Regarding programming of scanners. Some of the trunking scanners, especially the object oriented ones like the Radio Shack PRO-106 are pretty difficult to program. I think the mathematicians like to say “non trivial”. 🙂 I have an interface cable and use a computer to program mine. Close to impossible for me otherwise.
If the person asking the question has one of the trunking scanners there are several places online you might be able to find help or a program. For example, there is a simplified manual online for the PRO-106 that is a lot easier to read than the factory manual. BTW, I really like mine now that I sort of have it figured out.
Also check out radio reference.com for help and frequency lists. I notice there aren’t a lot of trucked systems in northern Idaho.
I also notice trunked, encrypted systems are becoming more popular. Sparks-31 has some tips on determining if there is a transmitter nearby even if you can’t copy the encrypted audio.
Others may want to comment. I am no expert by any means.
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Regarding programming of scanners. Some of the trunking scanners, especially the object oriented ones like the Radio Shack PRO-106 are pretty difficult to program. I think the mathematicians like to say “non trivial”. 🙂 I have an interface cable and use a computer to program mine. Close to impossible for me otherwise.
If the person asking the question has one of the trunking scanners there are several places online you might be able to find help or a program. For example, there is a simplified manual online for the PRO-106 that is a lot easier to read than the factory manual. BTW, I really like mine now that I sort of have it figured out.
Also check out radio reference.com for help and frequency lists. I notice there aren’t a lot of trucked systems in northern Idaho.
I also notice trunked, encrypted systems are becoming more popular. Sparks-31 has some tips on determining if there is a transmitter nearby even if you can’t copy the encrypted audio.
Others may want to comment. I am no expert by any means.