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22May 2018 by Phil No Comments
Scanning Air Shows

Scanning Air Shows

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One of my favorite activities is scanning air shows Memorial Day weekend on Long Island means a few things.   First, it means remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our great nation.   It is a time to reflect on those currently serving, as well as their families.  It means setting up the BBQ, catching a parade, or the Jones Beach Air Show.   In addition, this is usually the same time as Fleet Week in NYC, so we have a lot of Military service members and air craft in our area! (more…)
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15May 2018 by Phil No Comments
Scanning and Fire Buff Photography

Scanning and Fire Buff Photography

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Fire Buff Photography with Jim Peruta Today we welcome Jim Peruta, a 45 year veteran of the Volunteer Fire Buff Photography Scene.   Jim shares his wisdom and shares how he captures the incredible images he posts on his site, res23cue.net. (more…)
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01May 2018 by Phil No Comments
Severe Weather Monitoring and Weather Alert Radios

Severe Weather Monitoring and Weather Alert Radios

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Severe Weather Monitoring goes beyond just scanning the weather band Your scanner might double as a weather alert radio, but it can do more than just alert you during severe weather.   You might find that the Amateur Radio Band, GMRS , and FRS bands have active weather spotters in your neighborhood that can keep you up to date on weather conditions. (more…)
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24Apr 2018 by Phil No Comments
Tips and Tricks when dealing with Simulcast

Tips and Tricks when dealing with Simulcast

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Simulcast is when multiple transmit locations broadcast the same information at the same time on the same frequency Simulcast can cause problems with digital reception on today's scanners.  We have some tips and tricks when dealing with simulcast and run through a few solutions on today's podcast (more…)
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31Mar 2018 by Phil No Comments
Facebook Live 002 – March 31, 2018

Facebook Live 002 – March 31, 2018

Facebook Live
Facebook Live Session 2 Thanks to all of those who participated and asked a question of left feedback. You can join us next week at https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook Scanner School Facebook Live 3/31/18 replay Here is a replay of the Facebook Live session we did this morning. ** Please share this with another Facebook Group you think would enjoy seeing this session. ** We will do another live session on Saturday, April 7 at 11am Eastern (US) time. Follow Scanner School for more information and be sure to subscribe to the Scanner School podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Posted by Scanner School on Saturday, March 31, 2018
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27Mar 2018 by Phil No Comments
Facebook Live 001 – March 24, 2018

Facebook Live 001 – March 24, 2018

Facebook Live
Our first Facebook Live Q&A Session was a huge success. Thanks to all of those who participated and asked a question of left feedback. You can join us next week at https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook Scanner School Facebook Live 3/24/18 replayHere is a replay of the Facebook Live session we did this morning. ** Please share this with another Facebook Group you think would enjoy seeing this session. ** We will do another live session on Saturday, March 31 at 11am Eastern (US) time. Follow Scanner School for more information and be sure to subscribe to the Scanner School podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.Posted by Scanner School on Saturday, March 24, 2018
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