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

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026 - Amateur Radio Field Day Jun 19, 2018

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Field Day - Amateur Radio's Open House!

If you've never been on the air or if you are interested in checking out what Amateur Radio is all about (and if you live in the US), check out Field Day.

Field Day is a contest. The more contacts you make, the more points you get... and it is by far the most popular and publicized event featuring Ham Radio.

But besides being a contest, Field Day is where Amateur Radio operators practice their skills. They operate using emergency power, on temporary antennas, in sometimes uncomfortable conditions.

Field Day is a day to practice getting on the air, making contacts, enjoying a good BBQ, and seeing some old friends that maybe only come out of the woodwork once a year.

All session notes can be found on our website at www.scannerschool.com/session26

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025 - First Look at the New Uniden SDS100 Jun 12, 2018

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Its finally here - the new Uniden SDS100 Scanner.

This scanner is new from the inside out, top to bottom.

I'll let you know all about this new scanner and my first thoughts after using this radio for only a day.

You can keep up to date with my review by visiting www.sds100review.com

If you are looking to purchase this scanner, would you mind using our affiliate link? We would earn a small fee for the sale and this helps support the Scanner School podcast. The best part is, it doesn't cost you anything extra. You can find out more by clicking here.

All session notes can be found on our website at www.scannerschool.com/session25

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024 - ADS-B Receiving and Flight Tracking with Eric Carlson Jun 05, 2018

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Eric Carlson from FlightAware.com joins us on the podcast to talk about ADS-B monitoring using a PiAware setup.

ADS-B (Automatic dependent surveillance — broadcast) is the protocol used by airplanes to give their position beacons. This includes there altitude, location, heading, and Squawk Code.

Eric and I discuss the benefits of owning your own ADS-B receiving setup, the steps required to build your own ground station, and the perks of sending your data to FlightAware.com

All session notes can be found on our website at www.scannerschool.com/session24

A tutorial on ADS-B setup, monitoring, and a shopping list can be found at www.scannerschool.com/adsb

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023 - Aviation Scanning with Dave Pascoe KM3T May 29, 2018

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Dave Pascoe, KM3T, from LiveATC.net joins us on the podcast.

We talk about the basics of aviation monitoring, what equipment is required, and how to understand the terms and common phrases used during aviation communications.

Dave also discusses the conversation workflow that a pilot goes through before taking off, while flying, and while landing.

All session notes can be found on our website at www.scannerschool.com/session23

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022 - Scanning Air Shows May 22, 2018

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One of my favorite scanning activities is to scan the local Air Show. The Air Show at Jones Beach is every Memorial Day weekend and it brings a lot of Military and Civilian Performers.

In this podcast, I'm going to let you know what you need to maximize your scanning during an air show.

We have a lot of links in this podcast, and all of them can be found in the show notes at www.scannerschool.com/session22

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021 - Scanning and Fire Buff Photography with Jim Peruta May 15, 2018

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Today we are joined by Jim Peruta, a 45 year veteran of the Fire Buff Photography scene. Jim runs his own website at res23cue.net and is a member of the Connecticut Fire Photographer's Association.

Jim and I discuss what it takes to be a fire buff photographer and what someone should do or should not do if they are looking to buff a fire scene.

We have a lot of links in this podcast, and all of them can befound in the show notes at www.scannerschool.com/session21

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020 - Fire Paging and Uniden's Fire Tone Out Mode May 08, 2018

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Fire Tone Out (FTO) is a feature included with higher end Uniden Scanners.

Before breaking down FTO and how it works, we take a look at basic two tone alerting by Plectron, GE, and Motorola.

We also discuss 5/6 tone and ZVEI tones used outside of the US.

Show notes can be found at www.scannerschool.com

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019 - Weather Alert Radios and Weather Alert Monitoring May 01, 2018

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Severe Weather Monitoring goes beyond just scanning.

I believe that every home and business should have a weather alert radio in a location that is centralized. A weather alert radio can be a life saving device and should be given the same importance as smoke detectors, CO alarms, Explosive Gas meters, and fire extinguishers.

In this session, we discuss how to use your scanner as a weather alert radio, how to monitor weather activity from SKYWARN via Amateur Radio, GMRS, and FRS.

I also recommend a few dedicated Weather Alert radios that you can purchase for less than $50 (USD).

Step by Step instructions for purchasing and setting up a weather alert radio can be found in the show notes at www.scannerschool.com/session19 or at www.scannerschool.com/wxalert

018 - Tips and Tricks when dealing with Simulcast Issues Apr 24, 2018

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Simulcast - when it comes to digital systems, it can be your worst nightmare.

In this session of Scanner School, we have a few tips on dealing with simulcast and a few suggestions to eliminating the problems it causes.

You can grab the show notes for today's podcast at www.scannerschool.com/session18

New this week, you can also help support the Scanner School podcast by visiting www.scannerschool.com/support We have several ways to help fund the podcast, including a way that comes at no cost to you!

Don't forget to catch us this Saturday for our FB Live Q&A Session. See our schedule at www.scannerschool.com/events

Phil / w2lie

017 - The Benefits of Joining a Local Scanner Radio Community with Marshall Sherard Apr 17, 2018

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Today we welcome Marshall Sherard, KE4ZNR, from the Tarheel Scanner/Shortwave Listener's Group, based out of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Marshall and I discuss the benefits of joining a local Scanner Radio Group, how to locate an existing group, and how to start your own group if there aren't any established in your area.

In addition, Marshall and I discuss what his background is and how he became interested in the scanner radio hobby.

You can grab the show notes for today's podcast at www.scannerschool.com/session17

Don't forget to catch us this Saturday for our FB Live Q&A Session. See our schedule at www.scannerschool.com/events

Phil / w2lie

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