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
- 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.
Trunktrackers
Handhelds
Mobile/Desktop
Rebanding Supported
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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
Handhelds
Mobile/Base
PC Driven Receivers
Desktop Receivers
Reviews and Modifications
Amateur Radio Equipment
- Many Amateur Radio 2 meter and dual band radios have wideband receivers built in
- Radios capable of D-STAR digital modulation
Professional Equipment (by manufacturer)
Radios on eBay
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