Phil, Author at Scanner School

20Oct 2020 by Phil No Comments

Discovering and Logging Radio IDs

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Radio IDs are a clues you can use In this episode, Phil welcomes back guest Kenneth Fowler. They discuss how Kenneth logs and verifies the radio IDs he finds, issues you may run into, and developments in the hobby coming soon. (more…)

13Oct 2020 by Phil No Comments

Ham Radio Prep

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The Easy Way to Study for Your Ham Ticket In this episode, we welcomes back guest Chuck Gysi from Ham Radio Prep. We discuss the Ham radio licensing exams, the new extra course launching soon, and more. Sign up for Ham Radio Prep using our affiliate link: www.scannerschool.com/hamradioprep (more…)

06Oct 2020 by Phil No Comments

AskScannerSchool V.25

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#AskScannerSchool Many of you have submitted questions - today I answer a few of them! (more…)

29Sep 2020 by Phil No Comments

The Uniden MR8100

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The Unique Uniden Scanner In this episode, Phil talks about the Uniden MR8100 and its unique features, from its design to rumors about its functionality. (more…)

22Sep 2020 by Phil No Comments

Monitoring the International Space Station

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How to Monitor the International Space Station's New Repeater In this episode, Phil shares what you need to know to tune into the ISS and other satellites passing overhead. Learn what equipment and software can help you, where to find the frequencies you’ll need, and how to know when the ISS will be passing over your location. (more…)

15Sep 2020 by Phil No Comments

Federal Scanning with Chris Parris

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Are you interested in scanning Federal agency frequencies? In this episode, Phil welcomes Chris Parris, an expert on Federal scanning and writer of the blog The Fed Files. They discuss how Chris found his way into Federal scanning, tips and tricks for people interested in trying it, and so much more! (more…)

08Sep 2020 by Phil No Comments

Improving Your Scanner’s Audio

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Do you want to know how to improve your scanner’s audio? In this episode, Phil welcomes back Harrison Wilson to discuss sound quality with scanner radio setups. They discuss external speakers, how sound vibrations work, audio mixers, and more. (more…)

01Sep 2020 by Phil No Comments

AskScannerSchool V.24

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#AskScannerSchool Many of you have submitted questions - today I answer a few of them! (more…)

25Aug 2020 by Phil No Comments

Whistler V-Scanner

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Multiple Scanners in your Whistler Scanner In this episode, Phil explains the virtual scanner feature that exists in many Whistler and Radio Shack scanner models. He talks about what they’re best used for, how to set them up and make changes, and more. (more…)

18Aug 2020 by Phil No Comments

Scanning the George Floyd Protests

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What’s it like to scan during moments of major unrest? In this episode, Phil is joined by listener Brad, from Minnesota, to talk about scanning during the George Floyd protests. They discuss what Brad found to listen to during the first week of protests in Minneapolis, what surprised him, and how things are now. (more…)