061 - An Introduction to SDR | Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby Podcast

205 - SDR Holiday Buyer's Guide: It is time for our annual radio buyer’s guide. In the past few years, I have offered a list of scanners that I would recommend. However, since there haven’t been any new releases in the scanner radio world in the last few years, I do not... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

41 min listen

075 - Troubleshooting Your Scanner: It's no fun when your scanner radio won't work right. Here are some steps that you can do to troubleshoot a setup that no longer works correctly. You can find more info on our website at www.scannerschool.com/session75 If you are... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

26 min listen

079 - Why Do We Use Multiple Scanners?: Many of us have multiple scanner radios in our setup. But for those of you starting off, you may wonder why we do this. I remember when I first entered the scanner radio hobby, I couldn't think of a single reason why I would want or... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

29 min listen

074 - Uniden BC200XLT: The BC200XLT is the one scanner that will always have a special place in my collection. This was the scanner that introduced me to more of what was possible with scanning than any radio before it. If you are interested in the BC200XLT, please... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

25 min listen

218 - The Advantages of Multiple Scanners: Joe Curtis returns to the podcast this week to share how he uses multiple scanner radios. We also discuss a recent national event that happened outside his door. What You Need To Know Joe uses a Unication G4 to listen to public safety He also uses a... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

58 min listen

073 - Scanning on a Budget w/ Nathan McMullan: Getting start with scanning or sticking with the hobby on a limited budget can be a bit tricky. With today's high end scanners costing several hundreds of dollars, monitoring your local trunk systems can be a bit of a drain on your wallet. Today's... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

59 min listen

199 - Handheld vs Desktop / Mobile Scanners: Today, we will talk about the pros and cons of differences between a handheld scanner versus a base or a mobile scanner. What You Need To Know Handheld scanners are kind of like to Swiss army knife You can leave them on the desk or take them with... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

31 min listen

212 - 2022 Scanner Crash Course: Ham Radio University 2022 by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

50 min listen

058 - Uniden SDS200 Preview: The Uniden SDS200 is set to be released in just a few short weeks. Inside this podcast, I'll tell you why I am excited for this new scanner, what features I am looking for, and what I'll be doing when it arrives. All session notes with links to... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

25 min listen

176 - Ask Scanner School v32: Free SDR Course! Our new free course will introduce you to Software Defined Radios. "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Software Defined Radio: Everything you need to know to get started with SDR in an afternoon" is now open for enrollment. ... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

43 min listen

077 - Basic Electrical Terms: Basic Electrical Terms Volts, Current, Resistance, Power What are they and what do they mean? We go through them today on Scanner School. You can find more info on our website at www.scannerschool.com/session77 If you are... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

29 min listen

239 - Airspy SDRs: When I bought my first Airspy, I realized that I was really starting to get serious into the SDR side of the hobby. Before my Airspy’s, I was buying the cheap SDR’s that did not have a TCXO and would seriously drift. It... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

34 min listen

240 - War Driving: Today we will be talking about War driving with your scanner radio to find frequencies that are in use during your day-to-day travels. War driving is a term that comes from the Wi-Fi cracking or hacking hobby which basically means searching for open... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

26 min listen

204 - Baofeng Alternatives: Let’s talk about some Baofeng Options. Our objective is to find a radio that has the same price point that many Baofeng models come in at, but are better value for the money. We will be looking at some handheld radios that are less than $100 that... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

33 min listen

203 - Baofeng Pros and Cons: If you listen to the podcast, it’s no big secret that I give Baofeng and similar radios a bad rap. Not surprisingly, I have a list of things I dislike about these radios. But as shocking as it sounds, I have a larger list of things that are... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

39 min listen

209 - Is it time to upgrade your scanner?: Looking at things from multiple angles may help you think about whether it is time for you to consider upgrading a scanner. Do you want a new scanner because it’s time to buy something new, or is it needed to keep up with changes to your... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

39 min listen

183 - Scanner Laws and Restrictions to Know Before Traveling and Vacationing: Free SDR Course! Our new free course will introduce you to Software Defined Radios. "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Software Defined Radio: Everything you need to know to get started with SDR in an afternoon" is now open for enrollment. ... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

35 min listen

275 - Freescan Programming Software: Freescan is free programming software that supports the Uniden DMA family of scanners. This means that it will not work on Home Patrol scanners or older Uniden scanners with standard memory programming. Freescan software is no longer being... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

22 min listen

048 - 2018 Scanner Radio Holiday Buyer's Guide: This week starts the holiday shopping season. Here are a the scanners that I would recommend as a gift for the scanner radio listener on your shopping list. All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

30 min listen

062 - Scanner Apps for your Smartphone or Tablet: Enhance your scanning hobby with these apps for your smartphone and tablet. Today be discuss 5 categories of apps that you can download to pair with scanning. All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

18 min listen

201 - Scanner School's Discord Community: Our brand-new discord server is the ultimate scanner radio community portal. With the ability to host live audio, scanner feeds, video events, photos, and chat, this is the future of communicating and sharing information with your fellow scanner radio... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

27 min listen

177 - AM/FM DXing with Loyd Van Horn: Free SDR Course! Our new free course will introduce you to Software Defined Radios. "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Software Defined Radio: Everything you need to know to get started with SDR in an afternoon" is now open for enrollment. ... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

78 min listen

244 - A Warning About Trunk Systems: This is a warning about trunk systems. There are issues that can arise when trying to setup your scanner to monitor trunked radio traffic. Today’s podcast contains some hints to help you keep your sanity when programming your scanner for large... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

33 min listen

069 - SDR Workshop: Let's Build Something Together!! I will be hosting a 4 week SDR Workshop. Details can be found at www.scannerschool.com/courses All session notes can be found on our website at www.scannerschool.com/session69 A big... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

18 min listen

071 - DSDPlus: The Swiss Army Knife of Digital Receiving by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

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220 - Optimizing Scan Lists: Here is a question that I get asked from time to time: “How do I optimize the scanning lists in my scanner?” This is an important question, because when our scanners are scanning, we can miss transmissions elsewhere. So it is... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

28 min listen

185 - Ask Scanner School v34: Free SDR Course! Our new free course will introduce you to Software Defined Radios. "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Software Defined Radio: Everything you need to know to get started with SDR in an afternoon" is now open for enrollment. ... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

42 min listen

215 - Ask Scanner School v41: Every month I answer your questions on the podcast. If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting Don't forget to join us on YouTube on the first Tuesday of every month for our live... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

42 min listen

251 - Searching, Seeking, and Finding Anomalies with Radio McRadioface: Do you know how to find Pirates, Anomalies, and odd transmissions? Our guest today, “Radio McRadioface” hunts out these transmissions from his location just outside of Washington DC. He is always tuning around looking for interesting transmission... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

62 min listen

214 - RadioShack’s Comeback?: The RadioShack brand is making a comeback. They are getting into the crypto game and are enterin the market with their own coin, $RADIO. What You Need To Know RadioShack was started in 1921 by two brothers who wanted to provide the ham radio... by Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby

45 min listen

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