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* '''''''Is scanning legal?''''''' Read this informative site on [http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/ scanner laws]. | * '''''''Is scanning legal?''''''' Read this informative site on [http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/ scanner laws]. | ||
* '''''''I am a railfan and would like to scan, what frequencies do they use are they?''''''' See [[Railroad frequencies]]. | * '''''''I am a railfan and would like to scan, what frequencies do they use are they?''''''' See [[Railroad frequencies]]. | ||
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| + | === Database Programming Questions === | ||
| + | * '''''''I have some questions about what I see in the Database.''''''' | ||
| + | ** Go to the [[Common Programming Questions]] page for some answers to common questions. | ||
Revision as of 20:47, 19 August 2006
Contents
RadioReference.com General Site Questions
- "I made a donation, so why am I not listed as a contributing user?"
- Answer: There are a number of reasons why, however the most common include:
- You made your donation with a Paypal e-check, which requires a few days to clear Paypal before you are granted access as a donating users.
- You didn't enter your radioreference.com username when making the donation on the donation page.
- You didn't donate the minimum amount as required on the Donations Information Page page.
- Answer: There are a number of reasons why, however the most common include:
- ''How do I use the RadioReference.com Web Service?''
- Answer: The RadioReference.com Web Service is an XML interface to all of the Trunked System information in the RR Database. It is available to all donating users of the site. See the The RadioReference.com Web Service page for more information on applications that support the Web service, and the specification for applications developers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scanner Topics
General Scanning Questions
- What is CTCSS?
- What is DCS?
- What is Simplex?
- What is Duplex?
- What is a Repeater?
- What is SAME?
- What is an input frequency and an output frequency?
Specific 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?'' Read this informative site on scanner laws.
- ''I am a railfan and would like to scan, what frequencies do they use are they?'' See Railroad frequencies.
Database Programming Questions
- ''I have some questions about what I see in the Database.''
- Go to the Common Programming Questions page for some answers to common questions.