329 - SRU107: Simulcast - How to Stop the Pain

Imagine knowing that your scanner radio has a full signal, but you can't hear anything.
Maybe you're listening to a p25 trunk system,  but you c...

327 - SRU106: Rebanding - How Nextel complicated the scanner hobby

The Nextel Conundrum:
Originally established as a convenient communication solution for small businesses, Nextel swiftly expanded its services t...

335 - Ask Scanner School v70

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334 - Radio Waves and Rescue Missions: How Scanners and Radios Aid in Disaster Recovery

Phil sits down with Justin Kistner, a lifelong radio enthusiast and experienced storm chaser.
Discover Justin's journey from his first analog Be...

326 - Analog and Digital Trunked Systems

Once upon a time, we only had analog trunked radio systems.   These systems all had analog voice talk groups.
These systems included Motorola Ty...

333 - Ask Scanner School v69

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332 - Ask Scanner School v68

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331 - SRU109: FDMA and TDMA for beginners

Digital modes, like P25, NXDN, DMR and others will use FDMA, TDMA, or both allow multiple transmissions to share a single frequency at the same time.<...

330 - SRU108: FM and NFM - Bandwidth is King

Do you program your scanner with FM or FM Narrowband? 🤔
Find out why the right choice matters in our latest Scanner Radio University episode.

328 - Ask Scanner School v67

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325 - SRU104 - LCN vs CC Only Trunked Systems

 
There are two distinct flavors of trunked radio systems that we need to be aware of when programming our scanners.
There are systems tha...

324 - Ask Scanner School v66

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323 - SRU103 - Trunked Radio Basics

Did you know that trunked radio systems are just like an orchestra?
There are several parts in each that work in harmony.  
In our latest...

322 - SRU102 - Conventional Scanning

Conventional is the "OG" when it comes to scanning.
Every scanner radio that has ever been sold can receive conventional (analog) signals.
...

SRU101 - Intro to Scanner Radios

Welcome to the first in a series of classes that we are calling "Scanner Radio University".
Over the next several weeks and months, we will be c...

320 - Ask Scanner School v65

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319 - I'm never selling this radio

Discover the incredible story behind my love for scanner radios.
Join me as I reminisce about my first scanner radio and how it sparked my lifel...

318 - Yaesu FT-60R Review

The Yaesu FT-60R has to be one of the longest radios available for purchase.
First released in 2004, the FT-60R is still for sale, 20 years late...

317 - 13 Frequencies you need in your scanner right now

Whether you are just getting into the scanner radio hobby or you are a seasoned scanner listener, you need to have these 13 types of frequencies in yo...

316 - Recent Updates from Uniden

Uniden has surprised the Scanner Radio world with several recent updates.
In July 2023, Uniden announced they will be releasing two new scanners...

315 - Ask Scanner School v64

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314 - 2023 Year in Review

We've made it through another year.
Here is a quick rundown of what we did in 2023 and what is planned for Scanner School in 2024.
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313 - Very Last Minute Gift Ideas

Are you looking for a last minute Scanner Radio gift this holiday season?
Do you need something for yourself or someone else?
Here is a li...

312 - Understanding the Radio Reference Database

How does the Radio Reference obtain the data that it publishes?
Is it from Federal Licensed Databases or other online frequency repositories?  <...

311 - Ask Scanner School Vol 63

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310 - Riding and Scanning Amtrak's Zephyr with Garrett Farwell

Garrett Farwell returns to the podcast this week to talk about his recent trip from California to Colorado aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr.
Ho...

309 - 2023 Holiday Buyer's Guide

308 - Ham Radio HTs for Scanning w/ David Vine

David Vine returns to the podcast this week to share alternative uses to Ham Radios.


Not only can you use VHF and UHF Ham Radios...

307 - Ask Scanner School Vol 62

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306 - Should You Buy a "Receiver" ?

Scanners and Receivers are more cousins than brothers and sisters.
Both receive frequencies, both can scan frequencies, and both do not transmit...

305 - Building a Bond by Scanning Schools

Are you looking for a creative way to build a radio bond with your child?
Have you tried to scan something they can relate to, such as their own...

304 - Remembering Larry Van Horn

For many, you can't talk about scanning without mentioning Larry Van Horn.
Larry has influenced many in the hobby when it comes to Military Moni...

303 - 3D Print your own repairs or accessories

If you've ever wanted to create or build your own scanner accessories, 3D printing may be an exciting avenue to start exploring.
Matt Neely has...

302 - Ask Scanner School Vol 61

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301 - Icom IC-R15 Announcement

Icom recently displayed their newest receiver at the 2023 Tokyo Hamfest.
This is being called the successor to the IC-R30, but I completely disa...

300 - 300 Episode Review - What's next?

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,...

299 - Planning my new radio room

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 looke...

298 - Ask Scanner School Vol 60

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297 - Becoming "The Guru" with Luke Hartnett

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...

296 - Uniden’s New BCD160DN and BCD260DN

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...