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==Powering Your Scanner==
 
==Powering Your Scanner==
The page to check out all the ways of [[Powering Your Scanner]].
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See this [[Powering Your Scanner|article]] to check out all the ways of supplying power to your scanner
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==Filters==
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For those living in urban areas, putting up a good antenna (with the proper coax) can cause overloading. Sometimes this overloading shows up as pagers and other unwanted signals showing up in places where you don't want to hear them. These links show a few manufacturers that make filters for specific problem areas of the spectrum;
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See the {{Thread|splitters-filters-and-multicouplers.204|394943-fm-bandstop-filter-comparison.html|FM Bandstop Filter Comparison}} for a discussion of several FM bandstop filters.
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* [http://www.parelectronics.com/ Par Electronics]
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* [http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=39 Scanner Master Filters page]
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* [http://www.stridsbergeng.com/filters.html Stridsberg Engineering Filters]
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* {{Thread|splitters-filters-and-multicouplers.204|212129-notch-filters-and-effects.html|Notch Filters and Effects}}
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* [https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/RF-Filters.html Mini Circuits RF Filters]
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==Preamps/Splitters==
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* A preamp should only be considered '''after''' the antenna and coax has been improved as much as possible.
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* [http://www.anglelinear.com/ Angle Linear]
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* [http://www.advancedreceiver.com/index.html AR2 Communications Products]
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* [http://www.digital-loggers.com/multi.html Digital Loggers Wideband RF Multicoupler]
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**[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110729&highlight=multicoupler Digital logger discussion]
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* [https://electroline.com/products/drop-amplifiers/ ElectroLine Drop Amps]
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* [http://www.rfbayinc.com/ RF Bay Inc.]
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* [http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=45 Scanner Master amplifiers]
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* Stridsberg Engineering products
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**[http://www.stridsbergeng.com/preamp.html Amplifiers]
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**[http://www.stridsbergeng.com/multicouplers.html Multicouplers]
  
==Other Scanner Accessories==
 
The place to come and find accessories for your scanners.
 
  
 
==Scanner Mounts==
 
==Scanner Mounts==
*[http://www.ram-mount.com/ Ram Mounts]
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*[http://www.arkon.com/ Arkon mounts]
*[http://gamberjohnson.com/ Gamber Johnston Mounts]
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*[http://www.e-mount.com E-Mount]
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*[http://gamberjohnson.com/ Gamber Johnson Mounts]
 
*[http://www.w9iix.com/ IIX Equipment]
 
*[http://www.w9iix.com/ IIX Equipment]
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*[http://www.mobilevehiclemounts.com/ LapTraveler.com]
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*[http://www.lidomounts.com/page/page/1478816.htm Lido Mounts]
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*[http://www.mountguys.com/ Mountguys]
 
*[http://www.panavise.com/ Panavise]
 
*[http://www.panavise.com/ Panavise]
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*[[Pro Copper Consoles]]
 
*[http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/ Pro-Fit International]
 
*[http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/ Pro-Fit International]
*[http://www.lidomounts.com/page/page/1478816.htm Lido Mounts]
 
 
*[http://www.proclipusa.com Pro-clip]
 
*[http://www.proclipusa.com Pro-clip]
*[http://www.galls.com Jotto Desk]
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*[http://www.ram-mount.com/ Ram Mounts]
*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=38 Brackets and mounts]
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*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=38 Scanner Master Brackets and mounts]
*[http://www.arkon.com/ Nice selection of mounts]
 
  
 
==Scanner Stands==
 
==Scanner Stands==
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*[http://www.scannerstandman.com Base mobile and handheld stands]
 
*[http://www.scannerstandman.com Base mobile and handheld stands]
 
*[http://www.ssejim.co.uk/radiostand.htm Handheld Stand]
 
*[http://www.ssejim.co.uk/radiostand.htm Handheld Stand]
*[http://www.durhamradio.com/s/home.php?cat=1828 Mounting brackets and stands]
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*[http://www.niftyaccessories.com/HT%20Stand.htm Nifty! HT Radio Desk Stand]
  
 
==Speakers==
 
==Speakers==
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*[http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=extension%20speaker&origkw=Extension%20Speaker radioshack]
 
*[http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=extension%20speaker&origkw=Extension%20Speaker radioshack]
 
*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=47 Scanner Master]
 
*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=47 Scanner Master]
*[http://www.grove-ent.com/SPEAKERS.html Grove]
 
  
 
==Carry Cases for handhelds==
 
==Carry Cases for handhelds==
*[http://www.lilkase.com/ Lilkase]
 
 
*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=41 Scanner Master]
 
*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=41 Scanner Master]
 
*[http://www.scannerworld.com/content/product/category/Carrying%20Cases Scannerworld]
 
*[http://www.scannerworld.com/content/product/category/Carrying%20Cases Scannerworld]
*[http://www.durhamradio.com/s/home.php?cat=1824 Durham Radio]
 
  
 
==Headphones==
 
==Headphones==
 
*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=40 Scannermaster]
 
*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=40 Scannermaster]
*[http://www.durhamradio.com/s/home.php?cat=1826 Durham radio]
 
 
*[http://www.uniden.com/store/itemlist.cfm?cattype=acc&catid=3 Uniden]
 
*[http://www.uniden.com/store/itemlist.cfm?cattype=acc&catid=3 Uniden]
 
*[http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/head.html Universal-Radio]
 
*[http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/head.html Universal-Radio]
  
 
==Bluetooth Wireless Headsets==
 
==Bluetooth Wireless Headsets==
You will need both the adapter and headset to work
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New Bluetooth Technology for radios!
*[http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2361928 Adapter]
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*[http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2361926 Headset]
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I have discovered a company with new Bluetooth Technology that is perfect for scanner monitoring, two-way radio use AND simultaneously connects to cellular telephone Bluetooth!
*[http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?page=5&cat=1625&keywords=bluetooth&noredirect=1 Tigerdirect]
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You can use it with your scanner and/or two-way radio together or separately and everything is controlled via a single Bluetooth ear set. It allows for full function cell phone voice commands as well.
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Check it out at: [http://www.PublicSafetyBluetooth.com]
  
 
==Cables and connector adapters==
 
==Cables and connector adapters==
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==Remote Scanner Heads==
 
==Remote Scanner Heads==
*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=46 Scannermaster]
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*[http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=46 Scanner Master]
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*[http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/BC-RH96 BC-RH96 remote head for Uniden DMA radios]
  
 
==Compression tools and connectors for various cables==
 
==Compression tools and connectors for various cables==
 
*[http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=67 RG-6 compression connectors]
 
*[http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=67 RG-6 compression connectors]
 
*[http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=11 Compression Tool Kits]
 
*[http://www.techtoolsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=11 Compression Tool Kits]
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[[Category:Scanner accessories]]

Latest revision as of 21:45, 8 January 2024

Powering Your Scanner

See this article to check out all the ways of supplying power to your scanner


Filters

For those living in urban areas, putting up a good antenna (with the proper coax) can cause overloading. Sometimes this overloading shows up as pagers and other unwanted signals showing up in places where you don't want to hear them. These links show a few manufacturers that make filters for specific problem areas of the spectrum;

See the FM Bandstop Filter Comparison Thread for a discussion of several FM bandstop filters.

Preamps/Splitters


Scanner Mounts

Scanner Stands

Speakers

Carry Cases for handhelds

Headphones

Bluetooth Wireless Headsets

New Bluetooth Technology for radios!

I have discovered a company with new Bluetooth Technology that is perfect for scanner monitoring, two-way radio use AND simultaneously connects to cellular telephone Bluetooth! You can use it with your scanner and/or two-way radio together or separately and everything is controlled via a single Bluetooth ear set. It allows for full function cell phone voice commands as well. Check it out at: [1]

Cables and connector adapters

Belt and Swivel Clips

Huge selection of clips

Remote Scanner Heads

Compression tools and connectors for various cables