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This page is an introduction for those new to the world of V/UHF military monitoring, as well as for folks more seasoned in the hobby. | This page is an introduction for those new to the world of V/UHF military monitoring, as well as for folks more seasoned in the hobby. | ||
− | ==Receivers== | + | ==Receivers/Scanners== |
+ | #Mini Handhelds | ||
+ | Care should be used when connecting any large antenna to these handhelds. Receivers in this range will likely overload, | ||
+ | as their front ends simply can't handle the amount of RF such antennas may deliver. They are most useful in airshows, or | ||
+ | if a base is geographically close to the user. A good set of earphones is strongly recommended. | ||
− | ===Computer | + | ##EHam.Net Reviews |
− | * [[PCR-1000/100]] | + | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4519 Alinco DJ-X2] |
− | + | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1925 Alinco DJ-X3] | |
− | + | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1925 Yaesu VR-120] | |
− | + | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/502 Yaesu VR-500] | |
− | + | ||
+ | ##Strong Signals Reviews | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=035 Alinco DJ-X2] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=fi&class=recv&num=013 AOR AR16B] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=004 Welz WS1000] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=009 Welz WS2000] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=031 Yaesu VR-500] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ##Wiki Pages | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R-1]] | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R-2]] | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R-5]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ##Other Models | ||
+ | ### Alinco DJ-X1 | ||
+ | ### Alinco DJ-X5 | ||
+ | ### Alinco DJ-X7T | ||
+ | ### AOR AR16 | ||
+ | ### AOR AR32 | ||
+ | |||
+ | #Handhelds (full size) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ##EHam.Net Reviews | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1031 Alinco DJ-X10] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2699 Alinco DJ-X10] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4395 Alinco DJ-X2000] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1338 Alinco DJ-X2000] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3294 RS PRO-60] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1298 Trident TRX-100] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2601 Trident TRX-200] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2928 Yupiteru MVT-7100] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2587 Yupiteru MVT-9000] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ##Strong Signals Reviews | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=008 Alinco DJ-X10] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=039 Alinco DJ-X2000] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=005 RS PRO-60] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=fi&class=recv&num=009 Sony IC-SP1PC] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=fi&class=recv&num=014 Trident TRX-100] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=014 Uniden BC-3000XLT] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=040 Yupiteru MVT-7300] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=016 Yupiteru MVT-9000] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ##Wiki Links | ||
+ | ### AOR [[AOR-8000]] | ||
+ | ### AOR [[AOR-8200]] | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R-3]] | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R-10]] | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R-20]] '''Note 2''' | ||
+ | ### RS [[Pro-26]] | ||
+ | ### RS [[Pro-96]] '''Note 1''' | ||
+ | ### RS [[Pro-97]] | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BC250D]] | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BC296D]] | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BCD396T]] | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BR330T]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '''Note 1''' Programming UHF military air frequencies in the PRO-96 is only possible using [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win96/ Win96]. In addition, sensitivity may not be optimum because the receiver was not designed for it. It's operation is otherwise normal in all other respects. | ||
+ | * '''Note 2''' In the November 2004 edition of Monitoring Times magazine, in the 'Scanner Equipment' column, author Bob Parnass AJ9S noted a pronounced loss of sensitivity in the 280-295 Mhz range. | ||
+ | * '''Note 3''' Icom receivers typically have a slow scan rate. Scanning large lists of frequencies effectively may not be possible. Software such as [http://www.datadeliverydevices.com/RadioMax.htm Radiomax] '''may''' increase the available scan rate. | ||
+ | * '''Note 4''' Computer control and other logging functions using RS/GRE radios is not possible. Only up/download operations are supported. | ||
+ | |||
+ | #Base/Mobile | ||
+ | |||
+ | ##EHam.Net Reviews | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/865 RS PRO-2004] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/864 RS PRO-2005] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/861 RS PRO-2006] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2298 Uniden BC-9000XLT] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1186 Uniden BC-9000XLT] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1107 Yaesu VR-5000] | ||
+ | ### [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1196 Yaesu FRG-9600] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ##Strong Signals Reviews | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=011 RS PRO-2035] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=020 RS PRO-2042] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=001 RS PRO-2045] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=022 Uniden BC-9000XLT] | ||
+ | ###[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=fi&class=recv&num=022 Yaesu VR-5000] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ##Wiki Pages | ||
+ | ### AOR [[AOR-3000]] | ||
+ | ### AOR [[AOR-5000]] | ||
+ | ### AOR [[AOR-8600]] | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R7000]] | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R7100]] | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R8500]] | ||
+ | ### Icom [[R9000]] | ||
+ | ### RS [[Pro-2052]] | ||
+ | ### RS [[Pro-2055]] | ||
+ | ### RS [[Pro-2096]] '''Note 1''' | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BC895XLT]] '''Note 2''' | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BC898T]] | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BC780XLT]] | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BC785D]] | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BC796D]] | ||
+ | ### Uniden [[BCD996T]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '''Note 1''' Programming UHF military air frequencies in the PRO-2096 is only possible using [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win96/ Win96]. In addition, sensitivity may not be optimum because the receiver was not designed for it. It's operation is otherwise normal in all other respects. | ||
+ | * '''Note 2''' The BC895XLT cannot receive the 138-144 mhz range in AM mode. The BC898T is capable of this operation | ||
+ | * '''Note 3''' Icom receivers typically have a slow scan rate. Scanning large lists of frequencies effectively may not be possible. Software such as [http://www.datadeliverydevices.com/RadioMax.htm Radiomax] '''may''' increase the available scan rate. | ||
+ | * '''Note 4''' Computer control and other logging functions using RS/GRE radios is not possible. Only up/download operations are supported. | ||
+ | |||
+ | #Computer Controlled Receivers | ||
+ | ##[[PCR-1000/100]] | ||
+ | ##[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=027 Optocom Review at Strong Signals] | ||
+ | ##[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=015 Winradio WR1000I Review at Strong Signals] | ||
+ | ##[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/472 EHam opinions on the Winradio WR1500i] | ||
+ | ##[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1532 EHam opinions on the Winradio 1550e] | ||
==Antennas== | ==Antennas== |
Revision as of 21:49, 29 October 2005
This page is an introduction for those new to the world of V/UHF military monitoring, as well as for folks more seasoned in the hobby.
Contents
Receivers/Scanners
- Mini Handhelds
Care should be used when connecting any large antenna to these handhelds. Receivers in this range will likely overload, as their front ends simply can't handle the amount of RF such antennas may deliver. They are most useful in airshows, or if a base is geographically close to the user. A good set of earphones is strongly recommended.
- EHam.Net Reviews
- Strong Signals Reviews
- Other Models
- Alinco DJ-X1
- Alinco DJ-X5
- Alinco DJ-X7T
- AOR AR16
- AOR AR32
- Other Models
- Handhelds (full size)
- Strong Signals Reviews
- Note 1 Programming UHF military air frequencies in the PRO-96 is only possible using Win96. In addition, sensitivity may not be optimum because the receiver was not designed for it. It's operation is otherwise normal in all other respects.
- Note 2 In the November 2004 edition of Monitoring Times magazine, in the 'Scanner Equipment' column, author Bob Parnass AJ9S noted a pronounced loss of sensitivity in the 280-295 Mhz range.
- Note 3 Icom receivers typically have a slow scan rate. Scanning large lists of frequencies effectively may not be possible. Software such as Radiomax may increase the available scan rate.
- Note 4 Computer control and other logging functions using RS/GRE radios is not possible. Only up/download operations are supported.
- Base/Mobile
- Strong Signals Reviews
- Note 1 Programming UHF military air frequencies in the PRO-2096 is only possible using Win96. In addition, sensitivity may not be optimum because the receiver was not designed for it. It's operation is otherwise normal in all other respects.
- Note 2 The BC895XLT cannot receive the 138-144 mhz range in AM mode. The BC898T is capable of this operation
- Note 3 Icom receivers typically have a slow scan rate. Scanning large lists of frequencies effectively may not be possible. Software such as Radiomax may increase the available scan rate.
- Note 4 Computer control and other logging functions using RS/GRE radios is not possible. Only up/download operations are supported.
- Computer Controlled Receivers
Antennas
- Strong Signals Antennas Page
- Also see our Antennas page for other links.
- Picking the right coax for your setup is very important. As you go higher in frequency, the loss from a cheap cable can be significant. Here's a good page on the subject.
- RadioReference Antennas Forum
- Strong Signals Antennas Forum
Filters
For those living in urban areas, putting up a good antenna (with the proper coax) can cause overloading. Sometimes this overloading shows up as pagers and other unwanted signals showing up in places where you don't want to hear them. These links show a few manufacturers that make filters for specific problem areas of the spectrum;
Preamps/Splitters
Pages with Useful Information
- Combat Air Patrol Glossary of Terms
- Military Base frequencies
- NOTE: These lists are at the bottom of the page, in Word format
- Military Callsign List
- MilAir Comms
Frequencies
Mailing Lists
- Also see the mailing lists on the Utility Monitoring page for additional links
- Military Aircraft Comms
- Milcom
- Hi Desert Scan
- Mil Spotters Forum
- Mid Atlantic Milcom
- NAMAR
- Scanner Talk