Difference between revisions of "Scanners and Scanning"
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'''Welcome to the RadioReference Scanners and Scanning Gateway.'''<br> | '''Welcome to the RadioReference Scanners and Scanning Gateway.'''<br> | ||
Whether you are a newcomer to scanning or an old hand, these articles have something for everyone. | Whether you are a newcomer to scanning or an old hand, these articles have something for everyone. | ||
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==Scanners (Radio Shack, GRE, Uniden)== | ==Scanners (Radio Shack, GRE, Uniden)== | ||
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* [[:Category:Modifications|Modifications]] Always a popular topic; add discriminator taps, improve performance and more | * [[:Category:Modifications|Modifications]] Always a popular topic; add discriminator taps, improve performance and more | ||
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* Many [[:Category:Amateur Radio Gear|Amateur Radio]] 2 meter and dual band radios have wideband receivers built in | * 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]] Icom's digital modulation scheme | * Radios capable of [[:Category:D-STAR|D-STAR]] Icom's digital modulation scheme | ||
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* [[:Category:Professional Radios|General Listing by model number]] | * [[:Category:Professional Radios|General Listing by model number]] |
Revision as of 13:27, 11 January 2010
Welcome to the RadioReference Scanners and Scanning Gateway.
Whether you are a newcomer to scanning or an old hand, these articles have something for everyone.
Introduction
- 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
- Radios on eBay
Scanners (Radio Shack, GRE, Uniden)By Manufacturer
Non Trunking ScannersTrunktrackers
HandheldsMobile/DesktopRebanding Supported
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Widebanded ReceiversBy ManufacturerHandheldsMobile/BasePC Driven ReceiversDesktop Receivers |
Reviews and Modifications
Amateur Radio Equipment
Professional Equipment (by manufacturer) |