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From: 6500hage@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (William F. Hagen)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Discone or dipole antenna for scanner?
Keywords: scanner antenna discone dipole
Date: 17 Aug 92 06:46:25 GMT
Followup-To: alt.radio.scanner


I use a 100 foot random wire antenna with my 2006 scanner and it works just fine.

Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: johnw@bluemoon.rn.com (John L. Wilkerson Jr.)
Subject: Re: The old Pro-38
Organization: Blue Moon BBS ((614) 868-998[024])
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 08:59:24 EDT

willic6@barh1a.its.rpi.edu (Charles Williams) writes:

> Can the Pro-38, a scanner which does not have 800MHz range, be modified to pi
> up this frequency? Fairly inexpensively?
> 
> Thanks.
> 

 
Actual internal modifications?   NO WAY..... that would require 
extensive additional circuits.... 
 
BUT:   There are adaptors made to connect to antennas, which will allow 
you to receive 800 Mhz by tuning your scanner to the 400+ Mhz area.  
Popular Communications magazine advertises such devices.
 

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Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: stein@oxygen.aps1.anl.gov
Subject: Pro 2021?
Organization: Argonne National Laboratory - Advanced Photon Source
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 13:08:27 GMT

I've got the chance to buy a Radio Shack Pro 2021 scanner, but I'm pretty new
to this hobby, so I was wondering if some of you netters can offer a little
advice? I've searched the ftp sites, and can't seem to find any info on the
2021, do any of you have experience with it?

It's a base/mobile unit with keypad, memory, etc. I locks out 800Mhz, which I
was hoping to find a mod for - buy have been unsucessful.

Is this a good scanner?

<Josh>

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From: rsch2875@cl2.cl.uh.edu (RUSSELL)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Republican National Conv
Date: 16 Aug 92 20:55:00 GMT
Reply-To: RSCH2875@cl.uh.edu
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Houston - Clear Lake
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.4-b1

One of the news groups has a continuously open mic on 450.4625.  They
are broadcasting everything they say to a 50 mile radius of Houston.
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: rats@cbnewsc.cb.att.com (RS PRO-2006)
Subject: Re: Need handheld scanner with guts
Organization: AT&T
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 17:35:25 GMT


|Why aren't the Yupiteru's never mentioned in this group?
|Are they not available in the US?
 
Not that I'm aware of...

|Over here (in the Netherlands) they are generally considered to be the very
|best handhelds (MVT 7000, to be more specific).

I believe many moons ago Monitoring Times did test a Yupiteru (Jupiter?)
scanner that someone brought back from Japan; they liked the scanner...
Xref: sparky alt.radio.scanner:1590 rec.radio.shortwave:6303
From: armille@afterlife.ncsc.mil (A. Ray Miller)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: location of antennas
Keywords: attic antenna
Date: 16 Aug 92 04:41:33 GMT
Organization: The Great Beyond

I intend to install two external antennas.  In the short term, something
for my scanner (dipole or discone) and in the long term a longwave dipole
for my shortwave.

Outside installation is technically possible, but the physical implementation
would be difficult.  I am instead considering mounting these antennas in my
attic.  I have an aluminum siding house with asphalt shingles.

Obviously I would lose some slight performance due to the lower height.  But
has anyone else tried this configuration?  Are there any problems with this?
For example, would the siding or shingles affect reception?  Would the
antennas be susceptible to electrical interference from house wiring and
applicances or is the distance sufficient to be negligible?

One *advantage* I can see is that the antennas would not be exposed to
lightning strikes inside the attic.

Any experience or analysis anyone has would be helpful.  Thanks!
-- 

A. Ray Miller
arm@super.org | armille@afterlife.ncsc.mil
From: ross@novax.llnl.gov
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-43 beep mod?
Date: 19 Aug 92 17:14:24 GMT

NOTE: My PRO-43 keypad beep delete mod also eliminates the low battery beep. Be
advised. Gary Ross   >usual disclaimer<
From: jeeper@zen.cac.stratus.com (Bill The Cat)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: 200 chnl scanner forsale/trade
Date: 20 Aug 92 14:08:15 GMT
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc.

Sorry but I sent the wrong e-mail address


I have a 1 year old radio shack scanner for sale with a mobile antenna
It is a base unit that can be used in a car, I have all the wiring for it. I use
to have it in my fulsize truck but since I down graded to an s10 I dont
have the room. Fully programable and can handle the new frequences. 
 It cost $300 new just for the scanner. I will sell it/antenna  for
$250+ shipping or bo or trade it for an hand held in that price range. This unit
was only used for a short time and is now collecting dust. I really
need a hand held unit. Very well maintianed. 


STARDUSTER CB antenna and cabling (house mount) new in the box $80 or bro
trade????
E-mail me if you are interested.

Joe

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From: cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: The NEW RS PRO-39 handheld
Date: 19 Aug 92 22:49:21 GMT
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

Just got the *NEW* RS catalog.

Yes, they do have a new scanner (besides the PRO-43)!

The PRO-39 is appears to be a scaled down version of the PRO-43.

Differences include: (from the catalog only!)

No 220 - 379.9 coverage (220Mhz Ham, Military Air)
No AM/FM switchable mode (Not really needed w/out Military Air band)
Only goes up to 960Mhz (instead of 999.9875 as w/ the PRO-43 - Useful?)
The 'function' buttons (L/O,Scan,Manual,etc) are circular (these buttons are
     slanted on the PRO-43)
No EEPROM memory! (1 hour claimed memory retension w/out power)

These are the only apparent differences, and remember this is only the
CATALOG's picture&info. The casing is identical, except no AM/FM button and the
button's shape (as noted above). Yes, it has Hyperscan.

Freq ranges: 30-54, 118-174, 380-512, 806-823, 851-868, 896-999.

I'm willing to bet the celluar mod is the same as the PRO-43's.

BTW: Has anybody had any problems with the PRO-43 and rechargeable batteries?


Brad Steinman
University of Toledo Computer Services
cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
From: cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Handheld Scanner Inquiry
Date: 12 Aug 92 12:38:25 EST
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

rats@cbnewsc.cb.att.com writes:

> Unless you live well out in the boondocks away from strong signal
> generators, avoid the ICOM R1 like the plague. It is extremely
> susceptible to intermods.

> Speaking of the PRO-43, what are owners evaluation of it's intermod
> immunity in metropolitan areas; are the omnipresent Pagers From Hell
> overwhelming the front end?

Having the PRO-43 for about 3 weeks(?), I am experiencing some interference
from Paging systems at 460Mhz, the range that the majority of the local PD's
use.  I haven't had ANY problems with reception in the 800Mhz band or anywhere
else.

Any explanations or similiar experiences?


Brad Steinman
University of Toledo Computer Services
cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: antenna@well.sf.ca.us (Robert Horvitz)
Subject: Re: Listening to cordless phone conversations
Organization: Internews
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1992 12:08:29 GMT

In article <1992Aug18.223544.19747@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com> billn@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com (bill nelson) writes:
>crisp@netcom.com (Richard Crisp) writes:
>: 
>: Actually the State of California made it illegal to monitor cordless`
>: (non-cellular) phone conversations effective 1Jan 1991. This was in 
>: response to the disclosure of the IRS manual that suggested that
>: field agents use cordless phone monitoring as a tool for building
>: tax cases.
>
>This may, or may not be overturned - if it is ever appealed. The feds
>have claimed jurisdiction over the air waves. They do not allow the 
>states to create their own legislation.
>
>Bill
>
>I agree that the law is stupid and unenforceable - but then, California
>is passing many laws these days that are utterly stupid.
>
>B.



In fact, that is not the case with RECEPTION of radio.  The Senate
report accompanying the ECPA actually had language DIRECTING the
states to amend their laws to add penalties for unauthorized
"interceptions" which were at least as strict as the ECPA.  Back then,
when I was reporting regularly to the net on the ECPA's progress into
law, I mentioned that this directive was the real timebomb affecting
hobbyists.  The FBI isn't going to go after recreational monitors, but
zealous local policemen and city councils dealing with eavesdropping
scandals sure will.
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Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: ad207@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Brett Kollar)
Subject: Re: Listening to cordless phone conversations
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 00:43:47 GMT


The only State that I know of which passed such a law has been 
Calif.  But then they are always passing wacky laws.  Cordless 
phones and baby monitor tape recordings HAVE been used in courts
for prosecution.  IF they were illegal, they could not be admitted
as evidence.  BTW: It has been ruled in Ohio that Cellular monitoring
is NOT covered by the ECPA because the state does not have a law to
enforce it...Now, back to my cellular monitoring...

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Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: billn@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com (bill nelson)
Subject: Re: Listening to cordless phone conversations
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Company, Corvallis, Oregon USA
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 17:15:32 GMT

jbs@rti.rti.org writes:
: Someone claimed that it was illegal to listen to phone conversations
: transmitted by radio, either cellular or otherwise. I replied that it was
: legal to listen to portable or cordless (non-cellular) transmissions. He
: says I'm wrong, and that congress passed a bill last year amending the ECPA
: which made listening to cordless illegal. Is he right? If so, what's the exact
: text of the amendment, and what else is now illegal to listen to?

No. As far as I am aware - you are correct. The ban is just on cellular
phones. It is a stupid law - no way to enforce it. If the users don't want
people listening in, then they should force the manufacturers to put
scrambling capabilities in the system.

Remember that - in general, no matter what you listen to, it is illegal
to divulge that information to a third party. In other words, you can
legally listen to most transmissions, but you must keep what you hear to
yourself.

Bill
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: paulb@harley.tti.com (Paul Blumstein)
Subject: Re: PRO-2009....yeah right
Organization: Are you kidding?
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 23:45:14 GMT

In article <11AUG199201334470@gamma.is.tcu.edu> barkman@gamma.is.tcu.edu (MYLES BARKMAN - KG5AI TX A&M U) writes:
+about?  What is this elusive piece of equipment rumored to be the successor
+of the PRO-2006?  I am here to tell you.  Get ready to buckle your seatbelts.
+Here it is.......it is a figment of your imagination.  There are no working 
+samples of this 'thing' around.  It may be on paper, I don't know.  No samples
+have been sent to Radio Shack to be tested.
+
+the end

Hey, cut it out!

Rumors are fun.  Stop throwing facts at the rumors.  Do you want this
to degenerate to a dull discussion?

[Hear the latest rumor?  Myles Barkman is really an AI program :-) ]

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Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Need handheld scanner with guts
From: <A735FJO@HASARA11.BITNET>
Date: Monday, 17 Aug 1992 10:43:10 CET
Organization: SARA - Stichting Academisch Rekencentrum Amsterdam

>
>I have indeed been trying to locate the "perfect" handheld with all the
>features that I want.  I am having trouble locating it.  I have looked at
>the following:
>
>        AR1000 from AOR
>        Pro-37  from Radio Shack
>        Pro-43  from Radio Shack
>        R1      from ICOM
>        200xlt  from Bearcat
>
Why aren't the Yupiteru's never mentioned in this group?
Are they not available in the US?
 
Over here (in the Netherlands) they are generally considered to be the very
best handhelds (MVT 7000, to be more specific).
>
Frans
From: cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: What are the good&bad scanner antennas?
Date: 19 Aug 92 22:24:19 GMT
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

Well some earlier posts were talkin' about 'base' scanner antennas, and I
would like to know some info on MOBILE antennas ! :-) 

There is no need to transmit (at least for me).
The primary band that I would like to be improved is: the VHF-Low band.  Yes,
Ohio Highway Patrol still uses 45Mhz duplex systems, and is (Read: VERY)
difficult to pick up the mobiles.

I'd like to get a broadbase of opinions about mobile antennas, so I don't fork
megabucks for a chincy one. The only one I've actually seen is the RS mag
mount!

I've thought about taking the RS 11m (CB) mobile mag mount antenna, (I have
one) and trimming it for a 'good match' at 45Mhz.  Good idea? (Y/N)

If anybody has any opinions, comments, or other pertinent info on my request
please Email me - or post if its worthy!!! ;-)

As always - "We thank you for your support!"


Brad Steinman
University of Toledo Computer Services
cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
From: jeeper@zen.cac.stratus.com (Bill The Cat)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: 200 chnl scanner radio shack for sale or trade
Date: 19 Aug 92 19:50:30 GMT
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc.



I have a 1 year old radio shack scanner for sale with a mobile antenna
It is a base unit that can be used in a car, I have all the wiring for it. I use
to have it in my fulsize truck but since I down graded to an s10 I dont
have the room. Fully programable and can handle the new frequences. 
 It cost $300 new just for the scanner. I will sell it/antenna  for
$250+ shipping or bo or trade it for an hand held in that price range. This unit
was only used for a short time and is now collecting dust. I really
need a hand held unit. Very well maintianed. 

E-mail me if you are interested.




CB antenna  STARDUSTER with cabling (house mount) for sale. New in Box
$80 or bro trade????

Bill T Cat

e-mail address jeeper@zen.cac.stratus.com

oop Ack
From: bsherman@mthvax.cs.miami.edu (Bob Sherman)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Republican National Conv
Date: 16 Aug 1992 20:31:46 -0400
Organization: Not much!
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: mthvax.cs.miami.edu

In <16AUG199214555551@cl2.cl.uh.edu> rsch2875@cl2.cl.uh.edu (RUSSELL) writes:

>One of the news groups has a continuously open mic on 450.4625.  They
>are broadcasting everything they say to a 50 mile radius of Houston.

That is no doubt being used as an IFB freq. You will hear dozens of them
in use during the convention.. Don't forget to also look between 470-520
meg also. you might find a bunch of surprises there..

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From: dcoco@terapin.com (Don Coco)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Scanner Questions
Date: 15 Aug 92 15:05:37 PST
Organization: BBS

Mass Ha?  I am a totally blind Person Bill and for many years I lived in the
Boston Area.  I have lived in The Bay Area since 86.  
My first contact with comms wis way back in 64
I have owned equipment ever since.  I am going with the pro 34 myself and I am
also considering updating because mine is starting to give me some problem.  I
enjoy reading the messages here as I am using a talking computer that was made
in Australia for Blind People.  I am typing but my computer speaks instead of
me having a screen.  I follow the radio forums on this net from a BBS in
Oakland or actually Berkeley CA called Terapin Transit which is a fine Amiga
Board.  Caio for now and Long Live Freedom.
s
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: kingpin@world.std.com (Joe Smooth)
Subject: Wanted: AOR1000XC or BC200XLT
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Distribution: alt
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 08:07:24 GMT

Wanted:

AOR1000XC - will pay around $200 for a _USED_ one

BC200XLT - will pay around $150 for a _USED_ one

	If you know anyone who is selling theirs, please email:

		kingpin@world.std.com
From: rsch2875@cl2.cl.uh.edu (RUSSELL)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Rep Nat Conv
Date: 16 Aug 92 15:38:00 GMT
Reply-To: RSCH2875@cl.uh.edu
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Houston - Clear Lake
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.4-b1

The Pro-Life protestors at the Republican National Convention in
Houston are using handhelds on 456.9625, simplex.  Lots of 
interesting comms during a confrontation with Operation Rescue
folks yesterday.
From: aj733@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Tim Hnat)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Wanted: Freqs for AZ NV area
Date: 20 Aug 92 10:02:56 GMT
Reply-To: aj733@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Tim Hnat)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)



I am leaving tomorrow for Phoenix, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas.
Does anyone have lists for these cities and any interesting freqs to monitor
while in-between. Or if anyone can point me in the right direction to obtain
these I would be grateful.


-Tim

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From: ross@novax.llnl.gov
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Handheld Scanner Inquiry
Date: 12 Aug 92 22:10:23 GMT

I had intermod problems with my R1. It also had birdies in the 800 cell band.
Felt lucky to sell it for a good price.  Gary
From: rcox@uts.amdahl.com (Ronald C. Cox)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Bearcat 160 scanner for sale - $60
Date: 16 Aug 92 06:32:49 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale CA


Scanner for sale:

Bearcat 160 - 5 band tabletop scanner

- 16 channels

- Freqs:
	32  -  50 MHz
	144 - 174 MHz
	440 - 512 MHz

- Features:
	- 5 or 15 chan/sec scan
	- 2 second selectable delay
	- selectable channel lockout
	- Two channel banks, (Bank 1: Ch. 1-10, Bank 2: Ch. 11-16)
	- Keyboard programmable search

Includes original manual.


Asking $60.  Add $5 for shipping if required.








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From: ross@novax.llnl.gov
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re:Need Handheld Scanner with Guts
Date: 14 Aug 92 00:36:02 GMT

If you want full cellular, you need 30 KHz in the cell band.   
Gary
From: cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: 'Going' rate of a USED BC200XLT ???
Date: 18 Aug 92 12:53:41 EST
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

What's the 'going' rate for a USED BC-200XLT?

Please E-mail !

Thanks! :-)

Brad Steinman
University of Toledo Computer Services
cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: scoggin@opus.ee.udel.edu (John K Scoggin)
Subject: Delaware Frequency Lists
Organization: Delmarva Power & Light Company, Newark
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1992 13:15:47 GMT


I have set up an anonymous FTP server here at Delmarva Power which contains
a frequency list for the Delaware area in both ASCII text (ugh) and MS Word
for Windows formats.  The link is available during the hours of 0700-1900
Eastern time, since it is currently dependent on a dialup link to PSInet.  In
the next month we will convert to a 56KBPS SURAnet link which will improve
availability to 7 by 24 hrs and make it MUCH faster.  Feel free to leave
frequency lists here as well.  Please mail any additions to the Delaware list
to me at scoggin@delmarva.com.

	Server:		ftp.delmarva.com
	Address:	138.39.7.10
	Directory:	pub/radio

Enjoy.

	- John

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From: crisp@netcom.com (Richard Crisp)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Listening to cordless phone conversations
Date: 18 Aug 92 20:34:20 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)

In article <1992Aug18.151337.29097@rti.rti.org> jbs@rti.rti.org writes:
>Someone claimed that it was illegal to listen to phone conversations
>transmitted by radio, either cellular or otherwise. I replied that it was
>legal to listen to portable or cordless (non-cellular) transmissions. He
>says I'm wrong, and that congress passed a bill last year amending the ECPA
>which made listening to cordless illegal. Is he right? If so, what's the exact
>text of the amendment, and what else is now illegal to listen to?
>
>  -joe

Actually the State of California made it illegal to monitor cordless`
(non-cellular) phone conversations effective 1Jan 1991. This was in 
response to the disclosure of the IRS manual that suggested that
field agents use cordless phone monitoring as a tool for building
tax cases.

Agreed it is a stupid law......

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