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From: aa357@yfn.ysu.edu (Greg Ricker)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: UHF Iterant Freq's??
Date: 11 Sep 92 20:52:08 GMT
Reply-To: aa357@yfn.ysu.edu (Greg Ricker)
Organization: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH


In a previous article, cet1@cec2.wustl.edu (Chuck Turco) says:

>I have seen UHF radios advertised as "Red Dot" frequency,
>"Blue Dot" frequency, etc... and was wondering which
>frequencies these low-power two-ways operate on?
>
>Thanks,
>Chuck
>
>-- 
>---
>Chuck Turco
>Washington University in St. Louis, School of Engineering
>cet1@cec1.wustl.edu
>

I have found many Itinerant Frequencies to answer your question. They are as
followed:

Misc               :35.040, 43.040, 151.490, 151.505, 158.400, 170.225,
                    171.125, 171.835, 451.800, 456.800, 457.525, 457.550, 
                    457.575, 457.600, 467.750, 467.775, 467.800, 467.825,
                    469.500, 469.550{_

Black Dot          :462.625
Blue Dot           :154.570
Blue Star          :467.925
Brown Dot          :464.500
Gold Star          :467.875
Green Dot          :154.600
Orange Dot         :462.675
Red Dot            :151.625
Red Star           :467.900
Silver Star        :467.850
White Dot          :462.575
Yellow Dot         :464.550

I, howerver, have no idea what they are used for but I have them. So if 
someone can let me know how these are used Please let me know.
Also if I am missing some please let me know what I am missing.


**Anybody have any freq lists for the Chicago area (Fire/EMS)**
 
-- 
Greg Ricker  xx130@yfn.ysu.edu or aa357@yfn.ysu.edu (YFN Scanner Sig Sysop)
             am396@clevelan.freenet.edu  Cleveland Free-Net
             gricker@heartland.bradley.edu  Heartland Free-Net
             usr6032a@tso.uc.edu  Tri-State Online
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From: crisp@netcom.com (Richard Crisp)
Subject: Re: Washington DC mil etc freq's wanted
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 92 07:15:32 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Distribution: na

In article <+znncqk.crisp@netcom.com> crisp@netcom.com (Richard Crisp) writes:
>I plan on visiting the Washington DC area in the near future and would like
>to take along a scanner or two to eavesdrop on the action around there.
>I'll be near National Airport and would be especially interested in military
>and government monitoring. Can anyone suggest some interesting frequencies
>etc to listen to when I am there?
>

I have plenty of frequencies now. Thanks to those that responded.
rdc

-- 
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(415) 903-3832 wk  "Time for a clean sweep of Congress"   (408) 253 4541 fax

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the populace should be afraid of.
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From: kevin.jessup <kevin.jessup@mixcom.mixcom.com>
Subject: Uniden 70xlt for sale!
Organization: Milwaukee Internet Xchange BBS, Milwaukee, WI U.S.A.
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 21:28:09 GMT


For sale: Uniden BC70xlt Scanner

Features:

        - 10 Band coverage
           -- 29   to  29.7 MHz  10-meter amateur radio
           -- 29.7 to  50   MHz  Low band
           -- 50   to  54   MHz  6-meter band
           -- 137  to  144  MHz  Military
           -- 144  to  148  MHz  2-meter band
           -- 148  to  174  MHz  High band
           -- 406  to  420  MHz  Federal govt
           -- 420  to  450  MHz  70 cm amateur band
           -- 450  to  470  MHz  UHF band
           -- 470  to  512  MHz  UHF-T band

        - Illuminated LCD display
        - 20 scan channels with lockout and delay
        - 1 search bank
        - Step-search
        - Priority channel
        - Volume and squelch controls
        - Flexible rubber antenna (BNC connector)
        - Pocket sized
        - NiCad batteries with AC adaptor/charger
        - Leather ;-) protective case
        - Ear-phone

I got it as a gift 4 months ago.  Now I want to upgrade.
In MINT condition with original box and manual.

The low-low mail-order price is around $149.00

I'll let it go for $100, including shipping costs.

Send Email if interested.

-- 
Kevin Jessup, kevin.jessup@mixcom.mixcom.com

        "Friends don't let friends run DOS."
                          -- Microware
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From: dleon@seas.smu.edu (David Leon)
Subject: Scanner Hacker's Bible for sale $25
Organization: School of Engineering and Applied Science
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1992 17:06:46 GMT

Scanner Hacker's Bible for sale.  This book contains several mods for     
dofferent kinds of scanners. Also includes lots of scanning tips and hints.
Asking $25.  Leave email to dleon@seas.smu.edu if you are interested.
.
From: robd@shotgun.wv.tek.com
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-43 charging problem
Date: 8 Sep 92 21:20:28 GMT
Reply-To: robd@orca.wv.tek.com
Organization: Network Displays Reliability Engineering


Another possibility...if the batts measure 1.25 when fully charged, and still
don't output current for the rated amp-hours, they may have developed a 
"memory". This occurs when a rechargable, particularly Ni-Cads, are not fully
discharged prior to the next charge cycle. They tend to only discharge to the
previous discharge point before going "dead". One good way to tell if this is
occurring is to leave the "dead" batts alone for 24 hours and then use them 
again...if there is any appreciable charge left at that time...it came from
somewhere...as in it was there all the time. This is NOT to say that some minor
recovery of a batt is not normal, but your equip. should not operate for more
than a few seconds before the low batt cut-off/warning kicks in. The solution
to this is simple....it is called "conditioning the batt"...simply discharge
them completely then do a full charge cycle. This is acomplished by taking
the cells out of the equip and using a 10k-1Meg resistor across them...best 
left overnight. They will be REAL dead then and will take up to twice as long
to recharge as "normal". This is due to the charge accumulation rate being
non-linear in rechargeable batts.

A second possibility is the development of "whiskers" in the batts. A whisker
is basically a chemical "short"(actually, a chemical/mineral whisker of 
material formed between the two terminals, usually at one end or the other
and only between one layer of material) that can be "blown" out. I LOVE 
collecting Ni-Cads from neighborhood kids and reconditioning them..then using
them for a couple more years....but I digress....to blow a "whisker" out
discharge the battery most of way and apply a "zap" of voltage of apprx 2X
the rated voltage of the batt...for a AA Ni-Cad, charge an appropriately
sized cap(say, 12V, 220uF-1000uF) to 2.5 volts with a variable DCPS(we all have
one don't we?) and apply said charge to the CORRECT poles of the batt. This 
will blow out the whisker much like a fuse blows..and viola', you have removed
the offending high resistance short from your battery....good as new!

With these two procedures for "fixing" rechargables, most problems can be
fixed and several more years life added to them. Most "shorts" are actually
an accumulation of mineral salts forming "whiskers". Many can be removed.
Best of luck....

          +====================================================+
          | Robert Dixon, Reliability Engineering Proj. Leader |
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From: mikebo@i88.isc.com (Michael Borowiec)
Subject: Re: PRO-2004 Dying?
Organization: INTERACTIVE Systems Corporation, Naperville, IL
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 23:15:54 GMT

In article <1992Sep9.183947.3291@tamsun.tamu.edu> osborne@cs.tamu.edu (Aaron Osborne) writes:
>I've been having problems with my PRO-2004 scanner and was wondering
>if anyone else has had similar experiences.  My scanner has had
>diodes cut for both the freq. mod and the scan rate increase.
>
>What's been happening is that in the middle of a SEARCH the freq.
>display suddenly locks and goes to ------.  After pressing PROG a
>couple of times it returns to normal functionality. I've also had
>a few instances of LOCK-OUT frequencies showing up in the scan
>sequence.  I know there is a RESET button on the back but I'm a
>little wary of hitting it not knowing the consequences. (I would
>hope it doesn't reset the programming)
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Aaron 
>osborne@cs.tamu.edu

Well, I've got a PRO-2004 with the diode cut for the 800Mhz freq.
mod, but I've never heard of a scan rate increase mod. What is
this about? Can you send me the mod and where you heard about it?

I've not seen the problem you describe. Hope it isn't related to
the scan rate mod you've done. (-8  Yes, the reset button will
blow away everything in memory (frequencies, scan ranges, modes, etc).
- Mike

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From: palmer@med.wcc.govt.nz (John M Palmer)
Subject: Re: Aust Distrib of "scanner modification h/book"..Who?
Reply-To: palmer@med.wcc.govt.nz
Organization: Wellington City Council, Wgtn, NZ
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1992 10:20:18 GMT

In article <14348@goanna.cs.rmit.oz.au>, s902211@yallara.cs.rmit.OZ.AU (Zoran Kalenic) writes:
>
>Does anyone know where in Australia I can get the book:
>
>"Scanner Modification Handbook".
>I really don't want to send money overseas for it, so if anyone
>knows of a distributor in Australia could they please let me know.
>
>Thanks in advance ... Danny
> 

I'd be interested also

John


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From: mam28@cas.org ()
Subject: Re: Here are the PRO-34 MODS
Organization: Chemical Abstracts Service, Columbus, Ohio
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 13:46:37 GMT

In article <horak.716131250@convex.convex.com> horak@convex.com (David Horak) writes:
>
>I've had numerous requests for Pro34 mods, so here's my version.
>
>Note: In the Pro37, the cell mod is essentially the same, but the part
>you need to clip is D13.
>
>value. One, for instance, adds the 66-88 Mhz band but it also removes
>the 30-54 Mhz band at the same time.  In addition, many units won't
>even pick up anything in the 66-88 band without major realignment. I

How about a way to add the 174-380Mhz?  Any possibilities?
-- 
mam28@cas.bitnet
All opinions expressed are my own.
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From: whs70@dancer.uucp (22501-sohl)
Subject: Re: scanner legality
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 92 01:51:37 GMT

In article <christopher.j.hanifin.1-060992160014@ccmb210mac03.ccmb.lab.nd.edu.> christopher.j.hanifin.1@pop.nd.edu (christopher.j.hanifin.1@pop.nd.edu) writes:
>i am a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician in new
>jersey. i have been operating a scanner in my car for about two years now,
>but it has recently been brought to my attention that i may need a permit
>for it. is this true?

First, the quick answer....no one in New Jersey needs a permit to
have a scanner in their automobile.

Now, the recent history of NJ scanner situation:

Prior to a new law that was passed in January, private
citizens DID need a permit from their local police chief
to have a scanner in an automobile that was capable of receiving
police, fire and government frequencies.  You, as a volunteer
firefighter along with police, municipal officials and municipal
government employees, however were exempt from that requirement.

The new law that was enacted in January 1992 totally revoked
the old law and replaced it with a new law that makes it a
crime to "misuse" anything heard on police/fire/ or gov't
frequencies.  The new law does not make it illegal for anyone to
have a scanner and listen to it in an automobile which is what
the old law did.

Out of curiosity, I would like to know who (not by name) told
you you need a permit.  Was it someone in your local
volunteer fire department, a police officer...etc.?  

Standard Disclaimer- Any opinions, etc. are mine and NOT my employer's.
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From: john@anasazi.com (John R. Moore)
Subject: Re: The Real Cellular Phone Frequencies?
Reply-To: john@anasazi.com
Organization: Anasazi Inc, Phoenix AZ USA
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 14:48:03 GMT

Keywords: 

In article <eesnyder.715993304@beagle> eesnyder@boulder.Colorado.EDU (Eric E. Snyder) writes:
]I am new at this scanner business (just bought a Pro-37 on sale at RS)
]and am a little confused about cellular phone frequencies.  Searching
]frequencies on the 851.1125 - 868.9375 MHz band, I hear conversations
]that sound for all the world like phone conversations, including the 
]sound of numbers being keyed in and phones ringing.  

These are cell phone calls coming in on an image. Your scanner is
hearing signals 21.4 MHz higher in frequency than what it is tuned
to.


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From: ashabana@agsm.ucla.edu (Ahmed Shabana)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: 200 XLT power question
Date: 12 Sep 92 00:04:53 GMT
Organization: UCLA, Anderson Graduate School Of Management

My new Bearcat started behaving in a strange manner lately. It
won't power up on its own battery even after being recharged
overnight. I can only power up using the adapter/charger. The low batt
warning comes up a short while after I remove the charger jack.I know that the
battery can develop a "memory" and that a complete discharge followed by a
complete recharge can solve the problem but in this case this solution
is not working. The scanner is only 2 months old and was used for a few
hours a week. Is it time for me to replace the battery? Is there a
"safe" way to completly discharge the battery? 

Any input or similar experiences will be greatly appreciated


Thanks

Ahmed
 


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_____________________________________________________________________
Ahmed A. Shabana	         |" Unless otherwise indicated
Anderson Graduate School of Mgmt.| products do not include anchovies"  
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From: TonyM
Subject: Re: 200xlt mods wanted
Organization: None
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 11:57:21 GMT

In article <1992Sep11.065707.15379@techbook.com> marcusk@techbook.com (Marcus
Kusch) writes:
>Does anybody know the modifications to increase the speed and the increase
>in battery life of the Bearcat 200XLT?
>
>I heard about the mod and unable to find anywhere else.
>
>
>-- 
>marcusk@techbook.com ........................................... Marcus Kusch
>
And the mods for cellular?  This is probably of interest to a lot of
people, so could someone please post these?  I don't have ftp or mail
access right now, unfortunately (tsk, tsk).

T'anks,
Tony


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From: rcarter@nyx.cs.du.edu (Ron Carter)
Subject: AOR AR1000XLT info (and dealer rep info wanted...)
X-Disclaimer: Nyx is a public access Unix system run by the University
	of Denver for the Denver community.  The University has neither
	control over nor responsibility for the opinions of users.
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix at U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 92 07:28:07 GMT


Well, since my post about wanting info on AOR ie the company's
number and the AR1000XLT ie which dealer to buy from, resulted
in zero responses (I -did- have e-mail that this was a subject
of interest) I dug through some magazines for the following:

Elec. Equip Bank        399.95+s/h  800.368.3270
Lentini Comm.           ???         800.666.0908 mc vs dc
Galaxy Elec.            395 ppd     216.376.2402
Turbo Elec.             399 ppd     800.33-TURBO mc vs
Mil Spec Comm.          399 ppd     401.783.7106
Ace (Apparently mfr)    429 ppd     800.445.7717 mc vs

Now, the question is, has anyone had -any- experience with any
of these companies, and could you post them if you have?

Saving $30 going discount is cool, but not if I lose service.

--
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  Director | Colorado | "A ... mind stretched by a new idea can never
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From: osborne@cs.tamu.edu (Aaron Osborne)
Subject: PRO-2004 Dying?
Summary: Strange search behavior
Organization: Computer Science Department, Texas A&M University
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 18:39:47 GMT

Hi all,

I've been having problems with my PRO-2004 scanner and was wondering
if anyone else has had similar experiences.  My scanner has had
diodes cut for both the freq. mod and the scan rate increase.

What's been happening is that in the middle of a SEARCH the freq.
display suddenly locks and goes to ------.  After pressing PROG a
couple of times it returns to normal functionality. I've also had
a few instances of LOCK-OUT frequencies showing up in the scan
sequence.  I know there is a RESET button on the back but I'm a
little wary of hitting it not knowing the consequences. (I would
hope it doesn't reset the programming)

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had similar problems.
I've had my scanner since mid '88 and hope to keep it a little bit
longer (until they come out with built in spectrum analyzers :-) )

Thanks in advance,
Aaron 
osborne@cs.tamu.edu
From: cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Mobile extenders
Date: 14 Sep 92 17:09:20 EST
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

pas@jupitercmc.ca (Peter Stokes) writes:

> In our corner of the world (Kingston Ontario Canada), the repeaters
> (or extenders as you call them) are usually shut off and only turned
> on when required.   On occasion, during an event that requires 
> several police cars, some confusion arises that must be cleared
> up as to who has their repeater on.   As you can imagine, if more
> than one car has the repeater on, then more than one car will 
> broadcast on the main channel when a portable is keyed.   The 
> main channel frequencies are near 140 MHz and the handhelds around
> 411 Mhz.   Hope this helps.   Peter.
 
Ohio State Highway Patrol uses 465.525, 465.5375, and 465.550.

Curiously enough, I heard OSHP's airplane during a speed trap on the
freqs above.  It was easy to tell that it was the airplane transmitting
(operator's voice).  But the most interesting part was that he was transmitting
on these same freqs using Amplitude Modulation (AM)!  Having a PRO-43, I was
able to turn the default FM off and listen in AM instead.  Hmmm, AM on UHF?

(Only the airplane was heard, because of the speed trap's distance from me.) 

I have only heard this once, as FM is their norm.   Is AM legal on these 
freqs?  And/or was he trying to be 'sneaky' by using AM, as listening via FM 
was useless?  Or was it an accident?   Suggestions.... Anyone?


Brad Steinman
University of Toledo Computer Services
cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
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From: kevin.jessup <kevin.jessup@mixcom.mixcom.com>
Subject: 100xlt mods?
Organization: Milwaukee Internet Xchange BBS, Milwaukee, WI U.S.A.
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1992 15:02:24 GMT

Are there any mods for a Uniden 100xlt?
Please send email if you know of any.  Thanks.

-- 
Kevin Jessup, kevin.jessup@mixcom.mixcom.com

        "Friends don't let friends run DOS."
                          -- Microware
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From: parnass@cbnewse.cb.att.com (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Subject: Re: PRO-43 charging problem
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Naperville, IL
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1992 18:18:26 GMT
Summary: Plug/jack mismatch?  Dead AA cell?  other possible causes



1) If you leave the PRO-43 ON while charging, it will take
	more than 16 hours to recharge the batteries, as the
	manual warns.

2) You might have a dead AA cell.  After charging, wait an hour
	then check the voltage on each cell. It should be at least
	1.25 volts DC.  New, dead, Radio Shack AA NiCds are not
	uncommon.

I use the RS charger specified (20-188) for the PRO-43 and a set of
old 550 mAH Sanyo NiCds without trouble so far.


              Another Possibility - Plug/Jack Misfit

There are just too many sizes of "charging jack" and they
don't seem to be built to the same tolerances.  If the barrel
of the plug on your AC/DC wall wart supply/charger is too small or
the center receptable is too large, it won't make contact and
you won't charge the batteries.

That's just what happened to a batch of 6 VDC 20-189A chargers
Radio Shack sold in 1983 for the 4 channel PRO-24 scanner.
The barrel was just a tad too small.   I had to swap it in for
a 273-1454 charger instead.   (See my review in Technical Topics
column of the RCMA Journal, Feb. 1984).
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