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Understanding Scanning
I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)
I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not
heard by other system users. Your BCD396T can
receive I-call transmissions. See “Setting I-Call
(Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)” on
Page 77 for more information about monitoring I-call
transmissions.
Where To Get More Information
By itself, this manual really only provides part of what
you need to know to have fun scanning – how to
program and use the scanner. The two included
conventional and trunking frequency guides will give
you a good head start on the other part of what you
need to know – what frequencies have interesting
content.
Information On The Internet
The Internet is a great source for current frequencies
and information about scanning. Many web sites have
lists of frequencies for your area. You can use a
search engine to find and use them.
Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, then
look up the frequencies and systems used by those
agencies. Here are a few useful sites:
• http://www.scannermaster.com * - frequency
resources and home of Police Call.
You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday
through Friday).
• http://www.radioreference.com
*
- the Internet's
premier source for user-supported radio system
information.
• http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information
from National Communications.
