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− | + | On this page, you'll find a random sampling of questions and answers about scanning and radios. If you have a question, and find a good answer, please feel free to add both to this page. Only add questions, though, if you have the answers; if you ''need'' an answer to a question, and it's not on this page already, please try the Radio Reference forums. | |
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=== General Scanning Questions === | === General Scanning Questions === | ||
* '''''''Can I bring my scanner on an airplane?''''''' | * '''''''Can I bring my scanner on an airplane?''''''' | ||
** Read the [[Scanning on an Airplane]] and [[Scanners and Airport Security]] pages. | ** Read the [[Scanning on an Airplane]] and [[Scanners and Airport Security]] pages. | ||
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* '''''''Is scanning legal? How about in my car?''''''' | * '''''''Is scanning legal? How about in my car?''''''' | ||
− | ** Read this informative site on [http://www. | + | ** Read this informative site on [http://www.fireline.org/scanlaws/index.html scanner laws]. |
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* '''''''What is the best scanner for me?''''''' | * '''''''What is the best scanner for me?''''''' | ||
** See the help provided on the [[Scanner decision | scanner decision]] page. | ** See the help provided on the [[Scanner decision | scanner decision]] page. | ||
− | === | + | * '''''''What are the codes and signals I hear public safety personnel using on the radio?''''''' |
+ | ** See our articles about [[10 codes]] and other [[brevity codes]]. | ||
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+ | * '''''''What is a signal contour, and how does it affect what I can hear?''''''' | ||
+ | ** See our [[Signal Contour]] article | ||
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+ | === Frequency Searches === | ||
If you are searching for specific frequencies in your area, the RR Database is the place to start - but | If you are searching for specific frequencies in your area, the RR Database is the place to start - but | ||
− | + | sometimes there may be a better option.... | |
− | * '''''''Where can I find frequencies for the various services, such as Railroads, Aircraft, | + | |
+ | * '''''''Where can I find frequencies for the various services, such as Railroads, Aircraft, etc.?''''''' | ||
** Please see our [[:Category:US and Canadian Common Frequencies|US/Canadian Common Frequencies]] article | ** Please see our [[:Category:US and Canadian Common Frequencies|US/Canadian Common Frequencies]] article | ||
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− | [[Category:FAQ]] | + | * '''''''Where can I find frequencies for NASCAR, LPGA, NFL, etc.?''''''' |
+ | ** See our [[:Category:Sports_Events_and_Organizations|Sports]] frequencies article | ||
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+ | * '''''''I'm flying into an airport that the RRDB doesnt have. Where can I find frequencies for it?''''''' | ||
+ | ** Go to the popular [http://www.airnav.com Airnav] website | ||
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+ | * '''''''I'm going on a cruise and would like to see if there's activity to be heard. Where can I find frequencies?''''''' | ||
+ | ** See this popular [http://scanmaritime.com CruiseShips] by [mailto:webmaster@scanmaritime.com?Subject=*CruiseShips* Bill Dunn] for cruise ship frequencies | ||
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+ | * '''''''I need to look up a callsign I copied. Where can I find it?''''''' | ||
+ | * '''''''I need to look up a frequency that isnt in the database. Where might I find it?''''''' | ||
+ | ** If you have a [http://www.radioreference.com/apps/subscription/ premium subscription], you will be able to use the FCC query tools at the bottom of the [http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/ database] page | ||
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+ | * '''''''Where can I find out about military communications in my area?''''''' | ||
+ | ** Check out our [[VHF/UHF Military Monitoring|Milcom]] article | ||
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+ | * '''''''Where can I find out about frequencies used by the US Federal Government?''''''' | ||
+ | ** Check out our [[:Category:US Federal Government|Federal]] frequencies article | ||
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+ | [[Category:Scanners FAQ]] |
Latest revision as of 14:37, 25 October 2021
On this page, you'll find a random sampling of questions and answers about scanning and radios. If you have a question, and find a good answer, please feel free to add both to this page. Only add questions, though, if you have the answers; if you need an answer to a question, and it's not on this page already, please try the Radio Reference forums.
General Scanning Questions
- ''Can I bring my scanner on an airplane?''
- Read the Scanning on an Airplane and Scanners and Airport Security pages.
- ''Is scanning legal? How about in my car?''
- Read this informative site on scanner laws.
- ''What is the best scanner for me?''
- See the help provided on the scanner decision page.
- ''What are the codes and signals I hear public safety personnel using on the radio?''
- See our articles about 10 codes and other brevity codes.
- ''What is a signal contour, and how does it affect what I can hear?''
- See our Signal Contour article
Frequency Searches
If you are searching for specific frequencies in your area, the RR Database is the place to start - but sometimes there may be a better option....
- ''Where can I find frequencies for the various services, such as Railroads, Aircraft, etc.?''
- Please see our US/Canadian Common Frequencies article
- ''Where can I find frequencies for NASCAR, LPGA, NFL, etc.?''
- See our Sports frequencies article
- ''I'm flying into an airport that the RRDB doesnt have. Where can I find frequencies for it?''
- Go to the popular Airnav website
- ''I'm going on a cruise and would like to see if there's activity to be heard. Where can I find frequencies?''
- See this popular CruiseShips by Bill Dunn for cruise ship frequencies
- ''I need to look up a callsign I copied. Where can I find it?''
- ''I need to look up a frequency that isnt in the database. Where might I find it?''
- If you have a premium subscription, you will be able to use the FCC query tools at the bottom of the database page
- ''Where can I find out about military communications in my area?''
- Check out our Milcom article
- ''Where can I find out about frequencies used by the US Federal Government?''
- Check out our Federal frequencies article