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KWBoy

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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #100 on: Jan 16, 07, 04:50:52 AM »
I don't know where it is... I have a 4 drawer file cabinet for all my manuals but I've never gotten to making file folders for my stuff... That will be done some day soon!


I'm now thinking about getting a base scanner for my computer room... This list keeps getting longer... Better start looking for a job  ::)
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #101 on: Jan 16, 07, 04:59:21 AM »
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #102 on: Jan 16, 07, 05:03:14 AM »
Check page 12 - Using Batteries
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #103 on: Jan 16, 07, 05:06:52 AM »
Quote from: FunkyGorilla on Jan 16, 07, 04:43:44 AM
I got 8 or 9 hours of use out of my scanner and it is showing low battery. If I put rechargeable batteries and a DC 9 volt power cord in it will it charge the batteries?

Yes, but you have to use the yellow battery holder.
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #104 on: Jan 16, 07, 05:30:54 AM »
Quote from: BostonBob on Jan 16, 07, 05:06:52 AM

Yes, but you have to use the yellow battery holder.

I actually have that  :o
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #105 on: Jan 31, 07, 02:50:49 AM »
Argh!  Burbank just went total "Digital" two days ago.  My Pro97 has been rendered useless as far the the Zero Bank goes, with the exception of Verdugo Fire and some other freqs.

I'll now HAVE to invest in a $500 digital scanner.  I guess I'll be able to keep the digital here in Burbank and take the Pro97 when in Wrightwood.
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #106 on: Jan 31, 07, 03:44:21 AM »
I guess Funky and I have just cleared another spot in our frequency banks.
Too bad for you RobertW, I guess it wouldn't do any good for you to protest. ;)
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #107 on: Jan 31, 07, 03:48:11 AM »
Are you going to a PRO-96 now?
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #108 on: Jan 31, 07, 06:23:26 AM »
Quote from: FunkyGorilla on Jan 31, 07, 03:48:11 AM
Are you going to a PRO-96 now?

I'm think I'm more partial to the Uniden BC396 model.  I haven't decided yet.
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #109 on: Feb 08, 07, 03:18:04 AM »
Is the WW Forum Live Scanner off-line?  We've been trying to access it for the past couple of days, and it refuses to link up.  Also the temperature indication is not current, but the time indication seems to be.

Inquiring minds would like to know!

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KWBoy

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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #110 on: Feb 08, 07, 03:29:16 AM »
It does appear the scanner is offline
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #111 on: Feb 08, 07, 04:01:59 AM »
I wish Inquiring minds spoke up a little sooner  :D
I'm working on the issue right now.
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KWBoy

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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #112 on: Feb 08, 07, 04:04:36 AM »
Quote from: Wrightwood on Feb 08, 07, 04:01:59 AM
I wish Inquiring minds spoke up a little sooner  :D
I'm working on the issue right now.

I'm surprised that bostonbob didn't notice it first  ;D


If any one comes across the scanner, weather station, or anything else not working start flooding wrightwood's inbox. He will appreciate it  ;D
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #113 on: Feb 08, 07, 04:09:58 AM »
Quote from: Wrightwood on Feb 08, 07, 04:01:59 AM
I wish Inquiring minds spoke up a little sooner  :D
I'm working on the issue right now.

Well, it's been a bit busy around here, and we thought it was a temporary thing.  I'm glad we pointed it out, and that Wrightwood is Johnny-on-the-spot in fixing this!

Oops, I made a funny!

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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #114 on: Feb 08, 07, 05:04:08 AM »
Johnny-on-the-spot determined that it was an updated virus protection that was installed 2 days ago. It activated a software firewall that was not needed and blocked incoming requests.
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #115 on: Feb 08, 07, 06:35:41 AM »
Quote from: FunkyGorilla on Feb 08, 07, 04:04:36 AM
I'm surprised that bostonbob didn't notice it first  ;D

BostonBob doesn't need to listen to the "Online" Scanner as he has his own Pro97 with all my frequencies in it.   ;D

BTW, for those of you that have cloned Bob's scanner:

Bank 5 has most the Wrightwood area freqs you'll want to listen to, while Bank 3 has ALL the CDF, USFS, NIFC, BLM, etc. freqs you'll need if there is a big fire.
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #116 on: Feb 08, 07, 06:42:02 AM »
And what about all those bogus analog Burbank frequencies floating around, in the Tri-Community Scanners  ???    :bow: :bow:
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #117 on: Feb 08, 07, 07:09:27 AM »
Quote from: Wrightwood on Feb 08, 07, 06:42:02 AM
And what about all those bogus analog Burbank frequencies floating around, in the Tri-Community Scanners  ???    :bow: :bow:

I have those banks turned off so it only scans 3 and 5.  ;)
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #118 on: Feb 08, 07, 05:33:49 PM »
Quote from: Wrightwood on Feb 08, 07, 06:42:02 AM
And what about all those bogus analog Burbank frequencies floating around, in the Tri-Community Scanners  ???    :bow: :bow:

Well the frequencies aren't bogus, but you won't be able to understand anything.  Digital sounds like aliens talking to each other (Not that I know what aliens sound like...  repressing memories of alien obduction in a cornfield in Nebraska 1984 ....)   ;D

Outside of the ICIS frequencies programed into Bank "0", all the other Verdugo Fire and aircraft freqs still work, though it is rumored that Verdugo Fire is also going to ICIS this year. Digital?  Perhaps.

The problem is I just can't go out and spend $500 on a new Digital Trunking Scanner without giving Kim $500 also to spend on whatever she wants.  That way I don't get any flak for buying more "toys".   See?  In 30 years of marriage, I've learned something.    ;D 

Now about the new HAM radio... "But Kim, it's not a toy, but could save my life when I'm in the back country..."  I'm still working on the best excuse for getting a scanner AND a new HAM radio.

(BTW, Banks 1 and 2 can still be valuable.   Bank 1 is good to go for L.A. City Fire and Bank 2 is good to go for L.A. County fire.) 
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Re: Using Radio Scanners in Wrightwood
« Reply #119 on: Feb 08, 07, 05:49:01 PM »
Quote from: RobertW on Feb 08, 07, 05:33:49 PM

Now about the new HAM radio... "But Kim, it's not a toy, but could save my life when I'm in the back country..."  I'm still working on the best excuse for getting a scanner AND a new HAM radio.


Well that might work on me  ;D  Especially if I needed something shiney for my finger (its not a toy its an investment!)
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