Anyone Do Any Scanning?

Hahnsb2 · Sep 29, 2009

Just curious? I just got into it last weekend. I picked up a used Uniden BR330T handheld scanner and subscribed to RadioReference Database where I can download trunk systems and frequency's directly to my scanner. I also put a Mic clip on my dash to hold it when I'm driving.

It's really fun listening in, never knew how much crime goes on!

4x4junkie · Sep 30, 2009

I got a Bearcat BCD996T that I turn on occasionally when stuff's happenin' around me. It can get pretty interesting at times, although for the most part, it's just a bunch crap like "Code 30" alarm calls, traffic stops, and an occasional petty theft or domestic violence call (interesting at first, but then you get kindof bored of them after you've intercepted a good lengthy car pursuit on your scanner radio lol).

Earl43P · Sep 30, 2009

Check this out: http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/

I listen pretty much any time I'm in front of the computer, work or home.

Most of the juicy details go through cellphone, but at least you get an idea what's going on and where.

Plum Ranger XLT · Sep 30, 2009

I used to have a scanner until the batteries started leaking and ruined the scanner which was a hand held. I've been looking at getting another one though.

Hibs · Sep 30, 2009

you taxpayers let me sit and scan all day long, but my equipment is a little bigger then handheld. lol.

daniel3507 · Sep 30, 2009

ive been thinking of picking one up from radio shack. ive listened online before and its pretty fun

Hahnsb2 · Sep 30, 2009

daniel3507 said:
ive been thinking of picking one up from radio shack. ive listened online before and its pretty fun

I really recommend the Uniden BR330T. While I have no personal experience, I've read it it better than the Radio Shack Pro-97 that most people use, bigger frequency range, better reception, more compact and I believe more memory.

strvger · Sep 30, 2009

just a note before you take them on the road... they are illegal in vehicles in some states. the one i live in for example. even though i was a volunteer fireman here for about 16 years, we were never permitted to keep a scanner in our vehicles even if the freqs were fire only. i'm not 100% sure, but i think Nevada is the same (vacation place there). i know there are others with similar restrictions.

daniel3507 · Sep 30, 2009

strvger said:
just a note before you take them on the road... they are illegal in vehicles in some states. the one i live in for example. even though i was a volunteer fireman here for about 16 years, we were never permitted to keep a scanner in our vehicles even if the freqs were fire only. i'm not 100% sure, but i think Nevada is the same (vacation place there). i know there are others with similar restrictions.

thats interesting. going to do some digging around and see if there is a list of states where its illegal

Jacks2K4x4 · Sep 30, 2009

Here you go:

http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/

strvger · Sep 30, 2009

thanks for the excellent link!! :icon_thumby:

Hahnsb2 · Sep 30, 2009

Yeah I looked up the scanner laws before I bought it, totally legal here anywhere even close to here.

gman · Oct 1, 2009

i was thinking about getting into scaning. i really dont know much about it. i was thinking about getting a hand held scanner but im wondering how far i will be able to hear on a hand held any buddy got any idea? also what is the trunking feature as oppose to a regular scanner? i know these are dumb question but i have never even seen a scanner in use!

daniel3507 · Oct 1, 2009

gman said:
i was thinking about getting into scaning. i really dont know much about it. i was thinking about getting a hand held scanner but im wondering how far i will be able to hear on a hand held any buddy got any idea? also what is the trunking feature as oppose to a regular scanner? i know these are dumb question but i have never even seen a scanner in use!

check out radioreference.com I am new to scanning as well so i really cant answer your questions. i just registered on the forum at radioreference and some of the things are pretty confusing. listening to the local cops online right now.

Hahnsb2 · Oct 3, 2009

gman said:
i was thinking about getting into scaning. i really dont know much about it. i was thinking about getting a hand held scanner but im wondering how far i will be able to hear on a hand held any buddy got any idea? also what is the trunking feature as oppose to a regular scanner? i know these are dumb question but i have never even seen a scanner in use!

Yep check out radioreference.com. (from what I understand) Basically a trunking system allows multiple channels on a few frequency's in a large network (for example this whole county is using a trunking system) and it uses several transmitters so I can hear anything on the Clark County system. The state patrol uses a conventional system still so any more than about 10 miles from the tower or officers I can't get anything. I can also pick up the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications system (Oregon) here in Washington.

http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Trunking_Basics

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