307 - Ask Scanner School Vol 62
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Release Date: 11/07/2023
326 - SRU105 - Analog and Digital Trunked Systems
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Once upon a time, we only had analog trunked radio systems. These systems all had analog voice talk groups. These systems included Motorola Type I, Motorola Type IIi, Motorola Type II, EDACS, and LTR systems. Today, we are living in a digital trunked environment, where there are no analog voice channels. All voice is done using a form of digital modulation. These systems include P25, DMR, and NXDN. But, we had an in between. This is where we had digital talk groups on an analog trunked system. On a Motorola Type II system, we could find P25 talk...
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325 - SRU104 - LCN vs CC Only Trunked Systems
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
There are two distinct flavors of trunked radio systems that we need to be aware of when programming our scanners. There are systems that require that every frequency for each site be programmed into their pre-determined channel number, and those that do not. Systems that require every frequency be programmed into our scanners in their designated sequence are Logical Channel Numbered systems and include EDACS, LTR, and all flavors of DMR. Control channel only systems only require the control channels to be programmed into our scanners, as those systems have a predetermined channel...
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333 - Ask Scanner School v69
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting This month, we are pulling questions that were asked via our Facebook Group. Questions answered on this week's podcast 1. What height should my antenna be on my tower? 2. How do I stop my scanner from stopping on a weather channel? 3. How can I adjust the contrast and visibility on my SDS100 scanner? ==================================== 🛒 Affiliate Links ==================================== Here are affiliate links...
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332 - Ask Scanner School v68
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting This month, we are pulling questions that were asked via our Facebook Group. Questions answered on this week's podcast 1. Is this an issue with simulcast? 2. Can You Scan Brandmeister or TGIF Talk Groups? 3. Finding information about Lehigh PA's New TRS 4. What does AI mean for the Scanner Hobby? ==================================== 🛒 Check out our new Merch! ==================================== Squelchy opened his own...
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328 - Ask Scanner School v67
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting This month, we are pulling questions that were asked via Facebook Messenger. ▶︎ How do I log P25 Radio IDs? ▶︎ Where can I find a manual for a Uniden BC950XLT? ▶︎ How can I fix a battery door on a SDS100 that will not close? ▶︎ Where can I find a list of Radio IDs for a Trunk system? ==================================== 🛒 Check out our new Merch! ==================================== Squelchy opened his own...
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324 - Ask Scanner School v66
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting www.scannerschool.com/ask Don't forget to join us on YouTube on the first Tuesday of every month for our live Q&A session. Click here to Subscribe! Questions answered on this week's podcast 1. Jenny has a question about a strange signal she is hearing on her scanner 2. Garrett would like to know about picking up Low Band VHF with his SDR's antenna ==================================== 🛒 Check out our new Merch!...
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323 - SRU103 - Trunked Radio Basics
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Did you know that trunked radio systems are just like an orchestra? There are several parts in each that work in harmony. In our latest podcast, we compare the two to make it easier for you to understand exactly how a trunked system works. We also dive into why trunked systems are an excellent way of utilizing the limited radio frequency resources. YOUTUBE LINK TBD ========= =========================== 🛒 Check out our new Merch! ==================================== Squelchy opened his own store selling Scanner School merchandise! Show your love for the Scanner Radio Hobby...
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322 - SRU102 - Conventional Scanning
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Conventional is the "OG" when it comes to scanning. Every scanner radio that has ever been sold can receive conventional (analog) signals. This week's session of Scanner Radio University will break down several modes of conventional transmissions you can receive with your scanner radio. 🎬 Watch this podcast on YouTube: ==================================== 🛒 Check out our new Merch! ==================================== Squelchy opened his own store selling Scanner School merchandise! Show your love for the Scanner Radio Hobby and Scanner School. Pick up a hat, shirt, bag, or...
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SRU101 - Intro to Scanner Radios
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Welcome to the first in a series of classes that we are calling "Scanner Radio University". Over the next several weeks and months, we will be covering topics that will not only be geared towards those just entering the hobby, but topics that maybe you needed to overlook because a lot of today scanners just work out of the box or with computer assisted programming. This week, we will cover the basics of what scanner radio is, who uses them, where to buy one, and where to get help. 🎬 Watch this podcast on YouTube: ==================================== 🔗 Links from today's session...
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320 - Ask Scanner School v65
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting www.scannerschool.com/ask Don't forget to join us on YouTube on the first Tuesday of every month for our live Q&A session. Questions answered on this week's podcast James has a question about Close Call on his BCD325P2 Garrett is looking to update his live feed setup by using SDRs YOUTUBE LINK TBD ==================================== 🔗 Links from today's session ...
info_outlineEvery month I answer your questions on the podcast.
If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting scannerschool.com/ask
Questions answered on this week's podcast
- Scott would like to know how to make his scanner scan faster
- Derek is looking for a scanner that has a display that is easy to see and will work well in his area.
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Show your love for the Scanner Radio Hobby and Scanner School.
Pick up a hat, shirt, bag, or mug and help support Scanner School.
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🎙 Join our new Scanner Radio Community
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Join our FREE Discord server and connect with other Scanner Radio Users!
By using Discord, a free, multi-platform community portal, you can now be part of the Scanner Radio Discussion!
Chat real time, share photos, ask questions, and give feedback to other's in chat.
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🎓 Check out our online courses
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Our free Software Defined Radio course will have you up and running with a SDR in a weekend.
Upgrade to our Advanced Course, and learn how to setup SDR Software like a pro.
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I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question.
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