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'''Welcome to the RadioReference Scanners and Scanning Gateway.'''<br>
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==Introduction==
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* Having trouble deciding what scanner to get? Want to learn about scanning? Check out the [[Scanning 101]] article
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* 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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* What is [[Trunking]]? Be sure to check out the links in the overview first!
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* Confused about the new generation of Uniden scanners that use DMA? Check out the [[:Category:DMA Radios Hints and Kinks|DMA Radios hints and kinks]] category for a list of articles on the subject.
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* The new generation of GRE scanners uses Object Oriented Programming. The [[:Category:Object Oriented Scanners|Object Oriented Scanners]] category has links to articles that discuss this new concept.
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* Confused about programming your scanner? Try reading the [[Scanner Programming FAQ]] and see if it makes things clearer.
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* Looking for shortcuts to programming your scanner? Check out the [[:Category:Programming FAQs and Tips|Programming FAQs and Tips]] category
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* Have an old, crystal-controlled scanner? Our [[Scanner Crystals]] article may help you.
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* [[:Category:EBay|Radios on eBay]]</div>
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==Scanners==
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===By Manufacturer===
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* [[GRE Scanners]]
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* [[MFJ Scanners]]
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* [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
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* [[Uniden Scanners]]
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** A listing by model number is found [[:Category:Uniden Scanners|here]]
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* [[Whistler Scanners]]
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===Non Trunking Scanners===
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===Handhelds===
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===Mobile/Desktop===
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===Rebanding Supported===
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* What is [[Rebanding]]?
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* [[:Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners|Scanners that support rebanding]]
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Welcome to the Collaboration Categories page. In the following tables and pages, articles are grouped by a common thread ('theme') rather than by state. Each of the resulting pages contain numerous categories that pertain to that theme. Just click on the theme title you wish to view, then use the table of contents on the resulting page(s) to get to the categories under that theme.
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==Widebanded Receivers==
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===By Manufacturer===
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* [[:Category:Alinco Radios|Alinco]]
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* [[:Category:AOR Receivers|AOR]]
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* [[Icom Radios|Icom]]
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* [[Yaesu Radios|Yaesu]]
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* [[Yupiteru Radios|Yupiteru]]
  
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Revision as of 14:41, 15 November 2015

Welcome to the RadioReference 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
  • Have an old, crystal-controlled scanner? Our Scanner Crystals article may help you.
  • Radios on eBay


Scanners

By Manufacturer

Non Trunking 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 Icom's digital modulation scheme

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