Scanner School: Recent Episodes
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Looking to level-up your portable scanner radios? Today's podcast covers 10 must have accessories every user needs.
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If you are looking for your first or next scanner and can’t decide between a handheld or desktop scanner, I have 5 reasons why you should consider a portable radio.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Like it or not, digital is here to stay. Why are more agencies and licenses digital instead of analog?
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Be part of the action! Hear breaking news reports directly from an eye in the sky..
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Patients who run out of patience. Missing kids, life saving alerts, and routine messages. Hospitals can be exciting to monitor! You never know what might come next.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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🏖️ Grab your sunscreen and flip flops! It is time for a change of scenery for both you and your scanner.
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Tom Dean, KC2SJM, joins us today to speak about how much fun he is having on amateur radio, without the need to advance beyond the technician class license.
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🧢 Beaker Breaker 1 - 9 You need to make this change in your scanners if you monitor CB, Good Buddy!
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There are several Amateur Radio Digital Voice modes that we can monitor with our scanner radios.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Did you ever get the feeling like you were missing transmissions on your scanner radio?
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How do large, short term, temporary events with many moving parts, details, and staff all communicate?
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From Pre-Planning, Live Weather Events , to Post Disaster Monitoring, this episode is full of hints and tips to scanning severe weather events.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Freescan is free programming software that supports the Uniden DMA family of scanners.
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The Yaesu VX-6R is a modern classic Ham Radio. So why should you use this as a scanner radio?
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John has been a long time listener and wanted to know more about behind the scenes of the Scanner School Podcast
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Mike Henson is relatively new to the scanner radio hobby, but has quickly found Military Aviation and Photographing to be a very interesting and rewarding hobby.
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Did you know that you can monitor many of the military aviation transmissions and traffic that happens in the skies above us?
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David Vine joins the podcast this week to talk about radio. I am looking forward to having him back as a regular.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Les Stephenson, from the Toronto area of Canada, has a long, rich history when it comes to the scanning hobby.
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I believe we are overdue for a new HomePatrol from Uniden. Here is what I'd love to see in the next release of the Homepatrol Scanner.
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Let's debunk 7 Scanner Radio Myths about the scanner radio hobby!
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If you are looking to enter the scanner radio hobby, here are 5 tips to get you started today.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Why is one of my favorite nights to listen to the scanner radio New Years Eve?
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Blake Hagerty shares how he became interested in scanning and how he enjoys the hobby
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Joey Absi shares how he built his own scanner using a Raspberry Pi and Free Software
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Garrett returns to the podcast this week to talk about Interoperability in the San Francisco Area
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Looking for a new scanner for yourself or as a gift? Our 2022 Holiday Buyer's Guide will help you purchase the right scanner for you.
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Brian is finishing his Doctoral Dissertation at Arizona State University on the Scanner Radio hobby. He joins us today to talk about his research and ask me some questions about scanning.
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Joseph, who frequently visits the Washington DC area, joins us to share how to scan our Nation's Capital region.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Here are important tips when buying and selling online to keep you safe and prevent you from being burned or losing money.
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Clayton, from the popular Moorpark Scanner Facebook Page, talks Citizen Journalism and running your own community page online
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Do you know how to find Pirates, Anomalies, and odd transmissions?
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Here are some creative antenna solutions for those who can’t attach antennas to their homes, rentals, apartments.
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Setting up your own listening room can be a long but rewarding process. Anyone can set one up and Jim is here to tell us how to begin.
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Building your own antennas can make for fun and rewarding projects
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Ricky Radio, Ricky Rescue, or Scanner Stan. These are the stooges we want to not emulate when we are out in public with our scanners.
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Hints to help you keep your sanity when programming your scanner for large trunk systems with multiple sites.
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Knowing how to pick out an aftermarket antenna is important. Swapping out your stock antenna can improve or degrade your scanner's reception.
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Knowing what type of information to put into your question can help you get an answer quicker than a poorly written request for help.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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“War Driving” can be one of the more interesting ways to find new frequencies.
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When I purchased my first Airspy device years ago, I knew I'd never look at Software Defined Radios the same way again.
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Marine Monitoring is one of my favorite things to scan during the summer.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Being prepared with a scanner so you can monitor both before and after a disaster can help keep you and your family safe.
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The Radio Reference Database recently went through a full overhaul.
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The Anytone AT-878UVII Plus is a popular DMR Radio used by Amateur Radio Operators. How well does it work as a scanner?
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Learn how to scan San Francisco, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties in California with Garret Farwell
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What happens when a trunk system fails? Where do the radio users go? How do they communicate?
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Business band frequencies.... what can we find when we search these ranges?
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GMRS - Learn more about this service that you can use once licensed and how you can monitor it with any scanner radio
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Have we reached the end of the scanner radio hobby?
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Social Media is a great way to learn about scanning and also interact with others who are involved with the Scanner Radio Hobby
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Many feel that live scanner radios are hurting the scanner radio hobby. Let's take a look at what live feeds can do to the hobby.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Bill Cheek was a pioneer in the scanner radio hobby. He was also a bit infamous for some of his activities.
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Optimizing your scanner for Trunk Systems with Multiple Sites
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Monitoring all the activity before and during the Super Football Game
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I'm often asked the best way to optimized a scan list. Here are a few ways you can setup your scanners.
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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Joe Curtis is on the podcast this week to discuss how he uses multiple scanners
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Today’s podcast episode is all about the KISS Principle.
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RadioShack is attempting to make a comeback!
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Many of you have e-mailed in your questions. Today, I answer a few of them on the podcast.
If you would like to ask a question and have it answered on future #AskScannerSchool, please submit your question here.
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RadioShack is attempting to make a comeback!
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