Scanning all the Bands with Larry Van Horn
Larry Van Horn is one of the legends in the Scanner Radio Hobby. We are fortunate enough to have him on this week's podcast! (more…)
AM/FM DXing with Loyd Van Horn
Today we welcome Loyd Van Horn. Loyd is the founder of dxcentralonline.com, and a former radio guy. He was a columnist with Monitoring Times magazine, writing the weekly GlobalNet column, which dealt with online streaming of radio/TV. (more…)
SDRplay with Jon Hudson
SDRplay - the Software Defined Radio User's SDR In this episode, Phil talks to Jon Hudson, co-creator of the SDRplay devices We talk about the evolution of radio scanning software, the advantages of SDRplay and SDRuno, where we think the scanner hobby is headed. Software Defined Radio Courses are open! Check out our first two courses from Scanner School - both are all about Software Defined Radios. Our Free course will have you up and running with Software Defined Radios in an afternoon. our Second courses is more details and will take you through multiple different SDR setups, software, and hardware. Learn more about these two courses at https://courses.scannerschool.com (more…)
SDR++ with Alex Rouma
Open Source, Cross Platform, and Free SDR Software In this episode, Phil talks to Alex Rouma, author and creator of SDR++. They discuss how Alex got into SDRs, where SDR++ is now and where he hopes it can go, and how you can contribute to this open source software’s development, whether you’re a programmer or not. Free SDR webinar! Our new webinar will introduce you to Software Defined Radios. "Why Every Scanner User Needs an SDR: The #1 Underrated Tool that should be in your setup" will be March 23, 2021. Register now at www.scannerschool.com/webinar (more…)
Using a SDR as a Scanner
Greg Weamer ditched his scanner for a SDR In this episode, Phil talks to listener Greg Weamer about his SDR setup. They get into the history of SDR development, what you can do with an SDR that you can’t do with a hardware-based scanner, and where they think the future of SDRs is heading. Free SDR webinar! Our new webinar will introduce you to Software Defined Radios. "Why Every Scanner User Needs an SDR: The #1 Underrated Tool that should be in your setup" will be March 23, 2021. Register now at www.scannerschool.com/webinar (more…)
Discovering and Logging Radio IDs
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…)
Ham Radio Prep
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…)
Federal Scanning with Chris Parris
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…)
Improving Your Scanner’s Audio
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…)