Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Welcome to Scanner School, a podcast dedicated to the Scanner Radio Hobby. Each week we cover another topic related to scanning and will be answering all of your questions to take you from Scanner Radio Student to Scanner Radio Scholar.
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331 - SRU109: FDMA and TDMA for beginners
04/23/2024
331 - SRU109: FDMA and TDMA for beginners
Digital modes, like P25, NXDN, DMR and others will use FDMA, TDMA, or both allow multiple transmissions to share a single frequency at the same time. FDMA or Frequency Division Multiple Access divides a current carrier frequency into multiple parts, allowing for multiple users to operate on the same time on the same frequency. TDMA or Time Division Multiple Access divides a current transmission over time, allowing for 2 or more users to share a the same frequency at the same time, depending on the digital protocol that is used. The ability for these digital transmissions to place multiple users on the same frequency allows for better management of the limited radio spectrum resource. Not only does this allow for more frequencies to be distributed, but allows for end licenses to do more with a single radio license. Learn the differences between FDMA and TDMA in this week's podcast. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== 2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at
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330 - SRU108: FM and NFM - Bandwidth is King
04/16/2024
330 - SRU108: FM and NFM - Bandwidth is King
Do you program your scanner with FM or FM Narrowband? π€ Find out why the right choice matters in our latest Scanner Radio University episode. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== 2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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329 - SRU107: Simulcast - How to Stop the Pain
04/09/2024
329 - SRU107: Simulcast - How to Stop the Pain
Imagine knowing that your scanner radio has a full signal, but you can't hear anything. Maybe you're listening to a p25 trunk system, but you can't listen to any of the activity. You can see your scanner is trying to go to a voice channel. It's trying to work. But you hear nothing. How frustrating does this sound? For many, this is a common occurrence when they try to listen to a P25 Simulcast site on their scanner radios. Letβs figure out why this is happening and some simple solutions you can try to overcome simulcast. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== 2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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328 - Ask Scanner School v67
04/02/2024
328 - Ask Scanner School v67
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. βΆοΈ How do I log P25 Radio IDs? βΆοΈ Where can I find a manual for a Uniden BC950XLT? βΆοΈ How can I fix a battery door on a SDS100 that will not close? βΆοΈ Where can I find a list of Radio IDs for a Trunk system? ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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 others in chat. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== 2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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327 - SRU106: Rebanding - How Nextel complicated the scanner hobby
03/26/2024
327 - SRU106: Rebanding - How Nextel complicated the scanner hobby
The Nextel Conundrum: Originally established as a convenient communication solution for small businesses, Nextel swiftly expanded its services to include cellular telephony. However, the positioning of Nextel within the RF spectrum, sandwiched besides public safety frequencies, combined with its network built for capacity, led to unprecedented challenges. The dense clustering of Nextel sites interfered with public safety radios, prompting the necessity for rebanding. Rebanding entailed a complex realignment of frequencies to mitigate interference issues. This intricate shuffle involved relocating Nextel closer to cellular carriers while carving out exclusive bands for public safety entities. This relocation of the 800Mhz public safety spectrum, known as rebanding, posed a significant problem for scanner enthusiasts who monitored many Motorola trunking systems in the 800Mhz band. The impact of rebanding reverberated through the scanner radio community, rendering many radios obsolete overnight. Today, we still need to be aware of systems that are operating in the rebanded spectrum and ensure our radios are programmed correctly to monitor these systems. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== 2024 is the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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326 - Analog and Digital Trunked Systems
03/19/2024
326 - Analog and Digital Trunked Systems
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 groups. On EDACS systems, we'd find ProVoice talk groups. This podcast will discuss analog and digital systems, and explain why our older P25 scanners like a Uniden BC785D will not work on today's P25 Trunked systems. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== 2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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325 - SRU104 - LCN vs CC Only Trunked Systems
03/12/2024
325 - SRU104 - LCN vs CC Only Trunked Systems
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 mapping as part of their system protocol. These systems include Motorola Type II systems and P25 Trunked systems. However, don't let "Control Channel Only" fool you. There is a best practice that you should be aware of that most miss when programming your scanners. We cover that and more in this week's podcast. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session325 #podcast
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324 - Ask Scanner School v66
03/05/2024
324 - Ask Scanner School v66
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 ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== 2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session324 #podcast
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323 - SRU103 - Trunked Radio Basics
02/27/2024
323 - SRU103 - Trunked Radio Basics
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 ========= =========================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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SRU102 - Conventional Scanning
02/20/2024
SRU102 - Conventional Scanning
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. π¬ Watch this podcast on YouTube: ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session322 #podcast
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SRU101 - Intro to Scanner Radios
02/18/2024
SRU101 - Intro to Scanner Radios
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. π¬ Watch this podcast on YouTube: ==================================== π Links from today's session (May include Affiliate Links) ==================================== Radio Reference: Broadcastify: OpenMHz: Scanner Master: Amazon: Scanner School Courses: ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session321 #podcast
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320 - Ask Scanner School v65
02/06/2024
320 - Ask Scanner School v65
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 ==================================== π Links from today's session ==================================== RTL Airband RTL Airband BCFY Setup : Uniden Repairs: Scanner School Courses: https://courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session320 #podcast
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319 - I'm never selling this radio
01/30/2024
319 - I'm never selling this radio
Discover the incredible story behind my love for scanner radios. Join me as I reminisce about my first scanner radio and how it sparked my lifelong passion to helping others with the scanner radio hobby. π¬ Watch this podcast on YouTube: ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session319 #podcast
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318 - Yaesu FT-60R Review
01/23/2024
318 - Yaesu FT-60R Review
The Yaesu FT-60R has to be one of the longest radios available for purchase. First released in 2004, the FT-60R is still for sale, 20 years later! Yes, this is a Ham Radio, but this rugged two way radio has a wide enough receiver that it could be used as a conventional only scanner radio. While it lacks some of the bells and whistles that most scanner radios have, this radio has enough going for it that the losses can be overlooked. Todayβs review is broken down into 3 parts. A general summary review, a amateur radio review, and a scanner radio review. ==================================== π Links from todayβs podcast ==================================== Purchase a Yaesu FT-60R: https://amzn.to/3SaIs4b Purchase a programming cable: https://ebay.us/6SWnkW ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session318 #podcast
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317 - 13 Frequencies you need in your scanner right now
01/16/2024
317 - 13 Frequencies you need in your scanner right now
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316 - Recent Updates from Uniden
01/09/2024
316 - Recent Updates from Uniden
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315 - Ask Scanner School v64
01/02/2024
315 - Ask Scanner School v64
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314 - 2023 Year in Review
12/26/2023
314 - 2023 Year in Review
Weβve made it through another year. Here is a quick rundown of what we did in 2023 and what is planned for Scanner School in 2024. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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313 - Very Last Minute Gift Ideas
12/19/2023
313 - Very Last Minute Gift Ideas
Are you looking for a last minute Scanner Radio gift this holiday season? Do you need something for yourself or someone else? Here is a list of Scanner Radio accessories that you can have as a gift in just a few days. ==================================== π Gifts recommended in this week's podcast (Links Below May Be Affiliate links, which means we could earn a small commission if you use these links to make a purchase) ==================================== Software Defined Radio NooElec SDR https://amzn.to/3tsDNST RTL-Blog V3 https://amzn.to/4aphqyj RF Adapter Kit https://amzn.to/3TuOrn0 Subscription to an online magazine The Spectrum Monitor https://www.thespectrummonitor.com National Communications Magazine https://natcommag.substack.com Premium Subscription to RR https://www.radioreference.com/premium/ Extra Antennas for their HH Radios Diamond SRH77CA https://amzn.to/4aAuHV8 Diamond SRHF10 https://amzn.to/3RIKYQe Comet SMA-209 https://amzn.to/48l6tfz Extra Batteries https://amzn.to/3v9Z6ZU Scanner School Schwag https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ Scanner School Tutoring https://www.scannerschool.com/tutoring A year of Extra Credit Patreon https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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312 - Understanding the Radio Reference Database
12/12/2023
312 - Understanding the Radio Reference Database
How does the Radio Reference obtain the data that it publishes? Is it from Federal Licensed Databases or other online frequency repositories? Nope! It comes from Scannerds like you and I. In other words, the data that is inside the Radio Reference database is user contributed data that has been confirmed. Weβll cover how you can find and submit data in this podcast episode, and cover the differences between paid and premium accounts. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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311 - Ask Scanner School Vol 63
12/05/2023
311 - Ask Scanner School Vol 63
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 Ralph is looking for help using DSD Plus and his Scanner Danny has a few questions about setting up a Software Defined Radio Terry would like to know what the best Apps for the Scanner Radio Hobby. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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310 - Riding and Scanning Amtrak's Zephyr with Garrett Farwell
11/30/2023
310 - Riding and Scanning Amtrak's Zephyr with Garrett Farwell
Garrett Farwell returns to the podcast this week to talk about his recent trip from California to Colorado aboard Amtrakβs California Zephyr. How does a βScannerdβ occupy their time while on a multi-day and multi-state land cruise? With their portable scanner of course! Garrett shares how he prepared for his trip using online resources to find frequencies he might be interested in monitoring on his journey and how one last minute surprise really helped him get his trip off on the right βtrackβ. I always look forward to having Garrett on the podcast and would like to thank him again for sharing what he has learned on this trip with the βScannerdβ community. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session310 #podcast
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309 - 2023 Holiday Buyer's Guide
11/22/2023
309 - 2023 Holiday Buyer's Guide
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308 Ham Radio HTs for Scanning w/ David Vine
11/14/2023
308 Ham Radio HTs for Scanning w/ David Vine
David Vine returns to the podcast this week to share alternative uses to Ham Radios. Not only can you use VHF and UHF Ham Radios to talk and monitor amateur radio frequencies, but you can use most of them to monitor outside the amateur radio band. This means many ham radios can also be used as basic scanner radios. Frequencies that can be monitored will vary by make and model, but for the most part, expect to be able to monitor the VHF and UHF public safety bands with a VHF or UHF ham radio. Setting up scan lists and alpha tagging frequencies are most likely different from what you are used to with your scanner, but if you learn how to use a radio within its limits, you may find that having a ham radio and using it as a receiver, could really add value to your radio collection. And yes, I do give Baofeng radios a virtual poke in the ribs, but if you can use a radio like that or something similar to monitor a single or short list of conventional analog channels, then that could free up your scanner to monitor other activity. And the more radios you have monitoring less frequencies, then the more activity youβll hear and enjoy. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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307 - Ask Scanner School Vol 62
11/07/2023
307 - Ask Scanner School Vol 62
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 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. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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306 - Should You Buy a "Receiver" ?
10/31/2023
306 - Should You Buy a "Receiver" ?
Scanners and Receivers are more cousins than brothers and sisters. Both receive frequencies, both can scan frequencies, and both do not transmit. However, each has their own strong points and weaknesses when it comes to tuning, range, and features. Found out if you should buy a receiver for your radio arsenal in this podcast episode. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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305 - Building a Bond by Scanning Schools
10/24/2023
305 - Building a Bond by Scanning Schools
Are you looking for a creative way to build a radio bond with your child? Have you tried to scan something they can relate to, such as their own school? When your child hears a teacher, faculty, or staff that they know and can recognize talking on the radio, it could spark an interest for scanning within them. Scanning your childβs school can also be of interest during times where the school has engaged their own safety protocols and have locked down. Or, it could be interesting to hear about late pickups, routine maintenance, or other day to day activities. Remember, there is more to scanning than just public safety, and the secrets are in the searches! ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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304 - Remembering Larry Van Horn
10/19/2023
304 - Remembering Larry Van Horn
For many, you canβt talk about scanning without mentioning Larry Van Horn. Larry has influenced many in the hobby when it comes to Military Monitoring. He wrote for Monitoring Time Magazine for many years and continued to write for βThe Spectrum Monitorβ once MT ceased publication. Not only was Larry a wealth of information when it came to Military Monitoring, but his yearly airshow columns were second to none. Larry, N5FPW, spent many years monitoring and sharing information. Larry was special, in that he never forgot anything, which helped when writing his many column and publications. This weekβs podcast is a conversation Larry and I had that originally aired as Podcast # 178. Larryβs legacy will live on for decades to come and I know Iβll miss his columns on future editions of TSM. Larry Van Horn, N5FPW, retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer, Author, Contributor, mentor, and friend. You will be missed. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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303 - 3D Print your own repairs or accessories
10/12/2023
303 - 3D Print your own repairs or accessories
If youβve ever wanted to create or build your own scanner accessories, 3D printing may be an exciting avenue to start exploring. Matt Neely has been bitten by the 3D Printing bug, and has already printed many scanner radio accessories for a fraction of what βstore boughtβ products would cost. Imagine printing your own replacement parts. This includes belt clips, channel, squelch, and volume control knobs. Maybe even SDS100 battery door retainer clips or desk stands. Free plans for many parts and pieces are available right now on thingaverse.com And you might even be able to create these parts locally, even if you donβt already own a 3D Printer of your own. Matt knows all the ins and outs of printing replacement parts at home, and will teach you how to create your own on todayβs podcast. ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - βΆοΈ Facebook Page - βΆοΈ Facebook Community - βΆοΈ Instagram - βΆοΈ TikTok - ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at #podcast
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302 - Ask Scanner School Vol 61
10/03/2023
302 - Ask Scanner School Vol 61
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 https://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. https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube Questions answered on this week's podcast Joe would like help understanding how trunked systems work and how they are programmed into a scanner Gary is traveling and would like help with GPS scanning and monitoring CB traffic ==================================== π 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 mug and help support Scanner School. π https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/ ==================================== π Join our new Scanner Radio Community ==================================== 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. π https://www.scannerschool.com/discord ==================================== π Check out our online courses ==================================== 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. π https://www.courses.scannerschool.com ==================================== β οΈ I want to answer your questions ==================================== I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question. If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question: π 516-308-2885 π https://www.scannerschool.com/ask ==================================== π Thank you Patreon Supporters ==================================== Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters. Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month. Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break. Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs. π Join our Patreon program at https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon ==================================== π₯ Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel ==================================== We are live once a month on YouTube to answer your questions. 2022 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel π https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube ==================================== β‘οΈ Follow Scanner School on Social Media ==================================== βΆοΈ Twitter - https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter βΆοΈ Facebook Page - https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook βΆοΈ Facebook Community - https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo... βΆοΈ Instagram - https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram βΆοΈ TikTok - https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok ==================================== All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at https://www.scannerschool.com/session302 #podcast
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