad memory effect.

>How can I fix them?  I dont know much about electronics so it would have
>to simple.

>Many thanks

>Matthew

Go back in time and charge them properly.  To do so make sure that the
batteries are allmost dead before charging.  (you can hook up a 12 volt light
to the pack to kill the extra power once you recieve a low battery warning)
Then fully charge the batteries.  (doing this to your current pack might help)

Also I do not know what voltage your pack is but to speed things up you could
use a big resistor to discharge the pack!

Peace.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: nicads memory problem
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 20:07:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4ltvde$[e-mail]>
References: <4lq98a$ntt$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Matthew Volkmer) wrote:

>I have a problem with my nicad batteries on my ar1000 scanner.

>Whenever I charge them they only last about a quarter of the time that
>they used to.  I believe it is to do with the nicad memory effect.

>How can I fix them?  I dont know much about electronics so it would have
>to simple.

>Many thanks

>Matthew

You may not be able to fix them..however, you could try making sure
they are fully depleted, recharging them and doing this several
times.. if it doesn't help, you will have to replace the nicads..
the trick is to always let the nicads run all the way down before
recharging them..

Bob, KG7WC




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Greg Letty)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NJSP Troop D (Turnpike) Car-toCar Freq?
Date: 24 Apr 1996 23:09:28 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4lmcb8$[e-mail]>


Would appreciate it if someone could please tell me the car-to-car freq.
for

the NJSP on the Turnpike (Troop D).

Thanks!

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:55 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: North Carolina HP channel plan?
Date: 24 Apr 1996 20:45:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4lm3u6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Does anyone have the new NCHP channel plan? I have the frequencies,
just need the specific lineup.

Thanks

Jon C.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:56 1996
From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pager Notification Network (was Re: Mr. News redux - another legal issue)
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 15:48:44
Message-ID: <4lm08g$[e-mail]>
References: <4llfca$[e-mail]>


 Guy Teague wrote to Mr. News
>:  Who you gonna go after next...pager notification networks? They hear
>: things on the scanner...beep you...and collect a monthly fee.
>
>What the hell is a 'pager notification network'? Is that something some
>yahoo's dreamed up out there in La-La land? You guys so lazy you don't
>listen to your pagers and someone listens for you? Non mi capisco.

A 'pager notification network' is a network where a whole lot of people who
enjoy listening to scanners will call in and leave a voice mail at a central
number.  Dispatchers (or some other word to mean the same) get paged when a
voice mail comes in.  They listen, and determine if the 'incident' is worthy,
and send it out over the digital paging network.

These networks are great if you're interested in what's going on, but you
have to be away from the scanner.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:58 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Password on AR8000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 18:06:15 GMT

The AR8000 has a feature where you can "password protect" half of the
memory banks to keep them safe from "preying" eyes.   I guess what you
are supposed to do is put all the frequencies you shouldn't be listening
to in these banks.  But the manual also says that if you forget the
password, all you need to do is turn hold down the clear key and turn the
radio on, then the password will be deleted, but channel memories will be
intact.  This "hard" reset will destroy other, less essential, data, but
not the stored frequencies.

I don't get it.  If someone wants to access your "secret" frequencies
they just hold down the clear key and turn on the radio.  The manual
describes it.  No one is going to figure out how to access memory, etc.
without looking at a manual anyway, right?  I fail to see what use this
feature has.

              WELCOME TO
               THE WORLD
                OF AR8000
                 RECEIVER




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:44:59 1996
From: Nice Guy Eddie <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pennsylvania State Police Freqs.
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 09:51:58 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>



The following is a list of PSP barracks and the frequencies they operate on.

Channel A 155.580 Base/154.950 Mobile
-------------------------------------
Lamar, Clinton Co.               Shamokin, Northumberland Co.
Trevose, Bucks Co.               Selinsgrove, Snyder Co.
Coudersport, Potter Co.          Somerset, Somerset Co.



Channel B 155.670 Base/155.910 Mobile
-------------------------------------
Foglesville, Lehigh Co.          Fernridge, Monroe Co.
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co.   Avondale, Chester Co.
Danville, Montour Co.            Milton, Northumberland Co.
Bloomsburg, Columbia Co.         Milesburg, Centre Co.
Limerick, Montgomery Co.         Ephrata, Lancaster Co.
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co.          Swiftwater, Monroe Co.
Clearfield, Clearfield Co.       Chambersburg, Franklin Co.



Channel C 155.505 Base/155.850 Mobile
-------------------------------------
Media, Delaware Co.              Frackville, Schuylkill Co.
Phillipsburg, Centre Co.         Rockview, Centre Co.
Dublin, Bucks Co.                Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co.
York, York Co.                   Hamburg, Berks Co.
Jonestown, Lebanon Co. ???       Bedford, Bedford Co.



Channel D 154.665 Base/ 158.910 Mobile
--------------------------------------
Montoursville, Lycoming Co.
Carlisle, Cumberland Co. (mobile units can be heard on both B & M freqs.)
Ebensburg, Cambria Co.



Channel E 154.695 Base/156.150 Mobile ????
------------------------------------------
all barracks listed here have base and mobile comms. on 154.695 only
                              ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Reading, Berks Co.
Hollidaysburg, Blair Co.



Channel F 154.920 Base/154.830 Mobile
-------------------------------------
Lewistown, Mifflin Co.



Channel G 155.445/???.??? Mobile
--------------------------------
all barracks listed here have base and mobile comms. on 155.445 only
                              ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Embreeville, Chester Co.
Newport, Perry Co.
Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co.



Turnpike F1---159.075  F2---159.045
-----------------------------------
        These barracks are located along the turnpike proper, along with
        maint. buildings. Other locations are maint. sheds only.

King of Prussia, Montgomery Co. (Police and Maint.) East-West Pike
Bowmansville, Lancaster Co.     (   "    "     "  )  "    "    "
Newville, Cumberland Co.        (   "    "     "  )  "    "    "
Somerset, Somerset Co.          (   "    "     "  )  "    "    "


Pocono, Carbon Co.              (   "    "     "  ) Northeast Extension




        This list is in no way exhaustive. In fact, I work on it every
time I travel. Any additions are very welcome.
        Other frequencies that are definitely used include the following:

154.755---mobile to mobile
155.460---TAC-1
155.475---National (used to contact local PD's by radio...other times they
                  will use the County dispatch, as here in Clinton Co.
                  where I go to school. In Delaware Co. and the Philly
                  area, they notify local PD's by phone.)
155.490---PA Regional net "CLEAN"
158.760---listed as Liquor Control Units or Administrative use in various
          sources. I have heard it used in Harrisburg as a car to car
          private channel like the TAC-1 channel.

Please e-mail additions to [e-mail] (in .sig below)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ben Russell                     [e-mail]         LETS
Lock Haven University           school phone: [phone]      GO
Sophomore, Dept. of Biology     home phone: [phone]      FLYERS!!
                                                                (N H L)
"It's true that clothes make the man. Naked people have had little or no
        lasting impact in society." -- Mark Twain
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:00 1996
From: Lou Fernandez <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Poor reception on Pro-34
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 22:12:31 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

>
> I have a Pro-34 that does not receive signals very well.
> Does anybody have any recommendations on how to fix this?
>

I had a similar problem. The fix turned out to be very simple; maybe
you should try this before attempting "tuning up" your scanner:

Open up the case and look at the antenna connector inside the scanner.
The center post from the connector is wired to the top of the circuit
board with a short wire. In my scanner, this solder on the circuit
board end of the connection had fractured, my guess is from flexing of
the rubberduck antenna. Just reheating the solder fixed the problem!


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:01 1996
From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Popular Communications for $9.00
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 14:52:54 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lfst7$[e-mail]> <4lg728$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I got Popular Communications for two years (24 issues) for $30. from
this subscription agent:

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Reed)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Private aircraft freqs?
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 96 08:32:17 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

On 4/24/96 7:25PM, in message <[e-mail]>, James Rimmer
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Hello All,
>  I have programmed all the local commercial aircraft freqs for my area into
> my
> scanner and enjoy listening to them quite often. However, even that gets old

> after a while. I was just wondering, what frequencies do private aircraft
> operate on? I'm assuming that they're in the HF range. If I'm incorrect then

> what bands do they operate on? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanx!
> James
>

Hi James,

   Most general aviation (private) aircraft operate on the same frequencies as

the airlines.  The reason for this is that they are talking to the same people
,
air traffic controllers.  One difference though is that they frequently operat
e
out of smaller airports and often the conversations are more relaxed.  You
might try looking for signals in the area of 122 - 123 Mhz.  This is where mos
t
of the unicom frequencies (those used a small airports) are found.  If you are

near to a large airport, you might listen to 121.6 - 122.0 for ground control
freqs.  These are used to direct A/C traffic while taxiing at the airport.  If

you leave me a message telling the vicinity where you live, I will try to give

you more specific frequencies.

   Hope this helps.  Oh, one more thing, 121.5 is the guard or emergency
frequency.  Any traffic you here on this freq. should be regarding a distress
situation.  Also, if you here a warbling tone on this freq., it is an ELT
(emergency locator transmitter) on some aircraft that has been triggered.  Mos
t
of these are false alarms, but you never know!  After an ELT is detected by th
e
SARSAT satellite, the USAF tasks the Civil Air Patrol to go find it.

Regards,

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




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:03 1996
From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Private aircraft freqs?
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 12:56:11 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4lo609$[e-mail]>

Robert Weber wrote:
>
>
> Commercial and private aircraft all use a common band of VHF
> frequencies, 108 to 118 Mhz.  That's the 10 Mhz just above the FM
> broadcast band.

The VHF air band extends all the way to 136 Mhz; it certainly doesn't
stop at 118!  There's an airport near my house; their ground control is
on 121.6, for example.

-Will Flor         [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (paulc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: pro 38 ..uc1143 c.p.u
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 16:07:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4li545$[e-mail]>

does anyone have a pin out diagram for the uc1143 processer not the
one that is in the svc manual as it does not give much away




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:05 1996
From: Alan Doherty <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2006 Mods wanted.
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 08:25:30 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <h0N$[e-mail]>

Hi all, Just got a 2006 and would like to konw of any mods. Especially
one for switching on a tape recorder by means of a "COR" (Carrier
operated relay or switch) system. I have already done the diode
speed mod, so thats not needed.


Alan Doherty, GI0OTC

                         " Speed Kills, Run WINDOWS 95 !! "


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (ToledoMUG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-2035
Date: 24 Apr 1996 00:22:14 -0400
Message-ID: <4lka9m$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ToledoMUG)

I just bought a Pro-2035, and was wondering if it had the same cellular
mod as the 2006 (which it replaces at Radio Shack)?? I suppose I could
just pop the case and look, but I was wondering if anyone knew for sure of
any mods. Thanks in advance.

-Jim


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:07 1996
From: [e-mail]()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-43 4 SALE
Date: 25 Apr 1996 00:57:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4lmilr$[e-mail]>

R S-PRO43 READY TO LISTEN ,NICADS INCLUDED,-$200.00
--

KEVIN D MANN


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:08 1996
From: ryang <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radios For Sale
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 10:31:11 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Here is a list of some of the radios I can get.
vertex
 FTH-2008 15 CH. VHF 150-174 $498.42
 FTH-7008 15 CH. UHF $529.62
 FTH-2009 6 CH. VHF $342.42
 FTH-7009 6 CH. UHF $373.62
 FTH-2070 32 CH DUAL BAND UHF/VHF $1208.22
 VX-500 VHF 32 CH $529.62
 VX-500 VHF LOW BAND 32 CH $576.42
 VX-500 UHF  32 CH $560.30
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE CHARGERS
I ALSO HAVE MANY OTHER MODELS OF PORTABLES AND MOBILES AND A FULL LINE
OF ACCESORIES. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CERTAIN ITEM PLEASE MAIL ME AND
I WILL SEE WHAT I CAN DO.
at this point I have a vertex vx-500 vhf  high intrisiically safe with
rapid charger in stock for 662.42
ALL PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE S&H OR C.O.D.
R.R. Electronics
[e-mail]
315-768-7461


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:11 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Realistic Pro-43 tips and tweeks
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 96 20:51:32 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

On 4/17/96 3:38PM, in message <[e-mail]>,
David Prince <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Is it possible to reprogramme the Pro-43 to scan outside of its
> set limits ie, below 68Mhz and above 999Mhz?
>

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end



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Reduced "LinkAll" Prices !!
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 22:34:49 GMT
Message-ID: <317e9ba8.85461206@192.188.72.19>

All Note:  I have no affiliation with or financial interest in the
below article.  I am posting it as a service to those interested in
Extended Memory Modifications and a slick way of controlling that
memory.  The "LinkAll" is a pretty wicked gizmo if I say so myself.

Bill Cheek

==================================================================

NEW REDUCED LINKALL PRICE

We are pleased to announce that the prices for the now famous Linkall
series of extended memory controllers has been lowered by 30 percent.
The new prices for the Model 6 Linkall is now $60.00 and the Model 4
is now $55.00.  The new prices are due to the tremendous response for
these units and the cost reductions resulting from volume buying of
parts for the Linkall.

This is the time to think about that new scanner with megamemory and a
Linkall to manage that memory in style.  If you have a PRO-2035 or a
PRO-2042, please contact us for more information.

Installation is available for $50.00 which includes all parts and the
use of special 2mm tube type LEDs for that factory installed look of
excellence.

When ordering add $5.00  shipping for a total of $65.00 for the Model
6 and $60.00 for the Model 4 Linkall.

For more information on the Linkall, please contact:

Mark Persson
1369 Lombardy Blvd
Bay Shore, NY  11706
[phone]  6:00-9:00PM EDT Mon thru Fri



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RS 2036 on sale in Canada, who makes it for them?
Date: 22 Apr 1996 23:49:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4lh5ud$[e-mail]>
References: <4lan7k$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


   >> Any idea as to who makes the model 2036 scanner for Radio Shack?
   >
   >It is made by GRE (who also makes the 2036 replacement: the 2042)..

The Radio Shack PRO-2036 and Uniden/Bearcat BC-890XLT are both
made by Uniden.

From the FAQ "Buying a Used Scanner Radio:"

 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.
--

==============================================================================
Copyright  1996,   Bob Parnass,  AJ9S     AMPS Wireless Development Laboratory
[e-mail] - [phone]     Bell Laboratories


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Hervert)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,dfw.forsale,txforsale,rec.radio.swap,alt.cellular.oki.900
Subject: Re: RS Pro-43 FOR Sale!  (w/cell mod)
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 18:02:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4ltni1$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

SWW <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Please e-mail reasonable offer for trade or cash.

>Thansk.

>P.S.  Its in perfect shade with nicad pack and charger.

Would you accept an offer of $150.00?



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (DARRYL LINKOW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Saturn 6 tuning - HELP!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 96 10:48:00 -0800
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (DARRYL LINKOW)


Hello all and thanks for reading this.  I just acquired an old
Saturn 6 antenna and am having a difficult time getting the SWR
down below 2.5 to 1.  I am using the MFJ-259 analyzer.  I am just
curious if perhaps part of the antenna is missing?  There are two
screws attached to a piece of phenolic board.  I have attached the
shield and center conductor of some RG-58 coax to these screws as
the feedpoint.  I am just curious if perhaps there is a tuning
device (other than the capacitor plate adjustment) or a balun that
should be connected to these screws on the phenolic board that
might be missing?  Also, might anyone have an instruction sheet or
manual that came with the antenna that I might get a copy of?  Any
help would be appreciated.
                 73, Darryl KE6IHA

---
 * OLX 2.2 * Darryl Linkow [phone]  9 am - 5 pm PDT


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:17 1996
From: Jim Verni <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanner NEWBIE Questions
Date: 26 Apr 1996 15:06:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4lqopk$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

I just bought a used Bearcat 101 scanner at a garage sale (for $2!!!).

It works fine but I have some VERY BASIC questions about its use.

Is this model 'programmable'. It has 16 toggle switches for different
frequencies and also 2 buttons which are labelled (I think, the
scanners at home and I'm at work) PROGRAM and ENTER.Can I somehow
specify the frequencies I want to scan?

Also, maybe a real dumb question but, there is no on/off power switch.
Are most scanners meant to be left on all the time? Is there any fire
hazard (overheading, short-circiut) from leaving it on all the time?

Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.

Regards,
Jim
email: [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Darrell A. Larose)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanning in Canada?
Date: 28 Apr 1996 02:40:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4lulqd$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Darrell A. Larose)

Warren Bowery ([e-mail]) writes:
> Is it legal for a US resident to bring a scanner into Canada? Is
> mobile scanning legal (I'm interested in Ontario... Toronto
> specifically.) Does Canadian Customs frown on scanners?
>
Scanners are perfectly legal in Canada, with one odd exception...
Manitoba has banned mobile use under their Provincial Highway
Traffic Act. But as all telecommunications in Canada is a Federal
concern, Manitoba regulation could be seen as unconstitutional, as
a Federal regulation can not be removed by a local or provicial
act. Toronto is in Ontario so you shouldn't have any problems...

73's

--
Darrell Larose
[e-mail]     http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ad607
[e-mail]    http://www.newforce.ca/~darrell/


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Lyle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanning in Canada?
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 02:03:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4lujpc$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Warren Bowery <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Is it legal for a US resident to bring a scanner into Canada? Is
> mobile scanning legal (I'm interested in Ontario... Toronto
> specifically.) Does Canadian Customs frown on scanners?

> Thanks for you assistance.

> ------------------------------------------------------------------
> Warren Bowery:  [e-mail]
>                 [e-mail]
> ------------------------------------------------------------------

Warren,

That should be no problem as scanning for personal listening
(ie, no monetary gain, disclosure of what you hear etc.)
inlcuding the infamous 869-890 MHz range is still quite
legal in Ontario. Just don't bring a radar detector with you
- the authorities frown big time on those items! <G>
Anything in particular you're interested in just drop me
e-mail at the address listed below. I write a monthly
scanning column for DX Ontario, the Toronto-based
SW/Scanning magazine on the Ontario DX Association. I'm
located about 25 miles west of Toronto.
Regards!

Bob

[e-mail]
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:20 1996
From: Michael Love <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanstar & Scancat files
Date: 27 Apr 1996 05:16:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4lsair$[e-mail]>

I have and use scanstar and scancat and am interested in swapping files
with others that have the same programs. LETS SWAP GOODIES!

Michael



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:21 1996
From: "Stephen N. Phipps" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Search problem with BC100XLT
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 11:07:12 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lhg9b$[e-mail]>
To: Robert Weber <[e-mail]>

Robert Weber wrote:
>
> I entered a lower limit freq in my BC100XLT and got an ERROR message on
> the readout.  Now I can't clear it.  If I hit search it still says
> ERROR.  I can't enter frequencies.  Anybody have an idea how to clear
> this problem???
>
> Thanks in advance
> Bob...

Hi,

Try entering a frequency in the scanner and then press the "E" key.  This
should store the frequency in the specified memory location (1-100).

You might be trying to enter the frequency and pressing the "MANUAL" key.
This will cause an "ERROR" message.

Good luck,
Stephen Phipps


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (The NeXus!)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SSB & USB
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 02:20:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4lheqt$[e-mail]>
References: <4lermq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Kim & Darren Baucum) wrote:

>I've noticed that many higher end scanners will pick up SSB & USB as
>well as NFM, WFM and AM.  Could someone tell me what SSB and USB are
>and what you can listen to while in these modes.

SSB stands for Single Side Band
USB stands for Upper Side Band
LSB stands for Lower Side Band

There isn't such a mode as SSB, SSB is both USB and LSB...  So instead of sepe
rating
everything, and saying a radio has SSB and USB, what you are saying is a radio
 has
SSB, USB USB LSB LSB.  Confused yet?  I am...

 SSB is the term used for the type of operation,  USB & LSB are the accual mod
es you are
in when listening, like FM or AM.

 Anyhow most all 2 way radio traffic below 30mHz is always either USB or LSB,
depending
on the location of the band, and what type of organization you are listening t
oo.  Also
the broadcasters are all using AM mode below 30mHz.  Its not common to find tr
affic above
30mHz in SSB, but it can happen...  Those features are usually there for the l
ower bands
only.

 The NeXus!




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: The World Frequency Database
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 13:33:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4lst3e$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

How about that little country called Canada?

remember us?!  Looking under Canada, Ontario, or Toronto nothing came
up.  What type of Data base is a "World Frequency Database"? What
countries and types of frequencies are you supposed to have?
Can you tell us more?






>"Oliver P. Timme" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>------------------------- Back On Again ------------------------
> After a bad system crash yesterday noon, the database is back
> on again. We had to completly rebuild the files. But this gave
> us the chance to implement some of your suggestions.

> So come on an visit us again.

> New:
> ----
> - Search is splittet into countries. Better overview, easy
>   search.

> - Search is now possible also for callsign and city

> - At the moment max 1000 database records will be shown

> --------------------------------------------------------------
> The World Frequency Database.
> Was you there? Yes? Mail us! We appriciate any of your ideas
> Mail: [e-mail]
> http://www.sercon.ch/aussie/
> --------------------------------------------------------------




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:25 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Tones at end of Police xmission ??
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 15:24:15 GMT

Gary Newberry ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hello,
: I noticed back quite a while ago when listening to the local police
: dispatch that some of the cars had a series of about 5 tones that
: played real quickly at the end of a transmission. I wonder if anyone
: knows what this is ?

The tones are playing "We bring good things to life" since they are using
a GE trunked radio system.  Actually, the tones carry a little more
information than that, they are signalling the officer's radio as to what
frequency, etc. the transmission will continue on.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tim Sheffield)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tones at end of Police xmission ??
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 96 00:05:15 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

 Gary Newberry wrote:
> >I noticed back quite a while ago when listening to the local police
> >dispatch that some of the cars had a series of about 5 tones that
> >played real quickly at the end of a transmission. I wonder if anyone
> >knows what this is ?

My understanding from a local highway patrol officer I know is that it is an i
dentification signal.
There could be other functions that it performs as well, but I'm fairly sure o
n the ID part.

Him and another trooper were visiting my workplace, and one used the others po
rtable.  The
one made a comment like "Now they will know I'm with you!"





From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Berlin Slone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tones at end of Police xmission ??
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 21:52:06 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4lnomd$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Thu, 25 Apr 1996 07:51:54, [e-mail] () wrote:

>
> Gary Newberry wrote:
>>I noticed back quite a while ago when listening to the local police
>>dispatch that some of the cars had a series of about 5 tones that
>>played real quickly at the end of a transmission. I wonder if anyone
>>knows what this is ?
>
>Could this be to identify the unit?  My other thought was that they could be
>used to turn off the mobile extender or repeater in the car, when using a
>portable.
>
I'm a former police officer, we use this to ID the officer, if the
officer goes down the tone will go off and a alarm will go off.
We would also use this in the jail for the jail officers....
73's....N9YCE.....


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Endel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tones at end of Police xmission ??
Date: 27 Apr 1996 09:21:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4lthhe$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Gary Newberry) wrote:

>Hello,
>I noticed back quite a while ago when listening to the local police
>dispatch that some of the cars had a series of about 5 tones that
>played real quickly at the end of a transmission. I wonder if anyone
>knows what this is ?

>TIA Gary WB8POK

There are several different kinds of tones you could be hearing.
Motorola MDC unit identification, 5/6 tones, GE trunked system
anti-scanning tones, well the point is, different tones are sent
either at the beginning or end of transmissions with different
purposes.

Endel



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Mark)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tones at end of Police xmission ??
Date: 27 Apr 1996 01:39:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4lrtsf$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (David Mark)


Sounds like you're describing identifier tones.  Back at dispatch,
the console tells the dispatcher which unit just called in.  The
tones tell which unit it was.  Some high-end systems will also
advise the dispatcher of the unit's location.  That is, when it
works.  I think our system is about six years old and in all that
time, probably hasn't worked more than six days!
--
(DAVID MARK) [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (jeff wright)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tornado chasers
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 14:18:51 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

FT Worth RACES uses 146.940.

Dallas RACES uses 146.880.

Jeff Wright

In article <[e-mail]>, Martin Connor <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Does anyone know what frequencies the tornado storm chasers
> use in the north Texas (Dallas) area?
>
>                                 Thanks,
>
>                                 [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:30 1996
From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tornado chasers
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 08:33:23 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Martin Connor <[e-mail]>

Martin Connor wrote:
>
> Does anyone know what frequencies the tornado storm chasers
> use in the north Texas (Dallas) area?
>
>                                 Thanks,
>
>                                 [e-mail]


   Try your local HAM radio repeater frequencies.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:31 1996
From: Chip Seymour <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tracking Cell phones
Date: 25 Apr 1996 17:55:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4loebb$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Steve Work) wrote:
>Why bother with TDMA?  The sound quality is atrocious and the
>phones work so bad all people do is take them back.

I don't know ... my DPC550 sounds fine, and at .6 watts,
I don't have much trouble hitting a far-off tower while
inside my car. Static is kept to a minimum and voice is OK.




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mr. CodeGrabber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tracking Cell phones
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 18:44:29 central
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> "Mark S. McDermott, P.E." <markmcd@wol
fenet.com> writes:
In article <[e-mail]> "Mark S. McDermott, P.E." <markmcd@wol
fenet.com> writes:
>ne!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!news.sprintlink.net!ne
w-news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!usenet
>From: "Mark S. McDermott, P.E." <[e-mail]>
>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
>Subject: Re: Tracking Cell phones
>Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 21:57:12 -0700
>Organization: Hutton Communications, Inc.
>Lines: 21
>Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
>References: <[e-mail]>
>NNTP-Posting-Host: sea-ts7-p09.wolfenet.com
>Mime-Version: 1.0
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.01Gold (Win95; I)


>Mr. CodeGrabber wrote:
>>
>> Okay its been a long time since checking into this newsgroup but I was
>> wondering if there was any new information on tracking cell phones???
>>
>> I want to monitor phones based on esn/min information.
>>
>> I own a Pro-2006 but do not want to  mod the scanner.
>> I own a Pro-43 but to not want to mod the scanner.
>>
>> So Should I buy a OKI 900?
>>
>> Did anyone ever modify Celltracker to work on AMPS??
>>
>> Peace from Canada.
>>
>> Any information will help!

>IFR 1600CSA, 35,000.00, WILL DO AMPS, NAMPS, TDMA. Follow from cell to
>cell as long as you are in range of the cells. Capture by ESN or phone
>number. Converts TDMA to analog voice. Nice box.


Wanted STOLEN IFR 1600CSA will pay up to $3500.00

Peace from Fucken Canada.


















































From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:34 1996
From: [e-mail](RJ WELSH)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tracking Cell phones
Date: 26 Apr 1996 00:29:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4lp5e5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve Work) writes:

>>Mr. CodeGrabber ([e-mail]) wrote:
>>IFR 1600CSA, 35,000.00, WILL DO AMPS, NAMPS, TDMA. Follow from cell
>> to celll as long as you are in range of the cells. Capture by ESN or
>>phone number. Converts TDMA to analog voice. Nice box.

Nice box???? yeah, for the FBI! (using your tax dollars)....
You might want to get two good receivers with rs232 interfaces and
write your own code like I did.

<MASSIVE SNIPs>

>Why bother with TDMA?  I was talking with a cell phone dealer today
>and he says TDMA is all but dead.

really?  does he know anything about PCS and GSM?  he IS a salesman,
you know; not an engineer...
TDMA is doing fine in those areas, and they're the developing ones -
it's CDMA that's having real problems.  Tracking TDMA requires
receiving and interpreting address blocks in near-real-time.  Tricky,
but cellfones do it.  Modify a cellfone as a general receiver?  Never!
It might be illegal....
<g>

grendal



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:35 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Tracking Cell phones
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4lp5e5$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 03:09:24 GMT

RJ WELSH ([e-mail]) wrote:
: <MASSIVE SNIPs>

: >Why bother with TDMA?  I was talking with a cell phone dealer today
: >and he says TDMA is all but dead.

: really?  does he know anything about PCS and GSM?  he IS a salesman,
: you know; not an engineer...

Yeah, he was a salesman, so what.  Just because he said that only 2% of
cellphones in use are TDMA, and that TDMA has lots of problems like rotten
sound and broken phones, and besides, most of the time TDMA phones fall
back on AMPS anyway.  He also said that the only way to get TDMA to work
is put only THREE conversations on one channel, not the six it was
supposedly designed for.  If you know so much, tell me how many calls per
channel TDMA and CDMA are supposed to have.  And are they supposed to
sound better than AMPS?  And with only 3 calls per channel TDMA sounds
rotten anyway.  He would have earned himself a BIGGER commission had he
sold me a digital phone anyway, what motivation would he have had to lie
to me.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:35 1996
From: ME <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: TRUNKED?
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 17:41:18 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am a relatively new Scanner listener and I was wondering what Trunked
systems are. Are these the same as SMR Trunks (What are they anyways.)
Thanks.
                      Chuck
                  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:36 1996
From: kc7anq <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: TUCSON area scanner listeners
Date: 26 Apr 1996 03:59:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4lphn8$[e-mail]>

I'm looking for other scanner enthusiasts in the Tucson, Arizona, area.
If you live in or around Tucson, please leave
me E-mail. Thanks!

Dan Rollman
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (paulc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: uc1143
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 16:14:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4li5gc$[e-mail]>
References: <4i2m0n$[e-mail]>

does anyone have a pin out diagram for the uc1143 processor for the
pro38 not the one in the svc manual as it does not give much away




From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (paulc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: uc1143 processor
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 16:17:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4li5m2$[e-mail]>

does any one have a pin out diagram for this processor other than that
found in the svc manual



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Theyodeman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Uniden SC 150 B
Date: 22 Apr 1996 01:27:24 -0400
Message-ID: <4lf5bs$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Theyodeman)

The way you erase the memory is to hold 1, 9, and WX.  Then, turn on the

scanner.   Be sure to have your important freq's written down, or else
they're a
goner!  If I remember correctly the last time I did it,  you'll get some
locked out test

freq's in a few banks.  I had one in the 700's somewhere.

Good luck.

Scott Yoder


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Comer)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: University of Chicago Aeromedical Network Frequency Needed
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 22:44:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4lmamt$[e-mail]>

Hi,

I'm looking for the University of Chicago Aeromedical Network
freqency.

Any help appreciated!

Please E-mail me direct.

Thanks, Rich



****************************
Richard Comer

E-mail:  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:41 1996
From: Steven Richardson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: western caribean freqs
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 12:45:10 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any freqs for Cozumel, Grand Camen or ocho reos
Jamaca ???? I'm not reaching am I ??? Thanks


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What is on 1300-1900Mhz?
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 05:40:27 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4l8ek2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Yea, BUT...

Those 950-1450 Mhz signals are  (down)converted  to 75MHz just as it
leaves the receiver within the dish or VERY close to it.

Long(er) lengths of coax are not as critical at 75MHz.  Coax loss
factors still apply but at 75MHz.

Tony
WA6IGJ

================================================

On Sat, 20 Apr 1996 14:28:48 GMT, [e-mail] (Steve Work)
wrote:

>Bruce M. Marshall ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: At these frequencies attenuation in a coax start to become
>: unacceptable. Most signals that are sent at these frequencies are from
>: one dish to another dish and are converted from a lower frequency at
>: the feed horn (to avoid losses). I wouldn't expect to find much
>: interesting stuff in this range that we could receive.
>: --
>
>Satellite dishes routinely send signals from 950-1450 Mhz thru a coax
>cable.
>
>However, the question had to do with these frequencies over the AIR.



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:43 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: What is on 1300-1900Mhz?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4l8ek2$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 15:17:43 GMT

Anthony O. Cardenas ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Yea, BUT...

: Those 950-1450 Mhz signals are  (down)converted  to 75MHz just as it
: leaves the receiver within the dish or VERY close to it.

: Long(er) lengths of coax are not as critical at 75MHz.  Coax loss
: factors still apply but at 75MHz.

Nope, the signals are downcoverted from 11.7-12.2Ghz as transmitted from
the satellite down to 950-1450Mhz by the LNB, the device in the feedhorn
of the dish.  The cable from the LNB to the dish carries 950-1450Mhz to
the receiver, where it is downconverted to 75Mhz inside the receiver,
then converted to baseband.  Normally, the receiver is much closer to the
televison than the dish.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:44 1996
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 20:04:35 CDT
From: Rich Chong <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: What's a BC 100XLT worth?

Can anyone tell me what a 100xlt can cover, how good it is, and what
its value is these days? Thanks
                               rich


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Larry Levy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What's a BC 100XLT worth?
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 06:16:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4lv2is$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4lraur$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Danny Browning <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Business Resource Group wrote:
>>
>> Rich Chong <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>> >Can anyone tell me what a 100xlt can cover, how good it is, and what
>> >its value is these days? Thanks
>> >                               rich
>>
>> I can't recall the exact coverage.  It was the base model for the
>> 200xlt which is a fine piece of gear.
>>
>> As for the price, I just saw one yesterday in a pawn shop for $65.  It
>> had manual, battery, charger, stock antenna, and leather carrying
>> case.  It looked to be in fairly good cosmetic condition.
>>
>> Hope this helps.*

>In real good shape........$75.00 tops
>--
>              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>               Dan Browning  ([e-mail])
>               Sevierville, Tennessee
>               KD4LYP
>              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I'd have to agree here, especially in light of the fact that the
100-XLT does not cover 800 Mhz....

-Larry



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Buzzard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why want Cell Freqs??
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 96 02:33:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4ls0u5$[e-mail]>
References: <4lr42k$[e-mail]>

>With the problems inherent to trunk frequencies in the 800MHz band, why would

>some one want to listen to cell phones?

In the Phila. area I usually hear 1 -2 dope deals in 10 min or less, kinda
interesting.


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why want Cell Freqs??
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 96 13:37:24 PST
Message-ID: <4lu0i7$[e-mail]>
References: <4lr42k$[e-mail]>

In article <4lr42k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>With the problems inherent to trunk frequencies in the 800MHz band, why
would
>some one want to listen to cell phones?  The car phones I've heard on the
>older sets were very boring.  Cell phones would jump from sell to cell
making
>monitoring haphazard if not immpossible.  The technology to make sense of a
>short call is beyound the reach of anyone but a government agency, like
NSA.
>I would be interested in why people want this capability other then it is
>forbidden by federal law, thie the forbidden fruit syndrone.  Thanks for
your
>input.    Paul


Here in Canada, listening to cell phones is legal, so the 'forbidden
fruit' deal probably doesn't wash.  But I bought a modifiable PRO-43
for among other things, to listen to cell calls.  You're right, you
do often get only portions of a call while the phone is in a nearby cell.
And they do get boring fast.  Most of the calls are almost painful to
listen to, they are so mundane.  On the other hand, you get the
occaisonal gem - exciting or extremely interesting.

As for the ECPA in the US, does the language prohibit 'receiving' the
signal?  If it does, has anyone ever suggested that everything within
range of the transmitter 'receives' the call - my car, the candy bar
I'm eating, that house over there, my left eye....  It seems to me that
the real 'offence,' if it is or should be one, would be converting that
received signal into human understandable form.

Regards,

KH

"Live fast, die young, leave your life insurance in my name."



From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Mayson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WWW Announcement
Date: 26 Apr 1996 10:18:48 -0400
Message-ID: <4lqm08$[e-mail]>

Thank you all who responded to my request for HF Aero freqs.  As promised I
have put the information on-line on my web page.

The URL is http://ww.nyx.net/~jmayson/radiodb.html

You might also want to check out my radio page at

http://www.nyx.net/~jmayson/radio.html

Your input is most welcomed!!

John Mayson KC4VJO


--
John Mayson | Palm Bay, Florida | [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Apr 28 13:45:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Darren North)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WWW-Central PA Frequency's
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 22:38:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4ljpg5$[e-mail]>
References: <4lfln1$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:

>I would be interested in a Web site with frequency listings in
>Central Pennsylvania.

What part of central PA are you calling from?  There is a BBS in Ft.
Loudon, PA (717-369-3637) that used to have lots of frequencies on it!
For the most part, they were federal, but there were also county
listings for Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, and Washington Co., MD.
There was also a list of PSP frequencies on there somewhere.



From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:45:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Neil Young)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR8000
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 08:35:01 BST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Pat Quinn) wrote:

> I'm wanting to know alittle more abt. the aor8000 (with the Dayton
> Hamfest coming up soon...I just might find a good deal).

Sure thing.  I would start raning and raving about how good it is now,
but I'll wait a few paragraphs for that :-)

> 1. can you leave the AOR plugged in all the time? I have a bc2500 that
> has to be un-plugged after abt. 14-16hrs. of charging....

IIRC the manual states that it can take 16 hours of charging from flat
and then should be turned off for safety.  I'm by no means an expert on
whether it would blow up, because I've never been silly enough to try
ruining my *wonderful* AR8000 :-)  I certainly wouldn't think it was
wise to leave it on all the time charging.  Anyway, why would you want
to?  I mean, the *wonderful* AR8000 is portable, and shouldn't be used
just as a plug in ;-)  Take the thing mobile...

> 2. I've seen ads showing aor has been blocked-800mz, but quailfied ops
> can have it opened....who's allowed this mod? Its no real big deal with
> me but since my 2500 has full 800mz...I'd probably miss it. By chance is
> it blocked in the software?

Living in the UK, my scanner isn't blocked.  I certainly know that the
American version can be unlocked, as there is a page or two about it on
the Web, detailing exactly what you do.  I'm sure if you ask nicely some
fellow scannerist will tell you.  Sorry I can't say much about that ...

> 3. I haven't dug into the reciever's specs. yet...but is it "triple
> conversion"?

It certainly is, IIRC.  Yet another wonderful feature of the AR8000
scanner.  Along with everything else built in, you'd be a fool not to
get one (hopefully at a cheap price, as you rightly say).  Not knowing
how much they go for in America, I can't give an idea of a good price.

> 4. Anyone regret spending the $$ on a aor8000?

Eh?  Nonononono.  The AR8000 IMO is the best handheld scanner on the
market. If you can, you might want to pick up a computer interface as
well, as I've heard they make life SOOOOO much easier.  I'm going to get
one in a few weeks, because if what I've heard on Usenet.  Oh, one other
thing before I go, you might try and find a good telescopic aerial for
the scanner, because (not on mine, mind you) some people say it performs
like a rubber carrot :-/

Whatever, have a good time, and make sure you check it's a good quality
one.  Seeya for now!


--
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=  Neil Young <[e-mail]>  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
                 ------------------------------------
The periodic table stubbornly enjoys the slightly green camera, for the
hugely short hat is punctually credit card-like.


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:45:59 1996
From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR-8000 (DS-8000) WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DS-8000???
Date: 28 Apr 1996 10:04:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4lvfsb$48b$[e-mail]>

The DS8000 works wonderfully.


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (b w edginton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Australian Freq - WANTED
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 21:56:20 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lqskf$b4h$[e-mail]>

On 27 Apr 1996 00:11:59 +0800, [e-mail] (Karl
Montgomery) wrote:

>I have a PRO 2022 scanner and live in Australia.  Could someone please
>post some Australian frequencies.  Perferably Western Australia.
For starters, set your limit search between 467.500 mhz and
469.000 and search for Police transmissions. Dont know much about
WA  but this band is a National allocation. If your scanner has
step setting option, chose 25khz.
And get hold of Radio and Communications magazine or back copies
CB Action.....they have regular scanning articles.
Brian


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:01 1996
From: Scott Ryan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BearTracker 10
Date: 28 Apr 1996 15:06:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4m01hd$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

I received a BCT 10 last week as a gift.  Comments so far.....


1. Audio is horrible with built-in speaker

2. Reception is poor, even with a true mobile antenna (both my Pro 62 & a
   friends BCT 7 are TONS better).

3. With no frequency read out it is impossible to tell what frequency you
   are locking out.  Along with the poor reception I end up locking
   out most of the local freqs.

4. I really miss not beiing able to program any frequencies.

I would go with a BCT 7. or a good hand held.  The BCT 7 scans Citizens
Band, allows 100 user programed freqs, has aircraft band, and still has
the Patrol alert.



From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Guy Teague)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cellular
Date: 29 Apr 1996 07:59:06 -0400
Message-ID: <4m2aua$[e-mail]>
References: <pworrell-2804962335490001@192.0.2.1>

Dave ([e-mail]) wrote:
: During mine and my cousins accidental encounters with the cellular bands,
: we discovered the fact that his scanner picks up cell frequencies exactly
: 43 megahertz below the freq that mine picks them up on.  Does anyone know
: what this is caused by?  And did anyone else notice how long that first
: sentence was?

: --
:                                       -Dave
--------

If it's 45Mhz instead of 43, then you're picking up the input freq - the
cellfone xmit freq, that is.
--
Cheers  73 de  [e-mail]  "They're out there"              K Kesey
Guy     KG5VT  [e-mail]  "Hey don't eat that yellow snow" F Zappa


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:03 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cellular and Triple Conversion Scanners
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:56:51 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m14ei$[e-mail]>

Rich Paolello wrote:
>
> I have a double conversion scanner and I can hear cellular conversations
> between 896.000 and 916.000.  I also have a triple conversion scanner, what
> range do I need to scan to get cellular?
>
> Thanks for you help!!
> Rich

=====
Hi, Rich...
On a triple conversion scanner, to receive the base frequencies, you have
to tune to 869-896 MHz.
Triple conversion scanners, as a rule, do not have the images that double
conversion units do, so you can't get the calls without tuning to the correct
frequencies.
(For all you nit-pickers out there, please note that I said, "as a rule", and
do not flood the group with the exceptions.)

--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:04 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cellular and Triple Conversion Scanners
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:58:07 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m14ei$[e-mail]> <4m1823$[e-mail]>

ToledoMUG wrote:
>
> The frequency range will be the same. Double/Triple conversion refers to
> the clarity of the signal you hear, as your scanner amplifies and then
> singles out the signal either 2 or 3 times. The cellular band, though, is
> the 869-916 mhz range. Hope this helps!
>
> -Jim
>
=====
Well, the base cell band is 869-894 MHz. Close, but no cigar! :-)
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (CNorm25)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Central IL freqs.
Date: 28 Apr 1996 00:55:17 -0400
Message-ID: <4lutnl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (CNorm25)

I am looking for central Illinois frequencies
specifically Springfield, Chatham, Lincoln, Taylorville, etc.
Any help would be much appreciated


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:05 1996
From: ME <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Following trunks
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 14:47:28 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Is there any way to follow a conversation that's on a trunked system. All
i can do is set my scan mode to no delay and hope to hear snippets of the
same tx. Please e-mail me if not a problem. Thanks alot
                                  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:06 1996
From: [e-mail](NATHAN KEITH )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS. AR900 Handheld Scanner w/800Mhz.
Date: 29 Apr 1996 01:09:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4m14s0$[e-mail]>

Selling in mint condition a AR900, 100-channel portable scanner,
frequency coverage 27Mhz bottom thru 950Mhz with unblocked 800Mhz. Also
unit has 5 seperate programmable search groups.
Ship UPS for $145.00 complete. This scanner is very small and compact.

Nathan
idol @ix.netcom.com


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:07 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack Pro 2006
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 96 00:38:12 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4iajp6$[e-mail]> <4ih2uq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4iubav$[e-mail]> <4lf5o3$[e-mail]> <slworkDq9z97.MtC@n <4lns3g$[e-mail]>

Ahhh...

Is this scanner still available? I, for one, will pay the $300.00 if it is
in reasonable condition. I would prefer one free of mods so that I can do
them myself. However, if the mods were well done...

Let me know:-)

Thanks,

Zeus


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:08 1996
From: "Mr N. R Hogan" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: HELP on PRO-2005 modification....... please please,please
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 23:45:02 +0100
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone know which diode to cut to enable the 520-720Mhz band? (or
for that matter any other mods you have for it)

If you can help i'd be very happy again and life would have a meaning
again.

                               cheers

                                          Neiko
--
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
"We keep passing unseen through little moments of other peoples's lives"
  Rober M Pirsig       c/o Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Help, have BC210 can I do more?
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 18:09:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4m05bc$[e-mail]>
References: <4l1mml$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Steve Work) wrote:

>[e-mail] wrote:

>: You may not have to Mod the scanner.  Look up the Intermediate Frequency
>: (usually in the back of the manual; for BearCats it's usually 2?.? Mhz.
>: If you 1) add that value to the freq you want to listen to
>: 2) program the result into the radio, you may get away without risking
>: your radio.

>In plainer language, this means if you want to listen to cellular calls,
>set the radio somewhere between 896 and 915Mhz.  Get it now???

  Doesn't matter.  The 210 doesn't have 800 Mhz capability.

                        Jerry



From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (David & Sissy Coffin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Homemade Scanner Antennas
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 14:15:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4lta4t$[e-mail]>
References: <4l1jc5$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Jim West) wrote:

>I'm working on a discone. Going to start with an umbrella for the
>lower elements. If I get clever enough, this thing might actually be
>collapsable.

Sounds interesting.  Please post or e-mail the results.

Thanks,

David
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Carl Hodder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Is Kenwood RZ1 scanner anygood?
Date: 28 Apr 1996 05:29:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4luvnm$[e-mail]>

What's the Kenwood RZ-1 Scanner like to use?

Covers 500 kHz to 905 MHz.

Many of these around?

What's the below 30 MHz reception like?

Many birdies?

If you have one what's the pro's and con's of the receiver?

How fast does it scan?

I read about a problem of the receiver getting hot.

What other receivers would you compare it to.

This radio receives video and stereo so can you find video
or audio channels on your local cable not available with to your
TV/VCR?


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:12 1996
From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 13:42:26 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kub4s$[e-mail]> <4lp7mc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Bill Funk wrote:
>
> Will Flor wrote:
> >
> > Rich Dean wrote:
> > >
> > > [e-mail] (Digs) wrote:
> > > >In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Daron) say
s:
> > > >>
> > > >>Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
> > > >>portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
> > > >>and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
> > > >>it's illegal....
> > > That's excellent advice about looking it up.  Try the library which migh
t
> > > be of help if they have your state, province or city's statute books.
> > > But I would also suggest contact an office such as the legislative offic
e
> > > at your state or provincial capital or your local legislators.
> >
> > Or just get a ham radio license - it's legal then in the whole USA.
> >
> > -Will Flor          [e-mail]
> >=====
> That's wrong, wrong, wrong.

No; it's right, right, right.

> There is no law saying that a person, because (s)he is a ham, is authorized
> to carry a scanner in a car, regardless of local laws.

Correct, however that has *nothing* to do with what I said.

> There *is* a ruling that hams can carry *ham gear* (does *not* include scann
ers)
> that is capable of scanning public safety frequencies while in a car, but th
at
> specifically does *not* cover scanners.

Well, all of my ham radios *are* scanners, and they actually *are* included,
even though they are scanners.  Other than this minor point, what you're sayin
g
is correct but irrelevant.

> Both the FCC and the ARRL have been very vocal on explaining this.

And thank you ever so much for adding a distracting irrelevancy.

The **actual fact** is... there ARE NO STATES that have laws forbidding
licensed ham radio operators from having scanners in their cars.

IOW, there doesn't have to be this Federal pre-emption that you and I
both agree doesn't exist - the local laws **make specific exemptions***

Kentucky was the last state to revise their law - it was done last year.

Thank you for your time, and best wishes for a speedy recovery, Bill.

-Will Flor            [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:13 1996
From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 01:40:58 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kub4s$[e-mail]> <4lp7mc$[e-mail]>

Rich Dean wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (Digs) wrote:
> >In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Daron) says:
> >>
> >>Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
> >>portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
> >>and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
> >>it's illegal.
> >
> >  Good move talk to the guys who break the law the most!!!
> >
> >  Try this, Go to the Library and look it up.
> >
> >
> >
> That's excellent advice about looking it up.  Try the library which might
> be of help if they have your state, province or city's statute books.
> But I would also suggest contact an office such as the legislative office
> at your state or provincial capital or your local legislators.

Or just get a ham radio license - it's legal then in the whole USA.

-Will Flor          [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:14 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legal question
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 07:14:27 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4kub4s$[e-mail]> <4lp7mc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Will Flor wrote:
>
> Rich Dean wrote:
> >
> > [e-mail] (Digs) wrote:
> > >In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Daron) says:
> > >>
> > >>Who should I talk to in order to find out the law on carrying a
> > >>portable scanner in my car?  I have spoken to a few police officers
> > >>and half of them say it's perfectly legal while the other half say
> > >>it's illegal....
> > That's excellent advice about looking it up.  Try the library which might
> > be of help if they have your state, province or city's statute books.
> > But I would also suggest contact an office such as the legislative office
> > at your state or provincial capital or your local legislators.
>
> Or just get a ham radio license - it's legal then in the whole USA.
>
> -Will Flor          [e-mail]
>=====
That's wrong, wrong, wrong.
There is no law saying that a person, because (s)he is a ham, is authorized
to carry a scanner in a car, regardless of local laws.
There *is* a ruling that hams can carry *ham gear* (does *not* include scanner
s)
that is capable of scanning public safety frequencies while in a car, but that
specifically does *not* cover scanners.
Both the FCC and the ARRL have been very vocal on explaining this.
--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (J. Buchy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: nicads memory problem
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 08:11:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4lvab4$[e-mail]>
References: <4lq98a$ntt$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Matthew Volkmer) wrote:

>I have a problem with my nicad batteries on my ar1000 scanner.

>Whenever I charge them they only last about a quarter of the time that
>they used to.  I believe it is to do with the nicad memory effect.

>How can I fix them?  I dont know much about electronics so it would have
>to simple.

>Many thanks

>Matthew

There are 2 possible fixes. You can try leaving the scanner ON for
seveal days then a FULL recharge. Do this several times. It may work.
Another method is a little more risky. You can buy/build a charger
with a relatively high output. 5 AMPS or so the try recharging BUT
ONLY FOR  5 SECONDS OR SO!!! That can sometimes kick new life into
NiCd's. That also can work for your car battery too. But with that get
a very powerful booster type charger, 200 AMPS. Start charging and
watch the cells. As soon as they all start bubbling, stop charging. BE
CAREFUL!! LEAD-ACID BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE IF OVER-HEATED!!!

J. Buchy
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Neil Young)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Password on AR8000
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 08:22:13 BST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Steve Work) wrote:

> It's funny, but those of us on different sides of the pond have
> different  things we need to put in those "hidden" banks.  Over here,
> it's the  cellular and cordless telephone frequencies.  Where you are,
> it's the  police frequencies.

It certainly is strange.  Over here, basically, it's anything other than
licensed radio amateurs, WFM broadcasts.  I've wanted to know this for a
long time ... in America, is it legal to walk around with a scanner,
with police frequencies in?  The only thing I've seen that is illegal
over your side is having one in the car, and having cell frequencies and
cordless phones in.  I suppose it much depends on the state laws?  That
would be wonderful, being able to walk around in public with the Police
shouting out of the old scanner, with no-one to shut it up :-)

> Maybe in a few years, AOR will come up with something like that.  The
> best thing you can do now, I guess, is get a computer interface.  Like a
> palmtop computer with cable to the AR8000.  Put all the forbidden freqs
> in the palmtop and program it to wipe everything when you press a key
> or  two.  Write your own, highly cryptic, program on the computer that
> no one  but you understands, then no one will figure out what you're
> listening to.

Unfortunately, I've got to stick with the old desktop.  I'm planning to
get a computer interface in a few weeks, so I can delete all banks
manually, and then just put in the bare essentials via the interface,
having a different file containing different area's freqs.  I am sure
there must be a way of deleting all the p/w protected freqs ... and it's
really annoying me.  I have to find out :-/

Seeya.

--
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=  Neil Young <[e-mail]>  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
                 ------------------------------------
The loud tissue underhandedly but quietly examines the highly deafening
ruler, for frequently squishy, yet noisily furry Maggie Thatchers
over-confidently eat underhandedly bouncy fruiterers.


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:19 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Password on AR8000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 02:05:11 GMT

Neil Young ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Exactly.  The so called "secret" channels should remain exactly that,
: "secret".  If I forgot my password and had to wipe all by lower bank
: channels, that would be my problem.

It's funny, but those of us on different sides of the pond have different
things we need to put in those "hidden" banks.  Over here, it's the
cellular and cordless telephone frequencies.  Where you are, it's the
police frequencies.

: Wouldn't it be nice if you could add your own BASIC programs to the
: scanner :-)  If clear%=1 then delete all <no syntax corrections please
: ;->>

Maybe in a few years, AOR will come up with something like that.  The
best thing you can do now, I guess, is get a computer interface.  Like a
palmtop computer with cable to the AR8000.  Put all the forbidden freqs
in the palmtop and program it to wipe everything when you press a key or
two.  Write your own, highly cryptic, program on the computer that no one
but you understands, then no one will figure out what you're listening to.


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:19 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2042 and OptoScan 535
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 1996 01:46:33 -0700
Message-ID: <4m1vjs$[e-mail]>

I'm thinking of purchasing a PRO-2042 and adding the OptoScan 535 mod to
it.  Looking for opinions on the scanner and the mod.  Also, any
suggestions about the actual mod would be helpfull.  i.e. ease of the
mod, type of instructions/documentation that comes with the OptoScan, a
template for the cutouts to the scanner case, etc.  The 20 digit unlock
code and manner of input would be a plus.

Thanks in advance.


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:20 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Joe Macaluso)
Subject: Pro-23
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:09:49 GMT

need pro23 mods. please assist. thanks.......


--
rhyolite


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Paolello)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-26 MODS
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 96 02:13:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4luk9g$[e-mail]>
Summary: How can I get full coverage on my Pro-26?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Rich Paolello
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:22 1996
From: [e-mail]  (Martin Bergeron)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-44 anyone?!
Date: 28 Apr 1996 16:00:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4m04ml$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Martin Bergeron)


        Hi all,

        I joined this newsgroup about 3 months ago, and is it right that i'm
        the only one to possede the PRO-44???
        Please respond PRO-44 owner!!!

        Bye

Martin Bergeron
Montreal.


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bruce McLeod)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: pro43 or pro51
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 00:29:23 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Given the choice between a pro43 or pro51 which should I choose and
why?  I am hoping to restore cellular coverage whichever I purchase,
so which radio allows the best frequency range selection.  Thanks



From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Scott Greczkowski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: SCA Audio in CT
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 15:35:58 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am currently buidling a SCA FM decoder from RAMSEY, and I would like
to know if there is a listing someplace for Connecticut where I will
find all the neat SCA stuff (Like Muzak and stuff)

Anyone know?

Anyone put one of these Ramsy SCA decoders together how do they work
for you?

Scott


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:25 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr. Pepper)
Subject: Re: Talking on Scanner Frequencies.......
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l8ilq$[e-mail]> <4l9ege$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 19:43:53 GMT

In article <4l9ege$[e-mail]> rich <[e-mail]
e.com> writes:
>From: rich <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Re: Talking on Scanner Frequencies.......
>Date: 20 Apr 1996 01:26:38 GMT

>You can do it the way I did.  I joined my local volunteer fire department 18
>years ago.  Attended
>enough fire schools to obtain a degree in fire science (free, paid by the sta
te
>and my VFco)

>Became an officer in the company an was issued a portable radio.  Bought my o
wn
>radio and wwas
>authorized by the chief to transmit on local fire, county fire and ambulance
and
>local
>goverrnment.

>You'll enjoy serving your community and get to talk on the radio, so your
>friends with  scanners
>can listen to you!  Go for it!   rich

Or..... you can do it the easy way, and just get a no-code Ham Radio licence.
I've been a Ham for over thirty years, and have come to enjoy listening much
more than talking.
I amd a  "Scannerist" first.

de Ron WB6GKI



From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:25 1996
From: [e-mail](Dr.Robert A. Harms )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: test frequencies Tampa
Date: 28 Apr 1996 11:22:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4lvkdu$[e-mail]>

I just purchased my first scanner.  Could someone provide some
known to be good frequencies for Tampa FL so I can test my new radio.
Thanks
Doc


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:26 1996
From: "E.M. Cohen" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tornado chasers
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 17:18:06 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Martin Connor wrote:
>
> Does anyone know what frequencies the tornado storm chasers
> use in the north Texas (Dallas) area?
>
>                                 Thanks,
>
>                                 [e-mail] have been "chasing" for
about 4 yrs - We use 2m simplex freq for car to
car comms, also 70cm simplex...  We will get on repeaters when we have
something to report.

73 de Ed - N5PQR Ft Worth Tx
(another Hockey bum - go Fire!!!)




From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (ScottRD123)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: 28 Apr 1996 16:36:56 -0400
Message-ID: <4m0kt8$[e-mail]>
References: <pworrell-1404962354040001@192.0.2.1>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ScottRD123)

Yes it is correct. There's no usage of scanners and celular phones on
commecial planes. Fines are expensive too.


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:28 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why 800 MHz push?
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:48:34 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l16fc$[e-mail]> <4l6ju3$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Just thought I'd throw this in...
>
> I've ferretted out some 800mhz "public service" freqs in the Boston/Lowell,
> MA area. I found it interesting to note that many police depts have moved
> up to this band. The freqs that they use fall in the cellular base/mobile
> region of the spectrum. In fact, some of my police freqs will pick up cell
> calls depending on what city I'm in!
>
> Yet, I've found no fire/gov folks using these freqs. Seeing that scanners
> (at least manufactured in US) are no longer being manufactured cellular
> capable, I can't help but wonder if the police in the MA area have found
> a legal loophole to defeat scanners??
>
> What do you folks think? Paranoia on my part?
> =====
I need more information. Do you mean that the police actually transmit on
frequencies reserved for cellular use? or are you saying that they use the 800
-900
MHz band?
WHy not tell us what the actual frequencies involved by the police are, and th
en
we can give a better answer.

--
        Bill Funk - [e-mail]
        ASCIi User Group - http://www.starlink.com:80/~ascii
                User groups: More info than you can shake a CD at!
                             Try one near you!


From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:30 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Why want Cell Freqs??
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lr42k$[e-mail]> <4lu0i7$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 02:16:18 GMT

Ken Hamer ([e-mail]) wrote:

: As for the ECPA in the US, does the language prohibit 'receiving' the
: signal?  If it does, has anyone ever suggested that everything within
: range of the transmitter 'receives' the call - my car, the candy bar
: I'm eating, that house over there, my left eye....  It seems to me that
: the real 'offence,' if it is or should be one, would be converting that
: received signal into human understandable form.

I'm sure any court would not find one in violation of the law unless they
made a deliberate attempt to listen to private conversations.  Also, as a
practical matter it needs to be shown they used the information in a way
that caused harm to someone.  Plain common sense applies here.  I mean,
military satellites broadcast top-secret information and much of it is
beamed where everyone everyone "receives" the signal, although most do not
convert the information into human-understandable form.  Does that mean
everyone in the country is guilty of espionage?



From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why want Cell Freqs??
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 96 14:20:49 PST
Message-ID: <4m0nf8$[e-mail]>
References: <4lr42k$[e-mail]> <4lu0i7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Ken Hamer ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: As for the ECPA in the US, does the language prohibit 'receiving' the
>: signal?  If it does, has anyone ever suggested that everything within
>: range of the transmitter 'receives' the call - my car, the candy bar
>: I'm eating, that house over there, my left eye....  It seems to me that
>: the real 'offence,' if it is or should be one, would be converting that
>: received signal into human understandable form.
>
>I'm sure any court would not find one in violation of the law unless they
>made a deliberate attempt to listen to private conversations.  Also, as a
>practical matter it needs to be shown they used the information in a way
>that caused harm to someone.  Plain common sense applies here.  I mean,
>military satellites broadcast top-secret information and much of it is
>beamed where everyone [and] everyone "receives" the signal, although most
>do not convert the information into human-understandable form.  Does that
>mean everyone in the country is guilty of espionage?
>

That was kind of *my* question.  I was also wondering if this kind
of logic had ever been considered or used as a 'creative' defensive
strategy in a court case.

Regards,

Ken




From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Shoemaker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Wiring New Home for Scanner Ant.
Date: 29 Apr 1996 03:30:22 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4m1d4e$[e-mail]>

Looking for some tips, I am planning on mounting outdoor antenna with
coax split to two locations in new house (I'll do this through studs
during construction).  I'm looking for tips on antenna (mainly 150 -
160mhz, some ~450mhz, some 800mhz), type of coax, splitter, and
connectors.  Plus any other tips from others who've done something
similar.  Thanks.




From [e-mail] Mon Apr 29 16:46:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Pett)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: wtb: Uniden BC200xlt
Date: 29 Apr 1996 07:43:32 -0400
Message-ID: <4m2a14$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Pett)

Have you got a Uniden Bearcat 200 xlt I want it if it is still 800-900
freq.
e-mail me. thanks