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+ | Welcome to the RR Scanners and Scanning gateway. Whether you are a newcomer to scanning or an old hand, these articles have something for everyone. | ||
− | + | ==Introduction and Hints== | |
+ | * Having trouble deciding what scanner to get? Want to learn about scanning? Check out the [[Scanning 101]] article | ||
− | * | + | * Like all hobbies, scanning is full of terminology that can be confusing to a newcomer. Our [[:Category:RR Glossary|glossary]] is a good place to start |
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+ | * What is [[Trunking]]? Be sure to check out the links in the overview first! | ||
− | + | * Confused about the new generation of Uniden scanners that use DMA? Check out the [[:Category:DMA Radios Hints and Kinks|DMA Radios hints and kinks]] category for a list of articles on the subject. | |
− | * | + | * The new generation of GRE scanners uses Object Oriented Programming. The [[:Category:Object Oriented Scanners|Object Oriented Scanners]] category has links to articles that discuss this new concept. |
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− | + | * Confused about programming your scanner? Try reading the [[Scanner Programming FAQ]] and see if it makes things clearer. | |
− | * | + | * Looking for shortcuts to programming your scanner? Check out the [[:Category:Programming FAQs and Tips|Programming FAQs and Tips]] category |
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+ | <div style="margin: 0; margin-right:10px; border: 1px solid #DFDFDF; padding: 0 1em 1em 1em; background-color:#fff0ff; align:right;"> | ||
+ | ==Scanners (Radio Shack, GRE, Uniden)== | ||
− | * | + | ===By Manufacturer=== |
− | * | + | * [[Radio Shack Scanners]] |
− | * | + | * [[GRE Radios]] |
− | * | + | * [[Uniden Scanners]] |
+ | ** A listing by model number is found [[:Category:Uniden Scanners|here]] | ||
+ | ===Non Trunking Scanners=== | ||
+ | * These scanners cannot trunk, and cannot be modified to do so; but they could be modified to act as a signal source for external applications. See the modifications topic below. | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Conventional Scanners|Conventional Scanners]] | ||
+ | ===Trunktrackers=== | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Trunking Scanners|Trunktrackers]] by model number | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Analog Trunktrackers|Analog Trunktrackers]] | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Digital Scanners|Digital Trunktrackers]] | ||
− | + | ===Handhelds=== | |
− | + | * [[:Category:Handheld Scanners|Handheld Scanners]] | |
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− | == | + | ===Mobile/Desktop=== |
− | + | * [[:Category:Mobile Scanners|Mobile Scanners]] | |
− | + | * [[:Category:Desktop Scanners|Desktop (Base) Scanners]] | |
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− | + | ===Rebanding Supported=== | |
+ | * What is [[Rebanding]]? | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners|Scanners that support rebanding]] | ||
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+ | ==Widebanded Receivers== | ||
+ | Some widebanded receivers can trunk (WinRadio and Icom models) can trunktrack with the use of external software. However | ||
+ | keep in mind that these receivers won't replace a dedicated trunktracker. | ||
− | + | ===By Manufacturer=== | |
+ | * [[:Category:Alinco Radios|Alinco]] | ||
+ | * [[:Category:AOR Receivers|AOR]] | ||
+ | * [[Icom Radios|Icom]] | ||
+ | * [[Yaesu Radios|Yaesu]] | ||
+ | * [[Yupiteru Radios|Yupiteru]] | ||
+ | ===Handhelds=== | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Handheld Receivers|Handheld receivers]] | ||
− | [[Category; | + | ===Mobile/Base=== |
+ | * [[:Category:Mobile Receivers|Mobile Radios]] | ||
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+ | ===PC Driven Receivers=== | ||
+ | * [[:Category:PC Receivers|PC Driven Receivers]] | ||
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+ | ===Desktop Receivers=== | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Desktop Receivers|Desktop Receivers]] | ||
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+ | ==Reviews and Modifications== | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Reviews|Scanner Reviews]] | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Receiver Reviews|Receiver Reviews]] | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Modifications|Modifications]] Always a popular topic; add discriminator taps, improve performance and more | ||
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+ | ==Amateur Radio Equipment== | ||
+ | * Many [[:Category:Amateur Radio Gear|Amateur Radio]] 2 meter and dual band radios have wideband receivers built in | ||
+ | * Radios capable of [[:Category:D-STAR|D-STAR]] digital modulation | ||
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+ | ==Professional Equipment (by manufacturer)== | ||
+ | * [[:Category:Professional Radios|General Listing by model number]] | ||
+ | * [[Kenwood Radios]] | ||
+ | * [[Motorola Radios]] | ||
+ | * [[M/A-COM Radios]] | ||
+ | * [[Vertex Radios]] | ||
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+ | ==Radios on eBay== | ||
+ | * [[:Category:EBay|Radios on eBay]] |
Revision as of 02:24, 14 December 2009
Welcome to the RR Scanners and Scanning gateway. Whether you are a newcomer to scanning or an old hand, these articles have something for everyone.
Introduction and Hints
- Having trouble deciding what scanner to get? Want to learn about scanning? Check out the Scanning 101 article
- Like all hobbies, scanning is full of terminology that can be confusing to a newcomer. Our glossary is a good place to start
- What is Trunking? Be sure to check out the links in the overview first!
- Confused about the new generation of Uniden scanners that use DMA? Check out the DMA Radios hints and kinks category for a list of articles on the subject.
- The new generation of GRE scanners uses Object Oriented Programming. The Object Oriented Scanners category has links to articles that discuss this new concept.
- Confused about programming your scanner? Try reading the Scanner Programming FAQ and see if it makes things clearer.
- Looking for shortcuts to programming your scanner? Check out the Programming FAQs and Tips category
Scanners (Radio Shack, GRE, Uniden)By Manufacturer
Non Trunking Scanners
Trunktrackers
HandheldsMobile/DesktopRebanding Supported
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Widebanded ReceiversSome widebanded receivers can trunk (WinRadio and Icom models) can trunktrack with the use of external software. However keep in mind that these receivers won't replace a dedicated trunktracker. By ManufacturerHandheldsMobile/BasePC Driven ReceiversDesktop ReceiversReviews and Modifications
Amateur Radio Equipment
Professional Equipment (by manufacturer)Radios on eBay |