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− | =The RadioReference.com Wiki Reference=
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| + | ==The RadioReference.com Wiki Reference== |
| + | '''This is the RadioReference.com Open Reference Source, the Scanning Resource that any RadioReference user can edit. Please feel free to share your knowledge by contributing information'''. |
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− | == Welcome == | + | ==Gateways== |
− | This is the RadioReference.com Open Reference Source. Please feel free to share your knowledge by contributing information. We currently have''' {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles''' in this wiki.
| + | * [[RadioReference Services]] What services does RadioReference provide to its members? More about [http://www.radioreference.com/apps/subscription/ subscriptions], [[RadioReference.com Web Service|the web service]], Application Program Interface ([[API]]) and [[Live Audio]] services. Links to policies and procedures followed on this site can be found here. |
| + | * [[Collaboration Gateway|Collaboration]] Our location-based gateway. If you are looking for 10 codes, Fire tone outs, or any other information not present in the database, start here |
| + | * '''Below 30 Mhz''' Covers topics for listening below 30 mhz |
| + | ** [[LW/MW Gateway]] - for LW and MW topics |
| + | ** [[HF|HF Gateway]] - Covers the various services and what can be heard in this range |
| + | * [[Scanners and Scanning]] Articles detailing today’s hottest scanners (and some of those in the past, too) along with relevant links and reviews are found here |
| + | * [[Equipment and Software]] A scanner is only a part of the picture. Articles on scanner antennas, software, power sources, and more are linked here |
| + | * [[Special Topics]] If you are ready to move beyond hearing the standard police and fire transmissions, this gateway will give you some hints and ideas. |
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− | If you are new to this site or scanning in general, please see the following:
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− | * [[Scanning 101]] - This article will answer some of the most common questions asked by newcomers, and show you where to find more information. | + | ==Popular Articles== |
− | * [[:Category:FAQ|RR FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions on using the wiki and radio-related topics | + | *[[Trunked Radio Systems|Trunking]] |
− | * [http://wiki.org/wiki.cgi?WhatIsWiki What is a Wiki?] | + | *[[Radio Shack Scanners]] |
− | * [[New Article Guidelines|How to enter a new article into the RR Wiki]] | + | *[[Scanner Antennas]] |
− | * Editing and Commands | + | *[[Uniden Scanners]] |
− | ** [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki contents article] | + | *[[Radio Control Software]] |
− | ** [[Quick guide to editing pages|Quick Summary of commands]] | + | *[[VHF/UHF Military Monitoring]] |
− | ** [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Reference_card Quick Reference Card] | + | *[[BCD996T]] |
| + | *[[Rebanding]] |
| + | *[[RadioReference.com Web Service]] |
| + | *[[Trunked Radio Decoders]] |
| + | *[[BCD396T]] |
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− | == Forum Specific Topics ==
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− | * [[:Category:Aircraft Monitoring|Aircraft]] - Listen to aircraft; from your local towers to aircraft in flight around the world.
| + | ==Wiki Statistics== |
− | * [[:Category:Antennas|Antennas]] - The most important part of your station.
| + | * Version Number: '''{{CURRENTVERSION}}''' |
− | * [[:Category:US Federal Government|Federal]] - One of the most popular - and hard to document - areas to monitor
| + | * Number of Articles: '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' |
− | * [[LW/MW Gateway]] - Covers transmissions from 530khz and down {{color|red|NEW}}
| + | * Number of Files: '''{{NUMBEROFFILES}}''' |
− | * [[:Category:HF Topics|HF]]- Hearing broadcasts from around the world; receiver reviews, antennas and more
| + | * Number of Users: '''{{NUMBEROFUSERS}}''' |
− | * [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101 Installations]
| + | ==Editing and Commands== |
− | * [[Marine VHF Channels|Marine]]
| + | * [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents Language Ref website] |
− | * [[:Category:Milcom|Milcom]] - Lots of information on monitoring the military
| + | * [[Quick guide to editing pages]] |
− | * [[Railroad]]
| + | * [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Reference_card Quick Ref Card] |
− | * [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=92 Shack Photos]
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− | * [[:Category:Software Applications|Software]] - Logging, Recording, and control applications
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− | * [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=112 Severe Weather/Storm Chasing]
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− | * [[DXing Above 30 Mhz]]
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− | * [[SATCOM]] - Military, Amateur satellites - along with hearing - and maybe working - the International Space Station
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− | * [[:Category:Online Radios|Online Radios]] Online Scanners, Receivers and Amateur radio sites on the net
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− | * [[:Category:Radio Models|Manufacturers/Distributors]] Scanner and Receiver Manufacturers/Distributors
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− | ** [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
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− | ** [[GRE Radios]]
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− | ** [[Uniden Scanners]]
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− | ** [[AOR Radios]]
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− | ** [[Icom Radios]]
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− | ** [[Alinco Radios]]
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− | ** [[Yaesu Radios]]
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− | ** [[Yupiteru Radios]]
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− | * [[Trunking]] Numerous links to articles on the basics, FAQs, system types and terminology are stored here
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− | * [[Trunked Radio Decoders]] DOS and Windows utilities for examining the data streams used in Control Channels of trunked radio systems
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− | * [[:Category:eBay|Radios on eBay]] - Find a used or new scanner or receiver on eBay
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− | ==Location Specific Info== | |
− | Frequency and other pages built by our members
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− | * See our new [[Collaboration Gateway]] for all United States and Canadian content | |
− | * [[Foreign Scanning Websites]] Add all non-US scanning related websites and articles here. | |
− | ; Related information
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− | * [[Scanner Laws]] If you have questions about the legal aspects of scanning, read this. | |
− | * [[RR Wiki Extensions]] - are a set of custom tags that can be used on the Wiki. | |
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− | ==Antennas and Accessories== | |
− | Anything from mounts, stands, battery packs and more
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− | * [[Scanner Antennas]] | |
− | * [[Data Slicers]] also known as level interfaces | |
− | * [[Milcom_Receiving_Equipment#Filters|Filters]] | |
− | * [[Powering Your Scanner]]
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− | * [[Milcom_Receiving_Equipment#Preamps.2FSplitters|Preamps, Drop Amps and Splitters]]
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− | * [[Scanner Accessories]]
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| + | ==Links for Newcomers== |
| + | If you're just starting out, these links are recommended reading: |
| + | *[[Scanning 101]] |
| + | *[[Scanning Q&A]] |
| + | *[[:Category:RR Glossary|Glossary]] |
| + | *[[Common Conventional Programming Questions]] |
| + | *[[Common Trunking Programming Questions]] |
| + | *[[Connecting scanners via USB]] |
| + | *[[:Category:Programming FAQs and Tips|Programming FAQs and Tips]] |
| + | *[[Scanner Programming FAQ]] |
| + | *[[Trunking Basics]] |
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− | == RR Admin and Special Services == | + | ==Popular Topics== |
− | * [http://www.radioreference.com/apps/subscription Subscription] Services and additional features available to paid subscribers
| + | *[[Popular Software for GRE Scanners]] |
− | * [[RadioReference.com Web Service]] is a SOAP interface to all of the information in the RR Database. See this link for more details. | + | *[[Popular Software for RS/Uniden Scanners]] |
− | * RadioReference [[API]] - Display RadioReference data on your own Web pages | + | *[[Uniden DMA FAQ]] |
− | * [[RR CD Apr2009]] - Data from RR is now available to you even if you are offline. | + | *[[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]] |
− | * [[Live Audio]] - RR hosts 1500 different feeds; learn about them here {{color|red|NEW}} | + | *[[:Category:Digital Scanners|Digital Trunktrackers]] |
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| + | *[[:Category:Analog Trunktrackers|Analog Trunktrackers]] |
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| + | *[[:Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners|Scanners that support rebanding]] |
− | ==Scanners, Receivers and Professional Radios==
| + | *[[:Category:Receiver Reviews|Receiver Reviews]] |
− | ; Scanner Types
| + | *[[:Category:Reviews|Scanner and Wideband Receiver Reviews]] |
− | * [[:Category:Trunking_Scanners|Trunktrackers]]
| + | *[[IC-R75]] |
− | **[[:Category:Analog Trunktrackers|Analog Trunktrackers]]
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− | **[[:Category:Digital Scanners|Digital Trunktrackers]]
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− | * [[:Category:Conventional Scanners|Conventional Scanners]] | |
− | * [[:Category:Handheld Scanners|Handhelds]] | |
− | * [[:Category:Mobile Scanners|Mobile Scanners]]
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− | * [[:Category:Reviews|Reviews]] Reviews of various scanners submitted by our members | |
− | ; Receivers
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− | * [[:Category:Handheld Receivers|Handheld Receivers]]
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− | * [[:Category:Mobile Receivers|Mobile Receivers]]
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− | * [[:Category:Desktop Receivers|Desktop Receivers]]
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− | * [[:Category:PC Receivers|PC Based Receivers]]
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− | * [[:Category:Receiver Reviews|Receiver Reviews]] Reviews of various receivers submitted by our members | |
− | ; [[:Category:Professional Radios|Professional Radios]]
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− | * [[Motorola Radios]]
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− | * [[M/A-COM Radios]]
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− | * [[Kenwood Radios]]
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− | * [[Vertex Radios]]
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− | ==Special Topics==
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− | * [[ACARS]] - '''A'''ircraft '''C'''ommunications '''A'''ddressing and '''R'''eporting '''S'''ystem; hints and software.
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− | * [[ALE]] - also known as [[MIL-STD 188-141A]], it's in heavy use by the military and diplomatic services and even hams
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− | * [[:Category:Amateur Radio Gear|Amateur Radio Gear]] - Often now has widebanded receive sections; useful as a backup scanner in some places
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− | * [[:Category:US and Canadian Common Frequencies|Common Frequencies]] in use across the US and Canada can be found here.
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− | * [[Connecting Radios to Soundcards]] How to set up Windows to accept audio via a soundcard - for various decoding and manipulation applications
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− | * [[:Category:Digital Voice|Digital Voice descriptions]] Different digital voice encoding and descriptions
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− | * [[:Category:DMA Radios Hints and Kinks|DMA Radios Hints and Kinks]] - Hints and fixes for the new Uniden [[DMA]] Radios | |
− | * [[:Category:Encryption|Encryption]] Methods and descriptions
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− | * [[:Category:Modifications|Modifications]] - Always a popular topic; add functions to your scanner or receiver
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− | * [[:Category:Natural Events and Disasters|Natural Events and Disasters]] - Topics on monitoring public safety and other communications during natural disasters and other natural events. (Skip and Tropo '''NOT''' included.)
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− | * [[:Category:Object Oriented Scanners|Object Oriented Scanners]] - Articles on the new scanners from GRE and RS
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− | * [[:Category:Personal Radio Services|Personal Radio Services]] - GMRS, FRS, etc.
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− | * [[:Category:Programming FAQs and Tips|Programming FAQs and Tips]] - Helpful tips, FAQs and shortcuts for programming your scanner
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− | * [[:Category:Propagation Links|Propagation]] - Radio and TV signals can travel further than just line of sight. To understand how, take a look here
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− | * [[Rebanding]] A detailed article on the reallocation of services within the 800 Mhz spectrum, and the major effect it will have on trunktracking scanners.
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− | * [[:Category:RR Glossary|RR Glossary]] - An index of terminology often used on RR
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− | * [[:Category:Special Events|Special Events]] - Document air shows, fairs, music festivals - if it uses radios, put the frequencies here.
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− | * [[:Category:Sports Events and Organizations|Sports]] Frequencies
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− | * [[SWL Broadcast]] You want to hear what other overseas broadcasters say about us? Start here
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− | * [[Utility Monitoring]] There's lots more on HF besides hams, CB and broadcasters
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