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From: PLAWS@UAFSYSB.UARK.EDU
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Wanted Info on BC200XLT
Date: 11 Dec 1992 12:47:34 -0600
Organization: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

On Thu, 10 Dec 1992 15:05:29 GMT you said:
>I have a BC200XLT and I like it.  I have had it Since Dayton, April '92.
>The price of $209 is probably the lowest in the industry right now.
>(List price is over $500, most sell for $239-$289).

I've had mine since '88.  Love it.  Paid $269.  Why do manufacturers even
bother with Suggested Prices?  I don't think the '200 was *ever* >$300...

>in phone conversations, but a friend has an original 200 which included
>cellular - it works fine for him.

Hmm...What is the date of manufacture?  Mine is OCHH (=15th day, 3rd
month. 88).  It does not have cellular.

>The only minor complaint is the battery life.  The manual indicates 5 hours.

This has only been a problem for me in the last few months (out of 4.5
years...).  I used to get 8-10 hrs, but now only seem to get 6-8.  Lucky?

>Overall, I highly recommend the 200XLT for portable use.  (Beware of static
>discharges, however - they set all channels to "locked out").  I have used
>most of the Bearcat line.

Never had the static problem.  (lucky again?)  I second the recommendation.


Peter Laws,
Associate Editor (Arkansas)
RCMA _Journal_

Peter Laws              |"The '90s are gonna make the '60s|   pcl@engr.uark.edu
n5uwy@ka5bml.ar.usa.noam| look like the '50s"--D. Hopper  |plaws@uafsysb.bitnet
From: gregs@hotcity.COM (Greg Stramback)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: The Uniden MR8100-What the hell is it?
Date: 13 Dec 92 22:37:34 PST
Organization: BBS

In article <drw-101292163351@129.193.144.161>, drw@esl.com (Dave Waters)
writes:
>In article <gregs.28po@hotcity.COM>, gregs@hotcity.COM (Greg Stramback)
>wrote:
>
>> I am dying to know if this radio has a large flat front display.
>
>Yes it does and since the State of California was involved in the specs for
>it, it is likely the one you've seen.
>
>> Actually, I think it's a good idea that the
>> state got these scanners for the CHP, since most don't have enough brains to
>> program a scanner on their own.
>> 
>> greg
>
>What leads you to this? Why should a law enforcement officer have to be
>proficient in radio? Many CHP officers carried their own scanners prior to
>the MR-8100 being available to them. They had the brains to figure them
>out. I take it you have a bone to pick with the CHP?
>
>------------------------
>Dave Waters       WA6AWZ
>drw@esl.com
>73277.311@compuserve.com
>------------------------
well, actually, i have never met a CHP officer with 1) any type of likeable
personality, since they all have had some sort of attitude problem (and i'm not
biased, since i've met plenty a san jose pd officer and sherriff officer that
have very likeable attitudes, and run-ins with plenty CHP officers, about 10 or
so, and only one didn't seem to have an attitude problem. 2) any decent amount
of intellectual ability, aside from the ability to call me "boy" and get upset
at me for calling fire to the scene of an injury vehicle accident, before he
even knew if there were injuries or not (which there were, and no, there have
been several incidents like this one, it wasn't a one time thing).

anyway, i was interested in the MR8100, and would like to know also if 1) the
unit can be programmed via the front panel (if i remember the brochure i saw,
it couldn't)  2) does it have CTCSS capabilities, and 3) is Uniden planning on
a receiver with the ability of tracking trunked radio fleets.  (haha, in my
fantasy world).

greg
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From: laborde@oak.Jpl.Nasa.Gov (Gregory R. LaBorde)
Subject: Re: MaryMac
Organization: Reliability Engineering Section, JPL
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 01:04:37 GMT
Expires: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 08:00:00 GMT

In article <1992Dec17.195116.15484@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com> billn@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com (bill nelson) writes:
>
>According to the invoice I just received, they are not a Radio Shack store.
>Apparently they have managed to become a Radio Shack, amoung others, retailer.
>I expect that RS products are what they sell the most of.
>
>Bill

The invoice I received with my 2006 was a standard Radio Shack invoice.

-Greg

Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: Kirk.Smith@launchpad.unc.edu (Kirk Smith)
Subject: MaryMac
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 02:05:05 GMT

Does anyone know if MaryMac carries the complete Radio Shack line?  Since
they answer their phone "Radio Shack", I'd assume so, but I thought I'd
ask here.  I've referred several friends to them to purchase scanners,
and all have been happy with the prices and shipping speed, and I'm
thinking about buying a few other cheaper items from them to save a few
bucks from my local dealer.

Also, if anyone has comments on the Micronta 22-174 True RMS Multimeter,
please email.  It looks fairly full featured at $89.99 list, and I can't
afford a Fluke or an HP.  I need something a little better than the cheapo
pocket model from RS which frequently goes on sale.

-ks

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From: deglop@donald.EEAP.CWRU.Edu (Jacob DeGlopper)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: The Uniden MR8100-What the hell is it?
Date: 14 Dec 1992 16:54:00 GMT
Organization: EEAP, CWRU, Cleveland
NNTP-Posting-Host: donald.eeap.cwru.edu

In article <gregs.2aj6@hotcity.COM> gregs@hotcity.COM (Greg Stramback) writes:

>anyway, i was interested in the MR8100, and would like to know also if 1) the
>unit can be programmed via the front panel (if i remember the brochure i saw,
>it couldn't)  2) does it have CTCSS capabilities, and 3) is Uniden planning on

Yes, the MR8100 can be programmed from the front panel, just like any other
scanner.  You can't program channels that have been marked "Secure" by the
PC programmer, and you can't program cellular from the front panel.  Other
than that, you can.  It doesn't have CTCSS; it would have been a good
addition.  
-- 
         Jacob DeGlopper, EMT-A, Wheaton (MD) Volunteer Rescue Squad
            -- CWRU Biomedical Engineering - jrd5@po.cwru.edu --
"Well as through this life I've rambled I've seen lots of funny men
 Some will rob you with a six-gun, some with a fountain pen." -- Woody Guthrie
From: jeplyler@uncc.edu (Jonathan E Plyler)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: pro-2026 acc's.
Date: 14 Dec 92 22:11:32 GMT
Reply-To: jeplyler@uncc.edu
Organization: University of NC at Charlotte

Does anyone know how to or has already installed the BC760 CTCSS decoder and
switchable preamp on the 2026. I've opened the case and done the mods already
and I noticed there are places on the main board that look as if the are for the
little interface ports. There has got to be a way to put the accesories in there!
GOT to be. If anyone knows please post the mod here or E-mail it.
From: gnome@strobe.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Gary)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Review of AOR AR1000??? Comments?
Date: 17 Dec 92 03:13:37 GMT
Distribution: na

Any reviews or oppinions about the AOR AR1000XLT?

What are some of the better places to order from??

If there are reviews available via FTP, that would
be fine...

Thanks,
Gary
gnome@atc.olivetti.com

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From: brett@surfpix.princeton.edu (Brett Borowski)
Subject: BC200xlt mod which one?  (answer--sortof)
Originator: news@nimaster
Organization: Princeton University
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 03:01:57 GMT

Well, I just got the service manual for the 200xlt and I see why there
has been some confusion about the mod.  In an unmodified scanner, 
the '!skip' line on the cpu is grounded with the 10k ohm resistor that the
most popular mod says to cut/remove.  

The mod that indicates the addition of a resistor ties the '!skip' line
to +vcc.  

It seems to me that if the cpu requires a high signal for high (as opposed
to a !ground), the add mod would be required.  But it also seems to me that
the original 10k resistor should also be cut to avoid a +vcc-to-10k-to-10k-
to-gnd circuit.  

Basically, I think that the cut mod should be tried first, but if no go,
add a 10k between the skip line and a +vcc.  See the mod files for detailed
instructions...and don't blame me.

BTW, !skip=NOT skip.

And about the light mod...I've sort of figured out what can be done...
You can add a switch that will cause the backlight to light whenever the 
power is on and leave operation unchanged when off.  I will post directions
when I have completed testing the mod and writing up lucid directions.  It
will NOT be easy--it will probably require some soldering on a very tight
pc board.

Has anybody tried increasing the scan/search rate by replace the 400hhz
oscillator?

Brett
-- 
brett@surfpix.princeton.edu		(Finger for more info...)
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 12:08:25 EST
From: me <PJB113@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re:FCC and cordless phones

  Keep in mind that the Motorola cordless phone mentioned uses 'speech
inversion' whichcan easily be descrambled using a number of kits
available from pop. electronics magazines.
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: Kirk.Smith@launchpad.unc.edu (Kirk Smith)
Subject: Uniden MR-8100
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1992 18:08:46 GMT

To whomever posted that they would consider selling their Uniden MR-8100
used, please email me.  A good friend is very interested in it.

Kirk.Smith@lambada.oit.unc.edu

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From: laborde@oak.Jpl.Nasa.Gov (Gregory R. LaBorde)
Subject: PRO-30
Followup-To: laborde@elm.jpl.nasa.gov
Summary: Soliciting info on the PRO-30
Organization: Reliability Engineering Section, JPL
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1992 05:52:50 GMT
Expires: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 08:00:00 GMT

I am thinking about buying Cliff's PRO-30 as a present for my dad. Per his 
post, he wants $80. Can the net please give me some feedback on this scanner?
My dad lives in Morristown, NJ, and I believe the 30 covers the requisite
bands. 

-grl.
-----

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From: rfweber@bcstec.ca.boeing.com (Robert F. Weber)
Subject: Mods for BC855XLT
Organization: Boeing Computer Services
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 20:39:25 GMT

Does anyone know how to modify a BC855XLT to receive cellular freqs?
From: gnome@flash.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Gary)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Review of AOR AR1000??? Comments?
Summary: Ooops!
Date: 17 Dec 92 08:06:14 GMT
Distribution: na

In article <57386@olivea.atc.olivetti.com>, gnome@strobe.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Gary) writes:
> Any reviews or oppinions about the AOR AR1000XLT?

Ooops!  I just grep'ed the a.r.s. directory for AR1000 comments
and got a bunch.

They sound a little contradictory.
I guess if the AR1000 is crappy and cheaply made, then the
AR1500 probably is as well.
(similar to the 1000 except with a BFO)

I guess I should just use another radio for SSB and leave the
scanning the VHF/UHF radios...

The two big drawbacks that I see with the R1/R100s are that
they scan slowly and (at least the R100) have no banks.

> What are some of the better places to order from??
> If there are reviews available via FTP, that would
> be fine...
> 
> Gary
> gnome@atc.olivetti.com

Still, comments welcome!
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From: mcinnis@austin.ibm.com ()
Subject: ICOM R7100
Originator: mcinnis@babe01.austin.ibm.com
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1992 21:44:23 GMT
Reply-To: ...@cs.utexas.edu:ibmaus!auschs!YOURCOMPUTER.austin.ibm.com!YOURLOGIN
Organization: IBM Austin
Keywords: Scanner


Any opinions on an ICOM R7100?
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From: oppedahl@panix.com (Carl Oppedahl)
Subject: Re: HELP! FCC and Cordless Phones.
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 21:40:35 GMT
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix, NYC

In <1992Dec12.024339.4539@wkuvx1.bitnet> morrejk@wkuvx1.bitnet writes:


>  Someone on a local bbs here in Bowling Green, Ky is ragging me that
>listening to cordless conversations with a scanner is illegal, and
>against the FCC.  I was curious to know if anyone out there could shed
>some light in my direction.  I told him he was WRONGO! but he
>persists with his accusations and warns the entire public about
>scanner crazed privacy invaders.  If anyone could email me (since I
>don't get to read news too often) with something along the leagalities
>of this procedure, I would be eternally grateful.  Basically, anything
>having to do with the legal'ness of doing this.  Nothing, please if
>this process is illegal, and I am truly a law breaker when scanners
>and cordless phones are concerned.

I think the person you are hearing from might be thinking of cellular
calls.  Those you are not supposed to listen to.

Now, there is a rule about listening to other things, including 
cordless phone calls.  You are not supposed to divulge the contents
of what you hear to anyone else, nor act on it.  Maybe this is what
your friend is thinking of.

This is not legal advice.


Carl Oppedahl AA2KW  (intellectual property lawyer)
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY  10112-0228
voice 212-408-2578     fax 212-765-2519
From: cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 800MHz Trunked Radio System Signals
Date: 18 Dec 92 18:13:14 EST
Distribution: na
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

rliles@spuds.mlb.semi.harris.com (Ray Liles) writes:
> In our area, all the police, sheriff and fire departments are converting to
> 800MHz trunked systems by GE.
> 
> At the end of the voice transmissions, there is a 4800Hz tone for about 300ms,
> followed by *musical* GE notes with more of the 4800Hz tone.  While I realize
> the musical stuff is there as an annoyance factor for scanners, is the 4800Hz
> tone always present on the end of transmission?
> 
> From what I can hear and detect with a 567 tone decoder, the 4800Hz tone chops
> in and out with the musical tones, unless I'm overdriving the decoder.  If 
> anyone has the exact end of transmission info on the GE systems, I would 
> appreciate it.
> 
> Ray

I know what you mean, Ray.  I ran into the same thing in a neighboring county
here in Ohio.  Although I don't go into the county very often, it set my mind
racing in how to defeat it. ;-)

Yes, I remember the high pitched tone during the *musical* sequence.  Are you
thinking about utilizing something that does the opposite of what a CTCSS
decoder does?  Instead of remaining on the frequency when the tone is present,
do you propose a 'system' that would 'bypass' the frequency instead?


Brad Steinman
University of Toledo Computer Services
cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
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From: randall@bcstec.ca.boeing.com (Michael Randall)
Subject: Re: "The subject is extremely OBS"
Organization: Obfuscated Riders
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 19:40:26 GMT

In Sumner WA I once heard an officer requesting assistance, referring to a
subject who was "... a real Adam Henry". That's obviously not "code", but
phonetics. (And we all know what an A.H. is). I was a little surprised that
they would say that over the air. But then, ... oh never mind.

Some points to remember [about animals]:
(1) Don't go to sleep under big animals, e.g. elephants, rhinoceri,
    hippopotamuses;
(2) Don't put animals with sharp teeth or poisonous fangs down the front
    of your clothes;
(3) Don't pat certain animals, e.g., crocodiles and scorpions or dogs you
    have just kicked.
      -- Mike Harding, "The Armchair Anarchist's Almanac"
-- 
  Michael W. Randall           | Don't put animals with sharp teeth or
  randall@bcstec.ca.boeing.com | poisonous fangs down the front of your
   ...!uunet!bcstec!randall    | clothes.  -- Mike Harding
From: jeplyler@uncc.edu (Jonathan E Plyler)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: MR-8100
Date: 14 Dec 92 22:13:32 GMT
Reply-To: jeplyler@uncc.edu
Organization: University of NC at Charlotte

I've seen the 8100 and like it a lot. I've also thought about getting one. Just 
wondering how it performs. Is it bad on intermod and how is the sensitivity?
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: johnw@bluemoon.use.com (John L. Wilkerson Jr.)
Subject: Re: "Code Words" on police frequencies
Organization: Blue Moon BBS ((614) 868-998[024])
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 92 10:20:50 EST

fields-doug@yale.edu (Doug Fields) writes:

> I've gotten into the habit of listening to the Yale Police frequency
> on my HT, lately... They of course use all sorts of number codes which
> I can't make out. I think I've figured out simple ones like, "33" is
> "What's your location" and things like that.
> 
> My question is, is there any reference (on Usenet, a publically available
> book, etc.) which will explain what's going on for me?
> 
 
     well, each police agency seems to have a different code.  Your 
example: 33= location can (In my area) mean 33=Gun Run, or 33=In service, 
depending on agency.   Best bet is to listen and eventually, over time 
piece it all together.  Of course, someone in your area may see this and 
give you a list.
 

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From: sue@dracut.keps.com (Sue Klimowicz)
Subject: Re: Freq List for...???
Originator: sue@dracut
Organization: Kodak Electronic Printing Systems
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 16:37:12 GMT

Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Freq List for...???
Organization: Kodak Electronic Printing Systems

In article <1992Dec15.214655.2963@news.ysu.edu> aa357@yfn.ysu.edu (Greg Ricker) writes:
writes:
 
> I'm sorry I don't have any access to any FTP sites so I have to post my requests. 
> 
> Does anyone out there have a frequency list for Niagara Falls NY/Canada (Both). I will be visiting there after Christmas with my NEW christmas present (a 200XLT). Also does anyone have a list for the Kansas City Kansas/Missouri area?


NF fire dispatch   155.175, 155.340
NF Med. Center     same as above
NF county of
  NF fire          46.060
  NF local Govn    37.180, 45.160
  NF Police        154.755, 155.250

NF City of
  Fire             460.525, 460.575, 465.525, 465.575
  Local Govn       158.760, 155.820, 453.225, 458.225
  Police           155.250, 155.370, 460.125, 460.375, 465.125, 465.375

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
  Police (Transit  453.275, 453.7375, 453.775
  Police (rail)    453.800
   Above two are in Buffalo

I don't have anything on Canada but since I am moving to Rochester
Canadian Listings would be of great interest to me.

Corrections welcomed.
From: ssar@nmt.edu (Socorro Search and Rescue)
Subject: HB-232 Scanner Computer Interface ?
Organization: New Mexico Tech
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 21:43:44 GMT

     I would be interested in opinions on the HB-232
Scanner/Computer Interface made by Commtronics Engineering for the
Pro-2004/5/6 from anyone who has purchased or tested this unit.
This unit was advertised in the October issue of MT, pages 9 and
92. Some of the questions I have include the following:
     1. How well does the autologger work?
     2. What is meant by an anti-birdie device?
     3. How robust is the software? (does it have any/many bugs,
     copy protection)
                         Thanks to any who respond.
Please E-mail to the following address: 
rferraro@zia.aoc.nrao.edu
Ray Ferraro
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: ray@cs.rochester.edu (Ray Frank)
Subject: Is the ICOMR1 a good receiver
Organization: University of Rochester
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 15:55:35 GMT

A friend of mine wants to sell me an ICOM R1 general coverage handheld 
scanner for 300 dollars.  It covers from 100khz to 1.3ghz with no
interuptions whatsoever.  It is as small as the new pro-43.  It has so
many features that I simply cannot list them here.  A draw back is that
it only has 100 channels but that isn't too bad.
My concern is that because of it huge frequency coverage that it may lack
in the sensitivity and selectivity department.
Does anyone know anything about this scanner and how it performs and compares
to some of the other current handheld scanners on the scene today.

many thanks

ray
From: gregs@hotcity.COM (Greg Stramback)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Amateur Radio Mod's
Date: 13 Dec 92 22:50:59 PST
Organization: BBS

In article <Bz45qF.2CG@bcstec.ca.boeing.com>, randall@bcstec.ca.boeing.com
(Michael Randall) writes:
>Does anyone have the wide band xmit mod for the Kenwood TM-221A xcvr?
>I can't locate anyone around here who knows it.
>
>-- 
>  Michael W. Randall           | What does a snail say when it rides on the
>  randall@bcstec.ca.boeing.com | back of a turtle? "Wheeee!"
>   ...!uunet!bcstec!randall    | --Taken from someone on The Comedy Channel
Send me your name and address and i will mail you the mods for the radio.  i
have them along with many others.

greg
From: james.cromarty@nitelog.com (James Cromarty) 
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: HOCKEY FREQ'S???
Date: 10 Dec 92 13:40:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Nitelog BBS - Monterey, CA - 408-655-1096
Reply-To: james.cromarty@nitelog.com (James Cromarty) 

Does anyone have any freqs that the hockey teams use when a spotter
is communicating with the bench?
---
 . MegaMail 2.10 #0:"Its a great day for hockey." Badger Bob Johnson
From: af319@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Charles W. Buechele)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: VHF Hi Skip
Date: 16 Dec 1992 04:42:16 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: slc4.ins.cwru.edu


My vintage 1990 police call foor PA shows:
  Bradford City FD  on 33.98 KQS537
  Bradford County   on 33.86 KGE587
                       33.88 KGE587
  Bradford Township on 33.88 KJC945
                       33.98 KGE484 or KJC945 or KNFL654
  Derrick City FD   on 33.88 KNHT506
                       33.98 KNHT506

It does not show any High Band listings, but my PA map shows that
these two communities are adjoining.

Good Luck!
Chuck.
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From: belaire@bcarh901.bnr.ca (Ron Belaire)
Subject: Re: PRO-37 MOD's
Organization: Bell-Northern Research, Ottawa, Canada
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 92 14:46:14 GMT

Please post the pro-37 mods in this group.  I would like
to see them too.

Thanks
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