The scanner mega-thread

[Tim Falce]

Does anyone know what frequencies are used at Brands? A friend wants to get a 2 way radio for when he is on post.

[gachjoel]

quote=sputnik421]Here are the Frequency's I found for race tracks.

Thruxton, Brands, Malory, Snetterton, Donington C3 are 169.3375 (MHz)
Goodwood HC 460.3125 (FM)
Donington C1 166.7625 (MHz)
Donington C2 169.0125 (MHz)

[/quote]

[chezza]

I love the Dual Watch function (with thanks to Wens for showing me) means I can listen to both ES1 and ES2 when at silverstone.

[Gerryc]

Originally Posted by chezza

I love the Dual Watch function (with thanks to Wens for showing me) means I can listen to both ES1 and ES2 when at silverstone.

Chezza, care to explain how? That would be very useful.

Thanks,

Gerry

[chezza]

Well I have all of the frequencies I use programmed in, ES1 is 4 and ES2 is 5. So I pick the main channel I want to listen to which is 4 , and then press func and DW and then pick 5 you want to listen to and then it will watch both frequencies if there is nothing on 4, but transmission on 5 it will pick that up, if something then happens on 4 it will switch from 5 back to 4.

[gachjoel]

or on some scanners,
if you have saved frequencies,(favourites)
then put it on scan,it will toggle thru them.
as soon as there is sound it will log on that channel,then carry on scanning when it goes quiet.

had mine going on BTCC at doni and kept on picking up the local taxi firm.

[Gerryc]

Thanks

Gerry

[ScottDay]

Hi guys, I know we are not sposed to bring them on post, but, as I am off work ill still, i have plenty of free time to go to race meetings. I used to have a scanner, ( a UNIDEN BEARCAT UBC3500XLT CLOSE CALL SCANNER ), which we used at airshows, with the cbs, etc etc.

Do other people use the,, what do other people suggest to buy as I need anew one. Should I get another Uniden or have people got better suggestions??

Thanks,
Scott

[Stack]

Maycom ar108 small and only needs 2 aa batteries.

http://www.flightstore.co.uk/maycom_....item_id.1238/

Got mine on ebay 30 quid!

[Mark Mitchell]

Have a look at this currently active thread.
http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99234

[ScottDay]

Dont like it lol, i like the easy use of close call, when im in the car etc etc

[ScottDay]

I used to have a Uniden, was brilliant. I loved the ease of close call etc etc.

[Woolley]

Now merged, thanks Mark.

[Col_Rugby]

Hopefully I can post this, if not Mods I apologise & I understand if you take it down.
Don't know if this will interest anyone, but Maplin have the above scanner going for £39.99. That's £30 off the usual price & because it's over £35 you get free postage.
If anyone wants a link then PM me as I don't think I'm allowed to post links.

Happy New Year all

Col

[The STIG]

This is precisely why I have just ordered one from the mentioned establishment(!)

[Nighthawk]

And very good scanner ....
Have used one for last 2 years never let me down....

[chezza]

Its a great scanner, never had any problems with mine and i'm quite a technophobe when it comes to these things. Even I can manage to work it!!

[Col_Rugby]

Yeah ment to say that it's a very user friendly scanner.Made even easier by Dave Brands "dummies guide to" Think he must have had me in mind when he wrote it. Thanks Dave.

[mattt]

I just got one from my parents for xmas.

[Col_Rugby]

Originally Posted by mattt

I just got one from my parents for xmas.

Don't show them this thread mate or they'll be hunting for the reciept & you'll be getting another one in a week or so.

Matt it's a really good scanner & you'll enjoy having it with you when you're at a meeting.

[mattt]

Well hopefully my dad (AndyT) wont go on here then.



This is my 200th post

[ChrisA]

Got one this afternoon. Now what to do with my old scanner( a GRE PSR 255 )?

[snett fan55]

Dear all,
as a new member ,I wondered what everyones views are on using scanners at circuits?I ask because I have just purchased one with a view to using it at Snetterton.I asked a guy who was with the ambulance team about frequencies were used and although he was very pleasant, he told me he could not provide same due to "patient confidentiality",which I respect, but I am not one of those spectators who "chase"accidents.
Fortunately, I came across a lady spectator who uses a scanner, and happily provided the frequencies of race control AND race timing,it then transpired that her husband worked in race control!!!
Do other forum users have any problems using their scanners(with officialdom) and what are their views ,please.
Regards to all,
Carrotcruncher.

[snett fan55]

OOPS, sorry all,
just noticed I signed as "carrotcruncher,"NOT my name,merely usedon A N OTHER motorsport site.
Apologies to all for any confusion.

[chezza]

I use my scanner when on the bank and also spectating (although I mainly spectate at meetings where the championship I run are playing so I have a vested interest in what is going on). I don't see there really is any gain as a spectator using them as I often find it more of an irritation than helpful when I'm watching, but there we go. Aslo you can often only pick up part of the message with other noise going on and this can mean they are misunderstood.