Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
I would like to make one suggestion, have you thought about getting your ametuer radio license? this way you can carry your radio with you where ever you choose to go without problems, as long as you are not using it for illegal purposes. I would recommend that you use the book by Gordon West for the technician test which is available at most Radio Shacks. Most scanners that are available have had their sensitivity tuned down to prevent unwanted intermod interference. Since most people scan for police and fire, they have been balenced towards this portion of the radio spectrum. Since railroads are located on the VHF high ( 2 meter ) around 160mhz, and the Ham 2 meter band is comparatively close (144-148 mhz) you can expect much better reception with a radio that transmits and receives on the ham 2 meter band. You also can enjoy great two way communication with other hams and licensed railfans ( there are lots of us out there) One suggestion for an antenna, try a 5/8 wave for your receiver. A vehicle mounted antenna will increase your reception, your vehicle being used as the ground plane. You can also get a 5/8 wave antenna whip for a portable unit, this antenna will be coil loaded and provide you with much better recetion when you are out of your vehicle. If you decide to take the Ham test, you can take it in most cities on each weekend of the year. The beginning license is not too difficult to pass, no Morse code is required and only a fundemental knowledge of radio science and radio wave propagation is needed. the ansers to all of the questions are included in the test manual, so all you have to do is memorize them for the exam. Thanks. KC8JBK, 73.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag