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== Welcome ==
 
== Welcome ==
This is the RadioReference.com Open Reference Source.  
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This is the RadioReference.com Open Reference Source. Please feel free to share your knowledge by contributing information to this wiki!
  
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Please share your knowledge by contributing information to this wiki!
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* [[New Article Guidelines|How to enter a new article into the RR Wiki]]
 
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* [[Quick guide to editing pages|Editing an article and some basic commands]] 
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== General Information ==
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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.
* [[Antennas]] - The most important part of your station.
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* [[:Category:Antennas|Antennas]] - The most important part of your station.
* [[Rebanding]] - A detailed article by UPman on the reallocation of services within the 800 Mhz spectrum. It will have a major effect on all trunktracking scanners.
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* [[:Category:US Federal Government|Federal]] - One of the most popular - and hard to document - areas to monitor
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* [[:Category:HF Topics|HF]]- Hearing broadcasts from around the world; receiver reviews, antennas and more
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101 Installations]
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* [[Marine VHF Channels|Marine]]
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* [[:Category:Milcom|Milcom]] - Lots of information on monitoring the military
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* [[Railroad]]
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* [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==
 
* [http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/index.html Scanner Laws] If you have questions about the legal aspects of scanning, this site is the one to check first.
 
* [http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/index.html Scanner Laws] If you have questions about the legal aspects of scanning, this site is the one to check first.
* [[Scanner Accessories]] - Anything from mounts, stands, battery packs and a great deal more
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Frequency and other pages built by our members:
* [[Trunking]] - Numerous articles on the basics, FAQs, system types and terminology are stored here
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* [[United States]]
 
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* [[:Category:Location Specific Info-Canada|Canada]]
== Scanner Frequency Reference Information ==
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* [[RR Wiki Extensions]] - are a set of custom tags that can be used on the Wiki.
 
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* [[Common Frequencies]] in use across the world can be found here.
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR Radio Reference Database] should be the first place you start to search for and review frequencies for your local area.
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==Antennas and Accessories==
* [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Forums The Radio Reference Forums] provide a great place to talk about radios, scanners, and local area frequencies.
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Anything from mounts, stands, battery packs and more
* [[SATCOM]] - Military, Amateur satellites - along with hearing - and maybe working - the International Space Station
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* [[Scanner Antennas]]
* [[VHF/UHF Military Monitoring]] - a great informational page on monitoring VHF and UHF Military Activities.
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* [[Data Slicers]] also known as level interfaces
 
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* [[Milcom_Receiving_Equipment#Filters|Filters]]
 
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* [[Powering Your Scanner]]
== HF and UTE Monitoring Reference Information ==
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* [[Milcom_Receiving_Equipment#Preamps.2FSplitters|Preamps, Drop Amps and Splitters]]
 
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* [[Scanner Accessories]]
* What is [[HF]] radio?
 
* The Radio Reference [[Utility Monitoring]] reference wiki.
 
* The [[SWL Broadcast]] reference.
 
* New to HF and want to hear the military? Check out the [[HF Military Communications]] article for a basic introduction
 
* Check out the [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=79 HF Radio Discussion Forum] on this site.
 
 
 
== Software ==
 
* [[Radio Control Software]] - Information and listings for radio and scanner control and programming software.
 
* [[Radio Reference Downloads]] - From here you can download versions of many popular software packages, for both programming and control
 
* [[Recording Software and Tips]] - Tips for hooking up your scanner for recording, software and troubleshooting
 
* [[Trunked Radio Decoders]] - DOS and Windows utilities for examining the data streams used in Control Channels of trunked radio systems
 
 
 
== Other ==
 
* [[Police/Fire/EMS Apparatus Photos and Info]] - a location to post pictures and information regarding vehicles etc.
 
 
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==Location Specific Info==
 
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==Scanners, Receivers and Professional Radios==
== Radio Model Information ==
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; Scanner Types
 
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* Trunktrackers
'''Hobbyist Radios'''
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**[[:Category:Analog Trunktrackers|Analog Trunktrackers]]
* [[Alinco Radios]]
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**[[:Category:Digital Scanners|Digital Trunktrackers]]
* [[AOR Radios]]
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* [[:Category:Conventional Scanners|Conventional Scanners]]
* [[Icom Radios]]
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* [[:Category:Handheld Scanners|Handhelds]]  
* [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
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* [[:Category:Mobile Scanners|Mobile Scanners]]
* [[Uniden Scanners]]
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* [[:Category:Reviews|Reviews]] Reviews of various scanners submitted by our members
* [[Yaesu Radios]]
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; Receivers
* [[Yupiteru Radios]]
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* [[:Category:Handheld Receivers|Handheld Receivers]]
* [[GRE Radios]]
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* [[:Category:Mobile Receivers|Mobile Receivers]]
 
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* [[:Category:Desktop Receivers|Desktop Receivers]]
'''Professional Radios'''
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* [[:Category:PC Receivers|PC Based Receivers]]
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* [[:Category:Receiver Reviews|Receiver Reviews]] Reviews of various scanners submitted by our members
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; [[:Category:Professional Radios|Professional Radios]]
 
* [[Motorola Radios]]
 
* [[Motorola Radios]]
 
* [[M/A-COM Radios]]
 
* [[M/A-COM Radios]]
 
* [[Kenwood Radios]]
 
* [[Kenwood Radios]]
 
* [[Vertex Radios]]
 
* [[Vertex Radios]]
* [[WinRadio]]
 
 
 
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== Live Radio Communications Audio ==
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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.
* [[Live Scanners]]
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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
* [[Live Tunable Receivers]]
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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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* [[Common Frequencies]] in use across the world can be found here.
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* [[:Category:DMA Radios Hints and Kinks|DMA Radios Hints and Kinks]] - Hints and fixes for the new Uniden [[DMA]] Radios
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* [[:Category:Modifications|Modifications]] - Always a popular topic; add functions to your scanner or receiver
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* [[:Category:Personal Radio Services|Personal Radio Services]] - GMRS, FRS, ect.
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* [[:Category:Programming Shortcuts|Programming Shortcuts]] - Helpful tips and shortcuts for programming your scanner
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* [[Police/Fire/EMS Apparatus Photos and Info]] - a location to post pictures and information regarding vehicles etc.
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* [[Rebanding]] A detailed article by UPman on the reallocation of services within the 800 Mhz spectrum. It will have a major effect on all trunktracking scanners.
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* [[:Category:RR Glossary|RR Glossary]] - An index of terminology often used on RR
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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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Revision as of 07:14, 9 September 2007

The RadioReference.com Wiki Reference

Welcome

This is the RadioReference.com Open Reference Source. Please feel free to share your knowledge by contributing information to this wiki!

If you are new to Wikis, please see the following:

Forum Specific Topics


Location Specific Info

  • Scanner Laws If you have questions about the legal aspects of scanning, this site is the one to check first.

Frequency and other pages built by our members:


Antennas and Accessories

Anything from mounts, stands, battery packs and more


RR Admin and Special Services


Scanners, Receivers and Professional Radios

Scanner Types
Receivers
Professional Radios

Special Topics

  • ACARS - Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System; hints and software.
  • ALE - also known as Mil-Std 188-141A, it's in heavy use by the military and diplomatic services and even hams
  • Amateur Radio Gear - Often now has widebanded receive sections; useful as a backup scanner in some places
  • Common Frequencies in use across the world can be found here.
  • DMA Radios Hints and Kinks - Hints and fixes for the new Uniden DMA Radios
  • Modifications - Always a popular topic; add functions to your scanner or receiver
  • Personal Radio Services - GMRS, FRS, ect.
  • Programming Shortcuts - Helpful tips and shortcuts for programming your scanner
  • Police/Fire/EMS Apparatus Photos and Info - a location to post pictures and information regarding vehicles etc.
  • Rebanding A detailed article by UPman on the reallocation of services within the 800 Mhz spectrum. It will have a major effect on all trunktracking scanners.
  • RR Glossary - An index of terminology often used on RR
  • Sports Frequencies
  • SWL Broadcast You want to hear what other overseas broadcasters say about us? Start here
  • Utility Monitoring There's lots more on HF besides hams, CB and broadcasters