danristheman SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Jan 25, 2011 3,147 1,146 85w Aug 16, 2019 #1 I just got a handheld radio can I use this to listen to police scanner?
Comptech SatelliteGuys Pro Jun 26, 2006 3,689 2,851 Travelers Rest SC Aug 16, 2019 #2 Yes, use Chirp to program it and make sure you disable transmit on those frequencies.
danristheman SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Jan 25, 2011 3,147 1,146 85w Aug 16, 2019 #3 They use open sky do you guys know what that is.
KE4EST SatelliteGuys Is My Second Home Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Lifetime Supporter Aug 9, 2004 27,069 7,385 EM75xb Aug 16, 2019 #4 Yes, in lay mans terms, it is a secure way to transmit. If you care about the details of how it works, Google can help you. But, I don't think you care. All you need to know is, you won't be listening to them on that radio. EDIT: To add: or any other radio or scanner. Reactions: Magic Static
Yes, in lay mans terms, it is a secure way to transmit. If you care about the details of how it works, Google can help you. But, I don't think you care. All you need to know is, you won't be listening to them on that radio. EDIT: To add: or any other radio or scanner.
danristheman SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Jan 25, 2011 3,147 1,146 85w Aug 16, 2019 #5 It made the other agencies mad because they are not on the same Network. The fire department still can be heard on the scanner. Did I get a bad radio?
It made the other agencies mad because they are not on the same Network. The fire department still can be heard on the scanner. Did I get a bad radio?
KE4EST SatelliteGuys Is My Second Home Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Lifetime Supporter Aug 9, 2004 27,069 7,385 EM75xb Aug 16, 2019 #6 danristheman said: Did I get a bad radio? Click to expand... Define bad.
danristheman SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Jan 25, 2011 3,147 1,146 85w Aug 17, 2019 #7 I thought I got a good radio for a beginner.
KE4EST SatelliteGuys Is My Second Home Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Lifetime Supporter Aug 9, 2004 27,069 7,385 EM75xb Aug 17, 2019 #8 danristheman said: I thought I got a good radio for a beginner. Click to expand... Did you get your Amateur license? Yes, it is fine for a beginner ham.
danristheman said: I thought I got a good radio for a beginner. Click to expand... Did you get your Amateur license? Yes, it is fine for a beginner ham.
danristheman SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Jan 25, 2011 3,147 1,146 85w Aug 17, 2019 #9 Working on it I know not to talk on it without a license. Reactions: k.r.
KE4EST SatelliteGuys Is My Second Home Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Lifetime Supporter Aug 9, 2004 27,069 7,385 EM75xb Aug 18, 2019 #10 danristheman said: Working on it Click to expand... Cool, let us know when you get it. It is relatively easy now compared to the way it was 30 years ago when I got mine. Reactions: Corrado, k.r. and danristheman
danristheman said: Working on it Click to expand... Cool, let us know when you get it. It is relatively easy now compared to the way it was 30 years ago when I got mine.