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300 - 300 Episode Review - What's next?

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - September 19, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
300 Weekly Episodes!   12 Weeks shy of 6 years!   All I can say is WOW! Instead of spending a lot of time looking back at the last 300 episodes, let’s talk about what the plans are for the next 6 years or 300 episodes of the podcast. Yes - the podcast will remain - but there is something new...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

299 - Planning my new radio room

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - September 12, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Finally - after 20 years in my house I'm finally able to build my radio room the way I want it. I've had 2 temporary locations that always looked like a hodgepodge of radios, computers, and wires.  Frankly, each was an embarrassment in their own right. But - no matter how bad they looked in ...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

298 - Ask Scanner School Vol 60

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - September 05, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting www.scannerschool.com/ask Don't forget to join us on YouTube on the first Tuesday of every month for our live Q&A session.   Clic...

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297 - Becoming "The Guru" with Luke Hartnett

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - August 31, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Do you want to be known as your community's go to guy or gal for scanner radio help and programming? Luke Hartnett is known in his firehouse as being the point of contact for any radio issues other members may have.   And by word of mouth, he is quickly becoming known in his area for being a "...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

296 - Uniden’s New BCD160DN and BCD260DN

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - August 24, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Finally - not one, but TWO new scanners from Uniden. Should we be excited about these two new radios, or should we pass on them? That all depends on your location and your needs. See, these scanners break the mold and give us something we’ve never seen before A scanner radio, with no tru...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

295 - 10 Accessories every handheld scanner user needs

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - August 15, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Looking to level-up your portable scanner radios? Today's podcast covers 10 must have accessories every user needs. A shortlist of what we cover (with affiliate links): Easier To Read Manuals https://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=500&Click=6262 Aftermarket Antennas http:/...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

294 - 5 Reasons Why You Need a Portable Scanner

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - August 08, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Scanner radios, with some small exceptions, come in two form factors.  Handheld for portable use, or desktop/mobile for single location installations. Which type of scanner is right for your needs?  If you are looking for your first or next scanner and can’t decide between a handheld or desk...

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293 - Ask Scanner School Vol 59

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - August 01, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting www.scannerschool.com/ask Don't forget to join us on YouTube on the first Tuesday of every month for our live Q&A session.   Clic...

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292 - Why Are Agencies Migrating to Digital?

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - July 25, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Like it or not, digital is here to stay. Why are more agencies and licenses digital instead of analog? Should you upgrade right now or do you wait? And no... it always doesn't have to do with encryption. And this does not mean it's the end of the scanner radio hobby.  Not by a long shot!...

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291 - Media Helicopter Monitoring

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - July 18, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Be part of the action! Hear breaking news reports directly from an eye in the sky. Receive your traffic updates every minute or two instead of when the local FM Radio Station wants to cycle the traffic reports every 10 minutes. Monitoring Traffic and News helicopters is usually something y...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

290 - Hospital Scanning

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - July 11, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Patients who run out of patience. Missing kids, life saving alerts, and routine messages. Hospitals can be exciting to monitor!   You never know what might come next. And as many of you know, I had a short stay in a hospital a few months ago.   Finding those frequencies and talk groups wer...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

289 - Ask Scanner School Vol 58

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - July 11, 2023 07:55 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting www.scannerschool.com/ask Don't forget to join us on YouTube on the first Tuesday of every month for our live Q&A session.   Clic...

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288 - Summer Scanning Tips

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - June 27, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
🏖️ Grab your sunscreen and flip flops! It is time for a change of scenery for both you and your scanner. There are so many options when it comes to scanning during the summer season. Lifeguards, marine, aviation, parks, campgrounds, and more!   🔔 This podcast is full of what you should...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

287 - Ham Radio Hijinks w/ Tom Dean

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - June 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
This coming weekend, the 4th Saturday of June, Field Day.  An annual test of emergency preparedness in the amateur radio community and a contest to see how many other stations you can make contact with in 24 hours. Tom Dean, KC2SJM, joins us today to speak about how much fun he is having on am...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

286 - Frequency Allocation w/ David Vine

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - June 13, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
I want to welcome a great radio friend, David Vine back to the podcast this week. David has a wealth of information when it comes to the radio hobby and has many presentations that he’s prepared for multiple radio groups. David returns this week to share a presentation about how frequencies ...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

285 - I have Cancer (A PSA about my PSA)

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - June 06, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
I want to take a second away from the scanner radio hobby to talk about my battle with Prostate Cancer. I'd like to share my story as a warning. If you are one who skips yearly physicals, I hope this persuades you into going. Why?  Because it was a simple blood test at a physical that un...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

Ask Scanner School v57

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - May 30, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Welcome to Scanner School, a podcast dedicated to the Scanner Radio Hobby. Each week we cover another topic related to scanning and will be answering all of your questions to take you from Scanner Radio Student to Scanner Radio Scholar.

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

283 - A Change is coming to CB Scanning

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - May 23, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
🧢 Beaker Breaker 1 - 9 You need to make this change in your scanners if you monitor CB, Good Buddy! Here in the US, CB Radio has been primarily been AM or SSB.  But there is a new modulation for CB, and it's FM! FM on CB will have many benefits, such as the ability to use PL or DPL, but wi...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

282 - Satellite Monitoring

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - May 16, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Did you know you can listen to the International Space Station or “Brazilian Pirates” from your backyard? With correct software, you can download weather images directly from satellites. Or, you may be able to receive Slow Scan TV images (SSTV) and earn certificates just for participating? ...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

281 - Ham Radio Digital Voice Modes

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - May 09, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Amateur Radio Operators are very resourceful when it comes to surplus equipment. Did you know that there are P25, NXDN, and DMR amateur radio repeaters in most corners of the world?   These repeaters are easily linked, allowing world wide communications during emergencies, events, and day to d...

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280 - Ask Scanner School v56

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - May 02, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting www.scannerschool.com/ask Don't forget to join us on YouTube on the first Tuesday of every month for our live Q&A session.   Clic...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

279 - Hear More with Less

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - April 25, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Did you ever get the feeling like you were missing transmissions on your scanner radio? Maybe you hear one half and then the scanner goes back in a scan mode and you never hear the rest of the conversation - leaving you hanging? What happens next? What did you miss? I have some suggestions...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

278 - Special Temporary Authority

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - April 18, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Did you ever wonder how large, short term, temporary events with many moving parts, details, and staff all communicate? Some examples of these events include the Professional Golf Association Tournaments, Live Broadcasts from the Country Music Awards, large Air Shows, or Public Safety Communic...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

277 - Severe Weather Scanning Guide

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - April 11, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
From Pre-Planning, Live Weather Events , to Post Disaster Monitoring, this episode is full of hints and tips to scanning severe weather events. We've split this episode into two parts.: The first half covers who you might want to monitor during a weather disaster The second half covers progr...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

276 - Ask Scanner School v55

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - April 04, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting www.scannerschool.com/ask Don't forget to join us on YouTube on the first Tuesday of every month for our live Q&A session.   Clic...

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275 - Freescan Programming Software

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - March 28, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Freescan is free programming software that supports the Uniden DMA family of scanners. This means  that it will not work on Home Patrol scanners or older Uniden scanners with standard memory programming.  Freescan software is no longer being developed by the original author, but has been add...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

274 - Why you should look at a Yaesu VX-6R

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - March 21, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
The Yaesu VX-6R is a modern classic Ham Radio. So why should you use this as a scanner radio? It doesn't trunk.  It doesn't do any digital modes.   The alpha tags are limited to just 6 characters, and it's nearly 20 years old. Yep, doesn't seem like this one has many positives when you scr...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

273 - A conversation with John Derby

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - March 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
John has been a long time listener of the podcast and wanted to know how things work here behind the scenes. Not only do we talk about how the podcast is put together and what it takes to write and publish, but we also discuss what we both enjoy about the scanner hobby. This was a great conv...

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby artwork

272 - Ask Scanner School v54

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - March 07, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting www.scannerschool.com/ask Don't forget to join us on YouTube on the first Tuesday of every month for our live Q&A session.   Clic...

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271 - Military Aviation Scanning with Mike Henson

Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby - February 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
Mike Henson is relatively new to the scanner radio hobby, but has quickly found Military Aviation and Photography to be a very interesting and rewarding hobby. Mike shares his setup, which started out as a single radio, and has now grown into several dedicated scanners and a recording interfac...

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