The scanner mega-thread - Page 8

Beeny-like · 4 Aug 2006, 11:09 (Ref:1673005)

MANY thanks guys (and gals) for your wise words re. getting a scanner - much appreciated.

I am now tracking a few on eBay and will, hopefully, have one in time for the GP Masters next weekend.

The Silverstone frequency list would be great please Jim - you can PM me with it if you like.

Donna

Gridlock · 4 Aug 2006, 17:18 (Ref:1673284)

I cant help with the technical aspects of what to buy but have welcomed those that have had them on post. All those I have had experience of use them sensibly and cerainly allowed those on post to be kept in the picture about whats happening. Very useful when I have been remote from or where there have been no radios or telephones. My only concern about the growth of scanners is - "are the clubs and circuit owners begining to rely on marshals providing their own equipment rather than provide adequate facilities on each post or flag point?"

**Woolley** · 4 Aug 2006, 17:49 (Ref:1673310)

Can't agree with that one - it's not like they used to provide them and now don't. Some marshals find them beneficial and wish to use them, and that's fine, but they're not essential either.

thepits! · 4 Aug 2006, 20:40 (Ref:1673472)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombeMarshal

Hi Donna, I agree, Scanner are becoming almost essential, I'd be lost with out mine!
Don't act upon what you hear (unless it's 'release the cars'!) It really does help to know whats going on around the track, plus you'll find that so many circuits no longer mind them that you will get a thankyou at the end of the day over them!

OK, my view: -
I have no problem with scanners., but...
They are not Essential, but Can be very useful
Do not act on ANYTHING you here from them, even/ESPECIALLY(!) 'release the cars'.
They are for information only, not to receive instructions.
Let your chief/IO know you want to use one - if he says no, then don't

So, remember, if you are using a scanner, listen but don't act.

(If you do, then you're probably out!!)

Clive · 4 Aug 2006, 21:25 (Ref:1673532)

Blimey, I'm agreeing with Simon and endorse what he says. Whatever next??

I would just add though to inform the Observer as well if you're on the bank, as (s)he is the post chief, not the IO.

CombeMarshal · 5 Aug 2006, 19:01 (Ref:1674313)

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepits!

OK, my view: -
I have no problem with scanners., but...
They are not Essential, but Can be very useful
Do not act on ANYTHING you here from them, even/ESPECIALLY(!) 'release the cars'.
They are for information only, not to receive instructions.
Let your chief/IO know you want to use one - if he says no, then don't

So, remember, if you are using a scanner, listen but don't act.

(If you do, then you're probably out!!)

So youy saying, your track side and you hear 'Release the cars' You'd stay there??
I'm not saying to wait to hear it, but surely anyone would clear the track?
Oh, and at Combe today they even asked how many people on each post had them and asked for any info to be passed onto Observes that didn't have them, and it worked REALLY well

Gridlock · 5 Aug 2006, 19:26 (Ref:1674328)

Quote:

My only concern about the growth of scanners is - "are the clubs and circuit owners begining to rely on marshals providing their own equipment rather than provide adequate facilities on each post or flag point?"

I refer to my previous message and if what was asked of CombeMarshal is this the short end of the wedge I mentioned? Like boots, gloves and overalls will the future be supplying our own means of communication. I certainly dont have any objection to the use of scanners but do not feel we should buy one to make up for the shortfall in circuit communications.
I have been on several flag posts away from observer and incident crew with no method of communication about Saftey Cars or release or track information other than whistles or hand signals from someone with a scanner?

thepits! · 5 Aug 2006, 22:52 (Ref:1674479)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive

Blimey, I'm agreeing with Simon and endorse what he says. Whatever next??

an upgrade?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive

I would just add though to inform the Observer as well if you're on the bank, as (s)he is the post chief, not the IO.

I actually said "Chief/IO" which I thought covered all angles

adstubbs · 6 Aug 2006, 10:06 (Ref:1674737)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Summerisle

you aint redheadmarshal per chance are you?

I certainly am - I'm guessing you're the bidder called summerisle-relics who nearly beat me 90 seconds before the bidding closed!

CombeMarshal · 6 Aug 2006, 14:28 (Ref:1675436)

Don't you hate last minute bids on Ebay!!!!

adstubbs · 6 Aug 2006, 18:02 (Ref:1675725)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombeMarshal

Don't you hate last minute bids on Ebay!!!!

Well, it made the whole thing that bit more exciting, although it also revealed a hitherto unseen competitive strak in me!

Lord Summerisle · 6 Aug 2006, 19:55 (Ref:1675842)

hehe - still i think i only cost you an extra £3.07

I should have waited an extra 60secs before bidding

Have fun with it

yip - its strange that adrenalin rush as you wait for the final bids to come in

BeeJ · 9 Aug 2006, 12:30 (Ref:1678366)

I have just bought a Maycom AR-108 from Maplins for £39.99.

BeeJ · 10 Aug 2006, 10:15 (Ref:1679109)

Does anybody think it is worth setting up a sticky thread to collect scanner frequencies for different circuits?

Dave Brand · 10 Aug 2006, 11:13 (Ref:1679142)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeeJ

Does anybody think it is worth setting up a sticky thread to collect scanner frequencies for different circuits?

http://www.marshalspost.com/circuits/

Nighthawk · 11 Aug 2006, 15:53 (Ref:1680090)

Was in at Maplins today noticed that the AR-108 is now £39.99 now thats a price thats acceptable.
Wish i had waited before buying mine a few months ago........

Kermit Power · 28 Oct 2006, 22:00 (Ref:1752262)

Hi All,

I fancy getting a scanner for next year. General concensus on here seems to go for the Maycom AR 108.

Looking on websites to order one (www.nevadaradio.co.uk seeming to be the cheapest), I can't figure out if they have an earpiece included?

Could someone tell me if they do? Also, if so, is it a decent over-ear thing, or one of those buds that will fall out as soon as you start moving? Finally, if I do need to get one, what jack size is it, and what make would people recommend?

Thanks,

Chris.

Mark Mitchell · 28 Oct 2006, 22:07 (Ref:1752265)

Didn't get an earpiece with mine.

I have rather crudely adapted stereo "Walkman" style earplugs to just one plug!
Worked fine for about 5 yrs to date!

Stack · 29 Oct 2006, 08:19 (Ref:1752448)

These are the best sort..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wraparound-D-T...QQcmdZViewItem

Stack · 29 Oct 2006, 08:45 (Ref:1752469)

Found this bargin.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNIDEN-BEARCAT...QQcmdZViewItem

CombeMarshal · 29 Oct 2006, 10:03 (Ref:1752526)

I'll second the ear piece, though I got mine from maplins.
But that scanner is just a tad on the large side, does it come with wheels!!!

Mark Mitchell · 29 Oct 2006, 10:30 (Ref:1752547)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stack

These are the best sort..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wraparound-D-T...QQcmdZViewItem

I can't wear those - there's too much outside noise!

AndyMil · 29 Oct 2006, 11:04 (Ref:1752564)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombeMarshal

I'll second the ear piece, though I got mine from maplins.
But that scanner is just a tad on the large side, does it come with wheels!!!

I'll second both comments! my first one used 6 batts, fine when stood still, but try running with that on your belt, it either puts your hip out or wrecks your spine, I now have a uniden ubc72, got it from nevada radio, comes with 2batts and charger but no earpiece, maplins had another sale there.

BSA Susie · 29 Oct 2006, 11:41 (Ref:1752591)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stack

These are the best sort..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wraparound-D-T...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers for the link, I've just asked Father Christmas for one!

gravel_monkey · 29 Oct 2006, 15:57 (Ref:1752815)

i got my maycom at maplin a few months ago for about 40 quid, just have a 3 quid wrap around earpiece works fine.

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