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From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:17 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: AUTOMOBILE SCANNER
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 1996 23:12:10 -0400
References: <4m69la$[e-mail]> <4m6db2$[e-mail]>

Scott Ryan wrote:
>
> What are your desires?  Mainly Patrol & Police?  If so I'd recommend a
> Uniden Bearcat BCT-7.  Fairly compact, does Highway Patrol & local Police
> "Service Scan" by state, allows 100 user programed frequencies, has "CB
> Scan", plus a alert that picks up on patrol cars' vehicle repeaters.
>
> A friend that I travel with has one and it works SUPER.  Just change
> the state when you cross state lines!

Just read this message after writing my reply to owl!  The BCT-7 is the
one!!
'73 de JIM N2ZZ
'73 JIM N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (chainsaw)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cellular-tracking
Date: Wed, 01 May 1996 01:03:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4m6h5h$[e-mail]>
References: <4lrugu$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] wrote:

>George V. Scherer wrote:
>>
>> 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.Yes there is such equipment available and I believe EEB in V
a sells it.  You must however present a
>valid Govt id to purchase this stuff. EKH


Will they export to Canada?To anyone?



From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Luchia)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR scanners in Calgary, Alberta
Date: Wed, 01 May 1996 01:06:37 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anybody know of any retailers in Calgary, Alberta that sell AOR
scanners, mainly the AOR AR3000A scanner?

Any help would be appreciated.  email me at [e-mail]

Mike



From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (JBerszoner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: bc 800xlt
Date: 1 May 1996 04:26:44 -0400
Message-ID: <4m7784$[e-mail]>
References: <4m5r65$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JBerszoner)

Though I couldn't read the original; thread, I assumed it was in regards
to the cell bands. Well, no image reception, et al., is required since it
intercepts the cell bands. Or least mine does, if I so choose to do so. If
I'm off-base with this response, sorry.


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kris Kasalo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: THINNING HAIR?....MINOXIDIL USERS?....
Date: 1 May 1996 05:26:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4m6sm1$[e-mail]>

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leading treatments for thinning hair from Japan.  2.5X more
effective than minoxidil. Featured on CNN, NEWSWEEK,
New York Times.  Doctor recommended.  For free info,
please call 1-800-555-8655


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:22 1996
From: [e-mail](Allen Davis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC 2500XLT what is a fair price??
Date: 1 May 1996 06:35:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4m70ms$[e-mail]>

    I am intersested in purchasing this unit from a friend but wondered
how much to pay????


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:23 1996
From: dave eckhardt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: re BC3000XLT
Date: Wed, 01 May 1996 15:20:07 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
To: rec.radio.scanner

I am thinkng of buying a new scanner.  The Uniden BC3000XLT seems to
offer everything I need.  Does anyone out there in scannerland have any
performance on this unit they are willing to share?  Please?  Tnx in
advance.rob wrote:
>
>


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:24 1996
From: dave eckhardt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: re BC3000XLT
Date: Wed, 01 May 1996 15:20:16 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am thinkng of buying a new scanner.  The Uniden BC3000XLT seems to
offer everything I need.  Does anyone out there in scannerland have any
performance on this unit they are willing to share?  Please?  Tnx in
advance.rob wrote:
>
>


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:25 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-60
From: [e-mail] (Steve Lee)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 1 May 96 18:34:54

Pro-60 for sale.
Freq's: 30-512, 760-824, 849-869, 894-999.9875
Two months old.
Triple Conversion.
200 channel.

$200

Thanks,
Steve



From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:26 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr. Pepper)
Subject: Re: Web page for frequencies??
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lbnk8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 1 May 1996 18:50:06 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> "David A. Nedved" <dnedved@eng.
clemson.edu> writes:
>From: "David A. Nedved" <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Re: Web page for frequencies??
>Date: Tue, 30 Apr 1996 18:31:01 -0400

>Dr. Pepper wrote:
>> The following are some selected web sites that  I visit occasionally, and I
 thought you
>> may be interested in them.  I would like to hear from any one who can add a
nything to this
>> thread, and any new sites that are not listed below.

>I would check these URL's again.  I tried all of them from netscape (clicking
 directly
>to avoid any typo's on my part) and only 2 or 3 came up, the rest had "400" e
rrors
>regarding missing URL, or in one case a DNS lookup failure.

>David

Thanx, David.. .. ..

I double checked them and they appear to be o.k.
Maybe a problem with your server?
Or maybe MY server???
Go figure....

Ron


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Benito Horta)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Can you break Panasonic's Cordless Phone Scrambling?
Date: 1 May 1996 20:24:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4m8h9v$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

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?

You flushed your money down the toilet. That is speech inversion and it
can be descrambled with the Ramsey SS-70 speech descrambler.  the best
thing to do is never discuss confidental information over any cordless
fone, I personally own 3 cordless phones that transmit in the "Clear" but
I have nothing to worry let them record my grocery list or dominoes pizza
orders :)



From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (HH357)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RE: LAPD scrambling
Date: 1 May 1996 20:50:27 -0400
Message-ID: <4m90sj$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HH357)

How many police lives will be endangered, rather than saved, because no
one else was listening?  I know of several occasions, not necessarily
acknowledged, where an officer was assisted by a scanner listener where
they were being assaulted or they were injured.

During the LA riots, scanners kept people, one step ahead(so to speak) of
the mobs.  Without advance warning, how many peoples lives will be lost?

I guess we should sell our scanners, and buy more guns.

Since we won't know if trouble is coming our way, we won't be able to run.

We'll have to stay and fight (or die)!


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:29 1996
From: Don Hayes <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-02AT information needed.
Date: Wed, 1 May 96 21:34:32 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Hi Rick..I believe Icom has a presence on the Web at www.icom.com. You may wan
t
to try that site. I have the 03At , which operattes on 220Mhz. It's a great
unit.
I don't know anything about the 02AT. Try icom's web site.  regards   Don


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:30 1996
From: Sparky J. Morehouse <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Importance of scanner/ant. cable impedance match?
Date: 1 May 1996 22:05:08 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4lpgpb$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In note <4lpgpb$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Marc

Purdon) writes:
>Bill Funk ([e-mail]) writes:
>> For a receiver, the slight mismatch between 50 and 75 ohms is negligible.
>> Receivers, unlike transmitters, are not so specific in their need for any
>> exact match. Most of those who say it *does* matter are working on the idea
>> that a receiver, like a transmitter, needs that match for effective
>>transfer of the signal, while in fact, the sensitivity of the receiver is
>>generally so good that the slight mismatch is not noticed by the receiver.
>
>I have got a "super sensitive" scanner. In fact it's so sensitive that I
>have removed the antenna, and it's not missed by the receiver. Go figure.
>
You must be in a good area for strong signals. The impedance mismatch has
little effect on receivers. The 50 ohm rg-58 is great for UNDER 30 Mhz, but
above 30 mhz there is more signal lose the higher you go in frequency.

rg-59, which is 75 ohm, is the same stuff cable tv companies use because of
it's excellent higher frequency capability. This is what I use...

Good Luck,

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                             HAM: KE6VGA
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From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:32 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: OPTO Scout opinions sought
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 01 May 1996 23:11:20 -0400
References: <[e-mail]> <4m8q8k$[e-mail]>
To: Ken Wyatt <[e-mail]>

Ken Wyatt wrote:
>
> I can only speak for the Opto Scout, as I'm unfamiliar with the '8000.
>
> This is one of the most useful scanning accessaries I've ever owned.  The
> sensitivity is adaquate (range up to 500 feet; 100-200 feet, typical), it
> locks on quickly, and I love all the memory channels.  It IS affected by
> nearby paging signals and will record a range of frequency "hits" on both
> sides of the carrier frequency (due to the broadbanded digital nature of
> the transmission).  It is also affected by strong local FM stations which
> effectively reduce the range considerably.  Since all "frequency finders"
> exhibit the same problems, I wouldn't discount the Scout performance at
> all.
>
> Make SURE you buy one with firmware version 3.0, or higher; as this
> performs vastly superior to V2.0 and lower.  The earlier versions tended
> to lock up on their internal noise.
>
> For operation with the AOR 8000, you MUST have version 3.1(?), or higher.
> You might confirm this with Optoelectronics prior to your purchase.
>
> 73, Ken

As far as the AR8000, you can use a Scout version 3.0 or less. but must
purchase a CBAR adapter from Optoelectronics for about $40-50.
Interesting about the difference between the version 2.0 and 3.0 in
terms of internal noise.  I upgraded from a model 25 to a model 40 by
sending the unit back and having the board replaced.  Now it's a version
2.0.  They told me that they wouldn't modify it further!
'73 de JIM N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.info,sci.electronics.repair
Subject: Improve the Squelch in Your Monitor Receiver
Date: 2 May 1996 01:43:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4m93vh$[e-mail]>
Keywords: FAQ food, scanner radio, hysteresis

 last changed April 17, 1996                                  |

        IMPROVE THE SQUELCH IN YOUR MONITOR RECEIVER

         Copyright 1988 - 1996 by Bob Parnass, AJ9S           |

  [NOTE: The first version of this article appeared  in  the  |
 RCMA  Newsletter,  December 1988.  It may not be reproduced  |
 in  whole  or  in  part  on  CDROMS,  in  bulletin  boards,
 networks,  or publications which charge for service without
 permission of the author.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

 This technique does not apply to some of the  newer  Uniden  |
 models,   because   the  squelch  hysteresis  is  partially  |
 determined by firmware inside the processor IC.              |

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

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


                            Notes


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

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

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


Table 1.  Squelch Hysteresis Resistor In Selected Receivers


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



                         References

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

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

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

   4.  US  patent  4,947,456,  "Scanning  Radio   Receiver,"  |
       granted  August  7, 1990 to Noel D. Atkinson, William  |
       B.  Ahlemeyer,  and  Ben  F.  McCormick,   inventors.  |
       Assigned to Uniden America Corporation.

   5.   "Product Review: The Radio Shack PRO-2035 Scanner --
       How  Does  It  Compare  with  the  PRO-2006?," by Bob
       Parnass AJ9S, Monitoring Times, January 1995.
--

==============================================================================
Copyright  1996,   Bob Parnass,  AJ9S     AMPS Wireless Development Laboratory
[e-mail] - [phone]     Bell Laboratories


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Raymond Miller)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: test / please ignore
Date: 2 May 1996 02:15:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4m95si$[e-mail]>

test / please ignore


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Cordless Phone Security]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 03:44:59 GMT

George Davis ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I need help understanding cordless phone security.  I have seen phones
: advertised as having built in scramblers, higher operating frequency
: (900MHz), or both.  I have also seen the 900 MHz phones advertised as 2
: different classes.  One less expensive class is said to incorporate an
: "analog" component in the voice path (I do not understand).  The other
: more expensive class claims to have a 100% digital signal, enhancing
: sould clarity, and security.

The analog signal will thwart most scanner listeners, the 100% digital
signal signal will thwart all of them.  The analog signal descrambler is
something which is fairly easy to get, but most eavesdroppers won't
bother because they can just listen to someone else.  If you put a cheap
lock on your door and everyone else on the street leaves their door
unlocked, you probably are not going to be burgled, you know.

The digital signal is totally un-scannable.  These cost at least $250.
Be sure that the phone uses spread spectrum.  The term "digital" can
appear in the literature of phones which are not truly digital.


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Comer)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mods. for Uniden Sportscat 150
Date: Thu, 02 May 1996 05:30:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4m9h0p$[e-mail]>

Hi,

Just bought my first scanner, an Uniden SC 150B.

Are there any modifications that can be done to this model to
"enhance" its performance?

If so, where would you suggest I get them done?

If possible, please E-mail me direct!

Thanks, Rich

****************************
Richard Comer

E-mail:  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (WB3U)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mental Block? (was: Selling out of ham radio)
Date: Thu, 02 May 96 07:04:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4m9qpq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l0o2u$[e-mail]> <4l2mcs$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l9csk$[e-mail]> <4lajbq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4lljr6$[e-mail]> <4lmi6f$[e-mail]> <4lnr0g$[e-mail]> <4lpav5$[e-mail]> <4lqgcv$[e-mail]> <4lu029$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

     [e-mail] (Curtis D. Levin) wrote:
  > WB3U <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>Taxation doesn't help my fellow man.  It fosters resentment and
>>mistrust in both the taxpayer and recipient, and it establishes a
>>debilitating dependence that is passed on from one generation to the
>>next.  Taxation also presumes that every person, by virtue of merely
>>being born, is legally indebted to all others for the remainder of
>>that person's life.  There is not an ounce of morality in any of
>>this.

>That's funny. I have a friend who says the same thing. Claims he
>never had a social security number, claims he has never filed a tax
>return or paid any taxes at all, and feels that he is justified.
>Funny thing is, he just recently filed a suit against the US Govt for
>malpractice in the use of an experimental drug used in the treatment
>of epilepsy. Epilepsy he acquired after falling down at a student
>worksite and hitting his head while he was drunk. Seems he wanted the
>Govt to come up with a lump sum payment, so that he could just get on
>with his life, and not have to worry about answering to the Govt. who
>is currently paying him disability in monthly payments. Weird,
>someone who doesn't believe he owes the system anything, can swear in
>the same breath that the system owes him everything, and he should
>not have to be responsible to them in the least.

Regardless of whether the government owes your friend the money,
he's not wrong to accept it.  A violation of rights only exists
when money that isn't due is taken without permission or through
the use of fraud or force.  Unless there's more to this story than
I know, the only party who's done that is the government.

Hmmm, seems like your friend has developed the dependence I
mentioned earlier.  Imagine that.  ;)

73,
Jack  WB3U


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:40 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: LAPD scrambling
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m90sj$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 15:06:31 GMT

HH357 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: How many police lives will be endangered, rather than saved, because no
: one else was listening?  I know of several occasions, not necessarily
: acknowledged, where an officer was assisted by a scanner listener where
: they were being assaulted or they were injured.

I don't think the primary motivation of radio upgrades is to thwart
scanner listeners.  It's just that the two-way radio systems are
inadequate for a large, modern police force.  The police need a more
effective way to communicate which involves MDT's, trunked radios,
digital radios.  The fact that scanners can't pick these up is only a
minor factor in the decision to deploy these systems.


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:18:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick Maloney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Canadian race fans and scanning
Date: Thu, 02 May 1996 21:49:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4mb0vt$[e-mail]>

Last June I found out that the only way to watch a race is with a
scanner.  It was at NASCAR's Michigan race.

I fought my way through a crowd of 3 and 4 deep at the Racing
Electronics trailer and bought a Uniden Sportcat.

I couldn't believe how many people were scanning at the race.  At
least half the fans in our section had them.

In July I took my scanner to the Molson Indy in Toronto.  I got the
most unusual looks when I doned my headphones.  Some thought that I
worked for one of the race teams (I wish) while others thought I was
security.  Where are all the race fans in Canada with scanners?

Even the circle track fans who follow CASCAR (Canada's version of
NASCAR) don't scan.  The drivers all have radios as well as their
crew.

Any other Canadian race fans out there with similar observations.

Rick Maloney
Bracebridge, Ont., Canada

NNNASCAR NNNorth Eh!!!!




From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Bernazzani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Antenna help
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 1996 23:50:42 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Flint) wrote:

> 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.

Flint,

Comet has a phone # for information and/or a catalog [phone] and
Amateur Electronic Supply (AES) among others sell both Comet and Madol
products and will happy to send you a catalog. You can contact AES at
[phone].  Pick up a QST magazine to find the names of many other
outlets which will send you a catalog for browsing.

Take care,

Dave
N1WSQ

-----------------------------------------
"And after all we're only ordinary men"
    Pink Floyd _Us and Them_
 http://www.tiac.net/users/dber
-----------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (zombie)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-2006 Mods wanted.
Date: Wed, 01 May 1996 23:34:55 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <h0N$[e-mail]>

The cell mod is:

Located behind the #3 key, clip D502.

Also, buy Bill Cheek's "The Ultimate Scanner 3".  This book is the
bible for all 2006 owners.  It has instructions for hooking 2006 up to
your computer, and adding 6400 channels.  This book is filled with
good tips and cheat stuff for the 2006 and other scanners.

zombie...?


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:33 1996
From: [e-mail](Frank T. Viquez )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help: Info on Motorola Spectra
Date: 2 May 1996 01:16:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4m92dr$[e-mail]>

    Please help,

I have a Motorola Spectra mobile radio model #: D27GA5JB5BK , and I
don't know anything about it.  It was made in 1987 and I bought it at a
swapmeet a few years ago and I recently found it in my closet.  I don't
know how many channels it has or what it's megahertz range is.  Can
someone out there help me out? Please E-Mail me directly.

Thanks,
Frank
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:34 1996
From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Web page for frequencies??
Date: Thu, 02 May 1996 10:24:57 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lbnk8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4m61dq$[e-mail]>

Kevin Potter wrote:
>
> Is it just here or about half of the URL's offered ng?While I'm not sure whi
ch URLs you are referring to, local conditions can
have a lot to do with it.  If your local equipment is not able to resolve
the domain names, you will not get through.  I check most of the URLs on
my list periodically, most all of them should be good.

--

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


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:35 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: re BC3000XLT
Date: Thu, 02 May 1996 17:56:59 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: dave eckhardt <[e-mail]>

dave eckhardt wrote:
>
> I am thinking of buying a new scanner.  The Uniden BC3000XLT seems to
> offer what I am looking for.  Doew anyone out there have experience
> with this scanner they are willing to share?  Please?
>
> Dave Eckhardt


Dave:

The Uniden BC3000-XLT does a super job!  Better than the Radio Shack PRO-26,
which is said to be VERY similar, but the front-end circuits are different!
Another one to check out is the Radio Shack PRO-60.  It has similar features
to the BC3000, but it's only 200-CH.

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:36 1996
From: David Craig <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Private aircraft freqs?
Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 21:58:10 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Hey,

There is also a airport information WWW site that gives frequs. used,
along with a lot of other information.  Can't remeber the URL though,
Sorry:(.  Try searching under airports.

Dave

On Thu, 25 Apr 1996, Ken Knapp wrote:

>
> Try 122.8, 122.9, and 122.75. These should be fairly active. Also, stop
> by a local airport and get a sectional chart of your area. That will show
> the airports and the frequencies they use. Normally, private planes will
> use the same frequencies that commercial aircraft use, because they are
> talking to the same towers and atc stations. The difference is that they
> also communicate with the small airports that have no commercial traffic.
>
> Ken, N3GBW
> [e-mail]
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, 25 Apr 1996, James Rimmer wrote:
>
> > Date: Thu, 25 APR 1996 00:25:47 GMT
> > From: James Rimmer <[e-mail]>
> > Newgroups: rec.radio.scanner
> > Subject: Private aircraft freqs?
> >
> > Hello All,
> >  I have programmed all the local commercial aircraft freqs for my area int
o my
> > scanner and enjoy listening to them quite often. However, even that gets o
ld
> > 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 th
en
> > what bands do they operate on? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanx
!
> > James
> >
> >
> > Coming to you from a mind on**************CMUD H2OteK****************
> >          THE RIM            ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> >          o                   Perpetual Student of the Earth Sciences
> >         <^-/  MtnBikIt!     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> >       (*)/(*)                  *********Link Wray Rules!*********
> >        James Rimmer
> >
> >
> >
>
>


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:38 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Anyone know how to reach "Durham"? They Sell Scanners
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 02 May 1996 23:07:05 -0400
References: <[e-mail]> <4ma4im$[e-mail]>
To: Hay145 <[e-mail]>

Hay145 wrote:
>
> >If anyone knows how to reach a (company?) called Durham (perhaps out of
> >Canada) could you please email me with their address and/or phone #.
>
> They are in my Bookmark at http://www.osha.igs.net/~durhamradio
>
> I have never done any business with them but if you are looking for
> "uncut" scanners I would highly reccomend Javiation in the UK. Their
> range, price and service (I received) was excellent. I got a couple of
> Bearcat's from them following other peoples reccomendations to me
>
> http://www.demon.co.uk/javiation/
>
> Good Luck
> Harry

Harry, when you got a Bearcat from the UK, did you have problems with
the UK band plan as opposed to the US?  Which unit did you get, and was
it powered with a 12VDC supply or line current?  Can it change frequency
step size (i.e. 30 khz)?
I assume no blocks.
Thanks in advance!
Jim N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Watt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-50 mods where?
Date: 3 May 1996 03:09:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4mbtdo$[e-mail]>


I recently saw someone was advertising a Pro-50 for sale which had been
modified to speed up both the search and scan speeds. Wouldn't you know
it, my server vanished the article the next day so I was never able to ask
how to get a hold of the mods.

I've looked around, but can't come up with anything for this low-end
scanner. Anyone have the actual mod info or a suggestion where else to
look?

---
Cheers, Dave


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: King County, WA frequency help requested
Date: 3 May 1996 03:43:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4mbvcq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail](Jonathan Manheim ) wrote:
> ... two very active frequencies I monitor ... 481.925 and 482.050.

    You are most likely hearing images (an artifact of your radio's design),
offset 21.6 or 21.4 MHz above the real signal. Check 460.325 and 460.450 MHz
(which are within the normal Police allocation) for the actual transmissions.
See the section "6. Strange Sounds" in your Police Call for an explanation.

                                                               /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:40 1996
From: Harold Hackman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: OPTO Scout opinions sought
Date: 3 May 1996 03:47:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4mbvku$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4m8q8k$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

It really works well for me. Walk through a swap meet with and earphone and yo
u'll be amazed at
how easily your pick up conversations. However, if someone is working a repeat
er, you only get
the input and one side of the conversation.

I believe version 3.1 is the current model. If you can afford it and want to w
ait a couple of
months, check out the new Xplorer (see Pop Comm ad).

Harold



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:41 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: Your Address (Your User Name)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: no slamming this month?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m4f0i$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 3 May 1996 04:29:36 GMT

You been out of Radio Shack awhile. Sales commissions are higher and an
average is over $100 per hour.



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indiana and Kentucky Scanner Laws
Date: 3 May 1996 05:27:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4mc5gq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Drew Durigan) asked:
> ... are their exemptions for licensed amateur radio operators?

From the "Listener's Lawbook - 1991 Edition", compiled by Frank Terranella.

Indiana Statutes
  s 35-44-3-12.  Possession of portable police radios.
  (a)  A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses a portable police
       radio commits unlawful use of a police radio, a class B misdemeanor.
  (b)  This section does not apply to:
       ....
       (6) A person who holds an amateur radio license issued by the federal
       communications commission;
       ....

Kentucky Statutes
  s 432.570.  Possession or use of radio capable of sending or receiving
              police messages restricted -- Penalty -- Enforcement
  (1)  It shall be unlawful for any person except .... to have in his or
       her possession .... any mobile radio set or apparatus capable of
       either receiving or transmitting .... within the wave length ....
       allocated by the federal communications commission .... for the
       purpose of police radios ....

  It goes on for a page and a half, specifying everything down to the type
  of rope to be used at the hanging <g>. I _believe_ that an exception for
  amateur radio operators was passed 1992, but I don't have a current
  citation at hand.

  A revised edition of the "Listener's Lawbook" is available from Grove. It
should be in the glove box of every scanner user who ever leaves his home
state. That said, I don't know if I'd want to try explaining the state law
to a local deputy at the side of the road (or even to the magistrate the
next morning).
                                                         /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Pinero)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Community Policing via Airwaves
Date: Fri, 03 May 1996 11:40:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4mcr8p$[e-mail]>

Here in Hillsborough County, Florida, there will soon be a switch to
trunked communications system.  The system, as all trunked systems do,
will allow for greater flexibility and improved security in areas
where local agencies desire them.

However, such a system also frustrates efforts to participate in
citizen involvement in clearing crimes and providing information on
hot calls involving local pursuits, special bulletins, and other
non-confrontational information of use to local crime-watch programs;
or just about any concerned citizen (the use of scanners by criminals
is another debate, but not one which LE tends to take as a serious
threat).

I am aware that some jurisdictions solve this problem by simulcasting
police transmissions over standard VHF and UHF frequencies, and even
over local cable channels.  This is the highest form of community
policing and I think any department that takes the time to reserve
operation labor for this preservation is highly developed in
philosophy and sincerity.

My questions are A) has YOUR department implemented these measures,
and B) what grass-roots efforts can I make to ensure that Hillsborough
County considers these options.

Thanks!

Dave



David Pinero
===============================================
Criminology Major, University of South Florida
http://members.aol.com/tdave365/Page/pinero.htm
Clerk/Cartoonist/Astrologer/Writer/Netter
===============================================



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (bnr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: re BC3000XLT
Date: 3 May 1996 12:20:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4mctlm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Bill Crocker ([e-mail]) wrote:
: > I am thinking of buying a new scanner.  The Uniden BC3000XLT seems to
: > offer what I am looking for.  Doew anyone out there have experience
: > with this scanner they are willing to share?  Please?

Dave - I like my 3000 so much a put up a web page with some info on it.
Check it out at http://www.universe.digex.net/~bnr/3000.html  There are
specs, keyboard tricks, my personal setup (with freqs), and links to other
info on the scanner and scanning in general.

Enjoy,

------------------------------------------------------------------
Brian Raines
[e-mail]
http://www.universe.digex.net/~bnr/3000.html   The Uniden BC3000xlt

"Forget that blind ambition,
And learn to trust your intuition,
Plowin' straight ahead come what may"   - J.B. (...squawk...)
                                          King Parrot(t)head
-------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indiana and Kentucky Scanner Laws
Date: 3 May 1996 13:11:04 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4md0l8$[e-mail]>
References: <4mc5gq$[e-mail]>

Thanks, Barry.

I have been hearing the same thing from others over the past several days.
  Indiana provides a clear exemption for ham operators, but Kentucky is
rather "iffy."  It seems as if Kentucky is the most restrictive state in
the union with regard to scanner laws.

Here's my take: I believe ALL these mobile scanner laws are
unconstitutional.  How does a state legislature get off restricting your
use...or, in some cases, even your POSSESSION of a radio receiver?
Forbidding the use of a scanner in the commission of a crime and/or
interference with emergency personnel at accident scenes is one thing,
but where is the authority to prevent casual listening merely for hobby
purposes.  Nazi Germany and the USSR enacted similar anti-listening laws
not so long ago.

That being said, I don't have the financial resources to fight such laws
if I am stopped and my scanners are confiscated.  Therefore, I will
ignore the whole problem by traveling through Illinois instead of
Kentucky.  That means I will be spending my money...gas taxes, sales
taxes, motel taxes, etc. in Illinois  and not Kentucky.  All because of a
restrictive, and probably unconstitutional, law against listening to a
particular type of radio receiver as I am passing through.  Maybe if
enough others would do the same, something would be done about nonsense
like this.  After all, money is the one "sound" that the politicians seem
to hear.

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-
 KF4DDM



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Recharge Alkalines?
Date: 3 May 1996 16:19:25 -0400
Message-ID: <4mdpod$[e-mail]>
References: <4maqba$[e-mail]>

>There are several varieties of NiMH penlite (AA) cells. Typical
capacities
>of 1000-1200 mAH. They self-discharge at 3-9% per day, so leaving them in
>a scanner (especially one which trickle drains the batteries for memory
>backup) is not a good idea.

Two questions:

1) Are you sure these are NiMH batteries that your talking about? NiMH
batteries I have for my cell phones have a much slower self discharge
rate!

2) If you're sure about (1), where can you buy them and what are the brand
names you've seen?

Thanks,

PKH



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:49 1996
From: Olivier Ros <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: GSM cellular phones
Date: Fri, 03 May 1996 17:19:34 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

hi,

Is it possible to decypt GSM cellular phone (it's numeric) conversation?
Is there a software who does it with a scanner?


thanks.


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:57:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RS Pro 2026
Date: Fri, 03 May 1996 19:03:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4mb4f7$[e-mail]>
References: <4mago0$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Morris the Cat) wrote:

>|>Does anyone have problems with this scanner and intermod ?

>|Under some circumstances, YES!   It is, after all, a double-conversion
>|design, so it can be "bullied" by strong signals into producing all
>|sorts of images.
>
>That's a non-sequitur; being double-conversion has NOTHING to do
>with the intermod problem. It has everything to do with the
>design of the front-end filters, RF amplifer and mixer.

>|I use a 19" whip on the car, and an INDOOR whip right off the back
>|while at home.

>I have a Uniden BC-760XLT which is pretty close to the PRO-2026; the
>pager intermods are so bad that during weekdays in the daytime I resort
>to using a paperclip as an antenna; during the weekends the pagers
>aren't as active, so I can use the indoor whip.

I agree, I didn't quite answer the question he asked though.  He asked
about intermod, and I started taliking about images (which has
everything to do with being double-conversion).  Both are unwanted
operation and I made the leap in the wrong direction!

Steve



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:29 1996
From: Bruce Markowitz <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: "CB-Scanner ??"
Date: 5 May 1996 04:08:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4mh9km$[e-mail]>
References: <4md2pu$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

The Uniden BC-7 receives CB. I keep cahnnel 19 programmed in when
I am on the highway. That way I can get traffic info while
scanning. If I need to transmit, I use the CB. But with the
scanner, it tends to filter out most of the hash, thus better
than leaving the CB turned up.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:30 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 800 MHz PL Tones??
Date: 3 May 1996 08:30:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4md8pp$[e-mail]>
References: <4m587c$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Jeffrey Moss <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Is it true that the PL Tones on Motorola 800 MHz Trunked systems are not
>regular PL Tones like (e.g. 154.250 pl 186.2)  ??

>In translation, you would not find a freq with 856.2125 pl 127.3   ????



>If this is true, is there someone way to get PL Tone on a BC9000XLT with
>800 MHz.


>Thanks in advance,

>JM

Hi Jeff!

Motorola's  "connect tones" are as follows:

0 = 105.88 Hz
1 = 76.60   Hz
2 = 83.72   Hz
3 = 90.00   Hz
4 = 97.30   Hz
5 = 116.13 Hz
6 = 128.57 Hz
7 = 138.46 Hz

In some software/manuals they are carried out to two decimal places,
and in others they are only caried out to only one...

They appear to be "PL" and not "DPL".

They are used to access the RF channel assigned to the Talkgroup, and
are assigned system wide.

Hope this sheds some light...

Z



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:31 1996
From: PASQUALE <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RE: ACARS, shareware program?
Date: 5 May 1996 21:23:40 GMT
Message-ID: <01bb3ac8.eca001c0$02d84ac1@ping9955>
References: <4m2ab4$[e-mail]> <547cc$[e-mail]>


On zaterdag 4 mei 1996, Jose Ogando wrote...
> [e-mail] (My name is...) wrote:
>
> >Looking for a ACARS shareware program.
>
> >thanks,
> >Ken
>
> what is this?
>
ACARS is the system for monitoring airplaines
each airplane have his own i.d. .

beacause they fly so high you can follow them from a
big distance .
you need a modem like a baycom type to decode these signals send in the
air-band .

this is the info i got here for the moment




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Susan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Attenuating Cable
Date: 3 May 1996 16:37:01 -0400
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4mdqpd$[e-mail]>


Could someone post a quick responce to this question ...

What or how does an attenuating cable work , for going from
the outjack to a mic jack.

What does it actually do ??

TIA

Richard Reider



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:33 1996
From: Bill Funk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Attenuating Cable
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 21:21:35 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mdqpd$[e-mail]>

Susan wrote:
>
> Could someone post a quick responce to this question ...
>
> What or how does an attenuating cable work , for going from
> the outjack to a mic jack.
>
> What does it actually do ??
> =====
Often, you will want to both record *and* listen to what your
scanner is receiving. To do this, many receivrs have a "tape
out" jack. This jack's output level is fixed (not controlled
by the volume control). Often, this jack's output level is too
high for the input of a tape recorder, and results in a distorted
recording.
An attenuating cable will reduse the signal level from the tape
out jack, to a level that the recorder can handle.

--
        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 May 07 19:46:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC 200 / ALKALINES
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 18:41:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4mg8ff$[e-mail]>

Has anyone made a battery pack for the 200 xl that will hold
alkalines/dry cells?

David



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Charles B. Brown)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC 200 / ALKALINES
Date: 4 May 1996 19:51:22 -0500
Message-ID: <4mgu2a$[e-mail]>
References: <4mg8ff$[e-mail]>

David Moore ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Has anyone made a battery pack for the 200 xl that will hold
: alkalines/dry cells?
:
: David
:

Yes they have!  I bought one that the Frequency Fan Club had made
and is now marketing for $33 plus $3 S&H.

It works great.  I haven't run the alkalines down, yet, but they
say in their catalog you will get from 30 to 40 hours of run time.

Dial 1-800-RACE-FAN or 1-800-SCANNER.

Charlie
--
Charlie Brown...19:37:01 CDT Saturday, May  4, 1996...or thereabouts.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (John W. Bolinger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC200XLT Battery Pack
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 22:47:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4mgcfp$[e-mail]>

If any one knows where I can get a battery pack and cord please EMail
me at    [e-mail]
                                Thanks

                                          John Bolinger



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,a.ramlink.general
Subject: Re: Bugs
Date: 5 May 1996 09:27:38 -0400
Message-ID: <4miaca$[e-mail]>
References: <4mi1j6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

Paul Howard <[e-mail]> wrote:
>What frequences are telephone bugs operating on?  A local security
>system installer was recently arrested by the FBI for buging several
>homes for personal gain.  I would like to check for bugs in a home that
>he was in several times.  Thanks.

This was posted on by The Student <[e-mail]>
on the SCAN-L listserv back in March.

From--   http://www.tscm.com

   Common Wireless Bugs (Low Power - Well under 35-50 mw)

 44.500 -  51.000 mhz           "Baby/Room" monitors
 72.100 -  75.400 mhz           Hearing Assistance systems
 54.000 - 150.000 mhz           "Kit" Bugs

 98.000 - 108.000 mhz           Cheap out-of-band FM Bugs
112.000 - 142.000 mhz           Cheap out-of-band FM Bugs
140.000 - 160.000 mhz           Cheap out-of-band FM Bugs

 60.000 - 320.000 mhz           Low Cost kit bugs
398.000 - 406.000 mhz           DECO Bugs (398.600/605, 399.450/455,
 399.025/030, 406mhz)
 25.000 - 450.000 mhz           European/English Kit Bugs

150.000 - 216.000 mhz           Typical VHF "Body Wire" & Pro-Grade Bugs
109.000 - 140.000 mhz           Digital VHF Pro-Grade Bugs
138.000 - 174.000 mhz           Typical "Spy Shop" & LE Cheap VHF Bugs
(155-172
 Popular)
140.000 - 150.000 mhz           Popular Xandi Flea power kits (143/144mhz)
150.000 - 170.000 mhz           Popular Japanese Flea power kits (under
5mw)

150.000 - 220.000 mhz           Commercial Wireless Microphones
169.000 - 172.000 mhz           47 CFR 90.265 Authorization *** VERY
Popular **
174.000 - 216.000 mhz           47 CFR 2.106 (NG115) Authorization
395.000 - 410.000 mhz           German UHF Wireless Microphones (PK
Electronics
219.000 - 530.000 mhz           English UHF Wireless Microphones (300-500
 popular)
470.000 - 608.000 mhz           Commercial Wireless Microphones
730.000 - 806.000 mhz           Commercial Wireless Microphones

889.000 - 960.000 mhz           Modified Cordless Phones (S/S & Hoppers)

380.000 - 480.000 mhz           Video Bugs - US
890.000 - 960.000 mhz           Video Bugs - US (902-928 Hot)
905.000 - 928.000 mhz           Video/Audio Consumer Products (i.e.:
Recoton)

1.700 - 1.930 ghz               Video Bugs - US
2.400 - 2.500 ghz               Video Bugs - US         *** VERY Popular
***
5.725 - 5.850 ghz               Video Bugs - US         *** VERY Popular
***

  430 -   550 mhz               Popular French Video/Audio Bugging System
  950 -  2500 mhz               Popular French Video/Audio Bugging System
  700 -   900 mhz               Popular Italian Audio Bugging System


   "Tactical" Bugs

225 -   400 mhz "Throw away" bugs (10uw-300mw Beer can bugs)
290 -   330 mhz Micro-powered Bugs (5uw-10mw Cigarette Butt Bugs)

 30 -   500 mhz Tactical Repeaters (75mw-300mw)
285 -   400 mhz Tactical Repeaters (50mw-10watts)
100 -   152 mhz VHF Tactical Repeaters (300mw-25watts)
135 -   174 mhz VHF Tactical Repeaters (300mw-25watts)


   Commonly Used by Federal Agencies for Bugs, Wireless Microphones, and
       Body Wires (also 138-220 mhz, and 399-420 mhz, under 25-50 mw).
       149.3500, 165.9125, 167.3375, 167.3425, 167.4875, 168.0115,
       169.2000, 169.4450, 169.5050, 170.2450, 170.3050, 171.0450,
       171.1050, 171.4500, 171.6000, 171.7500, 171.8450, 171.8500,
       171.9050, 172.0000, 172.2000, 172.2125, 172.2375, 172.2625,
       172.2875, 172.3125, 172.3375, 172.3625, 172.3875, 172.5500
       173.3375 169.445, 169.505, 170.245, 170.305, 171.045, 171.105,
       171.845, 171.905 27.5750 Customs Low Power Generally Recognized
       Federal Bug/Spy Bands




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:38 1996
From: Joseph Cardani <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Can someone send me the New Jersey scanner laws?
Date: 6 May 1996 15:43:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4ml6m5$[e-mail]>
References: <4mju92$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

You can find the laws within the Philadelphia/South Jersey Scanner Master pock
et guide,
available from Scanner Master publications 1-800-SCAN-701

However, to summarize, It is perfectly LEGAL to use a scanner in the State of
NJ unless you are
using the radio in conjunction with commiting a crime. This is a relatively ne
w law that was
put into place during the Florio administration. The OLD law , which is superc
eded by this new
one stated that mobile scanning was illegal unless you were a public saftey of
ficial  or vol
fire fighter, etc. Note that any use base, mobile, portable is Legal under the
 new law.

Hope this helps

Joe  Cardani
Vorhees NJ



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:39 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: <4mahh8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mhitj$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 5 May 1996 15:22:50 GMT

Christopher Dean ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >
: He said an SSB receiver AND CB radio. Use the CB to feed the SSB receiver wi
th
: AM sig, works as good as any descrambler.

CB radios are AM, cordless phones are FM.  Besides, a CB radio only picks
up signals on a narrow band near 27Mhz, far from where cordless phones
operate.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Christopher Dean)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Can you break Panasonic's Cordless Phone Scrambling?
Date: Sun, 05 May 96 05:58:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4mhitj$[e-mail]>
References: <4mahh8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Steve Work) wrote:
>Morris the Cat ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: |You flushed your money down the toilet. That is speech inversion and it
>: |can be descrambled with the Ramsey SS-70 speech descrambler.
>
>: Actually, if you already own a SW receiver equipped with SSB capability,
>: and a CB radio (or signal generator, old 27Mhz walky-talky, etc.), you
>: can decode the inverted speech. Simply feed the inverted speech audio
>: into the CB set or modulation input of the signal generator (AM modulation
>: is a must!).
>
>Cordless phones use FM.  You need to demodulate the FM before demodulating
>the inverted speech, so any scheme with an SSB receiver ain't going to work.
>
>
He said an SSB receiver AND CB radio. Use the CB to feed the SSB receiver with

AM sig, works as good as any descrambler.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Christopher Dean)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Can you break Panasonic's Cordless Phone Scrambling?
Date: Mon, 06 May 96 05:26:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4mk5dd$[e-mail]>
References: <4mahh8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mhitj$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Steve Work) wrote:
>Christopher Dean ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: >
>: He said an SSB receiver AND CB radio. Use the CB to feed the SSB receiver
with
>: AM sig, works as good as any descrambler.
>
>CB radios are AM, cordless phones are FM.  Besides, a CB radio only picks
>up signals on a narrow band near 27Mhz, far from where cordless phones
>operate.

ok, plain and simple: retransmit the audio rec'd by scanner (the scrambled
cordless phone), with a CB(AM). Tune to that 27mhz freq. with the SSB
receiver, slide the VFO up to where the upper sideband is but switch to LSB.
This inverts the audio. Kind of a pain, but it works.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:42 1996
From: rew5808 <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: car charging
Date: 5 May 1996 03:35:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4mh7m6$[e-mail]>

question...  if it takes 10-12 hours to charge a drained nicad pack using
the ac charger (output 300ma), how long will it take to charge the pack
if you used 12 volts straight from the car battery?

bw




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:43 1996
From: Justin Kirkland <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: car charging
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 01:05:18 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mh7m6$[e-mail]>


On 5 May 1996, rew5808 wrote:

> question...  if it takes 10-12 hours to charge a drained nicad pack using
> the ac charger (output 300ma), how long will it take to charge the pack
> if you used 12 volts straight from the car battery?
>
> bw
>
>
        This depends on several factors:

        Does your unit have a 12vdc jack? (or is it 9vdc?)
If you have to use a coverter for the voltage, then your charge time will
depend on the amperage of the converter.

        If your scanner can take 12vdc then if you use the cigerette jack
in your car, then they should be fully charged with in 3hrs.
        Be careful not to over charge the batteries, and make sure your
batteries can be "quick charged". Also observe the temperature of the
scanner so you don't hurt it. (giving more amps to a unit will cause
exsevive heat so just watch yourself.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Opitz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cellular
Date: 3 May 1996 15:12:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4md7oa$[e-mail]>
References: <pworrell-2804962335490001@192.0.2.1> <[e-mail]> <4m3l62$[e-mail]> <pworrell-0105961552480001@192.0.2.1>

Dave ([e-mail]) wrote:
: > No, it's not "image reception."  Cellular phones have an input and an
: > output frequency, both being separtated by 45 Mhz.  You are hearing the
: > other frequency, whether it be the output or input.
: >

: No, actually it's not the input/output frequencies.  It is separated by
: 43, yes 43, not 45 Mhz.  My scanner covers the same frequencies as his,
: but his is older.  If I have a freq on 906.5375, his shows it on
: 863.5375.  If I go to 863.5375, I can not pick it up, and he can't pick it
: up on 906.5375.  Oh, did I mention that it's separated by 43 Mhz, and not
: 45!

: --
:                                       -Dave

It sure sounds like your scanner has a 1st IF of 21.5 MHz (i.e. image
reception 43 MHz above).


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (chainsaw)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cellular-tracking
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 07:27:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4mf4qf$[e-mail]>
References: <4lrugu$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Michael Vong) wrote:

>The is a company in Canada called Electronic Countermeasure that has a
>product that will do what just that.  Will e-mail you address if
>interested.
Yeah, but will they sell to non-government persons?
>In article <4lrugu$[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] (George V. Scherer) wrote:

>> 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] Tue May 07 19:46:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Central IL freqs.
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 17:27:08 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lutnl$[e-mail]>

In article <4lutnl$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (CNorm25) wrote
:

>> I am looking for central Illinois frequencies
>> specifically Springfield, Chatham, Lincoln, Taylorville, etc.
>> Any help would be much appreciated

Springfield Police:460.150, 460.400, 460.425, 154.725, 156.330, and the
856.9875/8860.9875 trunked system

Springfield Fire: 154.190, 460.575, 460.625

Sangamon County SO: 155.535, 155.655, 154.860

Sangamon Co Fire/ESDA net: 158.820, 158.745

Chatham Police: 158.730

Lincoln Police: 155.130, Fire: 154.445

Taylorville Police: 154.775, Fire: 154.145

For more info, see my book, ScannerMaster Illinois Communications Guide
($29.95) available from SMB at [phone], or E-Mail me directly and I
will answer specific requests for no charge.

Also, try your local Radio Shack, many times they have lists of local
freqs.  Also, Police Call has a lot of good info, ya just need to sort it
out...

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] Tue May 07 19:46:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Chicago - Kane County Freqs?
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 17:33:35 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4m39f4$[e-mail]>

In article <4m39f4$[e-mail]>, "007-Mr. GQ"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>> Anybody have any good frequencies for Kane county and the tri-cities in
>> particualr?
>>
>>                                        Thanks

Kane Co SO:  159.150, 156.150,

Kane Co Fire Dispatch: 154.385, 154.325, 154.070

TRI-COM (Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles) Police: 470.6125, 470.9375, Fire: 154.0
70

More in the ScannerMaster IL Communications Guide ($29.95) or Pocket Guide
(14.95) [phone], or the CARMA BBS [phone].  Or you can
E-Mail me direct for specific requests

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] Tue May 07 19:46:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Chicago, IL
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 09:52:27 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

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

>> Can someone send the Police, Fire and EMS frequencies for Chicago, IL
>> please?  Please email or visit my homepage and drop me a line.  Thanks
>> guys and gals.
>> Regards,
>> Josh Heller


CPD uses 460.025 thru 460.525 for most District operations and CityWide ops.
CFD uses 153.770 (South fire "Englewood"), 154.130 (North Fire "Main"),
154.220 (Administrative") 153.830 & 154.385 (FireGround & Command), and
the EMS uses 460.600, 460.625, 462.950, and 462.975.

More inf is available from the ScannerMaster books, [phone], or the
CARMA BBS

--
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 May 07 19:46:49 1996
From: Josh Heller <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Chicago, IL
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 23:03:12 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Can someone send the Police, Fire and EMS frequencies for Chicago, IL
please?  Please email or visit my homepage and drop me a line.  Thanks
guys and gals.

--
Regards,

Josh Heller
http://www.enter.net/~jheller

or visit The Scanner Club Magazine:
http://www.enter.net/~jheller/~scanclub.html


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:50 1996
From: Jerry Stack <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: crystal swap?
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 19:01:18 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'm trying to keep my old Fanon crystal scanner goingl. I'd like to get
the following frequencies: 160.320, 160.515, 156.090. I have about a
dozen unused crystals I could swap.

E-mail me if you're interested.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Current modifiable RS PRO- Scanners: Best Buy?
Date: 6 May 1996 14:38:29 -0400
Message-ID: <4mlgv5$[e-mail]>
References: <4ml4v8$[e-mail]>

In article <4ml4v8$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (James
Brigman - Imonics Corporation) writes:

>Adding cellular would be nice, but that's not what I meant: the cheaper
>RS units like the Pro -2034, -2039, -2040 and -2037 all have gaps in
>their receiving ranges, slower scanning speeds, and the like. I'm just
>wondering if you could spend, say, $250 on a Pro-2040 and with a few
>(free or low-cost) mods, up it's scanning speed, # of channels and close
in
>some of the non-cellular gaps in it's scanning range. Then you'd have
>something that performs a little more like the high priced Pro-2042.
>
>I realize that anything cheaper than the -2037 is still going to be a
>double-conversion unit rather than a triple, but I'm not sure that I'm
>so serious about scanning that this is a problem.
>
>Thanks;
>JKB
>
>

In general, here are the mods you can perform:

Speed Mod:
Replace microcontroller oscillator/xtal with a 2X xtal. Doubles scan and
search speeds (good), halves delay times and keypad debounce times (bad).
You may even be able to go for more than 2X, but then you delay and keypad
debounce will be virtually nonexistant! This is usually a simple mod to
perform.

Memory Mod:
Replace RAM IC in the unit (make sure there IS a RAM in the unit, some may
have RAM in the microcontroller) with a larger RAM and "page swapping"
circuitry on a separate (small) PC board. This if very difficult and very
time consuming. You also need to know something about digital circuits if
you don't have a goof-proof, step-by-step  mod instruction. It's well
worth the extra money to buy a unit with the memory you want already
installed, unless you just like messing around with mods!

Freq Gap Restoration:
Not likely. Most scanners have gaps because the RF circuits cannot tune in
those ranges. Cell mods work because the RF circuitry is there, but legal
requirements force blocking access to the cell freqs. If you want full
coverage with no gaps, buy a full coverage receiver. And while your
spending the money for a full coverage receiver, you might as well
consider one that is cell modable!

PKH


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (James Brigman - Imonics Corporation)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Current modifiable RS PRO- Scanners: Best Buy?
Date: 6 May 1996 15:13:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4ml4v8$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

> James Brigman - Imonics Corporation wrote:
> >
> > Hey guys!
> >
> > RS is having sales on scanners. I'd sure like to have their "top-o-the-lin
e" unit,
> > but tell me, are any of the cheaper units modifyable to close up the gaps
in
> > their coverage? I'd rather spend $160 or $200 instead of the $400 or so fo
r the
> > top unit....
>
>
> Jim:
>
> You cannot modify any of the current Radio Shack scanner radios to directly
receive
> cellular communications.  Some of them have the ability to receive image fre
quencies
> of cellular, but with greatly reduced sensitivity.  The exception might be t
he top
> end base units that can accept the addition of the Optolectronics computer c
ontroled
> add-on, but that's another $300.00!
>
> The "best" Radio Shack scanner that "could" be modified for cellular was the
 PRO-2006.
> You can still find them on the net, used for around $300.00.
>
> Bill Crocker

Bill;

Hey thanks for the response...that was quick.

Yeah, I used to have a Pro 2006. I liked the capabilities of the unit
but absolutely hated having to program it. Truly a wierd, cumbersome
unit. I imagine that's how Opto sells so many of their mods for it.

Adding cellular would be nice, but that's not what I meant: the cheaper
RS units like the Pro -2034, -2039, -2040 and -2037 all have gaps in
their receiving ranges, slower scanning speeds, and the like. I'm just
wondering if you could spend, say, $250 on a Pro-2040 and with a few
(free or low-cost) mods, up it's scanning speed, # of channels and close in
some of the non-cellular gaps in it's scanning range. Then you'd have
something that performs a little more like the high priced Pro-2042.

I realize that anything cheaper than the -2037 is still going to be a
double-conversion unit rather than a triple, but I'm not sure that I'm
so serious about scanning that this is a problem.

Thanks;
JKB



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (HH357)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Data skip
Date: 5 May 1996 20:09:54 -0400
Message-ID: <4mjg0i$[e-mail]>
References: <4mg2u1$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HH357)

Just guessing, but from other scanners that I know of, it probably senses
that the frequency is receiving digital data, and skips to the next
channel.
This is usefull when listening to, for example, trunked systems.    Since
the control freq. changes every day, you would normally have to change the
control freq every day.
With data skip, you put all the freqs in and let the scanner worry sbout
skipping the control channel.
      cheers


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:55 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Does anyone Know how to contact "Durham"
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 5 May 1996 15:24:09 GMT

Ron Allison ([e-mail]) wrote:
: > Can anyone confirm this? And how to contact them?
: >
: > Thanks
: >
: > Either post or email me at [e-mail]

: Yes, $379US.

They are out of them for good, unfortunately.  They stopped making the
2006 a few years ago, and Durham and pretty much exhausted the supply of
new ones they can find.




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:56 1996
From: [e-mail](Robert Weber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Down converters
Date: 3 May 1996 20:57:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4mdrvp$[e-mail]>
References: <4m5koe$[e-mail]> <4maqa9$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas
~ WA6IGJ) writes:
>
>IMHO,
>
>Converters are way too much work!  Too much extra bulk and 'dongles'.
>...
>How about this, what becomes of signals desired that are within the
>range of the scanner but your converter is in-line and ON?  That is,
>your 900 Mhz converter is on, there is a desired 450 MHz mobile signal
>on the air and your scanner zooms past the same activated 450MHz
>frequency on your scanner.  Will your converter  'pass'  the desired
>signal?
>....

I use my GRE Super Converter on my portable, connected between the
radio and it's rubber duck ant.  It adds less than 3 inches to the
heighth and has a slide switch to bypass the converter if not needed.
I don't know what it's VSWR is but I don't notice it.  I group
freqencies so I never have the converter switched in when scanning
lower frequencies.

Regards,
Bob...



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:57 1996
From: [e-mail](Robert Weber)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DTMF decoder for PC
Date: 6 May 1996 15:50:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4ml74k$[e-mail]>
References: <4merun$[e-mail]> <4mj1fq$[e-mail]> <4mjvia$[e-mail]>

In <4mjvia$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (David G. Schmidt)
writes:
>...
>Just out of curiousity, is the demand for a PC based DTMF decoder
>....
>: Good question.  There are plenty of programs out there that claim to
>:do it, but they either don't work whatsoever or they work very
>:poorly.  If anyone knows of a DTMF decoder program which actually
>:*works* I would love to hear about it as well.
>
>Dave
>

The shareware audio analysis program Cool Edit can do a Fourier
Analysis of any audio source and graphically displays the components.
The results are good enough to determine the frequency pair of the DTMF
signal so that you can identify the coded digit.  Not elegant but it
works.  The latest version is COOL152.zip at ftp.cdrom.com.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:58 1996
From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: emergency road phones freqs
Date: 4 May 1996 17:56:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4mg5ok$[e-mail]>
References: <4ln866$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Tom Leber) wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] (Chuck Meyer) wrote:
>
>> Some of these things are cellular
>
>True, as the agencies were reminded painfully when, in some areas, the
>emergency phone IDs were cloned within a week of installation, and the
>huge bills started totalling up...

You'd think some of these "agencies" would have had a clue before hand.
Here in the Bay Area (northern California) go ahead a clone a roadside
call box phone!  The only calls you will be able to make will be to the
highway patrol.  You see the carriers set those phones up in the network
to only call one preprogrammed number.  If the system sees that ESN come
up to make a call, it will only go through to the CHP.





From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:46:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Tucky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Following trunks
Date: 6 May 1996 11:27:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4mknml$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4md8pq$[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

  What if you were to get one scanner per channel, and leave each scanner
'parked' on one of the frequencies?
  Since you wouldn't be 'scanning', you could use broken scanners that
didn't scan.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:00 1996
From: David Craig <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequs for WA, ID, and MT
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 11:19:22 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hello!

I'm planning a trip from Oregon to MT.  Any frequs would be greatly
appreciated, I'm mostly interested in State Police / Highway Patrol.
I've got the Oregon information, and some Washington but would appreciate
information about Idaho and Montana, either the frequs or someplace on
the net where I could find them.

I'll be following I-84 east in Oregon to I-182 north to Washington, through th
e Tri-Cities and North to Ritzville,
and then east on I-90 through Northern Idaho and into Montana.  My final
destination is Helena.  I'll be pulling my car behind a U-Haul so this is
purly a recreational request.

Any information is appreciated.  Feel free to either post or E-Mail.


Dave Craig
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (J Mapes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS - BC9000XLTw/CTCSS  also BC560
Date: 6 May 1996 00:19:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4mjgih$[e-mail]>

Uniden BC-9000XLT with CTCSS tone board.
Brand new with frequency book. --- $400.00 obo.

Uniden BC-560 Mobile unit
with antenna and DC cord. -- $50.00

Call Chris at [phone] or leave e-mail



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:01 1996
From: Paul Howard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: G/WHIZ BOARD
Date: Fri, 03 May 1996 07:09:35 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mbl27$[e-mail]>
To: Jeff <[e-mail]>

Would you please post some information about the Dayton Hamfest?  If you
know them, also some freqs to scan and talk into on the way there.

Thanks


Jeff wrote:
>
> You guys that have to listen to the dreaded GE 800 MHz trunk system must hav
e
> this board.
>
> It is a WINNER big time.
>
> It silences the tones after every transmit,also the buzz saw noise every 4-5
> seconds ,the MDT noise all this mess it silences.
>
> Now it does not silence GE Voice Guard(scrambling).
>
> I expect full production and we as a dealer of the board will start installs
> in the next few weeks.
>
> Those that can make it to DAYTON HAMFEST in a couple weeks look me up next t
o
> the large YAESU booth.
>
> I don't know for sure if we can hear the Miami county system in HARA arena b
ut
> we will try.
> I plan on having a DEMO ONLY  sample in a BC230.
>
> Any questions i will try to answer via e-mail only,as of now pricing will be
> at 100.00 or under.
>
> The Ham Station




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Heathkit GR740 : Help need info/manual
Date: 5 May 1996 02:11:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4mh2ou$[e-mail]>
References: <4lio85$[e-mail]> <4mgs6s$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Summary: Heathkit GR740 = Bearcat BC20/20
Keywords: Heathkit scanner help

In article <4mgs6s$[e-mail]>,
Robert Saylor <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >I have inherited a Heathkit GR 740 scanner.
  >It came with no manuals or instructions,
  >and I would appreciate any guidance I can get concerning it.

The Heath GR470 is really an Electra/Bearcat BC20/20.
The PC boards came preassembled.

  >1) There is a switch at the bottom of the panel labeled position A
  ><switch> B. As near as I can tell so far, it doesnt appear to affect
  >anything. Can anyone tell me what this switch does?

Chooses between two sets of 20 channels.  You have to press
manual or scan after changing the A/B switch to see any
change.

  >2) There are two red buttons labeled 10 and 20 respectively. They both
  >turn an LED on when pressed, but once again I don't know what they
  >really are doing.

Enable the first and second bank of 10 channels each.

  >3) The lockout, priority, and delay button don't appear to work, but I
  >just don't know how they are supposed to work.

These are very basic functions found on almost all scanners.
Lockout removes the channel from the scan list so it won't be
scanned.  Delay associates a 2 second rescan delay to the
channel so the scanner will pause for 2 seconds before resuming
its scan after pausing on the channel.

Priority samples channel #1 every 2 seconds on this model.

From the FAQ "Buying a Used Scanner:"


 BC220 (Electra): 1979 vintage.   20  channels.   Reasonable
 number  of  features  but  20 channels doesn't seem enough.
 Service Search for Marine and Aircraft.  LED readout.  Good
 scanner, but tinny audio.

 BC20/20 (Electra): 1981 vintage.  Similar to BC220 but with
 40  channels  and different CPU circuitry.  A maximum of 20
 channels can be scanned at one time.  Reasonable number  of
 features.   Service  Search  for  Marine and Aircraft.  LED
 readout.  Good scanner, but tinny audio.
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                        [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Markus Wandel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help:  How to use a PRO2020 scanner?
Date: 7 May 1996 01:58:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4mmaor$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I got a Radio Shack PRO2020 scanner at a garage sale and can't figure out all
its features.  Specifically, what does the "monitor" button do?  You enter
two digits and then the scanner locks up until you press "manual".  What do
the up-arrow, down-arrow and "limit" buttons do?  The first two appear to look
for an active frequency, but how do you set the starting frequency and how do
you store the result?

I can't figure out how to listen to a particular frequency entered from the
keypad without assigning it to a channel and then listening to that channel.

Any help appreciated.

--
Markus Wandel     Ottawa Ont. Canada     [phone]
[e-mail]  <-- NOT '[e-mail]' (that's for work only)

*** DISCLAIMER ***  Not speaking for or representing my employer in any way.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anonymous)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: In his own words
Date: 4 May 1996 16:54:00 +0200
Message-ID: <4mfr28$[e-mail]>

 Date: 30 Apr 96  07:31:03
 From: Bill Cheek
  To: Kurt Shedd
 Subj: Anarchy in the Newsgroups

Yo! Kurt:

Friday April 26 1996 16:00, Kurt Shedd wrote to Bill Cheek:

 KS> On a side note, I have found it interesting once again on the
 KS> scanning newsgroups to see the people from here who have left use
 KS> certain phrases and words to describe the very scanradio they wanted
 KS> to be in (Not to mention the flattering words they have to say about
 KS> BC).  Most of what is said I let go over my head, but must admit that
 KS> once in a while you let yourself get drug down to the 1" cranium
 KS> thickness level, and say things that could have been left alone, but
 KS> then again, I must admit that I am not the one being denegrated, so I
 KS> might respond in similar fashion, just a little more toned down.
 KS> (maybe that comes from being over-educated.) Kurt...

Those are the people who wanted to turn this echo into a FLAME forum, too.
They were proscribed from doing it, so they went to the anarchy of the
newsgroups.

You're right, once in a while when I have a minute, I hop onto
 rec.radio.scanner and hose them down a little.  Who cares?  What
difference
 does it make?  They don't want to play by the rules - why should I?
Sooner
or later, the NewsGroups should learn that I wills spend minimal time there
until the slimeballs are dealt with up front.

Those forums are supposed to be topical and technical like this one...and
 that's the sole reason I participate in the first place.  I am interested
in
 scanners, scanning, and technology.  THAT is what I want to deal with.  In
a
 word, I can control that on this echo, and will do so.

I can't control it on the newsgroups and therefore do not participate there
to any appreciable extent.  The denizens of the newsgroups should wake up
and exert some influence on those characters........but they never will.

Thus, this echo will prove to be a refreshing oasis to people like me who
are more interested in high technology and using radio.





From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Is there anything else out there except Cell phoes, Cordless and Police ????
Date: 4 May 1996 21:30:41 -0400
Message-ID: <4mh0c1$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

Rob <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I am pretty tired of scanning all the regular stuff, is there anything
>else i am missing??
>
>I live in Canada by the way...
>
>Rob...

You can always check out the Fast Food Drive Thrus , Dept Stores
and Malls.

They can be found in the following frequency ranges in the US:

VHF-low:

 30.7600 30.8000 30.8400 30.8800 30.9200 30.9600 31.0000 31.0400 31.1600
 31.2000 31.2400 33.1400 33.1600 33.4000 35.0200 35.0400 35.0600 35.0800
 35.1000 35.1200 35.1400 35.1800 35.7000 35.7200 35.8800 35.9000 35.9200
 35.9400 35.9600 35.9800 42.9600 42.9800 43.0000 49.8300 49.8450 49.8600
 49.8750 49.8900

VHF-high:

 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

UHF:

 457.5125 457.5250 457.5375 457.5500 457.5625 457.5750 457.5875 457.6000
 457.6125 467.7375 467.7500 467.7625 467.7750 467.7875 467.8000 467.8125
 467.8375 467.8500 467.8625 467.8750 467.8875 467.9000 467.9125 467.9250

 460.6625 460.6875 460.7125 460.7375 460.7625 460.7875 460.8125 460.8375
 460.8625 460.8875 460.9125 460.9375 460.9625 460.9875

 462.7625 462.7875 462.8125 462.8375 462.8625 462.8875 462.9125

 461.0000 thru 462.1875 with 12.5Khz step
 463.2000 thru 464.9875 with 12.5Khz step

 465.6625 465.6875 465.7125 465.7375 465.7625 465.7875 465.8125 465.8375
 465.8625 465.8875 465.9125 465.9375 465.9625 465.9875

 466.0000 thru 467.1875 with 12.5Khz step
 468.2000 thru 469.9875 with 12.5Khz step

Special Industrial  (GM Style headsets)

 920.0000 - 921.0000 with 12.5Khz step WIDE FM (Speaker)
 903.0000 - 904.0000 with 12.5Khz step WIDE FM (Headset)





From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:08 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: knowledgeable folk?
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 18:21:39 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m4721$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4me87u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Will Flor wrote:

> The ARRL and FCC have notified everyone that, even in the presence of state
> laws forbidding such devices, **ham radio transcievers** are legal for licen
sed
> hams to have and use, in all states.  This, however, does not apply to recei
ve-
> -only devices such as scanners.  Scanners are legal for licensed hams to hav
e in
> one's car in all (I think) states, but it is because the laws themselves hav
e been
> changed at the state level.  I believe that KY amended their law in this way
 last
> year; rumor at the time was that KY was the last state to still have an anti
-scanner
> law on the books that applied to licensed hams.

> -Will Flor            [e-mail]

        About a week ago, I made some pretty strong assertions about whether or not
Will Flor actually knew what he was talking about with respect to scanner laws
.  After
that, I was not able to read the newsgroup for 5 days.  My ISP "expires" most
news
articles after 3 days, so if there was any followup to my posting it had rolle
d off
the news server before I got to see it.

        In any event, the above posting demonstrates the exact opposite of what I had

stated regarding Mr. Flor's understanding of the law.  Since I can't go back a
nd review
the messages that led to my diatribe, I can't prove anything, but I'm willing
to bet
that I misattributed a quotation in a thread.  It is quite obvious from the ab
ove that
Will Flor does indeed know what he is talking about.

        I retract any earlier statement to the contrary, and I hope Mr. Flor will
accept this public apology.

73 de Dave, NF2G


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brent Corbin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD scrambling
Date: 6 May 1996 17:27:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlcpk$[e-mail]>
References: <4m90sj$[e-mail]> <4m9cgu$[e-mail]>

CrACKeD ([e-mail]) wrote:

: People listening to scanners has also led to the escape of suspects which
: would have been detained otherwise.  Which is better, giving the
: criminals access to police communications, or letting civilians listen in
: as well?  It's tough to decide which should be done, isn't it?

I'd say (perhaps from a somewhat biased perspective 8*) ) that a department
is much better off with the extra eyes and ears.  As I argued before, it
just makes good sense from the public relations end of things to have
folks out there that understand to some extent how law enforcement works.
And sometimes you're gonna get lucky - someone's going to spot that hit&run
vehicle abandoned in a gas station parking lot.  [Of course, there's a small
but all-too-real chance that when the officer arrives on scene she's going
to find some wannabe grilling everyone at the pumps for clues]

There's an old addage that says something like - if there weren't any
dumb crooks we wouldn't have any crooks at all - meaning that the smart
ones don't/won't get caught.  Few if any petty crooks are going to sit
down and systematically study a department's tactics - mapping out RD's,
shift changes, looking for patterns in how backup units are dispatched,
how they deploy and the like.  The crook that does, initially, may be hard
to catch [face it - you're up against someone with a brain], but it's
only a matter of time.  Unless the crook has photographic memory and
unlimited resources, his attention to detail [and pride in his work] are
going to limit him to a finite area of operation.  With MO and range
in hand, the PD deploys and waits.  Of course, communications security
is part of the deployment plan, and if the department is smart, it's
not just a matter of switching to scrambled on dispatch, but more like
switching to borrowed buisness band radios or something on that order.

In other words - you gain relatively nothing by going to routine
scrambling.  The dumb ones are going to get caught just as easily,
and for a while the smart ones are going to get caught a little
sooner [if they're smart they'll adapt - the first rule of comsec
is that you have to assume every system has holes that can be
exploited - and that they will be].

I'd wager that the best solution to exactly the the issues you raise
is much better then a compromise.  Develop a department-wide comsec
policy, and *teach the officers to use it* [that probably means holding
regular com-sec drills.  Perhaps as an addition to normal tactical drills].
Regularly re-assess your environment, and make adjustments to the policy
as needed.  The use of toys [ie, scramblers] is not forbidden, but make
sure there is an understanding of just exactly what that buys you
[suddenly dropping into scrambling may cause a suspect to jackrabbit -
constant scrambling will alienate the community and more dangerously,
the components in the community you rely on, like civilian review panels,
watchdog groups, the press and the like].  Teach the officers common sense -
scrambling is not going to reduce the risks encountered in responding to
a domestic dispute for instance.  Nor will it protect them from ambush.
Those who would push scrambling as a panacea are setting a lot of young
cops up - by leading them to believe they're invulnerable, shielded by
technology.  Good com-sec training should and would emphasize that
they're always vulnerable, and give them the skills to minimize their
exposure...

Motorola, GE, et al have a product to sell, and they're doing that
quite well by whipping up fear and presenting knee-jerk reactionary
solutions.  A lot of municipalities are buying in to that [hell, who
needs to give it much thought - the taxpayers will buy it as being
yet another notch up in the war on crime, the officers buy into it
on the safety myth].  In the end, we're likely to find we're stuck
holding an awefully expensive bag.  The toy's aren't going to lower
the crime, nor are they going to add much (if anything) to officer
safety without real work on comsec - and real comsec training would
likely eliminate the need for the expensive toys...



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ralph Cook)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for a good indoor scanner antenna for 800 mhz
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 01:21:20 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

We have a Radio Shack PRO-2037 scanner and have added a Radio shack
20-006 (cat.no) scanner antenna to the back. That's one of the
collapsible antennas with the black thingie in the middle.

We live in Kennesaw, about 40 miles NW of downtown Atlanta and we're
getting ready for Olympic listening. We're having trouble picking up
some of the Atlanta police frequencies in the 800-mhz range. We're
looking for indoor antenna recommendations to help in that range. We
don't want to put up anything outside or even in the attic. How's the
Grove "hidden antenna"? Would something else do better for our needs?


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:12 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: looking for lojack frq's
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 21:36:28 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mgbn8$[e-mail]>
To: Donald Theriault <[e-mail]>

Donald Theriault wrote:
>
> looking for the lo-jack frq's  i have one installed in my truck
> and type of data send out from the lo jack.
>
> [e-mail]

I know they use 173.0750 in Northern VA


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Donald Theriault)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: looking for lojack frq's
Date: 4 May 1996 19:38:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4mgbn8$[e-mail]>

looking for the lo-jack frq's  i have one installed in my truck
and type of data send out from the lo jack.

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Ward)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: Motor Racing Freq.
Date: 4 May 1996 14:31:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4mfpnn$[e-mail]>
References: <4m2r7p$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>[e-mail] (John Ward) wrote:
>
>>Being new I have invested in the usual manuals but I Can't seem to find
>>reference to such freqs as Motor Racing Curcuits pits to car etc or RAC
>>rally car radio to base. can anyone suggest where to start. Thanks in
>>advance John
>>
>
>
>Hi John
>
>Have you tried The UK Scanning Directoy 4th dition.This has all the
>information you require and is available from interproducts on
>01738-441199 Price ú17.50
>
>Regards John.

Thank you-John, From: John



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:15 1996
From: BILL WHITLOCK <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: MR8100
Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 11:02:07 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m66ok$[e-mail]>

In article <4maqbb$[e-mail]>, Ron Katz
<[e-mail]> writes
>[e-mail] wrote:
>
>>UNIDEN MR8100
>
>>All accessories. Perfect condition. Never mounted.
>>Bought for a project and never used.
>>250.00 includes ship
>
>
>
>What part of the world are you in?
>
>250 florens?
>250 dollars
>250 lera
>250 pounds
>
>shall I go on?
>Ron Katz
>News Cameraman
>Toronto Ontario
>http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/
>
Ron,

Better not go on any further. Your spelling is atrocious. Do you mean
"florins" and "Lira" ?

Cheers,
--
Bill  Whitlock,
Kent,  England.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:16 1996
From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: My pro-37 whines any suggestions? Yes, don't listen to cell calls, it's illegal!!!
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 03:24:04 GMT
Distribution: all
Message-ID: <4mmfu5$[e-mail]>
References: <4mjfcc$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:17 1996
From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: My pro-37 whines any suggestions? Your Under Arrest. Your name has been recorded!
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 03:24:50 GMT
Distribution: all
Message-ID: <4mmfvj$[e-mail]>
References: <4mmfu5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (HH357)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: My pro-37 whines on 800mhz, any suggestions?
Date: 5 May 1996 19:59:08 -0400
Message-ID: <4mjfcc$[e-mail]>
References: <4mjdk5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HH357)

I have noticed that many double conversion scanners seem to do this.
If no other mods are available, put a audio freq. filter on the output.
That will (should) get rid of the whine.
                           cheers


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:19 1996
From: Don Sobwick <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mystery Frequency - NY/NJ Area
Date: 4 May 1996 09:53:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4mf9e7$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Dear Mr. Morehouse:
                We have a millitary arsenal in New Jersey. Perhaps you are
hearing that. It is in Northwestern New Jersey and is called Piccatiny.
                                 Deborah Sobwick



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chris91111)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need Help finding Mods for PRO-25
Date: 4 May 1996 23:18:49 -0400
Message-ID: <4mh6mp$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Chris91111)

Anyone know of any mods for the PRO-25...Have not seen any one else ask
for any?


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:20 1996
From: Mike Fink <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need help with figuring out length of radials
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 05:50:05 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I bought a RS quarterwave antenna and want to cut the radials
and the vertical element to work best for Military air. Can
anyone recommend the proper lengths I should trim the 3 radials and
1 vertical element to? Also what freq is it best to use to decide the
length 225,300,400Mhz.

Thanks Mike


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Scott A. McIntyre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: OPTO Scout opinions sought
Date: Fri, 03 May 1996 14:48:08 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Jay Collin Lyle
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> I am considering purchasing an OPTO Scout in Combo with a AOR8000.
>
> I am seeking the opinions of users of the above.

I am using both.  Both are very recent versions, so they're meant to be
together quite nicely.  I think other than the limitations that someone
pointed out in range and the sensitivity to FM signals, it's a fantastic
combination.

One thing I've found to be a slight annoynace is that linking them up
really isn't worth it for small car trips...to really make the Scout
useful you will probably want an FM trap of sorts...I ended up getting one
from Radio Shack that works mostly okay ($4.00) but requires lots of
cables and wires and converters between it and the antenna.  Opto sells a
notch filter for $100 which can be mounted directly on top of the unit,
but makes you look really silly with it clipped onto your belt with the
8000 (let me put it this way, if you really walk around with both of those
clipped onto your belt, you really must get a life).

Putting them all together in your car will probably require quite a bit of
installation of cell phone holders and so on...it ends up looking really
rediculous (even though the picture on the Scout manual makes it look so
natural).

I'd probably use my Scout a lot more if:

1)  It had a built in "lockout" for frequencies not to count...that way I
could tell it to ignore the local FM station that swamps it (I can't run
the unit at ALL without a filter).


2)  A clever mounting system existed for this combination...

3)  Better software existed to use with my CX12AR and Macintosh -- as it
is I have to unscrew the CX12AR, flip a switch, run SoftWindows and very
slowly download the list of frequencies into a mildly useless text file...


Just my view....overall I love the unit and really enjoy what it can do,
but as I say, it's tough to use in practice without looking like a
complete idiot.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:23 1996
From: "Oliver P. Timme" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pager decoding
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 13:11:16 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi All

Looking for a POCSAC decoder software, decoding pagermessages with the
HamCom interface. Any ideas? Thanks for your msg.

cu Oliver


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (KE4ZNR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pager Notification Network (was Re: Mr. News redux - another legal issue)
Date: 5 May 1996 01:20:32 -0400
Message-ID: <4mhdr0$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (KE4ZNR)

Indeed, I am part of one of these networks...As a Carolinas Fire Page
member,
I am kept up to date on Fires, accidents, emergency situations, in not
only
my area but ALL over the USA!! For Local stuff, I even get the Freqs to
plug
into my scanner so that I do not miss any action...So, If you ask me if It
is
worth the monthy charge, I will say: Heck yes!!
Happy Scanning!
Marshall KE4ZNR
Proud Member: N. Carolina Tarheel Scanner/Shortwave Group
Proud Member: Carolinas Fire Page: CFP 714


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:26 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Ken Navarre)
Subject: Re: Peverts:can't believe
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 18:59:11 GMT

kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
: i can't believe some perverts listen in a cell/cordless calls!

Must've had a *very* sheltered life...
:)

Ken
--


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brad Steinman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: POCSAG Question
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 04:27:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4mhals$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4m84vl$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (ToledoMUG) wrote:

>I thought it was illegal to "decode" any scrambled transmission, and even
>though the data on POCSAG transmissions isn't encrypted, it's in digital
>form, which can't be decoded with a conventional scanner. Therefore, since
>it's technically an encoded transmission, it's illegal to decode it? I
>think I read this somewhere, but I may be mistaken.

>-Jim

Yes and No.   POCSAG is a protocol, not an encryption method.   There
is a difference.

But the ECPA does prohibit the reception and 'decoding' of the signal;
not because of an encryption issue, but just for the simple fact that
the signal is used for paging... (Thanks, Congress)

Brad N8ZRP
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:29 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: POCSAG Question
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 12:37:03 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m51i8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mb3i2$[e-mail]>
To: Bob <[e-mail]>

Bob wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> >> Is this what POCSAG sounds like?  Thanks...
> >
> >Yes.  There are simple POCSAG decoders that you can plug into your earphone
> >jack, then into a RS232 (serial) port on your PC.  Then you run a DOS progr
am
> >that will display the Alpha/Numeric messages that go out to ALL pagers on t
he
> >frequency you have tuned in.  You can display to screen, send to your print
er,
> >or save to an ASCII text file on your hard drive.  Some software allows you
> >to set alarms to signal you in the event of reception of particular pagers
> >your interested in if you know there CAP code.  Sometimes interesting, usua
lly
> >boring.  It is still legal to monitor "digital" pagers...but not "voice"
> > pagers.
> >
> >Bill Crocker
>
> Which software are you talking about. I don't like the PD200 software, so I
> would like to know about other programs.
>
> Cheers,
>
Bob:

It's software and hardware...called:  Message Trakker

$139.95 - $239.95 (depending of features)

Available direct at:  [phone], or...

Grove Enterprises, Inc.
[phone]
www.grove.net

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:29 1996
From: Matt Kubinski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO 2032
Date: 5 May 1996 02:02:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4mh26v$[e-mail]>

Looking for mods for RS PRO 2032



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-21 Crystals?
Date: 4 May 1996 21:28:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4mgi6e$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Summary: IF freqs, xtals through Radio Shack

In article <[e-mail]>,
Jeff Hutchinson  <[e-mail]> wrote:

    >Does anyone have crystals for the old PRO-21 scanner?
    >  It's a four-channel unit that covers 144-174mHz,
    > and 450-512mHz.  Does anyone know what the crystal fundamental
    > needs to be for reception of specific
    >frequencies?
    > I believe the receiver has a 10.7 mHz i.f.

The old PRO-21 has 10.7 and 0.455 MHz IFs.  See my column in
the current issue (May 1996) of Monitoring Times magazine for a
compendium of scanner IFs wich covers over 160 models.

The crystals required are usually 3rd overtone type,
but all you need do is visit any company owned Radio Shack
store and order the crystals.  Each store has a table of
frequencies commonly stocked at their parts depot.

It took about one week to receive my crystals in the mail.
They were $5 apiece at that time, but I don't know the current price.

Crystals for older Electra/Bearcat scanners with
a 10.8 MHz first IF can be ordered from the same source.
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             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (N5OFF)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: R7000 display
Date: 3 May 1996 18:03:45 -0400
Message-ID: <4mdvs1$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (N5OFF)

I think the capacitors in the display board a prone to fail.  This
happened on my IC-751.

Icom can sell you all of the caps.  You can change them all before sending
it to Icom, see if it fixes it.


Tom Marcotte
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Lafayette, LA, USA
Home of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ragin Cajuns


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff Woolsey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: R7000 display
Date: 6 May 1996 23:42:42 -0700
Message-ID: <4mmrd2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

The display on my R7000 started going out at random times about a year
ago.  Percussive maintenance usually fixed it, but the radio soon built
up a tolerance for this technique.  Eventually I went in and reheated
most of the connections on the flexible conductor ribbon that connects
the display to its driver board.  Apparently there had been a cold
solder joint or two.

As for the PM, the radio _is_ built like a tank, and still working fine.
--
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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dr. Arthur Pharter, PhD)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack: Impotent Managers told to quit playing on the Internet?
Date: 4 May 1996 02:12:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4meedq$[e-mail]>
References: <4m4f0i$[e-mail]> <4m9ojf$[e-mail]>

In article <4m9ojf$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...

jay vise <[e-mail]> wrote:

I used to enjoy browsing the dozens of postings on this group, and
bothers, pertaining to the myriad of problems with Radio Shack....However,
this type of posting seems to have dried up in the last six weeks or so.
-------------------------


What a shame.  It was good when impotent Radio Scat managers tried to justify
not only the Shack's stupid "we got answers" claim, but the fact that since
they worked 60 - 80 hours a week for 35K, they had self-actualized into
everything good on the planet.  When they got a small taste of reality, I.E.
told that only a idiot would work those hours for such a small salary, they
either took the information to heart, or papa Radio Shack, told his babies to
quit playing on the Internet....



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:35 1996
From: krsi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scrambling Audio?
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 15:57:35 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'm looking for a device for scrambling Audio from the radio station.
And a device in the reciver for descrambling the audio whithuot loosing
much quality. Any help to get?


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:36 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: SPECTRUM
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4me92l$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 5 May 1996 22:13:47 GMT

Michael Alexander ([e-mail]) wrote:

: The interface is dated and the database engine is not all that
: sophisticated. It does not give you, in my opinion, enough options for
: slicing and dicing the data. For example, if you want to find all of the
: state police freqs in a particular state, you must search county by
: county, rather than the entire state at one shot....

: I noted my relative dissatisfaction with the product in this forum a while
: back. I said something to the effect that the program did not give you
: adequate search abilities and that the interface was cheesy....

I'm glad you warned me because I was getting ready to buy one in the next
day or so.  Thanks.  Besides, have you tried their web page lately?  If
your Netscape hasn't crashed afterwards, you're lucky.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Subject: Steam Train Excursions.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 23:47:54 GMT



Just in case some of you out there are railfans......

There are some steam excursions scheduled in the next 2 weeks between
Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver BC.

On May 4, SP#4449 leaves Portland at 9:15am and arrives Seattle at 2:45pm.
(arrived around 3- 3:30pm)
On May 5, SP#4449 leaves Seattle at7:45am and arrives Vancouver at 1:45pm.

On May 8, SP#4449 and Royal Hudson #2860 leave Vancouver at 9:00 am and
          arrive Seattle at 3:00 pm.
On May 9  SP#4449 and Royal Hudson #2860 leave Seattle at 9:am and arrive
          Portland at 2:24 pm.

On May 13, #2860 departs Portland at 9:15 am and arrives Seattle at 2:24 pm.
On May 14, #2860 departs Seattle at 7:45 am and arrives Vancouver at 1:45 pm.

These excursions are part of the 100 year anniversary of Portland's Union
Station.  There is a railfair there May 10-12.

Now for the radio freqs:

BNSF between Portland and Centralia 161.100 mhz "Centralia South Dispatcher"
BNSF between Centralia and Tukwilla 161.415 mhz "Centralia North Dispatcher"
BNSF between Tukwilla and Interbay  161.160 mhz "Seattle Terminal Dispatcher"
BNSF between Interbay and Everett   161.100 mhz "Seattle East Dispatcher"
BNSF between Everett and Blaine     161.250 mhz "Seattle Branch Dispatcher"?

There are phone patches on the following freqs.
160.260 mhz, 160.620 mhz, 160.665 mhz, and 161.130 mhz.

More info can be found at the Friends of 4449 Home Page.

        http://www.aracnet.com/~larrymil

Kerwin

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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Blake Bowers)
Date: 05 May 96 10:43:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: The Answer to Glenn Hanse
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


 Pj> The following post was taken directly from a usenet archive. Mr.
 Pj> Hansen recently re-posted a document of mine that was of a personal
 Pj> nature, so he undoubtedly will not mind this. If anyone doubts the
 Pj> veracity of the following, the original document may be easily found by
 Pj> searching the rec.radio.swap archive.


 > *#*#*#*Looking for young GAY amateurs!!*#*#*#*

You, Pjb, are a unmitigated bastard.

You know this post did not originate from Glen.

A word for word identical message recently appeared in a number of
groups, under another name, and callsign.

You have changed enough to give the appearance of coming from Glen, but
you know that it did not.

You should be ashamed.

Guess this really shows your true colors.

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| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:40 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: The Pres is coming, the Pres is coming ..
Date: 6 MAY 96 15:48:25 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mjgf5$[e-mail]>

In a previous article, [e-mail] (HH357) wrote:
->Once the Pres. has "wheels down", almost all your usual SS freqs will go
->totally silent.   The Pres. Limo freq, will go from clear to encrypted.
->About the only thing a scanner will tell you is that he's in town.
->The time to listen to ss is when he's not in town.
->          .
      Actually, The SS freqs. will not go totally silent. You will hear
their encrypted transmissions; it will simply sound like static.
Your best bet to follow the action will be to listen to the regular police
freqs. of the towns the Prez visits since it is doubtful any of these will
be coded. Especially try the police aux. channels, ch.2, ch.3, etc. if they
have them instead of the normal dispatch channel. Here is where you will find
out whats going on as the PD will be involved. Also check your area State Pol.
,
especially while he is travelling.
Airport police or security can also be good.
Have fun,
Phil


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:41 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UHF antenna question
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 07:37:19 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mj6i4$[e-mail]> <4mjkri$[e-mail]>
To: "Glenn E. Little" <[e-mail]>

Glenn E. Little wrote:
> You cannot cut a cellular antenna to work on UHF.
> The cellular antenna is at 860 MHz abiut 1/2  the length that
> you need.  No matter how much you cut it you cannot make it longer.
>
> 73
> Glenn Little
> WB4UIV

No, he probably can since most cell antennas are co-linear with a loading
coil in the middle. I've only seen about 1 in 100 cell antennas that
are 1/4 wave. If its a 5/8 over a 1/2 etc, he might have enough to make a
1/4 on UHF. But it means trashing a good cell antenna. Better off to buy
a new UHF antenna.

John

VE3OBP
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and Broadcast Engineering Page:
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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:42 1996
From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 03:22:29 GMT
Distribution: all
Message-ID: <4mmfr7$[e-mail]>
References: <4m0kt8$[e-mail]> <4m17kq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Dr. Pepper) wrote:

>In article <4m17kq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (JBerszoner)
 writes:
>>From: [e-mail] (JBerszoner)
>>Subject: Re: United Airlines Scannner Rules
>>Date: 28 Apr 1996 21:56:42 -0400

>>Beg to differ. Has been my experience, that scanner usage really depends
>>on the a/c captain's pefceprtion. Some pilots allow it, others
>>don't....even on the same airline. If in doubt, don't use it.

>Is there anyone out there more confused about this thread than I am????
>Geeeeezzzzzzz!!!!!!!


Well, no, you said on the a/c captain's pefceprtion, that could be but allow a
lso for rule 238s which states that the anti matter rules may also be in effec
t.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:42 1996
Date: 6 May 1996 09:03:06 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Hugh Duff)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Want R/S 49 MHz talkies.


Looking for 1 or 2 Radio Shack 49 MHz FM walkie talkies for an
experiment...ie..TRC-501,505,509 or similar.

Please reply by e-mail.  [e-mail]

Thanks,
Hugh Duff  VA3TO  Toronto


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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:44 1996
From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wanted: Fallon NAS Freqs
Date: Tue, 07 May 96 09:15:59 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ml4nl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4ml4nl$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Charles Pringle" writes:

Hi Charles,

> I am travelling to the area next week and would like a current list of
> airfield and range frequenices for Fallon.  Will trade Buckley ANGB and
> local range frequencies if desired.  Thanks.

My DOD suppliment gives:-

Fallon NAS
Ground:    382.80
Clearance: 271.50
Tower:     340.20, 119.25, 134.10
Approach:  236.60, 284.30 (ATIS ?) 360.20, 119.25, 126.20

Not sure about current range frequencies but "Desert Control" for
aircraft i/b & o/b Fallon Target use 263.60

Fallon Municipal:
122.10, 122.80

All the best


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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:47:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (CW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why 800 MHz push?
Date: 3 May 1996 00:35:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4mbkc3$[e-mail]>
References: <4l16fc$[e-mail]> <4l6ju3$[e-mail]> <4lb1bn$[e-mail]> <4llfrk$[e-mail]>

In article <4llfrk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...

>>Are there salespeople who are un-necessarily pushing new radio technology
>>(including 800 MHz and trunking)? Likely so.

Just think, in 5 or 10 years, everyone will have migrated to 800 or 900mHz and
 30-50
will be vacant.

C.W.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: "CB-Scanner ??"
Date: 3 May 1996 18:56:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4mdksf$[e-mail]>
References: <4md31q$[e-mail]>

Ralph P. (internet:[e-mail]) wrote:
: Although this is not a "shortwave" topic, I'm posting here
: because this newsgroup information pool seems to run deep.
: Anyway,
: I don't know if it exists, but I'm looking for a "CB-Scanner".
: Features would include: 1)Ability to scan and transmit the 40
: CB channels.2) Scan the 25-1300 MHz (less cellular et al ...)
: 3) Handheld type size 4) programmable200 channel memeory.
: Basically, I want to radio for automobile use that has
: transmit capability in an emergency, along with scanning
: capability for weather, road conditions, police etc...
: without purchasing a CB, scanner, and cellular phone. Any
: suggestions? or is this wishful thinking?
I've seen a CB someplace that scans the weather frequencies, but nothing
even close to approaching what you are looking for.  Even if something
like this was on the market, it would probably be cheaper to buy the
components seperately.

tim gueguen [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: "Courier" - VoA seaborne radio station
Date: 5 May 1996 06:24:52 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4mhhjk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Richard Buckby ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Hello Folks, (especially "old timers")

:         The note elsewhere on this newsgroup about things that you miss
: on short wave from "the good old days" started me thinking of the days
: when VoA relays would announce their location before the old "Columbia
: the Gem of the Ocean" (I think!) signature tune would start the next
: programme.

:         One former VoA relay that really fascinated me was the seaborne
: radio station on the coastguard cutter "Courier" moored I think off one
: of the Greek islands.  According to the WRTH in those days it had at
: least two medium power short wave transmitters plus a medium wave unit.

:         I have always thought of a "cutter" as a very small vessel, not
: much more than a large launch in fact, but maybe an American cutter is
: somewhat bigger than our diddy British ones!

:         I was wondering how large short wave aerial arrays could be
: accomodated on a small ship.   Does anyone have any information on the
: Courier - its history, technical details etc.?  I think its functions
: were taken over eventually by a shore based relay station on Rhodes, but
: we are talking about the late 1950's and my ramdom access memory is
: getting VERY random these days!  (I am 52 today!)

:         All information gratefully received.

:                 73,  Richard  (G3VGW)  Ambergate, Derbyshire, UK
I don't know anything about this station, but the term cutter is
generally used to refer in the States to U.S. Coast Guard ships, some of
which are frigate or destroyer sized.

tim gueguen [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:20 1996
From: "Mark J. Fine" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: "Skyking"- question
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 11:52:13 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: person11 <[e-mail]>

person11 wrote:
> I often hear the (military?) callsign of "Sky King" and would like to
> know what type of aircraft or activity is associated with it.  The

This is a part of the early warning preparedness activity of the USAF,
basically "checking in."  Had it been an actual emergency (and
hopefully we never will), you would hear a much different message.

73,

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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nick Marsh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: "Skyking"- question
Date: 6 May 1996 08:41:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4mkdv0$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, person11 <[e-mail]> sa
ys:
>
>I often hear the (military?) callsign of "Sky King" and would like to
>know what type of aircraft or activity is associated with it.  The
>callsign is usually used in this manner:
>
>"Sky King, Sky King, do not answer.  alpha, foxtrot, 2,7, lima" etc.
>
>This is usually repeated 3 times then followed by a message.
>
>Any information appreciated.
>
>Al

Hi Al, this is a broadcast used by the U.S. Air Force, I used to send them
back when I was an air/ground radio operator. I believe the intent was to send
an instruction or test message to SAC aircraft that monitor the GHFS
frequencies. I remember when things were really hot in Vietnam some nights
we sent a bunch, other nights were just a regular scheduled broadcast.

The person on the receiving end presumably could de-code it to mean something
and to be sure it was an accurate message an authenicator followed that had to
be looked up in some top secret code book. I don't even know if they still
use the same callsign but "LOOKING GLASS" was the SAC airborne command post.
There was always a cp bird in the air 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Since the end of the cold war I'm sure they have cut back. There are some book
s
advertised in Popular Communications that give all the freqs and what some
of the traffic is about.

Hope this helps...

Nick
WB4SQI


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Johnson)
Date: 04 May 96 12:21:48
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: 12005 kHz/Asian
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Who is the broadcaster using 12005 kHz with a sign on at 0800 UTC and continui
ng through 0900 UTC with another Asian language program?  It sounds as if it m
ight be from a Southeast Asian country other than Japan or China.  A male anno
uncer with Southeast Asian style music is heard between 0800 and 0900 UTC.  Mu
sic includes metal drums and a wood flute weith a YL singing off-key (almost l
ike it might be Chinese but not quite).  Just before 0900 UTC there was a YL s
inger with a more western flavored song followed at  0900 UTC by a YL announce
r over a seelection by the group "Shadowfax."  The language of the transmissio
n going into the 0900 UTC hour was different than the previous hour.  There wa
s also a lot of reverb (echo) in the voices.  Thanks for your help inadvance..
.  Happy Monitoring...Brian.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (S. Sinha)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: All India Radio Homepage - Announcement
Date: 6 May 1996 17:49:19 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4mle2v$[e-mail]>

Reproduced from misc.news.southasia
----
      New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) All India Radio (AIR) entered the
computer age today by joining the internet, enabling users
anywhere in the world to access air news just by the flick of
button.
      The experimental pilot service launched on May 2 would
be regularised before polling ends for the 1996 general
elections. This would allow access to poll results almost as
fast as they are announced by air.
      Intitially, air news would be available on the internet
in text form as the broadcasting service would be putting in
its own page on the internet. These  news items would be
updated once everyday.
       But from May 8, results of the 1996 general election
would be given out and updated by the hour till almost all the
results are declared.
       The address for accessing air information service on
the internet would be -  http://air.kode.net

-------


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:24 1996
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (George L. Hiscox)
Subject: Re: FS: Hammarlund SP-600 3 each!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m440h$n6j$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 01:16:45 GMT

Joe Pfeifer <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I have 3 Hammarlund SP-600 receivers for sale. Also a B&W T368E
>Transmitter. For more Information:
>
>Joe Pfeifer
>[e-mail]
Is this another one of those deals where if you have to ask how much it is the
n
you can't afford it?



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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeremy Boot)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: G4NJH Pages
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 18:18:53 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

The local server programme which processes forms has thrown a wobbly
this weekend, so if I've missed anyone's messages, please be patient.

        http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/

The pages are still functioning fine however and have been recently
updated. If you haven't visited yet, do please drop by.

73 de
Jeremy G4NJH
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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Duane Allred)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Grundig Satellite 900
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 08:30:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4mhott$[e-mail]>

Hi:

        Does anyone know when this will be available and what the US $$ will
be??



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:26 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: Randall Hollister <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Grundig YB 400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 00:33:56 GMT
References: <[e-mail]>

Tom Turnbull wrote:
>
> Does anyone have any polite suggestions for what I might put in the
> 3.5mm jack aerial socket of my Grundig YB 400.
>
> Is it OK to solder a long wire to the centre pin? Do I need an ATU of
> some kind?
>
> Or should I fork out the 16.95 UK pound my local dealer wants for a
> "portable" aerial?
>
> I want to see if I can improve reception on some of the weaker signals.


Tom:

I have a YB400 and it came with a long wire antenna reel for the SW bands.  Se
ems to improve reception
dramatically over the built-in telescopic.


Randy Hollister
Pittsburgh, PA


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:28 1996
From: "Benjamin D. Hall" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S-38
Date: Fri, 03 May 1996 06:21:57 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4lubb1$[e-mail]>
To: Robert Robertson <[e-mail]>

Robert Robertson wrote:
>
> Anyone know what this radio is worth, in mint condition with manual.
> Thanks for info. KE6BGO

Hi Robert...  Honestly, it is worth what someone is willing to pay for it...
I have seen
less than perfect S-38's of different suffixes go for $20 each.  I paid about
that for my S-38B
with lots of case rust and bad paint, but it was complete and working, and had
 been partially
recapped.

So in mint condition, I'd estimate about $40.  But then again, you could find
someone willing to
pay much more.

73,
Ben

--
===================================================
+         Benjamin D. Hall, Houston Texas         +
+  [e-mail]   [e-mail]  +
===================================================




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:29 1996
From: Tom Medlin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Help! (newbie)
Date: 5 May 1996 22:07:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4mj8q6$[e-mail]>
References: <4miudf$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

The spectrum is full between 3.5 and 29 mhz. just hook up any antenna and
tune around. you will hear ham radio operators just above 3.5, 7, 14, and
28 mhz.  there are time signals on wwv at 2.5, 5, and 10 mhz. in between
all of this you should hear many other signals.   please take a look at my
web site and you can see a picture of my ham shack. it at
http://www.cris.com/~tcmedlin      good luck tom, wa5kub



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Help: I want to recieve Radio singles from Britan!!!!!
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 08:06:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4mhgn3$[e-mail]>

Hi,

I am wanting to buy a device to recive radio stations from overseas
(uk in general)  I am in WInnipeg Canada.    Is this posible? if so
what kind of device do i need?  If anyone can help me i will be very
thankful.   I do not know anything about shortwave so I need some help
from someone who does.

Please email me at
[e-mail]

Thank you.
Rick Magnuson



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (TTMDOC)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Kiwa Pocket Loop
Date: 5 May 1996 20:44:07 -0400
Message-ID: <4mji0n$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (TTMDOC)

Does anyone know how to hook the Kiwa Pocket Loop  to any radio?  I have
tried several, especially Sony 7600G.  There is no apparent effect on the
received signal with any of the suggested hookups.  Maybe I don't have the
right connections to the radio.  Am I not understanding something?


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:31 1996
From: "Denes S. Varady" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Leaking batteries....HELP!
Date: 4 May 1996 22:45:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4mgmlm$[e-mail]>
References: <4m2rl6$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (David allan Boucher) wrote:
>Ok, ok...I blew it...  I left batteries in my Grundig.
[e-mail] (David allan Boucher) wrote:
>Ok, ok...I blew it...  I left batteries in my Grundig.
>
>And they started to leak...
>

What MAKE were they? What TYPE? ["alkaline"; "heavy duty" or what?]

I have never seen a leaky Eveready alkaline!

I MEAN alkaline batts..  WHY would anyone use anything else [maybe NiCads..]??

Please tell us, thanks:
--

Denes S. Varady,  N3NV




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Geiger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Leaking batteries....Help!
Date: Wed, 01 May 1996 17:24:19 GMT
Message-ID: <31879dd9.5972983@news>
References: <4m3n1g$[e-mail]>

On 30 Apr 1996 00:31:44 GMT, [e-mail] (Daniel
Grunberg) wrote:

>[e-mail] (David allan Boucher) said:
>
>> What does one do when the batteries leak in a radio?  Can it be
>> used  anymore?
>>
>>  DAVE IN BOSTON - (E-Mail: [e-mail])
>
>Sorry about that, Dave.  This *might* help.
>
>Try making a solution of a cup of water and a tablespoon of baking
>soda.  *CAREFULLY* swab the leaked-on area with Q-tips that have
>been soaked in the solution.  Then swab again with _plain_ water.
>*CAREFULLY* dry the receiver with a fan, or better yet a hair
>blower set to low heat.  Install fresh
>batteries and hope for the best.
>
>Good luck.
>--
>Dan Grunberg    Kensington, Maryland   USA

Unless the batteries are alkaline type.  The battery manufacturers
recommend using a solution of  50 percent water and 50 percent white
vinegar (vinegar is approximately 5 percent acetic acid).  Use this
solution in place of the baking soda solution above.  I have cleaned
several devices using this method.

Ed Geiger, [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: MFJ shortwave mobile converter
Date: 4 MAY 96 19:06:51
Message-ID: <4mgo1k$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have experience with this converter?  How do you like it?

thanks,
Ken


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (J.Tedford/N Hawthorne)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Monitor Times vs POP Comm
Date: 5 May 1996 14:24:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4midnb$[e-mail]>
References: <4m92hg$[e-mail]>

>   [e-mail] (Brian Boulden) writes:
>  Of the two which magazine, Monitoring times or Popular Communications
>  .... Which one has the most up to date information ? Does anyone know
>  what the lead time is for each  ?
>
>  Thanks
>  Brian
>
>  --
>  Brian Boulden at [e-mail]
>  Fairfield, California 94533

Monitoring Times is far and away the better publication.  POPCOM is a mess; th
e 2-page pull-out
shortwave listing they have each month is pretty useless.  They run a more com
prehensive listing 4
times a year (spring, summer, fall, winter) but it's not very accurate.  MT's
lengthy SW listings aren;t
always accurate either, but it's better that anything POPCOM has ever put out.
  MT also seems to have
more focus on radio monitoring in its columns and regular features.  POPCOM th
rows in too much
extranous crap like a regular column on telephones.

 But if it's lurid covers of macho cops and military stuff you're after, POPCO
M is the way to go...

Fact is, no mass-market publicaton can really give you up to date, accurate in
formation on what's on
SW.  For that, you have to rely more on other sources:  DX shows, some club bu
lletins, and the Internet.

Jim


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:35 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Monitor Times vs POP Comm
Date: Sat, 04 May 96 21:45:05 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m92hg$[e-mail]>  <[e-mail]>


Absolutely ditto.

David, WA7ZYQ



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Charles P. Crawford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Muzak on Shortwave?
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 17:03:29 +0100
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mhh9f$[e-mail]>

In article <4mhh9f$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (CHRISTOPHER T
NICHOLS) wrote:

> Does anyone know if Muzak can be heard on shortwave? If so, what
> frequency?

Muzak is often usually a sub carrier of a local FM station. The Muzak
company provides a receiver for the broadcast to be used in stores, etc.
So, no, I don't think you ever find it on shortwave.

I can't imagine why you'd want it on shortwave anyway.

Charlie

--
   "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now."
                                          B. Dylan


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul H Robinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Muzak on Shortwave?
Date: 7 May 1996 18:42:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4mo5i0$[e-mail]>
References: <4mh78p$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Paul H Robinson)


CHRISTOPHER T NICHOLS ([e-mail]) writes:
> Does anyone know if you can listen to Muzak on shortwave? Or is there
> any music like it on shortwave. If so, please tell me which frequencies.


Why would you want to  listen to "supermarket" music on a shortwave radio.
 Stick to the A and P if you want muzak.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:38 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.info
Message-ID: <4mdd3l$[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail] (Ralph Brandi)
Subject: NASWeb for May
Date: 3 May 1996 11:43:33 -0500

From: [e-mail] (Ralph Brandi)
Subject: NASWeb for May
Date: 3 May 1996 11:43:33 -0500
Organization: MCSNet Services
Message-ID: <4mdd3l$[e-mail]>

NASWeb, the web site of the North American Shortwave Association, now
contains selected articles from the upcoming May edition of our club
publication, The Journal.  The articles previewed on the web site this
month include a new column, "Adrian Peterson's Diary".  The column,
written by the longtime DXer and staffer at Adventist World Radio,
focuses on interesting historical aspects of the radio hobby.  Items
are excerpted from AWR's "Wavescan" program, airing on many stations
worldwide.

Also this month, we include Skip Arey's reviews of some books he picked
up at the 9th annual Winter SWL Fest in Kulpsville, Pennsylvania, in
"Listener's Library", and our "International Band Loggings" column,
edited by Wallace Treibel, covering loggings made by club members from
5900 kHz on up.

NASWeb is available at <http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/html/naswa/>.
--
Ralph Brandi  [e-mail]  [e-mail]  http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/

NASWA home page: http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/html/naswa/
ANARC home page: http://www.anarc.org/


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: New HCJB 'net domain name
Date: 5 May 1996 02:00:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4mh246$[e-mail]>

I just heard on DXPL that hcjb's new internet domain name is "hcjb.org.ec". So
,
you can send mail to "[e-mail]".

(Actually, according to my name server, "hcjb.org.ec" is an alias for
"hcjb.com.ec", but that might not be the case in a few months. Similarly,
"ftp.hcjb.org.ec" is an alias for "ftp.hcjb.com.ec".)


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WARNING
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Telecommunications Act of 1996:
Henry Hyde
James Exon
Slade Gorton.
William Clinton



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: NEW Sony (ICF-SW40) appears in latest J&R Music Catalog
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 22:14:42 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Chuck Maddox) wrote:

> Howdy,
>
> Just recieved the latest J&R catalog.  So, as usual, I quickly turn to the
> Shortwave reciever page (17) and there is a new Sony radio listed
> (ICF-SW40) that I have never seen before much less heard mentioned here,
> the proverbial pulse of what's new in our wonderful hobby.
>
>
> Now a request...  Has anyone else heard anything else about this set?  Or
> for that matter any other new Sony (or other manufacturer's) set's?
>

Peter Morgan was kind enough to send me the following reply directly:

pm> From: Peter Morgan <[e-mail]>:
pm> Subject: Re: NEW Sony (ICF-SW40) appears in latest J&R Music Catalog
pm> Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 16:15:45 +0100
pm>
pm> There was a review of this (and a similar cost set from Grundig,
pm> the Yacht Boy 360) a week ago on R Netherlands. If you have
pm> RealAudio, or a web browser, you can hear details by following
pm> these links:-
pm>
pm> see http://homepages.enterprise.net/nagrom/radio.htm
pm>
pm> RA :-
pm>  follow audio link marked "here" (I'll change it I think!)
pm>  and look out for R Netherlands/ Media Network
pm>
pm> Browser :-
pm>  follow link to R Netherlands and look for Media Network
pm>  then check for SW40 - they had it last week on their
pm>  first page, but it might now have been moved to be in
pm>  their reviews selection.
pm>
pm>
pm> If you have only read/write access to Usenet news, I'll see about
pm> getting the text for you. 73, Peter Morgan
pm>
pm> --
pm> North Wales... previously Brighton...
pm> http://www.ultranet.com/~pgm/radio.htm

I just thought that I would pass it along...

Chuck -- N9NON


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:41 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail] (Scott Gennari)
Subject: NPR in Puerto Rico?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 1996 02:26:52 GMT

Hi everyone,

A friend in Pueto Rico mentioned he missed hearing National Public
Radio's All Things Considered and Car Talk since he moved there
from Miami a couple years ago. Anyone know if any FM stations
in Puerto Rico carry NPR? It's too bad no US SW station carries NPR
programming.

Although this is slightly off context, but what about SCPC audio
subcarriers? Do any of the TVRO satellite carry NPR? I doubt my
friend in Puerto Rico has a TVRO setup but it's better than nothing.

Thanks,
Scott Gennari

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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:42 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail] (Scott Gennari)
Subject: Re: Radio Havanna & Ping Yong
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m17eu$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 1996 22:51:44 GMT

MPayne2978 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Has anyone else been able to pick up Radio Ping Yong from North Korea?  I
: can pick up there transmission at 4pm Pacific Daylight Time on 13650.

Radio Pyongyang is a relativey easy catch for me.

0400 0450 NKore 11335,13760,15130 Am
0400 0450 NKore 15180,15230,17765 SEAs
0600 0650 NKore 15180,15230 SEAs
0700 0750 NKore 15340,17765 SEAs
0800 0850 NKore 15180,15230 SEAs
1100 1150 NKore 6576,9977,11825 Am
1300 1350 NKore 13760,15230 Am
1300 1350 NKore 9345,11740 Eu
1300 1350 NKore 9640,13760,15430 SEAs
1500 1550 NKore 9325,13785 Eu
1500 1550 NKore 9640,9977 ME/Af
1700 1750 NKore 9325,13785 Eu
1700 1750 NKore 9640,9977 ME/Af
2000 2050 NKore 6576,9345 Eu
2000 2050 NKore 9640,9977 ME/Af
2300 2350 NKore 11700,13650 Am

I've had best reception with the 0400 and 1100 transmissions here in Hawaii
and imagine the reception will be comparable in western USA. I even remember
hearing the 1100 UTC transmission in Washington DC a couple years back.

I only can hear Havanna until about 0200 UTC when it starts fading out.

Scott Gennari

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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Kiribati
Date: 4 May 1996 22:26:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4mglhq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Brian Johnson ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Does anyone know if Radio Kiribati on Tarawa is currently using 9825 kHz
: aroun 0600 to near 0730 UTC?  I may have heard them late last night and
: early this morning.  I'm not sure though.  Heard what sounded like BBC
: World Service news on the hour at 0600 followed by a female announcer
: and three country gospel tunes.  Also heard a strong signal from what
: could have been Radio Golos Rossii come up at 0715 UTC almost wiping out
: the other signal.  Is there a religious station broadcasting on 9825
: as well?  Thanks for your input.  Happy Monitoring...Brian.

I think it's possible you may have heard Kiribati, from what I have been
told by Tony Jones, head monitor of Passport to World Band Radio.  As I
mentioned on my show recently, Tony heard Kiribati from his location in
Paraguay well before their longtime s/on of 0600, and they had a relay of
BBCWS news at 0600.  I'm not sure about a religious station on 9825, but
judging from other details you supplied, Kiribati sounds possible.
Congratulations (I hope)!

73--
Marie Lamb
Host and Producer, DXing with Cumbre
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (MICHAEL WILLIAM TENCZAR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Shack DX 390 SW AM LW reception Problem
Date: 5 May 1996 18:40:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4mismd$[e-mail]>


Hello everyone:

I am having trouble with my DX 390 radio. The FM portion works fine, but
the SW, AM and Longwave portions receive no stations, or very weak.
Even the AM broadcast band is effected. The normally real strong stations
come in at S1 or less.  Most of the time I  just get static.  Is this
a typical problem with this receiver, or is it just my receiver?
Radio Shack is fixing my receiver since it is under an extended warranty.
The salesman says this problem is not typical.
--
Life is like a box of Chocolate... Your never know what you will get.
                                Forest Gump


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:45 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail] (David Feustel)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack DX 390 SW AM LW reception Problem
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mismd$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 13:21:13 GMT

Zachary Babayco ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4mismd$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (MICHAEL WILLIAM
TENCZAR) writes:
: >
: >Hello everyone:
: >
: >I am having trouble with my DX 390 radio. The FM portion works fine, but
: >the SW, AM and Longwave portions receive no stations, or very weak.
: >Even the AM broadcast band is effected. The normally real strong stations
: >come in at S1 or less.  Most of the time I  just get static.  Is this
: >a typical problem with this receiver, or is it just my receiver?
: >Radio Shack is fixing my receiver since it is under an extended warranty.
: >The salesman says this problem is not typical.

: No problems here.  I got my DX-390 yesterday, and so far I've been able
: to get quite a few stations in - AM, shortwave, some hams, etc.  You
: might want to make sure that you're not scanning with the BFO on, and
: that the AM Narrow/Wide switch is set to Wide.  That setup seems to work
: best for me.

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

Are you by chance living close to a TV, FM or AM transmitter tower?
A very strong signal can cause the radio to lose sensitivity.

--
[e-mail]
Dave Feustel            N9MYI - NRA Life
Fort Wayne, IN          For PGP Public Key, finger [e-mail]
219-483-1857            Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Shaffer, Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Shack DX 390 SW AM LW reception Problem
Date: Mon, 6 May 96 19:38:18
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mismd$[e-mail]>


In article <4mismd$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (MICHAEL WILLIAM TE
NCZAR) writes:
> I am having trouble with my DX 390 radio. The FM portion works fine, but
> the SW, AM and Longwave portions receive no stations, or very weak.
> Even the AM broadcast band is effected. The normally real strong stations
> come in at S1 or less.  Most of the time I  just get static.  Is this
> a typical problem with this receiver, or is it just my receiver?
> Radio Shack is fixing my receiver since it is under an extended warranty.
> The salesman says this problem is not typical.
  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

It hasn't happened to mine yet, but from what I've seen on the newsgroup
over the years, the problem *is* typical.  It results from static electricity
blowing out the first field-effect transistor in the RF section.  It's about
a $0.99 part, so it's good you're not paying them to put it in.

--
 *  From the disk of: | [e-mail]      | "there's a hell of
 Jim Shaffer, Jr.     |                            //  | a good universe
 37 Brook Street      | Watch this space:         //   | next door; let's go"
 Montgomery, PA 17752 | sig under construction \\//    |     (e.e. cummings)


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:47 1996
From: Padgett <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Roberts R809
Date: 4 May 1996 22:17:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4mgl24$[e-mail]>

While on vacation I picked up a Roberts R-809 and am trying to figure out
what the difference between this and the Sangean 808 (aside from being a
*lot* less expensive). Had been looking for something that could tune 455
khz and 10.700 Mhz with 1 kc granularity (don't ask) which left out a
number of more modern possibilities. Passport lists a R-808 as a Sangean
clone but not an R-809. Panel layout appears identical.

Also would like to know what AM antennas are appropriate - manual says to
use 15m longwire attached to a male 1/8" minature phone plug.

--
                      A. Padgett Peterson, P.E.
                Totally Obsessed with TransOceanics
               Who Cares About Lawyers, I Own A Judge
                   KW-26s Make Good Room Heaters
                         We Also Walk Dogs




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (George)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,sci.electronics,rec.radio.pirates
Subject: Re: Seattle Quake Story At Ham Radio Online
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 13:28:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4mia6i$[e-mail]>
References: <4mdd58$[e-mail]>


Why.They were not needed at that time.No one was killed.No phone lines
were down.Government radio was working just fine.
SO why?????

[e-mail] (Ed Mitchell) wrote:

>The 5.4 Seattle earthquake knocked out telephone and cellular communications
>systems, probably due to excessive call attempts. Amateur radio ARES and RACE
S
>nets went into operation immediately following the earthqauke.

>A complete story is now available at Ham Radio Online at
>http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm

>As are the start of May 1996 articles.

>Please come visit, its free and free of ads!
>
>------------------------
>Ed (KF7VY) and Kim (N7VPL) Mitchell
>personal email to [e-mail]
>Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free! at
>http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm





From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:49 1996
From: Don Skidmore <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,sci.electronics,rec.radio.pirates
Subject: Re: Seattle Quake Story At Ham Radio Online
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 16:44:13 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mdd58$[e-mail]> <4mia6i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
To: Zachary Babayco <[e-mail]>

Zachary Babayco wrote:
>
> In article <4mia6i$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (George) writes:
>
> >[e-mail] (Ed Mitchell) wrote:
> >
> >>The 5.4 Seattle earthquake knocked out telephone and cellular communicatio
ns
> >>systems, probably due to excessive call attempts. Amateur radio ARES and R
ACES
> >>nets went into operation immediately following the earthqauke.
> >
> >Why.They were not needed at that time.No one was killed.No phone lines
> >were down.Government radio was working just fine.
> >SO why?????
> >
>
> Didn't you read *any* of his message?  He said that the quake *KNOCKED
> OUT TELEPHONE AND CELLUAR PHONES*.  Govt. radio would have been just a *tad*
> overloaded at the time, so they probably needed and welcomed the help of
> ARES and RACES.  Also, you said that 'nobody was killed.'  With
> communications down, HOW WERE THEY SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT???
>
> --
> [e-mail]
> [e-mail]

Well--
I was there.  There were a few isolated outages for a short period, and some
delayed dial tones (People calling each other to ask "What was that?!". I turn
ed
on my monitor--it was actually relatively quiet.

I'm really glad hams are available to help.  They perform extremely valuable
services during emergencies.  This one was more in the nature of one hell
of a wake-up call rather than a catastrophe (except for a small number of
folks who did have serious damage).

I thought the account was a bit overblown under the circumstances.

Just my $.02

Don
Bellevue, WA


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:51 1996
From: "john p. sumner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Shortwave through the years:the good and bad
Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 10:46:18 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4megoi$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Sat, 4 May 1996, Ray Woodward wrote:
> Oh I don't know, IMHO some of the best comedy shows in the world go out
> via WWCR ...
>
>
> "WWCR home of comedy, so good - its almost surreal ..."
>
  You also forgot WRNO ON SAT NITES










--
John P. Sumner
[e-mail]
shortwave lives
please dont let it
die.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Klaus Floer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Shortwave through the years:the good and bad
Date: 4 May 1996 17:05:52 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4mg2pg$[e-mail]>
References: <4megoi$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Being from Europe, I would like to report a change that has taken place
there and that made DXing a lot more fun. Beginning in the 1990s,a lot of
commercial medium wave stations left the air for financial reasons. The
result wa that many low power stations became audible in that part of the
world.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:53 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail] (Scott Gennari)
Subject: Re: SW Freq. ONLY news group?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ls6vr$[e-mail]> <4m315l$[e-mail]> <4m3kfd$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 23:24:36 GMT

Joel Rubin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4m315l$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
: >
: >You guys are great but boy are you chatty!  My box is filled almost every
: >day.  Is there a news group of SWL frequencies only -- without all the
: >debate and coversation?

I beleive that's part of the overlooked rec.radio.info newgroup.
It's mostly announcements concerning DX/HAM/Solar reports but
in theory should contain frequency/program schedules. This
newsgroup is moderated so the chatter is kept to a minumum.

So folks, if you post a freq schedule to rec.radio.shortwave,
then cross post it to rec.radio.info also. I often forget to
do this as well. Some of the broadcasters post ro r.r.i but
many of the freq schedules that show up on r.r.s do not get
posted on r.r.i.

For the most part, I troll r.r.s for frequency schedules and
once in a while read other "chatter".

Aloha,
Scott

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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:55 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 09:11:01 GMT-0930
Reply-To: Nicholas Bluhm <[e-mail]>
From: Nicholas Bluhm <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: VOA's Communications World: web site

Well, I tried it on the weekend (from Adelaide, South Australia) via
a 28.8K modem. Certainly it takes several minutes to Load that large
picture - although VOA do provide a text-only alternative. Still, a
smaller picure would probably be better. Certainly the RealAudio
facility works well. I tried one of the Newscasts as well as
Communications World without problems.

Cheers,
Nicholas
--
Nicholas M. Bluhm
Adelaide, South Australia
Drake R8A + grounded lead-in, 30m inverted L

> [e-mail] (Joel Rubin) wrote:
>
> >Has anyone tried testing that site from an outside connection? Of course, y
ou
>
> >backbone in the U.S. I'd hate to think what the speed would be from Europe
or
> >East Asia!
>
> First screen with 147K picture took around 100 seconds...
> I think a thumbnail would be better !!  But it was OK here
> (0815 GMT :-)  Similar time when I chose Programs.
>
> MMaybe changing from big GIFs to .JPGs would help,
> but I guess a few (old) browsers cannot handle them.
>
> One thing which could assist potential listeners is to
> show the file sizes of downloadable audio files on the
> Gopher menu.  I'm downloading the RA file right now,
> and have so far received 250 Kb but don't know how
> much to expect.  I have plenty of disk space free, but
> would still like to know if it is a 1 Mb or 5 Mb file :-)
> (it just finished - around 450 Kb)
>
>
> If you want to skip the graphics and get down to
> the audio - add a bookmark of...
>    http://www.voa.gov/programs/audio/audio.html
>
> Incidentally, playing the file is OK, too - but on my 14.4
> modem I cannot both download and play ...
>
> 73 from Peter   in North Wales, EUROPE...
>


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: VOA's Communications World: What ever happened to KTRK?
Date: 3 May 1996 18:26:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4mdj5c$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>May 4/5 on VOA's Communications World
>
>--   VOA introduces its World Wide Web site --
>     http://www.voa.gov.  It include RealAudio files of VOA
>     audio, including Communications World.

Has anyone tried testing that site from an outside connection? Of course, you
have a text-only page, but I found my self downloading close-to-200K graphics
files at 200 or 300 bytes/second. Granted, I'm only using a 14.4K modem, but
when you get data at 200 or 300 bytes/second, the modem ain't the problem--it'
s
the network. And, I'm on a major IAP on a major node of the Internet
backbone in the U.S. I'd hate to think what the speed would be from Europe or
East Asia!



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:57 1996
From: Wildey Johnson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: What Antenna Length for Sony 2010
Date: Sat, 4 May 96 12:58:45 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

  I like to listen to WHRI in the afternoons on the 31m band
(9495 Khz).  A 1/4 wavelength at this frequency is 24.58 feet.  I
use a 24 foot wire antenna with no ground at this time.  The
antenna is in the spare bedroom strung around the inside door
frame of the closet.  Afternoon reception has been poor (probably
due to the atmospheric conditions).

  I plan to extend the antenna into the attic.  If I stay with
the 24 foot wire, very little of the antenna will be in the
attic.  So am thinking of a longer antenna.  What length??

  From what I read, 24.58'*3 = 73.7 feet would work well for the
31m band (3/4 wavelength).  However I also listen to RFPI in the
afternoon on the 19m band (15050 Khz).  The 73.7' length would be
73.7/15.5 = 4.8/4 wavelengths.  Going to 5/4 wavelengths for RFPI
would be 5*15.5 = 77.5 feet.  This works out to be 3.15/4
wavelengths for WHRI.  I will cut my wire to this length for my
attic antenna.

  I listen to other frequencies at night when conditions are much
better.  Will the 77 foot length kill the 49m band?  This is 1/2
wavelength on the 49m band.

  Please comment on my situation.

  Thanks,

  Wildey Johnson        Lerona, W. Va.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Hans Tenney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: World Atlas for SWL
Date: Sun, 05 May 96 18:42:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4misqd$[e-mail]>
References: <4mhcd5$[e-mail]>

In article <4mhcd5$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (K T Puah) wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am new to SWL and would like to obtain a guide or Atlas of some
>sort to start with.  Where can I find such book that indicates the
>broadcasting stations all over the world in different languages
(news)
>and broadcasting time?
>
> Thanks
> K T Puah
>

 Welcome to a facinating hobby. Two of the yearly quides for
shortwave listeners would be; World Radio Television Handbook, also
know as WRTH, and Passport to Worldband Radio. Both are excellent
publications that would be of great help either by themselves or in
conjunction with each other and some of the monthly magazines
about. Passport to Worldband Radio is helpfull for someone with no
idea where to start in tuning the shortwave bands. WRTH is better
for someone who has turned the dials for awhile and is looking to
find stations broadcasting from certain countries. Either way you
can't go wrong with them. I have been a user of both for over 12
years, and look forward to their annual publication.

 Most major bookstores carry them. WRTH is published by Billboard
Publications. If the store you frequent doesn't carry them, I'm
sure they would be glad to order them. Priced under $25.00 US.

 Hope this as of some help. BTW, where are you located? Couldn't
tell from the header of your post.

                                         Hans/Baldwinsville/NY



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:48:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Charles Eicher)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.toys.hi-tech
Subject: Re: WWV/WWVB Receiver
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 11:06:20 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mdui6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mibn9$[e-mail]>

In article <4mibn9$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Kevin Shea) wrote
:

> What does the receiver and software do?  I've been looking for something to
> update my computer's time automatically.

umm.. wouldn't it be a lot easier (and cheaper) to use an internet-based
time-server? I have a mac, and I use "Net Time" which can update your CPUs
internal clock to the WWV atomic clock, every time you log on to the net.
Its freeware.

duhh..

--
----------------
 Charles Eicher
[e-mail]
----------------


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:49:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Fred)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.toys.hi-tech
Subject: Re: WWV/WWVB Receiver
Date: 5 May 1996 17:53:47 -0400
Message-ID: <4mj81b$[e-mail]>
References: <4mdui6$[e-mail]>

Jim, if you don't find something in a reasonable price range you might
also consider hooking up a GPS unit to an external antenna and reading
the time info from that.  For the purposes of navigation the time signals
have to be pretty precise and I can read mine into my pc with a program I
got off the net.  My GPS costs about $300 and there are some $200 units
out there.  The software was $20 for the shareware fee.  I realize that
it may be overkill, but how much are the fancy time units?

fred

Jim Wayda ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I am searching for a receiver that will receive broadcasts from WWV or WWVB.
 I
: would like to decode the PCM signals and attach a computer interface. This
: interface could be polled by a host computer in order to obtain the correct
: time.

: Does anyone know of an existing product that provides this functionality,
: or are there any kits or schemetics of a receiver that I could build?
: Please e-mail me at:



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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:49:02 1996
From: "Art Whitfield" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: sci.electronics,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.toys.hi-tech
Subject: Re: WWV/WWVB Receiver
Date: Mon, 6 May 96 11:03:53 PDT
Message-ID: <4ml8gc$[e-mail]>
To:  Jim Wayda <[e-mail]>

Check with "Personal Computing Tools".  I don't see it in their '93 catalog,
but a couple of years prior they had an ISA card with a WWV receiver and
timeclock circuits to do just what you are describing.  Even if they don't
carry it anymore, they might be able to direct you to the original vendor.

Personal Computing Tools
90 Industrial Park Road
Hingham, MA  02043
1-800-767-6728


Regards,
Art


>
>I am searching for a receiver that will receive broadcasts from WWV or WWVB.
I
>would like to decode the PCM signals and attach a computer interface. This
>interface could be polled by a host computer in order to obtain the correct
>time.
>
>Does anyone know of an existing product that provides this functionality,
>or are there any kits or schemetics of a receiver that I could build?
>Please e-mail me at:
>
>[e-mail]
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim Wayda
>

Art Whitfield
<[e-mail]>

** Kodak digital film scanning for photofinishing **


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:49:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (39704456)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WWW Site
Date: 7 May 1996 09:50:13 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4mn6cl$[e-mail]>

Visit my Homepage in

        Http://www.fut.es/~als

SWL information, links and more ...


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:49:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Z-96 Ibb (Voa/rfe/rl)
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 02:27:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4mjo31$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Philip Yant <[e-mail]> wrote:

>On 6 Apr 96 04:28pm, Guido Schotmans wrote to All:

> GS> From: [e-mail] (Guido Schotmans)
> GS> Subject: Re: Z-96 IBB (VOA/RFE/RL) Frequency Schedule
> GS> (Long) - ibbfreq.txt (1/1)

> GS> [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson) wrote:

>>>begin 644 ibbfreq.txt
>>>M("`@("`@("`@("`@("`@24Y415).051)3TY!3"!"4D]!1$-!4U1)3D<@0E52
>>>M14%5#0H@("`@("`@("`@("`@("`@("!:+

> GS> How can I decode this text file ?  It looks like it is not a
> GS> UU-encode?

> GS> 73 de Guido

>Hi, Guido.  This does look like the beginning of a UU-encoded file.
>There are a lot of utilities around that should handle it.

>-  Philip Yant

>

This is a month old.  A plain text file was later posted.

A new version should appear on the VOA ftp & gopher servers sometime
tomorrow.

df



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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:43 1996
From: Ron Thompson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: (2) Tripp-Lite 20Amp Power Supplies
Date: 6 May 1996 14:48:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4ml3fi$6fd@lambchop>

$75 each

Used 1 month.

e-mail:  [e-mail]
phone:   [phone] days



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (DWH)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: (2) TWO METER MOBILES
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 18:43:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlhb3$[e-mail]>

For Sale,

  Midland 7 channel 2 Meter Mobile.  Xtal Controlled.  CTCSS Board
Installed.  Comes with Programmable CES-700 DTMF Mike and Service
Manual.  Currently is on 146.85, 147.21, and 147.015 Mhz.  This is a
under the dash unit.  $150 OBO

Ammcom 2 Meter Mobile.  25 watt ouput.  Adjustable Dimmer Display.
Comes with mount and manual.  Complete vfo coverage 144-148 Mhz.
$175 OBO

Email for details and offers:

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (tvyp)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: 10 Uniden VHF Handheld Radios
Date: 6 May 1996 12:05:46 -0400
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4ml80q$[e-mail]>

10 Uniden SPH58E Synthesized VHF Handheld Radios

8 channels, PL, DPL, tx/busy timeout, nicad, antenna, rapid charger

$125 each or 10 for $1000.

Email for info/ordering.

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==============================================================================
V.Y.P.                          919.929.4858
P O Box 16681
Chapel Hill NC 27516            [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (viking)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: 3-1000Z's for sale
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 17:09:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlbl4$[e-mail]>

I have 2 new in the box 3-1000Z's for sale for $200 ea.

Bob
WA7RED



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Coursey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: 586-intel 57/90/100/120/133 For Trade?
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 15:26:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4mft45$[e-mail]>

I have the following for frade for late 2/220/440/1.2 gear

intel 586 75 90 100 120 133 pent cpus
Baracuda 2.2 gig fast scsi 2 8ms new in factory box
NEC XV-15 svga monitor
486-dx66 mother board with 72/30 pin simm sockets
Tracker tape backup with two tape
looking for 220 gear the most!
Ron 408-241-7376




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Karl Shepard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: A deal is a deal is a deal
Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 08:46:40
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mdihh$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mkl7d$[e-mail]> <4mlatt$[e-mail]>

If you make sure that you ship COD from the US post office, you will avoid all

problems.   They cannot require cash and do take a check.  This gives you time

to stop payment on a check and send back the goods if that is what you want to

do.  If you try to cheat by keeping the item and and stopping payment, it is a

federal crime.  This pretty much insures that all parties are happy in the
end.  I got my FRG 100 this way and the entire process could not have gone
smoother.  The guy who sold it to me via the net even mailed me a dc power
cord, the original receipt, and a couple of adapters after he saw my check
clear.   It was an excellent transaction all the way around.

[e-mail]


In article <4mlatt$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Doug Patton) writes
:
>From: [e-mail] (Doug Patton)
>Subject: Re: A deal is a deal is a deal
>Date: Mon, 06 May 96 16:55:41 GMT

>>  Go ahead and post his name, maybe a good public shaming will make him
>>think twice before jerking people around like that.

>Naw, I don't think these guys have any shame. A *sysop* on Compuserve's hamne
t
>forum badly represented the condition of a radio to me, and then refused to
>refund my money. I brought the matter up publically in the forum, and the
>members who commented almost unanimously said "hey Steve, give the guy his
>money back". Didn't do a bit of good. The only thing we can hope for is that
>maybe it'll save some others from getting stung.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:48 1996
From: mark russo <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: ANYONE HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING ...
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 11:38:42 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi there,  When I come on this newsgroup I use to get updated postings
everytime I came on, even hourly.  Now it takes a full day to two days to
get new postings.  Why?  Anybody out there have any ideas? I thought the
problem was my netscape, but it has been re installed a few times, even
with different versions it's the same.  I use a local provider which uses
LINET (internet provider) I think the problem is with the LINET, it is
only checking for new posts every day or so.  I don't know much about
this stuff but it seems to make sense.  Also, when I post a new message
in this newsgroup and then leave the group and then go back into it my
message is there.  So if my message is updated why does it take 2 days
for everything else to update??  I'm really frustrated because if I see
something I'm interested in it is gone a day or so before I see it.

ANY help with this would be great.
Thanks, Mark N2FLF


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:49 1996
From: Siegfried Rambaum <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: ANYONE HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING ...
Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 08:23:38 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

You are not alone ... this is getting frustrating

On Sun, 5 May 1996, mark russo wrote:

> Hi there,  When I come on this newsgroup I use to get updated postings
> everytime I came on, even hourly.  Now it takes a full day to two days to
> get new postings.  Why?  Anybody out there have any ideas?


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (DWH)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Anyone use a LOG PERIODIC for VHF/UHF?
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 21:53:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4mogq0$[e-mail]>

Hello,
  Does anyone use a Log Periodic for VHF or UHF?  Something like the
Tennadyne T-31?  or the Create Antenna's?  If so, please email me.  I
would like to hear how the antenna works.

Thanks es 73's
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (SummitRT)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Best prices on new Motorola equipment
Date: 5 May 1996 21:00:24 -0400
Message-ID: <4mjiv8$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SummitRT)

Please E-Mail us for a price quote on new Motorola Radius branded
equipment.  We can also program any of your Motorola radios.

Summit Radio & Telephone, Inc.
Authorized Motorola Radius Dealer
914-534-4757


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (William J. Graham)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: re:  BOAT ANCHOR NEWS GROUP
Date: 5 May 1996 15:33:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4mihoo$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (William J. Graham)


YES!

I would very much like  to see this happen.

I'm a member of the list and will stay so, but the two
are not mutually exclusive and can complement each other.


Bill
N5LMX/DA1WG
.
--
Never Thirst !
"My head hurts, my feet stink and I don't love Jesus!"- J. Buffett


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:53 1996
From: "E. W.  Balinski" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: BOAT ANCHORS NEWS GROUP?
Date: 4 May 1996 01:31:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4mec1b$[e-mail]>
References: <4ksd4j$[e-mail]> <4kshbe$[e-mail]> <4kupq1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4lrrf5$[e-mail]> <4m8mk7$[e-mail]> <4m9epb$[e-mail]>

  I also vote for rec.radio.boatanchors. I could live
with "Classics" or Vintage if I had to.

  I would like to see the newsgroup use the same
guidelines as the Drake and Vintage Gear Swap Net.
They prefer gear over 15 years old and all power amps
(as most use tubes). IMHO, the newsgroup should be
used to buy, sell, trade, and maintain vintage
and antique gear.

Gene WA1UXA



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:54 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (Jim Lowman)
Subject: Re: BOAT ANCHORS NEWS GROUP?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 5 May 1996 18:03:21 GMT

Frank Connelly ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Jack:  It's not the money.  It's your pompous attitude.  Lengthy
: reply sent via private E-mail.

And it is funny that all the other lists can operate without extorting money
from their subscribers, and without complaining about the costs, and without
constantly patting themselves on the back about the S/N, or complaining on
the list about this or that.

My vote and support goes to the BA newsgroup.

73 de Jim - KF6CR




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:55 1996
From: Bob Gubbins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: computer memory
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 23:03:01 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

have lots of simms

1 meg 30 pin   15.00
4 meg 72 pin   60.00
8 meg 72 pin  105.00

email response


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:55 1996
From: jerry young <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: COMPUTER MOTHER BOARDS NEW
Date: 5 May 1996 17:17:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4minri$[e-mail]>

E_MAIL ME FOR QUOTES


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Dentron GLA-1000B Amplifier
Date: 4 May 1996 05:44:06 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4magv6$[e-mail]>

> The GLA 1000B uses neither 572s nor 811, but four 6LQ6 sweep tubes
> which are VERY expensive. You can modify it to use the MUCH less
> expensive 246LQ6s or 32LQ6s.  A 6LQ6 cost around $50 new!

I have a GLA-1000 (not the B version), and am curious about the mod to use
the cheaper tubes. From the numbers, I gather that the only difference is
the filament voltage. What's involved with the mod? Any info is
appreciated. Please reply via email. Thanks.

Sincerely,
KB1UM


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:57 1996
From: Mark Oppenheim <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: DON"T SELL YOUR TUBES TO ANYONE ELSE!!
Date: 5 May 1996 20:33:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4mj3au$[e-mail]>
References: <4l2n6g$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4l44rk$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4lgkbc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mac7d$[e-mail]>

Can this thread be moved to:

alt.tubes.obsessive ?

Mark




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nd3f)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Fraud Alert!!!
Date: 4 May 1996 13:45:57 -0400
Message-ID: <4mg54l$[e-mail]>
References: <547cc$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Nd3f)

Fraud Alert!!!

Richard Meuse, N1HID has advertised here recently for
satellite gear.  I paid him $1800 for same in September 1995
and have not received the gear or my money.

The case is pending in Stoneham, MA, and the postal
authorities and FBI have been  contacted.

I don't believe he has this equipment at all!!

Be Careful.
Brian Skutt, ND3F
nd3f @ aol.com
bskutt @ aol.com



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Terry A. Conboy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,uswestnv.radio,seattle.forsale.misc
Subject: FREE: Ham Magazines - Seattle
Date: 5 May 1996 06:15:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4mhh1m$[e-mail]>

We're moving back to '6-land', so we need to lighten the load in the
moving van.  I have tons (almost) of "73", "Ham Radio", "CQ", and other
ham and swl mags from the 60's forward.

You pick them up and you can have all you want!

73, Terry
--
Terry Conboy  [e-mail]  http://www.wetnet.ampr.org/~n6ry
office:206-450-8388  fax:[phone]  cellular:206-948-8871
Speaketh not for U S WEST, AirTouch, WMC, TOMCOM, or PrimeCo



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:53:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (PAT WILSON)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS  HF RADIOS.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 03 May 96 23:04:00 -0400
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (PAT WILSON)
References: <4mbr5g$[e-mail]>

-> Message-ID: <4mbr5g$[e-mail]>
->
-> I have two hf radios for sale.  #1 is a Yeasu FT-747GX it's in very
-> good condition,it comes with hand mic.,power cord,owners manuel,I
-> don't have the original box.  The radio has just been realigned &
-> works perfectly. I'm asking $525 or possible trade for ?


I have a friend that is looking for an HF rig.  This price and rig is
just what he can afford, wants.  More details or your phone number
please.  He is NOT on the net, but I can get the stuff to him.

His name is Tim, KD4RYT, in Richmond, VA.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:00 1996
From: A&JP <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS  HF RADIOS.
Date: 5 May 1996 20:46:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4mj42v$[e-mail]>
References: <4mbr5g$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]



--
A&JP
A&JP
i have a new pro-2032 (3weeks)with cellular restored
a ft-530 dual band(3weeks also)110 to 177 300 to 520 800 to 950
transmit on 2m. and 430 to 450
i have purchase slips
709-944-5268
vo2apl



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Benkoski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS BIG 4 PIN SOCKETS
Date: 6 May 1996 03:28:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4mjrlm$[e-mail]>

Gentlemen,
            I have approximately 20, N.O.S.,4 pin  sockets made by JOHNSON
for tubes such as the 211 (VT-4C) available at $15 a piece.

       TNX
                Mark Foltarz
                KA4JVY


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:02 1996
From: Bob Gubbins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS ge master pro (4)
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 22:58:58 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi I have 4 ge master pro II radio's for sale no control heads 30.00 each

email me for response.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:03 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: fs htx100 10mtr tranciever
Date: Tue, 07 May 96 15:00:05 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


forsale htx 100 10 meter rig like new.
$90
email [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:03 1996
From: Barry Mercer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS Icom 751
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 19:53:00 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I have an Icom 751 for sale.  Radio is in mint condition.  32 scannible
memories, 2 vfo's all mode HF transceiver with powersupply and hand held
microphone.  Asking $cdn 850.00.  Buyer pays shipping.

Barry Mercer
VE3ZLB
705-566-9416
705-688-3229 (h)


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:04 1996
From: Bob Gubbins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS motorola pulsar (2)
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 23:00:35 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have 2 pulsar radio's no control heads...75.00 each
e-mail responses


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (radiotr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS or WTT: (2) YAESU 2M FT-26
Date: 6 May 1996 02:12:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4mjn6m$[e-mail]>

I have (2) MINT Yaesu 2M Handheld radios, complete with factory chargers.
The radios are MINT, Very compact...Make offer..Will trade for Motorola
equipment, Like HT-600's, HT-1000's or P-200's any freqs or split, AS-IS
ok. With or without chargers, antennas..Just need radios, Recase Needed]
units OK too..Please reply via E-mail only to: [e-mail]
or [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (radiotr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS or WTT: Aviation Handheld
Date: 6 May 1996 02:04:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4mjmnd$[e-mail]>

Just picked up a Delcom Air 960 (Looks like a Icom case) Portablr Dial up
synthesized transciver..Covers all COM and NAV channels..Complete with
Charger, battery, antenna....This radio is MINT!!  $200.00 with shipping
anywhere in Cont. US Or will trade for Motorola equipment...
E-mail only: [e-mail] or [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:07 1996
From: John Kitchens <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS TM642A, WITH 6 MTR
Date: 6 May 1996 19:40:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlkj6$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Have a new, in the box, TM642A with the 6 meter module installed.  Only
took out of box to install the 6 meter module and the TSU-7.  Haven't
even filled out the warranty card, yet.  Make a reasonable offer.

John Kitchens, NS6X



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:08 1996
From: John Kitchens <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS/TRADE  XVTRS, 2/144/220/432/1.2
Date: 6 May 1996 20:06:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlm39$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

MMT transverters for sale, 28 MHz in, 144 out, 432 out, and 222 out.
>more - 144 in and 432 out, and 1.2 out
>
>The 1.2 xvtr is $410
>28/220  $325
>28/432   265
>28/144   210
>144/432  310
>
>or?  trade or make offer

John Kitchens, NS6X
>



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:08 1996
From: Jim Smollon <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS/Trade: Yaesu FT-727 2,eter/440 HT
Date: 5 May 1996 04:31:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4mhav8$[e-mail]>

                         FT-727 HT

                         wall charger
                         speaker mic
                         NC-15 drop in charger/adapter
                         leather case
                         original instruction book and boxes
                         battery rebuilt last month

                     $250 or partial trade on a mobile HF rig


                              ke4jq
                               jim


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:09 1996
From: Paul Husby <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS:  HTX-100 10mtr transceiver
Date: 6 May 1996 17:43:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4mldnb$[e-mail]>

For Sale:  Regency HTX-100 10-meter transceiver

Mint condition, with microphone, mobile bracket, operator manual and
service manual.

Price:  $130 includes UPS to 48 states

Paul Husby, W0UC

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:10 1996
From: Paul Husby <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS:  Kenwood YK-88A AM filter
Date: 6 May 1996 17:59:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlemi$[e-mail]>

For Sale:  Kenwood AM filter, YK-88A

New in box, for use in TS-430 and similar radios.

$28 includes shipping USA

Paul Husby, W0UC

[e-mail]






From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (John LaMartina)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: 5O ohm DUMMY LOADS
Date: 3 May 1996 12:14:40 -0400
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4mdbdg$[e-mail]>


rz
**B00000000000000

**B00000000000000

**B00000000000000

**B00000000000000

                        Dummy Load / Terminators

                            5O ohm    1 watt

                        Type N  female    $ 3.OO
                        Type N   male       3.OO
                        BNC      male       1.75
    I'll pay shipping...

    These are commercially made, single piece construction.
    Use to provide 5O ohm match for receiver and transmitter tuning.
    The BNC males are great for HT tuning.

    john  k3nxu          [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:12 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: AEA MM-3 AEA MM-3 KEYER
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 00:45:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4me28t$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I HAVE FOR SALE AN AEA MM-3 MORSE KEYER.   I HAVE THE BOX AND MANUAL.
IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.   $250.00 SHIPPED FIRM

CONTACT CHRIS KA1SIE 603-883-2456 [e-mail]

73 CHRIS KA1SIE




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (John LaMartina)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: GE Mastr II Remote Rcvr Link
Date: 3 May 1996 12:15:02 -0400
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4mdbe6$[e-mail]>

For Sale               GE Mastr II - Custom MVP
--------             Remote Receiver Link Package

Receiver    VHF (Tuned to 146 MHz)       Total Size:  8 x 4 x 10
Transmitter UHF (Tuned to 446 MHz)       20+ watts output

When VHF (2 mtr) signal is received, it is retransmitted on UHF (70 cm)

Ready to go into service. (plug and play)   Requires Crystals.

Includes:     CG/PL tone board        channel elements

$ 150         John     K3NXU     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:13 1996
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (George L. Hiscox)
Subject: Re: FS: Hammarlund SP-600 3 each!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m440h$n6j$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 01:16:45 GMT

Joe Pfeifer <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I have 3 Hammarlund SP-600 receivers for sale. Also a B&W T368E
>Transmitter. For more Information:
>
>Joe Pfeifer
>[e-mail]
Is this another one of those deals where if you have to ask how much it is the
n
you can't afford it?



-----
George L. Hiscox                |  Very funny Scotty,  now |
[e-mail]              |  beam down my clothes!!! |
WA6RIK@WB6YMH.#soca.ca.usa.na   |  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ |

[Finger [e-mail] for PGP Public Key]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:14 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: ICOM IC-T21A HT
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 00:34:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4me1js$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I HAVE FOR SALE A ICOM IC-T21AT HANDHELD.   IT TRANSMITS AND RECEIVES
ON 2 METERS AND RECEIVES ON 440 AND 800 MHZ INCLUDING CELLULAR.   IT
IS IN LIKE NEW CONDITON WITH ALL ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED ACCY'S AS WELL AS
THE OPTIONAL LEATHERETTE CASE.   ALSO INCLUDED IS THE COMET SMA-3
ANTENNA AND THE AA-BATTERY CASE.

$250.00 SHIPPED IN THE U.S.

CONTACT CHRIS KA1SIE 603 883 2456 [e-mail]

73 CHRIS KA1SIE






From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:15 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: Kantronics KPC-9612 dual port TNC
Date: 4 May 1996 19:38:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4mgbna$[e-mail]>

I am listing this for a friend John (AA2LW).
He has a Kantronics KPC-9612 Dual Port TNC, it has 32k ram installed.
Features include: 1200 and 9600 baud, dual port operation, PBBS, Host mode, KA
-mode, Kiss mode, and
Remote sysop access....and more .
It is new in the box, he never used it.
He is asking $150 for it (he is firm on the price)

If interested e-mail me , and I will forward all inquires to John.

Thanks /73's
Scott
  KB2GWF


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:16 1996
From: Wade Sick
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: Kenwood DG-5 for 520S
Date: 2 May 1996 06:44:53 -0700
Message-ID: <4mae8l$[e-mail]>

I have a Kenwood model DG-5 for sale.  The DG-5 is the outboard frequency
readout for the Kenwood TS-520S (or the TS-520 with adaptor).  The unit
works fine and looks great.  The original box, cables, and manual are in-
cluded for $120.00 plus UPS shipping.  E-mail or call 712.829.2414 after
5 pm CT.

Wade, WB0OKA
Stanton, IA


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (WJoeW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: Kenwood TS-450S
Date: 4 May 1996 01:08:05 -0400
Message-ID: <4meonl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (WJoeW)

I have a nice Kenwood TS-450S (no AT) for $795.  If you are driving a
linear, or otherwise not needing the optional built-in antenna, this is a
good by.  With manual.

Joe
N5ZYA


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:18 1996
From: Robert Tuckman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: Motorola HT 600 UHF
Date: 6 May 1996 02:04:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4mjmn2$[e-mail]>

I have 1 HT 600 UHF 6F 4 watt handheld.  Includes radio, antenna and
short battery.  The unit is in very clean condition...

$300.00 plus shipping...

Rob




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:19 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (James Falkman)
Subject: FS: Motorola P-50 UHF
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 03:59:33 GMT

        I Have for sal a UHF Motorola P-50 2ch radio. In Good condition.  Come
s with tone board, std.
chrg., 1 battery, and whip ant.  Asking $100.00  OBO.  Please E-Mail me if
interested.

--
--
James Falkman
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:19 1996
From: [e-mail](James M Jacobs)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: Motorola UHF Expos
Date: 4 May 1996 21:32:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4mgidf$[e-mail]>

Have for sale two Motorola UHF Expos.  Two frequency with tone (PL),
external microphone connectors, antennas, batteries, and one rapid desk
charger.  They are on the same frequencies.  $250.00 plus shipping.
Please reply via e-mail if interested.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (KB5WIX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: Radio Shack PRO-2030 Scanner - Like new in box!
Date: 5 May 1996 01:36:59 -0400
Message-ID: <4mhepr$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (KB5WIX)

                               FOR SALE:
Radio Shack PRO-2030 scanner, new condition in box.
Features:
  > 80 Channels in 8 banks
  > UHF, VHF, VHF Air and 800 MHz (less cellular)
  > 50 Channel per second scan rate
  > One-touch weather

Original list price, $199.95.  I'm asking $110.00, which includes FREE UPS
shipping anywhere in the continental US.

Reply via e-mail to [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Harris F. Brodie)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: RCI-2950 and Accessories
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 17:17:49 -0400
Message-ID: <harrisb-0405961717500001@205.160.113.82>

Does anyone want to buy a rig in good condition? I have a tweaked
up RCI-2950,3 mics: a cobra base, an astatic
handheld. and the stock. the astatic was used for litterally an hour or
two, it also comes with an 18 foot Antron 99, let me know if you want to
make an
offer for it. It is a great mobile unit, and if you purchase a power
supply it is a great base station. Thanks,

--
Harris F. Brodie
[e-mail]
http://www.trend1.com/~harrisb/


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:22 1996
From: A&JP <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS: RCI-2950 and Accessories
Date: 5 May 1996 20:41:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4mj3q9$[e-mail]>
References: <harrisb-0405961717500001@205.160.113.82>
To: [e-mail]



--
A&JP
A&JP
if you want a new (3weeks)pro-2032 with cellular restored
if you want to trade  709-944-5268



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS: Realistic DX-440 S/W Receiver
Date: 5 May 1996 15:43:03 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4miia7$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Denny Alford <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>FS: Realistic DX-440 AM/FM Direct Entry Communications Receiver.
>Perfect Condition.  Original Packaging and Owners Manual.
>$200.  Buyer Pays Shipping.


You're kidding, right?

You can buy a brand new Sangean ATS-803A (which is the same radio as the
440 plus a few nice features that the Radio Shack imitation version
conveniently omitted) for under $150.

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-
 KF4DDM



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:24 1996
From: Dan Reynolds <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: RS DSP with Speaker
Date: 6 May 1996 13:50:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4ml03j$[e-mail]>

I have one of the Radio Shack DSP speaker amplifiers for sale.  It is
only a couple of months old and in excellent shape, box, manual, cords,
etc.  This runs on 12v DC.  It works well on CW.
I was using it with a Kenwood TS820S and it worked pretty well in helping
it out as I didn't have any CW filters in that rig.  I have a Kenwood
TS830S now and I want to get the crystal filters for it....
I'm asking $45 shipped OBO.  I do want to sell it so make an offer.

Dan Reynolds, KB9JLO, [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:25 1996
From: "[e-mail]" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: SDP-600 Autopatch
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 06:38:42 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a Mint Condition SDP-600 Personal Autopatch for sale. $175 Pre paid and
 I will
pick up shipping.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:26 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: FS: TS-450SAT Plus Stuff
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 02:03:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4mh2id$[e-mail]>

For Sale: Kenwood TS-450SAT - 160-10 Meter All Mode transceiver with
built in antenna tuner.  Absolute perfect shape.  Very little use!!!
Includes Astatic D-104 desk mic, and Timewave Tech. DSP9 digital
signal processor with latest ROM, and RS232 interface (home brew).
Asking $1200.00 for all or best offer.  Please email [e-mail]
or call Mike at 314-235-8012 days or 314-428-4849 evenings. 73 - WQ0N



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (R.G. Keen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: used 6LQ6
Date: 6 May 1996 03:43:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4mjsh0$[e-mail]>

All of my new 6LQ6 are sold. I have, as it turns out, ten used ones. $150
for all ten, plus shipping. Send email.

R.G. Keen
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:27 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS: VECTRONICS HFT-1500 TUNER
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 00:41:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4me21r$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I AM MOVING VERY SHORTLY AND WILL NOT BE BACK ON HF FOR A WHILE.   I
HAVE FOR SALE A VECTRONICS HFT-1500 TUNER FOR SALE.   IT HAS A ROLER
INDUCTOR AND LED BAR GRAPH DISPLAY.   THE METER ALSO HAS A BACK-LIGHT,
BUT IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.   IT HANDLES FULL LEAGAL LIMIT.

$225.00 SHIPPED IN THE U.S.

THIS IS THE SAME AS THE TUCKER T-1000.   THEY SELL FOR $329.95 NEW

CONTACT CHRIS KA1SIE 603-883-2456 [e-mail]

73 CHRIS KA1SIE






From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:28 1996
From: jerry young <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: fs:astron power supply
Date: 5 May 1996 17:01:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4mimtt$[e-mail]>

rs-7a power supply  $50.00






From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:28 1996
From: jerry young <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: fs:astron power supply
Date: 5 May 1996 17:05:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4min4c$[e-mail]>
References: <4mimtt$[e-mail]>

jerry young <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> rs-7a power supply  $50.00
> will ship
>
>
>



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:29 1996
From: jerry young <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS:ASTRON POWER SUPPLY
Date: 5 May 1996 17:11:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4ming6$[e-mail]>

RS-7A ASKING $50.00
WILL SHIP



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (robbin decker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS:ASTRON POWER SUPPLY
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 17:25:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlchm$[e-mail]>
References: <4ming6$[e-mail]> <4mkqpl$[e-mail]>

[e-mail](Ken M.) wrote:

>In <4ming6$[e-mail]> jerry young <[e-mail]>
>writes:
>>
>>RS-7A ASKING $50.00
>>WILL SHIP
>>
>======================================================================

>I also have an Astron 20-A. $50.00 + shipping.
>[e-mail]

>=Ken=
Ken, I might be interested if your not a million miles away. Where are
you located? UPS is really getting expensive once you start getting a
little weight involved. Bill, KB2RMI



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:30 1996
From: jerry young <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS:COMPUTER MEMMORY
Date: 5 May 1996 17:27:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4mioe3$[e-mail]>

BRAND NEW 30 PIN OR 72 PIN SIMM CHIPS
$28.00 MEG OR $25.00 MEG FOR MORE THAN FOUR MEG PLEASE INQUIRE
FOR SPECIALS AND PRICE BREAKS.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:31 1996
From: jerry young <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS:COMPUTER MEMMORY GUARANTEED
Date: 5 May 1996 17:21:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4mio2n$[e-mail]>
References: <4minoh$[e-mail]>

jerry young <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> 72 PIN OR 30 PIN SIMMS STARTING AT $28.00 MEG
> SHIPPED!!!



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (N9MXT1)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS:HTX-202
Date: 3 May 1996 14:33:24 -0400
Message-ID: <4mdjhk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (N9MXT1)

I want to buy this radio...  Is it still available???

 Please let me know...... N9MXT1 - Jeffrey


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Wagner)
Subject: FS:Satellite station / VHF/UHF allmode gear
Date: 6 May 96 16:23:23 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap

I have the following items for sale.  Together they are everything
you need for AO-10, AO-13, FO-20 and other satellites

All items price include COD & shipping fees to Continental US:

Yaesu FT-290R 2meter all mode
        - Excellent condition
        - 2.5 watts out, SSB/CW/FM
        - Built-in C-cell Ni-Cad pack and telescoping whip for
          portable operation.  Includes charger, and ni-cads
        - matching Yaesu slide mount
        - $325

Mirage B23 2 meter all mode amp.
        - 2 watts in = 30+ watts out
        - new final
        - SSB/CW/FM  Works great with above FT-290R
        - $75

Mirage amplifier and FT-290R together for $375

Yaesu FT-790R Mark II 70cm all mode
        - Perfect condition
        - 25 watts out, SSB/CW/FM, using included snap on amplifier
        - can use optional (not included) C-cell Ni-Cad pack
          for portable operation at 2.5 watts
        - Includes matching UHF rubber duck for portable operation
        - with box, manual, mounting bracket
        - $525

If you are interested in any of the above, please contact me at one of
the following:

Internet e-mail:  [e-mail]
Home phone [phone], between 6 and 10 PM Eastern

73 de John, N8CID


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Ries)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS:TS450SAT w/YG455C1 500 hz filter
Date: 7 May 1996 03:56:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4mmhli$[e-mail]>

For Sale: Kenwood TS450sat purchased new 9/95. Includes YG455C1 ceramic
500 hz cw filter, mic, power cord, manuals, original box. Mint condition,
stored since 2/96. Prefer to deal with someone in the Portland/Seattle
area, will meet half way. $935, or will consider sat scvr, ie, 736, 820,
790.

73's de KG7LR

Ron

-- Arizona Dreamin'



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FS:UNIDEN PAGER (good condition) Matt Lechliter
Date: Tue, 07 May 96 11:30:15 PST
Message-ID: <4mo4su$[e-mail]>
References: <4meov2$[e-mail]>

In article <4meov2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>
>
>        I am selling a almost mint pager on 931.1625 Mhz.ASKING 20.00.
>         You pay shipping.Contact me at 485-1398 Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm.
>


What's you're area code?




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:35 1996
From: rfburns <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FT101E ++ for sale
Date: 5 May 1996 02:56:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4mh5do$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

WELL I SEE NARROW MINDNESS IS ACTIVE WONT IT BE A SHOCK WHEN NARROW
BAND COMES ROUND.  THAT OUGHTA SHOW EVERY CRACKY OLD I LEARNED CW
I SERVED IN 10 WARS AND I VOTE IDIOT. THAT TECHNOLOGY I UPON THEM
IF THEY DONT LIKE IT GO TO ALASKA AND VIEW THE HOLE THE GOVERMENT
IS GOING TO PUNCH A HOLE INTO THE IONASPHERE YES THIS IS TRUE. MAYBE
THIS WILL KEEP THE OLD GEEZERS HAPPY WHEN THE BAND OPENS UP FOR THE
LAST TIME.  IT REALLY DOESNT MATTER.
DOUGLAS MARX
N2PLR




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (syfr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: FT101E ++ for sale
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 23:52:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4mjet8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mh5do$[e-mail]>

rfburns <[e-mail]> wrote:

>WELL I SEE NARROW MINDNESS IS ACTIVE WONT IT BE A SHOCK WHEN NARROW
>BAND COMES ROUND.  THAT OUGHTA SHOW EVERY CRACKY OLD I LEARNED CW
>I SERVED IN 10 WARS AND I VOTE IDIOT. THAT TECHNOLOGY I UPON THEM
>IF THEY DONT LIKE IT GO TO ALASKA AND VIEW THE HOLE THE GOVERMENT
>IS GOING TO PUNCH A HOLE INTO THE IONASPHERE YES THIS IS TRUE. MAYBE
>THIS WILL KEEP THE OLD GEEZERS HAPPY WHEN THE BAND OPENS UP FOR THE
>LAST TIME.  IT REALLY DOESNT MATTER.
>DOUGLAS MARX
>N2PLR

Might want to ease up on the dosage next time, buddy.....




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:36 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Ht-600
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 07:48:18 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mm3lv$[e-mail]>
To: "Nick J Chiarchiaro, AET / N2QXF" <[e-mail]>

Nick J Chiarchiaro, AET / N2QXF wrote:
>
> Will the P200 Software program a HT-600?
>
> Also anyone want to trade prog cables?
>
> Nick

It should work. I have an HT600 and I get it programmed at a local radio
shop. They use the same software to program their P200. The radios are
the same, as I understand it. The only difference is the casing and who
sold it (Motorola or an authorized dealer).
--
--------------------------------------------
The Canadian Broadcast Directory
and Broadcast Engineering Page:
http://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
--------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Pete Tewes)
Date: 03 May 96 23:47:13
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: International Crystals, Ft. Pierce, Fla. ???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

On (25 Apr 96) [e-mail] wrote to All...

 t > From: [e-mail] (Tim Huster)
 t > Subject: Re: International Crystals, Ft. Pierce, Fla. ???
 t > Organization: Xetron Corp.

 t > International Crystal
 t > Custom Crystals 60kHz-200MHz
 t > Oklahoma City, OK
 t > [phone]

  If I am not mistaken, International Crystals can make crystals higher
 than 200MHz.   I am having them make me 2 in the 444MHz. range!

                  Pete




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (DWH)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: KENWOOD TH-22AT FOR SALE
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 21:49:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4mogjh$[e-mail]>

For Sale,
  Kenwood TH-22AT 2 Meter HT.  Excellant Condition and works well.
Like New.  Cover 136-174 Mhz both Transmit and Receive.  3 watt output
with power Mosfet.  User Friendly with onscreen menu.  Comes with the
following options:
    SMC-33 Remote Control Mike
   BC-17      Wall Charger
                    Cig Lighter Adapter.

All of the equipment is like new and there are no signs of abuse or
scratches on the radio.  $225 obo

Send Email for info:  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:39 1996
From: A&JP <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Kenwood TR-9000 2 METER ALLMODE FS/TRADE
Date: 5 May 1996 20:49:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4mj48g$[e-mail]>
References: <4mi7os$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]



--
A&JP
A&JP
what about a new ft-530 110 to 177 300 to 520 800 to 950
transmit on reg 2m and 430 to 450
vo2apl



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:40 1996
From: "Boyd L. Fulbright" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Lafayette CB Linear
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 14:28:32 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Jeff Hutchinson wrote:
>
> I have an old Lafayette linear for sale or swap.  It uses two sweep
> tubes to produce about 100 watts output.  It's about 3" high, 9" wide,
> and 8" deep, and contains a inverter-type power supply that operates
> from 12vdc.  It has a vox circuit that keys the am whenever an input
> signal is detected.  It's strictly 27mHz a.m., with no bandpass
> filtering.  Anybody interested?


Hi Jeff,
   I had one of those and used it mobile on 6 meters in around 1980.
I think when I bought it it came with a 10&6 Meter output coil and to
put it on 6 all you had to do was change the tank coil. I got it used.
I think they were made to use on CB, I got the one I had from a
fisherman that used it on CB. The 6 meter coil was abt 1/2 the size of
the 10 meter coil.

   What was you wanting for it? Might be fun playing with if I ever
go on 6 mobile again. I think it had a output of around 60 watts on
6 meters. Also it should work OK on 10 meters the way it is. It don't
need a banpass filter with a pi-network, like it has. But don't put
more then 3 1/2 watts drive into it. Do you have the owners manual?

   I have a lot of stuff, (good stuff) hi.  Tradeing Stock! Some Junk!

   TTUL
   73
   Boyd  N6DMF


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Daniel Wee, 9V1ZV)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Looking for a HF rig.
Date: Fri, 03 May 96 14:48:22 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4md69i$[e-mail]>

Hi,

        I am in the market for a mid-range HF rig. I've been looking at some of the
Kenwood TS-series and they look good. Also been looking at some Icoms. Don't k
now
much about Yaesu though. In particular I am wondering if there are any problem
s with
the TS450S/AT. What is the Icom model that is closest to this? What about the
Icom IC-728?
If someone can recommend me a good rig, not necessarily contest grade but dece
nt and
reliable, I would really appreciate it. I am a little wary about Kenwood becau
se of
their notorious reputation with their VHF sets. Thanks in advance.

73 de 9V1ZV Daniel

p.s.    If you can let me know how much to expect for them I would be grateful.


 Daniel Wee | [e-mail]
 9V1ZV      | [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Gratton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: MFJ 945D mobile antenna tuner $50
Date: 6 May 1996 14:57:34 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4ml40u$[e-mail]>

I have an MFJ manual antenna tuner, model 945D for sale for $50.
In good condition, with original box, schematic and manual.
--
John Gratton                               |                      [e-mail]
m
Hans Christian 33 "Nakia"                  |                      (415)780-577
4


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:43 1996
From: "AVS~CCI Inc." <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Mot. below dealer cost
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 10:27:53 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a Motorola NLD7701A VHF AMP 4 in 40 watts out. New dealer price $451 As
king $200

and

Motorola Saber III Convertacom with full feature remote mic & 12 watt speaker.
 New
dealer price $622. Asking $500. (Part numbers NTN5487B,NMN6169A, NSN6054A)


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:44 1996
From: "M.A. Schneider" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Motorola DES-XL 5.2.96
Date: Thu, 02 May 1996 11:57:25 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Astro Saber DES-XL Module $250.00

MTS-2000 DES-XL MODULE $350.00

PLUS SHIPPING AND CODD FEES

--
**********************************************
*  M.A. Schneider        [e-mail]    *
*  IP: 205.247.143.9     DNS: 198.70.60.2    *
*  800-773-3465 24/7     N2VFY               *
*  "The World Is Always 3 Drinks Behind Me"  *
**********************************************


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (RF DAMAGE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: MOTOROLA RADIOS 5-06-96
Date: 6 May 1996 09:18:24 -0400
Message-ID: <4mku70$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (RF DAMAGE)

UHF ASTRO SABER $1050
SYSTEMS SABER III 255 CHANNELS $975
SABER III 120 CHANNELS $600
MT-2000 A7 FULL KEYPAD & DISPLAY $750
HT-1000 16 CHANNEL $400
GP-300 16 CHANNELS $375
VHF
SPECTRA A5 W/MIC & SPEAKER $500
ASTRO SABER III $1025
SYSTEMS SABER III $950
SABER III 120 CHANNLES $600
LEAVE E-MAIL TO RF DAMAGE @AOL.COM


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:46 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Need 2 KNOBS for SILVERTONE 1994
Date: 6 May 1996 13:22:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4mkue1$[e-mail]>

Need 2 KNOBS for SILVERTONE 1994
Need 2 wood knobs for Sivertone 1994 Tombstone, 1/4" shaft. Please email if
can provide and how much ? Thanks....


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:46 1996
From: Bob Gubbins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: note book FS
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 23:05:03 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

i have a compaq  386 with 120 hd 1.44 floppy and ? modem power supply
work's fine   make offer

email response


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Emuldune)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Old Hallicrafters HT-37 , R.L. Drake 2-B Questions
Date: 5 May 1996 10:16:40 -0400
Message-ID: <4mid88$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Emuldune)

I came across a bunch of old stuff at my uncles place when we cleaned it
out. He was into Ham radio when he lived. Two of pieces I saved from the
dumpster are a Hallicrafters HT-37 radio/transmitter? and an R.L. Drake
2-B Communication
receiver. Are they worth hanging onto? Anybody Interested?

Thanks for any help.

By the way, these things are full of tubes and are as heavy as rocks.


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:48 1996
From: Ron Hines <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: PRO2006 Scanner w/cellular
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 08:35:10
Message-ID: <4mfmho$[e-mail]>

Top of the line PRO-2006 Scannner with factory cellular coverage.
Full coverage from 25Mhz to 1300 Mhz. Never used, looks absolutely
brand new! Manual & original box. $325. shipped to you.(If you want
COD, you pay COD charges)Ron, K4LWZ.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ray Amundson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Question about the FT-40R
Date: Sun, 05 May 96 00:54:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4mgu90$[e-mail]>
Keywords: FT-40R


        I have a couple of questions about my Yaesu FT-40R. I didn't want to bother
everyone so if you own one or have owned one, maybe drop me a note and I'd lik
e to
ask you a couple of questions.  Tks Ray, KC6FUA


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (MES123)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Saber repair for NYC??
Date: 3 May 1996 23:18:18 -0400
Message-ID: <4mei9q$[e-mail]>
References: <4m9eke$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MES123)

Contact Mike Schneider, "[e-mail]". He does excellent work.
Mike Skehan
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:51 1996
From: James Garland <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: SELL: 30L-1, PK-900, YO-901, GSB-201
Date: 6 May 1996 16:47:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlae8$[e-mail]>

I'm planning on hauling this stuff to Dayton, but thought I'd post it
first here:

Collins 30L-1: A wing-emblem version, excellent electrical and
mechanical condition, front panel excellent (new knob inlays), cabinet
and trim ring newly refinished by Chuck Rippel. Cabinet looks good
but still shows a few scratches under the new finish. A great user radio,
but not true collector-grade.. Comes with copy of the manual: $475 plus
shipping

AEA PK-900: New-in-box condition, has the PACTOR option, original box and
manual. I've hardly used this at all. I wired it up to my FT1000D,
thinking I would use it for RTTY, but never did. $295 including shipping.

Yaesu YO-901 Monitor Scope: Has lots of features (two-tone generator,
bandscope option, etc), monitors trapezoid and sweep display. Excellent
condition cosmetically and electrically. With original manual. $160 plus
shipping.

Gonset GSB-201 amplifier: Heaviest, ruggedest 811A amplifier (four tubes)
ever made (75 lbs). Massive choke-input filter, plate transformer. Ideal
candidate for substituting 572Bs. This is a collector grade amplifier
which looks new inside and out, except for the cabinet which has some
scratches touched up by previous owner. With pristine original manual.
$325 plus shipping.

Any of this stuff can be picked up at Dayton, if buyer prefers.

Jim W8ZR (Columbus, OH)
email: [e-mail]
phone: [phone]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (KD6JXY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: SOLD UHF Motorola voice-tone pager.
Date: 5 May 1996 20:46:24 -0400
Message-ID: <4mji50$[e-mail]>

The Motorola Voice-tone pager has been sold.  Thanks for all your
interest.

Pauol Merrell


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:53 1996
From: [e-mail](Tony)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,misc.forsale.computers.storage,oc.forsale,la.forsale,ca.forsale,alt,forsale
Subject: Used Ram for sale
Date: 4 May 1996 13:57:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4mfnot$[e-mail]>

I have 6 four meg boards, 5 of them are non-parity (70ns) and 1 of them
is non-parity (80 ns). I also have an 8 meg board (70 ns) that is
non-parity. The memory is almost new, it was used for about a month on
a project I was working on. (72 Pin)

I prefer pre-paid, I have had a couple of problems with cod. I
understand ram has come down in price, so I am willing to accept any
REASONABLE offers (not gunna give them away) or GOOD trades.

Thnx    Tony


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:54 1996
From: Luis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Vendo TH26E
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 16:33:14 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hola a todos.

 Vendo Talky kenwood TH26E con placa de subtonos CTCSS y Teclado DTMF. Tiene
toda la documentaci≤n, y actualmente estß dado de alta en mi Licencia EB1AKI.
Tiene tambien funda de protecci≤n y embalaje original. 2 anos de antiguedad.

 Precio : 35.000Pts

 Saludos..... Luis   [e-mail]
                     [e-mail]
                AX25 [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Stuedemann)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Yaesu Ft-5100 Dual-Bander
Date: 4 May 1996 23:30:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4mgp9q$[e-mail]>




Yaesu FT-5100 2m/440 dualband mobile in excellent condition
complete with all factory accessories, box and manual.
$425 complete,  73 de KF8RU


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:56 1996
From: Gary Watts <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-726R
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 19:24:16 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>


Bob,
Mind your own business !
It was a vaild offer
I have the same radio and wanted it for parts
Have a good day !
Gary Watts


On Mon, 6 May 1996, Bob Headrick wrote:

> In article <[e-mail]> you wrote:
>
> : Robert,
> : I'll give you $100 for this unit if it is in proper working order.
> : Without the 435 module and sat bord then the radio is almost useless for
> : anything except for two meters and at  less than ten watts anyway !
> : if you are interested then let me know
>
> : [e-mail]
>
>
> If you are going to make ridicoulous offers please do it vi email.
>
>  - Bob WA7OVU
>
>



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:54:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Stuedemann)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-726R
Date: 6 May 1996 22:59:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4mm08d$[e-mail]>



In , Gary Watts writes:

>
>Robert,
>I'll give you $100 for this unit if it is in proper working order.
>Without the 435 module and sat bord then the radio is almost useless for
>anything except for two meters and at  less than ten watts anyway !
>if you are interested then let me know
>
>[e-mail]
>
>
>Robert Stuedemann wrote:
>
>>
>> Yaesu FT-726R Vhf/uhf All Mode Tribander.This radio has the
>> two meter module, AC/DC operation, dtmf mike, plus many more
>> features. The rig is in excellent condition. Asking $500
>> shipped. 73 de KF8RU
>>
>> Gary, Save your $100. The radio sold first day and I had
three back deals on it . Maybe you are not the radio expert
you think you are!!!
>>
>>



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joel Fillmore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: * FS: PRO-2006 w/ Discone *
Date: Fri, 10 May 96 04:54:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4mui5l$[e-mail]>

I have a Radio Shack PRO-2006 that I am interested in selling.
The scanner is in EXCELLENT condition. I also need to sell a discone
scanner (RS #20-013) and about 40 feet of RG-8 cable. I have all the
manuals and even the original box for the scanner. I would like to
sell everything together.

I am looking to sell it for somewhere around $300

If you're interested make an offer to:

Joel Fillmore


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (radiotr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RE: AD:Don't pay for MODS
Date: 9 May 1996 00:49:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrfet$[e-mail]>

Thought I had seen it all...Pay for a MOD!!!...What does a disk of Mods cost
at a hamfest? Last one I bought was $5.00 with 1.2 meg Ziped..Covered
every radio Known to man..But a single Radio mod for $5.00!!!! Just my
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:06 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AD:Don't pay for MODS
Date: 9 May 1996 08:42:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4mt3o9$[e-mail]>
References: <4mrfet$[e-mail]>

: Thought I had seen it all...Pay for a MOD!!!...What does a disk of Mods cost
: at a hamfest? Last one I bought was $5.00 with 1.2 meg Ziped..Covered
: every radio Known to man..But a single Radio mod for $5.00!!!! Just my
: [e-mail]

Or you can just download them for free from an FTP site like simtel.com or
cdrom.com.

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          _'            | D5 8F 54 63 0E 05 5D 9D D7 6C A1 BE 38 E9 2D 15 |
        _-'             `-------------------------------------------------'




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:07 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AD:Don't pay for MODS
Date: Sat, 11 May 96 17:39:41 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mrfet$[e-mail]>  <4mt3o9$[e-mail]>


In Article<4mt3o9$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
or go www.qrz.com click on mods ans see the thousands
there.....that are free  of charge



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:08 1996
From: Glenn Yarbrough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AL mil and other freqs
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 14:22:08 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

looking for military and other hard to find freqs used in the north AL
area, around Huntsville. please respond directly to [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:08 1996
From: [e-mail] ("Jowee")
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Alphanumeric Pager For Sale
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 17:26:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4mmoeh$[e-mail]>

I have a Motorola Advisor Alphanumeric Pager
For Sale. It is in excellent shape.
I am asking $60.00.
Please email me.





From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:10 1996
From: echolab <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: aor 8000
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 21:45:00 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

might be able to help
first though what kind of computer do you have? and how do you hook a
mouse up to a com port?
andy
the radio is also pretty damn good!!


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR1000 alignment?
Date: 8 May 1996 08:54:43 -0400
Message-ID: <4mq5ij$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Mike Agner  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hi all - I am reasonably happy with the aor1000 that I have had for a
>few years now, but one thing distresses me - I must increase the squelch
>level as I go up in frequency.  Is this an alignment error or is it
>normal with AOR scanners?  Replies here or to [e-mail].


Uneven squelch thresholds (different receiving modes and frequency ranges)
is a design problem with all Nissei-manufactured AOR handhelds. Live with
it.




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


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:12 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: AR 8000 SCANNING BY TONES. CAN IT BE DONE? HOW
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mqrf4$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 21:08:11 GMT

ATocco8586 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE USING THE AR8000 TO SCAN BY TONES, W/COMPUTER
: CONTROL. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO JUST COPS, AND THEY SHARE FREQ'S
: W/FIRE AND OTHER STUFF. WHAT ADDITIONAL EQUIP WILL I NEED, HOW WELL DOES
: IT WORK.HELP.

I don't beleive there is currently anything around. But when something
like this DOES get built, very likely the AR8000 will be the one the
radios it works with.  Because of the fact that AR8000's interface port
has the audio discriminator ouput on one of its pins, as well as being
able to "reaction tune" by RS232-like control.  I've heard AOR is working
on an add-on box which will allow the radio to follow cellular calls when
they change cells.  Probably only for sale in Japan (this **definitely**
will not have the FCC's stamp of approval).  Something which followed
trunked radio systems is a definite possibility, though, but I have not
heard any rumors of it.



                                                           WELCOME TO
                                                            THE WORLD
                                                             OF AR8000
                                                              RECEIVER



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lee McKelvey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR8000,PC I/F, ScanStar. HELP!!
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 12:31:07 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a New AR8000, OptoLynx computer I/F, and ScanStar SW for Windows 3.1.

Configuration:   AR8000, Expert mode, 9600 baud, Delimiters CR.

Optolynx:        Local/Full Duplex mode, connected to COM2, and connected
to
                 AR8000 with ribbon cable

PC:              486 with COM1 connected to Mouse, COM2 connected to Optolynx.
                  No other serial devices.


I have tried everything I know to get the PC to communicate with the
AR8000 but have had no luck. I can get my Scout 40 to reactune the AR
through the 2.5 mm cable hookup.  I can get the Scout software to download
the captured frequencies from the Scout through one of the OptoLynx CI-V
ports OK.  But I can't get ScanStar to establish communications through
the OptoLynx AR8000 port.   I sent the OptoLynx to their service
department but it checked out OK. I contacted ScanStar and they said the
COM port configuration might be the problem?  The problem is either with
the AR or the PC COM2 port configuration.  I would appreciate any input
for anyone who has experience with this kind of equipment. Also, I live in
San Jose CA and would like to have the AR checked out on another  PC setup
of any kind to help diagnose this problem.  Any help would be appreciated.

Please response  Email or this NewsGroup.

[e-mail]

Thanks


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:14 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000,PC I/F, ScanStar. HELP!!
Date: 10 May 1996 06:31:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4munss$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

I purchased the same radio and software about 3 months ago and also had
the same exact problems. I had a friend hook the radio up to another
brand of software and everything worked fine. I contacted the software
co. and they proceeded to tell me that the radio is a piece of junk, but
if I would send it to them they would modify it to make it work. After
several telephone calls and he keep comeing up with the same answer I
told him that I was returning the software for a full refund and he just
said, Do what you gotta do.... Needless to say, he never sent a credit to
american express and I had returned it insured with a return receipt, but
still didn't want to credit my account. I contacted amer. express and
told them of the problem and faxed the return docs to them and they gave
me a full refund and then went after them to recoop their money. I had a
letter from am ex saying that it had been resolved.
The radio is working great after useing other software. Hope this will
help to save others from the same problem.
Joe



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:14 1996
From: Daryl Jackson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Aviation Monitoring
Date: 8 May 1996 17:44:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4mqmir$h4v$[e-mail]>

All,

I'm very interested in monitoring Aviation on VHF, both voice and
ACARS. My primary interest is in commercial aviation (airlines)
and ATC. I'd be particularly interested in seeing ACARS datalink
capture files from different areas, especially if you are able to
receive ground based transmissions. Also I'd be very interested
in VHF frequencies used and specific details regarding traffic
flow and routings (I can e-mail a file from this area to give you
an idea of what I'm looking for). If anyone is interested in
exhanging this type of information, please e-mail to:
[e-mail]

Daryl Jackson
Ottawa, Canada


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (wfm)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC-2500 Lamp  ON
Date: 10 May 1996 17:35:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4mvupu$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know if it is possible (thru the keyboard or a mod)
to switch the BC-2500 lamp on and off at will?  This would be
a handy feature for night use/viewing.
thanks
bill


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:16 1996
Date: 10 May 1996 08:04:48 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Hugh Duff)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: bc890



> I own a bc890 and it is a great scanner but I was wondering why there is
> never any talk about it on this group. It's the same as the bc9000 but
> only covers to 956MHz

Probably because apart from its nice looks, receiver performance is
only half-decent. I speak frm experience. I owned an 890 when they 1st
came out. The sleek looks and VFO knob were attracive to me but I sold
it within a couple of weeks and bought another PRO-2004.
The sensitivity and selectivity of the receiver did not compare to the
2004. Construction of the 890 internally (board quality, chassis) was
'chinsy'.
JFYI, I'm not so sure the 890 is just a 9000 without the extended
frequency capability. I believe the 9000 is a couple of steps up in
performance.

JMHO...
Hugh Duff  VA3TO  Toronto


---
 ■ NFX v1.3 [000]


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (SCOTT W. DRUMM)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BearCat 101 [HELP]
Date: 8 May 1996 23:43:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrbi5$[e-mail]>

[Send Replies to: [e-mail]]

A friend of mine just recently acquired an old BearCat 101 scanner sans docs,
and doesn't have a clue how to program it.  Does anybody happen to have
one of these ancient beasts and know how to enter frequency data?

Thanx for the assist....




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:18 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "David A. Lovell" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: BearCat 101 [HELP]
Message-ID: <5a7cc$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 15:20:45 GMT
References: <4mrbi5$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

We make reprints of the BC 101 manual for $11.00
Send a check or money order to

Electra Corporation
251 N. 300 W.
Greenfield, IN  46140-8496

The manual includes extensive frequency programming lists and even

the equations to "roll your own" :)

Best Regards,

David A. Lovell

RF Engineer, Owner, Tinkerer

Electra Corp.




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (RICHARD DOHERTY)
Subject: BEARCAT 200 XLT SCANNER, CASE,
Date: 10 May 96 05:12:02 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

BEARCAT 200 XLTSCANNER, CASE, $210 EX.COND. EMAIL
THANKS, DICK


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Philip J. Smith)
Subject: RE: Bugs
Date: 9 May 96 06:08:12 -0700
References: <4mi1j6$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Telephone bugs are of many makes and models. Most operate NFM, and
can range anywhere from 25 to 900+ MHz. The common ones sold in
catalogs are tunable from 80-110 MHz.


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:20 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: California Scanner Laws (PC636.5)
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 03:35:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4muo6g$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mtl88$[e-mail]>

Well, I'm not a lawyer, but this certainly doesn't sound like there's
any restriction on using a scanner in California for your own interest
and amusement.  This statute seeems to only touch using a scanner to
assist either in committing a crime yourself or helping someone else
who has committed a crime.

Probably every state has a statute with language like this.

        Jonathan

On 9 May 1996 20:40:40 GMT, [e-mail](David Palmer )
wrote:

>Here it is:

>California Penal Code Section 636.5  Wrongful
>Interception and Divulgence of Police Radio Communication.

> Any person not authorized by the sender, who intercepts
>any police radio service communications, by use of a
>scanner or other means, for the purpose of using that
>communication to assist in the commission of a criminal
>offense or to avoid or escape arrest, trial, conviction,
>or punishment or who divulges to any person he or she knows
>to be a suspect in the commission of any criminal offense,
>the existence, contents, substance, purport, effect or
>meaning of that communication concerning escape from arrest,
>trial, conviction, or punishment is guilty of a misdemeanor.
> Nothing in this section shall preclude prosecution of any
>person under section 31 or 32.
> As used in this section "police radio service
>communications" means a communications authorized by the
>Federal Communications Commission to be transmitted by a
>station in the police radio service. Leg.H. 1976 ch. 1129,
>1991 ch. 515.
>--
>David Palmer                         [e-mail]


>"Oh aint it good when things are going your way, hey! hey!"




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CB Frequencies
Date: 8 May 1996 04:26:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4mp7pe$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)

ME ([e-mail]) writes:
> Could somebody e-mail me the Cb Radio frequencies with channel number,
> and what mode to they transmit in anyways, it is ssb?

Depends what kind of radio they have, what mode they fell like
transmitting on, and what position the sideband switch is in. Although
most of the time CB transmissions are AM.




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cellular
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <pworrell-2804962335490001@192.0.2.1> <[e-mail]> <4m3l62$[e-mail]> <pworrell-0105961552480001@192.0.2.1> <4mcesv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 10:18:20 GMT

Danny Browning ([e-mail]) wrote:


: Sounds like he need to Buy a new scanner. Do you want a tv that picks up
: channel 6 on channel 10??? Get the real thing!

Well, if there was a law against having a TV which picks up channel 6,
but not channel 10, and there was nothing to watch on channel 10, anyway,
and you really wanted to watch channel 6.....


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:23 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cellular going digital
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mobkb$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 02:57:01 GMT

Alice5859 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I seen a letter where a Celluar Co.  It is going Digital and have digital
: Capabilities. They say it is to impoved coverage and greater reliability
: with this. Dose this also  mean  that people will not be able to pick up
: there converstations on scanner that have the 800 mhz with this new
: Digital Capabilities?

People who have scanners with 800 mhz will be able to pick up cellular
for a long time.  Only a small minority of phones will have these new
digital systems.  They are going to slowly phase the digital systems in,
not convert everyone overnight.  Just think, if they were going to stop
you from picking up cell calls on your scanner they'd have to make
EVERYONE get a new cell phone overnight, right.  This ain't gonna happen.



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Blake Bowers)
Date: 07 May 96 21:52:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cellular-tracking
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


 SW> Rumor has it that AOR is working on one which will work in conjunction
 SW> with the AR8000.   It will "reaction tune" the receiver when the call
 SW> changes cells.  Needless to say, it won't be for sale in the good old
 SW> US.

If so, then it most likely will not work in the US anyways.  Different
countries, different systems.

Although the US system is used in some other countries, it is not used
in by any means all.

Bottom line, I don't think AOR is working on one for public consumption
anyways.

---
 * Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] *
--
|Fidonet:  Blake Bowers 1:3821/7
|Internet: [e-mail]
|
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Harris F. Brodie)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: College freqs.
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 01:24:37 -0400
Message-ID: <harrisb-0705960124370001@205.160.113.78>

I am looking for a list of college security guard freqs. Preferably
villanova university, and rosemont college. Please mail them to me if you
know where they are, or have them. My address is
[e-mail]        Thanks.

--
Harris F. Brodie
[e-mail]
http://www.trend1.com/~harrisb/


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:25 1996
From: Dennis Bullard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Computer control for scanners
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 22:47:36 +1030
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi Guys,

To advise you about Scancat and Copycat Computer and Packet Control
These super programs are now available in Australia from Capricorn
Computer Technologies.. (+061) [phone]  or E-mail
[e-mail]  for Demo disks, Prices (AU) Support..

Dennis.


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:26 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DF'ing scanner
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 16:09:53 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

On Wed, 8 May 1996, Keith A Monahan wrote:

> In article <[e-mail]> you wrote
:
>
> : Anyone have any idea if there are  accessories available
> : to Direction Find with a resonable good bearing? I've always though this
> : would be a cool idea but probably expensive. I've seen Yagi's and a few
> : others but heard the bearing isn't all that great. Sure wish I could get
> : some mil surplus stuff.
>
> What exactly is Direction Find? I have an idea, but who makes it?  I'm quite
> interested in being able to locate signals.  Is it possible to simply
> purchase a directional antennae and measure the power readings for the
> directions?  I would think that would work.  With the directional antennae
> pointing directly towards the signal, the signal should be the strongest,
> Pointing it directly opposite the signal should be the weakest, and then
> perpendicular to the signal (either east or west, assuming N or S being the
> signal) should be equal....

 I have no idea who makes anything that DF's, I was just wondering if
anyone knew of anything out there that did.


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:28 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DF'ing scanner
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 08:05:25 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>

Brian Varine wrote:

There are two ways to do this..the first is to use a directional "yagi"
antenna and simply point it in the direction of the strongest signal. The
other is more costly and complicated. There are direction finding units
on the market that use several antennas and measuer the delay in the
received signal between antennas. Usually called "doppler" scanners, or
doppler direction finders, or something similar, these units can usually
give you an actual bearing to the target signal. I had a friend in
University (elec. engineer) that built one himself. I wouldnt recommend
that though...if you want to spend the $$$, I've seen ads for these types
of equipment in Mobile Radio Technology magazine...


--
--------------------------------------------
The Canadian Broadcast Directory
and Broadcast Engineering Page:
http://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
--------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:28 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast food Freq's? what good does this do?
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 16:24:29 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mjimd$[e-mail]>
To: The Prophet <[e-mail]>

The Prophet wrote:
>
> Hello all,  i was just wondering what you could do with listening in on
> mcdonalds...is there some kind of mischeif you could cause or
> something? anyway im just curious..

You will often hear the clerks make off color remarks about customers
waiting in line.  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.  I
have heard the clerks make comments about the staff at the fast food store
as well... so, it is very interesting!

It's also fun tracking them down, because they're very low in power
and not listed in most Scanner frequency directories.

Bob


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:29 1996
From: "Kevin M. Gregg" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast food Freq's? what good does this do?
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 12:10:33 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mjimd$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

> These frequencies are very interesting to listen to!  If you happen to
> catch them at an off hour, you can hear the employees making very rude
> remarks about the customer placing the order.
>

Question... are the mics in the fast food joints always keyed on so that
everything that is said is broadcast?  I thought the employees would
have to key the mic first.
kg


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency info for Lake of the Woods, Ontario
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 06:33:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrp1l$[e-mail]>
References: <4mjaod$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Mepee1) wrote:

>Does anyone out there have ANY frequency info for the Lake of Woods area
>in Ontario, Canada?
>Any information would help!

I have a web page (URL below) you can check out and
see if you can find it their.  I'm not sure what
region  Lake of Woods is in, maybe you can let me
know and I'll see how I can help.

TTYL


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



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:31 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: FS : BENDIX KING UHF HT - MINT!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 03:19:27 GMT

Bendix King LPU series, 210 channel scanning, field programmable UHF ,
commercial grade handh held radio.  Downbanded to include the 440
amateur band, through 512 Mhz..  Includes LAA 0325 drop in charging
stand,  two (20 short, high-cap 5 watt batteries, field programming
plug,  LAA 0207 speaker/mike, cigarette lighter battery eliminator,
display shield and keyboard cover.  $700.00 shipped to 48, COD $5.00
extra.  E-Mail if interested
[e-mail]
Compuserve - 71242,1774     Amateur Radio - N2TYB
Ridgefield, New Jersey



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:32 1996
From: "Boyd L. Fulbright" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS Scanner "PRO-39"
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 11:26:19 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

For Sale:  Radio Shack PRO-39 with cell-phone 200 channel, hand-held
           Book & Charger/Power Supply. Comes with rechargeable
           batterys.
           $200.00
           Thanks,
           Boyd   N6DMF


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:33 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: FS: Bearcat 210 XL base scanner - $45.00 !
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 00:50:29 GMT

BEARCAT 210 XL 18 channel base scanner, in excellent condition, covers
all standard bands thru 512 Mhz.  With Radio Shack telescoping
antenna.  $45.00 shipped to 48.  COD is $5.00 extra.

E-Mail if interested.
[e-mail]
Compuserve - 71242,1774        Amateur Radio - N2TYB
Ridgefield, New Jersey




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rob Cheply)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Good Morning America freqs
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 23:33:26 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

        Hello, I live in Victoria BC, the TV show Good Morning America
is going to be hear for a week, I was interested in listening to them
when they talk on their walkie talkies, which I know they have because
I saw one of the people who work for them on the news with a walkie
talkie in his hand.
        Anyways, does anybody know what frequencies are used by them.
Thank in advance.
        Cory


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re:GROVE CD OR PERCON?
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 05:11:01 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ml2bb$[e-mail]>

PerCom SPECTRUM '96,  "For Windows/DOS/mac".
3,000,000 FCC records.
Ready for shipping now, $24.95+

Uncle T.

On Mon, 06 May 1996 14:29:24 GMT, [e-mail] (Kisso)
wrote:

>I was wondering who makes a better fcc cd database Grove or Percon. I
>am mainly  going to be using this for uploading my AR 8000 with
>Scan*Star. Dose Percon have mapping? Should I wait till june when
>grove has their updated version out for 96 ( just checked with the a
>few seconds ago) or go with Percon now?  Is Percon for windows? I know
>the Grove is dos right?


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:35 1996
From: Dan Prysby <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones
Date: 9 May 1996 13:15:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4msr4u$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Neil Young) wrote:
>David Fredriksson <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>> No, its not possible to decrypt GSM phone-calls. Well ,it cant be done
>> without veeeery sophisticatied equp. so, dont even bother.
>
>I've heard them before, using an AR-8000.  It wasn't very clear, because
>there were about 5 conversations on at the same time, but I could make
>out sentences.  How this happened I don't know ...  I expect there's
>probably a logical explanation, there always is.

Highly doubtful it was GSM heard on your FM scanner.
Digital cellular systems use a complicated system of encoding and
modulating such that a normal FM scanner and other additional parts,
i.e. codec, will not decode anything.
GSM and the US TDMA are similar. CDMA adds the further complication
of spread spectrum. Highly sophisticated scanners would be needed to
monitor a digital system. A hacked digital phone may be the best
starting point.

First the modulation is not continuous, it is time sliced into 8 channel
slots, each channel gets 1/8 of the frame to transmit the digital bits,
and across 8 frames 40ms of coded speech is transmitted.
Second, the modulation is not FM, it is one of many variants of
amplitude+phase shift keying - in GSM it is Gaussian minimum shift
keying, the pattern of amplitude and phase is called a constellation..
Third, the digital information representing the codec speech is
encoded with error correcting bits and broken up and recombined
in a process called interleaving to minimize burst errors.

Given the above, the GSM scanner needs the abilities to monitor
a time slot, demodulate the GSM constellation, de-interleave, apply
error correction, and do the GSM vocoding for the conversion of speech.

Dan Prysby




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:37 1996
From: Dan Prysby <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones
Date: 9 May 1996 13:30:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4mss1u$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqj61$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Rickard Faivre) wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] says...
>>
>>Olivier Ros wrote:
>>>
>>> hi,
>>>
>>> Is it possible to decypt GSM cellular phone (it's numeric)
>conversation?
>>> Is there a software who does it with a scanner?
>>>
>>> thanks.
>>
>>HI everyone !
>>
>>No, its not possible to decrypt GSM phone-calls. Well ,it cant be done
>>without veeeery sophisticatied equp. so, dont even bother.
>>
>>regards
>> Dave
>
>You dont need sophiscated equipment. All you need is the individual
>password that corresponds to the phone users id number which by the way
>is not sent over the air but stores centrally. The source code for GSM
>is available on the WWW, just search for GSM.
>
>So as Dave said, us ordinary people need not bother our minds about
>decrypting GSM. It`s like cracking PGP.
>
>Rickard.
>

Oh, very clear explanation, or was it a guess.

Dan Prysby



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rickard Faivre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones
Date: 7 May 1996 09:04:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4mn3nk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>hi,
>
>Is it possible to decypt GSM cellular phone (it's numeric)
conversation?
>Is there a software who does it with a scanner?
>
>
>thanks.

Sure it`s possible. I have a GSM phone, and the phone company
encrypts and decrypts my conversations. I`ve heard that foreign
governments dont like the GSM A5 encryption because they cant crack it.
I`ve also heard that MI5 was hesitant to let europe export this
technology to the middle east because of the difficulty of cracking it.




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:39 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4msr4u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 19:06:11 GMT

Neil Young ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Yes, I had a feeling I might have been wrong.  I was following
: instructions in one of my many scanning books, and I searched around
: 1200Mhz (or somewhere like that in the 1000 range).  I was using WFM,
: and clearly made out words, and found there were 5 conversations.
: Prehaps it was just an image of normal cellular :-?  I don't claim to
: know much about it, and am probably very wrong, so please don't send me
: loads of technical info proving me wrong :-)

At 1200Mhz, it's very likely you were listening to images of normal
cellular.  It is very common for scanners which tune above 1Ghz to pick
up cell images.  There are very few real signals in this band to
interfere with the images.  Also, most of these scanners are
triple-conversion which means their IF frequency will shift the images
several hundred Mhz above the cell band.

Digital cellphones use the same frequencies as regular cellphones.  They
are able to carry more conversations on the same bandwidth, however.
They are also totally impossible to listen to on a normal scanner.



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:39 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Marc Genois)
Subject: Help for air band antenna ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Genois)
Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 18:17:23 GMT

Hello,

I have a Pro-37 scanner and I use it to listen to air band most of the time.

Where I was living before, I was at about 4 miles of the airport,
and I was also higher than the airport. So I was able to pickup the ATIS &
ground control transmissions with the rubber duckie antenna.

But I moved, now I'm about 15 miles from the airport. I cant hear ground, ATIS

anymore, and I even loose plane transmission when they are in final.

I am not a scanner/antenna guru.

So what kind of antenna I need ?
Will I will be able to listen to ground control transmission again ?

I would like to be able to put the antenna into the roof (not on...),
I know it's not the best, but it's a brand new house and I do not feel
like drilling holes in the roof yet... :-)

I will appreciate any help.

Marc

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:40 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: help pro2026 mods
Date: Sat, 11 May 96 15:01:51 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


are there any mods for the r.s pro 2026.
if you have any
email [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:41 1996
From: [e-mail](Jonathan Manheim )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Image frequencies
Date: 6 May 1996 16:35:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4ml9nn$[e-mail]>

Thanks to everyone who replied to tell me that my mysterious
Seattle-Eastside frequencies were images, that was definitely the case.

This made me curious about image frequencies.  Can someone here answer
some questions about them?

1. I understand how images are produced by the conversion process that
uses IFs, but why then doesn't every broadcast frequency produce an
image frequency?  Why doesn't each image frequence have a twin on the
other side of the broadcast frequency?

2. Why are double-conversion scanners prone to producing images?

3. Why do triple-conversion scanners eliminate images?

4. Are images more common in certain bands than others?  Why?

Thanks in advance,

    Jonathan


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Carl Hodder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Kenwood RZ-1 scanner mod?
Date: 10 May 1996 04:19:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4mug4e$[e-mail]>

The Kenwood scanner has a MAIN and SUB indicator in the LCD display
but the manual don't tell of this. Any hidden features or functions
in the RZ-1 scanner. As far as I know the LCD display used in the RZ-1 is
not used in another Kenwood radio. What's going on here about the MAIN
and SUB? It's in the right hand corner of the display below the M. CH.

Any keyboard mods like some Kenwood transceiver have? Don't hear
much on this scanner.


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:42 1996
From: Jay MacNEILL <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: LAPD SIGNALLING TONES
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 21:58:17 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I recently visited LA area and monitored the Las Angeles police PD on the
506.5xxx----507.xxx mhz uhf "T" band.
I was wandering what all the different signalling tones ment that are
emitted from the mobile and base units at the beginning of there
transmitions.
Does anyone  know what all those signalling tones mean?

                                  Thanks in advance \\oo//
                                                      [j]
                                                    Vancouver B.C.
                                                       Canada


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:44 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Vampyr)
Subject: Legality of owning a Modified Scanner.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 21:05:06 GMT

My friend and I were arguing today about owning a scanner that has been
modified. I insisted that *owning* a modified for cellular scanner was not
illegal, my
reasoning came from the Scanning FAQ, it says that private sale of
modified scanners is still allowed, so lemme get this straight, you can
own one to sell one privately, but buying is illegal? I never claimed to
know the letter of the law when it comes to this, but it doesn't make
sense if one can sell a scanner and not own one.

Is modifying a scanner illegal?

Also, let's say I do have a modified scanner, and for some reason I got
busted, would I be charged for listening to cellular just on the basis
that my scanner can? the question that comes to my mind is how could the
FCC prove I was listening?

My friend made many references to 'illegal' cable boxes, he said just
having one was enough to get you arrested, but I said that the crime of
listening to a cell. conversation and stealing cable were two different
things, given one is an invasion, the other is theft. and I know that if
and when I listen to cellular, I will not abuse what i hear (tho
technically I'm not supposed to be listen, I won't use the info for
personal gain) and it's only for hobby.

Please if anyone has any info, help end the dispute with my friend :)

thanks

Mike
--
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael Palomino-             | "Open the pod bay doors, HAL"
[e-mail]      | "Who is it?"
                              | "It's me, Dave! Open the pod bay doors!"


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (KF6BBL)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Listen to Digital Cordless NOW AVAILABLE.
Date: 9 May 1996 05:13:28 -0400
Message-ID: <4mscvo$[e-mail]>
References: <4mqasb$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (KF6BBL)


>Will this decode Spread Spectrum (CDMA) phones, such as ESCORT phones?

The Escort phone may be Spread Spectrum, but Spread Sprectrum is not the
same as CDMA.
-Bill


>PKH



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:46 1996
From: [e-mail] ((Bill Bones(N.S.G.)))
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Listen to Digital Cordless NOW AVAILABLE.
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 07:20:13 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

On Tue, 7 May 1996 23:00:14 central, [e-mail] (Mr.CodeGrabber)
wrote:

>
>Hi its me again.
>
>Just wondering how many people would be interested in buying a unit that
>decodes new Digital cordless telephones.  Also please email if there would be

>a demand for a digital convertor for cell phones.(for your scanner)
>
>The price for the device for cordless phones will be around $100.00.
>
>You will also be happy to know that we are located in Canada, but marketing
>the US.

  surely you aren't talking about spread spectrum are you??


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dominic Post)
Date: 09 May 96 09:59:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for a belt clip f
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

TO : [e-mail]  (Marshall Blythe)


BL>I'd like to add a belt clip to my BC-200XLT handheld scanner. Can anyone
BL>suggest a vendor that sells such things? I'd prefer a metal clip to a plast
i
BL>one.


  Marshall Blythe;
       Radio Shack:
       "Universal Mounting Bracket"
       Part # 270-033.
       It is a metal clip  it's OK.
        ************
        *-=D.Post=-*
        ************

          **            e-mail -  [e-mail]            **
          ** 201-943-3590 *=*  Ridgefield, New Jersey 07657 **

---
 * OLX 2.1 TD * Is That All There Is ??
--


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff Goldman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Looking for Freq's in Orlando, FL
Date: 10 May 1996 04:18:30 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4mug2m$[e-mail]>
References: <4mnhfp$[e-mail]>

Get a copy of Monitor America and check pages 217-218.



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:48 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve St. Denis)
Subject: Looking for Niagara Falls Ont. Fire Dept. (new freq's)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 09:13:56 GMT

A fire call came over the Niagara Falls Ontario Frequency (153.800)
last nite and the Dispatcher asked the fire trucks to go to the new
channel. Does any one have the new scanner frequency or frequencies
for the Niagara Falls Ontario Fire Department, I can't seem to find it
and was wondering if they have gone to the 800.000 trunked systems
like so many others.
Please e-mail any information to:
[e-mail]
tia
Steve



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Looking for Niagara Falls Ont. Fire Dept. (new freq's)
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 07:04:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrqre$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I'm not aware of any new system for Niagara Region Fire departments
Is it possible their using Hamiltons system?

I have web pages for Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz
check out the Niagara Region stuff I try and keep it up to date
but your giving me the feeling that Niagara has some new channel.
My current information can be found on that page.

If you find that in fact Niagara has changed then please let
me know.

Also seeing you are in the Niagara area if you have anything from
that area you think would be nice to add to the web page please
fell free to send it to me.

Talk to you soon.



[e-mail] (Steve St. Denis) wrote:

>A fire call came over the Niagara Falls Ontario Frequency (153.800)
>last nite and the Dispatcher asked the fire trucks to go to the new
>channel. Does any one have the new scanner frequency or frequencies
>for the Niagara Falls Ontario Fire Department, I can't seem to find it
>and was wondering if they have gone to the 800.000 trunked systems
>like so many others.
>Please e-mail any information to:
>[e-mail]
>tia
>Steve


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



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:50 1996
From: [e-mail](Virginia Engle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Modification to RS pro 2021
Date: 7 May 1996 21:56:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4mogun$[e-mail]>

I want to modify my Radio Shack pro 2021 to activate a tape recorder or
other device when it is receiving a signal. I always hear about this
mod and have seen mods of this kind for more recent models but not for
mine. Any help on this appreciated!

            Garey
            [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:51 1996
From: Loren's Netscape mailer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mods for pro-62?
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 17:36:40 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I've been searching for mods for Radio Shack's Pro-62 and I cannot find one an
ywhere...
has anyone ever seen any?
Please let me know.....email:[e-mail]

Thanks...


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Douglas Wayne Bowerman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: More channels on Pro-2035?
Date: 10 May 1996 18:28:27 -0500
Message-ID: <4n0jer$[e-mail]>

Is there a mod for more channels on the Pro-2035?
If there is could you post how to do it or where to find out.
Thanks
Doug



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:52 1996
Date: 10 May 1996 08:04:56 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Hugh Duff)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mtr8j$[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Need Help about where can I buy scanner other than


> Hi ! Does any one can tell me where I can buy scanner other than Radio
> Shxxx in toronto/ Thank you
>

Sure...Check out Norham Radio Supply at Steeles & Hwy400
or Atlantic Ham Radio near Bathurst & Wilson or Durham Radio in Whitby.

Hugh Duff  VA3TO  Toronto


---
 ■ NFX v1.3 [000]


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Vic)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need Help about where can I buy scanner other than Radio Shxxx in toronto!
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 02:10:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4mtr8j$[e-mail]>

Hi ! Does any one can tell me where I can buy scanner other than Radio
Shxxx in toronto/ Thank you



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Goeran Lowe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: OS456 or CE-232 to Europe?
Date: 10 May 1996 17:45:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4mvvb5$[e-mail]>
References: <4lepgm$[e-mail]> <ftn_2.201.339$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqn01$[e-mail]>

In article <4mqn01$[e-mail]>,
Rickard Faivre <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] says...
>>Angσede Optoelectronics Σr SRS huvudimport÷r i sverige. Efter
>f÷rfrσgan
>>frσn mig f÷r nσgot σr sedan fick jag fram ca pris 4000 + moms f÷r
>>optoscan. En annan import÷r i sverige Σr HQ-equpment (0911-3001) som
>nog
>>pσ f÷rfrσgan kan leverera.
>>
>>Mvh David
>
>Varf÷r i fridens namn rekomendera SRS? Importera direkt frσn England
>eller USA och spara tusenlappar.
>
>Rickard.
>

Jag sommna under eu-debatten ....
Men nΣr det gΣller import frσn england eu-land ska det vΣl inte
bli nσgra extra pσlagor pσ priset.

VΣrre Σr det vΣl med usa. ─r det nσn som har importerat nσt efter eu-intrΣdet.
'
25% moms lΣr man vΣl knappast komma undan men vad gΣller andra skatter
och tullar?

Jag Σr intresserad av att skaffa lite tyngre mottagare f÷r bσde hf och
vhf/uhf eventuellt ocksσ ren amat÷rradio-utrustning.Olika tullklasser?

(Hade inte tullverket ett tag olika pσlΣgg pσ dipoler f÷r sΣndare resp
mottagre :-)


(Ska man egentligen k÷ra svenska i denna gruppen?)


--
   G÷ran Lowe           [e-mail]
*******Make 8-bit characters standard in News and Mail****
*************************NOW*****************************


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:55 1996
From: "S. John Rees" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: OZ AFP Codes
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 13:11:25 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have the Australian AFP Codes?

Please email if you have.

john


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:56 1996
From: "S. John Rees" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: OZ AFP Codes
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 13:09:46 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have the Australian AFP Codes?

Please email to me if you have.

john


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:57 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: P l e a s e   h e l p   m e ! ! !
Date: 9 May 1996 21:26:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4mtntn$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hello the one,
I bought a nice Uniden UBC 220xlt but i'm desesperately looking for any
frequencies list for Switzerland.

I thank you so much in advance for any information you could give me.

                                                Nick


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:10:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Guy Teague)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pager Notification Network (was Re: Mr. News redux - another legal issue)
Date: 5 May 1996 13:32:32 -0400
Message-ID: <4miong$[e-mail]>
References: <4llfca$[e-mail]> <4lm08g$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Thomas J. Kravitz ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] wrote:

: :  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 wh
o
: : enjoy listening to scanners will call in and leave a voice mail at a centr
al
: : 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 wort
hy,
: : 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.

: IS Mr. Calloway some kind of flamming idiot. There are over 25 pager
: notification networks throughout the US and Canada with over 8,000
: subscribers. These networks provide breaking stories to news media
: organizations throughout the nation BEFORE AP/UPI and Ruiters even know
: about it. If this person is called "MR. Media" he needs to study-up on
: his subject. I AM with the news media and also run one of those pager
: notification networks. GET A LIFE!
:   ===================================================================
:   Thomas J. Kravitz,                    |     M E D I A   P A G E
:   P.O. Box 1307, Culver City, CA 90232  |   Breaking Stories to the
:   [phone]    [phone] FAX  |    News Media since 1978
:   Internet: [e-mail]            |
:   CIS: 71674,1610
:   http://ourworld.compuserve.com/webpages/Media_Page

:   ===================================================================

--------

You completely blew the attribution of the quote, but you're in the
media, that should be a common occurrence! <g> I hope Mr. News suitably
chastises you!

It saddens me that what used to be a nice, casual hobby will shortly be
ruined by you barracudas and paparazzi who sell what they hear. Eventually
all those you victimize by making commercial use of their radio
conversations will find a way to encrypt their signals, leaving those of us
hobbyists left to listen to taxicabs and laundry trucks.

BTW, I'm still waiting to be proved wrong about the media having an
exemption to the law that says you can't 'scan for profit'. Mr. News has
proved he's too lazy to do the research, maybe you will. How does a
'scanner notification service' claim the exemption to the law?

--
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 May 12 18:11:00 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Peverts:can't believe
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 16:53:42 GMT

NewsRadio ([e-mail]) wrote:

: > --If I had to guess, I'd say that probably every cell conversation in a
: major metro area is being monitored by at least a dozen scanners at any
: one time for at least a portion of the duration of the call.

I don't think it is anywhere near this many.  Remember that each nearby
group of cells can handle 833 simultaneous conversations.  The phone
systems are probably loaded at least 60 percent most of the time, so this
means that in a few-mile radius there are 500 of so calls going on at any
given time.  If a dozen scanners are tuned in to *each* call, that means
there are *currently* 6000 scanner buffs listening in.  I don't think
so.  Perhaps at any given time there are a dozen scanner buffs total
listening to cellphones.  I'll bet the chance that any particular call
actually gets listened in on is much less that 1 in 1000.  And even if
the call gets overheard, the listener won't have the slightest idea who
he listening to.  I don't have a cell phone, but with odds like this it
wouldn't really bother me to use one.


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven Skindell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pre-Cellular Ban Scanners for Sale
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 13:25:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4msh6m$[e-mail]>

ICOM R1 Scanner with Desktop charger and BP84 battery. $350.00
Radio Shack PRO-374 $150.00

Please leave email.
Steven Skindell
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:02 1996
From: Tom Montgomery <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO 43 FS
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 13:23:15 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a Pro 43 that I would like to sell. Comes with short rubber
antenna, telescoping antenna, ac adapter/charger, amplified external
speaker. Am asking 225.00 for everything.  IT HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PICK
UP CELL FREQ'S !!


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Mahnken)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-2006 Mods wanted.
Date: 6 May 1996 23:40:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4mm2kk$[e-mail]>
References: <h0N$[e-mail]><h0N$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In message <[e-mail]> - [e-mail]
(zombie)Wed, 01 May 1996 23:34:55 GMT writes:
:>
:>The cell mod is:
:>
:>Located behind the #3 key, clip D502.




From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tom Swisher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-2035 and Opto OS535
Date: 10 May 1996 13:55:38 -0400
Message-ID: <4mvvuq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Flint ([e-mail]) wrote:

:  I just got rid of my Pro-2037 and got a Pro-2035 at a good price. Now
: I'm looking into the Opto OS535 Board. I would like some info from
: others who have used this.
:1.) Is it hard to install? (I saw an article in U.S. Scanner News
:    But still don't know about "nibbling" the back out)

No, it's actually fairly easy. If you take your time you'll have no problem.

:2.) How much is it?

$299

:3.) What are the computer requirements? (I have a 486/66MHz but
:    would like to use it on an older 386/20MHz. is this OK?)

A 386/20 will be fine. With a 386SX16 running DOS 5, I was getting upwards
of 50 cps searching/scanning rate. Now, with a 386SX25 running Windows and
the Microsoft network, I'm still getting 30+ cps. Running it under Windows
slows it down, but not a whole lot. I even got good results with a 10 MHz XT.

:4.) Does the Opto OS535 open up the Gaps in the 800 band?

Only if you work for the government or a cellluar shop and can get the
unlock code.

:5.) Does anybody install these? (or are they too expensive)

I don't know. I *think* Grove will install for a modest fee.

:6.) What is the best program for the OS535?

I prefer Probe. It will run well on just about any IBM compatible
computer, even an old 4.77 MHz XT.

Tom Swisher, N8GQK



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:05 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey Herman)
Subject: Regency still alive?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 02:36:05 GMT

I'm getting an older Regency tone-alert monitor from some fire dept.
I'd like to re-crystal and re-tone it for the NWS on 162.55 MHz.
Anyone know if Regency is still in business? The xtal shouldn't
be a problem but I'm worried about getting the 1050 Hz tone
decoder for it.

Thanks in advance,
Jeff KH2PZ


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:06 1996
From: Andy Brinkley <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Regency still alive?
Date: 9 May 1996 00:15:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrdfm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Jeffrey Herman) wrote:
>I'm getting an older Regency tone-alert monitor from some fire dept.
>I'd like to re-crystal and re-tone it for the NWS on 162.55 MHz.
>Anyone know if Regency is still in business? The xtal shouldn't
>be a problem but I'm worried about getting the 1050 Hz tone
>decoder for it.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Jeff KH2PZ


Jeff -

Regency is now Regency Land Mobile Radio (RELM) and they are located in West
Melbourne Fl.  Tech Help is 800-422-6281 and the parts number is 800-422-6282.
They may not have much on the alert monitor - They probably stopped making the
m at
least 10 years ago.

If the unit has a decoder that uses "reeds" then you can probably get one from

BRAMCO and swap it out.  Another method might be to build a decoder circuit fr
om a
567 tone decoder chip for the NWS Alert tone.

Hope that this has helped.

E-mail me if you need more info.


Andy N4ROX  "[e-mail]"



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:07 1996
From: [e-mail](Chris E. Halladay)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ:Freqs for Paramount's Great America
Date: 8 May 1996 00:28:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4moprl$[e-mail]>

     I would like to request that someone email me the frequencies used by
security and medical personnel at Paramount's Great America in Santa
Clara,CA. I was hired to work there today. I would enjoy monitoring this
amusement park on my off hours. I would also like to receive any other
frequencies that might be used there. I have a Realistic Pro-34 200 channel
handheld scanner that can use the 800-900 mhz range.

     Thanks in advance!!
     Chris Halladay ([e-mail])
     Castro Valley,CA


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Matthew Delaney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RS Sale: Buy Recommendations?
Date: 6 May 1996 21:12:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlq0p$[e-mail]>
References: <4mhlms$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Jerry Stack ([e-mail]) in article ve <[e-mail]
> on Sun, 05 May 1996 18:45:06 -0700 wrote:
: James Brigman - Imonics Corporation wrote:
: >
: > Hey guys!
: >
: > RS is having sales on scanners. I'd sure like to have their "top-o-the-lin
e" unit,
: > but tell me, are any of the cheaper units modifyable to close up the gaps
in
: > their coverage? I'd rather spend $160 or $200 instead of the $400 or so fo
r the
: > top unit....

I have the PRO-51 which has birdies (lots of them..) and image rejection
problems (thought the upside of that is that cell comes in from 896-910)

I'm happy with it though, with what I paid for it ($92 from a friend who
didn't like it :)


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:09 1996
From: Paul Wilcox <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: SCANNER Recommendation
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 22:13:03 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'd like to buy a used scanner for under $100.00 that can be moded for
the Cell frequencys. Whats a good value Brand model for this price range
that is capable of lots of mods.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:11 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Scanner review
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mlf0v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 10:26:03 GMT

Michael Alexander ([e-mail]) wrote:

: It's unfortunate, but neither MT or PC really does a good job covering
: scanners. Sure, they write about scanners but they don't do much in the
: way of comprehensive reviews. [Puts on flame resistant underwear] The
: truth is they're more beholding to their advertisers than their readers.
: [Ducks behind a large boulder, while yelling "Fire in the hole!"] I used
: to subscribe to both of them but since let my subs lapse.

There's also a mag called "US Scanner News", devoted solely to scanners.
It's worth it just for the cartoons.  In a recent issue, they had a
cartoon where a guy had attached a little pulley system to his scanner,
and it was hoisting up a handheld cell phone.  The caption read "It Pick
Up Cellular Phones".


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,sci.electronics,rec.radio.pirates
Subject: Re: Seattle Quake Story At Ham Radio Online
Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 21:09:18 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mdd58$[e-mail]> <4mia6i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article Don Skidmore <[e-mail]> writes:



:>I was there.  There were a few isolated outages for a short period, and some
:>delayed dial tones (People calling each other to ask "What was that?!". I
:turned>on my monitor--it was actually relatively quiet.

:>I'm really glad hams are available to help.  They perform extremely valuable
:>services during emergencies.  This one was more in the nature of one hell
:>of a wake-up call rather than a catastrophe (except for a small number of
:>folks who did have serious damage).

:>I thought the account was a bit overblown under the circumstances.


    I was there too, Don and I agree. It was grossly overblown and the Ham
Radio Online story echoed the silliness with which the local media handled
the non-event. Hysteria and anxiety make some people seem much more imprtant
than boredom and business as usual.

>Just my $.02

>Don
>Bellevue, WA

==========================================================================
  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] Sun May 12 18:11:13 1996
From: mikedaly <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: serial # and activation code
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 00:19:41 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

DOES ANY ONE HAVE THE SERIAL # AND ACTIVATION CODE  FOR SCANSTAR-PLUS FOR WIND
OWS?

                                                                [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: serial # and activation code
Date: 10 May 1996 18:42:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4n02n7$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I don't know the serial #, but the activation code is
"IMASOFTWARETHIEFSTOPMEBEFOREISTEALAGAIN". Does that help?


In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>DOES ANY ONE HAVE THE SERIAL # AND ACTIVATION CODE  FOR SCANSTAR-PLUS
FOR WINDOWS?
>
>
[e-mail]

--
The opinions expressed in this message are my own personal views
and do not reflect the official views of Microsoft Corporation.
(But they probably are _real_ close in this particular message.)



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:15 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Uncle Bob)
Subject: Re: Some newbie questions - no laughing please
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4muigf$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 15:40:58 GMT

David Minear ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I know there are a lot of
: truckers who pass through our valley, and was wondering if you can
: pick up CB radio conversations with these things.

Not on your scanner. Those freqs (26.965 Mhz to 27.405 Mhz) are below the
usual scanner starting freq of 30 Mhz. You could pick up this range on
your shortwave radio, however.

--
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

        Uncle [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Minear)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Some newbie questions - no laughing please
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 04:54:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4muigf$[e-mail]>

Hi.  I just bought my first scanner, a Uniden Sportscat SC150.  I live
in a pretty podunk town, with podunk towns all about, and this is the
best scanner I could find in the area.  How does it compare to others
for price/performace etc?

Anyway, I've got the police/fire/med and some various other fun stuff
like a few cordless phones programed in.  I know there are a lot of
truckers who pass through our valley, and was wondering if you can
pick up CB radio conversations with these things.

Also, I think I've heard of boards that plug into your computer that
function as a scanner, allowing computer control, and also some boards
that will decode pager information.  Can anybody provide me with
prices or places to order from?  Anywhere I can get information on the
net?

Please reply via e-mail if it isn't too much trouble.  I'll keep
checking back in here.  Thanx.

David Minear



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:17 1996
From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Spectrum Analyzer, CTCSS
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 15:42:10 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mjnhs$[e-mail]>

Kim & Darren Baucum wrote:
>
> Definitions?
>
> 1. Spectrum Analyzer
> 2. CTCSS
> 3. POSAG

1. Sort of like an ocilloscope but it displays signal activity across a
wide band so that you can watch, say, 10 MHz of bandwidth at the same
time.  Signals appear as vertical lines on the screen.  The hight of the
line is determined by the signal strength.  Neat devices, but usually
cost from $1800 to $60,000.

2. Continuous tone code squelch system - also known as PL (Private Line)
which is a Motorola trade name.  This is a sub-audible tone (in the 60 to
200 Hz range) that is sent by the transmitter in addition to the actual
voice signal.  The receiving radio will only open its squelch if it
detects that tone.  This allows multiple radios (or agencies) to be on
the same frequency without having to listen to unwanted traffic.

3. I forgot what this stands for, but it is a very common form of digital
paging.  It describes the format of the digital signal.  If you want to
decode pager signals, you want a decoder that will decode the POCSAG
format.  Another format that seems to be less common now is GOLAY.
--

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


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:18 1996
From: RickyRicardo <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: stroudsburg.pa freq wanted
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 21:15:46 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

anyone who knows the frequencies of stroudsburg pa
police ambulance etc..please post it or e mail me
                                             thanks


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:19 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: The Pres is coming, the Pres is coming ..
Date: 9 MAY 96 16:32:10 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mjgf5$[e-mail]>

In a previous article, [e-mail] (HH357) wrote:
->Once the Pres. has "wheels down", almost all your usual SS freqs will go
->totally silent.   The Pres. Limo freq, will go from clear to encrypted.
->About the only thing a scanner will tell you is that he's in town.
->The time to listen to ss is when he's not in town*********************
->
*******This is true. I just heard a great sequence where agents were following
a guy around as he was spending bogus hundreds in several stores. They would
go in after him and confiscate the bill from the startled clerk. They let this
go on for almost an hour before grabbing him! This was a classic scan listen!
Phil->
->
->.


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:20 1996
From: jamie bachant <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: misc.,entrepreneurs,alt.make.money.fast,alt.business.seminars,alt.business.multi-level,alt.business.misc.,alt.business.home.pc,alt.business,vegas.jobs,nv.jobs,alt.forsale,biz.marketplace.non-computer,rec.video.satellite.tvro,rec.video.satellite.dbs,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,comp.sys.hp.hardware,alt.general,biz.next.newprod,alt.misc
Subject: Re: THIS "IS" GROUND FLOOR
Date: 10 May 1996 13:19:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4mvfpj$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Chuck Kohlenberg <[e-mail]> wrote:
>J.A.W. wrote:
>>
>> Business Owners & Entrepreneurs,
>>
>> Want a business that is interesting and on the cutting edge of
>> technology?  I love technology and the future is looking great
>> especially for the DBS industry.
>
><<BIG SNIP>>
>Advertising bullshit deleted...
>
>Can you say "AMWAY"??
>
>please go away!
>
>Chuck.....


Oh, but this is different! AMWAY with a WEB page.........



Jamie



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:21 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UHF antenna question
Date: Fri, 10 May 96 07:27:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4mv60l$[e-mail]>
References: <4mj6i4$[e-mail]>

In article <4mj6i4$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Raannddyy) wrote:
>
>I want to install a roof mount antenna on my vehicle that will recieve the
>460 to 490 mhz band. I am going to cut a cellular antenna to the proper
>specifications.   I think the correct length for the whip is about six
>inches, but can someone tell me the exact size it needs to be?
>
>thanks,
>
>randy

Geez, guys! Can't we just answer the question?!?!?

6 inches would put the resonant frequency around 468 MHz. 5.9 inches will put
you in the center of that spread (475 MHz). You should obtain reasonable
performance. Mount the antenna as close to the center of the roof as possible.

Keep the coax as short as you can, signal loss is high at UHF frequencies.

Matt


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Susan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden 560xlt mobile scanner
Date: 10 May 1996 10:40:20 -0400
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4mvkgk$[e-mail]>


I have a 560XLT for sale, 16 channel mobile scanner.
Was an instore demo.  Originally $99

Send me serious offers only.  No box or manual, easy to program.



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kisso)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WHATS BETTER:GROVE CD OR PERCON
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 14:29:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4ml2bb$[e-mail]>

I was wondering who makes a better fcc cd database Grove or Percon. I
am mainly  going to be using this for uploading my AR 8000 with
Scan*Star. Dose Percon have mapping? Should I wait till june when
grove has their updated version out for 96 ( just checked with the a
few seconds ago) or go with Percon now?  Is Percon for windows? I know
the Grove is dos right?

                                           Thank You



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:11:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHATS BETTER:GROVE CD OR PERCON
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 11:19:09 -0500
Message-ID: <n9jig-0705961119090001@206.68.164.20>
References: <4ml2bb$[e-mail]>

In article <4ml2bb$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Kisso) wrote:

>> I was wondering who makes a better fcc cd database Grove or Percon. I
>> am mainly  going to be using this for uploading my AR 8000 with
>> Scan*Star. Dose Percon have mapping? Should I wait till june when
>> grove has their updated version out for 96 ( just checked with the a
>> few seconds ago) or go with Percon now?  Is Percon for windows? I know
>> the Grove is dos right?
>>
>>                                            Thank You

I can't speak about the Grove CD, since I have never used it, but I can
tell you a little about the Spectrum CD.  I like it a lot, it has the most
used fields (freq, call, city, county, state, long, lat, service, user,
etc) and a stand alone search program.  If you have the disk space and a
decent database program like FoxPro or dBase, you can design your own
searches.  Spectrum runs on Mac, Windows, Dos, or Windows 95.  I think it
will run on OS2, but I am not sure.

I am sorry I can't speak about the UL capabilities, as I don't currently
use them.  I am sure others will fill you in on this.

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] Sun May 12 18:11:25 1996
From: Dan Prysby <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Which Discone is Better?
Date: 9 May 1996 13:26:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4msrpp$[e-mail]>
References: <4mo6vu$[e-mail]>

[e-mail]  (Marshall Blythe) wrote:
>
>I'm thinking about installing a discone antenna in my attic and I'm tyring to
>decide on either the Grove ANT-9 or the Radio Shack discone.

>

>Since low-band reception is important to me, I would need to have an antenna

>with a special center element for that band. The Grove antenna comes with thi
s
>but the Radio Shack antenna does not. I know that there must be a way to

I have the RS discone mounted in the attic with 30' of RG6U (75 ohm)
feeding an F connector outlet in the 2nd story bedroom.
Comparing it to the collapsible RS scanner antenna, it is better
at 800-900MHz for cellular but poorer at 50MHz for cordless.
I suspect the center element is the key to good 25-50MHz reception.
I have not experimented with adding one...hope someone has.

Dan Prysby



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:49 1996
From: Douglas Colli Young <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: (no subject)
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 12:32:49 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I was wondering if anyone was interested in purchasing a brand new
Motorolla Advisor pager.  It is programmed with the Breaking News
Network (BNN).  It is programmed to receive the New York news groups.
It relays breaking news stories regarding Police, Fire, EMS, as well as
local and national news stories.
                I purchased the pager for $150.00  I will sell it for $100.00  It has
2 months of free BNN in it as of now.
                If anyone is interested, please contact me:



                        Pager: [phone]
                        Voice mail: [phone] ext# 38232
                        E-mail:  [e-mail]


                Thanks,


                        Doug:    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joel Fillmore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: * FS: PRO-2006 w/ Discone *
Date: Fri, 10 May 96 04:54:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4mui5l$[e-mail]>

I have a Radio Shack PRO-2006 that I am interested in selling.
The scanner is in EXCELLENT condition. I also need to sell a discone
scanner (RS #20-013) and about 40 feet of RG-8 cable. I have all the
manuals and even the original box for the scanner. I would like to
sell everything together.

I am looking to sell it for somewhere around $300

If you're interested make an offer to:

Joel Fillmore


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Business Resource Group)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 3-band scanner antenna
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 01:16:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4ngk00$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (eric_augenstein) wrote:

>Hello all,
>I`m working for a local tv station`s news division,I need to listen to
>Police and fire brigade in the area.
>To get better reception I need a 3-band scanner antenna,
>does anybody have any measurement`s for me ?
>Please don`t tell me to go to a library,they don`t have the arrl
>or any other relevant books.

>Thank you for helping,
>Jim Wilson
>E-mail to [e-mail]


Okay...what 3 bands do you want to listen to?  What freqs are we
talking about here.  I can make some recommendations, but I need to
know what you are going to attempt to listen to....VHF-lo, VHF-hi,
UHF, UHF t-band, 800, 900, etc...

ESBAM!!!



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:52 1996
From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 410.075 MHz???
Date: 13 May 1996 15:19:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4n7jts$[e-mail]>
References: <4n601g$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Harold G. Peach, Jr.) wrote:
>At two airports in our state, both with FAA offices and one with a
>National Weather Service office, I have monitored digital
>transmissions on 410.075 MHz (a federal frequency).  This has been
>verified as not an image using multiple radios with different IFs.
>
>Does anyone know what this frequency is used for and by whom?
[snip]

410 MHz is right on the border of two subbands.  The two sub-bands cover
radio astronomy, meteorology, hydrology and other fixed mobile
applications.




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Big Doggy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ?? Freqs for Martha's Vinyard ???
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 09:42:13 GMT
Message-ID: <319c4981.322974203@news>

Hi,
I will be spending a week in Martha's Vinyard in a few weeks and, of
course, I will bring my AR8000

Does anyone know of any interesting freqs. for the area or know of
anything that I should listen for?

Thanks,

Big Dog


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:54 1996
From: Mike Mayer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Another newbie question
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 13:20:10 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4n24as$[e-mail]>

Marc Purdon wrote:
> "Military Afiliated Radio Service" to be more precise.

"Military Affiliated Radio Service" to be slightly more precise.

Mike

--
v^v^v^v^v Catch the PV-WAVE! Where It's @: http://www.vni.com ^v^v^v^v
Mike Mayer, Senior Technical Support Engineer    [e-mail]
Visual Numerics, Inc. 32915 Aurora Rd. Suite 160  Solon, OH 44139  USA
Human: 216-248-4900       Fax: [phone]       Amateur Radio KB8RJO
v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v  GOOD * CHEAP * QUICK  (Pick any two)  v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 1000XLT
Date: 13 May 1996 01:51:31 -0400
Message-ID: <4n6il3$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ken Navarre)
writes:

>craig todd gafah ([e-mail]) wrote:
>:      My friend got a hold of an AOR 1000XLT handheld scanner.  This is
>: an older scanner.  It picks up 500khz to 1.3 GHZ.  However, he is
looking
>: for a manual.  Anyone out there have an instruction manual for this
unit,
>: or a similar unit.  Anyone know about this unit?  Please direct all
>: emails to:
>
>The original manual for this radio was seriously lacking in detail and
>information. Howard Bornstein wrote a much better document - some 80
>pages of useful procedures and information.
>
>Titled, Guide to the AR-1000
>Available from Scanners Unlimited in San Carlos Calif [phone]. Or
>from the publisher Design Equilibrum, P.O. Box 1245, Menlo Park, Ca.
94025.
>
>The inforamtion in it should also be useful to the owner of the
AR1000XLT.
>
>Ken

I'll second that recommendation! I have an AOR1000XLT and thought the
manual really sucked! It looks like it was translated into English by
someone who didn't know English very well! Not very easy to read! The
Guide mentioned above is much better, and gives you some short cuts to
programming multiple freqs. It comes with a quick reference sheet that is
meant to be folded up and stuck on or near the scanner. I stuck mine in
the belt clip to make sure I have it! I don't program freqs that often, so
I usually have to look it up on the sheet! (Maybe I'm just dumb, huh?)

PKH


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:56 1996
From: "S. John Rees" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: AOR 1000XLT Modes
Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 00:31:43 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anybody have any modes for the AOR 1000XLT?

thks

john


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:57 1996
From: Cliff Patten <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: AOR 1000XLT Modes
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 21:54:06 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, "S. John Rees" <[e-mail]>
writes
>Does anybody have any modes for the AOR 1000XLT?
>
>thks
>
>john

The only Modes that I know of, are AM, FM, and SSB


Hope that this helps!
--
Cliff Patten


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:58 1996
From: echolab <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: aor 8000
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 21:45:00 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

might be able to help
first though what kind of computer do you have? and how do you hook a
mouse up to a com port?
andy
the radio is also pretty damn good!!


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:05:59 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: AR 8000 SCANNING BY TONES. CAN IT BE DONE? HOW
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mqrf4$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 21:08:11 GMT

ATocco8586 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE USING THE AR8000 TO SCAN BY TONES, W/COMPUTER
: CONTROL. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO JUST COPS, AND THEY SHARE FREQ'S
: W/FIRE AND OTHER STUFF. WHAT ADDITIONAL EQUIP WILL I NEED, HOW WELL DOES
: IT WORK.HELP.

I don't beleive there is currently anything around. But when something
like this DOES get built, very likely the AR8000 will be the one the
radios it works with.  Because of the fact that AR8000's interface port
has the audio discriminator ouput on one of its pins, as well as being
able to "reaction tune" by RS232-like control.  I've heard AOR is working
on an add-on box which will allow the radio to follow cellular calls when
they change cells.  Probably only for sale in Japan (this **definitely**
will not have the FCC's stamp of approval).  Something which followed
trunked radio systems is a definite possibility, though, but I have not
heard any rumors of it.



                                                           WELCOME TO
                                                            THE WORLD
                                                             OF AR8000
                                                              RECEIVER



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (allister beaton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR-2800
Date: Sat, 18 May 96 10:12:17 PST
Message-ID: <4nl0gv$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hi,I was wondering if anyone out there has a AR2800?  I just bought one
and I find the manual hard to follow.  It says that there is a "priority"
and even say it's quite easy to do. The manual says you hit the "AU PROG"
button and then hit the Bank button and then the channel number, sounds
simple but doesn't work and there isn't a "AU PROG" button just a "PROG"
button.  Also having problems setting search limits if anyone could help
me there. Locking out Banks I noticed I had to do the opposite of what
they say to get that function to work.  If anyone know if there's another
manual out there I sure would like to know as this one really doesn't help
me.  I've had a number of radio shack scanners and this is my first AOR so
maybe I just need to spend alot more time reading and trying this radio
out.  If anyone could help I sure would appreciate it and if you could
e-mail your replys to (  [e-mail]  ) that would be great.
Thanks for taking the time to read this..........73   Al



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Neil Young)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Ar8000 Commands??
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 18:05:05 BST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have a comprehensive list/manual of commands AND how to use
them (i.e. basically the same as the interface manuals) for the AR8000
and CU-RS232 interface?  I've already got a list of commands and what
they do, so I'm not after that .. more how they're used.

Plus, how do you change the EEPROM info with the interface?  I'll only
be using basic terminal software, so would I be able to upload a file as
ASCII to the interface and change the bandplan etc?  I can't seem to
find a command that details how to do this.  Also, how do you get to see
what's in the EEPROMS?  I already know the EEPROM web pages, it's just
I'd like to know how to do it myself.

Cheers.

--
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=  Neil Young <[e-mail]>  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
                 ------------------------------------
The happy, yet punctually tame ruler rashly pushes the highly vast
periodic table, for a bouncy umbrella surreptitiously but unnecessarily
stuns the pointless, yet warily early magazine.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lee McKelvey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR8000,PC I/F, ScanStar. HELP!!
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 12:31:07 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a New AR8000, OptoLynx computer I/F, and ScanStar SW for Windows 3.1.

Configuration:   AR8000, Expert mode, 9600 baud, Delimiters CR.

Optolynx:        Local/Full Duplex mode, connected to COM2, and connected
to
                 AR8000 with ribbon cable

PC:              486 with COM1 connected to Mouse, COM2 connected to Optolynx.
                  No other serial devices.


I have tried everything I know to get the PC to communicate with the
AR8000 but have had no luck. I can get my Scout 40 to reactune the AR
through the 2.5 mm cable hookup.  I can get the Scout software to download
the captured frequencies from the Scout through one of the OptoLynx CI-V
ports OK.  But I can't get ScanStar to establish communications through
the OptoLynx AR8000 port.   I sent the OptoLynx to their service
department but it checked out OK. I contacted ScanStar and they said the
COM port configuration might be the problem?  The problem is either with
the AR or the PC COM2 port configuration.  I would appreciate any input
for anyone who has experience with this kind of equipment. Also, I live in
San Jose CA and would like to have the AR checked out on another  PC setup
of any kind to help diagnose this problem.  Any help would be appreciated.

Please response  Email or this NewsGroup.

[e-mail]

Thanks


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:04 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000,PC I/F, ScanStar. HELP!!
Date: 10 May 1996 06:31:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4munss$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

I purchased the same radio and software about 3 months ago and also had
the same exact problems. I had a friend hook the radio up to another
brand of software and everything worked fine. I contacted the software
co. and they proceeded to tell me that the radio is a piece of junk, but
if I would send it to them they would modify it to make it work. After
several telephone calls and he keep comeing up with the same answer I
told him that I was returning the software for a full refund and he just
said, Do what you gotta do.... Needless to say, he never sent a credit to
american express and I had returned it insured with a return receipt, but
still didn't want to credit my account. I contacted amer. express and
told them of the problem and faxed the return docs to them and they gave
me a full refund and then went after them to recoop their money. I had a
letter from am ex saying that it had been resolved.
The radio is working great after useing other software. Hope this will
help to save others from the same problem.
Joe



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:05 1996
From: Haim Tebeka <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000,PC I/F, ScanStar. HELP!!
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 14:29:25 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Lee McKelvey wrote:
>
> I have a New AR8000, OptoLynx computer I/F, and ScanStar SW for Windows 3.1.
>
> Configuration:   AR8000, Expert mode, 9600 baud, Delimiters CR.
>
> Optolynx:        Local/Full Duplex mode, connected to COM2, and connected
> to
>                  AR8000 with ribbon cable
>
> PC:              486 with COM1 connected to Mouse, COM2 connected to Optolyn
x.
>                   No other serial devices.
>
> I have tried everything I know to get the PC to communicate with the
> AR8000 but have had no luck. I can get my Scout 40 to reactune the AR
> through the 2.5 mm cable hookup.  I can get the Scout software to download
> the captured frequencies from the Scout through one of the OptoLynx CI-V
> ports OK.  But I can't get ScanStar to establish communications through
> the OptoLynx AR8000 port.   I sent the OptoLynx to their service
> department but it checked out OK. I contacted ScanStar and they said the
> COM port configuration might be the problem?  The problem is either with
> the AR or the PC COM2 port configuration.  I would appreciate any input
> for anyone who has experience with this kind of equipment. Also, I live in
> San Jose CA and would like to have the AR checked out on another  PC setup
> of any kind to help diagnose this problem.  Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Please response  Email or this NewsGroup.
>
> [e-mail]
>
> Thanks

Hi Kim,

* Try to connect a modem to your com port (COM2) then using the terminal
application (comes with Windows) try to type AT then press ENTER you
should get a OK answer. don't forget to configure the terminal
application to use COM2.

if you pass this test then you know that COM2 works well under Windows
on your system.

* Next try to connect your AOR8K to the PC again. Set the terminal
application to 9600bps. Make sure the AOR 8K is also configured at
9600bps. Press ENTER a few times. The scanner should display "REMOTE"

If you pass the second test then the communication between your PC and
your scanner is OK.

If not:

        * try again after switching between CR and CR & LF options on
the scanner
        * try a different COM port (com1)
        * make sure the flat cable connected to the scanner is not up
side down.

Since I don't use the OptoLynx AR8000 port nor ScanStar I can't help you
with that.

If all fails you could come visit me at work (Cupertino, next to Apple)
and we could test your scanner on my PC.

Haim


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:06 1996
From: Daryl Jackson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Aviation Monitoring
Date: 8 May 1996 17:44:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4mqmir$h4v$[e-mail]>

All,

I'm very interested in monitoring Aviation on VHF, both voice and
ACARS. My primary interest is in commercial aviation (airlines)
and ATC. I'd be particularly interested in seeing ACARS datalink
capture files from different areas, especially if you are able to
receive ground based transmissions. Also I'd be very interested
in VHF frequencies used and specific details regarding traffic
flow and routings (I can e-mail a file from this area to give you
an idea of what I'm looking for). If anyone is interested in
exhanging this type of information, please e-mail to:
[e-mail]

Daryl Jackson
Ottawa, Canada


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (wfm)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC-2500 Lamp  ON
Date: 10 May 1996 17:35:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4mvupu$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know if it is possible (thru the keyboard or a mod)
to switch the BC-2500 lamp on and off at will?  This would be
a handy feature for night use/viewing.
thanks
bill


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:07 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Craig Williamson)
Subject: BC200XLT lockup?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 21:24:33 GMT

I have let my BC200XLT batteries run down and now after putting on freshly
recharged batteries or external power the scanner is locked up.  I can push
any key with no effect.  It is acting as if the keypad lock is stuck on but I
can't seem to unlock it.  Any ideas?  This has happened before but I forgot
how I fixed it.

  I can't find my manual right now and don't use the keypad lock feature.  How

would I unlock it if it is more than just a key press on the keypad lock
button?

Craig

                                            "Lovers come and go, but a good
-Craig Williamson                                friend is forever."
 [e-mail]         -  Harry Stone,  Night Court
 [e-mail] (home)


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:08 1996
Date: 10 May 1996 08:04:48 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Hugh Duff)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: bc890



> I own a bc890 and it is a great scanner but I was wondering why there is
> never any talk about it on this group. It's the same as the bc9000 but
> only covers to 956MHz

Probably because apart from its nice looks, receiver performance is
only half-decent. I speak frm experience. I owned an 890 when they 1st
came out. The sleek looks and VFO knob were attracive to me but I sold
it within a couple of weeks and bought another PRO-2004.
The sensitivity and selectivity of the receiver did not compare to the
2004. Construction of the 890 internally (board quality, chassis) was
'chinsy'.
JFYI, I'm not so sure the 890 is just a 9000 without the extended
frequency capability. I believe the 9000 is a couple of steps up in
performance.

JMHO...
Hugh Duff  VA3TO  Toronto


---
 ■ NFX v1.3 [000]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:09 1996
From: JRM <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: BC9000XLT help??
Date: 16 May 1996 12:58:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4nf8q1$[e-mail]>

Can anyone help me with why I can't get my 9000 Auto Record feature to
work. I have a cable going from the line jack on the fron to the MIC
input jack on my RS CTR-69 Tape Recorder and a Cable going from the 9000
AUX jack on the back into the REM jack on the tape recorder.

So far, nada...!

If anyone has gotten this to work, can you tell me what tape recorder you
are using and the results with different cables, etc.

Your reply is much appreciated.

JRM
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Reed)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT help??
Date: 17 May 1996 03:05:39 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nf8q1$[e-mail]>

In article <4nf8q1$[e-mail]>, JRM
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Can anyone help me with why I can't get my 9000 Auto Record feature to
> work. I have a cable going from the line jack on the fron to the MIC
> input jack on my RS CTR-69 Tape Recorder and a Cable going from the 9000
> AUX jack on the back into the REM jack on the tape recorder.
>
> So far, nada...!
>
I haven't had a ny problems getting it to work with my wife's ancient
Panasonic cassette recorder.  Maybe you're experiencing cabling or
connection problems.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Daniel Reemes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT help??
Date: Thu, 16 May 96 20:50:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4ng42t$[e-mail]>
References: <4nf8q1$[e-mail]>

In article <4nf8q1$[e-mail]>, JRM <[e-mail]>

wrote:
>Can anyone help me with why I can't get my 9000 Auto Record feature to
>work. I have a cable going from the line jack on the fron to the MIC
>input jack on my RS CTR-69 Tape Recorder and a Cable going from the 9000
>AUX jack on the back into the REM jack on the tape recorder.
>
>So far, nada...!
>
>If anyone has gotten this to work, can you tell me what tape recorder you
>are using and the results with different cables, etc.
>

On my 890, I must hit the AUX button (located on the top left) for each
channel I wish to record. The word LINE appears in the display.

***DAN***

"What if someone gave a fire and noone came?"
 Please support your local fire department.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC9000XLT help??
Date: 17 May 1996 16:20:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4ni8vi$[e-mail]>
References: <4nf8q1$[e-mail]>

U may need to "enable" the record via the keypad.
I have the BC8500 and had the same prob. Check the
manual..... [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (SCOTT W. DRUMM)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BearCat 101 [HELP]
Date: 8 May 1996 23:43:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrbi5$[e-mail]>

[Send Replies to: [e-mail]]

A friend of mine just recently acquired an old BearCat 101 scanner sans docs,
and doesn't have a clue how to program it.  Does anybody happen to have
one of these ancient beasts and know how to enter frequency data?

Thanx for the assist....




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:13 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "David A. Lovell" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: BearCat 101 [HELP]
Message-ID: <5a7cc$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 15:20:45 GMT
References: <4mrbi5$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

We make reprints of the BC 101 manual for $11.00
Send a check or money order to

Electra Corporation
251 N. 300 W.
Greenfield, IN  46140-8496

The manual includes extensive frequency programming lists and even

the equations to "roll your own" :)

Best Regards,

David A. Lovell

RF Engineer, Owner, Tinkerer

Electra Corp.




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (RICHARD DOHERTY)
Subject: BEARCAT 200 XLT SCANNER, CASE,
Date: 10 May 96 05:12:02 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

BEARCAT 200 XLTSCANNER, CASE, $210 EX.COND. EMAIL
THANKS, DICK


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Bug in the CE-232 InterfaceProgram?
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 23:47:34 GMT
Message-ID: <3197c880.21096068@192.188.72.19>

BUG IN THE CE-232 PROGRAM ?

        Dang!  After nearly three years, I found the first real bug in
the program that runs the CE-232 Scanner/Computer Interface.  It has
never been reported before and I only discovered it just a few minutes
ago.  Weird.....but here it is:
        The Mode setting of the scanner will not be correctly
AutoProgrammed if the APF file MODE code is ALL CAPS!
        Apparently the AutoProgrammer function ignores upper case
settings of AM, NFM, and WFM.  Here is an example of what I mean in an
APF file:

,161,0148.2575,AM,D,L,.....

        In the above, Chan-161 will be programmed with 148.2575 MHz,
but will revert to the default NFM mode, ignoring the AM code.
However, the DELAY and LOCKOUT codes (D) and (L) are not
case-sensitive, and can go either way.  For the record, any of the
below are acceptable to the CE-232Æs AutoProgrammer:

,161,0148.2575,am,D,L,.....
,162,1024.6275,am,d,L,.....
,163,  89.5000,nfm,D,l,....
,164,  26.9150,wfm,d,l,....

Make sure all your APF files have the MODE function entered in lower
case, and all will be well.  I canÆt imagine how this one slipped
through the cracks, but it sure did, and not a soul noticed over the
3-yr history of the CE-232.  Maybe everyone uses lower-case????
Today, I used upper-case.........and found out......

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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Philip J. Smith)
Subject: RE: Bugs
Date: 9 May 96 06:08:12 -0700
References: <4mi1j6$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

Telephone bugs are of many makes and models. Most operate NFM, and
can range anywhere from 25 to 900+ MHz. The common ones sold in
catalogs are tunable from 80-110 MHz.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.info
Subject: Buying a Used Scanner Radio
Date: 13 May 1996 15:24:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4n7k89$[e-mail]>
Keywords: FAQ food, old scanner models, hamfests


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                BUYING A USED SCANNER RADIO

                    by Bob Parnass, AJ9S

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

                          Abstract

This article contains product review summaries for more than
60  old and new scanner radios and monitor receivers.  Other
topics include:

 1.  Motivation for buying a used scanner
 2.  A used scanner may be a broken scanner - where  to  get
     it fixed
 3.  Evolution of the scanner
 4.  Obtaining crystals
 5.  Keyboard programmable scanners


                        Introduction

Anybody with enough money can buy a brand new  scanner,  but
you  can save lots of money if you get a good deal on a used
scanner.  Hamfests are probably the best place to find  used
radios,  but  you  must  be  familiar  with  the  equipment.
Hamfests are repleat with older  radios  you  won't  see  in
today's catalogs.

At last count, there were  over  140  scanners  and  monitor
receivers  of  various  brands in my collection.  I purchase
most of my receivers at hamfests or  horsetrade  with  other
radio  hobbyists.   This  article  describes a few of the FM
receivers in my collection, and is not meant to be complete.

           A Used Scanner May be a Broken Scanner

Getting a bargain is not without  some  risk.   I  have  had
sellers  look  me  square in the eye and tell me their radio
worked fine -- when it really didn't.

Buying a used portable scanner  is  riskier  than  buying  a
mobile or base model.  Portable scanners are subject to more
physical abuse and many have been dropped.  If a  radio  has
been dropped, the laws of probability dictate that the first
point of impact was probably a corner, so be sure to examine
each corner for evidence of trauma.

Scanners used in mobile service are  subject  to  vibration,
dust, and temperature extremes.  This shouldn't dissuade you
from buying a used mobile scanner, but be aware of  possible
complications.

You should have some recourse if the radio you buy turns out
to  be  defective.   For  hints on fixing older Bearcat base  |
scanners, see "Tips for Fixing  Bearcat  Scanners,"  by  Bob  |
Parnass, AJ9S, in March 1996 Monitoring Times magazine.

If you can't fix the radio yourself, you can pay to have the
manufacturer  or  a service clinic repair it for you.  Grove
Enterprises (Brasstown, NC) and Radio Shack repair scanners,
and Uniden can repair newer Bearcat models but often refuses
to service older models, claiming  they  are  "unrepairable"  |
and   carving  the  letter  "U"  on  the  cabinet.   G  &  G
Communications (telephone [phone]) is  a  family  owned
company which repairs scanners and stocks parts and crystals
for several older models.  They  usually  don't  repair  AOR
scanners  due  to  lack  of  manufacturer support.  They are
located at 9247 Glenwood Drive, LeRoy, NY 14482.


                  Evolution of the Scanner

It helps to understand some scanner history before  shopping
for  a  used  scanner.  You will likely see radios from many
vintages at a hamfest, and should avoid buying  early  units
unless you are a scanner collector.

One of  the  earliest  ancestors  to  the  scanner  was  the
converter.     Manufactured   by   Tompkins   (Tuneaverter),
Petersen,  Bearcat  (Lil  Tiger),   Midland,   and   others,
converters  were  made  to  operate  in  conjunction with AM
radios.  Then came wide  band  monitor  receivers,  in  both
tunable  and  crystal  control  models, like the Radio Shack
PRO-2B.  Truthfully, converters and  tuneable  FM  receivers
are interesting but don't work well by today's standards.

While  tuneable  receivers  were  in  vogue,   solid   state
technologies  supplanted  tubes.   Better performing, narrow
band  crystal  controlled  units,  like  the  Sonar  FR-105,
followed.    These   units  did  not  scan,  rather  channel
selection was accomplished using  a  simple  rotary  switch.
Sonar  even  made a 24 channel unit, model FR-2513, in which
crystals were held in a rotary "turret."

The earliest scanners, like the 1968  vintage  Bearcat  BCH,
BCL,  and  BCU  models,  did  not provide individual channel
lockout capability.  Electra didn't use the  term  "scanner"
and   instead   called  these  innovative  radios  "business
receivers."  Other models, like the SBE Sentinel, employed a
"Channel 1 Bypass" switch so a user could lockout channel 1.

The first scanners came in single band models,  followed  by
multiband   models.   As  two-way  radio  users  started  to
populate the 450 - 470 MHz band, consumers  were  forced  to
pay  a  premium  for  UHF  scanner coverage.  Some multiband
scanners,  like  the  Electra's  Bearcat  III,  required  an
optional circuit board for each band.

There were scanner mutations, designs which never evolved --
odd  combinations  of  AM  broadcast  receivers  with VHF-FM  |
receive capability,  like  the  flamboyant  turquoise  Sonar  |
Sentry FR-103 portables, Lafayette Radio Electronics offered
a few CB transceivers with VHF receiver  capability.   These
poor  performers  didn't  interest consumers of that era and
you should avoid these  models  unless  you  are  a  scanner
collector.

The  first   programmable   (crystal-less)   scanners   were
difficult to program.  Users had to look up frequencies in a
code book and tediously program  the  information  into  the
scanner  in  binary  form.   Some  models, like the Tennelec  |
MCP-1 , Bearcat BC-101 , and Radio Shack COMP 100, resembled
Altair  or  PDP-8  computers,  with a row of 16 or so toggle
switches.  Instead of toggle switches, the Regency  WHAMO-10
was  programmed by breaking teeth from metal combs.  The SBE  |
Optiscan (and its Sears clone) required poking a  series  of
holes  in plastic cards which were then inserted into a slot
on the front panel.

               Keyboard Programmable Scanners

Both Bearcat and Regency, as well as Radio Shack offer  some
good  models.   I  would  avoid  the  Bearcat 100, and older
scanners made by AOR, JIL, Fox, Tennelec, and Robyn.

Scanner features often differ  not  only  by  model  but  by
manufacturer.   For  instance,  most Radio Shack and Bearcat
programmables allow enable/disable of the delay function  on
a  per-channel  basis.  Older Regency units permit the delay
to be enabled/disabled only globally, that is, for  all  the
channels at one time.

All the older Radio Shack  scanners  were  made  by  General  *
Research  Electronics  (GRE).   Uniden  began making scanner
models for Radio Shack in the late 1980s, and  now  supplies
about  half  the  Radio  Shack scanners.  The older GRE-made
models scan  a  bit  slowly  and  have  a  higher  level  of
synthesizer  noise.  Most  have  too  much hysteresis in the
operation of the squelch control,  but  this  can  be  fixed
completely  by  replacing one resistor.  Good, detailed shop
manuals are available for Radio Shack units for $5 - $12.

In the name of cost cutting, some models have done away with
the  concept  of  a  "channel  bank",  i.e.  the  ability to
select/deselect a group of channels at  a  time.   The  bank
concept was a good one.  It may be inconvenient to operate a
30 channel scanner  without  banks  (e.g.   Regency  MX3000,
HX1000) if you operate the way many scanner hobbyists do.

If you want to buy an American-made scanner, you  will  have
to  buy  an  old model.  Until the mid 1980s, rivals Regency  |
and Electra (Bearcat) built most of the  scanners  in  their  |
Indiana   and  Puerto  Rican  factories.   Uniden,  a  large  |
Japanese electronics company, purchased the scanner  product  |
lines of both competitors and moved production to Asia.

My favorite VHF/UHF receivers  are  the  the  Uniden/Bearcat  |
BC9000XLT,  the  400  channel  Radio Shack PRO-2005 and PRO-  |
2006, and the ICOM R7000 and R7100.   The  ICOM  models  are
more "communications receiver" than a conventional scanner.

For portable use,  I  prefer  Uniden/Bearcat  BC3000XLT  and  |
older Radio Shack PRO-43.


                     Obtaining Crystals

If you do purchase a crystal controlled scanner  or  monitor
receiver,  you  will  probably  want to buy more crystals to
cover local frequencies.

Scanner crystals may be ordered from your local Radio  Shack
store  or  from  one  of  the  companies  below.  Be sure to
specify the operating frequency you want and the  brand  and
model of scanner.

Some companies may ask  you  to  send  a  schematic  of  the
scanner or require more detailed information, like series or
parallel resonance, load capacitance, etc.


             American Crystal Co.
             1623 Central Ave.
             Kansas City, KS 66102
             tel. [phone]

             Bomar Crystal Company
             201 Blackford Ave.
             Middlesex, NJ 08846
             tel. [phone]

             Cal Crystal Lab Inc.
             1142 N. Gilbert St.
             Anaheim, CA 92801
             tel. [phone]

             International Crystal Mfg Co.
             11 N. Lee Ave
             Oklahoma City, OK 73102
             tel. [phone]

             G & G Communications
             9247 Glenwood Drive
             LeRoy, NY 14482.
             tel. [phone]

             Jan Crystals
             Box #-6017
             Fort Myers, FL 33911
             tel. [phone]

             Monitor Crystal Svc
             124 W Walnut St Watseka, IL 60970
             tel. [phone]

For more information about old scanners, see:


  1.   "Confessions of a Scanner Collector," by Bob Parnass,
      Monitoring Times, August 1988.

  2.    "Scanner  Collector   Primer,"   by   Bob   Parnass,
      Monitoring Times, May 1995.

I have published full length reviews of these scanner models  |
in Monitoring Times magazine:


 Mar 1986 - Uniden/Bearcat BC800XLT                            |
 Mar 1987 - Radio Shack PRO-2004                               |
 Oct 1990 - Radio Shack PRO-2006                               |
 Jan 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-2035 vs. Radio Shack PRO-2006
 Feb 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-62 Portable
 Mar 1995 - Uniden/Bearcat BC9000XLT
 Apr 1995 - Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT Portable
 May 1995 - Uniden/Bearcat BC860XLT
 Jun 1995 - Uniden/Bearcat BC890XLT & Radio Shack PRO-2036
 Jul 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-2037
 Aug 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-26 vs. Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT
 Sep 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-60 Portable
 Oct 1995 - AOR AR-2700 Portable
 Nov 1995 - selected AOR AR-8000 measurements
 Dec 1995 - Radio Shack PRO-2040
 Feb 1996 - Radio Shack PRO-2042
 Apr 1996 - Uniden/Bearcat BC220XLT, BC230XLT Portable         |


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.


                            AOR

AR2700: 1995 vintage.  500 channel portable covering 500 kHz
to  1300  MHz.   Lots  of  good  features, e.g., 10 linkable
search banks, lighted  keypad,  per-channel  attenuator,  S-
meter,  battery  meter,  optional  voice recorder and speech
inversion descrambler.  Global rescan and pause delays,  but
no  auto  store,  data  skip, nor battery saver.  Internally
generated noise results in broad birdies on  AR2700  tested.
Insensitive  carrier  operated  (vs. noise operated) squelch
stays closed on signals unless they are  moderately  strong,
causing  scanner to skip transmissions of interest.  IFs are
287.55/749.25, 58.05, 10.7/0.455 MHz.  See "The AOR  AR-2700
Portable  Scanner,"  by  Bob  Parnass,  AJ9S,  in Monitoring
Times, October and November 1995.


                            ICOM

R-7000: 1986 vintage.  At about $1000, this was once the top
VHF/UHF  receiver.   99  channel,  multi  mode coverage from
25-2000 MHz with a small gap at 1000-1025 MHz.   Memory  can
be  expanded  to 198 channels by adding simple switch to pin
19 of memory IC8.  Tuning knob lets you tune  through  parts
of  the  spectrum  much easier than using the SEARCH mode on
conventional scanners.  Selectable USB/LSB allows  reception
of  new  amplitude compandored sideband (ACSB) stations.  S-
meter doubles as discriminator meter to aid tuning.   Useful
search  and  store  feature,  reminiscent of the the Bearcat
250, searches between 2 limits and automatically stores  new
frequencies   into   channels   80-99.   Audio  and  control
interface for tape recorder.  Noisy  relay,  activated  when
the   receiver  is  tuned  to  frequencies  above  520  MHz.
Searches and scans slowly but can be sped up to about 12 cps
by adding a resistor.  Too big for permanent mobile use, but
too nice to leave alone in the car.  If you  don't  want  to
spend $1000, get a Radio Shack PRO-2004/5/6 instead.

R-7100: 1992 vintage.  At about $1300, this is the  Cadillac
of  VHF/UHF  receivers.   900 channel, multi mode continuous
coverage from 25-2000 MHz.  The radio RF/IF/AF  portions  of
the  R7100  are similar to the older R7000, but the R7100 is
constructed using surface mount parts.  Both the  R7000  and
R7100   are   much   more   immune   to  intermod  than  the
Uniden/Bearcat 760XLT and the portable PRO-43.  The firmware
in  the  R7100  is  much more sophisticated.  9 banks of 100
channels.  Further, you can associate each channel with 1 of
10  groups.  Many possible ways to scan.  10 pairs of search
limits.  Search and store ("memory write")  scan  mode  lets
you  store  100  frequencies  instead  of  the  20 in R7000.
Another R7100 improvement is that you can program up to  100
channels for the R7100 to skip while searching.  R7100 has 2
VFOs ("windows").  Both the  R7000  and  R7100  scan  slowly
compared  with PRO-2004 and PRO-2006, and that's a drawback.
Both the R7100 and R7000 employ  a  noisy  relay,  activated
when  the  receiver  is  tuned to frequencies above 520 MHz.
Scanning a mixture of VHF and UHF frequencies serenades  the
Icom  user  with  a  very annoying clickety-clack, clickety-
clack!


             UNIDEN/Bearcat and Electra/Bearcat

Bearcat III (Electra):  1976  vintage.   8  channel  crystal
controlled  scanner.   Requires  optional  front-end circuit
board for VHF-low, VHF-high,  and  UHF  bands,  but  only  2
boards  can  be installed within the radio at the same time.
Two crystal filters.  No aircraft band coverage  nor  rescan
delay.   Front  mount  speaker  sounds  good.   Strong local
oscillator radiation often causes  interference  with  other
scanners in the same house.

Bearcat IV (Electra): 8 channel crystal controlled  scanner.
Newer   version   of  Bearcat  III  but  contains  front-end
circuitry for VHF-low,  VHF-high,  and  UHF  bands.   Better
selectivity  than  Bearcat  III  or  12  due to having three
instead of two  10.8  MHz  IF  filters.   No  aircraft  band
coverage.   Front  mount  speaker  sounds  good.   No rescan
delay.

Bearcat 5 (Electra): 1979 vintage.   Eight  channel  economy
base  model  covering VHF-low, VHF-high, and UHF bands.  117
VAC only.  No track tuning.  Black plastic cabinet.

Bearcat 6 (Electra): Six channel VHF-low and VHF-high bands.
117 VAC only.  Wood covered particle board cabinet.

Bearcat 8 (Electra): Eight channel  VHF-low,  VHF-high,  and
UHF  bands.   117  VAC  only.   Wood  covered particle board
cabinet.

Bearcat 12 (Electra): 1979 vintage.  One of the last  decent
crystal  controlled  scanners.   10 channels.  Variable scan
speed up to 20 ch/sec.  Single delay on/off  switch.   Front
mount  speaker  sounds  good.   Manual  contains  schematic.
Single conversion, 10.8 MHz IF.  Selectivity is poorer  than
programmable models, like the 300, allowing adjacent channel
interference.  Covers VHF-low, VHF-high, and UHF  bands  but
no  aircraft  band  coverage.   Crystal  positions  must  be
arranged by band.

Bearcat 15  (Electra):  1983  vintage.   Actually  made  for
Electra  by  competitor  GRE (General Research Electronics).
The only  Bearcat  crystal  controlled  base/mobile  scanner
offering 118 - 136 MHz AM aircraft band.  10 channels.

BC101 (Electra): 1975 vintage.   First  Bearcat  synthesized
unit.   16  channels,  no priority.  Frequency programmed in
binary by setting  toggle  switches  on  front  panel  after
looking  up  code in code book.  No frequency readout.  Uses
custom IC for CPU, now discontinued, so  factory  authorized
service is no longer available.  I have four of these units.
DC operation requires optional mobile power supply.

BC100 (Electra): First programmable  portable  scanner.   Be
prepared  for  at least one repair in the first year.  Early
units, with threaded antenna connector, have high  frequency
of  repair,  particularly LCD readout, keyboard, and battery
holder.  No battery backup.  Poor case design in early units
caused   battery   to   disconnect   from  radio,  resetting
microprocessor and clearing memories.  No  priority  channel
or  aircraft  band.   Some people swear by the BC100, others
swear at them.

BC210 (Electra): 1979 vintage.  First Bearcat scanner with a  |
keyboard and numeric display.  LED readout.                   |

BC220 (Electra): 1979  vintage.   20  channels.   Reasonable
number  of  features  but  20  channels doesn't seem enough.
Service Search for Marine and Aircraft.  LED readout.   Good  |
scanner, but tinny audio.

BC20/20 (Electra): 1981 vintage.  Similar to BC220 but  with
40  channels  and  different CPU circuitry.  A maximum of 20
channels can be scanned at one time.  Reasonable  number  of
features.   Service  Search  for  Marine  and Aircraft.  LED
readout.  Good scanner, but tinny audio.

BC250 (Electra): 1976 vintage.  50 channel  model,  rich  in
features,  but  lacks aircraft band and 144-146 MHz.  Search
and Store  feature  extremely  useful  for  finding  federal
frequencies.   Clock.   High  frequency  of  repair.   Power
transistors not heat sinked adequately, causing heat  damage
to  surrounding  components  and  circuit board.  Failure of
Q204 on  the  feature  board  known  to  cause  odd  display
readings.   Digital  circuitry  very  sensitive  to glitches
caused by static and AC line spikes.  Avoid 1978 or  earlier
vintage  units.   All  BC250s  use  custom ICs (e.g., IC6, a
divider chip, mfd. by Exar), which are now discontinued,  so
factory service is no longer available from Uniden.

BC260 (Electra):  1983  vintage.   Super  heavy  duty  metal
cabinetry and lit controls, aimed at mobile use for firemen,
police, etc.  Few frills, only 16 channels, no aircraft, but
generous  coverage  of  federal  bands  omitted in the older
Bearcat scanners.  Good sensitivity.  Lots of  audio.   Good
internal construction.  Backlit keyboard allows operation in
the dark, but the  keyboards  on  some  units  require  high
pressure  to  operate.   Brightness  control for display and
keyboard, but multiplexor circuitry for  vacuum  fluorescent
display  produces  audible  whine which may be annoying in a
quiet room.  Backlighting may fail in some units due to poor
contact  on  connector  used  to fasten light panel to front
circuit board.  9 volt regulator transistor Q28 (TIP29)  may
fail,  causing  blank  display  while  leaving audio intact.
Method of connecting an external speaker is awkward.

BC300 (Electra): 1979 vintage.  50 channel top of  the  line
scanner.   Service  Search  feature contains 11 ROM banks of  |
preprogrammed channels Switching power supply failure  noted
in  early  units due to insufficient capacitance - component
value was changed in newer units.  Schematics show at  least
100  components  changed  between  earliest and later units.
Preset squelch pot, mounted  internally  on  circuit  board,
misadjusted in new units - adjustment usually required after
burn-in period.  Good sensitivity.  Built in clock.  I leave
it on 24 hours a day.  This is a favorite.                    |

BC350 (Electra): 1981 vintage.   50  channels  in  5  banks.
Includes  aircraft.   Used  to be Bearcat's top of the line,
overpriced  scanner  but  never  very  popular.   Dual   use
keyboard  and  display  allowed  8  text  characters  to  be
associated   with   each   channel,   a   feature   clumsily
implemented, and awkward to use.  Units plagued with various
hardware problems including bad memory ICs  and  short  life
power transformers.  Firmware bugs without cures.  The BC300
is a much better scanner than the  BC350,  and  at  a  lower
price.

BC760XLT (Uniden): Also sold  as  BC950XLT  through  Scanner
World.  Small, mobile scanner supplied with mounting bracket
and wall wart  AC  power  supply.   Some  of  the  keys  are
backlit.  100 channels in 5 banks.  Service search.  Earlier
version has  Motorola  type  antenna  jack  and  AA  battery
backup.   Later  version  has  BNC antenna jack and internal
lithium battery.  Can be fitted with optional CTCSS decoder.
Hyper  sensitive  and  easily  overloaded by strong signals,
especially  when  used  with   outdoor   antenna   in   base
applications.   Conventional  10.8  MHz  IF prone to images.
Television audio heard in some places.

BC800XLT (Uniden): 1985 vintage.  40 channels in two  banks.
Covers  806-912  MHz,  as  well as of vhf, uhf, and aircraft
bands.  Receives 10 meter fm and all of 6 meters, as well as
federal  portions  of  vhf  and uhf bands.  Fewer birdies on
vhf-lo band than other scanners.  Scans  and  searches  very
fast.  Clean, robust audio output.  Extremely sensitive, but
very prone to overload by strong signals when  connected  to
outdoor  antenna.   Too  much  play  (hysteresis) in squelch
adjustment - can  be  improved  by  changing  one  resistor.
Positive  terminal in memory backup battery holder installed
backwards in early units, allowing memory loss when  scanner
unplugged  from  AC outlet.  Tunes in increments of 12.5 KHz
on 800 MHz band, whereas cellular telephones are on  30  KHz
channels.   See  "The Bearcat 800XLT ... an Owner's Report,"
by Bob Parnass, in Monitoring Times, March 1986.

BC860XLT (Uniden): 1995  vintage.   100  channel  table  top
unit.   Can  lock  out  10  channels  during  search.   Good
performer  except  for  images.   See  "The  Uniden  Bearcat
BC860XLT,"  by  Bob  Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, May
1995.

BC890XLT (Uniden): Same as  Radio  Shack  PRO-2036.   Tuning
knob.   200  channels,  global  delay.  Count, AUX, and Auto
Store features.  Scans and searches fast.  Accepts  optional
CTCSS  board.   Dual conversion with 10.8 MHz and 450 kHz IF
-- lots of images and birdies.  Prone  to  severe  intermod,
especially  when  used  with  an  outdoor antenna.  See "The
Uniden BC-890XLT and Radio Shack PRO-2036," by Bob  Parnass,
in June 1995 Monitoring Times.

BC9000XLT (Uniden): 1995 vintage.  High quality  base  using
up-conversion.   500  channels  in  twenty banks.  Up to 250
channels can be programmed with alpha labels.  Tuning  knob.
Selectable  AM,  NFM,  WFM  modes.   Optional CTCSS decoder.
Very fast scan and search.  Can lock out 50 channels  during
search.  Delay and attenuator independently programmable for
each channel.  Effective Auto Store  feature  stores  unique
frequencies.   Good  RF  section,  but not as robust as PRO-
2004/5/6.  IFs are  380.7/254.4,  58.075,  0.455  MHz.   One
urban  user,  located  within  a couple of blocks of several
high power transmitters, reports  severe  desense  problems.
See "The Uniden Bearcat BC9000XLT," by Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in
Monitoring Times, March 1995.   For  tips  and  modification  |
information, see my column in June 1996 Monitoring Times.

BC100XLT (Uniden): 1987  vintage.   Very  good  100  channel
portable  with  10  priority channels.  Unique feature tells
whether  a  given  frequency  has  already  been  memorized.
Generous   coverage   of   conventional   bands,   including
commercial aircraft, but no 800  MHz.   Decent  leather-like
case.  Slide-on 550 mAH NiCd battery pack.

BC200XLT (Uniden): 1987  vintage.   Also  sold  as  BC205XLT
through  Scanner  World.   Very  good 200 channel version of
BC100XLT portable scanner but includes  800  MHz  band.   10
priority  channels.   Unique  feature  tells whether a given
frequency has already been memorized.   Decent  leather-like
case.  Slide-on NiCd battery pack.

BC220XLT (Uniden): 1995 vintage.   Very  good  200  portable  |
scanner  which  is  a  smaller  successor  to  the BC200XLT.  |
Includes 800  MHz  band.   10  priority  channels.   Service  |
Search,  including  WX.   Up to 10 frequencies can be locked  |
out during conventional search, 20 frequencies from  Service  |
Search.   Unique feature tells whether a given frequency has  |
already been memorized.  10.8 MHz  and  450  kHz  IFs,  with  |
images  21.6  MHz away.  4 cell BP-120 internal NiCd battery  |
pack.  Marketed as BC230XLT with two  BP-120  battery  packs  |
and   CRX-120  dual  charger.   See  "The  BC220XLT/BC230XLT  |
Portable Scanner,"  by  Bob  Parnass,  AJ9S,  in  Monitoring  |
Times, April 1996.                                            |

BC230XLT (Uniden): See BC220XLT.                              |

BC2500XLT (Uniden): 400 channel portable with  tuning  knob.
Plagued   by  intermod  and  images.   Early  units  drained
batteries quickly even while turned off.

BC3000XLT (Uniden): 1995  vintage.   Excellent  400  channel
portable  with  20  banks.   Up conversion.  Very fast scan,
search, and intelligent Auto Store.  Mode,  attenuator,  and
delay   settings   programmable   for   each   channel.   50
frequencies can be locked out during search.  Larger speaker
than PRO-26 produces better, crisper audio.  See "The Uniden
Bearcat BC3000XLT," by  Bob  Parnass,  AJ9S,  in  Monitoring
Times,   April   1995   and  "The  Radio  Shack  PRO-26  vs.
Uniden/Bearcat  BC3000XLT,"  by  Bob   Parnass,   AJ9S,   in
Monitoring Times, August 1995.


                          Regency

TMR series: First generation crystal scanners. Come  in  all
varieties  of  band  coverage.  Models with both UHF and VHF
bands must use separate antennas for each band (disadvantage
in  mobile  installations, but can be overcome by connecting
two front ends via a capacitor).  Not  sensitive  enough  to
cover the entire 30 - 50 MHz range in a single model.  There
three versions of VHF-low band  coverage  depending  on  the
part  of the 30 - 50 MHz band covered (LL, LM. and LH).  TMR
scanners  use  unsocketed  incandescent  bulbs  for  channel
indicators  which  require  periodic  replacement.   Easy to
crystal: Radio Shack crystals work well.   TMRs  usually  $2
and up at hamfests, often in poor condition.  Don't pay more
than $50, even  if  mint.  Front  ends  must  be  tuned  for
selected  portions  within  the  bands for best sensitivity.
Wide IF selectivity  troublesome  in  urban/suburban  areas.
Primitive  digital scanning circuitry may become confused at
times. but  power  off/on  restores  sanity.  Replace  aging
capacitors  in  the  scanning circuits. You can find a TMR8H
eight channel high band unit most often.

TME series: The base versions of the TMR models.   Both  the
TME  and  TMR models share many common circuits but the base
versions contain speakers mounted on the front  panel.   The
most  common  TME  model is the TME8 H/LM eight channel dual
band scanner in a metal cabinet with wood coloring.

ACTR series: Replaced the Regency TMR units.   By  the  time
Regency   made  the  ACTR  units,  they  no  longer  offered
different models for different parts of  the  30  -  50  MHz
band.   Look  for  the  later ACT series, e.g., ACTR-106 (10
channel tri band) or ACTR20/6 (20 channel  tri  band),  used
light  emitting  diodes  for  channel  indicators instead of
incandescent bulbs.  Available in 1 to 20 channel  models  -
most  are  multi band receivers.  Somewhat wide selectivity.
Not all that bad a deal if cheap.

ACTE series: The base versions of the ACTR series.  The ACTE
and  ACTR  circuitry  is similar, although the base versions
contain speakers mounted  on  the  front  panel.   The  most
common  ACTE  model is the ACTE8 H/L eight channel dual band
scanner in a black metal cabinet.


WHAMO-10: Regency's first synthesized  scanner.   Appearance
more  like a crystal scanner, with a single LED per channel.
User has to break off teeth  on  a  metal  'comb'  for  each
channel  according  to  a  code  book.   External  frequency  |
control unit DFS-5K optional. UHF VCO  reference  oscillator
drifts  on  some  units. Soldered sheet metal shields around
some circuitry make access to some components difficult  for
servicing.  Comb  sockets  prone  to  bad  connections after
moderate   use.   Not   recommended   due   to   maintenance
difficulties.

K500: Nice wood-like cabinet.  40 channel model  with  every
feature  Regency  could  dream  of  in  one  scanner, except
aircraft band. Idle tone bypass  feature  for  mobile  phone
stations works about 50% of the time. Weather alert feature.
Service Search in several banks. Search and  Store  facility
not  implemented  as  well  as  BC250, but better than none.
Built in clock when radio off or  in  manual  mode.  Can  be
programmed   out   of   band.  Reasonable  performance,  but
sensitivity could be better.  Spring  contacts  on  membrane
keyboard may need soldering after prolonged use.

K100: Bare bones  version  of  the  K500.  10  channels,  no
priority  feature.  Same  wood-like  cabinet  and reasonable
performance as K500. Spring contacts  on  membrane  keyboard
may need soldering after prolonged use.

M400: 30 channel replacement for K500.  Service Search,  but
no aircraft. Easily programmable out of band. Built in clock
when radio off or in manual mode. Backlit keyboard good  for
night  viewing  and mobile use but generates RFI into nearby
SW receivers. A favorite.

MX3000: 30 channel replacement for M400, but basic  features
only.  Nice  lit  keyboard, but may cause RFI into nearby SW
receivers. Easily programmable out of band, but no aircraft.
All  30  channels  are  in a single bank, and lack of direct
channel access make this model more  difficult  to  operate.
Good first scanner.

M100: 10 channel unit. Same as MX3000 except different color
and  fewer  channels. Nicely lit keyboard, but may cause RFI
into nearby SW receivers.

HX1000: Good, fairly rugged, 30 channel handheld synthesized
unit.   Generous  out  of  band  coverage but no AM aircraft
coverage.  Built  by  Azden.  Very  sensitive  on  UHF,  but
annoying  audio  hiss  leaks through speaker when squelched.
Belt clip chintzy, but can be directly replaced with  better
clip  from Kenwood TR2600A. Like the MX3000, all 30 channels
are in a single bank, and lack of direct channel access make
this  model  more  difficult to operate.  Low discount price
makes this best choice for programmable portable.

HX650/H604: 6  channel  crystal  portable.  Likely  made  by
Sanyo.  Same  as Fannon and Bearcat Thin Scan units, (except
that Bearcat has 10.8 MHz IF frequency, and is harder to get
crystals  for),  but  scans  faster.  Small  size and common
crystals (available at Radio Shack), make  this  1st  choice
for bare bones portable scanner.


                        Radio Shack

PRO-2004: 1986 vintage.  Top of the line, wide band  scanner
for  1987.   After a diode is cut, enjoy continuous coverage
from 25-520 and 760-1300 MHz, AM, NBFM, and WBFM.   Has  300
channels in 10 banks of 30, backed up by conventional 9 volt
alkaline  battery.   Any  channel  can  be  designated   the
priority  channel.   Scans  and searches fast.  Lots of well
designed features, like 10 pairs of search  limits,  Lockout
Review,  default  search increment and emission mode.  Sound
Squelch allows skipping dead carriers during search or scan.
Metal cabinet, good internal construction and shielding, but
no mobile mounting bracket or DC  power  cord.   Soft  touch
membrane  keyboard.  Good sensitivity and selectivity.  Very
good radio.  See "Product Review: The Radio  Shack  PRO-2004
Programmable  Scanner,"  by  Bob  Parnass AJ9S, in The Radio
Enthusiast, February 1987, and Monitoring Times, March 1987.

PRO-2005: 1989 vintage.  Essentially a size reduced PRO-2004
with surface mount components and 400 channels.  Some people
think the small knobs, smaller display, and plastic  cabinet
are  a setback from the 2004.  The smaller size, real rubber
keyboard, and vertical front panel  make  it  easer  to  use
mobile,   although  there  is  no  mobile  mounting  bracket
available and the keyboard is not backlit.   More  sensitive
than  the PRO-2004 but 800 MHz signals leak through into the
commercial aero band.   Highly  recommended.   See  "Product
Review:  The  Radio Shack PRO-2005 Programmable Scanner," by
Bob Parnass AJ9S, in The Radio Enthusiast,  June  1989,  and
RCMA Journal, August 1989.

PRO-2006: 1990 vintage.  Essentially the  same  as  PRO-2005
but  scans  faster.  Probably the best scanner made to date.
Highly recommended.  See "The Realistic  PRO-2006,"  by  Bob
Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, October 1990.

PRO-2035: 1995 vintage  wide  coverage  base  made  by  GRE.
1,000  channels,  but  cumbersome  100  channel  bank  size.
Tuning knob.  Broader IF selectivity  than  PRO-2006.   Poor
dynamic  range.   10 linkable search banks.  Dumb Auto Store
feature stores the same frequencies over and  over.   Wastes
time scanning empty channels.  See "The Radio Shack PRO-2035
- How Does It Compare With the PRO-2006?," by  Bob  Parnass,
AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, January 1995.

PRO-2040: late 1995 vintage 100 channel base made by Uniden.
Fair   performance,  but  minimal  image  rejection.   Local
oscillator harmonics account for spurious  responses,  e.g.,
reception  of  cellular  telephone calls in the 460 MHz UHF-
high band.  Scans over 40 channels/sec.  Can lock out up  to
50  channels  from search. "Soft" on/off power switching via
keypad.  See "The Radio Shack  PRO-2040,"  by  Bob  Parnass,
AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, December 1995.

PRO-2042: 1996 version of the wide  coverage  PRO-2035  base
with  improved  firmware  and  amber  display.  Made by GRE.
1,000  channels,  but  cumbersome  100  channel  bank  size.
Tuning  knob.   NFM  selectivity  is  still  a  problem  but
improved over PRO-2035.  10 linkable  search  banks.   Smart
Auto  Store feature stores the unique frequencies.  Can lock
out up to  200  frequencies  from  search.   Query  facility
indicates  if and in what channel a frequency is programmed.
Scan skips over  empty  channels  automatically.   Can  sort
memories  by  frequency  within a given bank.  IFs are 609 -
612, 58.05, and 10.7/0.455 MHz.  Broader IF selectivity than
PRO-2006.   Overall,  a top grade scanner and second only to
Uniden/Bearcat BC9000XLT.  See "The Radio  Shack  PRO-2042,"
by Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, February 1996.

PRO-34: Portable scanner  with  200  channels  and  800  MHz
coverage.   Ten "monitor" channels.  Operates from AA cells.
Slow scanning, low audio output, and  chintzy  plastic  case
detract  from  an  otherwise  good  performance.   No decent
leather case available from Radio  Shack.   If  you  need  a
portable  with  800 MHz, get a Bearcat 200XLT.  If you can't
get a 200XLT, get a PRO-34.

PRO-2021: Base/mobile scanner.  200 channels  in  10  banks,
LCD  display  and  raised  rubber  keys.  Lots of memory but
scans too slowly and lacks 800 MHz.  Ten "monitor" channels.
Radio  Shack  seemed  to  have an overstock of 2021s as they
were on sale for such a long time.  Close out  price  dipped
to about $200, which made it a nice scanner for beginners.

PRO-2022:  Base/mobile  scanner.   Like  the  PRO-2021   but
includes  the  800 MHz band.  Cellular images throughout the
847.6 - 869 MHz range.  Includes power  saver  circuit,  odd
for  a  base  unit,  which  can  clip  the  first  part of a
transmission.

PRO-2036: Same as  Uniden/Bearcat  BC890XLT.   Tuning  knob.
200  channels,  global  delay.   Scans  and  searches  fast.
Count, AUX, and Auto Store features.  Accepts optional CTCSS
board.   Dual  conversion  with  10.8 MHz and 450 kHz IFs --
lots of images  and  birdies.   Prone  to  severe  intermod,
especially  when  used  with  an  outdoor antenna.  See "The
Uniden BC-890XLT and Radio Shack PRO-2036," by Bob  Parnass,
in June 1995 Monitoring Times.

PRO-2037: 1994 vintage.  Triple conversion all plastic  base
scanner  made  by  GRE.  Home version of the PRO-62 portable
but with more intermod.   200  channels  in  10  banks,  one
search  bank,  selectable  AM  and  FM.   Uses up conversion
circuitry but inadequate front end  filtering  still  allows
images,  though  not  as  bad  as  in  10.7  or  10.8 MHz IF
circuits.  Crisp, respectable audio given  the  top  mounted
speaker.  See "The Radio Shack PRO-2037," by Bob Parnass, in
July 1995 Monitoring Times.

PRO-2001:  Early,  single  bank  16  channel   programmable.
Reasonable  coverage  of  the  3  traditional  bands,  minus
aircraft band.  LED digital display as well as  an  LED  per
channel.  Mechanical lockout switch for each channel.  Delay
is either on or off  for  all  channels  at  a  time.   High
synthesizer  noise  level.  Troublesome plated through holes
on digital board  in  some  units  renders  radio  virtually
unfixable.   Could  never  get  mine to work more than a few
days in a row; always another bad connection.   Some  owners
have no trouble.

PRO-52: 8 channel VHF-Lo/Hi  base  unit.   No  UHF  band  or
provision for mobile operation.  Good little scanner despite
limited frequency  coverage  and  Spartan  lack  of  frills.
Crisp  squelch  action  and  good  audio,  helped by a front
mounted, vertical speaker.

PRO-2003: Radio Shack's 1986 top of line.  50 channels +  10
FM  commercial  broadcast band channels.  Includes aircraft.
Good frequency coverage and functionality,  but  at  a  high
price.   Poor  human engineering: difficult to read keyboard
makes the PRO-2003 hard to operate  unless  in  a  well  lit
room.   Keyboard  label  coloring  improved  on newer units.
Rather slow scan rate and high price.   Although  there  are
provisions  for  12VDC operation, the cabinet shape and lack
of mounting  bracket  makes  mobile  operation  impractical.
Scan  rate  only  8  channels/sec  vs. 15/sec in Regency and
Bearcat.   Causes  RFI:  Plastic  case  permits  scanner  to
radiate signals into nearby receivers.

PRO-43: Very good portable made by GRE.  First  Radio  Shack
portable  with  up conversion, and 222 MHz ham and 225 - 400
MHz military air band coverage.  200 channels, single search
range.  Small, convenient size.  Muffled audio.  Speakers in
early units known to fail and more  powerful  speakers  were
used in later units.  800 MHz band coverage fully restorable
in early units by removing diode.  Uses same 6 cell  battery
tray   as   other   high  end  GRE  portables.   Subject  to
interference in 160 - 162 MHz range.

PRO-60: 1995 vintage.  Very good portable made by GRE.   200
channels,  single  search  range.  Similar features and same
IFs as the PRO-43 it  replaced  but  the  PRO-60  has  wider
frequency  coverage  and  crisper  audio.  Covers 75 MHz and
commercial FM broadcast bands.  Improved Direct  search  can
be  stepped  manually  in  single  steps.   Uses same 6 cell
battery tray as other high end GRE portables.  Railfans take
note -- the PRO-60 and PRO-43 are subject to interference in
160 - 162 MHz range.  Draws 100 mA while scanning.  See "The
Radio  Shack  PRO-60  Portable,"  by  Bob  Parnass, AJ9S, in
Monitoring Times, September 1995.

PRO-26: 1985 vintage.  Very good portable made by for  Radio
Shack by Uniden.  200 channels, very fast scan/search.  Good
display.  Covers all TV channels, but spectrum  adjacent  to
cellular  phone  band  is censored which prevents monitoring
parts  of  some  trunked  systems  (e.g.,  IL  State  Police
district  4).   Up  to  50 frequencies can be skipped during
search.  Limited  image  rejection  causes  929  MHz  paging
interference in 170 MHz range.  IFs are 380.7/254.4, 58.075,
and 5.5/0.455 MHz.  Audio suffers from small  speaker.   See
"The  Radio  Shack  PRO-26 vs. Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT," by
Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, August 1995.

PRO-62: 1984 vintage.  Good  portable  200  channel  scanner
using  up conversion.  Similar to PRO-43 but no military air
band,  different  upper  frequency   limit,   and   slightly
different  IFs.   Selectable  AM/NFM modes.  Better intermod
immunity than PRO-43.  See "The Radio Shack PRO-62," by  Bob
Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, February 1995.

PRO30: 16 channel programmable portable with aircraft  band.
Good  frequency  coverage.   Extra  controls  on  top  allow
control of SCAN, MANUAL, and PRIORITY functions  while  worn
on  belt.   Good belt clip.  Low audio output.  Plastic case
prone to break at BNC antenna connector  under  severe  use,
vs. metal frame in Regency HX1000.  High price, no discounts
or sales yet.  I had 6 or 7 PRO30s, having  to  return  them
several  times  during  the  1 year warranty, although other
owners have had little or  no  trouble.   Troubles  included
oscillation  in IF stage, no UHF band reception, case broken
around base of antenna connector, etc.

PRO-24: 1983 vintage.   Only  4  channels  in  this  crystal
controlled  portable.   Covers the three basic bands, but no
aircraft.   Easy   to   obtain   batteries   and   crystals.
Characteristic  Radio  Shack  squelch  problem,  fixable  by
changing one resistor.  All-plastic case larger than Bearcat
Thin Scan and clones.  See "The Radio Shack PRO-24 Scanner,"
by Bob Parnass, excerpted in the "Technical Topics"  column,
RCMA Newsletter, February 1984.


                Craig (division of Pioneer)

4530: Japanese 10 channel crystal controlled  3  band  unit.
Also available under Plectron name but in different cabinet.
No aircraft band.  Deluxe features  like  priority,  trimmer
capacitors  for  netting  each channel, front panel speaker,
and rugged metal cabinet make this unit a  winner.   Channel
lockout  slide  switches have finite life.  Replacing burned
out incandescent channel lamps not fun.  Grab a 4530 if  you
find one in good condition.


                           Sonar:

Sonar  made  several   crystal   controlled   scanners   and
channelized  monitor  receivers  which  shared  the  same RF
circuitry.  Each radio was housed in  the  same  size  metal
case  and  worked  on  both  120 VAC and 12 VDC.  The models
differed in the number of channels, the band  coverage,  and
whether individual channels could be locked out.

Although they used a 10.7 MHz first IF, Sonar radios require
parallel  resonant crystals different from the common series
resonant crystals used in Regency and Radio Shack  scanners.
Some Radio Shack crystals will work in Sonar units, but more
often they  oscillate  a  few  kHz  off  frequency  and  are
unsuitable   unless  changes  are  made  to  the  oscillator
circuitry.  Therefore, beginners should avoid these  radios.
Typical  Sonar squelch has long time constant causing a long
noise burst at the end of each transmission.


FR-104, FR-105: 6 channel monitor receivers covering 25 - 50
MHz  or  150  - 175 MHz.  Manual channel selection, i.e., no
scanning.   Early  models  are  identified  by  an  11   pin
connector  on  the  rear  and  they  could  be  used with an
optional NiCd battery pack and charger which bolted  to  the
rear  panel.   Later models used Cinch Jones connectors with
flat contacts.  Optional tone decoder board.

FR-2512, FR-2513: 24 channel versions of the FR-104 and  FR-
105  monitor  receivers.  Manual channel selection, i.e., no
scanning.

FR-2514, FR-2515: 8 channel scanners.  Channel  1  priority.
Recommend  you  avoid  these  models  as  there is no way to
lockout a channel from the scan sequence.

FR-2526, FR-2526,  FR-2528:  10  channel  scanners  covering
various  combinations  of  3  bands.   Each channel could be
locked out.  Channel 1 priority.


    Sonar    #chan-   VHF   VHF    UHF            lock-
    Model     nels    low   high         scans?   outs?
    ___________________________________________________
    FR104       6     X                  no
    FR105       6           X            no
    FR2512     24     X                  no
    FR2513     24           X            no
    FR2514      8     X                  yes      no
    FR2515      8           X            yes      no
    FR2526     10                  X     yes      yes
    FR2527     10           X      X     yes      yes
    FR2528     10     X     X            yes      yes

Table 1.  Summary of Sonar base/mobile monitor  and  scanner
          receivers



                          Tennelec

Manufactured the first synthesized scanners.   Company  went  |
out  of  business  several  years ago.  Schematics and parts
difficult to obtain.  Radios reputed to be poor  performers.
Got  my  MS-2  and MCP-1 basket cases for free and sometimes
regret taking them.  Not worth fixing unless you have access
to DTL/RTL chips and circuit diagrams.



       Plectron and Motorola Alert Monitor Receivers

In the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of firemen  and  ambulance
squad  members came to rely on their transistor Plectron and
Motorola  Alert  monitor  receivers.   They  have  now  been
replaced  by  portable  pagers,  and  are often available at
hamfests in the $5 - $25 range.  Since  many  are  in  rough
condition  and  need  repair,  a  hamfest  special is better
suited for hobbyists who like to fix their own radios.

Plectron and Motorola Alert crystal controlled receivers are
excellent for dedicated monitoring of local frequencies -- a
task for which you wouldn't want to tie up your 400  channel
programmable  scanner.  These radios are fixed channel units
and do not scan.  They can be powered form 117VAC  or  12VDC
with the proper mobile cord.

The audio quality on a Plectron P1  or  700  series  is  far
better  than  any consumer grade scanner and the sensitivity
and intermod immunity is outstanding  if  aligned  properly.
Better  image  rejection  than most scanners (see article by
Bob  Parnass  in  Monitoring   Times,   January   1996   for
comparison).   The  Plectron  500  series is less desirable.
The Motorola Alert monitors are pretty  good,  although  the
audio lacks bass.

No single Plectron or Motorola Alert monitor can  cover  the
entire 30-50 MHz band, and there were versions optimized for
each portion of  the  band.  There  were  different  "split"
models  to cover segments of VHF-hi band, too.  Although UHF
versions were made, they are somewhat rare.

Both  brands  of  receiver  require  special  crystals.    I
sometimes  use  Radio  Shack's  generic 3rd overtone scanner
crystals in the Plectrons but they oscillate on  frequencies
far  away from their marked frequencies.  That's because the
Plectron oscillator is designed to be used  with  a  crystal
which   oscillates   on   its   fundamental,  not  overtone,
frequency.  Too, the P1 and R700 require different crystals.

If you find the squelch on your Plectron 700 series receiver
has  too much hysteresis, replace R96, a 180K resistor, with
a 560K resistor.  On the P1, the resistor is designated R81.

Repair service for  the  Plectron  P1  and  R700  models  is
offered by:


                 Woodson Electronics
                 Plectron Place
                 P.O. Box 960
                 Imboden, Arkansas 72434

                 telephone [phone]

Some replacement parts are currently available from  Federal
Signal  in  University  Park,  IL, phone [phone].  For
more information,  see  "Add  a  Crystal  Receiver  to  Your
Arsenal," by Bob Parnass, January 1996 Monitoring Times.      |


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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:26 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: California Scanner Laws (PC636.5)
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 03:35:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4muo6g$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mtl88$[e-mail]>

Well, I'm not a lawyer, but this certainly doesn't sound like there's
any restriction on using a scanner in California for your own interest
and amusement.  This statute seeems to only touch using a scanner to
assist either in committing a crime yourself or helping someone else
who has committed a crime.

Probably every state has a statute with language like this.

        Jonathan

On 9 May 1996 20:40:40 GMT, [e-mail](David Palmer )
wrote:

>Here it is:

>California Penal Code Section 636.5  Wrongful
>Interception and Divulgence of Police Radio Communication.

> Any person not authorized by the sender, who intercepts
>any police radio service communications, by use of a
>scanner or other means, for the purpose of using that
>communication to assist in the commission of a criminal
>offense or to avoid or escape arrest, trial, conviction,
>or punishment or who divulges to any person he or she knows
>to be a suspect in the commission of any criminal offense,
>the existence, contents, substance, purport, effect or
>meaning of that communication concerning escape from arrest,
>trial, conviction, or punishment is guilty of a misdemeanor.
> Nothing in this section shall preclude prosecution of any
>person under section 31 or 32.
> As used in this section "police radio service
>communications" means a communications authorized by the
>Federal Communications Commission to be transmitted by a
>station in the police radio service. Leg.H. 1976 ch. 1129,
>1991 ch. 515.
>--
>David Palmer                         [e-mail]


>"Oh aint it good when things are going your way, hey! hey!"




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:27 1996
From: CrACKeD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: California Scanner Laws (PC636.5)
Date: 12 May 1996 17:23:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4n5vd5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mtl88$[e-mail]>

: California Penal Code Section 636.5  Wrongful
: Interception and Divulgence of Police Radio Communication.

:  Any person not authorized by the sender, who intercepts
: any police radio service communications, by use of a
: scanner or other means, for the purpose of using that
: communication to assist in the commission of a criminal
: offense or to avoid or escape arrest, trial, conviction,
: or punishment or who divulges to any person he or she knows
: to be a suspect in the commission of any criminal offense,
: the existence, contents, substance, purport, effect or
: meaning of that communication concerning escape from arrest,
: trial, conviction, or punishment is guilty of a misdemeanor.

By God, that was one LONG sentence.  Sometimes I wonder if they're TRYING
to confuse us by using 100 commas and huge run-on sentences.

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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:28 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Ross Bellinger)
Subject: Re: Canada~SCIS not CISO!  INFO...
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 15:38:34 GMT

NewsRadio ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I believe this is incorrect. Our equivalent to the CIA is the Candian
: Security Inteligence Servise or CSIS (Prounounced C-SIS). There is a
: separate government agency similar to the NSA in the states that deals
: with monitoring radio/telco communcations and I'm not sure what that
: agency is called..maybe thats where the mixup is.

    Yep, CSIS is pretty much our equivalent to the CIA.  We also have
the CSE (Either Canadian Security Establishment, or the Communication
Security Establishment) which sounds similar to the NSA in the states.
The CSE does work on cryptography and such interesting topics.

CSIS ->  http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/eng/menu/menue.html

CSU -> http://www.cse.dnd.ca/    <- notice that is part of the
                                   department of national defense...

Ross

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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt,radio.scanner
Subject: CANADA~Who is CISO & where does he live?
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 23:57:10 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hello Scanner Fans!

Just who IS  CISO  and what frequencies does he use?  I understand
that this is a elete Canadian group similar to the US Secret Service
or FBI?

I would like to start a data base of everything I can find.
Frequencies, offices, antennas, code list(s), anything directly
related to CISO that would be of interest to scanner fans to the Great
North.

For those who contribute, I'll be happy to include you on my mail list
for all updates.  No moochers, please and thank you.  If you don't
contribute, I thank you anyway.

Let's see how long it takes to get Volume 1 out?

Very respectfully,

Uncle T.
WA6IGJ



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:29 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CANADIAN DATABASE AVAILABLE FROM I.C. ?????
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 08:00:35 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n5otu$[e-mail]>
To: Jason Miles <[e-mail]>

Jason Miles wrote:
>
> Anyone know what the URL is for the online Canadian Frequency Database
> is???
>
> Thanks.
>
> [e-mail] my homepage and follow the links for scanners. Read th
e section
about Industry Canada's TAFL files. Hope you have a big hard drive and a
top notch editor!

John
--
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and Broadcast Engineering Page:
http://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
--------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CB Frequencies
Date: 8 May 1996 04:26:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4mp7pe$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)

ME ([e-mail]) writes:
> Could somebody e-mail me the Cb Radio frequencies with channel number,
> and what mode to they transmit in anyways, it is ssb?

Depends what kind of radio they have, what mode they fell like
transmitting on, and what position the sideband switch is in. Although
most of the time CB transmissions are AM.




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:31 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cellular
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <pworrell-2804962335490001@192.0.2.1> <[e-mail]> <4m3l62$[e-mail]> <pworrell-0105961552480001@192.0.2.1> <4mcesv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 10:18:20 GMT

Danny Browning ([e-mail]) wrote:


: Sounds like he need to Buy a new scanner. Do you want a tv that picks up
: channel 6 on channel 10??? Get the real thing!

Well, if there was a law against having a TV which picks up channel 6,
but not channel 10, and there was nothing to watch on channel 10, anyway,
and you really wanted to watch channel 6.....


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:33 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cellular going digital
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mobkb$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 02:57:01 GMT

Alice5859 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I seen a letter where a Celluar Co.  It is going Digital and have digital
: Capabilities. They say it is to impoved coverage and greater reliability
: with this. Dose this also  mean  that people will not be able to pick up
: there converstations on scanner that have the 800 mhz with this new
: Digital Capabilities?

People who have scanners with 800 mhz will be able to pick up cellular
for a long time.  Only a small minority of phones will have these new
digital systems.  They are going to slowly phase the digital systems in,
not convert everyone overnight.  Just think, if they were going to stop
you from picking up cell calls on your scanner they'd have to make
EVERYONE get a new cell phone overnight, right.  This ain't gonna happen.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Blake Bowers)
Date: 07 May 96 21:52:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cellular-tracking
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


 SW> Rumor has it that AOR is working on one which will work in conjunction
 SW> with the AR8000.   It will "reaction tune" the receiver when the call
 SW> changes cells.  Needless to say, it won't be for sale in the good old
 SW> US.

If so, then it most likely will not work in the US anyways.  Different
countries, different systems.

Although the US system is used in some other countries, it is not used
in by any means all.

Bottom line, I don't think AOR is working on one for public consumption
anyways.

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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:34 1996
From: Diogenes DeLaTorre <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Circuit City road appliance tech freq. needed!!! FL.
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 16:45:27 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I need the freq. for Circuit City road techs in the South FLA area. All I
know is they have three repeaters Pompano, Hollywood, and N. Miami Beach
which they call modes. Also they use Motorola Radios with a model# with
9000 in it! I don't think they using trunk system because there signal
dosen't past Boca to the north and Goulds to the south! Any info would be
helpful! Thank you in advance! Hackrbum
--
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                           [e-mail]
                    http://www.shadow.net/~hackrbum
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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (WalterTA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Commtel 204 / PRO-43
Date: 16 May 1996 13:18:13 -0400
Message-ID: <4nfo0l$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (WalterTA)


My Brother in Law is after a new PRO-43 but can't seem to find one locally
or via RS (I told him he would be lucky).

I'm not sure if Durham Radio still have any but my past experiences with
Javiation were excellent so I'm reccomeding he deals with them. They don't
have the PRO-43 left anymore but do have the Commtel 204 which is just the
same but finished in Black rather than RS Grey.

There price with full 800MHz & Air Mail is 195.00 English Pounds which
works out around $300. I'm going to call them to see what they have left
and my just get one for myself as a back up also.

Just wondered if anybody had one at all (Commtel that is) ??

WTA


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:36 1996
From: Dennis Bullard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Computer control for scanners
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 22:47:36 +1030
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi Guys,

To advise you about Scancat and Copycat Computer and Packet Control
These super programs are now available in Australia from Capricorn
Computer Technologies.. (+061) [phone]  or E-mail
[e-mail]  for Demo disks, Prices (AU) Support..

Dennis.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:37 1996
From: Art Gunderson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Computer Interferrence
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 16:24:12 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4njbqf$[e-mail]>

Marty,
I would install an outside antenna away from the computer. Computers are
noisy things! Good luck.   art


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Peter Morgan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Confused with scanner/shortwave difference
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 11:01:47 +0100
Message-ID: <4nkki8$[e-mail]>
References: <4nfor8$[e-mail]> <4nh0d4$[e-mail]>

In message <4nh0d4$[e-mail]>
        [e-mail] (Curt Phillips) writes:

>   HOWEVER, many scanners cover a range down to 25 MHz, which is into the
> "shortwave" range.  The CB frequencies around 27 MHz may be one reason
> for this.

I have an AOR 1000 scanner which goes down to 8 MHz, and I think that
Yupiteru (sp?) have even lower frequency coverage.  However, since my
AOR had a top end frequency of around 1300 MHz, it might not prove as
sensitive as others may want...  I could hear many European stations,
but I'm in Europe :-)  73 Peter.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Confused with scanner/shortwave difference
Date: 17 May 1996 07:43:22 -0400
Message-ID: <4nhooq$[e-mail]>
References: <4nfor8$[e-mail]>

In article <4nfor8$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (David J.
Kanter) writes:

>
>       Yes, this is my first time in this newsgroup, so pardon my
ignorance.
>       What exactly is the difference between a scanner and a shortwave
>radio? Do the frequencies that each covers not overlap (why can't I just
get
>one radio to listen to both)? Also, is there a difference in the range
that
>each unit can pick up? Is a scanner meant more for local things, like
>municipality-based listening, while shortwave is meant more for
international
>
>listening?
>       Thanks

Scanners usually cover 30MHz and up and have FM & (sometimes AM) demod.
Most have 50-200 channels that can be programmed and scanned. Scanning
means the receiver tunes the channels sequentially and stops only when the
squelch breaks. Scanners are, in general, meant to receive communication
transmissions (police, fire, etc.) not broadcasts (news, music, etc.). The
scanner lets you listen in on several channels (checking several each
second), SW radios are meant to tune to a single channel and listen to a
broadcast. Like I said, this is IN GENERAL. There are some high end ($$)
scanners on the market that also cover .1-30MHz and have SSB and AM. These
can also pick up shortwave freqs. Some of these SW/scanners are marketed
as "communication receivers" (ICOMs, AOR5000). These tend to have features
of of both.

PKH



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Angus March (VE2UFP))
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cordless phone DTMF security.
Date: 16 May 1996 19:56:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4ng192$[e-mail]>

I try to be security-wise about using my cordless phone. If I want to talk
about something private, or about to give me credit card number over phone,
I usually switch to a cordfull. This also includes using certain the tones
to use tone-operated services. For instance, if I am going to give my credit
card number using DTMF I'll switch to a cordfull.
        Is my fear justified? Are there many DTMF decoders out there?
Obiviously, anyone with a >=16-bit sound card can capture DTMFs and then use
specially designed software to decode them. Does this software exist?
        Pretty soon I'm going to be moving into an apartment, where my
concern will be multiplied by about 5 or 10. Is 5 or 10 times the
probability that personal information will be stolen enough to worry about?
--
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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless phone DTMF security.
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 21:18:50 +0000
Message-ID: <pworrell-1605962118510001@192.0.2.1>
References: <4ng192$[e-mail]>

In article <4ng192$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Angus March (VE2UFP)) wrote:

> I try to be security-wise about using my cordless phone. If I want to talk
> about something private, or about to give me credit card number over phone,
> I usually switch to a cordfull. This also includes using certain the tones
> to use tone-operated services. For instance, if I am going to give my credit
> card number using DTMF I'll switch to a cordfull.
>         Is my fear justified? Are there many DTMF decoders out there?
> Obiviously, anyone with a >=16-bit sound card can capture DTMFs and then use
> specially designed software to decode them. Does this software exist?
>         Pretty soon I'm going to be moving into an apartment, where my
> concern will be multiplied by about 5 or 10. Is 5 or 10 times the
> probability that personal information will be stolen enough to worry about?

Your fears could be justified, depending on your neighbors.  I have a DTMF
decoder for my computer, and I can decode numbers like that.  The thing is
though, some people are dumb enough to give credit card info, address,
phone, and more, all on the same call, all on cellular.  Oh Well.

--
                                      -Dave


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless phone DTMF security.
Date: 18 May 1996 23:57:07 -0400
Message-ID: <4nm66j$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Don Hayes <[e-mail]>
writes:

>Your fears are somewhat justified. DTMF decoders are readily available.
For
>about $60, I picked up a DTMF decoder w/software to log the numbers.It
pays
>to
>play it safe and use a corded phone to give that info. Don't be paranoid,
>just
>careful !!!!!

Some of the high end 46/49MHz phones (such as Sony) encode the DTMF using
some sort of digital type transmission. This is a little safer, since all
you hear is a modem-like sound on the base and handset freqs. But I'd
still stay off of cordless unless you don't mind eavesdroppers! Credit
card or bank transactions especially!

PKH


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:44 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: cordless phone freq needed please help
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n14hr$[e-mail]> <security-1505961158590001@newshost>
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 09:10:30 GMT

Otto ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4n14hr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

: > cordless phone freq needed please help with any you can offer
: >
: > thanks

: Search 49 Mhz though 50 Mhz. All ten cordless phone channels are in the area
.

Notwithstanding that fact that this is illegal, the ones you want to
listen to are the base frequencies between 46 and 47.  The higher
frequencies are for the handset and you only hear one side of the
conversation that way.




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (HH357)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re:  Decoding Mobile Terminals
Date: 13 May 1996 20:30:25 -0400
Message-ID: <4n8k71$[e-mail]>
References: <4n80qo$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HH357)

Yes, I'm interested.  However, I've heard it's harder than you think on
some systems, such as L.A. CA has.  And I've heard they're changing even
that.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (JBerszoner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Democratic Convention in Chicago
Date: 14 May 1996 11:16:16 -0400
Message-ID: <4na840$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JBerszoner)

The Democratic Convention is coming to Chicago this August. Anyone have an
idea where the most interesting ops would be found? Not looking for info I
can find in the "books". Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

john


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:47 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DF'ing scanner
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 16:09:53 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

On Wed, 8 May 1996, Keith A Monahan wrote:

> In article <[e-mail]> you wrote
:
>
> : Anyone have any idea if there are  accessories available
> : to Direction Find with a resonable good bearing? I've always though this
> : would be a cool idea but probably expensive. I've seen Yagi's and a few
> : others but heard the bearing isn't all that great. Sure wish I could get
> : some mil surplus stuff.
>
> What exactly is Direction Find? I have an idea, but who makes it?  I'm quite
> interested in being able to locate signals.  Is it possible to simply
> purchase a directional antennae and measure the power readings for the
> directions?  I would think that would work.  With the directional antennae
> pointing directly towards the signal, the signal should be the strongest,
> Pointing it directly opposite the signal should be the weakest, and then
> perpendicular to the signal (either east or west, assuming N or S being the
> signal) should be equal....

 I have no idea who makes anything that DF's, I was just wondering if
anyone knew of anything out there that did.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:48 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: DF'ing scanner
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 08:05:25 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>

Brian Varine wrote:

There are two ways to do this..the first is to use a directional "yagi"
antenna and simply point it in the direction of the strongest signal. The
other is more costly and complicated. There are direction finding units
on the market that use several antennas and measuer the delay in the
received signal between antennas. Usually called "doppler" scanners, or
doppler direction finders, or something similar, these units can usually
give you an actual bearing to the target signal. I had a friend in
University (elec. engineer) that built one himself. I wouldnt recommend
that though...if you want to spend the $$$, I've seen ads for these types
of equipment in Mobile Radio Technology magazine...


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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Does this happen to anyone else?
Date: 18 May 1996 02:11:04 -0400
Message-ID: <4njplo$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
writes:

>It seems that whenever I'm searching a frequency range for some new
active
>freqs. this always happens... Let's say I'm searching 165-166 mhz for
>instance,
>I'm sitting by the scanner but get nothing. As soon as I walk away, I
hear a
>contact, rush over to the radio, but it's over. I sit there and stare at
it
>for ten min. but nothing, nothing, nothing. God forbid I should have to
step
>down to the basement for a quick moment, I'll hear the thing squaking
like
>crazy up above, but of course once I return it's silence again. I'm
beginning
>to feel like there is some kind of conspiricy going on here! Is there any
>name for this phenomenon? Does it strike anyone else?
>No, I'm not set up for a computer interface, so I can't solve my problem
that
>way. Guess I'll just have to try to cope as best I can :)
>Phil
>
>

You're probably blocking the signal when you approach it! Try a better
antenna, or even a remote one!


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:50 1996
From: "Robert H. Eisner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast food Freq's? what good does this do?
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 16:24:29 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mjimd$[e-mail]>
To: The Prophet <[e-mail]>

The Prophet wrote:
>
> Hello all,  i was just wondering what you could do with listening in on
> mcdonalds...is there some kind of mischeif you could cause or
> something? anyway im just curious..

You will often hear the clerks make off color remarks about customers
waiting in line.  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.  I
have heard the clerks make comments about the staff at the fast food store
as well... so, it is very interesting!

It's also fun tracking them down, because they're very low in power
and not listed in most Scanner frequency directories.

Bob


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:51 1996
From: "Kevin M. Gregg" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Fast food Freq's? what good does this do?
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 12:10:33 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mjimd$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

> These frequencies are very interesting to listen to!  If you happen to
> catch them at an off hour, you can hear the employees making very rude
> remarks about the customer placing the order.
>

Question... are the mics in the fast food joints always keyed on so that
everything that is said is broadcast?  I thought the employees would
have to key the mic first.
kg


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Art S.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
Subject: FOR  SALE Ranger 2950 (100 Watt)
Date: Fri, 17 May 96 17:38:02 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a ranger 2950,   100 watt,10-11 meter , for sale.
This radio was $539.00 new. I still is new, but I will sacrifice
for $250.00 OBO.
ALSO have a new 20 Watt external power supply for $75.00

I will consider $300.00 for Entire setup with wilson antena and
panasonic external speaker unit.

All Offers considered. Also consider swap on  good set of Handheld's

Contact Art via;
[e-mail]

Thanks,
Art



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Hamer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Freq List for Vancouver BC Canada area?
Date: Thu, 16 May 96 10:53:37 PST
Message-ID: <4nfq07$[e-mail]>
References: <4nefan$[e-mail]>

In article <4nefan$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Hey everyone...
>
>Just wondering if anybody had a good list of frequencies used in the
>Vancouver/Lower Mainland area of British Columbia?
>
>Thanks in advance (:
>

J&M Communicaitons puts out a great little "pocket guide" of frequencies
in the lower mainland.  I think it is about $11.

Regards,

Ken



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Freqs For Huntsville
Date: 14 May 1996 16:34:01 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Looking for any and all freqs for Huntsville Alabama

Many thanks,
Robert
KE4TFL


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (James G. Edmondson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: freqs. needed: seattle & anacortes
Date: 12 May 1996 02:24:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4n3i40$[e-mail]>

I will be visiting Seattle and Anacortes, WA from May 14 until 16.  Any
public safety, fire, EMS, and marine frequencies would be appreciated.
Post or e-mail direct.

TIA,

Jim



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (T_Long)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: freqs. needed: seattle & anacortes
Date: 13 May 1996 18:55:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4n80ik$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3i40$[e-mail]>

In article <4n3i40$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I will be visiting Seattle and Anacortes, WA from May 14 until 16.  Any
>public safety, fire, EMS, and marine frequencies would be appreciated.
>Post or e-mail direct.
>
>TIA,
>
>Jim
>
Check out 'http://www.wolfenet.com/~daydream/'. Nice resource for local
frequencies with a link to Percon's spectrum search site.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:56 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dana Stein)
Subject: Frequencies for Hungary
Message-ID: <steinda.832334374@njmsa>
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 11:59:34 GMT

Bela

My mail to you was returned. Dropme a note and I'll dig outn a file for
Hungary for you. Not much but it will give you a starting point from
which to work.

Regards,

Rickey Stein        [e-mail]
RCMA International Editor
editor: `Monitor the Workd'


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:57 1996
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail]
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 15:03:55 UTC
Subject: Frequencies In France



here  is some frequencies use in France

if you have more information please mail me
more frequencies   .

thank  you


26.065  26.505 Mhz CB (bande "A")
26.312  26.475 Mhz tlphones sans fil agrs
26.515  26.955 Mhz CB (bande "B")
26.965  27.405 Mhz CB (bande "C", seule autorise en France)
27.415  27.855 Mhz CB (bande "D")
27.965  27.985 Mhz CB (bande "E")
28.000  29.700 Mhz trafic amateur (bande des "10 mtres")
29.700  30.525 Mhz usage militaire
30.525  32.125 Mhz rseaux privs
32.125  32.500 Mhz usage militaire
33.000  34.850 Mhz usage militaire
34.850  36.200 Mhz rseaux privs
35.400  39.200 Mhz microphones "sans fil"
36.200  39.000 Mhz usage militaire
37.500  38.250 Mhz radio-astronomie
39.400  40.600 Mhz rseaux privs
40.600  41.000 Mhz usage militaire
41.000  41.200 Mhz radiocommande
41.255 Mhz          tlcommande
41.312  41.475 Mhz tlphones sans fil agrs
41.300  50.200 Mhz usage militaire et tlphones sans fil non agrs
50.200  51.200 Mhz trafic amateur
51.200  60.000 Mhz usage militaire
55.750  63.750 Mhz tlvision (bande I)
60.000  68.000 Mhz rseaux privs
68.000  68.450 Mhz usage militaire
68.462  69.250 Mhz rseaux privs, douanes, EDF
69.250  70.250 Mhz usage militaire
70.250  70.525 Mhz rseaux privs
70.525  70.975 Mhz usage militaire
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71.950  72.500 Mhz usage militaire, EDF
72.512  73.300 Mhz rseaux privs, douanes
73.300  74.800 Mhz Gendarmerie Nationale
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80.000  82.475 Mhz rseaux privs, taxis
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83.000  87.300 Mhz police, pompiers, SAMU
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87.500  108.000 Mhz radiodiffusion FM (bande II)
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108.000  118.000 Mhz usage militaire
111.600  177.900 Mhz balisage aronautique (VOR)
118.000  136.000 Mhz trafic aronautique (bande "air" ou "aviation")
136.000  138.000 Mhz satellites
138.000  144.000 Mhz usage militaire
143.9875  144.00 Mhz frquence rserve "vol libre"
144.000  146.000 Mhz trafic amateur (bande des "2 mtres")
146.000  156.000 Mhz trafic aronautique
151.000  151.425 Mhz rseau "R 150"
151.425  152.380 Mhz rseaux privs
152.880  152.975 Mhz rseaux privs
152.975  156.025 Mhz rseau "R 150"
156.025  157.425 Mhz trafic maritime et fluvial (bande "VHF marine")
157.425  157.575 Mhz rseaux privs
157.575  160.200 Mhz rseau "R 150"
160.200  160.625 Mhz rseaux privs
160.625  160.950 Mhz trafic maritime et fluvial (bande "VHF marine")
160.975  161.475 Mhz rseaux privs
161.550  162.025 Mhz trafic maritime et fluvial (bande "VHF marine")
162.500  162.525 Mhz trafic maritime et fluvial (bande "VHF marine")
165.200  168.900 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
169.425  169.800 Mhz rseau TamTam
169.800  173.500 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
176.500  183.500 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
184.500  189.100 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
192.500  197.100 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
197.700  199.500 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
200.500  207.500 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
208.500  215.500 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
216.500  223.500 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
223.500  225.000 Mhz tlcommande, tlmesure, tl alarme, donnes frquences
                      usuelle des tlcommandes agres
225.000  400.000 Mhz trafic aronautique et usage militaire
406.100  410.000 Mhz rseaux privs
414.500  418.000 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
418.000  420.000 Mhz rseaux privs
424.500  428.000 Mhz tlphone de voiture Radiocom 2000
430.000  440.000 Mhz trafic amateur (bande "432")
440.000  444.600 Mhz tlphone de voiture ligne SFR
444.600  447.000 Mhz rseaux privs
450.000  454.600 Mhz tlphone de voiture ligne SFR
454.600  456.000 Mhz police, pompiers, SAMU
456.000  457.675 Mhz rseaux privs
457.675  458.225 Mhz SNCF
463.000  464.000 Mhz rseaux privs
464.000  466.000 Mhz police, pompiers, SAMU
466.000  467.675 Mhz rseaux privs (rseau Tatoo...)
467.675  468.225 Mhz SNCF
468.325  470.000 Mhz rseaux privs
470.000  606.000 Mhz tlvision (bande IV)
614.000  880.000 Mhz tlvision (bande V)
884.000  890.000 Mhz tlphone sans cordons
890.000  915.000 Mhz tlphone de voiture GSM
929.000  935.000 Mhz tlphone sans cordon
935.000  960.000 Mhz tlphone de voiture GSM
960.000  1215.00 Mhz aronautique : IFF, TACAN, DME
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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency info for Lake of the Woods, Ontario
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 06:33:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrp1l$[e-mail]>
References: <4mjaod$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Mepee1) wrote:

>Does anyone out there have ANY frequency info for the Lake of Woods area
>in Ontario, Canada?
>Any information would help!

I have a web page (URL below) you can check out and
see if you can find it their.  I'm not sure what
region  Lake of Woods is in, maybe you can let me
know and I'll see how I can help.

TTYL


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



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:06:59 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: FS : BENDIX KING UHF HT - MINT!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 03:19:27 GMT

Bendix King LPU series, 210 channel scanning, field programmable UHF ,
commercial grade handh held radio.  Downbanded to include the 440
amateur band, through 512 Mhz..  Includes LAA 0325 drop in charging
stand,  two (20 short, high-cap 5 watt batteries, field programming
plug,  LAA 0207 speaker/mike, cigarette lighter battery eliminator,
display shield and keyboard cover.  $700.00 shipped to 48, COD $5.00
extra.  E-Mail if interested
[e-mail]
Compuserve - 71242,1774     Amateur Radio - N2TYB
Ridgefield, New Jersey



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:00 1996
From: "Boyd L. Fulbright" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS Scanner "PRO-39"
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 11:26:19 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

For Sale:  Radio Shack PRO-39 with cell-phone 200 channel, hand-held
           Book & Charger/Power Supply. Comes with rechargeable
           batterys.
           $200.00
           Thanks,
           Boyd   N6DMF


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:01 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: BC9000XLT
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 01:34:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4n66sd$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]@usit.net

Uniden BC9000XLT for sale 1 month old with box and manual, mint $345
shipped.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:02 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: FS: Bearcat 210 XL base scanner - $45.00 !
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 00:50:29 GMT

BEARCAT 210 XL 18 channel base scanner, in excellent condition, covers
all standard bands thru 512 Mhz.  With Radio Shack telescoping
antenna.  $45.00 shipped to 48.  COD is $5.00 extra.

E-Mail if interested.
[e-mail]
Compuserve - 71242,1774        Amateur Radio - N2TYB
Ridgefield, New Jersey




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rob Cheply)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Good Morning America freqs
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 23:33:26 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

        Hello, I live in Victoria BC, the TV show Good Morning America
is going to be hear for a week, I was interested in listening to them
when they talk on their walkie talkies, which I know they have because
I saw one of the people who work for them on the news with a walkie
talkie in his hand.
        Anyways, does anybody know what frequencies are used by them.
Thank in advance.
        Cory


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:04 1996
From: Dan Prysby <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones
Date: 9 May 1996 13:15:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4msr4u$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Neil Young) wrote:
>David Fredriksson <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>> No, its not possible to decrypt GSM phone-calls. Well ,it cant be done
>> without veeeery sophisticatied equp. so, dont even bother.
>
>I've heard them before, using an AR-8000.  It wasn't very clear, because
>there were about 5 conversations on at the same time, but I could make
>out sentences.  How this happened I don't know ...  I expect there's
>probably a logical explanation, there always is.

Highly doubtful it was GSM heard on your FM scanner.
Digital cellular systems use a complicated system of encoding and
modulating such that a normal FM scanner and other additional parts,
i.e. codec, will not decode anything.
GSM and the US TDMA are similar. CDMA adds the further complication
of spread spectrum. Highly sophisticated scanners would be needed to
monitor a digital system. A hacked digital phone may be the best
starting point.

First the modulation is not continuous, it is time sliced into 8 channel
slots, each channel gets 1/8 of the frame to transmit the digital bits,
and across 8 frames 40ms of coded speech is transmitted.
Second, the modulation is not FM, it is one of many variants of
amplitude+phase shift keying - in GSM it is Gaussian minimum shift
keying, the pattern of amplitude and phase is called a constellation..
Third, the digital information representing the codec speech is
encoded with error correcting bits and broken up and recombined
in a process called interleaving to minimize burst errors.

Given the above, the GSM scanner needs the abilities to monitor
a time slot, demodulate the GSM constellation, de-interleave, apply
error correction, and do the GSM vocoding for the conversion of speech.

Dan Prysby




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:05 1996
From: Dan Prysby <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones
Date: 9 May 1996 13:30:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4mss1u$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqj61$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Rickard Faivre) wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] says...
>>
>>Olivier Ros wrote:
>>>
>>> hi,
>>>
>>> Is it possible to decypt GSM cellular phone (it's numeric)
>conversation?
>>> Is there a software who does it with a scanner?
>>>
>>> thanks.
>>
>>HI everyone !
>>
>>No, its not possible to decrypt GSM phone-calls. Well ,it cant be done
>>without veeeery sophisticatied equp. so, dont even bother.
>>
>>regards
>> Dave
>
>You dont need sophiscated equipment. All you need is the individual
>password that corresponds to the phone users id number which by the way
>is not sent over the air but stores centrally. The source code for GSM
>is available on the WWW, just search for GSM.
>
>So as Dave said, us ordinary people need not bother our minds about
>decrypting GSM. It`s like cracking PGP.
>
>Rickard.
>

Oh, very clear explanation, or was it a guess.

Dan Prysby



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rickard Faivre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones
Date: 7 May 1996 09:04:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4mn3nk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>hi,
>
>Is it possible to decypt GSM cellular phone (it's numeric)
conversation?
>Is there a software who does it with a scanner?
>
>
>thanks.

Sure it`s possible. I have a GSM phone, and the phone company
encrypts and decrypts my conversations. I`ve heard that foreign
governments dont like the GSM A5 encryption because they cant crack it.
I`ve also heard that MI5 was hesitant to let europe export this
technology to the middle east because of the difficulty of cracking it.




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:07 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4msr4u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 19:06:11 GMT

Neil Young ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Yes, I had a feeling I might have been wrong.  I was following
: instructions in one of my many scanning books, and I searched around
: 1200Mhz (or somewhere like that in the 1000 range).  I was using WFM,
: and clearly made out words, and found there were 5 conversations.
: Prehaps it was just an image of normal cellular :-?  I don't claim to
: know much about it, and am probably very wrong, so please don't send me
: loads of technical info proving me wrong :-)

At 1200Mhz, it's very likely you were listening to images of normal
cellular.  It is very common for scanners which tune above 1Ghz to pick
up cell images.  There are very few real signals in this band to
interfere with the images.  Also, most of these scanners are
triple-conversion which means their IF frequency will shift the images
several hundred Mhz above the cell band.

Digital cellphones use the same frequencies as regular cellphones.  They
are able to carry more conversations on the same bandwidth, however.
They are also totally impossible to listen to on a normal scanner.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones
Date: 9 May 1996 03:39:17 -0400
Message-ID: <4ms7f5$[e-mail]>
References: <4mn3nk$[e-mail]>

In article <4mn3nk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Rickard Faivre) writes:

>>
>>hi,
>>
>>Is it possible to decypt GSM cellular phone (it's numeric)
>conversation?
>>Is there a software who does it with a scanner?
>>
>>
>>thanks.
>
>Sure it`s possible. I have a GSM phone, and the phone company
>encrypts and decrypts my conversations. I`ve heard that foreign
>governments dont like the GSM A5 encryption because they cant crack it.
>I`ve also heard that MI5 was hesitant to let europe export this
>technology to the middle east because of the difficulty of cracking it.
>
>

I think he miss the point, didn't he?


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rickard Faivre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: 13 May 1996 15:16:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4n7jom$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqb2g$[e-mail]> <4mv7tb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>>> There must be thousands of people around the world who are involved
>>> deeply enough in GSM product development to know how to do it. It's
only
>>> a matter of time before GSM security becomes almost worthless and
one
>>> will be able to buy the equipment needed at a pretty reasonable
price.
>>
>>
>>Not in the near future. ... GSM was developed by the Brits and
>>they make any country/company using it sign a Non-Disclosure
agreement and
>>get special licenses.
>
>Funnily enough (ironically?) there is a unit available made by a UK
>company which permits real time monitoring of GSM calls for
interception
>purposes. It sells for around 25000 Pounds or so according to an
articel
>I read on the device.

Where, CCS ?

I want one, Just need to sell everthing I own.

Rickard.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:10 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqb2g$[e-mail]> <4mv7tb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 12 May 1996 15:44:05 GMT

Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)

Tim Jackson ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I get your point and I agree with you, however, the necessary private
: key used has to be known to a whole bunch of people in the GSM industry
: in order to design the phones and base station equipment and therefore
: it surprises me that it hasn't leaked out more than it already has.

The private keys could be generated randomly for each telephone call.
Like they are in PGP, right.  No one "in the PGP industry" has the private
keys which will decrypt anyone's message at will, do they?



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:12 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 07:34:01 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqb2g$[e-mail]> <4mv7tb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4n707o$[e-mail]>


On Mon, 13 May 1996 [e-mail] wrote:

> [e-mail] (Tim Jackson) wrote:
> Services such as described above are not possible with analog cellular
> like the bulk of the U.S. cellular systems at the present.  We are,
> however, quickly transitioning the existing U.S. system to a GSM
> compliant system.  Then and only then will we in the U.S. be able to
> to enjoy all the services a digital phone system can provide.

The US is not going to GSM, they are fighting over TDMA/CDMA, neither are
working very well. I suspect the US didn't want GSM because of it's
inherent security. But, I did hear that the new PCS may be GSM compatable.

==============================================================================
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 May 19 14:07:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (MySonsCool)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: 14 May 1996 10:57:24 -0400
Message-ID: <4na70k$[e-mail]>
References: <4n707o$[e-mail]>

In article <4n707o$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:

>For example:
>I can use the internet and send an e-mail message to a friend of
>mine's GSM cellular phone in Denmark.  He, from his cellular phone,
>can also send an internet e-mail message to me via the internet.
>
>Services such as described above are not possible with analog cellular
>like the bulk of the U.S. cellular systems at the present.

So here with my analog motorolla cell and mpc-10 modem, I can't use the
internet or send an e-mail message?  Hmm, you must not be reading this
message then.

These are possible with analog cell-phones, maybe not as efficient as
digital, but very much possible.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:14 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 22:44:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4n707o$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqb2g$[e-mail]> <4mv7tb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Tim Jackson) wrote:


>Every GSM phone and every GSM network has the ability to both encrypt
>and decrypt the GSM data. If it didn't, it wouldn't work! How else would
>you be able to hear what was being said when you used your GSM phone if
>the phone couldn't decrypt the incoming data?

I believe you  are confusing encryption/decrpytion with
modulation/demodulation.  A GSM phone just converts the analog voice
to digital output and converts the digital input to analog output
which you can hear.  While GSM could very well be made to decrypt and
encrypt its outputs/inputs, there is presently no reason to do so.  A
scanner user can not make sense out of the digital data the a GSM
phone outputs - but not because it is encrypted ut simply because it
is digital.  Scanners are designed to listen to analog signals; ie:
normal voice.

One very neat and interesting thing about GSM or digital phone
technoloty is that it behaves very much like a computer.  For example:
I can use the internet and send an e-mail message to a friend of
mine's GSM cellular phone in Denmark.  He, from his cellular phone,
can also send an internet e-mail message to me via the internet.

Services such as described above are not possible with analog cellular
like the bulk of the U.S. cellular systems at the present.  We are,
however, quickly transitioning the existing U.S. system to a GSM
compliant system.  Then and only then will we in the U.S. be able to
to enjoy all the services a digital phone system can provide.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:16 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 07:40:10 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqb2g$[e-mail]> <4mv7tb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Sun, 12 May 1996, Tim Jackson wrote:

> >You might want to study how "public key" encryption works.  If you have a
> >copy of PGP, the encryption program, you can intercept other people's
> >messages but you can't decode them.  Even though you've already
> >intercepted their public keys.  Same thing with the phones.  You can
> >listen to EVERYTHING which goes over the air and still not know enough to
> >break the code.
>
> I get your point and I agree with you, however, the necessary private
> key used has to be known to a whole bunch of people in the GSM industry
> in order to design the phones and base station equipment and therefore
> it surprises me that it hasn't leaked out more than it already has.

One GSM doesn't use PKCS so this is a moot point but, say it did. Each
phone would have it's own public/secret key, each transmitter repeater would
have it's own key. Ever hear of a STU-III? It uses the same idea. Each
phone has it's own key. So, there is no 1 secret key. Sure you
could crack one, but that would leave you with one side of the conversation.
The whole source code of PGP is available at many places, no one has cracked
it (if they have they haven't said anything).



==============================================================================
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 May 19 14:07:17 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 07:42:43 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqb2g$[e-mail]> <4mv7tb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Sun, 12 May 1996, Tim Jackson wrote:

> >> There must be thousands of people around the world who are involved
> >> deeply enough in GSM product development to know how to do it. It's only
> >> a matter of time before GSM security becomes almost worthless and one
> >> will be able to buy the equipment needed at a pretty reasonable price.
> >Not in the near future. ... GSM was developed by the Brits and
> >they make any country/company using it sign a Non-Disclosure agreement and
> >get special licenses.
> Funnily enough (ironically?) there is a unit available made by a UK
> company which permits real time monitoring of GSM calls for interception
> purposes. It sells for around 25000 Pounds or so according to an articel
> I read on the device.


Well, it's most likely for law enforcement and licensed to use the GSM
proprietary stuff. 20Kpounds is what? $50K? For most of us, that is way
beyond buying.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Per H. Nielsen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: 14 May 1996 07:19:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4n9c5n$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqb2g$[e-mail]> <4mv7tb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Steve Work) writes:

>Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)

>Tim Jackson ([e-mail]) wrote:

>: I get your point and I agree with you, however, the necessary private
>: key used has to be known to a whole bunch of people in the GSM industry
>: in order to design the phones and base station equipment and therefore
>: it surprises me that it hasn't leaked out more than it already has.

>The private keys could be generated randomly for each telephone call.
>Like they are in PGP, right.  No one "in the PGP industry" has the private
>keys which will decrypt anyone's message at will, do they?

Which is just what is done. Some time ago I read an article about the GSM syst
em
and I recall that the scheme works something like this (this is from memory,
so it might not be 100% correct):

  When you turn on your GSM phone it connects to the nearest provider, that
  has an agreement with your original provider. At this time you are assigned
  a temporary id. This is the only time your real id is exchanged over the air
.

  On all subsequent operations it's your temporary id that is used.

  You are also assigned a temporary encryption key. This is sent to the
  telephone, which passes it to the smart card which in turn uses a built-in
  algorithm to generate the real encryption key to use. At the same time the
  provider sends the temporary key to your original provider which generates
  the real key using the same algorithm as the card. This key is sent back
  to the provider and now the conversation can be encrypted/decrypted on both
  sides using a key that has never been transmitted over the air and that the
  provider you are connected to does not need to know how was calculated.
  I'm not sure if you get a new key for every call you make, but someone
  probably knows a lot more about this.



--
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Basic Applications                             Fax:        Int [phone]
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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:20 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 06:41:47 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqb2g$[e-mail]> <4mv7tb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Sun, 12 May 1996, Steve Work wrote:

> Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)
>
> Tim Jackson ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
> : I get your point and I agree with you, however, the necessary private
> : key used has to be known to a whole bunch of people in the GSM industry
> : in order to design the phones and base station equipment and therefore
> : it surprises me that it hasn't leaked out more than it already has.
>
> The private keys could be generated randomly for each telephone call.
> Like they are in PGP, right.  No one "in the PGP industry" has the private
> keys which will decrypt anyone's message at will, do they?

No, the source code was released a few years ago and many people have
gone over it with no discovery of a "back door". PGP is hardly an
industry, it's a free program. ViaCrypt sells the commercial version for
around $400. The best way to decrypt PGP is brute force and that could
take a loooong time. That or you could try hacking (guessing) the passphrase.

==============================================================================
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!!!!

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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Heading off to Disneyland
Date: 16 May 1996 01:35:19 -0400
Message-ID: <4neeqn$[e-mail]>
References: <4mqsan$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

POLICE CALL tells you which frequency is for park security, ride
operations, etc.  Check it out!


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Marc Genois)
Subject: Help for air band antenna ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Genois)
Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 18:17:23 GMT

Hello,

I have a Pro-37 scanner and I use it to listen to air band most of the time.

Where I was living before, I was at about 4 miles of the airport,
and I was also higher than the airport. So I was able to pickup the ATIS &
ground control transmissions with the rubber duckie antenna.

But I moved, now I'm about 15 miles from the airport. I cant hear ground, ATIS

anymore, and I even loose plane transmission when they are in final.

I am not a scanner/antenna guru.

So what kind of antenna I need ?
Will I will be able to listen to ground control transmission again ?

I would like to be able to put the antenna into the roof (not on...),
I know it's not the best, but it's a brand new house and I do not feel
like drilling holes in the roof yet... :-)

I will appreciate any help.

Marc

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:23 1996
From: Paul Wilcox <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Help for air band antenna ?
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 23:09:21 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4n30ni$[e-mail]>

C. Wheeler wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (Marc Genois) wrote:
> >Hello,
> >
> >I have a Pro-37 scanner and I use it to listen to air band most of the time
.
> >
> >Where I was living before, I was at about 4 miles of the airport,
> >and I was also higher than the airport. So I was able to pickup the ATIS &
> >ground control transmissions with the rubber duckie antenna.
> >
> >But I moved, now I'm about 15 miles from the airport. I cant hear ground, A
TIS
> >anymore, and I even loose plane transmission when they are in final.
>
> Not surpising at 15 miles.  Ground control is usually pretty low power
> because the frequencies are reused more often.  ATIS is usually a lower
> power.
>
> On the ground at 15 miles it's gonna be tougher.  You need to remember
> that ATC transmitters don't need low radiation angles since anything they
> communicate with (that isn't at the airport) is probably flying.
>
> And losing planes on final is probabaly expected too.  Most planes don't
> run more than about 10 watts.  And they don't add much gain with their
> antennas - again when your flying you don't need much gain, and you don;t
> want huge antennas sticking out of your plane anyway.
>
> >I am not a scanner/antenna guru.
> >
> >So what kind of antenna I need ?
> >Will I will be able to listen to ground control transmission again ?
>
> A roof mounted groundplane antenna would plane antenna would likely help.
>  You can get a 1/4 wave vertical VHF antenna with lowered ground radial
> pretty cheap - heck you could make one.
>
> If you are dead set on hearing things at that airport, you could try a
> yagi.  If you don't go with more than three elements, you could probabaly
> get enough gain toward the airport without sacrificing too much on the
> back side (and still be able to hear most airborne traffic from the other
> direction).
>
> >I would like to be able to put the antenna into the roof (not on...),
> >I know it's not the best, but it's a brand new house and I do not feel
> >like drilling holes in the roof yet... :-)
>
> Well you could try the attic.  I have done that in my townhouse with all
> of my antennas (TV, VHF/UHF ham, scanner).  The yagi might be a good
> choice for the attic.
>
> But you could mount a lightweight vertical to a roof vent pipe and run
> the cable to a gable vent or something.  The only outdoor antenna I ever
> had on my townhouse was mast mounted to the railing of a balcony and real
> close to the roof.  I brought the cable out of one of the attic vents
> under the roof eave.
>
> Use care when selecting a coax than will make long horizontal runs
> outdoors.  In addition to having the jacket on cheap breakdown in UV,
> many diecltrics will deform after a while.  They won't support the weight
> of center conductor over along period of time in a horizontal run -
> especially when they get hot (like on your roof in the summer).  When
> this happens the center conductor can get off center, changing the
> characteristic of the cable.
>
> Curtis

Hi Curtis, I can probably clarify some information about the power output
for ATC/Ground Control/ ATIS since I'm a ground radio technician (15
years) for the air force. We use the Rivot Switch radios, (GRT-21,23) and
(GRR-22,24) the same ones the FAA uses for the commercial airports. The
transmitter puts out 10 watts and the power Amplifier puts out 50 watts.
Some bases I've been at only use the transmitter (10 Watts) for ATIS
because it is keyed all the time. These radios are designed for a
continous duty cycle but we found this was vey hard on the amplifiers.
With the antennas we use a typical range is upward to 200 miles to an
aircraft however as you pointed out the range on land will be greatly
reduced.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:24 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: help pro2026 mods
Date: Sat, 11 May 96 15:01:51 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


are there any mods for the r.s pro 2026.
if you have any
email [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Vic)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help!!I have a pro-51which made in1995 ,can It be mod??
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 20:13:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4nkts7$[e-mail]>

Hi! I have a pro-51 which made in1995 , Can it be mod or restore??
Please let me know?? Thank you!!



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: I NEED YOUR HELP HAND HELD SCANNER
Date: 16 May 1996 16:13:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4nfk81$[e-mail]>
References: <4netqe$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Summary: BC3000XLT preferred over PRO-26

In article <4netqe$[e-mail]>,
Stoli126 <[e-mail]> wrote:

    >...I am torn between the Uniden Bearcat 3000 xlt
    >or what is comparible in the Radio Shack Model....
    > Could someone advise me as to the pros and cons
    >of both these handhelds....


I tested both the PRO-26 and BC3000XLT and published
a detailed comparison article in Monitoring Times. They are both
great scanners, but I prefer the BC3000XLT and bought one.

The BC3000XLT has better audio (larger speaker)
and better image rejection, especially on VHF-high band.
It has twice as many channels, boasts more features,
and I consider it to be a better value than the PRO-26.


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.


PRO-26: 1985 vintage.  Very good portable made by for  Radio
Shack by Uniden.  200 channels, very fast scan/search.  Good
display.  Covers all TV channels, but spectrum  adjacent  to
cellular  phone  band  is censored which prevents monitoring
parts  of  some  trunked  systems  (e.g.,  IL  State  Police
district  4).   Up  to  50 frequencies can be skipped during
search.  Limited  image  rejection  causes  929  MHz  paging
interference in 170 MHz range.  IFs are 380.7/254.4, 58.075,
and 5.5/0.455 MHz.  Audio suffers from small  speaker.   See
"The  Radio  Shack  PRO-26 vs. Uniden/Bearcat BC3000XLT," by
Bob Parnass, AJ9S, in Monitoring Times, August 1995.

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==============================================================================
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             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:26 1996
From: Ed Pickard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Indy  500 Frequencies
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 12:00:09 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

If you are attending the Indy 500 and need racing frequencies, go to
 the Indy FanFest. Racing Radios has a booth set up where they are
selling scanners, accessories and frequency lists.

See ya at the race track,

Ed

http://www.in.net/~edpick/index.htm


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Derek M. Bach)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: IRL/Indy 500 freqs?
Date: 14 May 1996 02:53:16 -0400
Message-ID: <4n9aks$[e-mail]>

I haven't been able to find the new IRL frequencies on the web anywhere.
Specifically for the Indy 500.  If someone has them and could send them to
me, or point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.


Derek Bach
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Matthew Twomey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Just curious: Dream Scanner
Date: Mon, 13 May 96 14:04:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4n7c35$[e-mail]>

O.K. I not really in the market being as I just bought a pro2005 and am
very happy w/it but I was curious:

What is considered (price completely aside) to be a dream scanner? By that I
mean is there something available that just practically recieves everything
that's broadcast throught the air?  In AM FM NFM WFM and any other modulation?

Something that could act as a short wave reciever AND a scanner something
could decode information and interface with a computer? Something with
complete freq coverage from like 10kh to 3gz?

Are there any scanners that can do all this or close?


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:29 1996
From: Danny Browning <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Just curious: Dream Scanner
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 18:07:06 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n7c35$[e-mail]>
To: Matthew Twomey <[e-mail]>

Matthew Twomey wrote:
>
> O.K. I not really in the market being as I just bought a pro2005 and am
> very happy w/it but I was curious:
>
> What is considered (price completely aside) to be a dream scanner? By that I
> mean is there something available that just practically recieves everything
> that's broadcast throught the air?  In AM FM NFM WFM and any other modulatio
n?
> Something that could act as a short wave reciever AND a scanner something
> could decode information and interface with a computer? Something with
> complete freq coverage from like 10kh to 3gz?
>
> Are there any scanners that can do all this or close?



AOR-3000
--
              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
               Dan Browning  ([e-mail])
               Sevierville, Tennessee
               KD4LYP
              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:30 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Just curious: Dream Scanner
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n7c35$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 12:43:31 GMT

Matthew Twomey ([e-mail]) wrote:
: What is considered (price completely aside) to be a dream scanner? By that I

: mean is there something available that just practically recieves everything
: that's broadcast throught the air?  In AM FM NFM WFM and any other modulatio
n?
: Something that could act as a short wave reciever AND a scanner something
: could decode information and interface with a computer? Something with
: complete freq coverage from like 10kh to 3gz?

: Are there any scanners that can do all this or close?

               WELCOME TO
                THE WORLD
                 OF AR8000
                  RECEIVER


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (FRANK SANS)
Subject: RE: Just curious: Dream Scanner
Date: 14 May 96 16:37:40 -0700
References: <4n7c35$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

The ar8000 comes very close in the handheld area.
I don't know about the base scanners. The 2005+2006 seem
to be very high rated. along with the BC 9000.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Carl Hodder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Kenwood RZ-1 scanner mod?
Date: 10 May 1996 04:19:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4mug4e$[e-mail]>

The Kenwood scanner has a MAIN and SUB indicator in the LCD display
but the manual don't tell of this. Any hidden features or functions
in the RZ-1 scanner. As far as I know the LCD display used in the RZ-1 is
not used in another Kenwood radio. What's going on here about the MAIN
and SUB? It's in the right hand corner of the display below the M. CH.

Any keyboard mods like some Kenwood transceiver have? Don't hear
much on this scanner.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:32 1996
From: Jay MacNEILL <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: LAPD SIGNALLING TONES
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 21:58:17 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I recently visited LA area and monitored the Las Angeles police PD on the
506.5xxx----507.xxx mhz uhf "T" band.
I was wandering what all the different signalling tones ment that are
emitted from the mobile and base units at the beginning of there
transmitions.
Does anyone  know what all those signalling tones mean?

                                  Thanks in advance \\oo//
                                                      [j]
                                                    Vancouver B.C.
                                                       Canada


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Humphrey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD SIGNALLING TONES
Date: 12 May 1996 07:56:39 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4n45jn$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Jay MacNEILL <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>I was wandering what all the different signalling tones ment that are
>emitted from the mobile and base units at the beginning of there
>transmitions.

Jay, I believe you were hearing the ANI tones that automatically ID each
unit that is broadcasting.





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (firefox)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD SIGNALLING TONES
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 14:21:13 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Jay MacNEILL <[e-mail]> wrote:

> I recently visited LA area and monitored the Las Angeles police PD on the
> 506.5xxx----507.xxx mhz uhf "T" band.
> I was wandering what all the different signalling tones ment that are
> emitted from the mobile and base units at the beginning of there
> transmitions.

You may get a more technical explanation from someone else, but basically
the high speed tone bursts you refer to are computer data bursts used as
part of the computer aided dispatch system. The data includes such
information as the individual unit's identifier and authorization (so that
it is recognized as an authorized user which is logged onto the system).
Everytime a radio that is part of the system transmits, it automatically
sends this "signature."

I am not too familiar with LAPD's system, but you will find the same kind
of tone bursts in most every computerized dispatch system. Many systems
use non- voice status indicators: the field unit simply presses a button
to transmit a signal to the system updating the unit status (enroute, on
scene, AOR, AIQ, etc). Many systems, especially trunked (800MHz) systems,
have one or more frequencies on which only computer data is transmitted
(the radio equivalent of a dedicated modem line) which keeps the computers
in the field constatntly updated.

Hope this helps!

--
Mike Britt
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Secretary, Orange County Camera Club
Secretary, Crown Firecoach Enthusiasts (CFE)

CFE is the Southern California Chapter of SPAAMFAA (the Society for the Preser
vation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus In America) aka the "a
ntique fire truck club." E-mail: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:36 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Vampyr)
Subject: Legality of owning a Modified Scanner.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 21:05:06 GMT

My friend and I were arguing today about owning a scanner that has been
modified. I insisted that *owning* a modified for cellular scanner was not
illegal, my
reasoning came from the Scanning FAQ, it says that private sale of
modified scanners is still allowed, so lemme get this straight, you can
own one to sell one privately, but buying is illegal? I never claimed to
know the letter of the law when it comes to this, but it doesn't make
sense if one can sell a scanner and not own one.

Is modifying a scanner illegal?

Also, let's say I do have a modified scanner, and for some reason I got
busted, would I be charged for listening to cellular just on the basis
that my scanner can? the question that comes to my mind is how could the
FCC prove I was listening?

My friend made many references to 'illegal' cable boxes, he said just
having one was enough to get you arrested, but I said that the crime of
listening to a cell. conversation and stealing cable were two different
things, given one is an invasion, the other is theft. and I know that if
and when I listen to cellular, I will not abuse what i hear (tho
technically I'm not supposed to be listen, I won't use the info for
personal gain) and it's only for hobby.

Please if anyone has any info, help end the dispute with my friend :)

thanks

Mike
--
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael Palomino-             | "Open the pod bay doors, HAL"
[e-mail]      | "Who is it?"
                              | "It's me, Dave! Open the pod bay doors!"


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legality of owning a Modified Scanner.
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 20:22:55 -0500
Message-ID: <n9jig-0905962022550001@206.68.164.20>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Vampyr)
wrote:

>> My friend and I were arguing today about owning a scanner that has been
>> modified. I insisted that *owning* a modified for cellular scanner was not
>> illegal, my
>> reasoning came from the Scanning FAQ, it says that private sale of
>> modified scanners is still allowed, so lemme get this straight, you can
>> own one to sell one privately, but buying is illegal? I never claimed to
>> know the letter of the law when it comes to this, but it doesn't make
>> sense if one can sell a scanner and not own one.

It is only illegal to manufacture and sell (As a manufacturer or importer)
cellular capable or easily modifiable scanners)

>>
>> Is modifying a scanner illegal?

Not if it is yours.


>>
>> Also, let's say I do have a modified scanner, and for some reason I got
>> busted, would I be charged for listening to cellular just on the basis
>> that my scanner can? the question that comes to my mind is how could the
>> FCC prove I was listening?

The law as applied to cellular monitoring makes it illegal to listen, not
having the ability to listen.  The possession of a cellular capable
scanner is not prohibited.


>>
>> My friend made many references to 'illegal' cable boxes, he said just
>> having one was enough to get you arrested, but I said that the crime of
>> listening to a cell. conversation and stealing cable were two different
>> things, given one is an invasion, the other is theft. and I know that if
>> and when I listen to cellular, I will not abuse what i hear (tho
>> technically I'm not supposed to be listen, I won't use the info for
>> personal gain) and it's only for hobby.

There is a different law regarding cable boxes, but I am not familar with it.

>>
>> Please if anyone has any info, help end the dispute with my friend :)
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> Mike
>> --
>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Michael Palomino-             | "Open the pod bay doors, HAL"
>> [e-mail]      | "Who is it?"
>>                               | "It's me, Dave! Open the pod bay doors!"

Hope this helps!

--
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] Sun May 19 14:07:38 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Legality of owning a Modified Scanner.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 14:00:09 GMT

Vampyr ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Is modifying a scanner illegal?

No.  Companies such as Cellular Security Group in MA have been openly
doing it, and running big ads in PC and MT about it, for years.   All
that is illegal is for a retailer to sell an easily modified receiver, or
to actually USE the receiver to intercept private communications.

: Also, let's say I do have a modified scanner, and for some reason I got
: busted, would I be charged for listening to cellular just on the basis
: that my scanner can? the question that comes to my mind is how could the
: FCC prove I was listening?

No.  Unless have gotten yourself into some trouble by your listening to
cell calls.  Like if you are getting busted for credit card fraud and
they supected you got the numbers from cell phone users.  Or are caught
trying to blackmail someone with recordings of their phone calls.

IMO, you're being a little paranoid.  The FCC can't prove you were
listening, so they have no case against you.  The situation with cable
boxes is different, as some states have passed special laws regarding
this.   Such laws have nothing to do with scanners.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Opitz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legality of owning a Modified Scanner.
Date: 14 May 1996 13:47:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4na2tn$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4n7c3v$[e-mail]> <4n7t1g$[e-mail]>

D. Ragsdale ([e-mail]) wrote:
: But, if I take "parts" (an un-modified scanner), perform a
: "manufacturing process" on it (open it up, move a jumper, cut a lead,
: etc), then haven't I "manufactured" a cellular capable scanner and
: therefore broken the law?  In other areas of federal law (e.g.
: firearms) modifying an existing unit is clearly considered
: "manufacturing".  Does the law or regulation specifically address the
: issue of manufacture vs. modification for scanners?  And can you prove
: that the "modification"/manufacture was performed prior to the
: enactment of the law?

I suppose that could be argued. However, the FCC has never attempted to
claim that cutting a jumper or removing a few components is
manufacturing. I think that you are, perhaps, thinking too hard.

PaulOpitz
RadioShack Publications


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (KF6BBL)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Listen to Digital Cordless NOW AVAILABLE.
Date: 9 May 1996 05:13:28 -0400
Message-ID: <4mscvo$[e-mail]>
References: <4mqasb$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (KF6BBL)


>Will this decode Spread Spectrum (CDMA) phones, such as ESCORT phones?

The Escort phone may be Spread Spectrum, but Spread Sprectrum is not the
same as CDMA.
-Bill


>PKH



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:41 1996
From: [e-mail] ((Bill Bones(N.S.G.)))
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Listen to Digital Cordless NOW AVAILABLE.
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 07:20:13 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

On Tue, 7 May 1996 23:00:14 central, [e-mail] (Mr.CodeGrabber)
wrote:

>
>Hi its me again.
>
>Just wondering how many people would be interested in buying a unit that
>decodes new Digital cordless telephones.  Also please email if there would be

>a demand for a digital convertor for cell phones.(for your scanner)
>
>The price for the device for cordless phones will be around $100.00.
>
>You will also be happy to know that we are located in Canada, but marketing
>the US.

  surely you aren't talking about spread spectrum are you??


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:42 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Listen to Digital Cordless NOW AVAILABLE.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4napu2$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 09:07:24 GMT

PKHARTLEY ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Thanks for correcting me! I was assuming that most SS phones used CDMA!

Can someone explain what the difference is between spread spectrum and
CDMA?  Isn't spread-spectrum the base technology and CDMA a particular
implementation of it for use in cellular phones?  Also, is CDMA getting
used much anywhere in the US, and does it have any future.  Or are there
too many problems with it?




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (charly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Listen to Digital Cordless NOW AVAILABLE.
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 08:36:22 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mqn8l$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On 8 May 1996 17:56:37 GMT, [e-mail] (Rickard
Faivre) wrote:

>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>>
>>
>>Hi its me again.
>>
>>Just wondering how many people would be interested in buying a unit
>that
>>decodes new Digital cordless telephones.  Also please email if there
>would be
>>a demand for a digital convertor for cell phones.(for your scanner)
>>
>>The price for the device for cordless phones will be around $100.00.
>>
>>You will also be happy to know that we are located in Canada, but
>marketing
>>the US.
>
>
>I am interested, send ,me the specs.
>Regards,
>[e-mail]
>
    If you ever get this spread spec. thing figured out, let me know.
their a few wirless lans I like to snooper.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dominic Post)
Date: 09 May 96 09:59:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Looking for a belt clip f
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

TO : [e-mail]  (Marshall Blythe)


BL>I'd like to add a belt clip to my BC-200XLT handheld scanner. Can anyone
BL>suggest a vendor that sells such things? I'd prefer a metal clip to a plast
i
BL>one.


  Marshall Blythe;
       Radio Shack:
       "Universal Mounting Bracket"
       Part # 270-033.
       It is a metal clip  it's OK.
        ************
        *-=D.Post=-*
        ************

          **            e-mail -  [e-mail]            **
          ** 201-943-3590 *=*  Ridgefield, New Jersey 07657 **

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 * OLX 2.1 TD * Is That All There Is ??
--


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:44 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (tns)
Subject: looking for aor3000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 20:47:18 GMT

I am looking for an aor3000 in good condition.  If anyone has one for
sale could you please leave me e-mail at [e-mail]

Thank you.

Ben

--

--
Benjamin T.J. Angileri                      E-Mail: [[e-mail]]
Weapons Expert
Computer Wiz.
And all around good guy.
--

The Best Smoke You Can Have, Is The One In Your Hand.  -Zino Davidoff



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff Goldman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Looking for Freq's in Orlando, FL
Date: 10 May 1996 04:18:30 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4mug2m$[e-mail]>
References: <4mnhfp$[e-mail]>

Get a copy of Monitor America and check pages 217-218.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:46 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve St. Denis)
Subject: Looking for Niagara Falls Ont. Fire Dept. (new freq's)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 09:13:56 GMT

A fire call came over the Niagara Falls Ontario Frequency (153.800)
last nite and the Dispatcher asked the fire trucks to go to the new
channel. Does any one have the new scanner frequency or frequencies
for the Niagara Falls Ontario Fire Department, I can't seem to find it
and was wondering if they have gone to the 800.000 trunked systems
like so many others.
Please e-mail any information to:
[e-mail]
tia
Steve



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Looking for Niagara Falls Ont. Fire Dept. (new freq's)
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 07:04:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrqre$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I'm not aware of any new system for Niagara Region Fire departments
Is it possible their using Hamiltons system?

I have web pages for Ontario http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz
check out the Niagara Region stuff I try and keep it up to date
but your giving me the feeling that Niagara has some new channel.
My current information can be found on that page.

If you find that in fact Niagara has changed then please let
me know.

Also seeing you are in the Niagara area if you have anything from
that area you think would be nice to add to the web page please
fell free to send it to me.

Talk to you soon.



[e-mail] (Steve St. Denis) wrote:

>A fire call came over the Niagara Falls Ontario Frequency (153.800)
>last nite and the Dispatcher asked the fire trucks to go to the new
>channel. Does any one have the new scanner frequency or frequencies
>for the Niagara Falls Ontario Fire Department, I can't seem to find it
>and was wondering if they have gone to the 800.000 trunked systems
>like so many others.
>Please e-mail any information to:
>[e-mail]
>tia
>Steve


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



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:48 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Looking for old Radio Shack catalogs
Date: 13 May 1996 04:11:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4n6cpn$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mn2k1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <[e-mail]>, "Oliver P. Timme" <[e-mail]> writes:
>Anonymous wrote:
>
>>> In article <[e-mail]>,
>>> [e-mail] (Randy Padawer) wrote:
>> Why?
>
>Why not?

Why ask why?

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] Sun May 19 14:07:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Looking for old Radio Shack catalogs
Date: 16 May 1996 01:36:07 -0400
Message-ID: <4nees8$[e-mail]>
References: <4n7k1d$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

I have, hidden away somewhere, a Radio Shack catalogue from... 1973!

Believe it or not, it has a number of items that are STILL carried by the
company TODAY!


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:49 1996
From: Brian Gould <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Message Trakker
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 14:03:25 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Just got the message tracker software with the interface cable. (phone plug)

Unfortunatly can only decode digital pages on 1 of the 931 mhz. local paging f
reqs. None
of the other seems to work. With alpha pages, nothing but gibberish.

I'm using a 2006 and have also tried a 760XL with the same results.
I have a good external antenna, and have followed all he recommendations in th
e
manual without sunnerccess. I'm also running from a clean DOS boot & not shell
ing out of
windows. Computer is a Canon Innova book 360CD.

Anybody have any ideas? I understand there may be a better way to interface wi
th the
radio with a direct connection?

Thanks!

Brian


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:50 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Message Trakker
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Brian Gould <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 14:02:58 -0600
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Just got the message tracker software with the interface cable. (phone plug)

Unfortunatly can only decode digital pages on 1 of the 931 mhz. local paging f
reqs. None
of the other seems to work. With alpha pages, nothing but gibberish.

I'm using a 2006 and have also tried a 760XL with the same results.
I have a good external antenna, and have followed all he recommendations in th
e
manual without sunnerccess. I'm also running from a clean DOS boot & not shell
ing out of
windows. Computer is a Canon Innova book 360CD.

Anybody have any ideas? I understand there may be a better way to interface wi
th the
radio with a direct connection?

Thanks!

Brian


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:51 1996
From: [e-mail](Virginia Engle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Modification to RS pro 2021
Date: 7 May 1996 21:56:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4mogun$[e-mail]>

I want to modify my Radio Shack pro 2021 to activate a tape recorder or
other device when it is receiving a signal. I always hear about this
mod and have seen mods of this kind for more recent models but not for
mine. Any help on this appreciated!

            Garey
            [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Douglas Wayne Bowerman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: More channels on Pro-2035?
Date: 10 May 1996 18:28:27 -0500
Message-ID: <4n0jer$[e-mail]>

Is there a mod for more channels on the Pro-2035?
If there is could you post how to do it or where to find out.
Thanks
Doug



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brad Farris)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NE1 get in trouble for scaning??
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 21:11:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4niq1v$[e-mail]>
References: <4nguo6$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (phreex) wrote:

->I got kicked out of Universal Studios for scaning in on there freq's Can the
y
->do this??

Umm... apparently they can, Phreex.




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED ADVICE on Freq Counter
Date: 16 May 1996 13:52:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4nfbvk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Tom Montgomery ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Could anyone tell me if the RS frequency counter is any good. I went into
: a local store and the salesman demonstrated it for me but he had to pu it
: right next to the transmission source to even make it work. I know that
: Optronics makes one. What are the differences between the two. Thanks,
: Monty

Monty-

        I bought an RS freq. counter a couple months ago.  I am very sorry that
I did not return mine within the 30 days.  I got it on sale but it's fairly
insensitive.  Most of your sources you have to be INCHES away from the
transmitter.  It might be useful if you were direct connecting your source,
or if you have a project where you could use the counter nearby.  But if you
are trying to pick up signals a couple hundred feet away, or a low power
transmitter, forget it.

        I've been getting people's opinions over the last week about the
optoelectronics Scout.  Most everyone I talk with have had nothing but good
comments about it.  The Scout has 400 memories, a vibrate and beep mode, wider
coverage (I think up to 2ghz, someone correct me if I'm wrong), amongst
other features.  What's nice, is you can leave your Scout sit someplace,
come back, check the memory and find out how many hits PER frequency there
was.  Overall, from what I've seen, tis an impressive device.  What really
has prevented me from ordering one yet is the price.  $449.00 new and I've
seen them used for $350.00.

        If that's way out of your budget, at least pick up the opto CUB,
which is the Scout minus the memory, beep, vibrate mode. It sells around
$139.00.  If you're gonna spend $99.00 on a RS counter, spend the extra
$40.00 and get a decent counter...

Keith



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED ADVICE on Freq Counter
Date: 16 May 1996 09:43:33 -0400
Message-ID: <4nfbe5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Tom Montgomery
<[e-mail]> writes:

>Could anyone tell me if the RS frequency counter is any good. I went into

>a local store and the salesman demonstrated it for me but he had to pu it

>right next to the transmission source to even make it work. I know that
>Optronics makes one. What are the differences between the two. Thanks,
>Monty

If you by a freq counter, don't expect to use it like a Scout! Most freq
counters are made to be used with a probe to make measurements, or
possibly an antenna at VERY close range.

RS freq counters are not that sensitive, so a scanner preamp may help.
I've heard Opto's counters are more sensitive, but I think they sell a
preamp if you really want to use an antenna with it.

If you want to pick up something 25 - 50 ft away or more, I'd get the
preamp for the counter, or just bite the bullet and spend the $$ for a
Scout (used one's are a little cheaper).


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED ADVICE on Freq Counter
Date: 16 May 1996 13:27:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4nfag8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)


Tom Montgomery ([e-mail]) writes:
> Could anyone tell me if the RS frequency counter is any good. I went into
> a local store and the salesman demonstrated it for me but he had to pu it
> right next to the transmission source to even make it work. I know that
> Optronics makes one. What are the differences between the two. Thanks,
> Monty

Depends what you want to use it for. If you are going to be "finding"
frequencies to monitor on your scanner, you should go with the
Optoelectroincs scout. It's slightly more sensitive than the radio
shack counter. Also much more expensive, but you get many more features.
The RS counter, is very good for the price, but is more useful as test
equipment. It's hard to pick up low power units on any counter, as
stronger signals, and/or random noise may be stronger.




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:07:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED ADVICE on Freq Counter
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 13:32:22 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4nfbvk$[e-mail]>

In article <4nfbvk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Keith
A Monahan) wrote:


** I bought an RS freq. counter a couple months ago.  I am very sorry that
** I did not return mine within the 30 days.  I got it on sale but it's fairly
** insensitive.  Most of your sources you have to be INCHES away from the
** transmitter.  It might be useful if you were direct connecting your source,
** or if you have a project where you could use the counter nearby.  But if yo
u
** are trying to pick up signals a couple hundred feet away, or a low power
** transmitter, forget it.

Maybe yours was bad, I have the RS unit, and it works great, I can get
cell phones hits on cars passing the house using my attic antenna, and
other friends that have the RS unit like it as well

   I've been getting people's opinions over the last week about the
** optoelectronics Scout.  Most everyone I talk with have had nothing but good
** comments about it.  The Scout has 400 memories, a vibrate and beep
mode, wider
** coverage (I think up to 2ghz, someone correct me if I'm wrong), amongst
** other features.  What's nice, is you can leave your Scout sit someplace,
** come back, check the memory and find out how many hits PER frequency there
** was.  Overall, from what I've seen, tis an impressive device.  What really
** has prevented me from ordering one yet is the price.  $449.00 new and I've
** seen them used for $350.00.
**
**         If that's way out of your budget, at least pick up the opto CUB,
** which is the Scout minus the memory, beep, vibrate mode. It sells around
** $139.00.  If you're gonna spend $99.00 on a RS counter, spend the extra
** $40.00 and get a decent counter...
**
** Keith


I agree there.  The Scout is a fantastic piece of work, and is on my wish
list...

--
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] Sun May 19 14:07:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Pett)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need AOR's address  I  WTB:  NEW battery pack for AR900
Date: 14 May 1996 09:38:41 -0400
Message-ID: <4na2d1$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Pett)

Has anyone got the address for a dealer or the company itself.? I need a
replacement battery pack for my AR900.   THanks


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:00 1996
From: Jonathan Clough <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need AOR's address  I  WTB:  NEW battery pack for AR900
Date: Tue, 14 May 96 09:26:32 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4na2d1$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4na2d1$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "Pett" writes:

> Has anyone got the address for a dealer or the company itself.? I need a
> replacement battery pack for my AR900.   THanks

The Battery pack was originally a Sanyo Pack usually also available from
Sanyo Distributors but you would have to get the little 2 pin lead.

The Same Batetry pack was used on the AR880, AR900 and AR1500 (although
later AR1500 have a three pinned connector to the PCB rather than 2).
Try EDCO/EEB in the States, if not we can help. AOR (UK) are at
[e-mail]

Hope this helps.


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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:01 1996
Date: 10 May 1996 08:04:56 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Hugh Duff)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mtr8j$[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Need Help about where can I buy scanner other than


> Hi ! Does any one can tell me where I can buy scanner other than Radio
> Shxxx in toronto/ Thank you
>

Sure...Check out Norham Radio Supply at Steeles & Hwy400
or Atlantic Ham Radio near Bathurst & Wilson or Durham Radio in Whitby.

Hugh Duff  VA3TO  Toronto


---
 ■ NFX v1.3 [000]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Vic)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need Help about where can I buy scanner other than Radio Shxxx in toronto!
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 02:10:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4mtr8j$[e-mail]>

Hi ! Does any one can tell me where I can buy scanner other than Radio
Shxxx in toronto/ Thank you



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need Help with Mcdonalds freqs.
Date: 16 May 1996 02:37:32 -0400
Message-ID: <4neifc$[e-mail]>
References: <4nbb24$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BOBEISNER)

mjbenz wrote:
>
> Is there a way for me to talk to the worker at Mcdonalds with a Ham
radio?
> I can here both people(worker and customer)on 33.4000 and only the
worker
> on 154.5400. Which Freq's do I use to talk to the worker with a Ham
radio?
>
> MJ

In this case you should be able to talk to the McDonalds worker on
154.5400
provided you're using the right PL Tone (CTCSS).  This McDonalds is most
likely using 88.5 Hz for Outside communications and 123.0 Hz for Internal
communications.

McDonalds also uses the following frequencies in the US & Canada:

McDonalds(Canada)            30.5800       154.4900
                             30.8400       151.6700
                             30.8400       154.1450

McDonalds                    30.8400       154.5700
                             31.0000       170.3050
                             33.1400       151.8950
                           * 33.1400       170.3050
                             33.4000       154.5400
                           * 33.4000       154.5700
                           * 35.0200       151.8950
                           * 35.0200       154.4900
                             35.0200       154.6000
                            151.7150       169.4450
                            151.7450       UNKNOWN
                            151.7750       171.9050
                            151.8650       UNKNOWN
                            154.5700       170.2450
                            154.6000       171.1050
                          * 457.5375       461.0875
                            457.5500       467.7750
                            457.6000       467.8250
                            460.8875       465.8875
                            461.0375       466.0375
                            461.0875       466.0875
                            461.3125       466.3125
                            462.1625       467.1625
                            463.2875       468.2875
                            464.5125       469.5125
                            469.0125       464.0125
                            469.1125       464.1125
                            469.1375       464.1375
                            469.1625       464.1625
                            469.1875       464.1875
                            469.3125       464.3125
                            469.3375       464.3375
                            469.3875       464.3875
                            920.5000 WFM   903.5000 WFM

McDonalds also uses the following PL Tones (CTCSS):

(CTCSS) PL Tones used

   Outside      Inside

     77.0        162.2
     88.5        123.0
    100.0        131.8
    162.2
    107.2        141.3
    114.8        107.2
    114.8        127.3
    156.7
    162.2        173.8
    114.8        127.3

You should also be prepared to pay a $10,000 dollar if you get caught!

Bob


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick Maloney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need scanner recommendation for Winston Cup races
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 16:51:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4nfd5f$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Joby Sour) wrote:

>Hi,

> I'm interested in purchasing a scanner for listening to drivers and
>their pit crews during Winston Cup races.
snip...
> I'm currently looking at the bearcat SC-150 or 220XLT handhelds
>with 800MHz. What RS scanners do you recommend in the same price
>range $160-$225?



>Thanks!

>Joby Sour
>[e-mail]

I have a Sportcat 150 that I bought from Racing Electronics.  My
brother-in-law had a RS scanner comparable to the 150.  Sold it and
bought the same as mine. Sportcat does what we want for our purposes.


Rick Maloney
Bracebridge, Ont., Canada

NNNASCAR NNNorth Eh!!!!




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:05 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Fall River, Ma. Fire
From: [e-mail] (Gary Saffer)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mu4ol$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 14:12:00 -0640



R>Can someone please post the new Fall River Fire Dept. freq.

R>Thanks Rick

No Problem.

453.375   Dispatch, including ambulances
453.525   Fireground
453.425   Hazmat
453.850   ?????


Gary

* CMPQwk 1.42 129 *He does the work of 3 Men...Moe, Larry & Curly



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:06 1996
From: Joseph Cardani <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: New Jersey State Police Troop A (South) Updated Subfleet Listing
Date: 14 May 1996 16:14:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4nabhc$[e-mail]>

NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
TROOP A SOUTH
FLEET/SUBFLEET CHANNELIZATION


A1-01   CALLING                 Used for Division Call and Intra-Station Radio Checks
A1-02   TROOP HQ                Reserved for Hammonton Troop Headquarters Use
A1-03   HAMMONTON (East)        Hammonton Regional Dispatch for Absecon, Hammonton,
                                Red Lion, and Tuckerton Stations
A1-04   BRIDGETON (South)       Bridgeton Regional Dispatch for Bridgeton, Port Norris
,
                                and Woodbine Stations
A1-05   BELLMAWR (West)         Bellmawr Regional Dispatch for Bellmawr and Woodstown
                                Stations
A1-06   MARINE BUREAU           Atlantic City, Ocean, N. Wildwood, and Burlington Station
s (S)
A1-07   CAR-TO-CAR #1           Primary Car-to-Car Channel
A1-08   COMMAND POST            Reserved for Command Post Use
A1-09   CAR-TO-CAR #2           Secondary Car-to-Car Channel
A1-10   AIR                     NJSP Aircraft
A1-11   EPB                     Executive Protection Bureau
A1-12   EXPRESSWAY              Atlantic City Expressway - Central
A1-13   PARKWAY                 Garden State Parkway - Bass River Station
A1-14   TURNPIKE                NJ Turnpike - Moorestown Station
A1-15   PARKWAY                 Garden State Parkway - Bass River Station
A1      F/W                     FLEET A1  Fleet-Wide Channel

A1-16   ATTORNEY GEN            Attorney General's Office
A1-17   CORRECTIONS #2          Department of Corrections #2
A1-18   GAMING                  Division of Gaming Enforcement
A1-19   CRIMINAL JUSTICE        Division of Criminal Justice
A1-20   CAMDEN "CP"             Camden City Command Post
A1-21   INVEST #1               Investigations #1
A1-22   INVEST #2               Investigations #2
A1-23   INVEST #3               Investigations #3
A1-24   INVEST #4               Investigations #4
A1-25   MEDEVAC                 Former Jemstar Aeromedical Channel
A1-26   HSPD                    Ancora State Hospital
A1-27   NJDOT                   Department of Transportation
A1-28   EMERGENCY MGMT          Emergency Management
A1-29   CORRECTIONS #1          Department of Corrections #1
A1-30   RADIO SHOP              Radio Mechanics
A       F/W                     FLEET A Fleet-Wide Channel

Jemstar Aeromedical

A4-4    SouthSTAR               SouthSTAR Medical Helicopter




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEW SPECTRUM ~ 96 Canada
Date: Sun, 12 May 1996 02:44:17 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mfvsn$[e-mail]> <4mif1o$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mpvnm$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mu3e9$[e-mail]>

Steve and others:

Here is a copy of your post:
--------
>What a load of shit!!  The downloadable IC data is a protected database.
>It does not contain police, consulate or military frequencies.  IC deems
>these 'secret'.  The odd frequency has slipped through due to a slipup on
>the licensing application but 99% of all police frequencies are missing.

>I'm sure most people would regret buying a product that doesn't live up to
>it's claims.

>Steve
___________

My two prime objections are that Steve's language is inappropriate and
clearly shows his lack of education, self-control and respect for
others.

Second, Steve attacks PerCons' product and it is now clear that he has
not seen the CD at all.  Steve can't tell you what color it is, how
may actual protected entries ARE included or what is data is
specifically missing.

Steve states the data is 'protected'  and that the source for Canadian
frequencies omits 99% of police frequencies and thus implies that
PerCon's data base must also lack  99% of the frequencies.

Steve's final comment is, "I'm sure most people would regret buying a
product that doesn't live up to it's claims".  We would all agree with
Steve's statment, however, as stated, Steve's statement unfairly casts
a negative cloud over PerCon's product and I strongly object.

I received PerCon's SPECTRUM 96' CD (US Frequency Data Base)  two days
ago and I am very impressed with the overall quality of this fine CD.
The CD is everything PerCon promised and a little more.  There were
two nice features PerCon didn't mention.  I highly recommend this CD
to everyone.

How CD's save hard drive space or that CD media offers a easy
transportable method for quantity media storage was never at issue.
From Steve's message, one could easily  beleive that PerCon's Canadian
data can be downloaded from the Internet:
>...The downloadable IC data is a protected database.
>It does not contain police, consulate or military frequencies....
My comment was:
*If you have indeed downloaded it, you will know that the database
*contains over 500,000 entries.   If anyone can download it for free
*why would PerCon bother to offer the  CD  at all?

Steve would muddle issues with other diatribe and even offer a
Internet site he knows offers  "99%"  of  'desired data'  missing.
Not once did he apologise for his language or misrepresentations.
Steve's  posture says everything about his credibility, or lack of it.
At this point I have nothing more to say to or about him.

To clear the record, I am not a employee of PerCon.  I do, however,
fully support PerCons efforts to set the records straight.  I hope to
have a review of the new SPECTRUM 96' CD out tonight.

I apologize to everyone (myself excepted) for taking such issue with
Steve's posts.  I feel that information here should be as accurate and
truthfull as possible.  While we will, on occasion, make mistakes and
offer information we thought was gospel,  thankfully, there are those
who will offer truth.  That's why I'm here.

Respectfully,
Anthony Cardenas
WA6IGJ
aka Uncle T.









On 10 May 1996 00:42:49 GMT, [e-mail] (Steve & Kelley
Jones) wrote:

>Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: Now Steve claims, " The downloadable IC data is a protected database.
>: It does not contain police, consulate or military frequencies"!
>:
>: *If it is 'protected', how is it Steve can access, download and
>: evaluate the  information and scope?  Can you provide the FTP/Internet
>: address?
>
>http://info.ic.gc.ca/ic-data/telecom/ALS-data.
>
>You'll find 4 files (TAFL1-TAFL4.zip) from 4-6megs in size each.
>Uncompressed they run about 20megs.
>
>IC refers to this as the protected version of the database since it has had
>the freqs. deemed sensitive removed.  The unprotected version of the
>database is for IC internal use only.
>
>: *If you have indeed downloaded it, you will know that the database
>: contains over 500,000 entries.   If anyone can download it for free
>: why would PerCon bother to offer the  CD  at all?
>
>How many people want to devote a large chunk of their harddrive to a
>database when they can have it on CD-ROM?  How many people can write the
>program necessary to convert the 2 line per record format over to a proper
>database structure such as DBase that's easily searchable?  How many people
>can afford to tie up a phoneline to download 20megs of data?  For many
>people Percon has provided a solution.  However, most people would assume
>that the CD would contain all allocations including police.  IC does not
>release this info even under the Freedom of Information Act.
>
>: *PerCon never said the database included Military frequencies and I
>: never said it did either.
>
>So??? I was just pointing out that the frequency list available from IC
>does not contain PD, military or consulate freqs.
>
>: Steve, it is clear that you lack a basic education because you are
>: unable to express yourself without resorting to gutter language.
>
>Compared to the ongoing flamewars my language was pretty tame.
>
>: For that and other offences,  I publicly spank you.
>
>Sorry I'm not that type of guy.  You'll have to look elsewhere for your fun.
>
>Steve



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:09 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NJ - Waldwick Area Freqs Request
Date: 17 MAY 96 18:08:27 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

David,
     What you want is the Scanner Master NY/NJ guide book. This will have
almost everything you will most likely want to listen to. However. the
current (5th. ed.) book is already 3 yrs. old, but the 6th. ed. is supposed
to be ready in about 2 mos. Call 800-722-6701 to order.
You really need specific freqs. to get anything intelligent out of your
scanner. Simply using the service scan feature will mostly get you active
freqs. that
could be nowhere near *your* actual area, and may not even include the
ranges you require.
Good luck,
Phil


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Old Electra "Bearcat III"
Date: 13 May 1996 12:42:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4n7aob$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Summary: very common hamfest find

In article <[e-mail]>,
Randy Padawer <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >At a flea market this morning, I purchased a perfect mint condition
  >Electra Bearcat III (date of manufacture Jan 4, 1975).
  > ... paid $15.  :)
  >
  >My question is this:  I would like to keep this,
  >but what is it worth to
  >scanner collectors (if anything)?
  >And does this have any historical
  >significance among scanner enthusiasts?

The BC III was probably the most popular Bearcat crystal scanner
so it isn't very valuable.  I have 3 or 4 of them.

From my FAQ "Buying a Used Scanner:"

 Bearcat III (Electra): 1976  vintage.   8  channel  crystal
 controlled  scanner.   Requires  optional front-end circuit
 board for VHF-low, VHF-high, and  UHF  bands,  but  only  2
 boards  can be installed within the radio at the same time.
 Two crystal filters.  No aircraft band coverage nor  rescan
 delay.   Front  mount  speaker  sounds  good.  Strong local
 oscillator radiation often causes interference  with  other
 scanners in the same house.
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                        [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Opto Scout
Date: 13 May 1996 14:13:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4n7g1i$[e-mail]>

Lately, I've been considering buying a scout.  I just called Amateur Electroni
c
Supply to find out the price. $449.00.  I'd say thats kind of steep.  Is the
scout worth 449?  I don't have an 8000 or anything so the reaction tuning does
me no good(and honestly not interested in it anyways)

For that price, I'd expect it to be fairly sensitive.  I need to pick up
HT's transmitting at 1 or 2 watts from a distance of a couple hundred feet.
I expect to pick up fast food freqs(on UHF) by driving through the drive-thru.
I expect to get hits from celluar phones in cars driving by.

Are my expectations too high? Or is there another more affordable freq.
counter? I paid $79.00 for my RS freq counter and am very disappointed.

Keith




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Dirienzo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Opto Scout
Date: 14 May 1996 10:28:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4n9n7i$[e-mail]>
References: <4n7g1i$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Michael Dirienzo)


Keith A Monahan ([e-mail]) writes:
> Lately, I've been considering buying a scout.  I just called Amateur Electro
nic
> Supply to find out the price. $449.00.  I'd say thats kind of steep.  Is the
> scout worth 449?  I don't have an 8000 or anything so the reaction tuning do
es
> me no good(and honestly not interested in it anyways)
>
> For that price, I'd expect it to be fairly sensitive.  I need to pick up
> HT's transmitting at 1 or 2 watts from a distance of a couple hundred feet.
> I expect to pick up fast food freqs(on UHF) by driving through the drive-thr
u.
> I expect to get hits from celluar phones in cars driving by.

I'll watch to see what answers you get. Those are my desires too.

> Are my expectations too high? Or is there another more affordable freq.
> counter? I paid $79.00 for my RS freq counter and am very disappointed.

Same here. Unless you connect it directly to a frequency generator, it just
generates random readings.  Try this test: short out the input. Do you
still get a reading?  I do.  With no input the count should be zero, of
course.  It's junk.
--
"The poverty of our century is unlike that of any other.     | Mike Dirienzo
 It is not the result of natural scarcity, but of a set of   |
 priorities imposed upon the rest of the world by the rich." | Nepean, Ont.
 -- John Berger                                              |


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Opto Scout
Date: 14 May 1996 14:27:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4na581$[e-mail]>
References: <4n7g1i$[e-mail]> <4n9n7i$[e-mail]>

Michael Dirienzo ([e-mail]) wrote:

: > Are my expectations too high? Or is there another more affordable freq.
: > counter? I paid $79.00 for my RS freq counter and am very disappointed.

: Same here. Unless you connect it directly to a frequency generator, it just
: generates random readings.  Try this test: short out the input. Do you
: still get a reading?  I do.  With no input the count should be zero, of
: course.  It's junk.

Actually, holding my cordless phone close to the frequency counter yields
the proper frequency.  Also, I've had hams broadcast in the 440mhz region at
one watt froma distance of 50ft-100ft, and it picks it up.  That's where
I've been most impressed from it.  Everywhere else though, It seems way too
insensitive.

Keith



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:15 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Opto Scout
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n7g1i$[e-mail]> <4n9n7i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 09:14:48 GMT

: >> I expect to get hits from celluar phones in cars driving by.

Isn't the Scout itself cellular-blocked?  I thought I saw ads in some
scanner mag offering to "modify" it?

: I got a Scout just the last couple of weeks and I really like it!
: I am using a 8K and reaction tuning and this is the best part. Just today I
: had it (them) setting in the seat of the car and it followed a phone from a
: car in front of me.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:16 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Opto Scout
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n7g1i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 09:15:36 GMT


: Again YES........using the right antena

: > I expect to get hits from celluar phones in cars driving by.

: I use a 800mhz antena (rubber duck) (1 inch long) and I pick up cars going t
he other way
: on a 4 lane hwy!!! I'm NOT joking.

If you do get hits off a cellphone, you'll get hits at the mobile
frequency which only carries one side of the conversation.  Even if your
scanner has reaction tune, you'll have to manually add 45Mhz to the
frequency to get the cell site which has both sides of the call.  Seems
to me like this is something you wouldn't want to try while driving down
a freeway.  Unless maybe someone else is driving.  Plus, cellphones in
cars change frequencies and cells a whole lot because they are moving.
Another reason why you wouldn't want to try this in your car.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Opto Scout
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 09:00:50 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ndd0e$[e-mail]>

In article <4ndd0e$[e-mail]>, P. Fire wrote:

**In article , [e-mail] says...
**
**Lately, I've been considering buying a scout.  I just called Amateur
Electronic
**Supply to find out the price. $449.00.  I'd say thats kind of steep.  Is the
**scout worth 449?  I don't have an 8000 or anything so the reaction tuning do
es
**me no good(and honestly not interested in it anyways)
**For that price, I'd expect it to be fairly sensitive.  I need to pick up
**HT's transmitting at 1 or 2 watts from a distance of a couple hundred feet.
**I expect to pick up fast food freqs(on UHF) by driving through the drive-thr
u.
**I expect to get hits from celluar phones in cars driving by.
**Are my expectations too high? Or is there another more affordable freq.
**counter? I paid $79.00 for my RS freq counter and am very disappointed.
**Keith

I have had several different freq counters, and currently use the RS
unit.  The RS unit seems to have the greatest range, and best
sensitivity.

I routinely detect cell phones within cars travelling along the road.  On
the higher power mobile units, I can get them as the drive past the
opposite direction, hand held phones need to be closer.

Drive thru windows are no problem.

The Scout, even without the Reaction Tune feature used is a marvelous
thing.  Just stick it in your pocket and walk around the mall or
whereever.  You will come out and view a list of bunches of freqs caught.
I have friends that have these and no one has been disapointed.

--
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] Sun May 19 14:08:18 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (keith evans)
Subject: opto scout reaction tune
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 21:44:57 UNDEFINED
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Can anyone please send me the directions to modify my
ar 8000 to allow reaction tuning from the side of the scanner
with the rca adapter.  What is the word on how well this system
works with the opto scout frequency reader.  Take care.   Keith.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joe Tomasone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: opto scout reaction tune
Date: 18 May 1996 04:37:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4njk78$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4nh4v3$[e-mail]>

In article <4nh4v3$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>keith evans ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Can anyone please send me the directions to modify my
>: ar 8000 to allow reaction tuning from the side of the scanner
>: with the rca adapter.  What is the word on how well this system
>: works with the opto scout frequency reader.  Take care.   Keith.
>--------
>
>There's a new cable out from OptoElectronics now that includes a new,
>slotted battery cover and a cable with a mini-plug on one end and the
>flat ribbon-cable on the other to insert into the AR8000. I think it's
>the SAC-8000, but I don't have the brochure with me.
>
>I have the cable but haven't tried it yet, but it's got to beat
>the hell out of having to cut a hole in the AR8000.
>

Actually, I did the hole-in-the-side mod and had no problems.

The Opto tunes the AOR quite nicely!

Just be very careful doing the soldering to the surface-mount
chip resistor.  If you feel at all queasy about it, get someone
to help you!!

And follow Opto's suggestion of using an X-Acto knife for the job.

Also, Opto's listed Radio Shack part numbers for the jack and
the connectors do not exist.  Just make sure you get 2.5mm jacks all
around and you'll be happy.


  - Joe



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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Guy Teague)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: opto scout reaction tune
Date: 17 May 1996 02:05:23 -0400
Message-ID: <4nh4v3$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

keith evans ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Can anyone please send me the directions to modify my
: ar 8000 to allow reaction tuning from the side of the scanner
: with the rca adapter.  What is the word on how well this system
: works with the opto scout frequency reader.  Take care.   Keith.
--------

There's a new cable out from OptoElectronics now that includes a new,
slotted battery cover and a cable with a mini-plug on one end and the
flat ribbon-cable on the other to insert into the AR8000. I think it's
the SAC-8000, but I don't have the brochure with me.

I have the cable but haven't tried it yet, but it's got to beat
the hell out of having to cut a hole in the AR8000.

--
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 May 19 14:08:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Goeran Lowe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: OS456 or CE-232 to Europe?
Date: 10 May 1996 17:45:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4mvvb5$[e-mail]>
References: <4lepgm$[e-mail]> <ftn_2.201.339$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqn01$[e-mail]>

In article <4mqn01$[e-mail]>,
Rickard Faivre <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] says...
>>Angσede Optoelectronics Σr SRS huvudimport÷r i sverige. Efter
>f÷rfrσgan
>>frσn mig f÷r nσgot σr sedan fick jag fram ca pris 4000 + moms f÷r
>>optoscan. En annan import÷r i sverige Σr HQ-equpment (0911-3001) som
>nog
>>pσ f÷rfrσgan kan leverera.
>>
>>Mvh David
>
>Varf÷r i fridens namn rekomendera SRS? Importera direkt frσn England
>eller USA och spara tusenlappar.
>
>Rickard.
>

Jag sommna under eu-debatten ....
Men nΣr det gΣller import frσn england eu-land ska det vΣl inte
bli nσgra extra pσlagor pσ priset.

VΣrre Σr det vΣl med usa. ─r det nσn som har importerat nσt efter eu-intrΣdet.
'
25% moms lΣr man vΣl knappast komma undan men vad gΣller andra skatter
och tullar?

Jag Σr intresserad av att skaffa lite tyngre mottagare f÷r bσde hf och
vhf/uhf eventuellt ocksσ ren amat÷rradio-utrustning.Olika tullklasser?

(Hade inte tullverket ett tag olika pσlΣgg pσ dipoler f÷r sΣndare resp
mottagre :-)


(Ska man egentligen k÷ra svenska i denna gruppen?)


--
   G÷ran Lowe           [e-mail]
*******Make 8-bit characters standard in News and Mail****
*************************NOW*****************************


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rickard Faivre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: OS456 or CE-232 to Europe?
Date: 11 May 1996 18:48:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4n2ndl$[e-mail]>
References: <4lepgm$[e-mail]> <ftn_2.201.339$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mqn01$[e-mail]> <4mvvb5$[e-mail]>

In article <4mvvb5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>>
>Jag sommna under eu-debatten ....
>Men nΣr det gΣller import frσn england eu-land ska det vΣl inte
>bli nσgra extra pσlagor pσ priset.
>
>VΣrre Σr det vΣl med usa. ─r det nσn som har importerat nσt efter
eu-intrΣdet.'
>25% moms lΣr man vΣl knappast komma undan men vad gΣller andra skatter
>och tullar?
>
>Jag Σr intresserad av att skaffa lite tyngre mottagare f÷r bσde hf och
>vhf/uhf eventuellt ocksσ ren amat÷rradio-utrustning.Olika tullklasser?
>
>(Hade inte tullverket ett tag olika pσlΣgg pσ dipoler f÷r sΣndare resp
>mottagre :-)
>
>
>(Ska man egentligen k÷ra svenska i denna gruppen?)
>
>
>--
>   G÷ran Lowe           [e-mail]
>*******Make 8-bit characters standard in News and Mail****
>*************************NOW*****************************

Svenskan Σr vΣl ett fint sprσk?
NΣr det gΣller tullar brukar det ligga pσ 3-5%. + expeditons avgift.
Frσn England blir det inget extra. Importerar sjΣlv dΣrifrσn.

Vill du veta mer ?
H÷r av dig.

MVH
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:25 1996
From: "S. John Rees" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: OZ AFP Codes
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 13:11:25 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have the Australian AFP Codes?

Please email if you have.

john


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:25 1996
From: "S. John Rees" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: OZ AFP Codes
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 13:09:46 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have the Australian AFP Codes?

Please email to me if you have.

john


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:26 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: P l e a s e   h e l p   m e ! ! !
Date: 9 May 1996 21:26:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4mtntn$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hello the one,
I bought a nice Uniden UBC 220xlt but i'm desesperately looking for any
frequencies list for Switzerland.

I thank you so much in advance for any information you could give me.

                                                Nick


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bud Jamison)
Date: 11 May 96 21:38:02
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pager Notification Network (was Re: Mr. News redux - another l@
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


GT> You haven't shown me squat-diddley. You obviously can't get your
GT> newsreader to quote correctly or even keep a follow-up in the ongoing
GT> thread.

OOOhhh, now let's 'cut' on something OTHER than substance, since you can't
fault my reasoning.

I'm posting on a Fido BBS (_MY_ Fido BBS) thru a UUCP feed of newsgroups, so
if there's any 'problem', it's NOT here, but on my ISP.

I'm STILL waiting for you to read the Constitution and/or ask a lawyer, and
then ADMIT you're wrong.

But I'm NOT holding my breath.

... Your computer does what?????


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:28 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Peverts:can't believe
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 16:53:42 GMT

NewsRadio ([e-mail]) wrote:

: > --If I had to guess, I'd say that probably every cell conversation in a
: major metro area is being monitored by at least a dozen scanners at any
: one time for at least a portion of the duration of the call.

I don't think it is anywhere near this many.  Remember that each nearby
group of cells can handle 833 simultaneous conversations.  The phone
systems are probably loaded at least 60 percent most of the time, so this
means that in a few-mile radius there are 500 of so calls going on at any
given time.  If a dozen scanners are tuned in to *each* call, that means
there are *currently* 6000 scanner buffs listening in.  I don't think
so.  Perhaps at any given time there are a dozen scanner buffs total
listening to cellphones.  I'll bet the chance that any particular call
actually gets listened in on is much less that 1 in 1000.  And even if
the call gets overheard, the listener won't have the slightest idea who
he listening to.  I don't have a cell phone, but with odds like this it
wouldn't really bother me to use one.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:29 1996
From: "E. Scott Sykes" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Phone Suggestion
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 23:48:17 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ng710$[e-mail]>

The tropez 900 Mhz phone is a good choice. Plenty of range, no distorion
for a decent price. Its about $169 if you look around. It is made by
VTECH and they are on the web. Use a search engine.....enjoy
Scott


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven Skindell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pre-Cellular Ban Scanners for Sale
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 13:25:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4msh6m$[e-mail]>

ICOM R1 Scanner with Desktop charger and BP84 battery. $350.00
Radio Shack PRO-374 $150.00

Please leave email.
Steven Skindell
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:31 1996
From: Tom Montgomery <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO 43 FS
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 13:23:15 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a Pro 43 that I would like to sell. Comes with short rubber
antenna, telescoping antenna, ac adapter/charger, amplified external
speaker. Am asking 225.00 for everything.  IT HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PICK
UP CELL FREQ'S !!


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kinepolis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO 43 reset
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 21:42:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4n877d$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Brian Gould <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Greetings.

>I managed to loose my manual for my RS PRO-43 and was wondering if anyone kne
w how to do a "Hard" reset (I.E.
>eliminate all the memory channels?)

  Switch scanner off
  Press and maintain CLEAR and 0
  Switch scanner on
  Release the two keys





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (APIIS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2026 Memory Retention Fix - Worked!
Date: 16 May 1996 14:51:22 -0400
Message-ID: <4nftfa$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (APIIS)

Thanks David Humes KA2QZD for your information on the memory problem with
the PRO-2026.  I located C186 on my PRO-2026 and sure enough there was no
600 mv instead of the 4.5v.  I removed the cap and tinned the hole and
replace the cap and it works fine now. Thanks once again.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tom Swisher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-2035 and Opto OS535
Date: 10 May 1996 13:55:38 -0400
Message-ID: <4mvvuq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Flint ([e-mail]) wrote:

:  I just got rid of my Pro-2037 and got a Pro-2035 at a good price. Now
: I'm looking into the Opto OS535 Board. I would like some info from
: others who have used this.
:1.) Is it hard to install? (I saw an article in U.S. Scanner News
:    But still don't know about "nibbling" the back out)

No, it's actually fairly easy. If you take your time you'll have no problem.

:2.) How much is it?

$299

:3.) What are the computer requirements? (I have a 486/66MHz but
:    would like to use it on an older 386/20MHz. is this OK?)

A 386/20 will be fine. With a 386SX16 running DOS 5, I was getting upwards
of 50 cps searching/scanning rate. Now, with a 386SX25 running Windows and
the Microsoft network, I'm still getting 30+ cps. Running it under Windows
slows it down, but not a whole lot. I even got good results with a 10 MHz XT.

:4.) Does the Opto OS535 open up the Gaps in the 800 band?

Only if you work for the government or a cellluar shop and can get the
unlock code.

:5.) Does anybody install these? (or are they too expensive)

I don't know. I *think* Grove will install for a modest fee.

:6.) What is the best program for the OS535?

I prefer Probe. It will run well on just about any IBM compatible
computer, even an old 4.77 MHz XT.

Tom Swisher, N8GQK



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:35 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Pro-2035 and Opto OS535
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 12 May 1996 01:56:14 GMT

Shane Higgenbotham ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >      4.) Does the Opto OS535 open up the Gaps in the 800 band?

: Not without the password and the scanning software that supports opening
: up the cell freq's. I originally was running Scan Star Commerical
: Edition for DOS until learning of this possibility, thus I upgraded to
: Scan Star Plus for Windows which supports the PW function. I understand
: that other scanning programs support this as well, just not sure who
: does and who doesn't.

The password is published in the April 1996 issue of MT.  We're supposed
to believe that some hacker discovered it.  The cynic in me, however,
wants to believe that it was deliberately leaked.  But by whom, that's the
big question.  Optoelectronics?  ScanStar or Scancat?  Radio Shack, after
finding out their unmodifiable 2035 and 2042 aren't selling that well?  All
three of these stand to profit.

Does anyone know how the password was discovered?  Also, is this
something the FCC is going to crack down on?  I don't believe that adding
a $300 add-on board falls under the heading of what they define as an
"easy" mod.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:36 1996
From: Shane Higgenbotham <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-2035 and Opto OS535
Date: Sun, 12 May 1996 01:35:53 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mvvuq$[e-mail]> <4n0b7e$[e-mail]>
To: ToledoMUG <[e-mail]>

ToledoMUG wrote:
>
> I heard somewhere that the OS535, or any computer control board for that
> matter, takes control of the scanner away from the keypad on the scanner,
> so you can only control it with the computer. Is this true? And if so, can
> you still turn the board off or something so that if I take my scanner
> somewhere I don't have to lug my computer around to control it? I'm
> thinking about buying one, but I'm not too sure about these
> questions......
>

Jim,

With the OS535 installed in a Radio Shack PRO-2035 the only time the
computer is in "control" of the scanner or scanning is when the
scanning software on the PC is active. Else the scanner is it old self.

Shane


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brad Farris)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-23 Keypad "tricks"?
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 16:30:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4nktu2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4nk5l1$[e-mail]>

[e-mail](Fetus CheeZ) wrote:

->---what's wrong with the world!?!?!   i get 1 reply and it is someone being
->a smart-ass!!!

Gee, it's hard to imagine why anyone wouldn't take you seriously,
Fetus CheeZ.

Sincerely,

Festering UlceR



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:38 1996
From: [e-mail](John Doe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-23 Keypad "tricks"?
Date: 18 May 1996 17:34:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4nl1mv$[e-mail]>
References: <4nktu2$[e-mail]>


>->---what's wrong with the world!?!?!   i get 1 reply and it is someone
being
>->a smart-ass!!!
>
>Gee, it's hard to imagine why anyone wouldn't take you seriously,
>Fetus CheeZ.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Festering UlceR


-=== ok, how is THIS NAME??? john doe... is that plain enough??
      now will i be taken seriously??    i still need mods/keypad tricks
for a PRO-23 and i'm beginning to think that no one has a clue about
it.....let me try this one more time..........please E-mail me mods/keypad
tricks for the PRO-23........i know i'm probably pissing people off by
posting  the "i need mods" thing, but, i do.....not for me though, it's for
my friend in washington state.....if you hate me, then do it for him....
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 from jayson


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-50
Date: 13 May 1996 21:30:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4n89ll$[e-mail]>

        I just bought a PRO-50 handheld scanner from radio shack.  Main reason
why I bought it was because I needed receive capabilities in the VHF-LOW range
which my Alinco doesn't have.  Anyone have one of these, or are familiar with
the unit?  Is it any good?  Features that are especially useful? Problems
that they tend to face?  Lemme know your opinions, I'm not sure if I'm gonna
keep it.

Keith



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-50
Date: 14 May 1996 07:36:29 -0400
Message-ID: <4n9r7t$[e-mail]>
References: <4n89ll$[e-mail]>

In article <4n89ll$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Keith
A Monahan) writes:

>
>       I just bought a PRO-50 handheld scanner from radio shack.  Main
reason
>why I bought it was because I needed receive capabilities in the VHF-LOW
>range
>which my Alinco doesn't have.  Anyone have one of these, or are familiar
with
>the unit?  Is it any good?  Features that are especially useful? Problems
>that they tend to face?  Lemme know your opinions, I'm not sure if I'm
gonna
>keep it.
>
>Keith
>
>

I have one of those! I bought it on sale at RS for $99 (one of those
impulse buys at the register)! I like it a lot. It was smaller than my
PRO-34 and picked up all of my local police/fire/emergency freqs. The
twenty channel limit is a bit restrictive, but it was enough for my area.
I modded mine to scan/search twice as fast by replacing the
microcontroller crystal with one at ~2X the freq. I think that sucker
scans all of its channels twice a second now! The faster speed is really
nice in search mode though. When I travel, I'll scan through different
freq ranges to find some interesting freqs to listen to. I was in
Baltimore, MD when the Pope was here and just search though some freqs
until I found some of the stadium crew freqs. Only took about 10 minutes
to get several good ones! Not a bad scanner for the price. Since its about
1/4 the cost of my other scanners (AOR1000XLT & ICOM R1 now), I don't
worry about taking it out!

Well, there's my $.02

PKH


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-50
Date: 14 May 1996 14:19:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4na4ok$[e-mail]>
References: <4n89ll$[e-mail]> <4n9r7t$[e-mail]>

PKHARTLEY ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I have one of those! I bought it on sale at RS for $99 (one of those
: impulse buys at the register)! I like it a lot. It was smaller than my
: PRO-34 and picked up all of my local police/fire/emergency freqs. The
: twenty channel limit is a bit restrictive, but it was enough for my area.
: I modded mine to scan/search twice as fast by replacing the
: microcontroller crystal with one at ~2X the freq. I think that sucker
: scans all of its channels twice a second now! The faster speed is really
: nice in search mode though. When I travel, I'll scan through different
: freq ranges to find some interesting freqs to listen to. I was in
: Baltimore, MD when the Pope was here and just search though some freqs
: until I found some of the stadium crew freqs. Only took about 10 minutes
: to get several good ones! Not a bad scanner for the price. Since its about
: 1/4 the cost of my other scanners (AOR1000XLT & ICOM R1 now), I don't
: worry about taking it out!

: Well, there's my $.02

: PKH

        Hmmm... How easy is that mod to perform?  If I could search twice
as fast, it would be a much more attractive radio.  You said you replaced
the crystal.  I would assume the crystal is soldered to the board, not
socketed.  That the only change necessary?  Is the mod on oak.oakland.edu or
where can I get it?

Thanks for your response.
Keith



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:42 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-50
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 19:27:02 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n89ll$[e-mail]>
To: Keith A Monahan <[e-mail]>

Keith A Monahan wrote:
>
>         I just bought a PRO-50 handheld scanner from radio shack.  Main reas
on
> why I bought it was because I needed receive capabilities in the VHF-LOW ran
ge
> which my Alinco doesn't have.  Anyone have one of these, or are familiar wit
h
> the unit?  Is it any good?  Features that are especially useful? Problems
> that they tend to face?  Lemme know your opinions, I'm not sure if I'm gonna
> keep it.
>
> Keith


Keith:

At those frequencies, you might want to replace the rubber duckie
antenna with one of the longer, telescoping types.  They work MUCH
better!

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:43 1996
From: Jim Worthington <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: RADIO SHACK PRO 2006 CELLULAR MOD PLEASE
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 09:48:59 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ne0bm$[e-mail]>

Fred Pieper wrote:
>
> I HAVE A 2006 AND WOULD LIKE TO DO THE CELLULAR MOD TO IT BUT
> LOST THE HOW TO BOOK. INSTEAD OF BUYING ANOTHER ONE I AM TRYING
> THIS. THANKS
>
> --
> MZÉ

There's a huge repository of modification files located at:

     http://oak.oakland.edu:8080/pub/hamradio/mods/tandy/

Jim


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:44 1996
From: "E. Scott Sykes" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack pro-2006 question
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 21:34:31 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m3to4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Do you have anyother channels in that bank. You must have at least
channel in each bank that is not locked out. To test this unlock one of
the channels in that bank and then try to lock out that one (240).
Good luck and happy scanning


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Unknown)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radio Shack PRO-2032 modifications
Date: 13 May 1996 22:38:03 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Would anyone have any information on mods that could be made to the RS
PRO-2032.  Any information would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mickey Hill)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: realistic pro-37
Date: 16 May 1996 17:33:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4nfotp$[e-mail]>
References: <4mo3il$[e-mail]>

In article <4mo3il$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
> I have a reailistic pro-37 that I can progran freqs. in but it will not
>recieve any signal.
>I find a signal on my other scanner and put the freq. in the pro-37 and
>get nothing but static...
>
>Any info as to the cause and how to fix?
>
>Thanks
>
>John
>

John, the first thing I would check is the soldered connection at the
base of the antenna. You will have to open the case up to check it. This
has happened a couple of times to mine, when the nut that secures the
antenna gets loose. A drop of super glue cured the problem of the nut
backing off. Hope this helps.

--
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



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:46 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey Herman)
Subject: Regency still alive?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 02:36:05 GMT

I'm getting an older Regency tone-alert monitor from some fire dept.
I'd like to re-crystal and re-tone it for the NWS on 162.55 MHz.
Anyone know if Regency is still in business? The xtal shouldn't
be a problem but I'm worried about getting the 1050 Hz tone
decoder for it.

Thanks in advance,
Jeff KH2PZ


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:47 1996
From: Andy Brinkley <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Regency still alive?
Date: 9 May 1996 00:15:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrdfm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Jeffrey Herman) wrote:
>I'm getting an older Regency tone-alert monitor from some fire dept.
>I'd like to re-crystal and re-tone it for the NWS on 162.55 MHz.
>Anyone know if Regency is still in business? The xtal shouldn't
>be a problem but I'm worried about getting the 1050 Hz tone
>decoder for it.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Jeff KH2PZ


Jeff -

Regency is now Regency Land Mobile Radio (RELM) and they are located in West
Melbourne Fl.  Tech Help is 800-422-6281 and the parts number is 800-422-6282.
They may not have much on the alert monitor - They probably stopped making the
m at
least 10 years ago.

If the unit has a decoder that uses "reeds" then you can probably get one from

BRAMCO and swap it out.  Another method might be to build a decoder circuit fr
om a
567 tone decoder chip for the NWS Alert tone.

Hope that this has helped.

E-mail me if you need more info.


Andy N4ROX  "[e-mail]"



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.info,sci.electronics.repair
Subject: Repair Tips for Bearcat Scanner Radios
Date: 8 May 1996 23:18:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4mra4o$[e-mail]>
Keywords: FAQ food, scanner radio repair


 Last changed: March 14,  1996.   Lines  changed  since  the  |
 previous  issue  are marked with a | character in the right
 margin.

             REPAIR TIPS: BEARCAT SCANNER RADIOS

         Copyright 1993 - 1996 by Bob Parnass, AJ9S           |

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


                        Introduction

 The original  Bearcat  scanner  line  was  manufactured  by
 Electra  Company,  a division of Masco Corp of Indiana.  In
 the mid 1980s, Uniden, a Japanese company, bought  out  the
 Bearcat scanner line and Uniden's first Bearcat scanner was
 the BC800XLT model.

 Most  of  the  models  discussed  in   this   article   are
 base/mobile  units  made  by  Electra  during the 1970s and
 1980s although some of the capacitor failures occur in  the
 Uniden BC800XLT, too.

 Electra stamped all of its scanners  with  a  manufacturing
 date code on the rear of the cabinet. The code is comprised
 of a single character (C = Cumberland, Indiana, P =  Puerto
 Rico),  followed  by four digits denoting year and week the
 radio was built. For example, "P8422" denotes the radio was
 made  in  the  Puerto  Rico factory during the 22nd week of
 1984.


               Schematics and Parts Available

 Some   schematic   diagrams   may    be    obtained    from
 Uniden/Bearcat's  parts  department, [phone].  Uniden  |
 currently charges a flat rate of $54 for  scanner  repairs.
 They will repair and return "out of warranty" items without
 an estimate unless the repair charges exceed the flat  rate
 charges.  The phone number for repair is [phone].

 If  Uniden  doesn't  have  a  schematic,  try  obtaining  a
 Photophacts   from   Howard  Sams  Publishing  division  of
 Prentice-Hall at [phone].

 G & G Communications (telephone [phone]) is a  family
 owned  company  which repairs scanners and stocks parts for
 several  older  models,  especially   Electra/Bearcat   and
 Regency  brands, but they don't sell manuals or schematics.
 They are located at 9247 Glenwood Drive, LeRoy, NY 14482.    *


                     Common Construction

 Most of the classic, metal-cased Bearcat base/mobile models
 were built using two printed circuit boards:

  1.  a "radio board" containing the  synthesizer,  RF,  IF,
      and audio stages, and
  2.  a  "feature  board"  containing   the   microprocessor
      controller  and memory circuitry which gave each model
      its own personality.

 Athough there are various vintage radios boards,  they  all
 have similar circuitry.


                  Bad Solder Joints Common

 Before addressing specific symptoms, circuit boards in  the
 malfunctioning  scanner should be inspected for poor solder
 joints.

 The Electra/Bearcat BC350, BC300,  BC250,  BC220,  BC20/20,
 BC211,  BC210,  and BC210XL models were hand assembled, and
 every one I've serviced had several connections  that  were
 either soldered poorly, or not soldered at all.

 Resoldering joints on the ribbon cable  connecting  the  RF
 and keyboard logic circuit boards in a BC250 attenuated the
 microprocessor/synthesizer hash noise noticeably.

 A Bearcat 20/20 was experiencing periodic loss of memory on
 some, but not all channels.  When the problem occurred, the
 frequencies on some channels would be  completely  changed.
 On other channels, the frequency would still be intact, but
 the channel would be locked out, and the delay toggled from
 "on" to "off".  Some channels were not affected.

 The 2 "AA"  memory  backup  batteries,  and  their  holder,
 tested  good.   Much  time was spent tracing logic, heating
 and cooling components, and making voltage measurements.

 One of the secondary leads from the power  transformer  was
 connected  to the main circuit board through a hole drilled
 through foil traces on both the top and bottom sides of the
 board.   A  close  examination  revealed that this lead had
 been soldered only on the top of the  board  -  the  bottom
 side had never been soldered.

 Soldering the lead on both sides of the  board  solved  the
 memory loss problem.


                   Symptom: Blank Display

 The BC300 scanner, and several other Bearcat models, employ
 a  switching  type  power supply stage to generate plus and
 minus voltages  in  excess  of  20  volts  DC.   When  this
 switcher fails to function, the display goes blank, but the
 squelch control appears to work, and  white  noise  can  be
 heard in the speaker.

 In almost a dozen of the BC300 and BC800XLT  scanners  I've
 fixed,  C98,  a capacitor in series with the primary of the
 switching transformer failed, causing  the  output  of  the
 supply to drop below the level needed to power the display.
 The switching transformer is  mounted  on  the  RF  circuit
 board,  and  is  much,  much  smaller  than  the main power
 transformer,  which  is  usually  fastened  to  the   metal
 chassis.   The  22uF/16V  capacitor  used  for C98 in early
 BC300s was marginal,  and  was  replaced  with  a  47uF/25V
 capacitor in later units.

 I replaced the 22  uF  capacitor  in  the  switching  power
 supply  stage  of  a BC210XL which caused the same symptom.
 Other capacitors in the switcher stage have failed.   C114,
 a  4.7  uF/35V  tantalum  capacitor  failed in at least one
 BC250, causing the display to blank.

 A more sinister problem affects  the  switcher  in  earlier
 models.   The  switching  supply  stage  in  the  BC250 and
 original BC210 is driven by a clock signal derived  from  a
 custom  Exar NC57902 divider integrated circuit (designated
 IC6 in the BC250 scanner).  I've seen this divider IC  fail
 in  several  BC250s,  causing a blank display (except for a
 decimal point in the BC250's rightmost digit).  This custom
 IC is no longer available from Uniden.


            Symptom: Invalid Frequency Displayed

 A common Bearcat 250 malady is  manifested  by  an  invalid
 frequency  displayed  on  the  readout.  This  condition is
 temporarily "cured" by unplugging the AC line cord from the
 wall, then replugging it.  This condition is symptomatic of
 a power supply problem in which Q204, a  Texas  Instruments
 TIP-29 located on the feature circuit board, fails.

 A Philips ECG291 will work as a substitute for the  TIP-29.
 Don't  try a Radio Shack substitute, it hasn't worked.  See
 Martin Toomajian's article, "Bearcat  250  Erratic  Display
 Cure", in January 1987 Monitoring Times.

 A similar  problem  in  the  Bearcat  20/20  was  discussed
 previously in the section on bad solder joints.


        Symptom: Squelch Won't Eliminate White Noise

 Most Uniden/Bearcat base/mobile scanners  feature  an  AUTO
 squelch  position,  actuated  by  rotating the squelch knob
 fully  counter  clockwise.   The  BC350  used  a   separate
 pushbutton  switch  for this purpose.  These scanners use a
 flimsy potentiometer (designated R81 in BC300s)  internally
 mounted on the RF circuit board, to set the level of signal
 required to open the squelch when  in  the  AUTO  position.
 This  pot  also  has an effect on the squelch action in the
 non-AUTO mode, and determines at which  point  the  squelch
 knob must be positioned in order to silence the radio.

 Although the potentiometer  is  adjusted  at  the  factory,
 changes  in component values due to aging often necessitate
 readjustment of this internal pot.  Misadjustment  of  this
 pot  has  been  the cause of "no squelch" complaints in two
 BC300s and a BC250 I fixed.

 Another squelch failure is due to a blown  transistor  that
 acts  as  the  electronic switch in the squelch circuit.  I
 replaced this transistor in only one BC300, so I don't know
 if this is a common problem.


              Symptom: Scanner Completely Dead

 In Bearcat scanners using an internal power  supply  (e.g.,
 BC350,   BC250,   etc.),  the  main  power  transformer  is
 connected directly to the AC line.  Since the on/off switch
 is  on the secondary side of the transformer, current flows
 in the primary as long as the AC line cord is plugged  into
 an   active  AC  outlet.   These  transformers  contain  an
 internal circuit breaker,  not  visible  without  unwinding
 (destroying)  the  transformer.   The  internal  breaker is
 known to fail prematurely  in  a  batch  of  Bearcat  power
 transformers.

 If your scanner is completely dead, check  the  primary  of
 this transformer for an open circuit condition.


                  Symptom: Keyboard Bounce

 After  much  use,  the  Chromerics  keyboards  in   Bearcat
 scanners  start  to wear out.  The first sign of trouble is
 usually keyboard bounce on the most  frequently  used  key,
 e.g.,  the  MANUAL  key.  Replacement keyboards are usually
 available from UNIDEN, but replacement requires  dexterity,
 as  one must take care not to tear the flat, flexible strip
 connecting the keyboard to the logic board.


          Symptom: Keyboard Completely Unresponsive

 The keyboard matrix is  "scanned"  by  the  microprocessor.
 Another problem is when none of the keys seems to function;
 the  receiver  just  keeps  scanning  in   spite   of   key
 depressions.   I  found this condition in a BC210XL scanner
 owned by a heavy smoker.  Perhaps  nicotine  smoke  was  to
 blame, as the resistance between two input port pins on the
 microprocessor was down to about  1000  ohms,  fooling  the
 microprocessor  into  believing that a key was stuck in the
 "down" position.  Scraping the circuit  board  between  the
 two pins with an X-Acto knife fixed the problem.


                       Other Problems

 Complaints of low audio output and occasional  microphonics
 in three Uniden/Bearcat 800XLTs were caused by a bad 47 ufd
 electrolytic  capacitor  in  series  between  the  external
 speaker jack and audio amplifier.

 Andy  Domonkos  reports  he  often  uses  a  tape  recorder
 connected  to a Uniden/Bearcat BC890XLT.  RL-1, the carrier
 activated relay inside the BC890XLT wore out.   Andy  found
 the identical relay sold at Radio Shack (part #275-232) and
 says the BC9000XLT uses the same relay, too.
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                        [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:52 1996
From: [e-mail](Chris E. Halladay)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ:Freqs for Paramount's Great America
Date: 8 May 1996 00:28:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4moprl$[e-mail]>

     I would like to request that someone email me the frequencies used by
security and medical personnel at Paramount's Great America in Santa
Clara,CA. I was hired to work there today. I would enjoy monitoring this
amusement park on my off hours. I would also like to receive any other
frequencies that might be used there. I have a Realistic Pro-34 200 channel
handheld scanner that can use the 800-900 mhz range.

     Thanks in advance!!
     Chris Halladay ([e-mail])
     Castro Valley,CA


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (corsair)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RS Pro-2004  What's it worth??
Date: Fri, 17 May 96 03:58:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4ngtqn$[e-mail]>

Have a friend who wants to sell a PRO-2004. Appears to be in very good
condition.  He has the original box, manual, the original detachable antenna
as well as an additional mobile antenna (although he claims only to use it
in the house).

The unit is clean, the touch pad is intact (no split plastic), display is
clear and bright.

He says make an offer.  What is it worth (and what should I offer)?

Many thanks for responding.

L.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:53 1996
From: Terry Simonds <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: RS PRO-2032 Mod for MIL Aircraft Freq?
Date: 16 May 1996 13:27:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4nfafg$[e-mail]>

Anyone out there have a mod that will allow the 2032 to receive military
aircraft freqs in the 200-MHz range?

Thanks in advance--Terry/WB4FXD



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:54 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Saw (and heard) Air Force One today
Date: 18 MAY 96 16:12:51 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nio3v$[e-mail]> <4njb4l$[e-mail]>

Is AF One still coming in at 407.850 & 415.700 during airport approach?


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:55 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanner Master NY/NJ 6th. ed. is late
Date: 17 MAY 96 18:13:41 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

This book was origionally supposed to be available april 1st. Looks like it wi
llbe more like the end of July before it ships.
Hope it has the updated crime codes for Newark, NJ PD.
Phil


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (ScanDog99)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner Master NY/NJ 6th. ed. is late
Date: 17 May 1996 21:45:05 -0400
Message-ID: <4nja31$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ScanDog99)

Yes but if past performance is any indication, this book will be well
worth the wait!


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:56 1996
From: Paul Wilcox <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: SCANNER Recommendation
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 22:13:03 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'd like to buy a used scanner for under $100.00 that can be moded for
the Cell frequencys. Whats a good value Brand model for this price range
that is capable of lots of mods.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SCANNER Recommendation
Date: 13 May 1996 10:19:24 -0400
Message-ID: <4n7gdc$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (HOWARD EAGAN) writes:

>Don't waste money buying a used scanner.  Also don't buy a bearcat.
>Save your money,  buy a realistic (radio shack).  Good buy would be 100
>channel on sale for about $160.00
>]

Hmmm... I got a preban (cell unblocked) ICOM R1 in excellent shape for 75%
of the cost of a new, cell blocked one! Gee, I guess that was a waste,
huh?

New RS scanners are OK if you don't care about cellular, and you don't
want to sell it later!

PKH


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:58 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Scanner review
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mlf0v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 10:26:03 GMT

Michael Alexander ([e-mail]) wrote:

: It's unfortunate, but neither MT or PC really does a good job covering
: scanners. Sure, they write about scanners but they don't do much in the
: way of comprehensive reviews. [Puts on flame resistant underwear] The
: truth is they're more beholding to their advertisers than their readers.
: [Ducks behind a large boulder, while yelling "Fire in the hole!"] I used
: to subscribe to both of them but since let my subs lapse.

There's also a mag called "US Scanner News", devoted solely to scanners.
It's worth it just for the cartoons.  In a recent issue, they had a
cartoon where a guy had attached a little pulley system to his scanner,
and it was hoisting up a handheld cell phone.  The caption read "It Pick
Up Cellular Phones".


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:08:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Terry Fugate)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scanner thru your car radio
Date: 14 May 1996 15:03:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4na7bi$[e-mail]>

I ran into a nifty little device at Walmart last Saturday.  I was looking
for a way to feed my mothers new Sony CD player into her OLD Panasonic
stereo(you know the type, AM/FM/Cassette/Phono).  Walmart sells "Sound
Feeder".  This is a real small, weak FM stereo transmitter designed to
feed the "sound" from one of the personal CD/Cassette players through
your car radio.  (While I stole +12v from inside the stereo and mom is
happy that is another story). My Pro34 has the typical pathetic and
undrpowered sound of most portable scanners.  I plugged the stereo
"earphone" plu into the earphone jack on the scanner.  I was kind of
surprized at how it sounded through the car radio.  I rigged an adaptor
to attentuate and combine the stereo plug to a mono 1/8" and that works
a lot better.  The "Sound Feeder" has a voltage regulator (reducer) that
will give you 3.9/4.5, 6, or 9 volts.  It has those nice little  instant
chango plugs so you can make the coaxial power connector shell either
positive or negative.
For $20.00(+tax) it was a simple soulution and my wife can use so she
can listem to her CD while she is "out and about". About the best $40.00
(I bought 2, one for mom and one for us) I have spent recently.
I hope that this sugestion is of use to others out there.
Good luck
(I neither work in, own stock, nor have any other connection with Walmart
[other that as a customer]).


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (b w edginton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner thru your car radio
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 02:53:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4na7bi$[e-mail]> <4nak85$[e-mail]>

My only problem with the "dummy cassette " connector is that the
cassette drive is constantly running. I ditched mine when I found a
Philips wireless headphone set. Instead of tuning to the headphone
radio I tuned to the car radio.
Recently I fitted a Patrolman to my car and find that it is far
superior to compromise methods.
I would recommend the wireless systems for those who do not want a
dedicated installation.
Brian


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:02 1996
From: Gerard J. Kaslowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner thru your car radio
Date: 17 May 1996 08:56:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4ni7ih$[e-mail]>
References: <4nd48t$[e-mail]> <4nhof9$[e-mail]>


What I was saying was that THERE ARE TWO TYPES, A CASSETTE AND A FM
TRANSMITTER.  The other gentleman was correct when he stated that
his unit transmitted in FM.

MySonsCool <[e-mail]> wrote:
: In article <4nd48t$[e-mail]>, Gerard J. Kaslowski
: <[e-mail]> writes:

: >Wrong..... I also have one of these. They DO transmit FM.  They do
: >a pretty good job, also.  The do have very minimal range, though.
: >That is to my outside fron antenna on my Ford van.  I bought it
: >beause when I installed a CD player, I had no way to play back
: >micro-cassettes, etc.  I USED to use one of the cassette-looking
: >attachments on my old AM/FM/Cassette in-dash to play
: >micro-cassettes and my scanner.  Te FM transmitter works pretty
: >well, but it is very low-power.

: So you are saying that the cassette inserts that have a cable to plug into
: your audio on your CD player/scanner are transmitters?  How come on my
: stereo (and most I've seen) when you insert the tape, the tape player
: starts playing and you get the sound from the CD player.  Never had my
: radio, or any I've seen with one of these been in fm-radio mode while
: listening to these.  Or are you talking about somthing diffrent, I have
: also used trunk CD-changers that have a low power FM-transmitter to relay
: the audio to your stereo.

: I think that you just mis-understood what I meant ;)


--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gerry Kaslowski
Fountain Valley, CA
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:03 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Bruce Miller)
Subject: Seattle Area Scanner Meeting
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 07:57:22 GMT


Subject: SEATTLE AREA SCANNER HOBBYIST MEETING

SCANNER HOBBYIST MEETING

HOST:  Richard Marcus, N7KCT
           206-743-6732

WHEN:  Saturday, June 8, 1996
       1-4PM

WHERE:
       Lynnwood, WA  98037


No refreshments served; bring your own.

Plenty of seating; 110v AC power available.  Richard says bring your toys
and laptops.

Call Richard for exact location, directions, and talk-in frequency.
:wq
:qw



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Mitchell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,sci.electronics,rec.radio.pirates
Subject: Re: Seattle Quake Story At Ham Radio Online
Date: 13 May 1996 01:24:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4n6308$[e-mail]>
References: <4mdd58$[e-mail]> <4mia6i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Don Skidmore wrote:
>>
>> Zachary Babayco wrote:
>> >
>> > In article <4mia6i$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (George) writes:
>> >
>> > >[e-mail] (Ed Mitchell) wrote:
>> > >
>> > >>The 5.4 Seattle earthquake knocked out telephone and cellular
communications
>> > >>systems, probably due to excessive call attempts. Amateur radio ARES an
d
RACES
>> > >>nets went into operation immediately following the earthqauke.
>> > >
>> > >Why.They were not needed at that time.No one was killed.No phone lines
>> > >were down.Government radio was working just fine.
>> > >SO why?????
>> > >
>> >
>> > Didn't you read *any* of his message?  He said that the quake *KNOCKED
>> > OUT TELEPHONE AND CELLUAR PHONES*.  Govt. radio would have been just a
*tad*
>> > overloaded at the time, so they probably needed and welcomed the help of
>> > ARES and RACES.  Also, you said that 'nobody was killed.'  With
>> > communications down, HOW WERE THEY SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT???
>> >
>> > --
>> > [e-mail]
>> > [e-mail]
>>
>> Well--
>> I was there.  There were a few isolated outages for a short period, and som
e
>> delayed dial tones (People calling each other to ask "What was that?!". I
turned
>> on my monitor--it was actually relatively quiet.
>>
>> I'm really glad hams are available to help.  They perform extremely valuabl
e
>> services during emergencies.  This one was more in the nature of one hell
>> of a wake-up call rather than a catastrophe (except for a small number of
>> folks who did have serious damage).
>>
>> I thought the account was a bit overblown under the circumstances.
>>
>> Just my $.02
>>
>> Don
>> Bellevue, WA
>
>
>I second the motion.  HAMS have always performed valuable services
>during emergencies.
>
>One the most key elements of recovery from almost any disaster is
>communications.  The HAMs perform a service like that of small
>independent businesses and agencies do in our market driven economy when
>the big government agencies  fall flat on their behinds.
>
>My $.02
>
>John E. Kuslich
>
>


Guess I will follow up to everyone here.

Depending on where you lived, landline and cellular phone calls could not be
placed for one to two hours after the earthquake occurred. As I noted
accurately in the online story, this occurred because of system overload. The
story is very straightforward, points out that only minor (or moderate if you
lived near the epicenter) damage occurred and does not overly dramatize the
situation.

If you are suffering a medical emergency during a phone outage, you don't care

if the phone is out because of overload or breakage - bottom line is you can't

call for help. I, in fact, suffered a medical emergency earlier in the day tha
t
the earthquake occurred and was very much aware of the importance of having an

operating communications link. Incidently, the next day, a heart attack
occurred two blocks from my house (which sadly, ultimately proved fatal)? Who
are you going to call when an emergency striks and your phone doesn't work?

The point here is that when the phones are out, the lifeline that people expec
t
to use is not available. If you DO NOT have an emergency, then use of the phon
e
does not matter to you. If you have an emergency, then it matters a big deal.
Other disaster situations where phone service has gone out have shown that
residents will attempt to drive to the nearest source of aid - typically a
local fire station or police subdivision. Unfortunately, they didn't have
communications either during this phone overload outage situation.

The local ARES/RACES plan is currently being modified to provide backup
communications support at the site of ocal government agencies (e.g. fire
stations) during telephone outages. Even though there was no "major emergency"

and no one died - the point remains - a hell of lot of people could not have
called for assistance if they had needed to. That is the kind of communication
s
outage for which ARES/RACES should be providing solutions.

This quake is yet another reminder to have the proper plans in effect *before*

someone gets injured or dies. The story seems useful to others who are also
designing emergency prepardness plans.

Incidently, since a few readers don't get it: Ham Radio Online is a hobby -
it is free to you, self-funded, no advertising. Its an online ham resource.
Some people build repeaters for other's to use - we decided to build an online

ham radio resource instead.

------------------------
Ed (KF7VY) and Kim (N7VPL) Mitchell
personal email to [e-mail]
Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free! at
http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tim Tyler)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Police Bands and Channels
Date: 16 May 1996 13:04:41 -0400
Message-ID: <4nfn79$[e-mail]>
References: <4mmd6o$[e-mail]> <4ncr04$[e-mail]> <4ne1ed$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Steve Work <[e-mail]> wrote
:
>David Mark ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: In responding to my earlier posting which said my partners and I
>: used cellular phones to communicate on a recent stakeout, Tim Tyler
>: suggested our conversations would have been less than secret due
>: to the number of people monitoring cellular frequencies.

  David, since you indicated your cellular traffic --at least pertaining
to the official mission-- was brief & vague, I wonder why it wasn't just
passed on a discrete but normal LE channel...

>Besides, cellphones are a lot more secure than using the commonly known
>police frequencies anwyay.  Just the fact that there are 800+ channels to
>have to scan thru to find the one you want.  And most of these will be
>active with other uninteresting conversations, by the time you eliminate
>all of these you will never find the one you want.


   Kinda sorta yes, kinda sorta no, and hell, no!  It all depends on what
the traffic is, & what the threat is.  There are 832 channels, but they
can be searched.  Saying there are 800+ channels paints a nice picture,
but the reality is that not all of those channels will be in use at any
one time.

  Scanning thru the garbage to find the 'gem' is completely possible, and
even very probable if the targets are conversing long enough, and one
reason that the po-lice like cellular is that they can B.S. on it (use
some profanity, complain about some supervisors, etc.) & usually get away
with it, whereas that isn't often the case using law enforcement
channels.  So it takes a lot of discipline to just call the other guy and
give a quick situation report & be off the phone in 30 seconds.


   I've been on both sides of this type of thing, so I'm not just
speaking as a radio-geek here...


   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] Sun May 19 14:09:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Mark)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Secret Police Bands and Channels
Date: 17 May 1996 23:06:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4nj0oo$[e-mail]>
References: <4mmd6o$[e-mail]> <4n89tq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4nbmu1$[e-mail]> <4ncr04$[e-mail]> <4ne1ed$[e-mail]> <4ng02l$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (David Mark)


I never wrote anything about background sounds.  That quote should
not be attributed to me.

Someone asked why my partners and I didn't use normal two-way
radio communications, since what we said on the cellular phones
wouldn't have compromised our assignment.  The answer is simple...
we weren't in our geographic jurisdiction and didn't want to
interfere with communications that originated locally on what
would be our frequencies back home.

There was nothing particularly sensitive about this particular
stakeout.  Most of you seem to be reading things into this that
shouldn't be implied.  It was just a simple stakout in another
jurisdiction which required us to find a different way to com-
municate with each other than we would if we were in our home
territory.  Believe me, I don't get involved in super-secret
operations.

--
(DAVID MARK) [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:07 1996
From: mikedaly <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: serial # and activation code
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 00:19:41 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

DOES ANY ONE HAVE THE SERIAL # AND ACTIVATION CODE  FOR SCANSTAR-PLUS FOR WIND
OWS?

                                                                [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: serial # and activation code
Date: 10 May 1996 18:42:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4n02n7$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I don't know the serial #, but the activation code is
"IMASOFTWARETHIEFSTOPMEBEFOREISTEALAGAIN". Does that help?


In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>DOES ANY ONE HAVE THE SERIAL # AND ACTIVATION CODE  FOR SCANSTAR-PLUS
FOR WINDOWS?
>
>
[e-mail]

--
The opinions expressed in this message are my own personal views
and do not reflect the official views of Microsoft Corporation.
(But they probably are _real_ close in this particular message.)



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:09 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Uncle Bob)
Subject: Re: Some newbie questions - no laughing please
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4muigf$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 15:40:58 GMT

David Minear ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I know there are a lot of
: truckers who pass through our valley, and was wondering if you can
: pick up CB radio conversations with these things.

Not on your scanner. Those freqs (26.965 Mhz to 27.405 Mhz) are below the
usual scanner starting freq of 30 Mhz. You could pick up this range on
your shortwave radio, however.

--
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

        Uncle [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Minear)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Some newbie questions - no laughing please
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 04:54:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4muigf$[e-mail]>

Hi.  I just bought my first scanner, a Uniden Sportscat SC150.  I live
in a pretty podunk town, with podunk towns all about, and this is the
best scanner I could find in the area.  How does it compare to others
for price/performace etc?

Anyway, I've got the police/fire/med and some various other fun stuff
like a few cordless phones programed in.  I know there are a lot of
truckers who pass through our valley, and was wondering if you can
pick up CB radio conversations with these things.

Also, I think I've heard of boards that plug into your computer that
function as a scanner, allowing computer control, and also some boards
that will decode pager information.  Can anybody provide me with
prices or places to order from?  Anywhere I can get information on the
net?

Please reply via e-mail if it isn't too much trouble.  I'll keep
checking back in here.  Thanx.

David Minear



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:10 1996
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 18:31:16 -0400
From: [e-mail] (nonone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Space Shuttle
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Flint) wrote:

> What frequency does the space shuttle operate on in the military air
> band?
>
>                                        Flint
>                                        [e-mail]
> --
> ** Starship Sirius (NX-40911) -- Orbiter.Com -- http://WWW.Orbiter.Com

try:  296.8 Mhz
      259.7 Mhz
      279.0 Mhz

The Public Affairs Office at the KSC has a web page titled "Unofficial
Shuttle Viewing Guide" or "Unofficial Car Pass Info" I can't remember
which has more detailed frequencies.

rkso
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:11 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SPECTRUM 96' CD ~ A Review
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 17:19:37 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ wrote:
>
> If I had a wish list for SPECTRUM 97',  97'  would include the missing
> Federal and military services and a method to print one screen or one
> license string from a search result list  of many.

        That can't happen unless somebody rescinds Mr. Reagan's Executive
Order classifying the IRAC database.  In today's climate of dismantling
the Constitution, that does not seem likely.

73 de Dave, NF2G


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Vecchiola)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Sputnik Frequency
Date: Sun, 12 May 1996 16:59:40 LOCAL
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

It was on HF - at about 20 MHz.  I believe it used either 20.009 MHz or 19.992

MHz.  The Russians used HF radios frequently on their early satellites and
many hams and shortwave listeners would tune in.  They even issued a QSL
through Radio Moscow if you heard Sputnik!


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:13 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Sputnik Frequency
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 03:46:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4n6luv$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

On Sun, 12 May 1996 16:59:40 LOCAL, [e-mail] (Jim
Vecchiola) wrote:

>It was on HF - at about 20 MHz.  I believe it used either 20.009 MHz or 19.99
2
>MHz.  The Russians used HF radios frequently on their early satellites and
>many hams and shortwave listeners would tune in.  They even issued a QSL
>through Radio Moscow if you heard Sputnik!

Wouldn't they have trouble punching that frequency band through the
ionosphere?  How high did that thing fly?




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:14 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Bjorn Brown)
Subject: State Police/Highway Patrol?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 22:31:14 GMT

Hello,
In a few weeks, I'll be heading down to Florida and then up to Washington
DC.  I'd be interested to hear from anyone who could provide me with the
state police/highway patrol frequencies for:
NY/PA/OH/WV/VA/NC/SC/GA/FL/MD.  If you could send me any of these, it
would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
--
==BJORN R. BROWN==============
 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
 E-MAIL: [e-mail]
==============================


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:15 1996
From: RickyRicardo <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: stroudsburg.pa freq wanted
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 21:15:46 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

anyone who knows the frequencies of stroudsburg pa
police ambulance etc..please post it or e mail me
                                             thanks


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:15 1996
From: "Jan.Willem Weijers" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: subscribe
Date: 17 May 1996 18:02:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4nievd$[e-mail]>

subscribe



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:16 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: The Pres is coming, the Pres is coming ..
Date: 9 MAY 96 16:32:10 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mjgf5$[e-mail]>

In a previous article, [e-mail] (HH357) wrote:
->Once the Pres. has "wheels down", almost all your usual SS freqs will go
->totally silent.   The Pres. Limo freq, will go from clear to encrypted.
->About the only thing a scanner will tell you is that he's in town.
->The time to listen to ss is when he's not in town*********************
->
*******This is true. I just heard a great sequence where agents were following
a guy around as he was spending bogus hundreds in several stores. They would
go in after him and confiscate the bill from the startled clerk. They let this
go on for almost an hour before grabbing him! This was a classic scan listen!
Phil->
->
->.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:17 1996
From: "J.A.W." <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: misc.,entrepreneurs,alt.make.money.fast,alt.business.seminars,alt.business.multi-level,alt.business.misc.,alt.business.home.pc,alt.business,vegas.jobs,nv.jobs,alt.forsale,biz.marketplace.non-computer,rec.video.satellite.tvro,rec.video.satellite.dbs,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,comp.sys.hp.hardware,alt.general,biz.next.newprod,alt.misc
Subject: THIS "IS" GROUND FLOOR
Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 10:47:27 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs,

Want a business that is interesting and on the cutting edge of
technology?  I love technology and the future is looking great
especially for the DBS industry.  Digital Broadcast Satellite
systems are exploding like no other product in history.  It took
over four years to sell "1" million VCR's and has taken RCA only
10 months to sell 1 million of their DSS systems.  This is the
FASTEST selling consumer electronics item ever!

I am excited about this opportunity because I have always wanted
to be on the GROUND FLOOR.  I feel I have finally arrived because
I have been in close contact with the founders of this company
from the very beginning and our initial applications are just now
being delivered.  We launched on May 1st and proof that we are on
the ground floor is I don't even have brochures yet!

Our company was formed to give small business people and career
seeking individuals the opportunity to take part in this
lucrative and exciting business.  Estimates by industry experts
suggest that in the next decade over 60 million homes will be
equipped with Digital Satellites to receive information and
programming.  I intend to take part and you also have the
opportunity.

Our commissions will be structured between $100 and $400
depending on the configuration.  We will be selling basic units
all the way up to a complete surround system with installation, 5
yr. warranty, surge protector etc.  You will also be compensated
in the form of residuals for each sale as long as they subscribe
for the programming.  This is an unbelievable incentive to build
long term security.

The product we represent is already advertising on TV to the tune
of over 40 million.  This in an "18" inch dish with tremendous
quality and support.  I cannot mention the name because this not
an approved advertisement.  I don't care to wait for approval and
you shouldn't either.  With the slightest bit of investigation
you should be able to figure out easily who we represent and you
have probably already seen our adds on national TV!

Many consumers are fed up with cable TV high rates and low
quality.  We can offer them 3 times the channels with laser disc
quality picture and CD quality sound for the same cost.  This is
a marketplace ripe for picking.

My name is Jay Wrenn, I currently own a small Video Game
specialty store in NC.  I am adding this opportunity to my
existing business for several reasons.  There is no investment
(only $89.95+tax,shipping), there is no inventory to stock,
residual income, I love technology and believe this is where
future profits exist, this industry is going to explode and I
want to be included....how 'bout you.

We will also have available the opportunity for a FREE!! Web page
and autoresponder to those of you that are serious.  You need to
trust me and at least get more info.  We have more resources than
you can imagine to help you be successful.  Give me a call or
check out the following sources of information.

Thank-you.......................Jay Wrenn

Web Page URL:      http://www.ddmg.com/tv/tv136.htm
Autoresponder:     (send e-mail to)   [e-mail]
E-Mail:            [e-mail]
Business Phone:    [phone]
Fax #:             [phone]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:18 1996
From: jamie bachant <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: misc.,entrepreneurs,alt.make.money.fast,alt.business.seminars,alt.business.multi-level,alt.business.misc.,alt.business.home.pc,alt.business,vegas.jobs,nv.jobs,alt.forsale,biz.marketplace.non-computer,rec.video.satellite.tvro,rec.video.satellite.dbs,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,comp.sys.hp.hardware,alt.general,biz.next.newprod,alt.misc
Subject: Re: THIS "IS" GROUND FLOOR
Date: 10 May 1996 13:19:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4mvfpj$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Chuck Kohlenberg <[e-mail]> wrote:
>J.A.W. wrote:
>>
>> Business Owners & Entrepreneurs,
>>
>> Want a business that is interesting and on the cutting edge of
>> technology?  I love technology and the future is looking great
>> especially for the DBS industry.
>
><<BIG SNIP>>
>Advertising bullshit deleted...
>
>Can you say "AMWAY"??
>
>please go away!
>
>Chuck.....


Oh, but this is different! AMWAY with a WEB page.........



Jamie



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:19 1996
From: mjaver@solomon (Michael Javernick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Thunderbirds Coming Soon
Date: 13 May 1996 13:51:58 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4n7epu$[e-mail]>
Keywords: Thunderbirds

Greetings,

I have just gained access to this group and need some information.
I am sure this question has been asked and answered countless times within thi
s
group, so in advance, sorry.

Here in Colorado Springs one of the major events of May is the graduation
ceremonies of the Air Force Academy.  The Thunderbirds always show up, and
weather permitting, put on their air show.  Can anyone tell me what frequencie
s
they use?  Air-to-air, air-to-ground, and whatever else?

Thanks in advance.....

Mike ();
--
Hands of a Gazelle Enterprises


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:20 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Thunderbirds Coming Soon
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 16:50:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4nadsi$[e-mail]>
References: <4n7epu$[e-mail]>


>Here in Colorado Springs one of the major events of May is the graduation
>ceremonies of the Air Force Academy.  The Thunderbirds always show up, and
>weather permitting, put on their air show.  Can anyone tell me what frequenci
es
>they use?  Air-to-air, air-to-ground, and whatever else?

>Thanks in advance.....

Point your web browser to  http://www.grove.net/mttbirds.html
for a listing of the frequencies used at the air shows. I personally
saw the thunderbirds this past weekend at Mountain Home AFB, and
monitored the pilots at 141.850 (am)



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brad Farris)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Trade - PRO-43 + MR8100 for MR-8100
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 15:47:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4n7lhu$[e-mail]>

I've got a PRO-43 with the cellular mod done which works great, with
telescoping antenna and charger. :-)

I've also got a Uniden MR-8100 in pieces in a box which needs a couple
of ribbon cables to be put back in good working order. :-(

These are both great radios. The 8100 worked fine until I clumsily
peeled back a couple of foil conductors on the above-mentioned cables.
I've since lost the cables.  I'd trade both of them for a Uniden
MR-8100 in good shape and good working condition.

Please email me if you're interested.

Brad Farris
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nick Marsh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trade - PRO-43 + MR8100 for MR-8100
Date: 14 May 1996 12:09:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4n9t6f$[e-mail]>
References: <4n7lhu$[e-mail]>

In article <4n7lhu$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Brad Farris) says
:
>
>
>
>I've also got a Uniden MR-8100 in pieces in a box which needs a couple
>of ribbon cables to be put back in good working order. :-(
>
>These are both great radios. The 8100 worked fine until I clumsily
>peeled back a couple of foil conductors on the above-mentioned cables.
>I've since lost the cables.

Brad, care to price the Uniden 8100 "as-is"?

73

Nick
WB4SQI


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:23 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UHF antenna question
Date: Fri, 10 May 96 07:27:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4mv60l$[e-mail]>
References: <4mj6i4$[e-mail]>

In article <4mj6i4$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Raannddyy) wrote:
>
>I want to install a roof mount antenna on my vehicle that will recieve the
>460 to 490 mhz band. I am going to cut a cellular antenna to the proper
>specifications.   I think the correct length for the whip is about six
>inches, but can someone tell me the exact size it needs to be?
>
>thanks,
>
>randy

Geez, guys! Can't we just answer the question?!?!?

6 inches would put the resonant frequency around 468 MHz. 5.9 inches will put
you in the center of that spread (475 MHz). You should obtain reasonable
performance. Mount the antenna as close to the center of the roof as possible.

Keep the coax as short as you can, signal loss is high at UHF frequencies.

Matt


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Susan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Uniden 560xlt mobile scanner
Date: 10 May 1996 10:40:20 -0400
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4mvkgk$[e-mail]>


I have a 560XLT for sale, 16 channel mobile scanner.
Was an instore demo.  Originally $99

Send me serious offers only.  No box or manual, easy to program.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Uniden Battery Packs
Date: 14 May 1996 07:37:58 -0400
Message-ID: <4n9ram$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Richard Downs <[e-mail]>
writes:

>Has anyone come across a source for replacement battery packs other than
>NiCad?
>
>I am looking for packs that can be recharged whenever I want, or maybe
>AA packs. I get real tired of having to be so careful about charging the
>NiCads.
>
>Richard Downs
>[e-mail]

From what I hear about NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries, you don't
have to worry about memory effects, so you can partially discharge and
recharge without any problems. I think you still may have to worry about
over charging though. Unless the battery pack or the radio has circuitry
to prevent overcharging. I've heard you can purchase AA's in NiMH, but
haven't heard about any scanner battery packs (Uniden or otherwise) with
NiMH batts in them.

PKH


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Oliver)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WANTED: Fast Food Freq's for Dover, DE.
Date: 13 May 1996 21:57:55 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4n8b93$[e-mail]>

Hi, I am looking for Fast Food Frequencies for Dover, Delaware. We have a
lot of fast food chains around here but all the freq's that i enter do
not work, i would appreciate any help that you can give me.

Thanks,

JOHN OLIVER
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WANTED: Fast Food Freq's for Dover, DE.
Date: 14 May 1996 00:24:49 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4n8jsh$[e-mail]>
References: <4n8b93$[e-mail]>

John Oliver ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi, I am looking for Fast Food Frequencies for Dover, Delaware. We have a
: lot of fast food chains around here but all the freq's that i enter do
: not work, i would appreciate any help that you can give me.

: Thanks,

: JOHN OLIVER
: [e-mail]

Wow. Bob. I can't believe I got to this one before you. :)

John,

        I'm assuming you are using a handheld scanner.  You need to be less
than one mile(sometimes closer) to pick up anything from a fast food repeater.
They are typically very low power.

        No chains/locations necessarily share the same frequencies.  I've found two M
cDonald's 5 mins away that are on completely different freq's.  And I've
found a Taco Bell and a Wendy's three blocks away from each other using the
same freq's.  Who knows.

        Anyways, to save the newsgroup from the 800th post of the big list,
I'll mail you the recent updated list put together by a Bob Eisner with the
help of a few hobbyists.

Keith



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What scanner should I look for.?
Date: 18 May 1996 02:09:27 -0400
Message-ID: <4njpin$[e-mail]>
References: <4nfqiv$[e-mail]>

In article <4nfqiv$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:

>I would like to buy a good general use scanner but know almost nothing
>about them.  For instance, I would like the kind of scanner that will
>pick up emergency service broadcasts such as Police transmissions, but
>I have been told that many of these are not legal and therefore not
>available. Is this true?.  If not, what should I be looking for.? Some
>advice would sure be appreciated. I have an RV and would like to
>install one.
>Thanks Norm.

Scanners that pick up service broadcasts are not illegal. But it may be
illegal in your state to install one in a motor vehicle, or licensing may
be required.

Most Radio Shack and Uniden Bearcat scanners will meet your needs if
you're just interested in police/fire/emergency freqs. Even the low end
ones for $100 or so will do. You may want to find out if you have 800MHz
freqs in your area though. If so, you may need to go up to about $200 for
a scanner that covers the 800MHz band.

Most Radio Shacks have a list of local police/emergency freqs they'll give
you if you ask. If not, they carry "Police Call", a publication that lists
the freqs in your state, county, and city. Take a look at that to see what
freqs you'll need locally. It also contains many other freq ranges, such
as weather, air, marine, railroad, etc. As you look through this book, you
may find some freqs you didn't know about, and you may take an interest in
those too! Just make sure that the scanner you buy covers the freqs your
interested in!

Oh, and I wouldn't go asking the salesman at Shack too many questions!
It's a great place to buy stuff locally, but the only reliable source of
good information in that store is in the publications they sell! They are
salesman, not scanner or electronics experts!


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chuck Meyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What Was Sputnik's Freq?
Date: 12 May 1996 06:42:15 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n3naq$[e-mail]>

In article <4n3naq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jeffrey Scott
Kling) wrote:

> Hello All:
>
> Here's a question for some of the 'older' scanner people, and forgive me if
> this isn't the right group to post to, but it seemed natural...
>
> Does anyone remember what frequency the first satellite, Sputnik transmitted
> on? I would think it would be somewhere in the "VHF" area, perhaps between
> 100 mhz and maybe 200 mhz, this guess based on the year it was launched and
> the technology used at that time, and, I also believe, having help from the
> early amateur radio pioneers.
>
> Any guesses as to the freq???
>
> TIA,
>
> Jeff

There usedta be a Web page about this, but I couldn't find it tonite. I
think AMSAT had it... As I recall it said that Sputnik was somewhere
around 20-29 MHz. The page included a recording of the signal. A thin
plaintive peeep peeep peeep with both amplitude and frequency modulation.
Some of this modulation was caused by the tumbling of the satellite.
Hope this helps
-- Chuck


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nafana)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What Was Sputnik's Freq?
Date: 18 May 1996 08:57:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4nk3d5$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3naq$[e-mail]>

In article <4n3naq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Hello All:
>
>Here's a question for some of the 'older' scanner people, and forgive me if
>this isn't the right group to post to, but it seemed natural...
>
>Does anyone remember what frequency the first satellite, Sputnik transmitted
>on? I would think it would be somewhere in the "VHF" area, perhaps between
>100 mhz and maybe 200 mhz, this guess based on the year it was launched and
>the technology used at that time, and, I also believe, having help from the
>early amateur radio pioneers.
>
>Any guesses as to the freq???
>
>TIA,
>
>
>

 I don't remember the exact frequency but it was down in the short-wave band-
around 20-Mhz (or MC as it was in them days).  Everybody who had a shortwave
radio was trying to hear it.  I remember hearing its faint "beeping" on my
old Hallicrafers S20R.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WHATS BETTER:GROVE CD OR PERCON
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 11:19:09 -0500
Message-ID: <n9jig-0705961119090001@206.68.164.20>
References: <4ml2bb$[e-mail]>

In article <4ml2bb$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Kisso) wrote:

>> I was wondering who makes a better fcc cd database Grove or Percon. I
>> am mainly  going to be using this for uploading my AR 8000 with
>> Scan*Star. Dose Percon have mapping? Should I wait till june when
>> grove has their updated version out for 96 ( just checked with the a
>> few seconds ago) or go with Percon now?  Is Percon for windows? I know
>> the Grove is dos right?
>>
>>                                            Thank You

I can't speak about the Grove CD, since I have never used it, but I can
tell you a little about the Spectrum CD.  I like it a lot, it has the most
used fields (freq, call, city, county, state, long, lat, service, user,
etc) and a stand alone search program.  If you have the disk space and a
decent database program like FoxPro or dBase, you can design your own
searches.  Spectrum runs on Mac, Windows, Dos, or Windows 95.  I think it
will run on OS2, but I am not sure.

I am sorry I can't speak about the UL capabilities, as I don't currently
use them.  I am sure others will fill you in on this.

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] Sun May 19 14:09:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Golden Eagle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Which Cheek Book Has The 2006 Mods..5200 Channel Mod.
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 13:30:24 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Which Volume has the mods for the 2006?  I want to do the 5200 channel
mod.

Thanks




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:32 1996
From: Dan Prysby <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Which Discone is Better?
Date: 9 May 1996 13:26:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4msrpp$[e-mail]>
References: <4mo6vu$[e-mail]>

[e-mail]  (Marshall Blythe) wrote:
>
>I'm thinking about installing a discone antenna in my attic and I'm tyring to
>decide on either the Grove ANT-9 or the Radio Shack discone.

>

>Since low-band reception is important to me, I would need to have an antenna

>with a special center element for that band. The Grove antenna comes with thi
s
>but the Radio Shack antenna does not. I know that there must be a way to

I have the RS discone mounted in the attic with 30' of RG6U (75 ohm)
feeding an F connector outlet in the 2nd story bedroom.
Comparing it to the collapsible RS scanner antenna, it is better
at 800-900MHz for cellular but poorer at 50MHz for cordless.
I suspect the center element is the key to good 25-50MHz reception.
I have not experimented with adding one...hope someone has.

Dan Prysby



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:33 1996
From: Jack Daniel <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Why 800 MHz push?
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 11:57:18 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4l16fc$[e-mail]> <4l6ju3$[e-mail]> <4lb1bn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4m48do$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mh88k$[e-mail]>

Brian Humphrey wrote:
>
> Jack Daniel <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> >Brian,
> >
> >Unfortunately, this is not a simple subject....
> >....Thanks for your galant effort in educating the masses.
>
> Mr Daniel:
>
> Thank You, Sir. I am humbled to think that someone of your stature would
> be reading -  much less responding, to my raving diatrabe. The mere
> thought that persons such as yourself are participating in this Newsgroup
> is heartening.
>
> Please accept my sincere thanks for all that you have done over the years
> for us in the Public Safety sector.
>
> Brian Humphrey

Brian, You obviously have me confused with someone of importance!

Jack Daniel


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 14:09:33 1996
From: Jude <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB:  NON-cell modifiable PRO-43
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 10:02:51 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

A few days ago, I put up a post that I want to buy a modified PRO-43.
Well, I still do.  However, I also wish to look at the possibility of
purchasing a non-cell modifiable PRO-43.  If you have one that you'd
like to sell, please contact me at:

[e-mail]

Thanks in advance,
JUDE


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Aaron Mahnken)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re:800MHz trunked & AR 8000-Seattle area
Date: 19 May 1996 14:18:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4nnaip$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In message <[e-mail]> - [e-mail] (Bowie
Green)Fri, 17 May 1996 20:14:23 -0800 writes:

>I appreciate what the new technology will ultimately be able to do (voice
:>and images), but don't we have a right to listen? Maybe they could just
:>rebroadcast on some other freq as well as having all their new advances?

Personally, if I were running the agency I too would say why would the public
need to listen?  All they do is get in the way, or use it to keep from getting
caught in the crime.  Not to mention the ambulance chasers, and insurance
adjusters that just so happen to appear on the doorstep after the destruction.
 Also those tow truck drivers that hear the call and show up before the police
so they can ream the people to get them off the freeway.

Don't get me wrong, I'm with you, I'd hope they'd re-broadcast on another
frequency, but looking at it from their view, there's no reason for them to.
It'd be like asking them to tell us what went out on the MDT's.

:>All help appreciated! I just might be selling an AR 8000 if I can't listen
:>to the police any more ;(

If you decide to sell it let me know, I'd love an AR8000.





From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 9000xlt Modifications
Date: 19 May 1996 05:29:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4nmbkd$[e-mail]>
References: <4nm2r5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4nm2r5$[e-mail]>,
 <[e-mail]> wrote:

        >Does anyone know of any mods for the Uniden 9000xlt?
        > or does anyone have any new keypad tricks for this model?

That's a timely question.

My Scanner Equipment column in the June 1996 issue of
Monitoring Times magazine is devoted to tips and
modifications for the Uniden/Bearcat BC9000XLT.  MT should
arrive at subscribers' homes in about one week.  I don't know
when it will reach the newsstands.
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                        [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andrew Lin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR - 3000A Scanners
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 08:24:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4ns1u4$[e-mail]>
References: <4napp3$[e-mail]>

On Wed, 15 May 1996 19:17:30 GMT, [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy) wrote:

=>AOR AR-1000XLT Handheld Wideband Scanning Monitor.

    Hi This is  Andrew Lin send mail from Taiwan . I need AOR-3000A For PC use
Scanner program , But in Taiwan I find program is for NEC PC-98 use program. C
an't
use by IBM PC . So Who can help me to find this Program.
PS: I know in U.S.A have one Software The name is <Control Scanner for windows
 95>
Thanks!
Best 73
Andrew Lin - Taipei R.O.C
E-Mail : [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (shatter)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk
Subject: Re: AOR 1000XLT Modes
Date: 20 May 1996 22:35:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4nqs49$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4nkbp8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4no6a1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

S. John Rees ([e-mail]) wrote:
: And any other mods that would serve as enhancements would be of interest.

John... there is a hairy mod to make the 1000XLT programmable from a
computer and also controllable... it appeared in the WORLD SCANNER REPORT
Volume 4, Number 8... you can contact them at 619-578-9247 or email me
for a copy if really interested.

This mod is not for the timid!!

--
Chad
ke6ztc

-------

UC Davis - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Masters Program in Geotechnical/Environmental Engineering
[phone]



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:05 1996
From: oclouard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR8000 and computer
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 13:29:56 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

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Nicolas DRIN wrote:
>
> Does anyoone know how to connect the AR8000 to a computer? The CU-RS232 is
> not avalaible in France. Is it possible to realize this  interface ? and
> how?.
>
> Thank you for help

>Cette interface n'est t'elle pas disponible chez GES d'ici un ou deux
>mois?

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From: [e-mail] (Nicolas DRIN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR8000 and computer
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 10:23:16 +0100
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Does anyoone know how to connect the AR8000 to a computer? The CU-RS232 is
not avalaible in France. Is it possible to realize this  interface ? and
how?.

Thank you for help

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From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:06 1996
From: Andy Martin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR-2515
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 10:54:23 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I purchased an AOR AR-2515 several years ago.  I found the buttons were
cumbersome and the display lacked clarity except when viewed from
certain angles.  Anyway to make a long story short I put it in a cabinet
and bought a Regency.  Today I opened the cabinet and found the scanner.
 It works perfectly (no cellular blocking)and has the data cable,
transformer and instruction manuel (looks hand typed several spelling
and grammer mistakes).  Can anyone tell me a reasonable selling price
and is anyone interested??

Thanks!


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:09 1996
From: Vance Socci <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AR-3000 to AR-3000A Conversion
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 11:04:30 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hello all,

I'm looking for someone who can help me with a problem I'm
having in trying to upgrade my AR-3000 to an AR-3000A.

I have access to some AR-3000A CPU boards and had hoped that
I could replace my old CPU board in the 3000 with a new one
and get the added benefits inherent in the 3000A.

Turns out the board *almost* works, but something is wrong
in the power cycling. The scanner won't power on properly with
the 3000A board - but will come up and operate properly if
you press the hardware reset button on the CPU board. Of course,
all your memories are gone after doing that, so it isn't a practical
way of bringing the beast up.

So, undaunted and encouraged by the fact that the serial protocols
to the shift registers on the RF boards didn't seem to have changed,
I bought a rather nice but pricey service manual for the 3000A and
also verified with Ace Communications that none of the CPU board signals
had changed between the 3000 and the 3000A.

The "power switch" on the front of these radios is actually only
a signal to the processor. (That's why the radio continues to
run in sleep mode even after you turn the power switch off, btw).
I'm getting 5V to the proper pin on the CPU board when the power
switch is turned on, but the CPU won't send back the signal to
fire up the 9V power supply for the RF boards. I don't see what
it could be waiting for either: the only inputs to the CPU board
I know of from the RF board stack are 2 PLL lock signals and
the signal level. So, there's nothing for the CPU board to wait
for before it can go ahead and fire up the power supply and
initialize properly.

I've been assuming that the RS232 remote
stuff isn't the problem; I've been using the old one that
was originally in the AR3000. (The new one is a little different;
it has the remote on/off switch). I tried unplugging the connector
leading to the RS232 and it still acts the same way. I even tried
putting 5V on the pin that would normally have 5V when the remote
switch is turned on, but still no effect.

In an act of desperation, I applied 5V to the data *output* that
goes to the shift registers on the main board, and the CPU
did come up *without* being reset a few times! I haven't been able
to reproduce this behavior though . . . and I don't see how
the data output to the shift register should affect whether or
not the processor comes up.

I was thinking that perhaps they moved the pullup resistors from
the CPU board in the 3000 to the main board in the 3000A for the
serial or clock lines, but I still can't see why that would cause
the CPU not to come up . . .

Any help with this will be appreciated. If I can get this working,
my friend who has a pile of 3000A boards and cases and I can offer
upgrades to any of you 3000 owners with the resulting improvement
in radio performance. If not, its back to the old 3000.

Thanks!

--
  Vance Socci  N6FXE [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:10 1996
From: Philip Clark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Bandplan
Date: 20 May 1996 00:53:08 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4nofpk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> Wes Mangum, [e-mail] writes:
> Can the AOR AR8000 Bandplan and frequency coverage be changed using the
> computer interface?  If so what software do I need to perform these
> procedures?  I already have the computer interface cable and RCSS
> software.


Yes, you can. You dont need any special software, it can be done using
the "terminal" utility in Windows. I posted an article to the net a
little while
ago about how to do this.

Philip.


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bdir)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Package FOR SALE
Date: 20 May 1996 16:21:08 -0400
Message-ID: <4nqk7k$[e-mail]>
References: <3199f761.4949058@news>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bdir)

Would you consider trading for credit card numbers and info, with each
card having a $5000 min. on it?


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:12 1996
From: "S. John Rees" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Australian Federal Police Codes - Still Looking
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 20:45:29 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Does anyone have the codes for the AFP?

I would appreciate your email's


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:12 1996
From: Ray J Berry <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC2026 mem loss
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 22:52:13 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone know of a way to reprogram the built in memory of the WX and
AIR bands on the BC2026 scanner  - short of sending in to Uniden - have a
unit that has lost the built in search frequencies in these two  bands
the POLICE-FIRE-MARINE pre-programmed frequency search still work fine
Thought maybe there was a way to reprogram with keyboard entries or is it
a chip that will need to be replaced??

Thanks RB


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:14 1996
From: Phil Smalley <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BCT-7 with "CHP DETECTOR"? Anyone try it yet?
Date: 19 May 1996 17:45:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4nofad$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Jeff Mathia <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Golden Eagle wrote:
>>
>> I just saw the new BCT-7 with warning light that flashes when CHP use
>> the radio (I guess it monitors the repeater freqs from the trunks of
>> the car and aircraft as well...so it claims.
>>
>> I can get it for $199.00.  Anyone try out this 100 channel scanner?
>> New audio stuff supposedly..don't know how true that claim is either?
>>
>> A review would be nice.
>>
>> 100CPS scan rate..so it says
>> Looks real nice but does it work well?
>>
>> Also..it gets 800mhz..is their a cellular mod that can be done on this
>> radio.  I would never do it because it is illegal but it would be nice
>> to know what they covered when building the radio.
>>
>> Thanks!
>I have tried this unit, Don't waste your money. Poor audio, no
>sensitivity and many false alarms. If you get one make sure uyou can
>return it.
>
>Jeff

FYI:

If you want a "CHP detector", chances are you already own one. I have
saved myself many a court appearance in the Golden State by listening to
154.9050 mhz as I drive. When the signal is loud and clear, you can bet
the rent you are within 1/4 mile of a CHP unit. Works especially well in
urban areas where there is a lot of radio traffic.

Later,
-Phil



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve King)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BCT-7 with "CHP DETECTOR"? Anyone try it yet?
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 01:30:54 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Bill Crocker <[e-mail]> wrote:

>p.s.  It is perfectly legal for you to modify any and all of your scanners
>to receive cellular communications.  And it is perfectly legal for you to
>own scanners that are capable of receiving cellular communications.  You
>can buy and sell all the cellular capable scanners you want.
>
>It is illegal to import or manufacture them.  It is illegal to listen to
>cellular communications.

Of course, as we all know, the day the law was passed, everyone who
had a cellular-capable scanner immediately STOPPED listening to those
freqs, and all discussions on opening up the cellular receive is for
PURELY educational use only.  Right? hehehe ;-)

Steve


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:16 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Canada ~ The CSIS Mission...
Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 20:06:03 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ wrote:

>         Canadian Security Intelligence Service,  MISSION
>
> The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) operates pursuant to
> the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act.
>
> CSIS collects, analyzes and retains information and intelligence
> respecting activities that may on reasonable grounds be suspected of
> constituting threats to the security of Canada, and reports to and
> advises the Government of Canada in relation to these matters.

> ______________
> Still asking for known good  CSIS  frequencies!
>
> 73's
> Uncle T.
> WA6IGJ

        Aren't you even READING any of the stuff you're posting???

        Do you honestly think that Canada's version of CIA or NSA is
going to have a set of conventional analog frequencies that anyone with
a simple scanner can monitor?


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:17 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Ben Chambers)
Subject: cell phone and Yaesu FT-530
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 16:58:10 -0500

Hi,

I have a Yaesu FT-530 ham radio and have modified it so that it can
receive 800 Mhz. A friend of mine has the same radio and can receive cell
phone transmissions on it, but mine does not seem to work for this. We've
gone over our settings and can't seem to figure out why mine won't do the
receiving. Anyone with an FT-530 who has some experience and maybe some
suggestions? Thanks a lot. (please email any answers)

-Ben Chambers

________________________________________________

<Ben Chambers> <[e-mail]>

PGP block, Info, Random thoguhts and much more available at:
http://www.conknet.com/~b_chambers



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:17 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: cell phone and Yaesu FT-530
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 23:29:08 -0400
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Ben Chambers <[e-mail]>

Ben Chambers wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a Yaesu FT-530 ham radio and have modified it so that it can
> receive 800 Mhz. A friend of mine has the same radio and can receive cell
> phone transmissions on it, but mine does not seem to work for this. We've
> gone over our settings and can't seem to figure out why mine won't do the
> receiving. Anyone with an FT-530 who has some experience and maybe some
> suggestions? Thanks a lot. (please email any answers)
>
> -Ben Chambers
>
> ________________________________________________
>
> <Ben Chambers> <[e-mail]>
>
> PGP block, Info, Random thoguhts and much more available at:
> http://www.conknet.com/~b_chambers

If you can, check the date of manufacture.  If his serial number is
below yours, it may have been manufactured before April 1994, and yours
after.  Looking through the mod sheets, there were 3 different versions.
'73 de JIM N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marty Jonas)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Computer Interferrence
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 02:15:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4njbqf$[e-mail]>

I have my scanner (Pro-46) about 3 feet away from the computer and I
am getting interferrence on 155.595.

It would stop if I hold onto the antenna.

Any help?


Marty



[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (ScanDog99)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re:Dave Stark
Date: 20 May 1996 20:47:49 -0400
Message-ID: <4nr3rl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ScanDog99)

First off, I am not Jim Sutton, nor have I ever met the man. Your book
stunk because you missed some of the most basic frequencies in Western New
York and their usage.  I'd provide you with a detailed list but even at 45
wpm I would rack up a sizeable AOL bill should I decide to do it while on
line.

Second, I know the story about you forcing Sutton to take his book off the
market . Some nice guy you are!  The proceeds from his book were going to
support a Christian youth group that Jim is involved in.  Gee, how much of
the profits from your book went to charity?

Quite honestly, I would hope Scanner Master would see your book for the
dog it is and discontinue it!  Anyone who bought it should be given a
refund.  I still maintain that Sutton's book makes yours look like a sick
joke.


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Oleg Melnikov)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Discriminator output in AR-8000
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 17:52:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4nie6i$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hi 8K folk,

Does anybody know where discriminator output in AR-8000 is located ?
I have found 5 connectors on PCB. And I heared that discriminator
output is located on one of them.
Need diagram or detaild explanation how to find it(output).

Thanks in advance.
Best regards.



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:21 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Does this happen to anyone else?
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 17:25:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4nqa93$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:

>It seems that whenever I'm searching a frequency range for some new active
>freqs. this always happens... Let's say I'm searching 165-166 mhz for instanc
e,
>I'm sitting by the scanner but get nothing. As soon as I walk away, I hear a
>contact, rush over to the radio, but it's over. I sit there and stare at it
>for ten min. but nothing, nothing, nothing. God forbid I should have to step
>down to the basement for a quick moment, I'll hear the thing squaking like
>crazy up above, but of course once I return it's silence again. I'm beginning
>to feel like there is some kind of conspiricy going on here! Is there any
>name for this phenomenon? Does it strike anyone else?
>No, I'm not set up for a computer interface, so I can't solve my problem that
>way. Guess I'll just have to try to cope as best I can :)
>Phil

        This may not be the answer for everyone, but I have set up my scanner
to search, and the set up my video camera to watch the display and
record the audio. Only works for a couple of hours at a time, but it
resolved that problem for me.



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (KC5KTO)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Does this happen to anyone else?
Date: 20 May 1996 17:13:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4nq98k$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4nl5l0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

b w edginton ([e-mail]) wrote:
: On 18 May 1996 18:41:36 GMT, [e-mail] (Bob Parnass,
: AJ9S) wrote:
[Many good ideas from Bob Parnass deleted for brevity]
: All excellent advice. But it still does not tell him which freq was
: active.
: Brian

Well, I suppose he could point a camcorder at his scanner and attach the
camcorder video out to one of those 900MHz video system extenders.  Then
he could walk around the house with the extender's receiver duct-taped
(well, I prefer velcro) to a 2" LCD portable TV!!!

--
| T.J. Harrell III   NRA   KC5KTO     [e-mail] |   _\|   /\  |/_
| KC5KTO's Radio Page (scanning, amateur radio, etc.):  |      \ /  \ /
|       http://www.zianet.com/kc5kto/scanner.html       |       /    \
| * Opinions not those of NMSU ARC or Business Office * |      /______\


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:23 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Does this happen to anyone else?
Date: 17 MAY 96 22:10:46 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

It seems that whenever I'm searching a frequency range for some new active
freqs. this always happens... Let's say I'm searching 165-166 mhz for instance
,
I'm sitting by the scanner but get nothing. As soon as I walk away, I hear a
contact, rush over to the radio, but it's over. I sit there and stare at it
for ten min. but nothing, nothing, nothing. God forbid I should have to step
down to the basement for a quick moment, I'll hear the thing squaking like
crazy up above, but of course once I return it's silence again. I'm beginning
to feel like there is some kind of conspiricy going on here! Is there any
name for this phenomenon? Does it strike anyone else?
No, I'm not set up for a computer interface, so I can't solve my problem that
way. Guess I'll just have to try to cope as best I can :)
Phil


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:23 1996
From: Shane Higgenbotham <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: European CPU for PRO-2042
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 11:49:33 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

> Assuming costs are the same as the PRO-2035, PRO-26 CPU's etc you will
> be looking at about $50/$60.
> Where can the European CPU's for the PRO-2035 be purchased at...here in
the USA?

Shane


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (J Mapes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: F.S. - BC560 - & - BC9000XLT W/TONE BOARD
Date: 20 May 1996 02:37:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4nolso$[e-mail]>

FOR SALE ....UNIDEN BC-560 GOOD CONDITION $50 ....
ALSO FOR SALE UNIDEN BC9000XLT WITH TONE BOARD GOOD CONDITION.. $375....
CALL CHRIS .. CENTRAL WI..[phone] IF IM NOT HOME LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE

ANSWERING MACHINE OR LEAVE E-MAIL WITH [e-mail] ..THANKS



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff 352)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: F.S. Icom R 100 No Blocks
Date: 22 May 1996 12:12:21 -0400
Message-ID: <4nved5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Jeff 352)

For sale Icom R 100 No cell blocks, mint condition , inc.
external speaker, and power supply.  100Khz.-1856Mhz.
No gaps. AM, NFM, WFM. selectable bandwidth 1-25 Khz
bargraph s-meter.  Reply via return e-mail.


Jeff


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Fast food listening IS fun. anyone have scanstar files for my AR8K
Date: 17 May 1996 15:33:15 -0400
Message-ID: <4nik9r$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)

AFTER READING ALL THE POSTING ABOUT FAST FOOD LISTENING, I TRIED IT.
IMANAGED TO HIT ON A FREQ. THAT APPARENTLY IS USED ONLY FOR INTERNAL
PURPOSES. I HATE TYPING IN FREQ'S IF ANYONE HAS A DISKFILE W/THESE FREQ'S
I WOULD LIKE IT PLEASE.

                                                             TONY
813-790-6012


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (G.M. Alf)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FCC Creates New CB Service (FRS) in 462 MHz Band
Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 22:35:49 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4njgnd$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Gary Pearce) wrote:

>
>                FCC Creates New CB on 460 MHz Band
>
>                                                       by Gary Pearce KN4AQ
>
>The FCC has created a new Citizens Band service in the 460 MHz band.  It's
>called the Family Radio Service (FRS), and is designed to be an unlicensed,
>"Very Short Distance Two-way Voice Radio Service."  The FCC Report and
>Order creating the service was released May 15th, and will become effective
>sometime in June (30 days after publication if the Federal Register).

Radio Shack finally got its family band.  Good thing.  Most
salespeople at the Radio Shacks I've been into have been telling
customers for years that the GMRS handhelds they sell don't need to be
licensed.

Mike



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert L. Morrison)
Newsgroups: dfw.forsale,rec.radio.amateur.swap,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS RS Pro 2006 and ICOM 735 HF Station
Date: 20 May 1996 00:13:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4nodf9$[e-mail]>

RS Pro 2006, like new except for slightly bent antenna. Original box and
manual. Best offer over $325.00 + shipping. Low time, approx 3 yrs. old.

ICOM 735 HF Station 80-160 Meters WARC, Mars/CAP ready, plus HF receive.
P-55 Power Supply, AT-150 Antenna Tuner, Sm-6 Desk Mike, Hand Mike, 500 HZ CW
Filter, Built in Electronic Keyer, Bencher Paddles, and Dipole Antenna. Boxes
and Manuals. Excellent condition. Approx 8 yrs. old.
$1,250.00 or best reasonable offer plus shipping.
Original owner on both units.
Offer expires 12 Noon 25 May, 1996. Please E-mail response.
Thanks,
Bob Morrison





From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:29 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 07:08:55 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4n395v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4n7jhv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4nqta2$[e-mail]>

On 20 May 1996, Soren Ragsdale wrote:

> Is it possible to order a GSM phone in the U.S?  If I do, will it actually
> work or is there some fundamental difference between european and U.S.
> phone lines/plugs?

No, the US equivilant to GSM is the new PCS system. It is going to use a
GSM based algorythm and is up around 1.8 GHz whereas GSM is around 900MHz.


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:30 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Heading off to Disneyland
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 19:09:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4nqfkg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4no1p7$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (PKHARTLEY) wrote:

>In article <[e-mail]>, Andrew <[e-mail]>
>writes:

>>>
>>> Hope you read the post from the guy who got kicked out of Universal
>>> Studios!
>>>
>>> Don't be too obvious about listening in!
>>>
>>> PKH
>>
>>No, what happened???

>He didn't elaborate. He just said he was listening to some of the
>employees on the scanner while at Universal Studios, and a security guard
>kicked him out because of it. Read the "NE1 get in trouble for scaning??"
>thread to see his post and subsequent comments.

>PKH

I scan at Disneyland frequently and have never had problems.  Keep the
volume down (or better yet, use an earpiece) and don't draw attention
to yourself.  Transmitting (I'm a ham) is a different story, and I
don't recommend it.



*******************************************************************
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] Wed May 22 19:02:31 1996
From: Jason <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Help on 760xlt MODIFY
Date: 20 May 1996 15:29:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4nq359$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know how to, or if the 760xlt can be modified to pick up
the cell phone range? Or point me in a direction that might tell me?


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (John P. Vassel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CLEAR A MEMORY TO 000.000 ON A 200XLT?
Date: 17 May 1996 19:35:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4niket$[e-mail]>
References: <4l0chc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (John P. Vassel)


In a previous article, [e-mail] (Gary Pearce) says:

>enet
>From: [e-mail] (Gary Pearce)
>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
>Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CLEAR A MEMORY TO 000.000 ON A 200XLT?
>Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 14:58:38 GMT
>Organization: Vnet Internet Access, Charlotte, NC - [e-mail]
>Lines: 18
>Message-ID: <4l0chc$[e-mail]>
>References: <[e-mail]>
>NNTP-Posting-Host: 166.82.249.108
>X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82
>
>[e-mail] wrote:
>
>>Hi All
>
>
>>How do you reset a memory channel to 000.000 on a 200XLT?
>>Can you only overwrite it with another freq?
>
>
>>                                          Ken
>
>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.
>
>Gary KN4AQ
>
>
>

--
If it weren't for differences of opinions, it would be pretty boring
around here. :)


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:33 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: Beeker Bunson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Images and the SportCat
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 02:05:55 GMT

Can someone please explain "images" to me.  I have been told
that it's like recieving something 20 someodd mHz above the real
freq...?

if this is true, is it also true that it only works in certain radios?
why?  does it work in the Sportcat (Uniden SC150)?

also, are there ANY mod's for the sportcat?  I'm thinking of buying one
(actually, i;m almost set on it), and don't plan on modifying it (b/c
i'd probably brake it) but it like to know what it CAN do.

please reply via e-mail AND post if possible.

--Adam


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:34 1996
From: Phil Smalley <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Images and the SportCat
Date: 19 May 1996 18:12:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4nogt1$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Beeker Bunson <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Can someone please explain "images" to me.  I have been told
>that it's like recieving something 20 someodd mHz above the real
>freq...?
>
>if this is true, is it also true that it only works in certain radios?
>why?  does it work in the Sportcat (Uniden SC150)?
>
>also, are there ANY mod's for the sportcat?  I'm thinking of buying one
>(actually, i;m almost set on it), and don't plan on modifying it (b/c
>i'd probably brake it) but it like to know what it CAN do.
>
>please reply via e-mail AND post if possible.
>
>--Adam

Adam,

Dont know about the SC150, but here goes "images 101":

Most scanners use a dual conversion method to tune frequencies. A local
oscillator(LO) is tuned to the desired frequency, minus the intermediate
frequency(IF),usually 10.7 mhz. The scanner then mixes the LO with the IF
to produce 4 seperate harmonic frequencies, one of which is the IF. The
scanner circuitry then amplifies the IF only. This is the first
conversion. The scanner then feeds the IF to a second IF, usually 455khz
or so, completing the second conversion. This allows the scanner to pick
up just your desired frequency among the thousands of signals coming in.
There's more involved than that, but this is all you really need to know
to understand where the image comes from. The key is the IF.

Now, lets use an example, which I have shamelessly stolen from Police
Call. If you tune the scanner to 474.4000 and that scanners' IF is 10.7,
the LO is set to 463.7000. A strong signal from 453.0000 will get thru the
filters in the scanner and also mix with the LO to produce 10.7, our IF:
463.7000 - 453.0000 is 10.7. Then our poor confused IF is amplified as
usual and the "image" is born.

If you notice, the image of 453.0000 is exactly 21.4 mhz higher -
474.4000. In any dual conversion scanner, you can tune an image by adding
2 x IF to the frequency.(2 x 10.7 = 21.4) The owners manual of your
scanner will tell you what the IF is.

Hope this helps, I tend to ramble on sometimes.

Later,
-Phil





From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:35 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indy 500 Frequencies
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 12:35:42 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

On Fri, 17 May 1996, Ed Pickard wrote:

> If you are attending the Indy 500 and need racing frequencies, go to
>  the Indy FanFest. Racing Radios has a booth set up where they are
> selling scanners, accessories and frequency lists.


Or get them on my page for free on my page:

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



==============================================================================
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] Wed May 22 19:02:36 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.autos.sport.indy,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indy Frequencies??
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 06:42:07 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nu83a$[e-mail]>

On 22 May 1996, Bill Delveaux wrote:

> Anyone have the frquencies??



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


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:36 1996
From: Porchnoy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Info on New Desk Antenna
Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 23:21:04 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nndot$[e-mail]>

Paul Hancock wrote:
>
> I'm looking for info on an antenna that was reviewed in the April
> Monitoring Times.  It is called the Sky Scan Desk 1300 and the article
> claims its performance is equal to or better than a disconne.  All
> this from an antenna that is 3 ft tall and sits on your desk.  The
> only problem is it is only available from the U.K.  The article gave a
> phone number and fax number of SRP Trading Co. in the U.K. but the
> numbers don't seem to be correct.
>
> Anyone using this antenna and if so can you provide info on where you
> ordered it from.It doesn't exist. It was an April-Fools joke.


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:38 1996
From: Mike Mayer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legality of owning a Modified Scanner.
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 12:45:17 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ngftf$[e-mail]>

Jason Miles wrote:
>

> In the United States,
> owning

False.

> installing

False.

> posessing

False.

> selling

False, unless you are a retailer, importer, or manufacturer of new
scanners that are not cell-blocked, and for sale in the U.S.

> obtaining

False.

> accepting

False.

>buying

False.

> etc. a modified scanning receiver is
> contrary to law.

False, unless the "etc." includes LISTENING to cellular and cordless
phone calls, in which case it is true.

As far as the consumer is concerned, the ONLY illegal act in regards
to scanners is listening to cellular and cordless phone calls.

> In frosty Canada, here, anything goes.

...except knowledge of U.S. scanner laws.

> Move north eh?

To listen to cellular and cordless with impunity and do some terrific
fishing?  Done deal!

Mike

--
v^v^v^v^v Catch the PV-WAVE! Where It's @: http://www.vni.com ^v^v^v^v
Mike Mayer, Senior Technical Support Engineer    [e-mail]
Visual Numerics, Inc. 32915 Aurora Rd. Suite 160  Solon, OH 44139  USA
Human: 216-248-4900       Fax: [phone]       Amateur Radio KB8RJO
v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v  GOOD * CHEAP * QUICK  (Pick any two)  v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (David W Martin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: MODS for PRO 2026
Date: 21 May 1996 15:56:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4nsp3v$[e-mail]>

All:

Radiop Shack currently has their Pro 2026 for sale for only
$150 can it be modified for anythign?




From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ian Richardson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NE1 get in trouble for scaning??
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 17:02:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nguo6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (phreex) wrote:

>I got kicked out of Universal Studios for scaning in on there freq's Can they

>do this??, what are your rights as a scanner??
>
I would think so, you were on their property, scanning on freq's that
they own.  If you had been in your car off of their lot then that is
another story, or even in your home.  But inside their studios would
not be a good place to be scanning for freq's that they use.

Ian


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NE1 get in trouble for scaning??
Date: 20 May 1996 19:03:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4nqflp$[e-mail]>
References: <4nguo6$[e-mail]>

phreex ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I got kicked out of Universal Studios for scaning in on there freq's Can the
y
: do this??, what are your rights as a scanner??

        This is an outrage.  I would be totally upset had it been me. This
is a perfect example of fearing something that you do not understand.  Too
often organizations don't understand technology, and tend to lash out the
second they feel 'something suspicious' is going on.  The government/police
is the same way.  Take action first, ask questions later.

        Yes, I understand private property is private property.  Rules must
be posted.  I highly doubt there was any 'no scanning' signs posted. I
could understand management questioning a person as to what they are doing
and even asking a person to put it away/back in car/etc But removal from
a park is outrageous.

        It's a shame that we need to 'wear baggy shirts', and 'use a earpiece'
or 'wear a light jacket' while we conduct ourselves in a LEGAL MORAL AND
HARMLESS activity.  It's funny how security guards/police have time to
bother law-abiding citizens, but are 'limited by manpower' when it comes
to the war on drugs.  Give me a break.

Keith



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony A. Robinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NE1 get in trouble for scaning??
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 18:47:29 GMT
Message-ID: <319cc962.1187401052@newsvr>
References: <4nguo6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Fri, 17 May 1996 17:02:00 GMT, [e-mail] (Ian
Richardson) wrote:

>[e-mail] (phreex) wrote:
>
>>I got kicked out of Universal Studios for scaning in on there freq's Can the
y
>>do this??, what are your rights as a scanner??
>>
>I would think so, you were on their property, scanning on freq's that
>they own.

"Freqs that they *own*"? I thought that all freqs were licensed out by
the FCC! Did this change?

> If you had been in your car off of their lot then that is
>another story, or even in your home.  But inside their studios would
>not be a good place to be scanning for freq's that they use.

Sounds like one needs to work on being less obvious...


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


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:43 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NE1 get in trouble for scaning??
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 14:37:18 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nguo6$[e-mail]> <4nqflp$[e-mail]>


:>phreex ([e-mail]) wrote:
:>: I got kicked out of Universal Studios for scaning in on there freq's Can t
hey
:>: do this??, what are your rights as a scanner??

I have been harassed at Air Shows, by half assed "security" people...
Just because I had 3 radios and a frequency counter, and a notebook,
Shouldn't make me any more suspicious than the family man with wife and kids i
n
tow..who have a scanner too, but haven't a clue what to do with it.

There was a Supreme Court case a few years ago about shopping malls being
considered "public places" when it comes to scanners. They ARE public and
privacy of the security guards or anyone else using a transmitter, is not
guaranteed any privacy.

Whether or not Universal Studios likes it or not, is a moot point now..I hope
you got your money back.

Frequencies are public domain, no one "owns" a frequency. The only ones we are
not "supposed" to listen to are encrypted, cellular, or cordless conversations
.

If  you get questioned as to "what are you doing" you had better be prepared t
o
tell them..and don't be intimidated.

You can always file a 'false arrest' charge or harassment charges or both..but
that costs you money.

People fear what they don't understand, if you have to educate them "on the
spot" DO IT!

A lot more good has than harm has been done by scanner owners.

I have been in casinos with a frequency counter and not been "caught", but the
y
do have signs that state you must "check all electronic equipment at the door"
.
So it's me who's taking the risk..( you can hear just as much outside the
building anyway).

Good Luck

stealth1



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: NEED FREQ'S USED IN COURT COMPLEXES IN TAMPA FL. AREA
Date: 17 May 1996 15:35:36 -0400
Message-ID: <4nike8$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ATocco8586)

WHAT FREQ'S DO THE BALIFF'S USE TO TALK TO EACH OTHER?

  WOULD LIKE 49TH ST COURT COMPLEX FREQ'S  (CLEARWATER FL.)

   AND THE COURTHOUSE ON TWIGGS ST IN TAMPA.

                                                        TONY 813-790-6012


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (David W Martin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need Scanner Advice
Date: 21 May 1996 02:13:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4nr8t1$[e-mail]>

All:

When did Radio Shack start making scanners that the
current listed cellular mods would not work with?

Are there any particular favored Radio Shack scanners
to find? Handheld and/or base/mobile?

I've sought advice from several local people I know
but because our schedules are so different I cannot
get the info I need from them and have tried
often with no luck. So I am once again casting out
to the net for this info! :-)

Thanks!



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Daniel Hutchinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Opto Scout
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 14:40:57 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n7g1i$[e-mail]> <4n9n7i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Wed, 15 May 1996 09:14:48 GMT, [e-mail] (Steve Work) wrote:

>Isn't the Scout itself cellular-blocked?  I thought I saw ads in some
>scanner mag offering to "modify" it?

No, the Scout is wide open.  The Xplorer has the audio blocked in the cellular
frequency ranges (per Optoelectronics support personnel).  Plus the Xplorer wi
ll
not accept audio from another radio for decoding purposes. :(  Makes one
seriously consider a Scout/ASP104/440 combination but the cost is a killer.

Later...  Hutch

---------------------------------------------
Daniel Hutchinson ([e-mail])
West Plains, MO  *** Heart of the Ozarks
---------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Patrick Nowlan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: opto scout reaction tune
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 00:43:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4nof7p$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (keith evans) wrote:

>Can anyone please send me the directions to modify my
>ar 8000 to allow reaction tuning from the side of the scanner
>with the rca adapter.  What is the word on how well this system
>works with the opto scout frequency reader.  Take care.   Keith.
Buy the scout (I have one) It has pictures in it that show how to do
it (it's very easy two wires)



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Phone Suggestion
Date: 20 May 1996 14:07:45 -0400
Message-ID: <4nqcdh$[e-mail]>
References: <4nq8p6$[e-mail]>

In article <4nq8p6$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:

>       I have the Tropez Platinum 200, which is a DSS 2 line cordless
phone
>WITH built in caller ID! (the only 2-line cordless with caller ID that
>I could find anywhere!) Works great, sounds great too. went 9 houses
>down the block before it lost range with the base. Trying my damnest
>with my Pro-2006, I could not eavesdrop on myself.
>
>       Purchased from DAMARK for about $299. Well worth the price of
>admission.
>
>       Purchased the phone from Damark
>>The tropez 900 Mhz phone is a good choice. Plenty of range, no distorion

>>for a decent price. Its about $169 if you look around. It is made by
>>VTECH and they are on the web. Use a search engine.....enjoy
>>Scott
>
>
>
>
>

Well, a guy in this newsgroup says he's got something to pick up the
Tropez phones now. Said it would be about $100. He said he still hasn't
figured out the ESCORT phones though.


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:48 1996
From: John Caban <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO 2030 modification
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 18:16:49 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have the information for the mods on the cellular freq.s
for the Radio Shack Pro 2030. Thank You.


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (WalterTA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2006 Diodes
Date: 20 May 1996 11:59:29 -0400
Message-ID: <4nq4t1$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (WalterTA)


Would it be possible for some kind person to either post or e-mail me
details of what each of those D50* diodes does.

I've just picked up a used one (not modified)  and wondered what each one
does ?

Thanks in advance.
WTA


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:50 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: PRO-2006 Diodes
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 23:36:03 -0400
References: <4nq4t1$[e-mail]>
To: WalterTA <[e-mail]>

WalterTA wrote:
>
> Would it be possible for some kind person to either post or e-mail me
> details of what each of those D50* diodes does.
>
> I've just picked up a used one (not modified)  and wondered what each one
> does ?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> WTA

Speaking about the two diodes behind "3" on the keypad inside the unit,
one opens up the cellular band, the other will increase the scan speed.
 Don't remember which one.
'73 de JIM



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:51 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Q: Where is Cell sniffer software for PC's???
Date: 20 May 1996 22:08:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4nqqgr$[e-mail]>
References: <4n672o$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] () wrote:
>
>
> ... the kind that plugs into your pc and listens to a scanner to get all the
 important cell info ...
> thankx
> .0

Drop me a email if you still need it.



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:51 1996
From: Joseph Cardani <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Question re: New Jersey State Police Unit Identifiers
Date: 21 May 1996 14:13:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4nsj37$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know who H-1, A-1, and C-1 are? I believe they are high ranking co
mmanders
but I am not sure of their rank. Are there any others?

Thanks

Joe Cardani



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Hartsell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: San Diego/Balloons
Date: Sun, 19 May 96 05:22:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4nmb79$[e-mail]>

Would anybody in the San Diego area know the frequency that the hot air
balloons use when they take off in the evening ?

-------------------------------------------
John Hartsell  Encinitas, Ca. USA
       [e-mail]
--------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (John M. Vogel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Saw (and heard) Air Force One today
Date: 18 May 1996 23:32:05 -0700
Message-ID: <4nmf95$[e-mail]>
References: <4nio3v$[e-mail]> <4njb4l$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
: Is AF One still coming in at 407.850 & 415.700 during airport approach?

Dunno.  I was listening in on the tower frequency (118.5/120.05 for St.
Louis).

John
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (John M. Vogel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Saw (and heard) Air Force One today
Date: 17 May 1996 13:38:23 -0700
Message-ID: <4nio3v$[e-mail]>

[ Article crossposted from rec.aviation.misc ]
[ Author was John M. Vogel ]
[ Posted on 17 May 1996 13:35:27 -0700 ]

Today at Lambert-St. Louis International.  I took my scanner along and sat
in the viewing area just west of runways 12R&L.  First hint was something
like "TWA XXX, you won't be able to make it out in time;  continue holding
your position.  You know what's coming.  Expect a delay of 10 minutes".  I
counted six aircraft holding short of 12R.  Pretty soon Air Force One was
visible; quite pretty.  Then "St. Louis Tower, Air Force One has visual",
"Air Force One, winds 15 at 190, cleared to land 12 left".  Nice
touchdown.  Then AF1 sat stopped on the runway for several minutes before
it headed north toward the McDonnell-Douglas complex.

Someone by the callsign of North American 91 was kind of hot about the
hold - they wanted servicing and catering or something.

Oh, one of the helicopters' callsigns is 'Nighthawk' - The President was
flown to a local high school shortly after he landed.

Glad I was there :)

John
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner thru your car radio
Date: 17 May 1996 18:38:40 -0400
Message-ID: <4niv5g$[e-mail]>
References: <4nhof9$[e-mail]>

In article <4nhof9$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(MySonsCool) writes:

>>Wrong..... I also have one of these. They DO transmit FM.  They do
>>a pretty good job, also.  The do have very minimal range, though.
>>That is to my outside fron antenna on my Ford van.  I bought it
>>beause when I installed a CD player, I had no way to play back
>>micro-cassettes, etc.  I USED to use one of the cassette-looking
>>attachments on my old AM/FM/Cassette in-dash to play
>>micro-cassettes and my scanner.  Te FM transmitter works pretty
>>well, but it is very low-power.
>
>So you are saying that the cassette inserts that have a cable to plug
into
>your audio on your CD player/scanner are transmitters?  How come on my
>stereo (and most I've seen) when you insert the tape, the tape player
>starts playing and you get the sound from the CD player.  Never had my
>radio, or any I've seen with one of these been in fm-radio mode while
>listening to these.  Or are you talking about somthing diffrent, I have
>also used trunk CD-changers that have a low power FM-transmitter to relay
>the audio to your stereo.
>
>I think that you just mis-understood what I meant ;)
>
>
>

Yeah, and you misunderstood what I meant! Read the original post! I
recommended using a cassette adapter, and then asked the guy what the
range was on his FM "sound feeder"!

I NEVER said the cassette adapter was a transmitter!

PKH


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:58 1996
From: E G <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Scout 40 WANTED...
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 14:38:37 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Send me info if you have an Optoelectronics Scout 40 for sale...

And I have 2 RS 2005's and a Pro 37 and want all the Interfaceing

add-ons...

email please...

EG.....


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:02:59 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: State Police/Highway Patrol?
Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 20:12:44 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4njldm$[e-mail]>

ScanDog99 wrote:
>
> Can Mr. Stark explain why he can maintain a decent web site but his
> Upstate NY Scanner Guide stunk to high heaven?  That book had more holes
> (missing frequencies and information) in it than a truckload of swiss
> cheese.  Jim Sutton's homebrew book kicked the Upstate Guide's rear end.

        Well, Jim (probably your real name) do you remember being forced
to remove your homebrew guide from store shelves a couple of years back
in order to avoid prosecution under USCA Title 17 (Federal Copyright
Act)???

        And if you're not actually Jim Sutton hiding behind another
AoHell stage name, why don't you ask him about that little factoid, eh?

[apologies to everyone else, but the truth will out]


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:00 1996
From: Les Wilson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: State Police/Highway Patrol?
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 03:31:15 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4njldm$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: D Stark <[e-mail]>

D Stark wrote:
>
> ScanDog99 wrote:
> >
> > Can Mr. Stark explain why he can maintain a decent web site but his
> > Upstate NY Scanner Guide stunk to high heaven?  That book had more holes
> > (missing frequencies and information) in it than a truckload of swiss
> > cheese.  Jim Sutton's homebrew book kicked the Upstate Guide's rear end.

In Mr. Stark's defense -- _every_ scanner book out there (I have 'em all!) has
 holes in it.  Police Call has
'em because they only publish current FCC data (expired licensee's are not inc
luded even though they may still
be transmitting).  Stark's book, from what I know, is mostly a collection of v
erified listening reports, reader
contributions, past listings circulating out there, etc...  However, it is _th
e_ most comprehensive book
covering upstate NY.

For my personal use, when I have a few hours to kick around and do nothing, I'
m taking what I have from his
book, Police Call, Beyond Police Call, my personal information, and listings t
hat I have downloaded over the
years, and combining all of the Rochester area data into a single database (Da
ve - interested?  Just
concentrating on business band stuff for now).  Fills in the holes quite nicel
y.

>         Well, Jim (probably your real name) do you remember being forced
> to remove your homebrew guide from store shelves a couple of years back
> in order to avoid prosecution under USCA Title 17 (Federal Copyright
> Act)???

Is this the same guy that basically "cut and pasted" one of your older books a
nd resold it for like ten bucks?
 I remember seeing one in World Wide News some time ago -- looked like a tenth
 generation Xerox job.

BTW - you doing the HamFest at the end of the month?  I'll be setting up a tab
le on Saturday -- mostly used
computer stuff, some two-way equipment, books, etc...




From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chaz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: T.V. audio freqs
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 11:47:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4nsak5$[e-mail]>

Could whoever posted the audio freqs for television signals please
post them again?  Or if someone has them and could forward them
to me I would appreciate it.

Thanks



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chaz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: T.V. audio freqs
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 11:49:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4nsanc$[e-mail]>
References: <4nsak5$[e-mail]>

Thanks for the assistance.  I got them...



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (MySonsCool)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: US Customs - custom1.txt (0/1)
Date: 21 May 1996 14:18:26 -0400
Message-ID: <4nt1di$[e-mail]>
References: <4nshhr$[e-mail]>

In article <4nshhr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(PKHARTLEY) writes:

>Was it just me, or did that file contain nothing but headers?
>
>

Maybe it was just you and me.


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:04 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve St. Denis)
Subject: Wanted/ Fort Erie Ontario Frequencies!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 21:12:05 GMT

I'm looking for some one who has a list of Scanner Frequencies for
Fort Erie Ontario Canada, If you have any frequencies for Fort Erie,
or any information were to find them could you please e-mail any
information to me at:
[e-mail]
tia
Steve



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:05 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: What scanner should I look for.?
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 21:01:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4nfqiv$[e-mail]>

I would like to buy a good general use scanner but know almost nothing
about them.  For instance, I would like the kind of scanner that will
pick up emergency service broadcasts such as Police transmissions, but
I have been told that many of these are not legal and therefore not
available. Is this true?.  If not, what should I be looking for.? Some
advice would sure be appreciated. I have an RV and would like to
install one.
Thanks Norm.




From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: where is rec.radio.scanner?
Date: 18 May 1996 18:23:20 -0400
Message-ID: <4nliko$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
A. Joseph Ross <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I imagine this must be in an FAQ somewhere, but I haven't been able to
>find it.  What's the difference between alt.radio.scanner and
>rec.radio.scanner?  Why to both groups exist?

alt.radio.scanner was supposed to go away when rec.radio.scanner was
created. But the net is seldom so predictable.


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


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Eric Hansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Which Radio Shack scanner should I get? (some are on sale)
Date: Mon, 20 May 96 00:01:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4nocto$[e-mail]>

There are several models on sale right now.  But the ones I'm interested in
are the PRO-25, PRO-51, PRO-60 and PRO-62.

The PRO-25 was $200 and the PRO-60 was $250.  The other models were somewhere
in between that.  The sale(s) end soon.

FWIW, the sales guy said he was into amateur radio and really like the PRO-51.


Does anyone have any votes for the above models?  Bear in mind, I don't know a

lot about scanners.  (Yes, I've read the FAQ and lurked for several days.)

TIA!


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:07 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB:  BP70 Rechargeable Battery for BC70XLT
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 10:05:04 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

This battery is not made anymore.  So, do you have an extra one?
I need a Uniden BP70 Rechargeable Battery 4.8V DC that will fit into a
Bearcat BC 70XLT Scanner.
Please respond to:  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 19:03:08 1996
From: Richard Venables <rav$@su1.in.net>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WTB: RS PRO2004/5/6
Date: 20 May 1996 20:04:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4nqj7g$[e-mail]>
References: <319e2627.3131274@news>
To: [e-mail]

I have a PRO-2004 in good cond. Perfect working order. Original box and
manual. Asking $200.

E-mail if interested.

Richard
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:49:49 1996
From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: !! Wamted to buy:  Radio Shack PRO 2006
Date: 25 May 1996 21:55:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4o7vlc$t37$[e-mail]>

Javiation has some used Pro2006s in stock. He's on an extended weekend, but
will be back on Wednesday if you want to contact him.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:49:51 1996
From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 3-band scanner antenna
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 09:52:12 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Clint Bradford wrote:
>
> >>To get better reception I need a 3-band scanner antenna,
>
> Radio Shack has an excellent discone for forty or fifty bucks, Eric.
> Also can be used for Amateur 2 Meter, 220, and 440 work.
>    You're kidding, right? There are a LOT better discones available on the m
arket than this Radio Shack piece
of junk, especially the Diamond units.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:49:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (eric_augenstein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 3-band scanner antenna
Date: 23 May 1996 07:52:02 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> Ray Matthews <[e-mail]> writes:
>From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Re: 3-band scanner antenna
>Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 09:52:12 -0500

>Clint Bradford wrote:
>>
>> >>To get better reception I need a 3-band scanner antenna,
>>
>> Radio Shack has an excellent discone for forty or fifty bucks, Eric.
>> Also can be used for Amateur 2 Meter, 220, and 440 work.
>>    You're kidding, right? There are a LOT better discones available on the
market than this Radio Shack piece
>of junk, especially the Diamond units.

Hello all,
I wanted to build one,not buy one.
I live in Holland,no Radio Shack here.
Greetings,



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:49:52 1996
From: "Tomas W. Lesik" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 900 MHz freqs?
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996 18:55:22 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Watcher5 wrote:
>
> Can someone tell me the specific freqs. used for cordless and cell
> phones in the 900 MHz range?  Thanks.

> Joe Dawson

This would make for a very LONG list.

Use these ranges to scan through...

RX: 902.1000 - 903.8400

TX: 926.1000 - 927.8400

There are 59 ch.

--
Tomas W. Lesik
Winnipeg, Canada
[e-mail]
http://cyberspc.mb.ca/~tomco/


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:49:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark R. Laytos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: [][] FS: Uniden BP200 Battery Pack ($20) [][]
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 13:02:31 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone needs a brand new Uniden BP200 for $20 drop me an e-mail! I
don't know what models it fits (if any) other than the piece o' crap
BC200XLT.
I thought the battery was shot so I bought a new one only to find the
battery wasn't the problem! Now I scan back and read messages that
other BC200XLT owners experience the same problem (NO sound, scans
fine but never finds anything like in WX mode).

Mark R. Laytos
Bayonne, N.J.
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:49:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark R. Laytos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: A different BC200XLT Lockup Problem
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 12:53:19 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o5usq$[e-mail]>

On Fri, 24 May 1996 23:33:29, [e-mail] (David J Jones) wrote:

>My brother's BC200XLT battery ran down, he recharged it and then went to use
>the scanner.  The keys all appear to work, e.g. manual, scan, WX.  The
>SQUELCH however does not seem to have ANY effect in any position, the rcvr
>is never unmuted.  Furthermore on search for the local NWS (~8miles) the
>rcvr never found when I used one touch WX, regardless of the squelch
>position.  When the unit work properly, the squelch could be in any position
>and the unit would rcv NWS.
>
>Switching battery packs did not assist.
>

I JUST had the same problem with my BC200XLT!!!!!

Mark


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:49:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: American Airlines Frequencies?
Date: 28 May 1996 02:09:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4odn8o$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Steve Work ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Peter Devanney ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : Could some one point me to a source of air band dispatch/company
: : and gate/customer service/maintenance frequencies known to be active in
: : the Texas(dallas, san antonio, Houston, austin)and Chicago areas?

: : I fly AA regularly and would like to be able to get forewarning of
: : flight delays.

: It's something pretty close to 460.8/465.8, just above the police
: frequencies, I believe.  Most major airlines are in this band.

that's half right....also monitor clearance delivery for the airport you
are at, and the airline's company frequency...search 129-132.0mhz
JOHN


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:49:56 1996
Newsgroups: rec.aviation.misc,rec.aviation.military,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (David A. Wallace)
Subject: Anyone have frequencies for military air show(s)?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 05:47:45 GMT

I'm looking for frequencies used in Military air shows. I have a
military air band reciever and am primarily concerned with the upcoming
show at Grissom Air Reserve Base in North Central Indiana. The aircraft
included in the show include:

                        C-5 Galaxy
                        C-141 Starliner
                        C-130 Hercules
                        KC-Extender
                        KC-135 Stratotanker
                        E-3 Sentry
                        F-16 Fighting Falcon
                        A-10 Thunderbolt II
                        T-38 Talon
                        AV8 Harrier Jump Jet
                        F-18 Hornet
                        UH-60 Blackhawk
                        UH-1 Huey
                        AH-64 Apache

        Any information including frequencies and URLs with related info
would be greatly appriciated. I have searched to no avail tonight with
alta vista. Please respond to   [e-mail]   or if you think this
would be of benefit to others please post in this group.

                                        Thanks,
                                           David A. Wallace
                                           http://www.holli.com/~n9xlt




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:00 1996
From: Mike Mayer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 8000 Replacement Knobs--Part 2
Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 13:19:03 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <01bb4b57.32783fc0$[e-mail]>
To: CW, Kofler, "Jr." <[e-mail]>

Regarding the AR8000 knobs.  When I got the radio, they seemed to flex
on the shaft too much also.  It's because they are neoprene all the way
through, therefore on a metal shaft they do not grab as well.  I took a
1" x 1/8" strip of electrical tape and wrapped it around the top of the
squelch and on/off/vol knob brass shafts, just above the notch in the
shaft.  Carefully push the knobs back on, making sure the gray rubber
inside the knob actually 'snaps' into the notch again and that the
tape does not bunch up on you.  The thickness of the tape seems to make
the knobs hold a lot better.   Also I put a neatly laid strip of white
silicone seal in the knob knurl trough opposite the gray dot on top
(used a small needle).  Can see squelch and vol settings from the front
instead of having to turn the radio up to see the gray dots.  Worked for
me!  I also tried to find new knobs that were hard plastic with white
indicators and metal set screws, but no luck.  But the elect tape and
silicone seal trick did well.

Mike

--
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Mike Mayer, Senior Technical Support Engineer    [e-mail]
Visual Numerics, Inc. 32915 Aurora Rd. Suite 160  Solon, OH 44139  USA
Human: 216-248-4900       Fax: [phone]       Amateur Radio KB8RJO
v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v  GOOD * CHEAP * QUICK  (Pick any two)  v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:01 1996
From: James Davis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ar8000 auto antennas?
Date: 28 May 1996 13:23:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4oeuo2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

DAVID COOPER <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Having finally waded through the 8K operating manual I'm about ready to
>put it to the test. Do glass mount antennas work?, have three vehicles,
>including M.Home to rig. Also would appreciate knowing if any after
>mkt.condensed version of the 8K manual exists?thx.Dave
>[e-mail]
>
Glass mount is about the only thing I you'll find at Radio Shack (the
scanner shop referred me there), and yea it works fine.  The caution in
the instructions manual about not mounting it closer than 2" to the edge
of the window is to prevent interferrence from the metal (which acts as
an antennae) and doesn't apply to fiberglass.

Scan lots!

                                         -=[ Jimk Davis ]=-
                                       [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Cripps)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8000 Bandplan
Date: Tue, 28 May 96 14:05:57 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4oetnf$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4nofpk$[e-mail]>

My AR8K has a strange bandplan, a freq of 106MHz reverts to NFM
rather than WFM! Can this be changed on the bandplan for AUTomatic
selection?

Also have AOR updated the ROMs? is there a way to identify the revision
level in a particular machine?

>
>In article <[e-mail]> Wes Mangum, [e-mail] writes:
>> Can the AOR AR8000 Bandplan and frequency coverage be changed using the
>> computer interface?  If so what software do I need to perform these
>> procedures?  I already have the computer interface cable and RCSS
>> software.
>
>
>Yes, you can. You dont need any special software, it can be done using
>the "terminal" utility in Windows. I posted an article to the net a
>little while
>ago about how to do this.
>
>Philip.
>



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Guy Teague)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR8K/SCOUT interface synopsis
Date: 23 May 1996 20:27:47 -0400
Message-ID: <4o2vq3$[e-mail]>
References: <4o2fmm$[e-mail]>

Harry Stuver ([e-mail]) wrote:
: AR8000/SCOUT & INTERFACE USERS,

: I have now been using the AR8000/Scout & ScanStar software for a year.
: The following is a synopsis of my experience.

<del>
: I now see they came up with a flat jack to 1/8" plug cable. So now you
: don't
: need to do a mod. This is a two wire one way data transmit from Scout
: to 8K.
: But what about the computer interface, your still dealing with the flat
: cable. And in both cases the covers must come off. Or you can cut a
: hole in the battery cover and case.
<del>
: 73
: Harry kd6nhn
: [e-mail]
--------

The new SAC-8000 interface (ribbon cable to 1/8" plug) comes with a
slotted battery door cover that's pretty well an OEM match. It's on my
radio permanently now.

I don't think that AR8k ribbon cable could suck more. Evidently none of
the design team ever built one of the original Sinclair computers or
they'd have had enough of ribbon cables to last them 2 lifetimes!
--
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] Wed May 29 23:50:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (orion)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BC 760XLT MOD
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 05:08:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4o3ggn$[e-mail]>

Need Cell mod for this scanner. Does the mod cause any bad side
effects? Also, do those devices that "shift" cell phone freqs to a
lower band work? If so what's the trade off?

     [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC2026 mem loss
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 18:11:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4o51km$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Ray J Berry <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Ray J Berry wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone know of a way to reprogram the built in memory of the WX and
>> AIR bands on the BC2026 scanner  - short of sending in to Uniden - have a
>> unit that has lost the built in search frequencies in these two  bands
>> the POLICE-FIRE-MARINE pre-programmed frequency search still work fine
>> Thought maybe there was a way to reprogram with keyboard entries or is it
>> a chip that will need to be replaced??
>>
>> Thanks RBSorry that should be  radio shck 2026 not bearcat
>Thanks RB


The band buttons on the Pro 2026 are programmed within the units
microprocessor, and as far as I can ascertain, they are not user
programmable at all.


Steve
WB7PSD



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:06 1996
From: "George M. (MAC) Hickman" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: BC2026 mem loss
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 21:50:57 -0300
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: Ray J Berry <[e-mail]>

Ray J Berry wrote:
>
> Ray J Berry wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone know of a way to reprogram the built in memory of the WX and
> > AIR bands on the BC2026 scanner  - short of sending in to Uniden - have a
> > unit that has lost the built in search frequencies in these two  ban

When my 2026 experiences this memory loss, I depress the
WX/Aircraft/etc. button then either the up or down arrow (can't remember
which one restores the scanning range). No need to send to factory. Sure
is a pain when this happens because all 100 frequencies disappear also
and must be reprogrammed.  Hope this helps.

Mac


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Golden Eagle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BCT-7 with "CHP DETECTOR"? Anyone try it yet?
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 00:49:57 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I just saw the new BCT-7 with warning light that flashes when CHP use
the radio (I guess it monitors the repeater freqs from the trunks of
the car and aircraft as well...so it claims.

I can get it for $199.00.  Anyone try out this 100 channel scanner?
New audio stuff supposedly..don't know how true that claim is either?

A review would be nice.

100CPS scan rate..so it says
Looks real nice but does it work well?

Also..it gets 800mhz..is their a cellular mod that can be done on this
radio.  I would never do it because it is illegal but it would be nice
to know what they covered when building the radio.

Thanks!


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Mac mullen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Chicago: Frequencies Wanted!
Date: 25 May 1996 20:23:31 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4o7q83$[e-mail]>
References: <4o50fs$[e-mail]>

Me too!
Mike
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Mark)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Confused with scanner/shortwave difference
Date: 29 May 1996 04:36:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4ogk8g$[e-mail]>
References: <4o2s3t$[e-mail]> <4o32vk$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (David Mark)


Sheesh!  Plainly and simply...shortwave refers to a radio band.
Scanner refers to a receiver designed to receive a multitude of
frequencies in various radio bands.  You cannot compare the two...
it's apples and oranges.  It's like trying to compare a pay phone
to an FM radio.  One has nothing to do with the other.

--
(DAVID MARK) [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark E. Daniel)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cordless phone DTMF security.
Date: 27 May 96 23:38:07 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ng192$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (John Gilbert) writes:

>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Steve Work) wrot
e:

>> I scanned my own Sony cordless phone, a 46/49 10-channel one several
>> years old, and found that it does not transmit DTMF tones over the air.

I have one of the newer Sony 900 MHz phones (SPP-ER1) and it appears to be
just like an older 49 MHz cordless except it has longer battery life,
a smaller antenna and improved reception.

If I scan on the handset frequencies (902.05-904.00) I get the buzzsaw
effect that several have reported when I hit a key.  If on the other
hand I scan on the base frequencies (926.00-927.95) I receive the
buzzsaw for the first 1/10 sec~ and clear tone for the rest of the press.
On the hanset on the other hand you receive a clear tone for the first 1/10
second and a faint reproduction of the buzzsaw with an even fainter
DTMF which the room must be dead quiet to hear.  Now I'm not certian
that the *handset's* behavior is normal.  Can someone who has this phone
e-mail me and let me know what your experience is?  This post has just
been FYI about my scans with the phone.  Sony must have some phones which
don't decode the DTMF over the airwaves, but this phone isn't one of them.
--
Mark E. Daniel
[e-mail] (online)
[e-mail]
www:http://www.ald.net/~lsi


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:11 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Cordless phone DTMF security.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ng192$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 16:20:11 GMT

Mark E. Daniel ([e-mail]) wrote:

: If I scan on the handset frequencies (902.05-904.00) I get the buzzsaw
: effect that several have reported when I hit a key.  If on the other
: hand I scan on the base frequencies (926.00-927.95) I receive the
: buzzsaw for the first 1/10 sec~ and clear tone for the rest of the press.
: On the hanset on the other hand you receive a clear tone for the first 1/10
: second and a faint reproduction of the buzzsaw with an even fainter
: DTMF which the room must be dead quiet to hear.

What I think is going on is that the phone, like mine, uses only buzzsaws
for the handset to communicate the button presses to the base.  The
reason they do this is that their circuitry has to be able to handle
*all* the keys on the handset.  A typical Sony phone has probably 10
or more keys in addition to the 12 number keys.  It wouldn't make sense
to have one protocol to send the "other" keys and DTMF to send the number
keys.  The "buzzsaw" protocol they use can send *all* keypresses to the
base, and is probably more error-resistant than sending the DTMF tones
over the air.  People do not like it very much to dial a number and be
connected to another one.  With the DTMF encoder in the base, this is
less likely to happen.

What you are probably hearing on your scanner is an "echo" of the DTMF
tone generated by the base and sent out the line.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Morris the Cat)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Correction to Re: Is it legal for me (in the US) to purchase the UBC3000XLT from UK?
Date: 24 May 1996 18:56:31 GMT
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4o50ov$[e-mail]>

||Javiation has a good price on it.
|Actually, it is quite a bit more expensive bottom line when you factor in shi
pping
|and duty; you're talking around $525 U.S.

WHOOPS, I made a BIG Boo-Boo! That figure is for the UBC-9000, not
the UBC-3000!

Never mind. :-(


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:13 1996
Date: 24 May 1996 22:04:44 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Flint)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o4di1$[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Cub


Thanks for the infomation. and BTW, I guess I should of expected
that...It's Radio Shack.

                                              Flint
                                              [e-mail]
--
** Starship Sirius (NX-40911) -- Orbiter.Com -- http://WWW.Orbiter.Com



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:13 1996
From: Aubrey Hawkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: DART POLICE
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 18:37:43 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone know the frequency for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police
(DART)?


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:14 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Dave Stark
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 21:49:50 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nr3rl$[e-mail]>

ScanDog99 wrote:
>
> First off, I am not Jim Sutton, nor have I ever met the man. Your book
> stunk because you missed some of the most basic frequencies in Western New
> York and their usage.  I'd provide you with a detailed list but even at 45
> wpm I would rack up a sizeable AOL bill should I decide to do it while on
> line.

        Put up or shut up.  I've been scanning for over 20 years and there are
no missed "basic frequencies" in my book.  Show me where I'm wrong.

> Second, I know the story about you forcing Sutton to take his book off the
> market . Some nice guy you are!  The proceeds from his book were going to
> support a Christian youth group that Jim is involved in.  Gee, how much of
> the profits from your book went to charity?

        Let me get this straight.  It's perfectly OK to support "Christian"
organizations with proceeds from a crime.  Is that what you're saying?  Copyin
g
someone else's published work and selling it is a CRIME.  The courts don't
care what goody-twoshoes laundering is going to happen to the proceeds, and
neither do I.  A crook is a crook regardless of his religious affiliations.

> Quite honestly, I would hope Scanner Master would see your book for the
> dog it is and discontinue it!  Anyone who bought it should be given a
> refund.  I still maintain that Sutton's book makes yours look like a sick
> joke.

        Here's the sick joke, buddy.  Jim Sutton's book is a XEROX COPY OF A
BOOK THAT I PUBLISHED IN 1989!  I have the proof, and the letters exchanged
about the matter, right here in my file.  Wanna see?

        To the rest of the newsgroup members - I'm sorry to have subjected you
to this crap.  Any further responses that I may bother to make to Mr Scan99 wi
ll
be in private email.  I couldn't stand to let the bullshit go unchallenged at
the start, but Scan99 is a liar and you've all seen it happen right here.  I
don't need to expose him any more in public now - he's done himself in for me.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:16 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Dave Stark
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 12:37:52 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4o00r0$[e-mail]> <4o56eq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4o71sq$[e-mail]>

robbin decker wrote:
>
> Just as an aside form a user of Daves' book, while I have discovered
> one or two obscure little omissions/uncertainties ( the Livingston
> County Fire freq. 2 and 3 , 46.22 & 46.20, which were mentioned as
> possibly being active in the book I got around 1991? or so), for the

        Those two channels have "solidified" into regular usage since
then.  46.22 is F-2 (statewide fireground) and 46.20 is Livingston's
F-3 (another fireground channel).  In fact, the County recently renewed
their KED-602 licenses on all 4 of their channels (46.16 and 45.88 are
the other two), so they should remain in regular use for a while.

> most part the book has a lot of good information in it. I might have
> done things a bit differently with regards to the way things are
> listed, such as adding or changing the categories to a county by
> county basis (people tend to want to know what is going on in their
> own area), as it is a bit difficult to sort through the different
> categories to find all of the freqs' that you want. While this would

        Excellent feedback.  Actually, the next edition of my book (which
is in R&D now) will be arranged geographically.  Even I have trouble finding
things in the 1994 edition.  :-)

> entail the repitition of many "blanket type freq. listings such as the
> NYSP or EMS and hospital sites, it would make the book a bit more user

        Statewide freqs will be in a statewide section so as to avoid
the need for printing them over and over.  The exception would be any
statewide channel that is assigned a numerical channel designator by any
local agency.  For example, 46.22 MHz as mentioned above is a statewide
mutual aid mobile frequency.  Many fire departments have allocated that
frequency as their own "Channel 2", so it would be listed as such with
the rest of their local channels.

> One thing which is a really nice touch is the inclusion of many of the
> unit numbers for the various agencies in the area,

        That feature is in a constant state of improvement, too.  I'm
always looking for corrections and updates.

        While you didn't mention the topic of radio codes, I'm still trying
to decide what to do about them.  I published no codes in SMUNY for a
variety of reasons.  A major reason was that most commonly used radio
codes can be easily figured out in context.  Another was that my old
computer "ate" most of my code lists that I had developed over years of
monitoring while traveling around the state.  There may or may not be
radio codes listed in the next book.

> gotten my moneys' worth out of it. Therfore I have a lot of respect
> for the man and the book. This thread really has no place here as it
> is not pertinent to the use of scanners, and the antagonist has
> presented no valid arguements other than the fact that someone who is

        Thanks for the kind words.  I'll be in the Rochester Hamfest flea
market next weekend, so stop by and say hello.

        As for the rest of the thread, again I apologize for letting a
no-name from AOL get me so fired up.  He must have used up his 10 free
hours already since he doesn't have a valid email account there, so I
think I'll just delete him from my memory.

73 de Dave, NF2G


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (robbin decker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Dave Stark
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 16:31:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4o71sq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4o00r0$[e-mail]> <4o56eq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Just as an aside form a user of Daves' book, while I have discovered
one or two obscure little omissions/uncertainties ( the Livingston
County Fire freq. 2 and 3 , 46.22 & 46.20, which were mentioned as
possibly being active in the book I got around 1991? or so), for the
most part the book has a lot of good information in it. I might have
done things a bit differently with regards to the way things are
listed, such as adding or changing the categories to a county by
county basis (people tend to want to know what is going on in their
own area), as it is a bit difficult to sort through the different
categories to find all of the freqs' that you want. While this would
entail the repitition of many "blanket type freq. listings such as the
NYSP or EMS and hospital sites, it would make the book a bit more user
friendly for the beginner if he/she could flip to the Wyoming County
page and have all of the PD, Fire, EMS, and other gov't and business
listings in one spot.  As a somewhat knowledgeable scanner user and
ham, I can see where the average Joe who wants to hear what is going
on when the siren blows could really be intimidated at the sheer
volume of stuff to look through.
One thing which is a really nice touch is the inclusion of many of the
unit numbers for the various agencies in the area, so that Mom can
figure out what the obscure designations for the Coroner and which car
Sheriff York is in.
Again, these comments are based on a copy which is several years old,
and these thoughts may very well have been implemented by now.
A point that I would like to make is that I got my copy directly from
Dave, when I purchased a used scanner from him that he had advertised
on a local Swap Net. I did not know him at the time, and I do not know
him now, but the gentleman welcomed me into his home, took time to
explain how the scanner functioned, gave me the cooks tour of the
monitoring station from which he finds much of his information which
was quite a setup, with a lot of search capabilities. I am still using
the book, although it is getting pretty dog-eared by now, and I have
gotten my moneys' worth out of it. Therfore I have a lot of respect
for the man and the book. This thread really has no place here as it
is not pertinent to the use of scanners, and the antagonist has
presented no valid arguements other than the fact that someone who is
obviously a personal friend, if not himself, feels that there is a
great injustice going on. Frequencies are public domain, printed
matter prepared by an individual are not, and somewhere there must
have been sufficient basis to Mr. Starks case if some regulatory body
forced the other party to desist operations. Furthermore, any type of
comments should be kept above name calling all the way around.

Just my humble opinion.
Bill Decker KB2RMI Caledonia NY



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:19 1996
From: Harold Hackman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Dayton hamfest question?
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 11:32:49 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I wBill Herron wrote:
>
> I stopped at the local radio shack outlet store here in Dayton.
> The manager I spoke with told me I just missed  the PRO-43 for a
> clearance price of $124.00. He said they had a handfull or so to
> sell at the hamvention but had just shipped them out that
> morning.  Did anyone happen to pick up one of these or see them
> at the show.
>
> _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
> Bill Herron
> NCR  DNMC  Network Support
> Dayton, OH  [phone] VP 622-9489
> E-mail  [e-mail]
> -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_
> I was at Dayton and RS had a BIG presence there. Unfortunately, I can't say
that I was looking specifically for the 43. There were a lot of
scanners for sale in their tent.

Regards,

Harold


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wayne Wong)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Diode for PRO-43
Date: 22 May 1996 06:20:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4nubn8$[e-mail]>

Hi, I modified my PRO43 about 6 months ago for cell.  In the process of
desoldering the diode D3, I broke it.  I needed it to restore the TV and radio

bands.  Does anyone know the value of the diode, so that I can replace it?

Thanks



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:21 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Endeavour launches today, how can we listen?
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 13:48:40 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nmel7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Thu, 23 May 1996, Tomas W. Lesik wrote:

> N.Vega wrote:
> >
> > David Minear wrote:
> > >
> > > Anybody know what freqs. the shuttle Endeavour will be using?  And,
> > > will it be receivable pretty much nationwide?  (I imagine so, as Nasa
> > > has control centers in both California and Florida)
> > >
> > > Please mail and/or post the answers if you know them!   Thanx!
>
> Here are some NASA and Shuttle freq. :
>
> Space Shuttle -  259.7000 & 296.8000
> NASAS - 231.0000, 240.4000, 240.8000, 241.2000, 241.6000, 241.8000, 242.0000
>       256.2000
>
>
> I can't pick this range up on my scanner so I don't no if they work...
> I have a PRO-46, if anybody knows how to modify it please let me know.....


I can hear the shuttle via my computer-LIVE! The now have RealAudio feeds
via the shuttle web site

http://shuttle.nasa.gov/sts-77/sounds
if that doesn't work try the main home page
http://shuttle.nasa.gov


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:22 1996
From: "Tomas W. Lesik" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Endeavour launches today, how can we listen?
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 13:07:55 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nmel7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

N.Vega wrote:
>
> David Minear wrote:
> >
> > Anybody know what freqs. the shuttle Endeavour will be using?  And,
> > will it be receivable pretty much nationwide?  (I imagine so, as Nasa
> > has control centers in both California and Florida)
> >
> > Please mail and/or post the answers if you know them!   Thanx!
> >
> > David
> >
>

Here are some NASA and Shuttle freq. :

Space Shuttle -  259.7000 & 296.8000
NASAS - 231.0000, 240.4000, 240.8000, 241.2000, 241.6000, 241.8000, 242.0000
        256.2000


I can't pick this range up on my scanner so I don't no if they work...
I have a PRO-46, if anybody knows how to modify it please let me know.....


Later...


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark L9)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Endeavour launches today, how can we listen?
Date: 26 May 1996 11:11:39 -0400
Message-ID: <4o9sbb$[e-mail]>
References: <4o6362$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mark L9)

I guess we're kind of lucky, here in the Los Angeles area. The JPL Amateur
Radio Club (they're in the Pasadena area) rebroadcast ALL shuttle audio on
their 440 repeater on 448.500 MHz!

ALL the audio, no matter WHAT, no matter WHERE, it's EVERYTHING!

Mark, KB6KGX


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:24 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Experience with MilAir Coverters (Grove Scanverter)
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 21:28:49 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


Hello,
I was browsing around for something to get MilAir freqs and came across
the Grove ScanVerter. I was wondering how good this device (Or any
others) is. Any probs with attenuation, loss of signals, etc?
Thanks a bunch.


==============================================================================
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] Wed May 29 23:50:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (eric_augenstein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Extended Recording for Scanners
Date: 23 May 1996 14:07:51 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve Work) writes
:
>From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
>Subject: Re: Extended Recording for Scanners
>Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 14:13:52 GMT

>Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ ([e-mail]) wrote:

>: For  REALLY  LONG extended recordings, consider installing a
>: transistor  COR  (Carrier Operated Relay)  in your scanner.  Use the
>: relay of the COR  to 'slave' the REMOTE function of the VCR .

>The trouble I see with this arrangement is that the VCR cannot start and
>stop quickly, it normally takes it several seconds to start.   By this
>time, you could well lose most of your transmission.  And this would be
>VERY annoying.  And VCR's cannot be left in Pause mode indefinitely, most
>have a limit of about 1-2 minutes.  If the VCR were left in Pause mode
>longer, its heads would be damaged.

>What you should use is an ordinary cassette recorder, they can start and
>stop much more quickly and are easier to control.  Also, there are ones
>which run slower for several hours record time, look in the magazines for
>ads.

Hello All,
A resistor in the positive wire to the cassette-recorder`s dc motor can
double the recording time,you can also make the speed variable by
using variable resistor/potentiometer.
Greetings...


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (David G. Schmidt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Extended Recording for Scanners
Date: 23 May 1996 15:59:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4o220j$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

  A resistor in series with the motor may work, but not reliably.  It
would drop too much voltage for the motor to start up if you are using a
carrier detect relay.

  Actually, every tape recorder that I've purchased lately has had an
electronic controller on the motor anyways - with a trimpot for speed
adjustment!!  Adjust the speed as low as possible for the motor to start
and stop reliably, then take the pulley off the motor and turn its
diameter down on a lathe.  Use some 120 min audio tapes and you're set.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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( Freq selectors for FME/FMX/FM25, DTMF decoders. Email [e-mail] )
---------------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: F.S.R.  UHF- CB Freqs " N E W " !!!
Date: 28 May 1996 18:21:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4ofg7i$[e-mail]>

***  N E W  F.S.R. (Family Service Radio)  ***

     ##### UHF CB Freqs as listed: #####

ch.1  462.5625     ch.8   467.7125
ch.2  462.5875     ch.9   467.5625
ch.3  462.6125     ch.10  467.5875
ch.4  462.6375     ch.11  467.6125
ch.5  462.6625     ch.12  467.6375
ch.6  462.6875     ch.13  467.6625
ch.7  462.7125     ch.14  467.7125

More info: http://home.navisoft.com/nspi/frs.html

p.s. This is NOT my page but,though the info was GREAT
     enough to poet on this group.  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ll pix)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Film   Crews??
Date: 23 May 1996 18:14:25 -0400
Message-ID: <4o2o01$[e-mail]>
References: <4o1lm7$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Ll pix)

try 173.xxx search
also 154.600
also 464 business band
Alex


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:30 1996
From: Donal Leahy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Freqs.for Aircraft Carrier J.F.K.
Date: 17 May 1996 23:12:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4nj145$[e-mail]>

Hi folks,

Would appreciate any UHF/VHF freqs.for the J.F.K.which is due to
visit Ireland in June/July '96.

Best wishes,

Donal Leahy.



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark R. Laytos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequency Range Question
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 16:01:03 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am looking to buy a new scanner. My question is what is a "BROADER"
range of frequency's & what is the difference (what will I hear at one
as opposed to another?).

500KHz-1300 MHz (as in a AOR AR2700)
or
25 MHz-1.3 GHz (as in a BC3000XLT)


Thanks!
Mark R. Laytos
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:31 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Frequency Range Question
Date: Sat, 25 May 96 21:19:19 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>


> 500KHz-1300 MHz (as in a AOR AR2700)

500khz - 1300 MHz (1.3 Ghz) covers the shortwave as well as VHF and UHF
spectrum.  On the AR2700, you will be able to hear just about all that is out
there to hear.......just not all on the same antenna.

> 25 MHz-1.3 GHz (as in a BC3000XLT)
>
25MHz-1.3GHZ (1300 Mhz) covers the upper end of HF, VHF and UHF.  This receive
r
would cover your typical scanner freqs.

The question you need to ask yourself is; what do you want to listen to?  If
you want to monitor U.S. Naval forces enroute to the Persian Gulf, then you
need a receiver that covers all of the HF spectrum, like the AR2700 (and an
external antenna, forget the small aerial on the antenna).  If you just want t
o
monitor the local police/fire departments, plus aircraft flying in your area,
then the BC3000XLT could be a choice.


----
Dave Wright
San Angelo, TX
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:32 1996
From: [e-mail](MJV)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: From Cell Phone to Scanner ?
Date: 24 May 1996 21:15:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4o58t7$[e-mail]>

I've been told that my OKI cell phone could be used as a scanner, and that
I could program it through its key board, if this is true could someone
tell me how.  I believe the model to be an OKI-900.

Thanks

Mike


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:33 1996
From: Denny Alford <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS:  UN-BLOCKED Uniden BC200XLT 200 Channel Programmable Scanner
Date: Sun, 26 May 1996 10:57:06 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

FS: Uniden BC200XLT 200 Channel Programmable Scanner; 12 Bands including
Aircraft and 800 MHz (UN-BLOCKED); Rechargeable battery pack; 10
Banks/200 Channels incl. Weather; 10 Priority Channels.  Excellent
condition, compl. w. original packing materials, and owners manual.
$200.
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:34 1996
From: [e-mail](Wanda M Desmond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: PRO-39 w/Cell Mod
Date: 24 May 1996 07:23:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4o3o63$[e-mail]>
References: <4o3jh6$[e-mail]>

PRO-39 CELLULAR-UNBLOCKED SCANNER

200 Programable memory channels, Hyperscan (50 channels per second
search), AM/FM. Modified to have continuous coverage without gaps from
806 - 960mhz. Also receives 30 - 54mhz, 108 - 136.975mhz, 137 - 174mhz,
380 - 512mhz.

$185.00

Shipping not included. COD or prepay only. USPS money order preferred
as payment.

John B. Lawrence
KE6TGN


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:35 1996
From: [e-mail](Wanda M Desmond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS: PRO-39 w/Cell Mod
Date: 29 May 1996 19:51:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4oi9r4$[e-mail]>
References: <4oi4h4$[e-mail]>

PRO-39 CELLULAR-UNBLOCKED SCANNER

200 Programable memory channels, Hyperscan (50 channels per second
search), AM/FM. Modified to have continuous coverage without gaps from
806 - 960mhz. Also receives 30 - 54mhz, 108 - 136.975mhz, 137 - 174mhz,
380 - 512mhz.

$185.00

COD or Prepay, shipping not included.

John B. Lawrence
KE6TGN


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Young)
Subject: FS:Uniden BC 700A
Date: 23 May 96 17:01:34 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner

For Sale:

Uniden BC700A mobile scanner. 800 Mhz unblocked $125.00

Contact Bob N9MSS for mor details.
Bootlegger @msn.com


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:36 1996
From: Juha Veijalainen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: GSM cellular phones - GSM info
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 21:14:17 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Tue, 21 May 1996 07:08:55 -0700  Brian Varine <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> On 20 May 1996, Soren Ragsdale wrote:
>
> > Is it possible to order a GSM phone in the U.S?  If I do, will it actually

> > work or is there some fundamental difference between european and U.S.
> > phone lines/plugs?
>
> No, the US equivilant to GSM is the new PCS system. It is going to use a
> GSM based algorythm and is up around 1.8 GHz whereas GSM is around 900MHz.

And even though there is a up-banded GSM system (DCS-1800) in several
countries around the world, the frequencies are different from the US
PCS system, which around 1900 MHz IMHO.

And of course no lines or plugs - GSM systems are cellular systems.
---
Juha Veijalainen   http://personal.eunet.fi/pp/karhu/
Helsinki, Finland  http://www.vn.fi/vn/um/
** Mielipiteet omiani / Opinions personal, facts suspect **



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Heading off to Disneyland
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mqsan$[e-mail]> <4neeqn$[e-mail]> <4njnam$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 01:45:35 GMT

Ken Koller ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Someone explain to me why you would want to listen to disneyland
: frequencies? You're there to enjoy the park. Maybe it's just me.

Yeah, why pay $$$ to go INSIDE the park just to listen?  You can sit
outside in the parking lot and listen to your scanner for free, then you
don't have to worry about them not allowing you to use it.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:38 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Help!!I have a pro-51which made in1995 ,can It be mod??
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nkts7$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 18:37:55 GMT

Vic ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi! I have a pro-51 which made in1995 , Can it be mod or restore??
: Please let me know?? Thank you!!

Nothing made in 1995 can be modded or restored.  The law was passed in
1993 and took effect for all scanners sold after April 1994.



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joost JFA Dirven CEO)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Hollan Mil freq's
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 15:40:12
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

does anyone have interesting air-force frequ's in the Netherlands??
Joost


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Chris Smith, NR3O)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Howard Co., MD Freq Needed
Date: 17 May 1996 17:37:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4nidgl$[e-mail]>

I would like to get the frequency for "Police Channel 5" in Howard
County, MD.  Please send email to me at [e-mail].

Thanks!



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: HR 2600 Service Manual needed.
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 18:09:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4oi7cj$[e-mail]>
References: <4od24g$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL) wrote:


>I need the service manual for the Uniden(President) HR 2600.

>I'll Pay Copy costs and postage for mailing.

>73 de KB7ADL

>[e-mail]

You should be able to order it from Uniden.  Go to their web page at:

www.uniden.com

and get the number for ordering parts.

Steve
WB7PSD



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:41 1996
From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Icom 2340 800 MHz mod???
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 01:54:59 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Has anyone gotten the Icom 2340 to receive on 800-900 like the 2410?
Mine has the front-end module installed but after much diode-testing
and jumper-changing I still haven't had any luck.  The ICOM techs I've
asked have changed the subject very quickly.  Anyone know if it's a
cpu swap???

Andrew
N2CBU


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (JohnH 79)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Illinois Hospital Frequency Needed
Date: 23 May 1996 16:41:48 -0400
Message-ID: <4o2iic$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JohnH 79)

Does anyone have the frequency St. Mary's Hospital
in Streator IL uses to communicate with ambulances ?
Please E-Mail me if found.  Thanks !


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (hamster)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.sport.indy,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Indy Frequencies??
Date: 22 May 1996 13:52:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4nv66r$[e-mail]>
References: <4nu83a$[e-mail]>

In article <4nu83a$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Anyone have the frquencies??
>
This list was posted on rec.autos.sport.indy last week.  It is does not
appear to be complete.  No warranties implied or explicit.  Enjoy the
race, I'm boycotting this year...

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



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Morris the Cat)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Is it legal for me (in the US) to purchase the UBC3000XLT from UK?
Date: 24 May 1996 14:16:06 GMT
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4o4gb6$[e-mail]>

|This is the same as the BC3000XLT but not blocked.  Can I legally order this?

|Will it be confiscated by customs?

You can order it and at present it won't be confiscated at customs.

|  Will I get in trouble with the Fed'ral Gub'mint?

Probably not; about the closest thing I've seen to that was some months back
where U.S. Customs went after so-called "Spy Shops" that were importing wirele
ss
microphones disguised as plants and stuff like that. The Federales were actual
ly
whining about how the stuff the ordinary U.S. Citizen on the street was just
as good as that the Gub'mint. Note that this is exactly the same sounding whin
e
the Federales use when attacking military-style semi-auto rifles... ["These gu
ns
are made only for murdering people!" Guess that's why the Federales use them
when attacking U.S. citizens and don't want you to have one...]

|Javiation has a good price on it.

Actually, it is quite a bit more expensive bottom line when you factor in ship
ping
and duty; you're talking around $525 U.S. Compare that to around $375 bottom l
ine
for a U.S. cell blocked BC-9000 to the door. Bob Parnass has published his ver
sion
of the "Virtual Convertor" that restores the cellular coverage (but not the co
rrect
frequency readout) in the latest Monitoring Times. This is a switch that cuts
in
the proper front-end filters for 800Mhz. He states you should get the BC-9000
service manual to do this properly...


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:45 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Is it legal for me (in the US) to purchase the UBC3000XLT from UK?
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 22:40:10 -0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o3692$[e-mail]>
To: Eric Hansen <[e-mail]>

Eric Hansen wrote:
>
> This is the same as the BC3000XLT but not blocked.  Can I legally order this
?
> Will it be confiscated by customs?  Will I get in trouble with the Fed'ral
> Gub'mint?
>
> Javiation has a good price on it.


It's my understanding that "you" can.  Because it's for your personal use.
Under the new law, only a business, ordering in quanities is prevented from
doing so.

But...I'm not a lawyer, thank God!

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:46 1996
From: Dennis Rep <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Lancaster/Palmdale CA. Freqs.
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 22:05:49 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Can anyone help a "newbie" scanner enthusiast with some local frequencies for
the
Antelope Valley. Sure would be appreciated.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:48 1996
From: "David H. Malin" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LAPD SIGNALLING TONES
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 16:33:53 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Jay MacNEILL wrote:
>
> I recently visited LA area and monitored the Las Angeles police PD on the
> 506.5xxx----507.xxx mhz uhf "T" band.
> I was wandering what all the different signalling tones ment that are
> emitted from the mobile and base units at the beginning of there
> transmitions.
> Does anyone  know what all those signalling tones mean?
>
>                                   Thanks in advance \\oo//
>                                                       [j]
>                                                     Vancouver B.C.
>                                                        Canada

Hi Jay,
   The turkey gobble as a lot of officers call it is know as MODAT TONES.  The
y are transmitted to identify
each radio that is logged into our system.  When a patrol unit logs on with hi
s Mobile Digital Terminal MDT,
he logs on with the 4 digit number that identifys which ROVER he is using.  CA
D (Computer Aided Dispatch)
interpets that code and displays a unit identifier for the PSR.  Police Servic
e Representative (dispatcher).
It saves time so that the unit does not have to identify itself every single t
ime they transmit.
        I work down on the dispatch floor for LAPD.  I am one of the Maintence Techs
for the system.
So I hope this helps.  I will eventually get pictures on the web.  I have pict
ures of the radio tower above
the hollywood sign.  www.earthlink.com/~aa6rv

   Take care,
        Dave

*****************************************
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*     Home 805-298-0300                 *
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* ------------------------------------- *
*     Old West Lodge No. 813 F.& A.M.   *
*     Southern Calif Harley Riders Ass  *
*     AA6RV Amatuer Radio Call Sign     *
*                                       *
*****************************************


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:49 1996
From: "Tomas W. Lesik" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Legality of owning a Modified Scanner.
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 01:53:41 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ngftf$[e-mail]>

Jason Miles wrote:
>
> In the United States, owning, installing, posessing, selling, or
> obtaining, accepting, buying etc. a modified scanning receiver is
> contrary to law.
>
> In frosty Canada, here, anything goes.
>
> Move north eh?
>
> Jason Miles
> [e-mail]
>

Hey Jason,

You might want to take a peek at the latest version of the D.O.C. laws up here
 in
frosty Canada.

Here's a D.O.C. excert published in the Manitoba edition of the 1995 Scanner B
ook:


                        WARNING FROM D.O.C.

        The department of communications would like to make itself clear on the
        laws of scanners.

        As of this date(1995) scanners are:

        1)  Legal in Canada.
        2)  Illegal in motor vehicles.
        3)  Cellular phone monitoring is legal in Canada.

        In the future scanners will be:

        1) Illegal in canada.
        2) Get you time in jail.

        Not only will the government of Canada want to ban the monitoring of
cellular phones. They also want to ban scanners all together. This is no joke
this
came from the mouth of a DOC official.
        The time table for this will be 1994. That is why Radio Shack is moving to
scanners that cannot be easily modified for cellular reception.
        As far as scanners in motor vehicles goes, here is the law.

H.T.A. L.N.  1985-86, c3-chap h60 page249

Certain radio receiving sets prohibited.

214(1)          Subject to subsection (2), no person shall equip a motor vehicle
                with, or operate a motor vehicle equipped with, a radio receiving
                apparatus, capable of receiving police transmisions, within the
                radio frequency band, 150 to 174 or 413 to 470 megacycles.

Exception.

214(2)          Subsection (1) does not apply to persons lawfully authorized, under
                the Radio Act (Canada), to equip vehicles two-way radios, or
                to peace officers, or to employees of a municipality or of the
                Government of Manitoba, acting in the capacity.



I don't have a copy of the Radio Act of Canada my self, but I was told by some
one
that there is a law which applies to modifying scanners. It's also a screwy la
w
which doesn't prohibit you from modifying it but you can't use once it has bee
n
modified.  Kinda like the radar detector law here in Manitoba. It's not illega
l to
own one, you just can't use it in a vehicle...  :)   Oh well.......

--
Tomas W. Lesik
Winnipeg, Canada
[e-mail]
http://cyberspc.mb.ca/~tomco/


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Neal Woodall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Listen to Digital Cordless NOW AVAILABLE.
Date: 18 May 1996 01:04:34 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4napu2$[e-mail]>

In article <4napu2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(PKHARTLEY) wrote:

> Thanks for correcting me! I was assuming that most SS phones used CDMA!
> I've since found some excellent articles on SS access methods used in PCS.
> The January 1995 issue of IEEE Communications Magazine was dedicated to
> wireless PCS, and has an articles on TDMA, SS access methods (including
> DS, CDMA, FH), digital receiver design, etc.


What is the difference between the DS (direct sequence) type of SS and the
CDMA? I am aware that there are different types of SS modulation, but I though
t
that CDMA was a kind of DS SS.



Neal


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Lucky find at Radio Shack
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 18:07:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4o51da$[e-mail]>
References: <4nts1f$[e-mail]> <4o0akm$[e-mail]> <4o2b6e$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (KC5KTO) wrote:

>The big pain, however, is figuring out exactly where in my wife's Festiva
>this thing can be mounted.  The under-dash console is too small for it to
>fit without trimming (the car's paid for, with 150K+ miles, and my wife
>STILL won't let me in there with a drill or a hacksaw! :).  On top of the
>dash is out of the question.  I may end up hacking a salvage-yard console
>to fit the scanner and throw it in there.  (It'll fit in my car easy, but
>my car hasn't moved in over two years.)

>T.J.
>KC5KTO

I mounted mine in my little '81 Totyota Corolla (also paid for) in the
ONLY place I could squeeze it...under the central ashtray and behind
the gear shift on the hump with a hump-mount bracket.  I had to use a
right-angle adaptor for the antenna due to rear clearance problems
with heater system plumbing, but I got it to fit!  The gear shift and
the ash tray are stilkl fully functional too! :-)

An NMO VHF 1/4 wave on the trunk lip and away we go...... no ignition
noise problems either!

Steve
WB7PSD



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (KC5KTO)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Lucky find at Radio Shack
Date: 23 May 1996 18:35:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4o2b6e$[e-mail]>
References: <4nts1f$[e-mail]> <4o0akm$[e-mail]>

Steve Kennedy ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Unfortunately, the unit you got is probably old enough to have two
: related "pain-in-the-butt" design flaws.
:
: 1.  The DC power cord was captive, built-in at the factory and cannot
: be removed.  This might require some modification if you don't care
: for this (a coaxial 12Vdc input is much more versatile if you intend
: on moving the scanner around).
:
: 2.  The scanning memory is volatile.  As soon as 12Vdc is removed, you
: lose all of your programming.  That is why the DC cord was made
: captive.  The older unit was designed to go into the car on a
: non-switched circuit and left in place so it would retain its memories
: as long as the car battery was OK.

I very nearly bought the other unit because of this, but then I realized
that that would have been besides the point.  I'm thinking of inline
Molex connectors (and a Molex-to-coax adaptor) for in-car and in-house
power.  A 9V battery snap (and battery, of course) wired to the
nonswitched 12VDC and ground should provide for memory retention when
needed.  Sure, it's a minor pain, but it can be dealt with.

The big pain, however, is figuring out exactly where in my wife's Festiva
this thing can be mounted.  The under-dash console is too small for it to
fit without trimming (the car's paid for, with 150K+ miles, and my wife
STILL won't let me in there with a drill or a hacksaw! :).  On top of the
dash is out of the question.  I may end up hacking a salvage-yard console
to fit the scanner and throw it in there.  (It'll fit in my car easy, but
my car hasn't moved in over two years.)

: If you can find some 11A3 date coded units, those can still be
: modified AND they have detachable DC power cables AND they have ALMOST
: non-volitile memory.  They can withstand having no power applied for
: up to two weeks or so without losing programmed memory channels.

Probably pretty darn rare at Radio Shack.  Better luck would be had
perusing the scanners at your local pawn shops.  I don't think I've
ever been in one that didn't have at least one scanner for sale.
Sometimes the prices are really reasonable too, like the brand-new
RS DX-380 SW receiver I picked up for $20 once (geez, I hope it
wasn't hot!).

: You make a very good point...don't overlook the display model, as it
: is likely to be restorable.  Just be aware that the older model is a
: little different in the DC cable/memory volitility departments.

T.J.
KC5KTO


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Fordyce)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Manchester, NH Freqs.
Date: 28 May 1996 00:41:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4odi3v$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>I will be in the Manchester, NH area soon, and I'm looking for some
>local services to listen to.
>
>Thanks,
>Jeff VanScyoc
>[e-mail]

Check out http://www.li.net/~j4dice/frequencies/NewHampshire/hillsborough.html

Jim



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:55 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Message Trakker
Date: 23 May 1996 06:55:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4o1248$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Brian Gould <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Anybody have any ideas? I understand there may be a better way to interface
with the
> radio with a direct connection?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Brian
Yup!   scap the amp and go straight to the descriminator output of your 2006.

You may want to try very low volume levels and then slowly work your way up
when using the headphone jack.

MrCodeGrabber.
ASI Security
CANADA


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:55 1996
From: chris kalmar <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Military Aircraft
Date: 22 May 1996 19:57:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4nvrj0$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

can you get 225-400? Most tower freqs have a corresponding
UHF tower freq such as minneap. center or chicago center.
Listen to the center freq for your area. There is another
225-400 freq for that channel you have to find.




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dess)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: military and secret service codes
Date: 22 May 1996 13:14:19 -0400
Message-ID: <4nvi1b$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Dess)

Any informations regarding CANADIAN military and secret service (if any
available, that is) codes would be GREATLY appreciated.

Agent Dess, 1st Class.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Wishner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: MN freqs
Date: 27 May 1996 05:32:04 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4obeok$[e-mail]>
References: <4o87ak$[e-mail]>

hey, andy.  when you're at the mall of america, for a good time, try:

853.1375
851.5125
858.6125
859.6125
860.6125
854.4125
861.4625

and while you're visiting minnesota, don't forget to spend lots of
money!

(and bring your winter clothes)

dejim




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: MODS for PRO 2026
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 22:59:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4o09pl$[e-mail]>
References: <4nsp3v$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (David W Martin) wrote:

>All:

>Radiop Shack currently has their Pro 2026 for sale for only
>$150 can it be modified for anythign?


Look at the small white sticker on one of the end flaps of the box
(and it should match the same date code sticker on the rear panel of
the Pro-2026).

The date code is broken up into digit(s)-Alpha-digit format.  The
first digit(s) before the letter are the month of manufacture.  The
letter isn't important as far as anyone knows, and is used as a
separator.  The digit after the letter is the year.

So, if  the date code sticker says 11A3, it was manufactured November
1993, and has the L201 jumper which means that certain 800Mhz
frequencies that were blocked can be restored.

If the date code indicates manufacture at or after April 1994 (4A4 and
later) it cannot be restored.

Since Radio Shack put the Pro-2026 on perpetual sale at $149 (after
Christmas 1995), I have seen many 11A3 coded units in stock along with
the 7A4 un-restorable units.  You just have to look, and not all
stores in all states have them.

Steve



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:50:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (F5MZE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Mods for pro-2024 scanner ?
Date: 27 May 1996 14:41:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4oceur$[e-mail]>

Hello,

I've a pro-2024 scanner, is there any possible mods for it ?

Thanks to reply in e-mail : [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Merv James)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: My Yupiteru MVT-7100
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 14:50:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4o21hk$[e-mail]>


I'm the satisfied owner of a Yupiteru hand scanner model MVT-7100.

Can anyone give me some information as to how to alter the bandwidth
to enable me to pick up weather satellites (NOAA and Meteor).

The present wide/narrow FM settings are (so I am told) no good for
interception of these satellites - at least for the purposes of
obtaining weather satellite pictures.  A circuit diagram or other
information would help.

Merv.

[e-mail]_____
Unassuming hedonist - Amateur photographer & scanner buff.
Adelaide Australia.  Lat: -35.00  Long: 128.30 GMT: +9.5





From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:01 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Ken Navarre)
Subject: Re: NE1 get in trouble for scaning??
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nguo6$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 14:57:01 GMT

phreex ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I got kicked out of Universal Studios for scaning in on there freq's Can the
y
: do this??, what are your rights as a scanner??

Sure they *can*. It's private property... Many of the "theme parks" have
rules regarding scanning that can easily be curcumvented by user descretion.
When I've asked about the policy I've been told several "lines" that vary
from concern for park security to fears that some of the parks "sensitive
equipment" might be affected by spurious emissions from the local
oscillators. Quite a stretch in either case...

I've been told that if I wanted to scan I should do it from outside the
park and if that was the option that I chose the park would gladly refund
my entrance fee. I've also been told just to put the scanner away and not
be obvious about using it - like inside a camera case...

In short, if an airline can restrict scanner use onboard its "property" (ie
the airplane) why is it hard to see why another business can restrict the
use???? There's certainly no "constitutional right" to operate a scanner...

It's a stupid policy but there's plenty of those that we could talk about!
Just use an earphone next time...

Ken

--


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NE1 get in trouble for scaning??
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 00:36:00 -0500
Message-ID: <n9jig-2305960036000001@206.68.164.20>
References: <4nguo6$[e-mail]> <4nqflp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

While I absolutly agree that scanning is a harmless diversion, and I have
made signifigant investments of time and money writing about scanning, the
biggest issue here is property rights.  If Universal, or other privately
owned place wants to ban scanners from the paying customers, they should
post an inclusive warning in a conspicuous spot.  If they want to ban
something like this (or photographic equipment etc) then they have the
right to.  They may well lose my business and that of other radio
hobbyists, but that is their problem.

The other issue is how they go about enforcing these rules, posted or
not.  There is no reason to harrass someone for lawful activity that he
was not aware violated any rules.  Too often security guards and police
mistakenly beleive that scanners are unlawful.  As a police officer
myself, I was considered weird for playing with radios on and off duty.
Now they are happy I do, since I handle all the technical details of our
radio system, and save my department a lot of money....

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

** :>phreex ([e-mail]) wrote:
** :>: I got kicked out of Universal Studios for scaning in on there
freq's Can they
** :>: do this??, what are your rights as a scanner??
**
** I have been harassed at Air Shows, by half assed "security" people...
** Just because I had 3 radios and a frequency counter, and a notebook,
** Shouldn't make me any more suspicious than the family man with wife and
kids in
** tow..who have a scanner too, but haven't a clue what to do with it.
**
** There was a Supreme Court case a few years ago about shopping malls being
** considered "public places" when it comes to scanners. They ARE public and
** privacy of the security guards or anyone else using a transmitter, is not
** guaranteed any privacy.
**
** Whether or not Universal Studios likes it or not, is a moot point now..I ho
pe
** you got your money back.
**
** Frequencies are public domain, no one "owns" a frequency. The only ones
we are
** not "supposed" to listen to are encrypted, cellular, or cordless
conversations.
**
** If  you get questioned as to "what are you doing" you had better be
prepared to
** tell them..and don't be intimidated.
**
** You can always file a 'false arrest' charge or harassment charges or
both..but
** that costs you money.
**
** People fear what they don't understand, if you have to educate them "on the
** spot" DO IT!
**
** A lot more good has than harm has been done by scanner owners.
**
** I have been in casinos with a frequency counter and not been "caught",
but they
** do have signs that state you must "check all electronic equipment at
the door".
** So it's me who's taking the risk..( you can hear just as much outside the
** building anyway).
**
** Good Luck
**
** stealth1

--
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] Wed May 29 23:51:03 1996
From: Dick Williams <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: NEED ATLANTA OYLMPIC FREQUENCIES
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 13:20:36 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o1os7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


The Olympic Torch relay came through Kansas City last week. In an article
in the paper one of honchos with the road team mentioned that their comms
was all encrypted or digital.  I did get info on their arrival via
listening to the regular Highway Patrol and county Sheriff freqs.

Dick Williams  [e-mail]
Kansas City MO




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Peter Gerba)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need Freq. for SF Fire
Date: 19 May 1996 23:54:23 -0700
Message-ID: <4np4uv$[e-mail]>

Would some one help with San Francisco Fire Dept. Freqs.

Thanks, pete
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:05 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need help from south Jersey listeners
Date: 22 MAY 96 17:04:56 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I often pick up activity from the freq. 165.087, and was wondering if anyone
knows exactly what this is. It sounds like a mix of some law enforcement, with
military. Could it be MP's from Fort Monmouth, or some other military base in
southern NJ? I'm located in n.e. NJ, but have heard references to so. Jersey
locations, that's why I suspect it's located there.
I've also seen this freq. attributed to SS "uniform" ch. but don't believe
this is the case with what I'm hearing.
Thanks,
Phil


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:06 1996
From: scout <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: need KS. highway patrol freq's
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 11:18:52 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

anyone have any freq's for the kansas highway patrol?


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (SDU)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: need mods for C-528!!
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 18:09:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4o4g2g$[e-mail]>

Hi ! I am looking for mods of Standard C528A!! Does anyone can tell
me!!
Thank you!!
SDU



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rickard Faivre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: norske scanner frekvenser
Date: 25 May 1996 21:16:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4o7tbg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4o5eql$[e-mail]>

In article <4o5eql$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>We here can't speak Norish (or whatever the language of Norway is)
>
It`s called Norwegian.Maybe his Americano isn`t so good.

Ricardo.



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (steve m. hucks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Olympic Frequencies
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 15:51:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4o4g86$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I am looking for frequencies to be used during the Games in Atlanta.
If anyone has any ideas on where the get such information please let
me know.  Thanks.  I'm fairly new to scanning and welcome comments and
/or ideas.



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Business Resource Group)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Olympic Frequencies
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 12:51:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4ohh5o$[e-mail]>
References: <NOMSGID_1=3A109=[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

>SFS-@> * From: [e-mail] (steve m. hucks)
>SFS-@>I am looking for frequencies to be used during the Games in Atlanta.
>   -@>If anyone has any ideas on where the get such information please let
>   -@>me know.  Thanks.  I'm fairly new to scanning and welcome comments and
>   -@>/or ideas.
>

For system information, you might want to check out Motorola's web
site (http://www.mot.com).  They have a great deal of info on the
systems and equipment that will be in use.  They even have a map of
some of the tower locations.

Regards...



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Fenech)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: OPP freqs
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 22:58:40 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <n9jig-2305962133360001@206.68.164.20>

On Thu, 23 May 1996 21:33:36 -0500, [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
wrote:

>Does OPP still use 42.xx freqs in the Northland?  I will be traveling from
>the Soo to Espanola to Tobermory to Owen Sound to Burlington next month.
>
>Also, what freqs does the ON ferry at Tobermory use?

All the areas you'll be visiting will have OPP on the VHF-high system
(14x.xxx).  Don't think they are using 42 MHz anywhere anymore.  From
my lists, the Tobermory to Manitoulin Island ferries use 157.445 in
addition to regular marine VHF.  Can't confirm though, as I live much
further south :-)

--
Michael Fenech
Etobicoke, Ontario  CANADA
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:13 1996
From: Harold Hackman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: opto scout reaction tune
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 11:17:51 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4nh4v3$[e-mail]>

I'vGuy Teague wrote:
>
> keith evans ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : Can anyone please send me the directions to modify my
> : ar 8000 to allow reaction tuning from the side of the scanner
> : with the rca adapter.  What is the word on how well this system
> : works with the opto scout frequency reader.  Take care.   Keith.
> --------
>
> There's a new cable out from OptoElectronics now that includes a new,
> slotted battery cover and a cable with a mini-plug on one end and the
> flat ribbon-cable on the other to insert into the AR8000. I think it's
> the SAC-8000, but I don't have the brochure with me.
>
> I have the cable but haven't tried it yet, but it's got to beat
> the hell out of having to cut a hole in the AR8000.
>
> --
> Cheers  73 de  [e-mail]  "They're out there"              K Kesey
> Guy     KG5VT  [e-mail]  "Hey don't eat that yellow snow" F Zappa
e used both methods and the SAC8000 is, by far, the best approach. No
holes, no cutting, no pain.

Harold


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Guy Teague)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Opto Xplorer
Date: 24 May 1996 19:22:00 -0400
Message-ID: <4o5gao$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Harold Hackman ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I saw a beta version of the Xplorer at the Hamvention in Dayton over the
: weekend. Very impressive! Two things stood out to me in the beta version;
: the audio capability deletes the necessity to carry your scanner with you
: for Xplorer activity and the sound is not loud enough (although you'll
: probably be using an earphone anyway). It's a fairly big box to hang
: on your belt. The Hamvention price was $850 if you ordered at that time.
--------

Well, the built in speaker only negates the need to carry a separate
scanner if you're willing to forego monitoring the party that isn't
in your near-field - isn't this correct?

Can it still reaction tune an external radio ala the Scout?
--
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] Wed May 29 23:51:15 1996
From: Harold Hackman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Opto Xplorer
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 15:05:28 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4o5gao$[e-mail]>

Guy Teague wrote:
>
> Harold Hackman ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : I saw a beta version of the Xplorer at the Hamvention in Dayton over the
> : weekend. Very impressive! Two things stood out to me in the beta version;
> : the audio capability deletes the necessity to carry your scanner with you
> : for Xplorer activity and the sound is not loud enough (although you'll
> : probably be using an earphone anyway). It's a fairly big box to hang
> : on your belt. The Hamvention price was $850 if you ordered at that time.
> --------
>
> Well, the built in speaker only negates the need to carry a separate
> scanner if you're willing to forego monitoring the party that isn't
> in your near-field - isn't this correct?
>
> Can it still reaction tune an external radio ala the Scout?
> --
> Cheers  73 de  [e-mail]  "They're out there"              K Kesey
> Guy     KG5VT  [e-mail]  "Hey don't eat that yellow snow" F Zappa


Yes and yes. The Xplorer is a pretty big box relative to the Scout. Some
people might not want to carry their scanners with them.

Harold


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:16 1996
Date: 24 May 1996 02:18:00 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Flint)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Subject: OS535 w/PRO-2035


  I'm looking to buy the OS535 board for my Pro-2035 and would like to
find the cheapest price available. If you know of any place that sells
this board under $125 dollars, Please E-Mail me.

                                               Thanks in advance,


                                              Flint
                                              [e-mail]
--
** Starship Sirius (NX-40911) -- Orbiter.Com -- http://WWW.Orbiter.Com



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Cntrmeasur)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pager Decoding...?
Date: 28 May 1996 12:31:48 -0400
Message-ID: <4of9pk$[e-mail]>
References: <4odg94$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Cntrmeasur)

I'd like to know if there is any hardware / software combination with
which one can connect their Scanner to their PC to receive and decode
both Numeric and Alpha pages?  Seems to me that I saw a posting
several months ago describing how to do this.  What I'd like to do is
set up my scanner with this software/hardware to make logs of the
various pager intercepts.

Contact K&L Technologies.  They have a small interface for around $100.
Their e-mail address is K&[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (JonnyD34)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Payphone Tones
Date: 23 May 1996 13:25:17 -0400
Message-ID: <4o271t$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JonnyD34)

Does anyone know a way to simulate payphone coin-drop tones?  I know there
is a way to upgrade a Radio Shack phone dialer with a new chip, to do
this.
Any suggestions?  Please reply via email, thanks...

----------------------------------------------------
Jonny D at UNH
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
----------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Payphone Tones
Date: 24 May 1996 14:05:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4o4fn6$[e-mail]>
References: <4o271t$[e-mail]> <4o2eg0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

LLEDLOW ([e-mail]) wrote:
: PKHARTLEY wrote:
:
: > I thought that current day payphones did away with that!
: >
: > I heard that several years ago, people built these tone generators, and
: > the phone companies finally came out with payphones that operated
: > differently.

: That's right.  The signaling is done out of band now.
: --
: -------------------------------------------------------------------
: Larry L. Ledlow, Jr.          [e-mail]
: Principal Systems Engineer    1-603-885-3287 voice
: SSD Communications Systems    1-603-885-7149 fax
: Sanders - A Lockheed Martin Co.       "Make it so!"
: -------------------------------------------------------------------

Wrong, wrong.  All Regional Bell operating Companies are using IN BAND
SIGNALLING for the charge tones.  These include the coin-drop tones, coin-
return tones, and other operater tones.  The payfones communicate IN BAND
to the central offices.

However, the CALL PROGRESS SIGNALLING is done out of band now.  A trunk
associated with the actual call is a 4800-baud carrier that contains
information pertaining to the call.  Information like, does the phone ring
busy? Did the recipient answer? etc etc is communicated from the terminating
office back to your local central office via this trunk.

If you drop a quarter in a true Bell Western Electric Phone hooked up to
local Bell's equipment, YOU WILL HEAR AN INBAND pulsing of 5 tones to
ACTS via the local central office.

There is an ACTS test number that exists in most areas. 959-1230 rings
a coin-test.  Take your tone generator and play the tones into the Mic.  It
will register.

Keith Monahan
Ex-Bell Employee



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Payphone Tones
Date: 23 May 1996 15:32:16 -0400
Message-ID: <4o2eg0$[e-mail]>
References: <4o271t$[e-mail]>

In article <4o271t$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (JonnyD34)
writes:

>Does anyone know a way to simulate payphone coin-drop tones?  I know
there
>is a way to upgrade a Radio Shack phone dialer with a new chip, to do
>this.
>Any suggestions?  Please reply via email, thanks...
>
>

I thought that current day payphones did away with that!

I heard that several years ago, people built these tone generators, and
the phone companies finally came out with payphones that operated
differently.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:21 1996
From: LLEDLOW <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Payphone Tones
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 13:51:36 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o271t$[e-mail]> <4o2eg0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4o4fn6$[e-mail]>

Keith A Monahan wrote:

> Wrong, wrong.  All Regional Bell operating Companies are using IN BAND
> SIGNALLING for the charge tones.  These include the coin-drop tones, coin-
> return tones, and other operater tones.  The payfones communicate IN BAND
> to the central offices.

Thanks for clearing this up, Keith!
--
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Larry L. Ledlow, Jr.            [e-mail]
Principal Systems Engineer      1-603-885-3287 voice
SSD Communications Systems      1-603-885-7149 fax
Sanders - A Lockheed Martin Co. "Make it so!"
-------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (william romairs)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro 2029 Help
Date: Fri, 24 May 96 00:29:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4o3008$[e-mail]>


I am looking for any modifications for the pro 2029
Plaese e-mail.
I am new to this and I am learning fast.


thank

willie


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:24 1996
From: "James H." <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO 2030 modification
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 22:14:15 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: John Caban <[e-mail]>

John Caban wrote:
>
> Does anyone have the information for the mods on the cellular freq.s
> for the Radio Shack Pro 2030. Thank You.

Check out this web site for Radio shack scanner mods.  (Excellent)

http://www.zianet.com/kc5kto/mods.html


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:27 1996
Date: 25 May 1996 10:25:26 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Flint)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Subject: PRO-2006


Boy am I happy!
       I went yard saling today and found a Pro-2006 in great condition.
Plugged it up and it worked great too. The man was asking $150 dollars
but gave it to me for $125, What a deal. Considering everyone on the net
is asking at least $275 or up.

    Now I have a few questions. The back-Light dosen't seem to work. Now
this dosen't bother me but I would like it. Is there anything I can do?
    and my other question is... If I cut D502, would this inprove the
2006?  :)

                                    A happy man,

                                           Flint
                                           [e-mail]
--
** Starship Sirius (NX-40911) -- Orbiter.Com -- http://WWW.Orbiter.Com



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Easton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: PRO-2006 For Sale Phoenix Area
Date: 25 May 1996 14:59:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4o7vr6$[e-mail]>

Hi,

I have my Radio Shack Pro 2006 for sale. It's mint, with the cel mod, and I am

the original owner. Never used mobile. With the instruction book and the shop
manual. Works perfectly, of course.  Sorry- NO MAIL - Central Phoenix pick up
only. I am asking less than others! $275

Dave in Phoenix  602-274-7866  or [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:28 1996
From: "Curtis L. Purdy" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: pro-32 mods.
Date: 25 May 1996 02:54:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4o5spt$[e-mail]>

Does anybody know if it is possable to modify radio shack's pro-32 scanner



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:29 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: pro-32 mods.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o5spt$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 01:56:26 GMT

Steve Arnold ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Curtis L. Purdy wrote:
: >
: > Does anybody know if it is possable to modify radio shack's pro-32 scanner

: I have been looking for years myself.  I have not as of yet found any.
: I would like more channels, freqs above 512, etc.

If it only goes up to 512, get a GRE or Ramsey converter which will
downconvert the 800mhz stuff down to 400.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Murphy MH113 857-3027)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Problem with scanner...
Date: 28 May 1996 14:26:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4of2f6$[e-mail]>

I am having trouble with my pro 44 scanner.  About a week ago, I was
listening to it and the batteries seemed to be going dead.  I took it in
and put the charger cord on it and let it charge up.  About 3 days later,
I took it with me and it on.  I noticed I was not hearing anything. This
is really unusual for my area.  (There is a ham repeater that has voice id
every 10 minutes, so I would have at least heard this)  I could not even
pick up the NOAA continuous weather broadcast at 162.400.  I tried
reprogramming all the freqs in agian, but this did not help. I even called
my pager, to see if I could hear it on the scanner, but nothing.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance
to anyone who replies..

You can either reply to this post or email directly (see below).

Again, thanks in advance to anyone who can help.



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

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

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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Murphy MH113 857-3027)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Problem with scanner...
Date: 29 May 1996 13:20:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4ohiu6$[e-mail]>
References: <4of2f6$[e-mail]>

It works now.  I came downstairs this morning and turned it on and it
worked.  I still do not know what the problem was, but it is working now.
So please disregard this post.  Thanks!!


John Murphy MH113 857-3027 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I am having trouble with my pro 44 scanner.  About a week ago, I was
: listening to it and the batteries seemed to be going dead.  I took it in
: and put the charger cord on it and let it charge up.  About 3 days later,
: I took it with me and it on.  I noticed I was not hearing anything. This
: is really unusual for my area.  (There is a ham repeater that has voice id
: every 10 minutes, so I would have at least heard this)  I could not even
: pick up the NOAA continuous weather broadcast at 162.400.  I tried
: reprogramming all the freqs in agian, but this did not help. I even called
: my pager, to see if I could hear it on the scanner, but nothing.

: Does anyone have any ideas?

: Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance
: to anyone who replies..

: You can either reply to this post or email directly (see below).

: Again, thanks in advance to anyone who can help.



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

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

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

: ------------------------ end of sif file ----------------------------------


--
------------------------  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] Wed May 29 23:51:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Hay145)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Programming an AOR 8000 to USA mode
Date: 22 May 1996 08:55:54 -0400
Message-ID: <4nv2sq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Hay145)

>Anyone have an idea how to program your AOR8000 (purchased in the UK,
>and with the UK Band Plan) to USA mode (With the USA Band Plan)?  The
>local dealer wants $50 to do this, which seems a little excessive for a
>convenience that I have been able to deal with.

Sorry I can't help you with your Bandplan although from what I understand
this can be done with a simple terminal programme - all you need is an
RS232 interface.  As you say $50 seems excessive for what I was told takes
just a few minutes of "hook up" to a PC.

I have bought a couple of sets from Javiation in the UK and am now
thinking of an AR8000 (have to sell some stuff first though !). The
"package" they sell includes the US Automode Bandplan if you want it and
Scout modification - both without any extra charge.

Good luck
Harry.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard E. Darwicki)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Radio Argentina
Date: 22 May 1996 04:30:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4nu59a$[e-mail]>

Any one know their operating schedule??

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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Radio Shack Outlet w/ Modifiable Pro-2026
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 19:24:19 GMT
Message-ID: <4oibpn$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Randy Phillips) wrote:

>Having read a couple of posts about finding modifiable old stock at
>Radio Shack, I thought about one of the local RS stores that is
>designated an 'outlet'; it sells 'refurbished' RS stuff at a good
>discount with a 30-day warranty.

>I dropped by last night, and lo and behold, there was a Pro 2026 with
>a date code of 11A3 (which someone had mentioned was a good one to
>get), so I bought it for $150, half-expecting to find the old innards
>replaced with a more recent system board. But no! There was a
>clippable L201 jumper, and I'm once again in Fat (cellular) City for
>the first time since my good ol' Pro 2004 crapped out a while back.

>I suppose every big city must have an 'outlet' Radio Shack; a quick
>check may really pay off. Good luck!

Nice catch!  I got mine from a Radio Shack store early this year.
They are out there, just not everywhere!

Steve



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Thompson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Replacing an R1.  Suggestions?
Date: 28 May 1996 09:34:59 -0400
Message-ID: <4oeve3$[e-mail]>

Subject says it.  Finally got tired of an Icom R1 and want to replace it
with a rough equivalent.  I'm more interested in good performance than
unblocked cell freqs.  Any suggestions in the $250-$400 range?

TIA



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeremy Foss)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ. Frequencies for Dependable Courier in MPLS,MN
Date: 28 May 1996 04:37:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4odvtm$[e-mail]>


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         +-------------------------------------------------+
         |                 Jeremiah Foss                   |
         |                P.o. Box 290229                  |
         |               Minneapolis,MN 55429              |
         |                                                 |
         | Phone [phone]      [e-mail]       |
         |       URL: Http://www.winternet.com/~jef        |
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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:41 1996
From: Tom Aldrich <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ: I.N.S. Freqs for S.E. Arizona. Thankya.
Date: 28 May 1996 23:32:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4og2e0$[e-mail]>


   We're bound for Tombstone Az this week. I Got the local gendarms
(cops) frequencies but am wondering about I.N.S. & related tfc in that
area.
   Thanks a lot if you can help!

                               @;<} swami


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:42 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: RS PRO-2006 available in Canada?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nlmi1$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 01:55:21 GMT

Tom Crites ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Can anyone tell me if you can still buy (new) a Radio Shack PRO-2006 in
: Canada?

Nope.  Durham radio has recently sold the last few that were available.




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:43 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: RS2004 vs RS2035
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 14:39:45 GMT

Tom Montgomery <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I have a mint condition 2004 with speed, memory, and cell mods that I use
>for my primary base scanner. I was thinking about replacing it with a
>RS 2035 I can get on clearance at the local RS Outlet store. I was
>considering it primarily for the 1000 channel capability and the fast
>scanning rate. I know that you can do a keypad entry for the cell bands.
>Does anyone have any opinions about such a switch. Pro or Con, all
>opinions are welcome. Thanks, Monty

Opinions are like belly buttons. Every body has one. Heres mine.  I
have a PRO-2006/OS-456 that I wouldn't trade for ANYTHING !!   On the
other hand, if you have a radio with 52,500 channels. . . . .  How can
you listen to them all at the same time??  While scanning on channel
5, for an example, action is taking place on channel 1536.  By the
time the scanner gets there, it's all over.  You will miss more than
you hear.

IF, on the other hand, you have two or more scanners, then the
likelyhood of missing the action will be less.  In addition to my
2006, I also have a pro-2030 running. What I do is program a SET of
sample freqs in the 2030.  ie; fire, police, aircraft, etc.  When I
hear that there is action on say, the fire channels, then I switch to
the computer controlled 2006 with all the freqs in that service.  In
the mean time I can still hear all the related stuff going on, on the
2030.

IMHO, it ain't the number of channels you got!  It's the quality of
the machine.   My advise to you would to be save your money, get the
Optoscan 456 for your 2004, anf then get a cheaper scanner to run
alongside it.


Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:44 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Saw (and heard) Air Force One today
Date: 22 MAY 96 17:15:44 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nio3v$[e-mail]> <4njb4l$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4nmf95$[e-mail]> <4nqa2b$[e-mail]>

In a previous article, [e-mail] wrote:
->[e-mail] (John M. Vogel) wrote:
->
->>[e-mail] wrote:
->>: Is AF One still coming in at 407.850 & 415.700 during airport approach?
->
->>Dunno.  I was listening in on the tower frequency (118.5/120.05 for St.
->>Louis).
->
->      Air Force One landed at the Boise (ID) Airport on Feb. 14th of this
->year, due to massive flooding in northern Idaho. Lots of activity on
->both 407.850 and 415.700 as well as the local approach/depart and
->ground control freq. While doing a search in the 407-416 area I did
->not hear or listen to what sounded like  conversations between
->staffers and the whitehouse.
->
->m
->
->  What were some of the specific frequencies in this range that you
    *did not* listen to?

->  Phil


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (MykSLB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: scanner dealers/So.Cal.
Date: 24 May 1996 15:25:05 -0400
Message-ID: <4o52eh$[e-mail]>
References: <4n1t40$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MykSLB)

Henry Radio in West LA carries all kinds of accessories, radios, books,
etc.  They will mail order too.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:46 1996
From: James Davis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SF Bay Area/Yosemite Park Freq Needed !!!
Date: 25 May 1996 10:38:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4o6nv8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Stephen Chu <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I will be visiting San Franscisco area and Yosemite Park next week and
>like to bring my Pro-43 with me for the first time. If anyone has
>frequencies listing for SF (anything at all) and US park service at
>Yosemite Park, please post or reply via email.
>
Pop Comm 1996 Communications Guide pp27-34:

    172.650R
    172.755
    168.350
    171.80R
    170.0
    47.62
    47.58
    154.515
    151.685
    151.895
    154.60
    147.0

Some of these are shared with Curry Co.

You can look up freques on line (up to 250/hits per cat), as well as
order their fcc data base cdrom at...

    www.perconcorp.com

Have a nice time.

                                          -=[ JimK Davis ]=-



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:48 1996
From: Sparky J. Morehouse <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SF Bay Area/Yosemite Park Freq Needed !!!
Date: 27 May 1996 20:43:38 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4o6nv8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In note <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Reverend Tweek)
writes:
>James Davis  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>>
>>Pop Comm 1996 Communications Guide pp27-34:
>
>"1996"?  It's *got* to be old data.
>
>>Some of these are shared with Curry Co.
>
>"Yosemite Park Curry And Company" LOST the concessions at Yosemite a
>few years back, shortly after a Japanese company bought their parent
>company, MCA.  AFAIK, YPC&C was handed over to a US company, but shortly
>after that, the concessions were up for rebidding and Curry did not submit
>the winning bid.
>
>

Is it possible that the new business might also be using some of the freqs
that Curry did? I see in the list several business band/itinerant freqs, don't

I? Yes, Curry has been outta there for several years. I didn't catch the name
of the original msg poster, but at least they tried.

Never trust any single source, multiple input required  <grin>

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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Darrell A. Larose)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Signal Tracking
Date: 25 May 1996 13:50:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4o7378$[e-mail]>
References: <4o269l$[e-mail]> <4o521a$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Darrell A. Larose)


MySonsCool ([e-mail]) writes:
> In article <4o269l$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Alan
> Edwards) writes:
>
>>>Let's assume we have a transmitter, transmitting frequently but not
>>constantly at 5 watts.  The transmitter is operating at say, 145.0000
> mhz.
>>The antenna
>>>used on the transmitter is a 16inch whip.
>>
>>>What methods could we use to track that signal?  I'm interested in
> methods
>>>that could actually be used without $20,000 pieces of equipment and so
> on.
>
> Look in QST, they had a great article on building one, it consisted of a
> reciever, 2 antannas, and a box (with you have to construct according to
> their instructions). This box just sampled the signal from both antannas,
> and based on the difference in signal, could pretty accurately point you
> in the direction of the transmitter.  If you want, e-mail me, and I'll
> find the specific issue/article.
>
How about posting the info here, sounds like a interesting project that
others may want to try...

cheers


--
Darrell Larose
[e-mail]     http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ad607
[e-mail]    http://www.newforce.ca/~darrell/


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Douglas Griffin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Signal Tracking
Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 09:23:24 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o269l$[e-mail]> <4o521a$[e-mail]>

> In article <4o269l$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Alan
> Edwards) writes:
>
> >Let's assume we have a transmitter, transmitting frequently but not
> >constantly at 5 watts.  The transmitter is operating at say, 145.0000 mhz.
> >The antenna used on the transmitter is a 16inch whip.
> >
> >What methods could we use to track that signal?  I'm interested in methods
> >that could actually be used without $20,000 pieces of equipment and so on.

There have been many articles in QST magazine describing circuits and
methods to locate transmitters.  This is a popular amateur radio sport in
the U.S. and Europe.  In the U.S. it is called Fox Hunting or Transmitter
Hunting.  Check with a local amateur radio operator or club for more
information.

One book on the subject is "Transmitter Hunting Radio Direction Finding
Simplified, Moell and Curlee, Tab Books Inc.  It describes many radio
direction finding circuits and methods.

For those not interested in building their own electronics there are
sources of prefabricated systems.  One nicely packaged locating
unit, the VF-142Q, is used in conjunction with your receiver or scanner.
It is made by Radio Engineers - Technitron, 7969 Engineer Rd,  Ste 102,
San Diego, CA  92111, [phone].  I have no interest in this company
but I have used this unit with my Icom R-1 and it works quite well.

Doug

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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Humphrey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Simi Valley, CA frequencies
Date: 28 May 1996 16:26:50 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4of9ga$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Simi Valley, CA:

There are too many for me to list here...but here are a few.

POLICE:

F-1   160.785 MHz     Dispatch
F-2   153.875 MHz
F-3   155.985 MHz

FIRE:

F-1   154.010 MHz     Dispatch
F-5   154.325 MHz     Tactical

Several more listings are published in the "National" and special
"Southern California" editions of Gene Hughes' POLICE CALL. The National
edition is readily available at most Radio Shack stores. The (excellent
and very detailed!!) Southern California edition is available at many
hobby and electronics stores.

Monitor Safely!

Brian Humphrey
Simi Valley, CA




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:52 1996
From: Jeff Goldman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: SMALLEST SCANNER!!!
Date: 25 May 1996 22:02:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4o802d$t37$[e-mail]>

Javiation has received their first batch of the World's smallest scanner,
the WS-1000E (also known as the Standard AX-400). It is uncut from 500kHz
thru 1.3GHz and is just a hair taller than the Standard C508A. Like the
C508A, it runs on 2AAs (for about 20 hours continuously on alkalines). The
WS/AX-400 has 400 channels, as well as 10 Search banks. Scan/Search speed is
25cps.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SMALLEST SCANNER!!!
Date: 27 May 1996 00:32:27 -0400
Message-ID: <4obb8r$[e-mail]>
References: <4o852t$[e-mail]>

Sounds excellent!

Size (dimensions)? Price? Triple conversion?

Where do I get details!

PKH


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rickard Faivre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: SMALLEST SCANNER!!!
Date: 28 May 1996 18:00:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4ofevf$[e-mail]>
References: <4o852t$[e-mail]> <4obb8r$[e-mail]>

In article <4obb8r$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Sounds excellent!
>
>Size (dimensions)? Price? Triple conversion?
>
>Where do I get details!
>
>PKH

Try Javiation.

Rickard.



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Cheek)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Swap/Trade Ideas
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 17:10:27 GMT
Message-ID: <31a349fd.35679241@192.188.72.19>
References: <319f3fc4.122305063@192.188.72.19>

[e-mail] (Bill Cheek) wrote:

>> I want to swap new CE-232 Scanner/Computer Interfaces in
>> either of three forms:

TO:  [e-mail]

I am not able to send you e-mail at the above address.  My
replies to you are returned "addressee unknown".  Perhaps
you can use another e-mailer or an address that my server
can resolve and locate.

Bill




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Seibert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: The best NOAA radio?
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 13:57:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4ohl2u$[e-mail]>
References: <4oa5qc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Drew R. McGhee) wrote:

>Depending on how close you are to it, you may miss important information. To
>want to be able to turn down the volume of the alerting 'noise', to me, would

>be like wanting to turn down the volume of your smoke detector, a somewhat
>counter productive move.

You must understand Hurricaine season in Florida (many, many watches)!  You ar
e
right about the need for a radio that discriminates (or alarm frequency) betwe
en
a warning and a watch...  However, until someone dreams up that system, I'd li
ke
to be able to control the alert volume!





From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:56 1996
From: Nick West <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Touble w/  Bearcat scanner
Date: 25 May 1996 20:26:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4o7qct$[e-mail]>

I own a bearcat scanner model no. BC220xlt. None of the cotrol buttons
want to work. The only response I get is a beep when I press the light
button. There is a skeleton-key icon in the bottom right hand corner of
the screen. I think it might be a result of me accidently using the wrong
adapter. If so, how much would it cost to be repaired. Or are there any
other things that might be wrong?

Nick



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:57 1996
Date: 27 May 1996 12:21:40 EDT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Flint)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Trunked Question


     Ok, I been thinking about something and haven't been able to make
any sense of it.
     My local PD is in a twenty-seven channel trunked system, now
whenever an officer keys up there mic the computer, controlling the
trunk, selects a "clear" channel. and the officer can talk to dispatch
etc. etc. but, the thing I'm wondering is, I've been in the local police
station and there is only two people up front, one answers the phones
and takes care of the people who enter the station. Now the other is the
radio dispatcher. So how does the trunk work? The dispatcher can only
talk to one person at a time. So how is the trunk better than a
conventional system, besides the hassel it gives scanner hobbiest.

                                         Thanks in advance,
                                                 Flint
                                                 [e-mail]
--
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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: U.S. Customs, (U.S. Treasury Dept)
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 17:11:31 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4njfp6$[e-mail]>

       U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT ~ U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE

NATIONAL
165.2375            A1 National Simplex Customs/USCG
165.2375R         A2 166.4375 Input - National Repeater
166.4625R         A3 166.5875 Input - Treasury common
166.5875            A4 Customs/ATF Tactical, Simplex, No PL,
164.325              A5 Project Alliance, Simplex, San Diego
163.125R           A6 164.325  Input, Project Alliance Rptr.
165.4375            A7 Area Tactical, Simplex
165.4375R         A8 166.30  Input, Area Tactical
165.4375            B1 Area Tactical, Simplex
165.5125R         B2 166.275 Input, Area Tactical
165.7375            B3 Air Support, "X-RAY", Simplex
164.325              B4 Area Tactical, Simplex
164.2                   B5 Area Tactical, Simplex
165.7625R         B6 166.5875 Input, Area Tactical
162.050               B7 Area Tactical, Simplex
162.050R            B8 164.575 Input, Area Tactical
165.7625             ? Area Tactical, Simplex
163.6750R          162.925 Input, Border Patrol 5z PL, "Sector"
165.4625              04 166.5875 Treasury common, No PL
162.235                Customs ?
162.825                Customs & Border Patrol? (Rptr. Input)
165.850                Customs Tactical & Border Pat.?
                               (Anti-Smuggling)
163.100                Ear mikes (low-power)?
418.050                Communications (low-power)? & DEA "10"
418.575                Surveillance (low-power)??  & DEA "9"
27.575                  Surveillance (low-power)?
27.585                  Surveillance (low-power)?

PACIFIC REGION
Los Angeles DISTRICT/AREA 7, "900"
Los Angeles       Operations LAX direct/Helo    163.125
Los Angeles       Operations LAX rptr  168.5R,  163.125 Input
Project Alliance, San Diego, "200"
164.325     A5       Simplex
163.125R    A6    164.325 Input 100.0Hz
165.4375    B1     Customs, Tactical
Reserved    B2, B3, B6 and B7 (see above)

JOINT OPERATIONS
Coast Guard Enforcement  C1   164.9125
Coast Guard Enforcement  C2   164.550
Coast Guard Tactical 1       C3   165.3375
Coast Guard Tactical 2       C4   165.5625?
Coast Guard Tactical           C5   163.175
Coast Guard Enforcement  04   168.5R  164.9125 Input  no PL
Coast Guard tactical 1          03   162.125, Simplex
Coast Guard tactical 2          04   162.325, Simplex
Coast Guard car to car         03   165.3375, Simplex
Coast Guard Talk-Around   02   163.175
Coast Guard Law Enf.2           6   164.550?

Identifier      Function
Alfa            Reigon 7 (silent) "502"
Alfa            Patrol Division
Charlie     Communications Division
Delta        Contraband enforcement
Echo         Border Patrol Task Force
India          Investigations Office
Juliet         Operation Orion Narco Team
Kilo            Coast Guard Intelligence
Lima          Aircraft units
Mike          Marine units
Oscar        ATF Task Force
Papa         Patrol (deleted)
Romeo     Region administration
Sierra        Internal Affairs
Tango      Project Alliance Task Force
Zulu           Special assignments
B8, "1300"    San Jose Operations

NOTE!  This data is not 100% accurate.  Please update this file only
       if you are confident of your data.  Then please copy to me:
       [e-mail]   Thank you!




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:51:59 1996
From: Kevin Ikenberry <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: WANTED: FREQ LISTINGS
Date: 22 May 1996 19:14:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4nvp24$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (David W Martin) writes:
> All:
>
> Is there somewhere on the net that I can go to gather
> information about frequently used frequencies? In
> other words what freqs are used by whom and for what.
> I am especially interested in the South East Texas area.
> Particularly around Houston. A local person I met has
> the info, but they appear VERY reluctant to share. So
> I am hoping to compile my own information from the
> internet. I'll post it to my WWW page for everyone to
> share. If you can help me to compile this information
> please do so! I need to find the info as I am tired
> of asking for it from the local person I know.
>
> Thanks.
> David
>

Try http://www.perconcorp.com/db_srch.htm


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:52:00 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Subject: Wanted: Storm Chaser Freqs.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SCN User)
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 00:39:41 GMT


Anyone know what freqs are used by Weather Service/NOAA  scientists while
chasing storms?  From video I've seen on some PBS programs the vehicles have
as many antennas as some amateur radio operators do.

Also, how about the amateur and commercial storm chasers.  Are they using
CB and GMRS or other freqs?

Thanks in advance

Kerwin

--
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                                     *    They know who you are...
         [e-mail]               *     They know where you live...
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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:52:01 1996
From: Steve Giron <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: What is 470.9875 in Orange County, CA?
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 23:35:36 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o19rb$[e-mail]>
To: Bryan Bashin <[e-mail]>

Bryan Bashin wrote:
>
> I am curious to know what business uses 470.9875 in the Orange County
> (Anaheim) California area.  Anybody know?
>
> Or can anybody point me to an online resource that can help me find out?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Bryan

According to ScanFan and ther Percon CD, 470.9875 is Pasadena PD. KVF692

Steve


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:52:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark R. Laytos)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: What to buy? BC3000XLT or AOR AR2700?
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 14:06:59 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Due to the recent death of my BC200XLT I am forced to buy a new
scanner. What, for the money is a better choice (feel free to throw
other /makesmodels in at anytime!), a Uniden BC3000XLT ($339) or the
AOR AR2700 ($399)(What the hell is this band plan thing anyway?).

Thanks to any and all.......

Mark R. Laytos
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:52:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Golden Eagle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Which Cheek Book Has The 2006 Mods..5200 Channel Mod.
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 00:42:49 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On 15 May 1996 06:36:37 GMT, [e-mail] (kroberts)
wrote:

  The extra channels are cool but all those custom memory
>banks (16 banks with 400 channels each, each bank the equivalent of an entire
>Pro 2600), each fully customizable, is what is really neat.  Good luck with
>it!
>
>Ken
>

It is my understanding the new mod will give me 16,400 channel!
I am waiting for Bill Cheek to confirm this.  I sent him e-mail but
have not received a reply as of yet.

Thanks Ken!


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:52:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard E. Darwicki)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: White's Radio Log
Date: 22 May 1996 04:29:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4nu57m$[e-mail]>

Is it still around?

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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:52:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Barry)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: White's Radio Log
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996 15:30:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4ochfs$[e-mail]>
References: <4nu57m$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I do not think so.  A few years ago I tried to write the publisher the
letter was returned.  I have not been able to find a simalar
publication.

Barry


[e-mail] (Richard E. Darwicki) wrote:

>Is it still around?





From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:52:05 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: WTB - Motorola Minitor Pager on 154.370
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 16:07:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4o7aut$[e-mail]>

Looking for a Motorola Minitor II pager on 154.370.  Please e-mail me
your price if you find one.



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:52:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Stuart Logan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: WTB: PRO2004/5/6 ASAP
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996 00:47:51 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <31a76db0.17540573@news>

In article <31a76db0.17540573@news>, [e-mail] (VE7EZD) wrote:

> I want to buy a PRO2004, 2005, or 2006 as soon as I can
> please email with model, price and condition
> Steve
>
> - Steve M. Draper       AMATEUR RADIO: VE7EZD         Phone:[phone]

> - [e-mail]  or  [e-mail]
> - Technical Director for the B.C.F.M.C.A. Operating 6 repeaters @ 3500 feet.

> - VE7RPT 146.940, 224.300, 443.525, 1291.940, VE7RAG 147.020, VE7LAN 145.070

> - Glenayre Electronics, Engineering Department. ----Team
C2000----

I have a 2006 for sale. E-mail for details.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:19 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: American Airlines Frequencies?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 15:13:26 GMT

Peter Devanney ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Could some one point me to a source of air band dispatch/company
: and gate/customer service/maintenance frequencies known to be active in
: the Texas(dallas, san antonio, Houston, austin)and Chicago areas?

: I fly AA regularly and would like to be able to get forewarning of
: flight delays.

It's something pretty close to 460.8/465.8, just above the police
frequencies, I believe.  Most major airlines are in this band.




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: IKEA Security
Date: 26 May 1996 14:51:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4o9r66$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

It's possible tha tthey use the biz band 464-465mhz low power....these
frequencies are commonly used for such applications!

[e-mail] wrote:
: Does anyone have the frequency/ PL tone used by IKEA security,
: specifically the Tustin store??

: They are on UHF and use Motorola GP-300's

: Thanks!!


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Emarit Ranu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Frequencies in Greece
Date: 26 May 1996 16:25:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4oa0l3$[e-mail]>


        I will be going to Greece soon with my HT and a temporary amateur
        operating permit.  I cannot find any Grecian frequencies on the 'net,
        does anyone have any that I may have, or point me to where I can find
        them?

        Thanks for your time.


--
        -Emarit Ranu, KG0CQ 73's  [e-mail]
        Electrical Engineering     Colorado State University
        All generalizations are bad.     Censorship:  ######
        _._  __.  _____  _._.  __._


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dess)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: For those who lives in Quebec, Canada
Date: 26 May 1996 19:38:59 -0400
Message-ID: <4oaq2j$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Dess)

Hi! I live in Sainte-Foy (Quebec) and I'd like to know if there's anyone
out there who knows some frequencies around the Quebec Province?

I'd love to have frequencies of the Suret  du Qu bec; Canadian Army
Forces; Regional Police; Special Units (if any available).

I,d be glad if you have any info about all of this or where I could get
them....

Thank's for your collaboration,

A Scanner-Fan....


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (HH357)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Pro-39 vs. Pro-43?
Date: 26 May 1996 21:01:39 -0400
Message-ID: <4oautj$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HH357)

From an acoustic point of view the pro-43  has a much cleaner sound(no
whine) in the 800 MHZ range.
In addition the 43 is much smaller, fits the hand better, and the keyboard
has ergonomic texture keys.
It probably scans faster, but I can't remember.
The 43 is also triple conversion.  Much better in crowded city areas.
                           cheers


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:23 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Buffalo NY area Frequencies
Date: Sun, 26 May 1996 21:50:58 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi;
   Anyone wanting scanner frequencies for the Buffalo NY area feel free to
contact me at     [e-mail]     I will do what I can to get any
requests out asap.
Andy B.-  EMT-Paramedic


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: LA Metro Green Line
Date: Sun, 26 May 1996 22:05:28 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nthqp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4o770s$[e-mail]>


>I thought the red blue, and greed lines all used the same or similar
>160-161mhz TRAIN frequencies!!  JOHN
>

One would think so, however this whole Los Angeles Rail system has
been corrupt from the first dollar spent!  In example, the LA Rail
systems are NOT compatable!   Red Line cars can't run on Blue Line and
and Green can only run on Green!  More to the point, NO line can share
equipment on ANY line.  There will be a MINIMUM of three vendors for
trains.  Each vendor will require three DIFFERENT ordering systems,
warehouses, qualified maintenence staff, inventories support
equipment, etc.!

Originally, Blue Line security was provided by Carson Sherrif.  Now it
appears that each line provides it's own transit authority agents.

Blue Line:  160.425  Maintenence
           472.4875R  Road
                      471.9875R  Yard

Red Line:   160.425R    Maint.
                      160.695R  Road
                       161.505R Yard

Green Line:Trunked  939.45MHz  / .4625 / .475 / .4875 / .500

Staff:             43.58MHz
Police-Surface Rail:  <A> 453.475R
                                          <C>453.625R
                                                  460.200R

Now if the above doesn't qualify as a waste of Federal and Local tax
dollars, what does?  I beleive that one of the real jewels of rail
transit lines in America is the Washington DC Metro System.  And that
system is OLD, but still shows what should be done with rail systems.

It is also outragous that anyone would consider underground rail
systems at a known earthquake site, but that it just what they did in
downtown Hollywood!  Not one real passenger has used that system yet
and the underground tunnels are caving in even without the stress of a
earthquake!  Some storefront properties have walls and srtucture
cracks  from underground rail construction and blasting.

If esthetics of a above ground monorail system was the objection, they
could have installed a MUCH safer and economical system 1 block South
of Hollywood Blvd.  Our tax dollars at work.

Uncle T.
WA6IGJ
__________________________________________
>Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Try there:
>
>: GREEN LINE:
>
>: Trunked  939.45MHz  / .4625 / .475 / .4875 / .500
>
>: Uncle T.
>: WA6IGJ
>
>: >Has anyone come across the LA Metro Green Line Frequencies?  I have yet
>: >to see them posted anywhere.
>



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (mm)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Need MO, COLO, KAN state police freqs
Date: 26 May 1996 23:40:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4oaq5b$[e-mail]>

I'd appreciate it if some of you out there could post state police
frequencies for Colorado, Missouri and Kansas.

Thanks.



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:25 1996
From: CW Kofler, Jr. <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR 8000 Replacement Knobs??
Date: 26 May 1996 23:53:14 GMT
Message-ID: <01bb4b56.a22190c0$[e-mail]>

Anyone know where I could get new ones?--The knobs that came with the
radio grip properly. Otherwise the radio is really great!!
Many thanks in advance for any advice!

E-mail:
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:26 1996
From: CW Kofler, Jr. <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: AOR 8000 Replacement Knobs--Part 2
Date: 26 May 1996 23:57:15 GMT
Message-ID: <01bb4b57.32783fc0$[e-mail]>

Sorry--I meant to say the knobs DO NOT grip properly.
Thanks--

E-mail
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:27 1996
From: "Alan L. Beyer" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Freq DB: Percon or Grove?
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996 00:46:22 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Which is IYHO is the most complete and accurate frequency source, the Grove DB
 or
Percon's Spectrum?


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:28 1996
From: Wizard1 <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning
Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 12:13:00 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <pine.sol.3.91.951108130943.14465a-100000@earth> <47t8d0$[e-mail]>

Drew Durigan wrote:
>
> >> : I don't listen to cell phone conversations, since it's illegal to do
> so
> >> : in the US.
>
> Yeah, right!  :-)
>
> I have a beachfront condo in Kansas for sale, too!
>
> -Drew in Charlotte-
>  KF4DDMHowdy Drew
                Wizard1 Kalamazoo



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:28 1996
From: Tom <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Directional antenna for 46mhz (cordless) band
Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 12:34:55 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o7vlc$t37$[e-mail]>

Has anyone been able or can devise a direction type antenna to tune in a
particular cordless?


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Cripps)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 8000
Date: Tue, 28 May 96 13:31:50 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4oernf$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>
>        Why an AOR8000, there are lots of problems with them. I was so
>un happy i sold mine and bought my MVT 7100 back!!

I'm looking to buy wither an AOR8000 and the MVT7100. I must admit I like
the alpha tagging of the AOR, but apart from that what is the difference?

How does the performance of the two stack?
How are they to operate, which is the most user friendly?
How does the PC interface on the 8000 work?
What are the "lots of problems" with the 8000?

I might also be a bit biased towards the AOR as I've had a 3000 for
several years, that seems well built, stable (since the old processor
was upgraded several years ago to remove the PLL lockup problem) and well
supported.

Let's get the discussion going....<g>

Dave Cripps



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:31 1996
From: Brian Varine <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: REQ: I.N.S. Freqs for S.E. Arizona. Thankya.
Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 19:03:59 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
To: Tom Aldrich <[e-mail]>


On 28 May 1996, Tom Aldrich wrote:

>
>    We're bound for Tombstone Az this week. I Got the local gendarms
> (cops) frequencies but am wondering about I.N.S. & related tfc in that
> area.

I never heard INS down there but Customs is quite busy at times. Heres
whats active around Tombstone/Ft. Huachuca

163.775
163.725 (The busiest one)
Also keep this one plugged in, it's rarely busy but when it is it is
quite interesting
155.445 Border Alliance Group (Drug Stuff)

==============================================================================
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] Mon Jun 03 19:25:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.info
Subject: How to Find Scanner Frequencies
Date: 28 May 1996 23:30:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4og2am$[e-mail]>
Keywords: FAQ food, microfiche, books, sleuthing

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         HOW DO YOU FIND THESE SCANNER FREQUENCIES?

                    by Bob Parnass, AJ9S

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

 I am often asked, "How  do  you  find  these  frequencies?"
 Scanner  enthusiasts  can obtain frequency information from
 several sources,  including  books,  government  microfiche
 records, or other listeners.


                            Books

 The most convenient source of fire and  police  frequencies
 is  the  Police  Call,  published  each  year in 9 regional
 volumes by Hollins Radio Data, and sold at Radio Shack  and
 larger book stores for under $13.  Police Call is basically
 a computer printout of FCC license information in the fire,
 police,  local government, and conservation services in two
 lists: by licensee name within  state,  and  by  frequency.
 Later  editions  have included a few pages of local airport
 and nonsensitive federal government frequencies.  The  1996
 edition  contains  selected  business frequencies, too, but
 callsigns are listed only for local government  and  public
 safety licensees.

 I highly recommend Richard  Barnett's  1992  book,  Monitor
 America,  published  by Scanner Master Corp.  A 3rd edition
 is  expected  soon  and  will  be  available   from   Grove
 Enterprises  for about $30.  This second edition is crammed
 full of police, fire, local government, news media, sports,
 national park, and commercial broadcast frequencies for all
 50  states.   The  information  was  compiled  mainly  from
 members  of  the  world's  largest scanning club, the Radio
 Communications  Monitoring  Association  (RCMA).    Monitor
 America  contains  detailed  communications system profiles
 and precinct maps for major metropolitan areas.  Police and
 fire  radio  codes  and  unit  identifiers  unique to local
 agencies are listed for several cities.  This differs  from
 Police  Call,  which  gives  a  more  sterile,  but uniform
 treatment of licensees, listing even the smallest of towns.
 A 3rd edition is expected in early 1995.

 Scanner Master also publishes regional frequency guides for
 Illinois, Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and
 other states.

 Aeronautical frequencies are covered  in  the  Aeronautical
 Frequency   Directory,   written   by  Bob  Coburn,  W1JJO.
 Although  most  of  the  information  is   about   civilian
 aviation,   Bob   included  sections  on  military  mid-air
 refueling and CAP.  The 401 page third edition is available
 from Official Scanner Guides (P.O. Box 525-NS, Londonderry,
 NH 03053).  The same publisher sells the Maritime Frequency
 Directory  and  frequency  guides  for  several New England
 states.  Some of these books are  available  through  Radio
 Shack, too.

 The  most  readily  available  source   of   sensitive   US
 government  frequencies  is  still Tom Kneitel's Top Secret
 Registry of US Government Radio Frequencies.  Published  by
 CRB  Research,  the  8th  edition  is  available from Grove
 Enterprises  for  about  $22.   Kneitel's   book   contains
 frequency listings for NASA, military, FBI, Secret Service,
 DEA,  IRS,  Border  Patrol,  arsenals,  ammunition  plants,
 missile  sites,  and  others  in  the  25 to 470 MHz range.
 Since  the  US  government  no  longer   offers   frequency
 information  for  its own stations, and has never published
 sensitive frequencies, most of the information in Kneitel's
 book  has been collected from listeners over the years.  It
 is certainly not complete, nor 100% accurate, but is a good
 book for this difficult to obtain information.

 Tab Books Master Frequency File, first edition, written  by
 James  Tunnell and Robert Kelty, lists federal agencies and
 frequencies and deserves a read.   However,  there  are  no
 military  listings and many pages are devoted to appendices
 and references which contain no  frequency  listings.   The
 space  would  be  much  better  used  by a combined federal
 frequency list sorted by frequency.

                          Magazines

 Although   national   in   circulation,   local   frequency
 information  is  sometimes  available in Grove's Monitoring
 Times    and     Kneitel's     sensationalistic     Popular
 Communications.


                     Government Records

 Every  year,  the   US   Government   sells   FCC   license
 information,  in  the  form of microfiche, floppy disk, and
 magnetic tape, to the public through the US  Department  of
 Commerce National Technical Information Service (NTIS).

 These lists contain license information for the  industrial
 (e.g.   Illinois  Armored  Car, Pinkerton's Security, Joe's
 Towing, etc.), highway maintenance,  commercial  broadcast,
 aviation, common carrier, and maritime services, as well as
 for police and fire.  For more info call NTIS  at  703-487-
 4630.

 Microfiche is not for the casual hobbyist, but  rather  for
 the  ardent  listener,  who  can easily spend a few hundred
 dollars for  the  fiche,  not  including  the  price  of  a
 microfiche reader.

 Back in "the good old days," Grove Enterprises sold  copies
 of  some  FCC  microfiche  files, and this was much cheaper
 than buying directly from  NTIS.   Grove  no  longer  sells
 microfiche,   but  sells  information  on  CDROM  for  $100
 instead.  In the 1995 edition, fields  are  different  than
 PerCon's  Spectrum  CDROM.   The licensee name and licensee
 city are used instead of the DBA (doing business  as)  name
 and transmitter city which makes query results confusing.

 The FCC has an agreement with PerCon (tel. [phone]), a
 private  company,  to  sell  FCC license information to the
 public on both floppy disks and CDROMs.  You  can  buy  the
 full license information for a multi state region or a less
 detailed license database covering the the  entire  USA  on
 CDROM  for about $100.  The new PerCon Spectrum CDROM sells
 for $29 and contains a handful  of  fields  for  every  FCC
 license  in  the  US.   It  works  in DOS, Windows, and Mac
 environments.  One can try restricted  sample  searches  of  |
 the   Spectrum  CD  for  free  via  PerCon's  web  page  at  |
 http://www.perconcorp.com/db_srch.htm .

 Companies have appeared which are "plugged  into"  the  FCC
 licensing  system  and they sell computer time allowing on-
 line file access.  They  also  sell  paper  copies  of  FCC
 information.   Washington  Radio Reports is one example.  A
 monthly publication, it lists license applications made  to
 the  FCC.   A  few members of my scanner club subscribe and
 share the information with me.

 As I have already done for hundreds of  radio  enthusiasts,
 companies,  government  agencies,  and organizations across
 the country, I will locate FCC licensed  and  selected  FAA  |
 and CAP transmitter sites in an area of your choice, in any  |
 state, and produce a custom RadioMap(TM) report,  including
 an  8-1/2"  by  11" scaled color map, protected by plastic.
 The map is marked with transmitter sites, cities, highways,
 airports, military installations, national parks, etc.

 RadioMap allows you to identify antenna sites and visualize
 the  transmitter  locations in your neighborhood, near your
 office, and other places of interest --  from  VLF  through
 microwave.   The  report  lists frequencies, callsigns, and
 licensee  names.   RadioMap  covers  police,  fire,   local
 government,   TV,   business,   industry,  common  carrier,
 railroad, trucking, and  many  more  types  of  transmitter
 sites,   excluding   ham   radio  stations.   Wireline  and
 nonwireline cellular phone and AM/FM broadcast  transmitter
 sites are clearly marked using unique color icons.

 Industrial customers use RadioMap  reports  to  survey  the
 "radio  environment"  prior  to  installation of radios and
 wireless microphones at customer sites.  RadioMap  is  used
 by  the  maritime  and broadcast industries, as well as ham
 radio operators to solve  intermod  interference  problems,
 and  has  been  very  favorably  reviewed  in  RCMA Scanner
 Journal, American Scannergram, and USSN.

 The  RadioMap  processes  and  software  are   unique   and
 proprietary.   Unlike  "more tame" maps, RadioMap shows the
 locations of military bases, ammunition  plants,  arsenals,
 weapons factories, and other military installations.

 For a flat fee, you  choose  the  center  location,  and  I
 choose the range, depending on transmitter site density:

         suburbs: 5 mile range (100 sq. mi. area)
         rural areas: 10 or more miles (400 sq. mi. area)
         dense urban area: 1 - 2 mile range

 Longer ranges for additional charge - call for pricing.

 A custom RadioMap report costs $20.95 plus  $5.00  shipping
 and  handling.   For  an additional $4.00, I will include a
 custom frequency allocation histogram,  a  0  -  1,000  MHz
 "spectrum  analyzer-like" display showing spectrum usage by
 the transmitters in the map coverage area.  Send  check  or
 money  order payable to Bob Parnass for $25.95 for standard
 or  $29.95  for  deluxe  RadioMap  report  with  histogram.
 Include  your  name,  address,  and telephone number, along
 with center location (nearest intersection of 2 streets, or
 latitude  &  longitude)  and  mail  to:  Bob  Parnass, 2350
 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543.  tel. [phone] PM
 central time.  For a brochure, send SASE.

        Federal Radio Stations - Not Licensed by FCC

 Since federal government radio stations are not licensed by
 the FCC, they are not listed in FCC microfiche.  In 1981, a
 group of 60 radio hobbyists split a $1300 fee, and obtained
 80   microfiche  cards  of  'sanitized'  information  about
 federal government radio  stations  under  the  Freedom  of  |
 Information  Act  (FOIA).  (See "The Government Giveth, the  |
 Government  Taketh  Away",   by   Richard   Prelinger,   in  |
 Monitoring Times, July 1982.)                                |

 Only 12 of the 21 information fields for each station  were
 furnished.  Fields like "Remarks", which indicate the exact
 usage of  a  channel  (e.g.   "Sky  Marshall's  Net"),  and
 "Bureau",  indicating  agency subdivision (e.g.  TAC within
 the USAF), were withheld.  These  80  pages  of  microfiche
 were  sold  by Grove Enterprises for $25, but are no longer
 available from that  source.   Private  entrepreneurs  have
 been  known  to  ask  $125  or  more  for a set!  In a step
 backward, the US  Government  insists  it  will  no  longer
 release  this type of information - it is now 'classified'.  |
 (See "AFIO and the  FOIA",  by  Bob  Grove,  in  Monitoring
 Times, September 1982.)                                      |

 For  a  reason  unknown  to  this  author,  the  government
 released a 1984 vintage set of frequencies allocated to the
 FAA.  Perhaps this was a mistake, because  the  information
 is  marked  'unclassified',  but  all fields are furnished,
 including  some  which  indicate  security  related  usage.
 Grove sold this set of 33 microfiche cards for about $13.

 Two way radio equipment formerly used by the  armed  forces
 often  appears  for  sale  at hamfests.  Less often, Secret
 Service and FBI radios appear there from time to time, too.
 When  you  see  such  equipment,  look over the radio for a
 frequency label and write down the frequencies  stamped  on
 the crystals or channel elements.  Make note of any service
 or property tags which specify the agency or military  base
 which used the equipment.


                         Radio Clubs

 One of the best parts of the hobby is sharing it with other
 radio  buffs.   Trading  information  with  other hobbyists
 about frequencies,  communication  systems,  and  receiving
 equipment is more valuable than a pile of magazines.

 Since  the  early  1960s,  I  had  been  an  amateur  radio
 operator,  and belonged to amateur radio clubs, but I never
 realized there were any scanner clubs!  In 1983,  I  joined
 the  world's largest scanner club, the Radio Communications
 Monitoring Association (RCMA).

 Founded in 1975,  the  RCMA  is  the  "first  national  and
 international  organization  of  monitor  radio listeners."
 There are several  regional  chapters  which  hold  regular
 meetings.  Club dues are collected annually, which covers a
 monthly newsletter, the  RCMA  Scanner  Journal,  about  50
 pages  long.   Although the focus is on VHF and UHF ranges,
 there is coverage of HF utility stations below 30  MHz.   A
 recent  liberalization  of  club  policy  now  permits  the
 printing of most federal law enforcement frequencies, e.g.,
 Secret Service, FBI, Customs, and DEA.  The RCMA electronic
 mail address is [e-mail].

 Inquiries about RCMA membership should be sent to:


                    RCMA General Manager
                    P.O. Box 542
                    Silverado, CA 92676
                    USA

 Another club which prints sensitive federal frequencies  is
 the   All   Ohio  Scanner  Club.   I  enjoy  its  bimonthly
 publication, The American Scannergram, which  is  about  60
 pages  long.   Although  concentrating  on  Ohio,  there is
 frequency information from  other  states,  and  plenty  of
 product reviews and scanning tips.

 More information is available from:


                   All Ohio Scanner Club
                   50 Villa Road
                   Springfield, OH 45503



                    Do Your Own Sleuthing

 There  is  a  challenge  in  deriving  new  spectrum  usage
 information  on  your  own.   Sometimes it requires several
 days of  listening,  taping,  and  compiling  fragments  of
 information.   Other  times,  the  frequency information is
 there for the taking - without hassle.

 You can approach from two directions:

   1.  Listen first: Monitor a frequency or frequencies, and
       determine  who's  transmitting  and  what purpose the
       channel serves.  Once you identify the user, log  the
       information.

   2.  Compile first: Take advantage of opportunities,  such
       as  examining the frequency label on a guard's radio,
       or reading the FCC  license  hanging  on  the  "radio
       room"  wall, to compile frequency lists, then monitor
       the listed  frequencies  to  confirm  that  they  are
       really  in  use.   Readers  are urged to abide by the
       rules of good taste and local laws in the  quest  for
       frequency  information.   Don't trespass, wait for an
       invitation.

 Most listeners use a combination of both approaches.


        What Makes Station Identification Difficult?

 In  most  instances,  FCC  rules  require  radio  users  to
 identify  their  operations with FCC assigned call letters.
 Police and fire departments, especially those with  trained
 radio  dispatchers,  seem  particularly conscientious about
 station identification.  Like commercial broadcasters, many
 of these stations identify on the hour and the half hour.

 Some  repeater  stations  have  Morse  code  identification
 circuits  which  transmit call letters on a periodic basis,
 insuring compliance with FCC rules.

 On the other hand, over 75% the industrial  radio  stations
 monitored  within  the last year ignore the FCC regulation,
 making it difficult for a listener to identify  a  station.
 Some   stations   may   operate   for   years   using   the
 nondescriptive  "base  to  mobile  2"  or  "Joe  to   base"
 protocol.   One  rung  up  the  hierarchy are stations that
 identify using something like "Acme base  to  107",  giving
 the  listener  a  clue  for  his  log.  If call letters are
 given, they are often rendered unintelligible by  operators
 who  fail  to  enunciate.   The failure to identify is more
 likely due to sloppiness, rather than any attempt  to  hide
 station identity.

 While not regulated by the FCC,  federal  government  radio
 stations  vary  in  the extent to which they identify their
 transmissions.  Some federal  stations  do  not  have  call
 letters.    A   nearby   paging   transmitter  periodically
 transmits a voice recording announcing, "This is  the  Army
 Joliet  Ammunition  Plant."  What more could a listener ask
 for?

 Aside from a scanner and antenna, the most useful piece  of
 equipment  for sleuthing is a voice actuated (VOX) cassette
 tape recorder.  You don't need a  high  fidelity  model  or
 anything  fancy.   I  use  two  modified Radio Shack CTR-75
 recorders, a discontinued model.

 VOX recorders allow one to compress a whole day's worth  of
 monitoring  onto  a  single tape.  I often leave a recorder
 "armed" and connected to a scanner at home while  I  am  at
 the  office or doing something else.  When call letters are
 mumbled, I can play and replay the tape until  I  hear  and
 understand them.                                             |

 If you don't have a VOX recorder, consider  a  device  like  |
 the   NiteLogger  II  tape  recorder  controller,  made  by  |
 Benjamin Michael Industries.  It  connects  simply  between  |
 scanner   and   recorder   and  contains  sound  activation  |
 circuitry to trigger the recorder.

 The following examples illustrate techniques I've  used  to
 derive new frequency information.



             Examine the FCC License on Premise

 I have found the actual FCC radio  license,  complete  with
 frequency  assignments, hanging on the walls of places like
 the Bell Labs security office and the guard shack at  Waste
 Management's Greene Valley Landfill in Naperville.



            Examine the Labels on Radio Equipment

 Frequency information is engraved on labels on the back  of
 many  walkie-talkies,  or  inside  the battery compartment,
 like in the Motorola HT220 model.  Most pagers have  labels
 on  the  bottom  or  inside.   Like  passwords  taped  onto
 terminals, it's not uncommon to find Dymo or  P-Touch  tape
 labels  embossed  with frequencies or call letters glued to
 the front of base stations.

 You  can  make  your  own  opportunities  for  eyeing   the
 equipment  or  take  advantage  of "open house" events.  If
 information is displayed publicly, then a reasonable person
 could assume it's not government secret.

    - At the annual Glenview Naval Air Station open house, I
      examined  a  military  manpack  radio  being  used  by
      dispensary paramedics.  The radio's  tuning  dial  was
      set at 34.15 MHz.

    - The Illinois Army National Guard displayed two armored
      personnel  carriers  at  the  local  county fair, each
      equipped with VHF-FM and HF-SSB transceivers.

      In addition to a  tuning  control  (VFO),  the  VHF-FM
      radio  had  a  set of channel select pushbuttons, much
      like those in a car radio. I asked a guardsman  a  few
      questions  about  the  radio,  and he demonstrated the
      channel preset feature.  A  panel  above  the  channel
      pushbuttons  was labeled with the frequencies: 32.055,
      34.45, 35.35, 40.55, and 40.60 MHz.

    - An Army National Guard UH1 helicopter was displayed at
      the  Marseilles  armory  "open house".  The public was
      permitted   to   climb   aboard,   and   observe   the
      instrumentation  and  radio  gear.  A channel plate on
      the   instrument   cluster   listed   over   a   dozen
      frequencies.

 Hobbyists are urged to exercise a modicum of restraint  and
 good judgement.  In New Jersey, a radio technician/hobbyist
 called to service  a  transmitter  in  a  county  building,
 noticed  a new unattended repeater installation in the same
 room.  Being curious about what frequency this repeater was
 on,  he opened the access door to copy the frequencies from
 the  radio's  crystals.   It  turns  out  that  this  radio
 belonged  to  the US Secret Service, and opening the access
 door could have activated a "tamper alarm"!

 The  tech  was  skating  on  thin  ice.   He  had  nobody's
 permission to tamper with that equipment.

 Another source of frequency information is as close as your
 nearest  Radio Shack store.  Some Radio Shack stores make a
 local frequency list  available  to  assist  their  scanner
 customers.   Be  sure  to  ask.  Stores located in shopping
 malls almost always know the mall security frequencies.   I
 often check the frequencies programmed into the floor model
 scanners, too.



           Equipment to Determine Frequency Usage

 If you don't know the exact frequency, but have  a  general
 idea  of the range (e.g. 150 - 152 MHz), use your scanner's
 "search"  mode.   Most  programmable  scanners  afford  the
 ability  to  search between two frequency limits set by the
 user.  Some models, including  the  Radio  Shack  PRO-2035,
 ICOM  R7000/R7100,  Bearcat  2500XLT, and Bearcat 250, have
 the ability to automatically store active frequencies found
 during an unattended search operation.

 To find the frequency of a hotel communications system, one
 fellow  installed  his Bearcat 250 in his car and parked in
 the hotel lot, leaving  the  scanner  in  the  "search  and
 store"  mode.   He  left  the  antenna  disconnected so the
 scanner  would  only  respond  to  a  transmitter  in   the
 immediate vicinity.

 Test equipment can aid  in  the  quest  for  new  frequency
 information.  I've used a spectrum analyzer connected to an
 outside antenna, another spectrum analyzer connected  to  a
 receiver  IF  stage,  and  a frequency counter for close-in
 work.


               How Can I Determine To Whom I'm
                   Listening? - An Example

 While scanning the industrial frequencies in  the  150  MHz
 range, a van driver was overheard communicating with "base"
 while driving around my town.  The stations involved  never
 used  FCC  call  signs  --  this would have made life a lot
 easier for me, and legal for them! (one may use FCC license
 microfiche,  described  earlier, to identify stations using
 call letters.)  Transmissions were short and infrequent, so
 it  was  decided  to  tape record all transmissions on this
 frequency for  several  days  to  determine  the  station's
 identity.

 During daylight hours, a modified Regency K500 scanner  was
 left  tuned  to  the target frequency, connected to a cheap
 tape recorder through a  home  built  interface.   Using  a
 carrier  operated  relay, the tape interface supplied power
 to the recorder only during radio transmissions, so a day's
 worth of traffic could be compressed into a 45 minute tape.

 Each day, the tape was played  back  and  notes  on  names,
 locations,   and  activities  mentioned  during  the  day's
 transmissions were taken.  The van driver  appeared  to  be
 making  daily stops at a local bank and two shopping malls.
 A Walgreen's store seemed to be the only stop at one  mall.
 A  few  times, "base" ordered the van "back to the Training
 Center."   There  were  frequent  references   to   "guests
 checking  out",  "dropping a guest off", and "instructor[s]
 missing a class".  At times, "base" spoke with  "security",
 who  must  have  been  using a walkie-talkie as his signals
 weren't strong enough to hear.

 Was this a hotel?  Calls to the three local hotels revealed
 that  none  provides  shuttle  bus  service to the shopping
 malls.  A call  to  the  Walgreen's,  inquiring  about  bus
 service  to  the  store,  drew  another  blank.   During my
 shopping trips, I began to pay  closer  attention  to  vans
 with antennas driving through the parking lots.

 I was leaving the mall one day, when a week's  effort  paid
 off.   A  maroon  and  white  van,  equipped  with a VHF-Hi
 antenna, was dropping shoppers off at Walgreen's.   A  sign
 on the van's door read:


 XYZ Central Training Center (XYZ is  a  pseudonym  for  the
 actual licensee name.)
                       Lisle, Illinois


 I watched the driver pick up a microphone, and listened  to
 him on my portable scanner checking back with his "base".

 All the  pieces  fit:  the  "guests",  the  "classes",  the
 "instructors".   Mystery  solved; I had been monitoring the
 customer training center for a large computer manufacturer.
 The  training  center has hotel rooms and dining facilities
 to  accommodate  students  from  out  of   state.    As   a
 convenience,  shuttle  van  service  is  provided  to local
 shopping malls.


                           Summary

 Through books, government records, and radio clubs, scanner
 listeners can make use of frequency information compiled by
 others.  Two-way radio users often fail to  identify  their
 transmissions   properly,  making  it  more  difficult  for
 listeners to know who they are  monitoring.   By  examining
 radio   equipment   labeling,  and  monitoring  and  taping
 transmissions,  scanner   enthusiasts   can   unearth   new
 information.


                          Addresses


                Grove Enterprises,
                PO Box 98,
                140 Dog Branch Road,
                Brasstown, NC 28902.
                tel [phone]
                order line [phone]

                Official Scanner Guides,
                P.O. Box 525-NS
                Londonderry, NH 03053.
                tel [phone]
                order line [phone]

                Scan America,
                430 Garner Drive,
                Suffield, OH 44260-1557

                Scanner Master,
                PO Box 428,
                Newton Highlands, MA 02161.
                telephone [phone].
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                        [e-mail]

             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (G.M. Alf)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: CB Frequencies
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 03:58:24 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mp7pe$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mrovs$[e-mail]> <4nkhd4$[e-mail]> <4o2es0$[e-mail]> <4ob5f8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


>There are NO uhf "cb" freqs...what you are thinking of is what is now the
>"GMRS" band, which unlike the "CB" band, DO require an FCC license.
>The GMRS bans is at 462 mhz.

GMRS is a lot like CB of the old days.  The license covers everyone in
the household.  GMRS is intended to be used as the old Citizen Band
was, for short range personal communication.  One difference is that
repeaters are allowed.  Another difference is that you are licensed
for only one or two "50 watt" frequencies.  This doesn't seem to be
much of a problem because very few people use that band, in my area
anyway.  This may change when the new family band arrives in June.
These less than half watt units will not require a license to operate
on all of the current splinter frequencies plus seven more "new"
splinter frequencies 5 MHz above the current splinters.  These low
power units won't have an impact on the high power frequencies.  There
was some worry that they might get into the repeaters but that is
almost impossible.

Mike



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 8000
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 04:09:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

DC>From: [e-mail] (David Cripps)
DC>Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
DC>Subject: Re: AOR 8000
DC>Date: Tue, 28 May 96 13:31:50 GMT
DC>Message-ID: <4oernf$[e-mail]>
DC>Organization: Direct Connection

DC>>
DC>>        Why an AOR8000, there are lots of problems with them. I was so
DC>>un happy i sold mine and bought my MVT 7100 back!!

DC>I'm looking to buy wither an AOR8000 and the MVT7100. I must admit I like
DC>the alpha tagging of the AOR, but apart from that what is the difference?

DC>How does the performance of the two stack?
DC>How are they to operate, which is the most user friendly?
DC>How does the PC interface on the 8000 work?
DC>What are the "lots of problems" with the 8000?

DC>I might also be a bit biased towards the AOR as I've had a 3000 for
DC>several years, that seems well built, stable (since the old processor
DC>was upgraded several years ago to remove the PLL lockup problem) and well
DC>supported.

DC>Let's get the discussion going....<g>

DC>Dave Cripps

What good is a 1000 channel scanner without alpha-tags? Thus ignore
the Yupi. The 8000 can be loaded from a PC with a bit of pain. The
Yupi has no data port. Thus, forget the yupi.

The 8000 is not a mini-3000. The 3000 scans faster and has no intermod
problems. If you have a computer and listen at home, use the 3000A. If
you like to take it with you, buy the 8000. If you have the bucks, buy
them both! The 8000 will be burdened with pager intermod at times. I wish
these damn Earth First wacos would give up tree spiking and start going
after 1000 watt pagers at full deviation.

 * SLMR 2.1a * NRA: Neurotic Rifflemans Association


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Just helping out.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 900 MHz phones
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 04:46:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4ogkub$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Only if they are DIGITAL will your conversation be anymore secure then
a normal phone.

P.S.  There are 100Ch for the 900MHZ phones.


"Tomas W. Lesik" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>jeff wright wrote:
>> Does anyone know just how secure these new phones are?  I haven't yet
>> tried to see if my scanner will pick it up...
>>
>> BTW, according to the papers, the FBI isn't going to seek prosecution of
>> the neighbor for taping cordless conversations!!!
>>
>> jeff

>I haven't had any problem picking them up, in fact the reception is alot
>clearer then some Cell's...

>However there are 59Ch. You wouldn't catch me programing all those
>channels.  I enjoy the emergency services more then menial phone chatter.

>Cheers.
>--
>Tomas W. Lesik
>Winnipeg, Canada
>[e-mail]
>http://cyberspc.mb.ca/~tomco/




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Conrad Heiney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: LASO Simulcasting? What's the deal on freqs?
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 11:03:07 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


Fellow scanner listeners (especially those in Los Angeles County, CA):

When monitoring the LA County Sheriffs, I'm frustrated by my inability to
target particular dispatch areas or stations. Although the freq lists and
books I have do associate each frequency with a station (e.g., Lennox or
West Hollywood or Century), the dispatch is sometimes from way across
town. I hear East L.A. being dispatched on West Hollywood, for example,
and I hear Lancaster calls apparently going out on Lennox frequency.

Obviously, what I want to do is put in a couple of the most appropriate
LASO dispatch channels in each of the scan banks I have for various
geographical areas of Southern CA, but this doesn't seem practical since I
can't predict what calls will be dispatched on what freq.

Does the LASO simulcast their calls over a wide area? Or, do they shuffle
frequencies around for their dispatch channels a lot? Anyone know what's
going on here?

Thanks! :-)

Conrad

--
Conrad Heiney KE6HEP                 Newport Beach, CA
[e-mail]                  [e-mail]

"Now here's another fine mess you've gotten us into!"


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:42 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: Cellular Scanning
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <[e-mail]> <pine.sol.3.91.951108130943.14465a-100000@earth> <47t8d0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 14:39:37 GMT

Wizard1 <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Drew Durigan wrote:
>>
>> >> : I don't listen to cell phone conversations, since it's illegal to do
>> so
>> >> : in the US.
>>
>> Yeah, right!  :-)
>>
>> I have a beachfront condo in Kansas for sale, too!
>>
>> -Drew in Charlotte-
>>  KF4DDMHowdy Drew
>                Wizard1 Kalamazoo

No need for sarcasm!  I have my pro-2006/os-456 set up to scan the
upper ranges of the cell phone frequencies, but only because there are
some other services mixed in there.  Listening to cell phone
conversations are about as exciting as watching the grass grow, and in
fact they get in the way of monitoring these other services.


Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:43 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: Confused with scanner/shortwave difference
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4o2s3t$[e-mail]> <4o32vk$[e-mail]> <4ogk8g$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 14:39:42 GMT

[e-mail] (David Mark) wrote:


>Sheesh!  Plainly and simply...shortwave refers to a radio band.
>Scanner refers to a receiver designed to receive a multitude of
>frequencies in various radio bands.  You cannot compare the two...
>it's apples and oranges.  It's like trying to compare a pay phone
>to an FM radio.  One has nothing to do with the other.

>--
>(DAVID MARK) [e-mail]

I beg to differ.   The term "shortwave" in itself has no meaning other
than a band of frequencies ABOVE the broadcast frequencies.  This
would seem to include the so-called "scanner" frequencies.  You can
scan the shortwave frequencies as easily as the VHF and above freqs.
The only real problem is the mode of transmission.  While the VHF and
above freqs are generally FM, the frequencies below about 10 meters
are generally either AM or SSB.   This is what would make it
unfeasable to "scan" them.  BTW, everything from DC to light is in the
SAME electromagnetic spectrum.
Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Keith A Monahan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner Preamp ? ? ?
Date: 29 May 1996 14:40:32 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4ohnl0$[e-mail]>
References: <4oa68o$[e-mail]>

William Pulvermacher ([e-mail]) wrote:
: the possibilities.  My scanner also has the "stock" rubber-duck antenna.
: Any recommendations for an upgrade in this department??  I use the entire
: range of freqs. available on this scanner so I don't believe a "band
: specific" antenna would be the best choice.

:          Thanks for any and all input.
: -
:   WILLIAM PULVERMACHER  [e-mail]

William,

        I bought a Comet SH-55 antenna for around $29.  It is a 16" whip.
I used this to replace my standard rubber-duck on one of my radios.  It's
performance has been pretty good.  It has something like 3db gain on VHF
and 4db gain on UHF.  I use my radio on VHF-HI, UHF, cellular, and 900 mhz.
I noticed a definite improvement switching to the antenna.  I've also
heard the Austin Condor's are nice too.

Keith




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:45 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Stewart  Jeffrey C)
Subject: Re: F.S.R.  UHF- CB Freqs " N E W " !!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ofg7i$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 15:03:25 GMT

In article <4ofg7i$[e-mail]>,
DAVE M . SCHERTZER <[e-mail]> wrote:
>***  N E W  F.S.R. (Family Service Radio)  ***
>
<snip>

This sounds like a pretty neat new service.  Any word if a similar
service is being considered and/or approved in Canada?

Jeff



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Petersen)
Date: 29 May 96 15:04:01
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: cb frequencies
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

> > >:> Any 'CBer' may operate AM or SSB (Upper Side Band or Lower Side Band)
> > >:> on any of the 40 assigned channels. Most SSB operation is around
> > >:> channels 30 - 40, where they try for long distant contacts (DXing).
> >
> > In france the usb is use up to 27.405 an lsb above 26.905 ( the fm is
> > use too )
> >
> > >:>Most CB sets sold aren't LSB or USB equiped. Therefore only some
> > >:>'CBers' may operate SSB, most will transmit AM.
> >
> > >Except for the ones that operate FM on UHF CB.
> > >
> >
> > uhf cb ? nothing here ( uhf reserved for phones and pro )
>
> nope, these are there. somewhere around 460-470mhz really

<snip, snip, snip>
--------------------------------------------------------------
This message was from [e-mail] (Gary Pearce)

                   FCC Creates New CB on 460 MHz Band

                          by Gary Pearce KN4AQ

The FCC has created a new Citizens Band service in the 460 MHz band.
It's called the Family Radio Service (FRS), and is designed to be an
unlicensed, "Very Short Distance Two-way Voice Radio Service."  The FCC
Report and Order creating the service was released May 15th, and will
become effective sometime in June (30 days after publication if the
Federal Register).

The specifics:

FRS will permit handheld operation, with 1/2 watt ERP and "rubber-duck"
type antennas only, on 14 frequencies in and around the GMRS radio
service at 462 MHz.  The exact frequencies are listed below.

No external antennas or amplifiers will be permitted.

To avoid interference with GMRS stations, FRS radios will be required to
use only 2.5 kHz deviation, half the usual narrow-band FM deviation of 5
kHz.  Transmit audio frequency response is limited to 3.125 kHz.

Frequency stability is tight as well -- transmitters must not drift more
than plus or minus about 500 Hz (.00025%).  You'll find typical ham
radios on UHF up to 1000 Hz off frequency.

Subaudible tone and other selective calling methods are permitted.
Autopatch or other telephone interconnect is prohibited.

Antennas must be an integral part of the radio, and must be vertically
polarized.  (I suppose that means you can't hold the radio sideways
while transmitting?)

FRS is an unlicensed service, and there are almost no restrictions on
the content of FRS communications.

The FRS channel frequencies are:

Channel No.            (MHz)

1................... 462.5625
2................... 462.5875
3................... 462.6125
4................... 462.6375
5................... 462.6625
6................... 462.6875
7................... 462.7125
8................... 467.5625
9................... 467.5875
10.................. 467.6125
11.................. 467.6375
12.................. 467.6625
13.................. 467.6875
14.................. 467.7125

Complete rules and comments from the FCC can be found on the FCC's Web
site, at:

http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/fcc96215.txt

Gary Pearce             Avid/Video Editor       Internet:[e-mail]
116 Waterfall Ct.       Franklin Video
Cary, NC 27513          Raleigh, NC
919-380-9944            919-833-8888            Ham Radio: KN4AQ

... 640k is 4480k in dog bytes.

--
|Fidonet:  Brian Petersen 1:103/604
|Internet: [e-mail]
|
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wayne L. Phares)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: What features would you want in a AR8000 software program
Date: Wed, 29 May 96 15:33:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4ok75f$[e-mail]>
Keywords: ar8000 software

I am currently writing an AR8000 program, so far It has memory -
upload/download/edit/sort/save/open and search bank -  upload/download/edit.

Do alot of people use software for actual scanning?

I use software mainly for memory editing, etc...

This is meant to be a simply utility, not a SCANCAT (c) replacment.

What other "must have" features do some of you fellow scanners need?

I might be ready for some beta testing in a couple of weeks.

The program is written in VB4, currently requires 1024x768, has only been
tested using an AR8000INF interface and of course an AOR8000 scanner.

email me with your reply.

Wayne.
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Matthew Cable/USA.NET)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: MilAir frequencies in Colorado Springs
Date: 29 May 1996 15:37:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4ohqv5$[e-mail]>

Greetings!

I've recently moved to Colorado Springs, and I've got an apartment right down
the street from the Air Force Academy.  Anyone know of interesting MilAir
frequencies in the area to keep me busy?

--
  Matthew E Cable  /  Senior System Administrator
      [e-mail]  /  USA.NET


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:49 1996
From: "David L. Haas" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Can anyone answer these questions?
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 16:27:41 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

How much difference is there between a base/moble and a base scanner other tha
n one can
go AC - DC.  Are the guts essentially the same for comparable units?  Can you
connect
external antennas to both?  Is the price much less for a base only unit?  If i
t isn't
why would anyone  want a base only model?  Any comments?


Thanx in advanz for your wisdom.

D. Haas


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (James Goldstein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: need help with broken scanners
Date: 29 May 1996 17:03:04 -0400
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4oie28$[e-mail]>

I have two bearcat scanners a BC140 and a 210XL.  Both have the same
problem.  I cannot receive anything.  I know it isn't the speaker
because I can hear static when turning the squelch.

Is this a common problem that I could fix without sending it out?
All help is appreciated.         [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (SCANNUT)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 9000XLT Keyboard Tricks?
Date: 29 May 1996 18:44:24 -0400
Message-ID: <4oik08$[e-mail]>
References: <4oign0$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SCANNUT)

Cute, Tom, very cute.

73


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:52 1996
From: RLS <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Standard's "CT508-A" And Cellular
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 19:41:32 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Just picked up a great little shirt pocket "HT" at the Dayton Hamvention
and I'm very impressed with the receive capabilities.  Dual-Band
Transmit - 60 memory channels and it receives 110-190 mhz (am for air
band), 320-400 mhz, 400-500 mhz and 700-980 mhz.  The cellular areas are
blanked out from 823-850 mhz and 868-896 mhz and not modifiable acording
to Standard's technical advisors at the Hamvention because the acess lock
is burned into the cpu controller.  The way around that hurtle is very
simple.  Multiply the 1st IF freq (23.05 mhz) X 2 and you get 46.1 mhz.
I simply added that number in my head to 868 mhz and came up with 914.1 -
start listening from 914 mhz thru 943 mhz and you hear the entire
cellular band.  Sensetivity is very good as the receiver is very hot and
not bothered by any intermod that I could detect.  While the transmit
power is tiny (300 mw on 2 AA penlight batterries) it is stingy with the
batteries.  I am yet to change the first set of batteries installed at
Dayton.

Great Radio!  much improved over the CT-108-A  and Dual-Band Transmit to
boot


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Adrian Brandt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Blue Angel Freq's needed
Date: 29 May 1996 20:19:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4oibg0$[e-mail]>
References: <4nd21r$[e-mail]> <4ne26l$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


tommc@.mis.net (Tom McArdle) writes:
> On 16 May 1996 01:59:49 GMT, Garrett Dernoga <[e-mail]>
> wrote:
>
> >If you get any frequencies off of this post,please forward them to me as
> >I am going to the same airshow.
> >
>
> TRY 126.2500  for the Blue Angels

Based on what I read in the papers today, the Blue Angels look like
they might be out of commission for the rest of the season.  Their
lead fly guy just called it quits.  Something about personal training
problems...

--

Adrian Brandt
[phone] / [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mike A. Penner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: FT-50r Scanning: Opinions?
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 21:21:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4oi4kp$[e-mail]>
References: <4odvam$[e-mail]> <4of7iq$[e-mail]>

I took my radio to the Indy 500 race this weekend and used it to
access the Indianapolis repeater as well as using it as a scanner to
listen to the pit crew/driver communications, race control, and
broadcasters.  Some of the things that I really liked about using the
radio as a scanner are adequate scan speed, great audio, alphanumics
to identify the channels, the ability to program the radio with the
computer and save the information in a file, and the small size
compared to a conventional scanner.

However, in an EMI hostile environment like a race track, I
experienced a lot of interference from IMD's , bleedthrough etc.  Most
of the signals at the track are very strong (I was able to pick up a
perfect signal from the  track safety crews when I was 2 miles away
from the track).  My Bearcat 200XLT did not experience interference as
badly as my FT-50 and my brother-in-laws Realistic scanner did not
experience any interference (not sure of the model number, may have
been a triple conversion scanner).  A friend suggested that the next
time that I take the radio to a race to  take along a collection of
SMA inline attenuators to put between the antenna and the receiver.  I
believe that this will solve the problem.

By the way, this would have been a perfect situation to utilize the
advertised Wide FM receive that is advertised.  I try to take along as
little stuff as possible to the race and it is sometimes helpful to
listen to the FM broadcast to keep track of the race.  The other bug
that I have found with the radio is that the receive icon in the LCD
display does not come on when a signal is received.  The instruction
manual states that one can turn off the LED to save the battery and
the icon will perform the same function, but it does not.  I realize
that this is a small complaint.

Overall, I am very pleased with the radio.

73's
KA3QJM
Mike Penner
[e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) wrote:


>In article <4odvam$[e-mail]>,
>Rob Curtis <[e-mail]> wrote:

>  >Like to hear about the the FT-50r's operation as a scanner. Speed,
>  >intermod, etc... Also, how is it on battery life?


>I bought a Yaesu FT-50R dual band HT last week
>and added the FTT-12 CTCSS/DCS tone decoder option.

>In general, I use an HT as a scanner outside the ham bands at
>least often I talk with it in a ham band.  The FT-50R is better
>than most of the older model HTs for this job.  Still,
>it's not as fast or flexible as some scanners.

>It scans memory channels in the conventional sense
>and boasts 3 search banks.  Memory channels can be
>locked out from the scan, but there are no search
>banks, as one finds in a conventional scanner. I measured
>the scan speed at about 10 channels/second.

>The receive frequency coverage is generous but it won't
>cover the VHF-low band.

>The FTT-12 option affords DCS (digital coded squelch)
>decoding which no conventional scanner offers.  Although most
>public safety transmitters employ CTCSS (analog encoding),
>a nearby police agency uses DCS and there's other chatter
>on the same channel from competing users.
>Having a DCS decoder lets me listen to the locals
>without stopping the scan on the unwanted traffic.

>Haven't measured the SINAD sensitivity yet because I'm
>still awaiting the proper cable to plug into the
>headphone/earphone jack.

>Haven't heard any intermod during the past 3 road trips,
>but that's not a thorough test.
>--
>=============================================================================
=
>Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                        [e-mail]
m

>             Find and identify transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)

                 Opinions Expresses Are Entirely My Own.
             In Fact It Is Rare That Anybody Agrees With Me.

Mike Penner             |   "Firearms Stand Next In Importance To The
Lucent Technologies     |    Constitution Itself.  They Are The American
[e-mail]       |    People's Liberty Teeth."  George Washington



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (F. Barry Mulligan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Delta
Date: 29 May 1996 21:41:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4oiga3$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

    Delta Air Lines has one of the more enlightened policies about PEDs -
Personal Electronic Devices. They allow scanners at cruising altitude, but
not during climb or descent, nor anytime on the ground. For a copy of the
text of the FAA regulation governing PEDs aboard US airliners (FAR 91.21),
plus the official policy of a number of airlines, see:

      ftp://oak.oakland.edu  /pub/hamradio/docs/misc/  scan.airline
      CompuServe   HamNet Forum   Lib 2   AIRLNE.TXT

    A couple of suggestions:  if you carry the scanner aboard, program NOAA
into one channel so you can demonstrate it at the X-ray checkpoint; and use
an earphone in the terminal as well as at altitude.
    On the ground you might listen to the tower, ground control, and the
airline's gate & dispatch freqs. Clearance Deliv., Gate Hold and Departure
Cntrl are not particularly relevant, as you can't listen while taxiing or
climbing.
    At altitude the significant frequencies are the ARTCC enroute channels,
but you'll need to know what is used on your route. If you have the first
one, you may hear the handoffs when the controller tells the pilot what to
switch to. You'll have to put the antenna right next to a window to receive
anything other than your own flight crew.

    For reference, the principal frequencies in roughly the order a flight
might use them, are:
  ATIS - Automated Terminal Info. Svc, recording with airport info
  Dispatcher - airline company freq.
  Clearance Delivery - flight plan approval
  Gate Hold - aircraft prior to movement
  Ground - controls taxiing aircraft, located in the tower cab
  Tower - controls aircraft while landing & taking off
  Arr/Dep Cntrl - arriving & departing aircraft in the airport vicinity
  ARTCC "Center" - controllers handling enroute aircraft

                                                              /* barry /&


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:57 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner Books, Please read them...
Date: 29 MAY 96 22:11:51 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Sorry, disregard the previous message.
Phil


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Stephane Vuillard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR-8000 (
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 00:06:04 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Gary Sellani <[e-mail]> wrote (ecrivait) :

> No decoders for DTMF, pagers, etc. The only option is the DS8000 that
> allows voice frequency inverters to be decoded.

Well, what is this mode on a AR-8K ?

How do we know that the "frequency inverter" is on or off ?

--
   _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
  _/   Stephane / Paris-France    _/
 _/    [e-mail]   _/
_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Cordingley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Alexandria Va Freqs
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 00:19:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4oisv7$[e-mail]>

Could someone please tell me (or direct me to a good website)
for police, fire etc freq's for Alexandria Va, and maybe the D.C.
area generally?

Many thanks
Paul



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:25:59 1996
From: Ben Hines <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Payphone Tones
Date: 30 May 1996 00:47:47 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4oir7j$[e-mail]>
References: <4o271t$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4o4fn6$[e-mail]>

In article <4o2pdm$[e-mail]> Keith A Monahan,
[e-mail] writes:
>The two frequencies you need to combine are 1700 and 2200hz.  They must
>be 30msec in length, with a 33msec pause in between them.  One tone equals
>a nickel, two equal a dime, 5 equal a quarter.(ie each tone is worth 5 cents)
>

I have a mac program which will play these tones that I can put on my web
site if anyone wants it.

The tone is also very easy to create with a sound editor such as
SoundEdit. I have it as a mac system 7 sound if anyone wants it, which I
can convert to .WAV.

-Ben


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:00 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Standard's "CT508-A" And Cellular
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 01:41:20 -0400
References: <[e-mail]>
To: RLS <[e-mail]>

RLS wrote:
>
> Just picked up a great little shirt pocket "HT" at the Dayton Hamvention
> and I'm very impressed with the receive capabilities.  Dual-Band
> Transmit - 60 memory channels and it receives 110-190 mhz (am for air
> band), 320-400 mhz, 400-500 mhz and 700-980 mhz.  The cellular areas are
> blanked out from 823-850 mhz and 868-896 mhz and not modifiable acording
> to Standard's technical advisors at the Hamvention because the acess lock
> is burned into the cpu controller.  The way around that hurtle is very
> simple.  Multiply the 1st IF freq (23.05 mhz) X 2 and you get 46.1 mhz.
> I simply added that number in my head to 868 mhz and came up with 914.1 -
> start listening from 914 mhz thru 943 mhz and you hear the entire
> cellular band.  Sensetivity is very good as the receiver is very hot and
> not bothered by any intermod that I could detect.  While the transmit
> power is tiny (300 mw on 2 AA penlight batterries) it is stingy with the
> batteries.  I am yet to change the first set of batteries installed at
> Dayton.
>
> Great Radio!  much improved over the CT-108-A  and Dual-Band Transmit to
> boot

RGR.  Have had one for some time.  If you go to Wal-Mart and check in
the battery section, you can find AA lithium bateries!  They have a much
longer life and much lighter!  The total weight of the HT with lithium
batteries is 5 ounces!

'73 de JIM N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR-8000 (
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 02:44:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

SV>From: [e-mail] (Stephane Vuillard)
SV>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
SV>Subject: Re: AR-8000 (
SV>Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 00:06:04 +0200
SV>Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
SV>Organization: Ellis / Paris / France

SV>Gary Sellani <[e-mail]> wrote (ecrivait) :

SV>> No decoders for DTMF, pagers, etc. The only option is the DS8000 that
SV>> allows voice frequency inverters to be decoded.

SV>Well, what is this mode on a AR-8K ?

SV>How do we know that the "frequency inverter" is on or off ?

SV>--
SV>   _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
SV>  _/   Stephane / Paris-France    _/
SV> _/    [e-mail]   _/
SV>_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/

If somebody sounds like Donald Duck, they have a frequency
inverter in use. [I sure hope they know you Donald Duck is
in France!]

Frequency inversion uses two double side band mixers to reverse
the spectrum. That is, low frequency is now high frequency. It
is a cheap form of protecting what is being said. Low level
public safety organizations uses frequency inverters. In the
USA, the feds have DES encryption circuits. This type of
scrambling makes the voice sound like noise.

Hope that helps.

 * SLMR 2.1a * 10-57's: 2nd ammendment in action


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:02 1996
From: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: F1 Racing Frequencies
Date: 30 May 1996 03:41:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4oj5d8$[e-mail]>


Does anyone know or know where to get frequencies for this years Montreal
F1 G.P.?

Thanks in advance!


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (David G. Schmidt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: DTMF decoders FS
Date: 30 May 1996 04:18:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4oj7i6$[e-mail]>

Touch tone decoders with memory, RS232 output, battery powered.  With or
without display.  From $40.00.  More information at
http://www.rain.org/~dschmidt
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
( DSchmidt Technologies, Ventura CA         http://www.rain.org/~dschmidt )
( Freq selectors for FME/FMX/FM25, DTMF decoders. Email [e-mail] )
---------------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:04 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Midnight Engineering
Date: 30 May 1996 04:31:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4oj8b5$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hi!
Midnight Engineering offers many different products and services.
Most recently, our product line has expanded into the cellular phone
region , and I think that the readers of r.r.s might be interested in
what we have to offer.

Motorola Cellular Modems:

These are ORIGINAL Motorola cellular fone modems, which run at 14.4
Kbaud, data and fax, and have MNP1-5 and LAPM (Error correction and
compression) for throughput to 19.2Kbaud.
The modem is new, in original Motorola packaging (the software and
manuals are still in their shrink wrapping).
The modem comes with software for dos and windows, modem user's manual,
quick reference, and software manuals, a leather case with the Motorola
logo and name pressed into the leather, software on disk, and all cables
necessary to use the modem.
Cables included:
Phone line cable
Motorola Flip Fone interface cable
12 Vdc car adapter

The modem runs off of a 9 volt battery, and a new Duracell battery is
included with each modem. Alternatley, the unit can be powered with the
included cigarette lighter adapter.

The modem has a regular rj-11 jack, if you want to use the modem as your
home's desktop modem, too, running off of your regular phone line. You
can then disconnect it from your desktop, and connect it to your flip
fone and laptop for a complete portable data/fax workstation.

The modem has 6 status LED's for call progress indication.

I don't know how much Motorola originally sold these modems for, but I
would assume they went for several hundred dollars.
Our price is only $175.00!!
This price includes shiping/packaging.
COD $7 extra (that's what the local shipping outlet charges :)
At this price, these modems are going fast!


Also, Midnight Engineering is proud to introduce another product for your
mobile office.  We are offering a 4 Watt mobile (12 volt DC) celluar
telephone amp.  This item is great for handheld phone users, whose power
output is typically 1/3 of a watt. This RF amplifier will allow you to
use an external antenna (for better reception) and boost your power to a
full 4 watts (for better transmission). One customer of ours who hails
from a small island near Puerto Rico (where there is no wire
line telephone service) has written to tell us that this amp saves him
hundreds of dollars a month on his cellular phone, since he has attached
a directional antenna and pointed it at his home system's antenna site.
Previously, he was paying outrageous roaming costs because he was
"roaming" into a site on a nearby island.
For those of you with more regular situations, you will notice better
reception, better coverage and less "drop-outs".
The amp comes with a users manual, and uses two female TNC connectors
for connection to your handheld phone, and your external antenna.
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From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (DanAtMRH)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Anoka County MN Airport
Date: 30 May 1996 06:05:25 -0400
Message-ID: <4ojrt5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (DanAtMRH)

The military planes are using UHF (AM Mode) frequencies in the MSP area or
one you might try is 126.200.  ->Dan


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:06 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 900 MHz phones
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Steve Carter <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 07:01:58 -0500
References: <[e-mail]>

Tomas W. Lesik wrote:
> I haven't had any problem picking them up, in fact the reception is alot
> clearer then some Cell's...
>
> However there are 59Ch. You wouldn't catch me programing all those
> channels.  I enjoy the emergency services more then menial phone chatter.
>
> Cheers.
> --
> Tomas W. Lesik
> Winnipeg, Canada
> [e-mail]
> http://cyberspc.mb.ca/~tomco/

There are 3 flavors of 900 MHz phones I know of.  The one spoke of is an
analog, and these are easy to monitor.  They are also the cheapest.  Next
is the digital on a single RF channel.  These just sound like a buzz when
the scanner locks on.  The most expensive phones are the spread spectrum.
 The scanner won't stop if it's more than a few feet away from the phone.
 I think the spread spectrum phones are the most secure (aside from a
corded), but I'm sure someday a hacker will find the coding scheme and
make a few bucks selling it.

Steve


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul McCoy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,misc.forsale.non-computer,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: FS:MOTOROLA MTX-8000 B-5 800 TRUNKED HT (LIKE-NEW)
Date: 30 May 96 10:28:08 CST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


**FOR SALE**

1 MOTOROLA MTX-8000 MODEL B-5 TYPE I 800 MHZ TRUNKED H.T.

        DETAILS:
        -In EXCELLENT CONDITION (LIKE-NEW), as the unit was just purchased by
                myself on 2/96.
        -Model Number=H01UCF6DB5AN
        -All labels on front and back of the radio are in excellent condition
                and are intact.
        -Alphanumeric Display
        -Supports:
                *15 systems
                *10 subfleets
                *10 conventional
                *Talk-a-Round
                *Talkgroup Scan
                *Private Conversation List Capability
                *Call Alert List Capability
                *Telephone Interconnect List Capability (supports up to 19 #s')

        Included in the package are the following:  radio, stubby antenna,
        ultra-high capacity battery, rapid charger, owner/user manual, theory/
        troubleshooting manual, and original carton.

        $1000.00 + C.O.D. shipping for the entire package listed above.  Also
        open to VERY REASONABLE offers, but please keep in mind that these
        radios sell for about $1100 new here in Iowa.  This radio is in
        EXCELLENT condition and is just like a new one.

--




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:08 1996
From: Brian Morgan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Dole Scanning Freq's?
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 11:10:45 -0500
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I just found out that Dole will be in town tomorrow - any good
frequencies I should scan for secret service, etc?
    Thanks!!!!
     Brian
       [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:09 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: How Uniden came up with freqs on BC-350A
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail] (Steve King)
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 12:27:36 GMT
References: <[e-mail]>

For those two or three of you who care, this is what Uniden customer
service told me:

"The frequencies were chosen based on the frequencies most commonly
used for those purposes:fire, police, etc. Every frequency in the bank
is used for fire in a city somewhere , but what they are in other
cities is not easy  to predict. Anyone can use any given frequency if
they are licensed and assigned to it. The bank freqencies are most
commonly used for their designated purpose, but it isn't an absoulte.
Unfortunately there is no list of those frequencies available."

In other words, the freqs they preprogammed into the service bands are
used somewhere by somebody and may be used by other services in your
area.  For example, while listening to the "Fire/EMS" service band, I
heard not only Fire and EMS traffic, but police and McDonalds
drive-through.

Steve
--
http://www.afn.org/~afn35036  (EL89tq)| "I have never really understood the
http://www.afn.org/~gars              | rationale behind sports...which
http://www.afn.org/~quilters          | all seem like exhausting new ways of
PGP pub key: finger [e-mail]  | getting injured while sweating." -LGW


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:10 1996
From: "Tomas W. Lesik" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Blue Angel Freq's needed
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 13:51:13 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nd21r$[e-mail]> <4ne26l$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Tom McArdle wrote:
>
> On 16 May 1996 01:59:49 GMT, Garrett Dernoga <[e-mail]>
> wrote:
>
> >If you get any frequencies off of this post,please forward them to me as
> >I am going to the same airshow.
> >
>
> TRY 126.2500  for the Blue Angels


Try theses aswell:

034.3500        241.4000
118.1000        250.4000
118.2000        250.5000
121.5000        250.8000
121.9000        251.4000
123.4000        251.6000
141.5600        275.3500
142.0000        360.4000
142.0250        384.4000
143.0000        391.9000
143.6000        394.4000
                395.9000

These are out of a old scanner book.  I've never had the opprtunity to
try them so it's unknown if they work.....

--
Tomas W. Lesik
Winnipeg, Canada
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:11 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: RS2004 vs RS2035
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <[e-mail]> <4ohsjc$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 15:49:03 GMT

[e-mail] (Jorge M Flores) wrote:

>Tom Montgomery <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>I have a mint condition 2004 with speed, memory, and cell mods that I use
snip  snip  snip
>       Hands down...if you have a well hacked 2004 (modified) like I do
>(every Bill Cheek mod done..except for the silly ones that have no
>performance value) then you will have a hard time finding a
>replacement for it, unless you get a ICOM-9000 ($4-5,000).  With it's
>metal case and tacticle front panel..you are ready for just about
>anything. DON'T LET IT GO.....

>Jorge/KO6HP
>[e-mail]

agree...agree..agree!!!!!    Well put discussion.   KEEP that 2004,
it's a super machine..

Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:12 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: WTB:Battery bearcat xlt200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4oiuvv$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 15:49:07 GMT

"R. Scott Morgan" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>need replacement battery... where do i find one ?


Try Radio Shack. . . .   They have almost  ANY kind of battery
replacement. . . . . .    ( in spite of the RS bashers) ;-]


Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:13 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: National Scanning Convention Cancelled
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4oj0i4$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 15:49:10 GMT

[e-mail] (SCANNUT) wrote:

>To: All
>From: Larry Miller
>Re: The National Scanning Convention
>Date: 28 May 1996

>After much consultation with people in all areas of our industry, I am
>regretfully announcing the cancellation of our annual convention. This
>brings to an end a popular radio event that had it roots almost a decade
>ago in the now-defunct North East Scanning News summer get-togethers.

snipidee-snip
>We'll have more news as it becomes available. And I'm sure Joe Nooney will
>have something to say about all of this in the next issue of National
>Scanning but that's it for now.

>Larry Miller

Sorry to hear that, Larry, but i think that it was inevitable.  The
economy just ain't as good as the liberal press would have you
believe.
Ron Cheshire
[e-mail]

>

Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Vollman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Anyone have Grand Canyon south rim frequencies?
Date: 30 May 1996 15:59:33 GMT
Distribution: na
Message-ID: <4okgl5$[e-mail]>

        I'm headed to the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
        Does anyone have the frequencies for the park rangers and
        search/rescue? Thanks!

--
                                | Dave Vollman
  Cogito, ergo stipendium       | Lucent Technologies, Naperville, IL
                                | Email: [e-mail]
                                | Lucent would never let ME speak for THEM!


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:15 1996
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: AOR 8000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4oernf$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4oj4en$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 16:01:48 GMT

Nathan Ryan Gingras ([e-mail]) wrote:

: The AR8k is a feature-rich scanner, but when it comes down to
: performance, I've had 'em both, and the Yupiteru beats the 8k hands
: down. The AOR has a problem with the mysterious 'floating birdie', and is
: less sensitive on lower bands than the 7100. So unless you get bored with
: things that JUST perform well, get the Yupiteru.

The "floating birdie" is not much of a problem unless the temperature of
the AR8000 changes a lot.  Also, it can be corrected simply by replacing
the ceramic resonator used for the CPU clock with a crystal.




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:15 1996
From: Dave <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: VLF navigation beacons
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 16:41:02 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any info available on VLF beacons or know any web sites
w/ such info?? If so, please email me directly at: [e-mail]

thanx in advance...djd

******************************************************************************

Dave Dinstett          DDD     A   V   V  EEEE   !
---- --------          D  D   AAA   V V   EE     !
                       DDD   A   A   V    EEEE   .
______________________________________________________________________________

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

******************************************************************************



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:16 1996
From: Dave <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: looking for new scanner
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 16:43:42 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am in the market for a new scanner. I want full coverage (about 25 MHz
to above 1.3 GHz). Any suggestions? (I was thinking about a BC 3000 XLT
or the 9000 series).

thanx again...djd

******************************************************************************

Dave Dinstett          DDD     A   V   V  EEEE   !
---- --------          D  D   AAA   V V   EE     !
                       DDD   A   A   V    EEEE   .
______________________________________________________________________________

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

******************************************************************************



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:18 1996
From: Neil Soane <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Numbers stations..........what are they?
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 16:54:52 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any thoughts on what are known as 'Numbers stations'?
No-one seems to know where they are transmitted from and the fact that
they are sent on unscrambled voice channels and in areas of the HF
spectrum that are easily listened to, leads me to believe that they are
not intended for subversive operations. What are they used for? Who would
need such a simple code such as "Sierra Yankee Oscar two" or such like?

I can hear loads of these stations in the UK and most of them are
transmitted on the standard AM bands with some on USB.

They come and go, they may transmit for an hour or so and then are gone,
also they definitly pre-recorded or computer generated and are mostly in
English, although I have heard some in German and Slovak languages.

The other anomaly is the single letter CW stations, these are the
stations that continually send just a single letter of morse day in and
day out. The frequency never changes and nor does the letter. Any
thoughts?

I am sure that many people have asked this question and I would like to
hear the thoughts from some of the knowlegable people on here.

Please either mail directly to me or onto the newsgroup, I thnk it would
be interesting to see what people think.

Regards,

Neil




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: ONTARIO web page...just a reminder
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 17:49:15 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4okffp$[e-mail]>

I spent a few hours on your page the other day, and it really blew my
mind!  Great Stuff!!

I saved each page as text, and edited them for inclusion in my trip notebook.


Again, many thanks!

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

** Just a reminder..
**
** http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz
**
** Ontario Frequency Listings and other
** scanner related information.
**
**
** Ron Katz
** News Cameraman
** Toronto Ontario
** http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz/

--
Rich Carlson, N9JIG ([e-mail])

ScannerMaster Illinois Communications Guide [phone]

CARMA (Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association) BBS [phone]
PO Box 2681, Glenview IL 60025    SASE for sample newsletter.


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:20 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "Glenn A. Heslop" <[e-mail]>
Subject: New Antenna?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 18:04:20 -0700

I have a Uniden Bear Tracker 800 BCT7 and have broken the base to the 'in
house' antenna.  Where can I buy a great antenna to replace it or
possibly get plans to build my own?
--
__________________________________________________________
Glenn A. Heslop - Direcor of Operations / Manager
GlennAlan Farm Ltd. / Scientific Alternatives, Inc.
http://www.thebook.com/ostrich/
Phone/Fax [phone]
__________________________________________________________



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:21 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: F.S.R.  UHF- CB Freqs " N E W " !!!
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 18:26:29 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ofg7i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: Stewart Jeffrey C <[e-mail]>

Stewart Jeffrey C wrote:
>
> In article <4ofg7i$[e-mail]>,
> DAVE M . SCHERTZER <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >***  N E W  F.S.R. (Family Service Radio)  ***
> >
> <snip>
>
> This sounds like a pretty neat new service.  Any word if a similar
> service is being considered and/or approved in Canada?
>
> Jeff

It already exists. Its just not being marketed or advertised very
heavily. I called up the DOC (Now Industry Canada) and asked about such a
service. The DOC has set aside 4 UHF frequencies in Canada for what they
call personal or business LPI (low power industrial) frequencies. The
radios are available at radio shack or you can set up your own (you still
need to apply for a radio licence though). Power limited to 5w or less.

452.0625
452.3625
463.825
463.850

Other common low power Canadian frequencies are:

151.055
151.070
151.085
151.115
151.580
451.1875
451.6625
451.7875
454.200
454.225

Lots of security, shopping malls, construction, etc on these freq's! Even
heard private eye's once following someone!

Happy Scanning!


--
------------------------------------
The Canadian Broadcast Directory and
Broadcast Engineering Pages:
http://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:22 1996
From: NewsRadio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: F.S.R.  UHF- CB Freqs " N E W " !!!
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 18:28:18 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4oibo3$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

F. Barry Mulligan wrote:
>         The FRS was adopted on 10 May 96 and will be authorized
>     by July 96. It uses FM with a peak deviation of +/- 2.5 kHz.
>     Maximum power is 0.5w.
>         Channels 1 - 7 are shared with GMRS.

Does this require a licence (eg is it basically a low power industrial
frequency) or is it licence exempt?
--
------------------------------------
The Canadian Broadcast Directory and
Broadcast Engineering Pages:
http://www.interlog.com/~jmckay
------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: BLUE ANGELS frequency list here it is.
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 18:35:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4okf6u$[e-mail]>

I'm up in the great white north but I think some of you guys have
been looking for these so I'm reposting what I got from this
newsgroup last year.

Hope it helps


,, 118.1000, am,D,,AF Unknown Use
,, 118.2000, am,D,,AF Unknown Use
,, 121.9000, am,D,,AF Ground Support (refueling)
,, 123.4000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Common Control (?)
,, 141.5600, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Maintenance Charlie
,, 142.0000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Maintenance Alpha (AM) - Repeats
,, 142.0250, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Maintenance Delta (Repeated on
142.625)
,, 142.2600, am,D,,AF Unknown Use
,, 142.2650, am,D,,AF Unknown Use
,, 142.6250, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Maintenance Delta (Repeats
142.025)
,, 143.0000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Maintenance Bravo (AM) - Repeats
,, 143.6000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Maintenance (Channel 10 ?)
,, 241.4000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 243.0000, am,D,,AF Emergency/MayDay/Distress
,, 245.9000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 246.4000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air (Soloists ?)
,, 250.8000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 251.6000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Aircraft 5 and 6 - Demonstration
[Preset
8
,, 251.8000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Aircraft 5 and 6 (?)
[Preset
19
,, 263.3500, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Flight Line Common (Aircraft
Maintenance)
,, 263.5000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 275.3500, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Comm 1 Lead & Formation
,, 302.1000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Talkback (?)
,, 302.1500, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Comm 3 Solos
,, 307.7000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Comm 2 Form talkback- also - Comm
3 Solos
,, 318.9000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 345.9000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 348.6000, am,D,,AF Ground Support (?)
,, 360.4000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Soloists (?)
,, 362.6000, am,D,,AF Air Show Control (?)
,, 382.5000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 384.4000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 391.1000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 391.9000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 395.5000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air
,, 395.9000, am,D,,AF Blue Angels - Air-to-Air

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



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Canadian Snowbirds Frequencies
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 18:36:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4okf8s$[e-mail]>

  275.800   Snowbirds  CH.  1
  295.600   Snowbirds  CH.  2
  310.800   Snowbirds  CH.  3
  227.600   Snowbirds  CH.  4
  243.400   Snowbirds  CH.  5
  240.500   Snowbirds  CH.  6
  378.500   Snowbirds  CH.  7
  266.300   Snowbirds  CH.  8
  294.500   Snowbirds  CH.  9
  322.800   Snowbirds  CH. 10
  245.700   Snowbirds  CH. 11  (verified)
  316.500   Snowbirds  CH. 12  (verified)
  344.500   Snowbirds  CH. 13
  356.600   Snowbirds  CH. 14
  236.600   Snowbirds  CH. 15
  283.900   Snowbirds  CH. 16
  363.800   Snowbirds  CH. 17
  289.400   Snowbirds  CH. 18
  245.000   Snowbirds  CH. 19
  239.800   Snowbirds  CH. 20

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



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Katz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ONTARIO web page...just a reminder
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 18:40:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4okffp$[e-mail]>


Just a reminder..

http://www.interlog.com/~ronkatz

Ontario Frequency Listings and other
scanner related information.


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



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Lundgren)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.pirate,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.talk,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: The best NOAA radio?
Date: 30 May 1996 19:35:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4oktao$[e-mail]>
References: <4oa5qc$[e-mail]>

Seibert, Marc (Brevard, Florida) ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I've seen a few weather radios with the alert feature that opens the
: channel when a NOAA weather statement (watch & warning, etc.) comes
: on...  Some at Radio Shack and one from Maxon...

: What disturbed me about the radio shack models was the incredibly
: annoying alert sound for which you could not adjust the volume..

: Has anyone seen a "nicer" weather radio that has more adjustments for
: the level of the alert sound, etc.?  Anyone have an opinion on any
: particular model?

There may be laws that make the manuf'gr make the redio with a minimum sound p
ressure level and limit the adjustments that it has.  This is because the live
s of people are depending on the radio, so it has to give adequate warning.

Our security dept had a smog alert radio that had only a single channel and it
 had no volume adjustment.  The girls had to tape a heavy piece of cardboard o
ver the speaker to quieten it down a bit.


: I'd like to leave it on all the time (Hurricaine season in Florida!),
: but ain't no way I'd leave that radio shack model on...

: Please reply direct as well as post the group.

: Thanks,

: Marc



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From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:26 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: AOL/INTERNET/NETCOM
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4oirn7$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 19:50:10 GMT

[e-mail](Chuck J Sitkoff) wrote:

>I use Netcom for my internet service which is a national company but is
>not an online service. Do you AOL haters  hate NETCOM? E-Mail Please

I'm not an AoL hater. . . . . .  But I think that the reason some
folks don't like AoL'ers is that some people use the 10 free hours,
then change their names and use another 10 hours, etc...etc...etc...
Your imagination can fill in the confusion and mischief caused by such
actions.  What do you think?
Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rob Robertson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner Books, Please read them...
Date: Thu, 30 May 96 20:04:59 EDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ogost$[e-mail]>

Jeff said-
>>>I am having a hard time understanding why there are so many posts
>asking for frequencies, for common places.<<

Henry responded-
>I don't think there's anything wrong in asking for common/uncommon freqs
>in this newsgroup.  Why shell out $15 or $30+ for a book/CD that may or
>may not have the correct freqs to monitor? Shit happens, things change, so
>do frequencies. Nothing wrong with asking. Newsgroups are the closest
>thing aside direct communication to getting more info. Take advantage of
>it. Sure it's redundant or boring to read or scroll past constant postings
>about things that could be covered in a faqs or a book but what's the big
>deal? Besides, there might be a revelation in the post that'll let you
>enjoy this hobby even more.

Jeff,

Henry makes an excellent point. While we all know that there are lots of more
effective ways to find lists of frequencies, it should not bother any of us to
have to skip those postings which we do not wish to read. If bouncing your
cursor over a few subject lines in your newsreader is getting to be an annoy-
ance to you, you should reconsider your reasons for reading USENET news in the
first place. This is how this particular resource functions.

One of the great features of this newsgroup is its activity level, and the
sincere interest in assisting newcomers with all types of questions.  Henry
is most assuredly correct in stating that frequency data changes rather
quickly. Input from other enthusiasts about frequency lists for specific
areas is hard to come by from published lists, even on WWW, where data may sit
for months between reviews.Posting to this group should continue to be
encouraged by its reader/leadership.

Wouldn't it be interesting, Jeff, if tomorrow someone posts a request for
freqs in YOUR area, and someone responds to it a few days later... You end
up reading the response and...VIOLA! You find a new frequency for the local
PD that you didn't know about? It could happen. To you or to someone else
who reads the list. This is what USENET, and this group specifically, was
created for.

Relax, and enjoy.
-Rob


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:28 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Steve Work)
Subject: Re: Scanner Freqs
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4okf71$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 20:15:11 GMT

TobyBurgess ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I am new to the Lake Dallas, Texas area (North North North Dallas) and am lo
oking
: for freqs in the area.  I am also trying to find freq for NASA and the Space

: Shuttle.  Any and all inputs would be appreciated.  E-mail or leave notes.

The Dallas city police operates on a number of channels between 460 and
460.6, there is a lot of interesting traffic on these.  Most of the
suburban police dept.s have trunked systems which are not to easy to
follow.  Also try scanning 450-451 early in the morning, you'll get a
number of traffic helicopters and they sometimes say interesting things
when they aren't on the air (on the radio stations they work for, anyway).



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:29 1996
From: D Stark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Buffalo NY area Frequencies
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 20:16:56 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4oj9d5$[e-mail]>

Ron Katz wrote:

> >   Anyone wanting scanner frequencies for the Buffalo NY area feel free to
> >contact me at     [e-mail]     I will do what I can to get any
> >requests out asap.
> >Andy B.-  EMT-Paramedic
>
> Even better, why not make a web page and others can link to you?

        And if you want to avoid reinventing the wheel, check out
http://www.frontiernet.net/~dstark/
        I have the entire Niagara Frontier up and running.


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:30 1996
From: Porchnoy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: National Scanning Convention Cancelled
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 21:08:44 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4oj0i4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Dr Pepper wrote:
>
> Sorry to hear that, Larry, but i think that it was inevitable.  The
> economy just ain't as good as the liberal press would have you
> believe.
> Ron Cheshire
> [e-mail]
>

        Just what would you people do if you didn't have the "liberal
        press" to blame. Would you then have an original thought in
        your head?


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (John J. Udvari)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: OPTO 456 Question
Date: 30 May 1996 22:28:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4ol7e0$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (John J. Udvari)


     I just added an OPTO 456 board to my 2006 and would like to
know what is the best software to use with this unit. I know there
has been postings over the last year or so about this subject but
at the time I had little interest. Now that I have the board I
would like to know what others are using.

John


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nathan DeWitt)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: REQ:Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills Freqs in Gurnee, Illinois
Date: 30 May 1996 23:14:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4ola4p$[e-mail]>


--
Nate
Email - [e-mail]
IRC - Nate_D



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Bennett)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Blue Angel Freq's needed
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 23:20:18 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nd21r$[e-mail]> <4ne26l$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4oibg0$[e-mail]>

These Blue Angels Frequencies were confirmed at the Andrews AFB Open House by
myself and two other scanner users:

168.9, 170.9, 238.15, 263.35, 275.35 and 264.55


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Terry Wood)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Avalon Air Show (Australia) Freqs?
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 23:44:19 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hello all.

About 1.5-2 years ago australia hosted a Large international air show
which was quite good and they plan to have another at the start of
1997.  This time with the Stealth Bomber aswell as the Russian
fighters again (SU-27).  Should be very good.

Anyway i captured an assortment of freqs at the last one which i have
stored in my 8k and i was wondering if anyone else went and also got
some freqs we could share in preperation to the next show in 97.

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] Mon Jun 03 19:26:34 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: WTB:Battery bearcat xlt200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 23:54:24 -0400
References: <4oiuvv$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Dantin wrote:
>
> R. Scott Morgan wrote:
> >
> > need replacement battery... where do i find one ?
> Most any dealer, such as Grove Enterprises, should have them.

Try Mr. NICAD.  Last number I have on file is [phone].  E.H. Yost
and COmpany, Middleton, WI 53562.  They have a full like of batteries.
'73 de JIM N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:35 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: OPTO 456 Question
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 00:07:07 -0400
References: <4ol7e0$[e-mail]>
To: "John J. Udvari" <[e-mail]>

John J. Udvari wrote:
>
>      I just added an OPTO 456 board to my 2006 and would like to
> know what is the best software to use with this unit. I know there
> has been postings over the last year or so about this subject but
> at the time I had little interest. Now that I have the board I
> would like to know what others are using.
>
> John

Try Scancat gold.  You can download a working version from:

http://www.scancat.com/

This is a DOS based program, and excellent features!
'73 de JIM N2ZZ



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-43 battery life
Date: 31 May 1996 00:28:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4oleg3$[e-mail]>
References: <4nt7sj$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Summary: current drain metrics
Keywords: PRO-43 battery



In article <4nt7sj$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >What kind of battery life are you PRO-43
  > owners seeing from your radios?  I was hoping
  >to get 8 hours from a single charge but so far that
  >has not been the case.  I am using Radio Shack
  >batteries (mistake?) and charging them for about 12 hours....

You really should charge them for 16 hours.

From my PRO-43 product review:

       "..Current drain from batteries was measured at  88  ma.  while
       scanning and 90 - 140 at various settings of the volume con-
       trol with the squelch open.  The PRO-43 averages 36%  higher
       current drain than the 200XLT which means the batteries will
       need recharging more frequently...."

If your battery life is short, measure the current
drain and compare it to the figures above.
--

==============================================================================
Copyright  1996,   Bob Parnass,  AJ9S     AMPS Wireless Development Laboratory
[e-mail] - [phone]     Bell Laboratories


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Can anyone answer these questions?
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 00:56:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4oiv7n$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

"David L. Haas" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>How much difference is there between a base/moble and a base scanner other th
an one can
>go AC - DC.  Are the guts essentially the same for comparable units?  Can you
 connect
>external antennas to both?  Is the price much less for a base only unit?  If
it isn't
>why would anyone  want a base only model?  Any comments?


>Thanx in advanz for your wisdom.

>D. Haas

Base-only models tend to be AC powered and more substantial (partially
due to internal power supply components) in size and weight.

Mobile-only scanners tend to be smaller & lighter, run on DC only, but
may have additional noise inhibiting circuitry to deal with a vehicles
noise environment.

Most people wouldn't want to put a huge scanner in a car, or a dinky
less-impressive mobile on their table (I personally don't care, but
you know those psychologists and marketing "experts").

Otherwise, they frequently are virtually the same in capabilities for
the most part.  However, the base models have more room for "bells and
whistles" like big meters or displays, larger internal speakers, etc.

Take your pick...

Steve
WB7PSD



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 8000
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 01:19:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

NRG>From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
NRG>Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
NRG>Subject: Re: AOR 8000
NRG>Date: 30 May 1996 03:25:11 GMT
NRG>Message-ID: <4oj4en$[e-mail]>
NRG>Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

NRG>Neil Young ([e-mail]) wrote:
NRG>:
NRG>: Problems?  AR8000?  Ummn, none really, AFAIK.  I've only had 1 problem
NRG>: with mine, and I rectified that within an hour.  Triple conversion,
NRG>: alpha tagging, 2 different operating modes, computer control, password
NRG>: protection, efficient entry of memories ...  The AR8000 has it all :-)
NRG>:

NRG>The AR8k is a feature-rich scanner, but when it comes down to
NRG>performance, I've had 'em both, and the Yupiteru beats the 8k hands
NRG>down. The AOR has a problem with the mysterious 'floating birdie', and is
NRG>less sensitive on lower bands than the 7100. So unless you get bored with
NRG>things that JUST perform well, get the Yupiteru.


NRG>Nate.

Floating birdies can be fixed with a simple crystal swap. I believe new
AR8Ks don't have this problem.

 * SLMR 2.1a * Campaign contribution: dfn: Newt's book advance


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Sellani)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AOR 8000
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 01:29:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world

GO>From: [e-mail]
GO>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
GO>Subject: Re: AOR 8000
GO>Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 07:03:59 -0700
GO>Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
GO>Organization: Earthlink Network, Inc.

GO>Gary Sellani wrote:
GO>>
GO>> PK>From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
GO>> PK>Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
GO>> PK>Subject: Re: AOR 8000
GO>> PK>Date: 29 May 1996 12:28:28 -0400
GO>> PK>Message-ID: <4ohtvc$[e-mail]>
GO>> PK>Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
GO>>
GO>> PK>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
.
GO>> PK>(Gary Sellani) writes:
GO>>
GO>> PK>>The 8000 is not a mini-3000. The 3000 scans faster and has no intermo
d
GO>> PK>>problems. If you have a computer and listen at home, use the 3000A. I
f
GO>> PK>>you like to take it with you, buy the 8000. If you have the bucks, bu
y
GO>> PK>>them both! The 8000 will be burdened with pager intermod at times. I
w
GO>> PK>>these damn Earth First wacos would give up tree spiking and start goi
n
GO>> PK>>after 1000 watt pagers at full deviation.
GO>>
GO>> PK>Does the  3000A have alpha? I didn't think it did.
GO>>
GO>> PK>Thanks,
GO>>
GO>> PK>PKH
GO>>
GO>> No, the AR3000 does not have alpha, hence use it at home with
GO>> an outside antenna and control it with a computer. ScanStar keeps
GO>> a nice log of what was heard. [The computer noise will harm the
GO>> reception.]
GO>>
GO>> My point was the AR3000 is a better radio (i.e. free from intermod and
GO>> still very sensitive) than the AR8000. There are spook organizations that
GO>> buy the AR3000A just for the RF boards and sell off the rest. If you
GO>> need a portable unit, buy the AR8K.
GO>>
GO>>  * SLMR 2.1a * Don't worry, the safety is on... OOPS


GO>Why in the heck do they take the RF board out of such a great and
GO>expensive scanner for???

The spooks combine many RF boards to make some sort of multichannel wideband
scanner. I saw the "boxes" being sold at a local flea market and go the
story. Just the box, wall wart, cpu board, and manual cost around $80.

I believe the original AR3000 stock was bought up by the DOD during the
Gulf War for the same reason. It must be cheaper to buy these scanners and
hook them together than to create a military program to develop a 400
simultaneous channel scanner. You couldn't just put a bunch of AR3000As
in the same room and expect them to work since they are poorly shielded.
Thus, I suspect they just take the RF boards and put each in a metal box
and then connect all these boxes together.


GO>--



GO>Greg Ottria, KE6PTP
GO>San Leandro, California
GO>E-Mail: [e-mail]
GO>1996 Sea Doo GTX

[PS: I see you are from the Bay Area. I saw the AR3000A guts at
Foothill Flea Market.]

 * SLMR 2.1a * FOUNDING FATHERS: ORIGINAL ANGRY WHITE MEN


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Mac mullen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Chicago Area Freqs
Date: 31 May 1996 02:19:50 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4oll06$[e-mail]>

Hello fellow rrs memebers. I'm looking for the following frequencies:
1)Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Security  and Maintenance
2)Ill. State Police Patrol I-88
3)Charlestown Mall St. Charles, Il.
4)Target Batavia Il.

I would appreciate any help, feel free to email.

Mike Mac Mullen
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Johnson)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: F.S. - Radio Shack PRO-43 Full Coverage Hand Held Scanner
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 02:22:08 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I have  a Radio Shack PRO-43 triple conversion pocket scanner for
sale. The unit is in very good condition and is unblocked. The unit
comes with box, manual, and antenna. $250 plus shipping - COD okay
                                                          Bill Johnson

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Urick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: athens, ohio freq needed
Date: 31 May 1996 04:31:58 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ofg98$[e-mail]>

Is she a journalism student? It would be better for her if she got to know
the ropes and found out the freqs on her own through newly made
connections.

In article <4ofg98$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Scan4fun)
wrote:

> I have a niece that will be attending Ohio University in athens, ohio.
> I'm looking for any local frequencies. thanks for your help.  Jim.


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark Royko)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Extended Recording for Scanners
Date: 31 May 1996 05:40:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4om0oa$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Steve Work ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ ([e-mail]) wrote:

: : For  REALLY  LONG extended recordings, consider installing a
: : transistor  COR  (Carrier Operated Relay)  in your scanner.  Use the
: : relay of the COR  to 'slave' the REMOTE function of the VCR .

: stop quickly, it normally takes it several seconds to start.   By this
: time, you could well lose most of your transmission.  And this would be
: VERY annoying.  And VCR's cannot be left in Pause mode indefinitely, most
: have a limit of about 1-2 minutes.  If the VCR were left in Pause mode
: longer, its heads would be damaged.

: What you should use is an ordinary cassette recorder, they can start and
: stop much more quickly and are easier to control.  Also, there are ones
: which run slower for several hours record time, look in the magazines for
: ads.

Actualy, the best thing i can think to use is an old Reel to Reel type
recorder... I"ve got a small one over here and i can record 3 hours
strait (unattended) and if i'm there to change things, i can put 12hrs on
a tape... (I'm using the 8Inch reels).. If you were able to find one with
10Inch reels or better (dont know if they got bigger than 10) you'd have
at least 5hours unattended space.... (20 attended)

The only thing you might have to rig up is a way for it to start and stop
without turning off the power. (sure that's DoAble)


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Doug Reed)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Signal Tracking       (2)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 08:04:15 -0100

     --==<<< Continued from previous message >>>==--
help average out some of the multipath distortion I mentioned earlier.

The absolute best information you can get on fox hunting is in the book
"Transmitter Hunting: Radio Direction Finding Simplified" published by
Tab books and sold for $19 plus shipping thru the ARRL book service or
maybe at a local book store.  The ARRL has a web page at www.arrl.org or
else you can probably find QST magazine at the library or book store and
read the ad in the back.  You can also find good info in the monthly
"Homing In" column in 73 magazine.  There are ads in both magazines for
various types of direction finding equipment.  Buy the book, read
everything you can find, and enjoy.  DFing can be a lot of fun but can
also be frustrating.  It takes a lot of practice to be the best.  73's.

Doug Reed, N0NAS                email: [e-mail]
St Paul, MN

 * SLMR 2.1a * This tagline stolen by Silly Little Mail Reader!




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Doug Reed)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Signal Tracking       (1)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 08:04:15 -0100

to: [e-mail]
KA>I was wondering how easy it would be to track a stationary transmitt
KA>Let's assume we have a transmitter, transmitting frequently but not
KA>constantly at 5 watts.  The transmitter is operating at say, 145 mhz.
KA>The antenna used on the transmitter is a 16inch whip.

Very easy.  This is in the ham 2 Meter band and is very commonly used
for hidden transmitter "fox hunting."  The antenna used has little
effect on the mechanics of the "hunt" except for how easy it is to hear
the signal.  Many areas around the country have active groups holding
"hunts" on a regular schedule.  Hunts may be strictly local (5 to 20
miles) or one of the famous California All Day hunts that may cover
200 miles or more.  (The rules for a California hunt are along the lines
of: There will be a transmitter and it will not leave the continent.)

KA>What methods could we use to track that signal?  I'm interested in methods
KA>that could actually be used without $20,000 pieces of equipment and so on.

Equipment varies depending on how close you are to the transmitter.  If
real close, proper equipment might be a cardboard box covered with tin
foil or just hold the radio close to your chest so the radio and
antenna is "shielded" by your body.  This is called "body fade" and the
direction of strongest signal is right in front of you.

Specialized equipment could be a directional antenna (a beam or quad
antenna), or a hand held direction finder, or a vehicle mounted doppler
system.  I built my first hand held unit with about $5 worth of parts.
They can be purchased starting around $80.  A top-of-the-line doppler
system from Doppler Systems sells for about $350-$400 or you can buy a
board or build a kit for $25 to $90 (plus scrounging parts for the
antennas and a box).  Fox hunters often use their scanner as the
receiver in the DF system so they can keep the ham radio for
transmitting to coordinate with other hunters.

KA>Would a highly directional antenna rotated at say 5 degrees measuring the
KA>'power' of the signal at each rotation work?  I suppose we could use the
KA>logic that the most powerful reading would mean we were pointed
KA>directly at the signal and the weakest signal would mean we were
KA>pointed directly away from the signal.

That is basically what you would do if you use a beam or other
directional antenna.  You rotate the antenna and watch the signal
strength meter for the highest reading or listen for the best "quieting"
and least hiss on the signal to get a bearing.  Most hunters use
variable attenuators in the antenna line so they can reduce the signal
strength for a noisier signal.

Beam antennas are usually the most sensitive and best for weak signal or
long range hunts.  Doppler systems are visually quick and easy to use.
With practice you can almost drive right to the transmitter.  No matter
what type of DF system you use, you must be aware of and know how to
recognize signal distortions and poor locations that will give you bad
bearings to the transmitter.  On my first hunt, I got very lucky and my
bearings crossed within a couple blocks of the fox from over 5 miles
away.  I had trouble because I didn't believe my results.  On my second
hunt I didn't take enough bearings and when my second bearing was wrong,
I spent the next hour searching the wrong location and unable to get
another good bearing.

KA>And if you suggest methods like triangilation(sp), then explain the logics
KA>and actual methods that consists of.

To triangulate a transmitter, find a good location, preferrably
high and clear where you can take a bearing.  Use a compass and be as
accurate as possible.  Find your location on the map and draw a line
along the bearing extending from the location. Then drive some distance
at right angles to your bearing and take another bearing.  Mark it on
the map too.  Do this at least three times and where the marks cross is
where you want to look.  The closer the bearings come to a point, the
higher your confidence.  Now drive closer and start over taking more
bearings.  The marks will seldom cross well enough to show a point.  You
always have some error in a bearing, maybe a couple degrees, maybe 10 or
15 degrees.  The idea is to keep getting closer by taking more bearings
from closer and closer distances.

Note, you must know your "magnetic declination" to get an accurate line
on the map.  Magnetic declination is the difference between where the
North Pole is and where the MAGNETIC north pole is.  The magnetic north
pole is somewhere under Hudson's Bay and just looking on a globe will
show you the difference between the North Pole and Magnetic North from
your location.  You should be able to get the real number from a local
surveyor or city public works or US Geological Survey office.  For St
Paul, magnetic declination is about 7 degrees east. That means that if I
read 120 degrees on the compass, I mark 127 degrees on the map.

Most hunters work at least two people to a car.  The driver DRIVES, he
doesn't watch equipment.  The second person takes the bearings and plots
the map.  Often you have one person take readings and a third doing
plots and telling the driver where to go.  If you have equipment mounted
so you can take bearings on the move, it may save you time and can also
     --==<<< Continued next message >>>==--




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: REQ:Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills Freqs in Gurnee, Illinois
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 09:51:50 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ola4p$[e-mail]>

Gurnee Mills:

461.550
461.325
461.400
461.550

All are listed to Western Development, who built/runs the place

Great America:

462.825 Park Paging
464.875 F1 Security
464.375 F3 Maint
464.675 F5 Retail Stores
463.600 F7 Marketing
464.775 F8 Security Alternate
464.475 Engineering

Enjoy!

--
Rich Carlson, N9JIG ([e-mail])

ScannerMaster Illinois Communications Guide [phone]

CARMA (Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association) BBS [phone]
PO Box 2681, Glenview IL 60025    SASE for sample newsletter.


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Carlson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Chicago Area Freqs
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 10:02:11 -0500
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4oll06$[e-mail]>

ISP on I-88 use 855.7375 and 855.4875, maintenance units use 856.7375 and
856.4875.  ISP Car to Car on the tollways can be found on 155.925,
154.650, 154.665, 156.000 or 154.950

Charles Town Mall:
464.475  Bergners
464.675  Mall management

Target:
461.6625
461.8625
467.7625
469.0625
All above are probably electronic inventory units.

Look at 151.625, 154.570, and 154.600 for voice ops.  Many Target
employees have HT's on these freqs.

Sorry, I don't have anything on the Merc.


In article <4oll06$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Michael Mac mullen) wrote:

** Hello fellow rrs memebers. I'm looking for the following frequencies:
** 1)Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Security  and Maintenance
** 2)Ill. State Police Patrol I-88
** 3)Charlestown Mall St. Charles, Il.
** 4)Target Batavia Il.
**
** I would appreciate any help, feel free to email.
**
** Mike Mac Mullen
** [e-mail]

--
Rich Carlson, N9JIG ([e-mail])

ScannerMaster Illinois Communications Guide [phone]

CARMA (Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association) BBS [phone]
PO Box 2681, Glenview IL 60025    SASE for sample newsletter.


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bradley J. Marzolf)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: OPTO 456 Question
Date: Fri, 31 May 96 11:00:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4omjd4$[e-mail]>
References: <4ol7e0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   "James F. Boehner, MD" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>John J. Udvari wrote:
>>
>>      I just added an OPTO 456 board to my 2006 and would like to
>> know what is the best software to use with this unit. I know there
>> has been postings over the last year or so about this subject but
>> at the time I had little interest. Now that I have the board I
>> would like to know what others are using.
>>
>> John
>
>Try Scancat gold.  You can download a working version from:
>
>http://www.scancat.com/
>
>This is a DOS based program, and excellent features!
>'73 de JIM N2ZZ
>


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (PKHARTLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: looking for new scanner
Date: 31 May 1996 11:25:30 -0400
Message-ID: <4on31a$[e-mail]>
References: <4omn2n$[e-mail]>

In article <4omn2n$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Hay145)
writes:

>???
>
>The UBC-3000XLT & UBC-9000XLT are both full coverage. Only the BC-
>varients sold here have the cell freq's blocked.
>
>Harry.

Oops, Brain fart. You're right! I'll shut up!

PKH


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:51 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Rick/Donna Garrett)
Subject: Need Branson Frequencies (Last minute request..sorry!)
Message-ID: <4omhd3$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 11:27:41 GMT

Hi all,

I'm leaving for Branson on Sunday morning (2 June)...anyone got scanner freque
ncies
for the area? I understand there are sight seeing copter flights over the area
, I'd
like those freqs along with the usual local PD, FD, etc etc.

Thanks for any help, and if I can help anyone with freqs in Central Indiana I'
d be
more than happy to!!!

BTW this is my first post, I just signed up with the internet provider here in
 Muncie.

Thanks again,
Rick



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:52 1996
From: Scott Ryan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Increasing handheld Audio Output
Date: 31 May 1996 11:57:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4ommqq$[e-mail]>

I need help on increasing the audio (headphone jack) output on handheld
scanners.

Currently we're using a BC SC150 in a sportsman stock car so the driver
can listen to restart line-ups, trouble on the track, etc.  We need some
way to boost the audio output sa as the driver can hear clearly under
full racing conditions (he is now only able to hear transmissions under
caution flags).

Any ideas on better earplugs for loud conditions would be of help also.

Thanks in advance



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tom Crites)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Opto OS456 vs. CE-232
Date: Fri, 31 May 96 14:02:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4omub9$[e-mail]>

Can anyone give me any insight on the differences between the
Opto OS456 and the CE-232 scanner computer interface boards.  I see
more written on the OS456 and was wondering, for $100 more, is
the OS456 worth the difference.

Tom



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Daniel Hutchinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: You'd Be Surprised (Was: Scanner Books...)
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 14:18:26 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ojec7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Thu, 30 May 96 20:39:02 EDT, [e-mail] (Rob Robertson)
wrote:

<snip>
>Last time I was using my scanner on an airliner (see multiple postings on
>"Airline Scanner Rules"), I was surprised to hear our captain arrange to
>refuel an entire squadron of Navy Blue Angels (see all the requests for
>"Blue Angels Freqs") as we crossed over a summer air show (RE: Need freqs
>for air show this weekend). Apparently the old 727 I was in was a surplus
>KC-135 or something. I felt a "thunk" as the probe found the receptacle of
>the little fighter on our tail...
>
>The most amazing thing of all was that the airliner and the Blue Angels all
>used cellular phones (see threads on "Is cell monitoring legal", "need cell
>phone freqs", and "mods for PRO-12 to get cell", etc. etc.).
>
>-Rob.

Whew!  Gettin' deep in here!  :)  I can't lie that d--- good so I'll just lean
back and watch.

Later...  Hutch

---------------------------------------------
Daniel Hutchinson ([e-mail])
West Plains, MO  *** Heart of the Ozarks
---------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard Chalk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro 43 Mods, PLEASE??
Date: Fri, 31 May 96 14:30:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4omvss$[e-mail]>

I have lost my instructions for the diodes in the Pro43 that must be removed o
r
relocated to change the frequency coverage.

If someone has the details, and can e-mail them to me, I would be most gratefu
l.

Thanks,
Richard



Richard Chalk                   PHONE: [phone]
4330 Sprucebough Drive          FAX:   [phone]
Marietta, GA  30062             EMAIL: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:56 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: OPTO 456 Question
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4ol7e0$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 14:35:36 GMT

[e-mail] (John J. Udvari) wrote:


>     I just added an OPTO 456 board to my 2006 and would like to
>know what is the best software to use with this unit. I know there
>has been postings over the last year or so about this subject but
>at the time I had little interest. Now that I have the board I
>would like to know what others are using.

>John

Well John. . . . .
I've been using Optoscan for over a year.  I don't like it!  But I
haven't seen any thing better.  If you find something please let me
know.

Thanx

Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (PjB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: National Scanning Convention Cancelled
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 15:07:59 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4oj0i4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4on29m$[e-mail]>

In article <4on29m$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> As a scanner user you should be well aware of the deviance from the
> actual events and the reporting and "spinning" of these events!

Hmmm....I'd be interested to hear about an incident you've heard on a
scanner where the press reports mutilated the actual facts.


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:57 1996
From: Shane Higgenbotham <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Houston, TX background music freqs
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 15:22:03 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Steve Work <[e-mail]>

Steve Work wrote:
>
> Also, I was trying to
> search the on-line Percon CD and could not figure out the 2-letter
> broadcast service code which is used for background music (multi-point)
> services which operate on 928 and 956.  Does anyone know what the
> 2-letter code for this is?

Try CM. MULTI POINT DISTRIBUTION

Shane


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Garry Hobart)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: AR-8000 (
Date: Fri, 31 May 96 16:55:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4on869$[e-mail]>
References: <4od1hd$[e-mail]> <4oes39$[e-mail]>

In article <4oes39$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Joe Tomasone) wrote:

>In article <4od1hd$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
>says...
>
>>i heard that the Ar-8000 has built in "decoders" for phone tones, morse
>>code, pagers, and other "coded" text messages...and displays all text to
>>the (built in) screen...sounds a little TO GOOD to be true....
>
>
>        It is.  :(
>}
That is only patialy true...The AR-8000 does have some, (or maybe all) of
these features when pluged in to your computer, using the right
software/hardware combination.

Ban the word ban.


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:26:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (            )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Pro-2038 Mods????
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 19:01:27 +0100
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hello everyone.

Looked all over the net, but could not find any Pro-2038 Mods.

Are there any ?

Can you pkease direct me to them ?

ThanX.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:27:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Fred Mcgregor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: HELP!!!  Uniden Bearcat SC150...
Date: 31 May 1996 19:45:47 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4oni9b$[e-mail]>
References: <4obvs1$[e-mail]>

It would be appreciated if anyone with this info could post it to the
group, Thanks, FM :-)



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:27:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Fred Mcgregor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Trunked Question
Date: 31 May 1996 20:04:43 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4onjcr$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Trunked operation selects a new working channel for every transmission
(Ericsson EDACS - "Transmission Trunking" )or for every conversation
(Motorola Smartnet I,II, Astro "Message Trunking"), the efficiency is
greatly increased because a new working channel is allocated to the next
user, rather than being dedicated to a single group.

For example, a repeater for Police or Fire may be used (and crowded) all
the time, the Public Works Dept. repeater is rarely used and therfore a
wasted resource.  A trunked system pools all the resources (repeaters)
together so that they can be shared.  A computer makes the working
channel assignments on an as needed basis, giving the next available
channel to the user.

Radio capacity on a trunked system grows exponentially vs a conventional
system with loading limits on a per repeater basis.

New technologies such as Ericsson's TDMA and Motorola's FDMA will cause a
reat deal of panic in the scanner community, because these signals are
all digital and will sound similar to the controls channel we hear now on
these systems.  More later  FM



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:27:02 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: Increasing handheld Audio Output
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4ommqq$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 22:01:02 GMT

Scott Ryan <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I need help on increasing the audio (headphone jack) output on handheld
>scanners.

>Currently we're using a BC SC150 in a sportsman stock car so the driver
>can listen to restart line-ups, trouble on the track, etc.  We need some
>way to boost the audio output sa as the driver can hear clearly under
>full racing conditions (he is now only able to hear transmissions under
>caution flags).

>Any ideas on better earplugs for loud conditions would be of help also.

>Thanks in advance

Sure. . . .  TWO things. . . .  1. Radio Shack used to sell a small
xistorized amplifier the size of a small radio.  If this won't give
you the boost you need, then I reccommend using earphones. The kind
that encloses the entire ear.


Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:27:03 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Subject: Re: Opto OS456 vs. CE-232
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4omub9$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 22:01:32 GMT

[e-mail] (Tom Crites) wrote:

>Can anyone give me any insight on the differences between the
>Opto OS456 and the CE-232 scanner computer interface boards.  I see
>more written on the OS456 and was wondering, for $100 more, is
>the OS456 worth the difference.

>Tom

If I'm not mistaken, I believe that they are made for two different
radios. . . .
Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:27:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Wilkerson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: F.S.R.  UHF- CB Freqs " N E W " !!!
Date: 31 May 1996 22:22:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4onrft$[e-mail]>
References: <4oibo3$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

NewsRadio ([e-mail]) wrote:
: F. Barry Mulligan wrote:
: >         The FRS was adopted on 10 May 96 and will be authorized
: >     by July 96. It uses FM with a peak deviation of +/- 2.5 kHz.
: >     Maximum power is 0.5w.
: >         Channels 1 - 7 are shared with GMRS.

: Does this require a licence (eg is it basically a low power industrial
: frequency) or is it licence exempt?

    1.  The service is the FRS... Family Radio Service, NOT the FSR
        (correcting the origional poster)

    2. The service is NOT for industrial use.  It is for personal and
Family communications.
    3. The service does not require a license.
    4. This service is for use in the U.S. only.


--
    John L. Wilkerson Jr.         [e-mail]
                                  [e-mail]

   "Political Correctness is for mindless sheep... Speak what _you_ want
to say... not how others say you should"

    "Only after all the "Political Activists" are silenced, can we build
a better society."