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19Jan 2021 by Phil No Comments

2021 Crash Course Part 2 – Trunking

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Do you want to get started with scanning or brush up on basics in the new year? In this episode, Phil goes through a rapid-fire rundown of trunking and trunked systems. This is part 2 of this 2021 crash course. (more…)

09Jul 2019 by Phil No Comments

The Hidden Dangers of Scanning with Commercial Radios

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The Hidden Dangers of Scanning with Commercial Radios Programming commercial radios for receive only is safe, right? (more…)

28Aug 2018 by Phil No Comments

RF Connectors

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What is with all the different types of RF Connectors? There are many different types of RF connectors on the market. F, BNC, PL-259, N, DIN, SMA, MCX, etc ;) (more…)

13Mar 2018 by Phil No Comments

Analog Trunk (Trunk Tracker III) Scanner Reviews

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We have finally wrapped up our first three trunk radio systems, LTR, Motorola, and EDACS. Scanners that monitor these three systems are usually called "Trunk Tracker III" scanners. They are scanners that do not support pure digital trunk systems such as P25, DMR (MotoTRBO), or NXDN. (note - some of the links below are affiliate links. Scanner School will receive a small commission if you use these links to purchase a BCT15X at no additional cost to you. This is a great way to help support the Scanner School podcast) (more…)

27Feb 2018 by Phil No Comments

Motorola Type I, Type IIi Hybrid, and Type II Trunk Systems

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Motorola Trunking comes in several flavors, Type I, Type IIi Hybrid, Type II Smart Net, Type II Smart Zone, Type II Omni Link, and Type II VOC (Voice on Control). Scanner School Session 10 outlines the first generation trunking, Type I and the path to Type II via Type IIi Hybrid. We discuss how a Smart Net builds into a Smart Zone, and large Omni Link networks. We also quickly discuss how Voice on Control systems operate. (more…)