AskScannerSchool V.48
#AskScannerSchool Many of you have submitted questions - today I answer a few of them! (more…)
HOA, Apartment, and Rental Antenna Solutions
Can’t put up an antenna due to restrictions? Do you rent, hate heights, or have Homeowner’s Associations that have rules you need to follow? Today's podcast is dedicated to all of those who have antenna restrictions. For those of us who have free access to what we put on our homes, we can forget at how difficult this hobby can be for those who can’t have outdoor antennas. Here are some creative antenna solutions for those who can’t attach antennas to their homes, rentals, or live in apartments. (more…)
How to Set Up Your Scanner Listening Room with Jim Heinrich
Today we welcome Jim Heinrich. Jim is here to share how he built his radio room. We will cover how his old gaming room slowly became a listening post. We’ll also cover some of the equipment you can find on his desk as well as some other resources Jim uses beyond radio hardware. (more…)
Building Antennas with Andrew Murphy
Today, we welcome Andrew Murphy. Andrew loves to build and work on his own antennas. Whether it's improving or rebuilding a commercial design, something that he has seen in a magazine, or one he has designed himself, Andrew has an antenna for every situation and band. What makes today’s conversation with Andrew truly amazing is that Andrew doesn’t have acres of property to play with. Most of his antennas are inside his apartment and they work great! (more…)
AskScannerSchool V.48
#AskScannerSchool Many of you have submitted questions - today I answer a few of them! (more…)
Don’t Be Like Scanner Stan and Ricky Radio
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. We don’t want to draw extra attention to ourselves and become the guy who goes overboard. Don’t be the guy with the scanner radio up to his ear at full volume. We don’t need to be the guy at the fire with the radio up telling everyone around what is going on. And we don’t need to be the guy at the accident scene giving out information when we hear the ambulance talking to medical personnel. (more…)
A Warning About Trunk Systems
This is a warning about trunk systems. There are issues that can arise when trying to setup your scanner to monitor trunked radio traffic. Today’s podcast contains some hints to help you keep your sanity when programming your scanner for large trunk systems with multiple sites. (more…)
Do You Really Need a New Antenna?
Do you need an aftermarket antenna for your scanner? Will changing your antenna help or impair your scanner’s performance? (more…)
How to Post a Question for the Most Helpful Replies
How should you ask your questions online? What do you need to do to get the most helpful responses? What can you do to help others answer your question? Knowing how to phrase your question can yield better responses from those willing to help you with the hobby. (more…)
AskScannerSchool V.47
#AskScannerSchool Many of you have submitted questions - today I answer a few of them! (more…)