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==RR Scanners and Scanning Gateway==
 
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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==
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==Introduction==
 
* Having trouble deciding what scanner to get? Want to learn about scanning? Check out the [[Scanning 101]] article
 
* 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 [[:Category:RR Glossary|glossary]] is a good place to start
 
* Like all hobbies, scanning is full of terminology that can be confusing to a newcomer. Our [[:Category:RR Glossary|glossary]] is a good place to start
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* Confused about programming your scanner? Try reading the [[Scanner Programming FAQ]] and see if it makes things clearer.
 
* 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 [[:Category:Programming FAQs and Tips|Programming FAQs and Tips]] category
 
* Looking for shortcuts to programming your scanner? Check out the [[:Category:Programming FAQs and Tips|Programming FAQs and Tips]] category
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* [[:Category:EBay|Radios on eBay]]
 
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===Non Trunking Scanners===
 
===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
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* 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 (right).
external applications. See the modifications topic below.
 
 
* [[:Category:Conventional Scanners|Conventional Scanners]]
 
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==Widebanded Receivers==
 
==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===
 
===By Manufacturer===
 
* [[:Category:Alinco Radios|Alinco]]
 
* [[:Category:Alinco Radios|Alinco]]
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==Radios on eBay==
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Revision as of 22:21, 13 December 2009

RR Scanners and Scanning Gateway

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

  • 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
  • Radios on eBay

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 (right).
  • Conventional Scanners

Trunktrackers

Handhelds

Mobile/Desktop

Rebanding Supported


Widebanded Receivers

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)