On-Line police scanner WooT

[Kryton]

heres a couple that im looking at getting. anyone in the know of scanners id like to hear your opinion on them so i dont get a crappy one.
NOTE: VERY BIG POST!!



Yaesu VR 120D
For the monitoring professional who’s on the go, the VR-120D Hand-held Receiver is the ideal choice! Featuring wide-band AM/FM coverage from 100 kHz up to 1300 MHz (not cellular blocked !), rugged construction, and amazing ease of operation, the VR-120D provides up to 640 memory channels, so you can store all your favorite stations, whether they’re on shortwave, local AM broadcast, or FM public service frequencies! Optional external DC input.

Features & Specifications:
Free Australian Scanner Frequencies CD included !
Full Memory Scan Memory
Bank Scan
Selected Memory Channel ("Preferential") Scan
Programmable Band-Limit Memory Scan (PMS)
Smart SearchTM (Automatic Memory Loading)
Priority Channel Watch
Dual Watch
Rugged outdoor-ready case construction!
Ultra-long battery life
BNC-type antenna connector
Straightforward 4-button operation
Wideband frequency coverage with easy access
Special "Preset Mode" aids in quick tuning
Catch all the Shortwave Broadcast Action from around the World
Super-simple one-touch memories for high priority stations
Versatile 640-channel memory system
Front panel key lock
Key beeper on/off selection
Battery-saving time-out timer
Front-end attenuator for strong-signal conditions
Internal "Bar" antenna for AM BC
Menu selection of earpiece antenna
S-Meter buzzer
Cloning capability to other VR-120s
And Much, Much More.
PRICE: $295.00 (Including GST)
http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachm...ntid=327&stc=1

Alinco DJ-X3 Scanner
There's a world of adventure riding the airwaves and Alinco's DJ-X3 puts you in the middle of the action. Ride along with pilots of jet aircraft. Listen to the fire brigade battling against time to save lives. Get tomorrow's news today from short wave foreign broadcasts. Listen to ham radio operators enjoying their hobby. Be there when the police bring a criminal to justice. Attach optional stereo headphones or amplified speakers and enjoy a stereo FM transmission featuring your favorite music. But wait, there's more ! Your DJ-X3 can help you find hidden transmitters that may bug your home, office or hotel room. You can also decode inversion scrambled signals

Specifications:
100kHz - 1300MHz
AM/FM/WFM
700 Memory Channels
Audio Descrambler
Bug Detector
Stereo FM (with headphones)
Attenuator
SMA Antenna
Battery Saver circuit
Audio output 220mW
Steps: 5/6.25/8.33/10/12.5/15/20/25/30/50/100kHz
Size: 56w x 102h x 23d mm
Weight: 14.5g (without batteries)
Supplied c/w : 3AA dry cell battery case, carrying strap
PRICE: $245.00 (Including GST)
http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachm...ntid=328&stc=1

Uniden UBC120XLT
The 120XLT is ideal for beginner to intermediate users, provides 9-band VHF/UHF coverage including airband, 100 memories divided into 10 banks for easier scanning, and improved super-fast Scan and Search features (scan up to 100 channels/sec, search at 100 or 300 steps/sec). Covers 66-88 MHz, 108-174MHz, and 406-512MHz with pre-programmed channel steps to suit most Australian conditions. Also features 10 priority channels, Data Skip and memory back-up. Complete with NiCad battery pack, AC charger and detailed instructions.

Full keypad entry with Search and Scan
100 programmable memory channels -
9 bands including airband coverage
12.5 KHz frequency step in VHF High Band (148 - 174 MHz)
Nicad pack
AC adaptor / charger
Frequency ranges: 66-88, 108-174, 406-512 MHz
Normal Price: $279.00
Special Price: $249.00 (Including GST)
http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachm...ntid=329&stc=1

DJ-X2E
Alinco has created a multi-mode receiver that is small, sensitive, easy to use and can be taken nearly anywhere. Listen to the action of police, fire, public safety, aircraft and more. AM and FM broadcast, Amateur, marine, weather and other transmissions are yours, from a receiver that fits inside a pocket!

A technical breakthrough, the DJ-X2 comes with two sources of battery power; a long-lasting internal Lithium-ion battery and a snap-on dry cell power pack. Together, they can provide approximately 24 hours continuous listening, using the "battery save" mode.
Don't let the small size of the DJ-X2 deceive you. It features loud, clear audio from its speaker or headphone and three different antenna modes capture the signals you want to hear. Start with the "Easy" operation mode, then move up to "Expert" level. You can store up to 700 frequencies in memory channels.

The DJ-X2 contains several advanced features, including a unique "sniffer" circuit (patent pending) that searches for hidden transmitters or "bugs" and an adjustable descrambler that allows you to hear certain types of transmissions.*
An attenuator reduces strong signals. Up to 5 banks can be linked during scan functions. The DJ-X2 also has many custom settings that give the operator maximum flexibility in creating a user profile that suits specific needs.

"Credit Card" size
522 KHz ~ 1 GHz tuning range.**
700 memory channels (70 channels X 10 banks)
AM, FM, WFM modes
Internal Lithium-ion battery PLUS snap-on dry-cell power pack
Effective RF "sniffer" feature detects hidden transmitters (patent pending)
Three different antenna modes including internal ferrite bar
Easy and Expert user operating profiles
Attenuator
Clone function
Preset, memory and VFO operating modes
Illuminated display.
* Check local regulations prior to use.
This feature is not available for the DJ-X2T.
The CPU allows this function to appear to be available, but it is in fact disabled on the U.S. version.
** Cellular frequencies blocked in USA model.

Standard Features

Three Antenna Modes
Use the standard SMA antenna for normal operations. An internal ferrite antenna is provided for low frequency AM reception. The headphone cable can be used as an antenna in place of the SMA antenna.
Flexible Power Options
You can operate the DJ-X2 using just its internal Lithium-ion battery. Or use the provided EDH-27 dry cell pack as an additional power source. Use both power sources for extended operation.
Preset Operating Mode
AM, FM and Television frequency bands are already programmed into the DJ-X2 for easy operation.
Four Scan Modes
Scan preset frequencies, VFO, programmed scan limits or memory bank channels.
Find Hidden Transmitters
"Sniff" for hidden transmitters or "bugs" with a circuit so new and unique, we've applied for a patent.
Selectable Tuning Steps
Choose from 11 different tuning steps or use the "Auto" selection mode. powerful features in an easily used package!

SPECIFICATIONS

Receiving Range: 0.522 to 999.995MHz (Cellular frequencies blocked on T ver.)
Mode: FM/WFM/AM
Antenna imp.: 50 ohms
Antenna terminal: SMA
Supply voltage: DC 3.8V (internal Li-io), DC 4.5V with EDH-27 AA battery case
Ground: Negative
Current consumption: approx. 80mA in normal reception, approx. 25mA with 1:4 battery saver
Operating temperature: -10 to 60 C or 14 to 140 F
Frequency stability: +/- 5 ppm at operating temperature range.
Dimension without projection: 58(W) X 90(H) X 15 (D) mm or
2.28(W) X 3.54(H) X 0.59 (D) inches
Weight: with internal Li-Io battery Approx. 85 grams or 3 Oz.
System: Triple-conv. Superheterodyne
1st IF: 248.45MHz
2nd IF: 38.85MHz
3rd IF: 450KHz
Selectivity:
AM/FM : -6dB/12KHz or over -60dB/30KHz or less
WFM : -6dB/150KHz or over
Typical sensitivity:
FM/WFM 12dB SINAD, AM 10dB S/N

FM:
30-108 MHz 0.63uV(-4dBu)
136-222 MHz 0.4uV (-8dBu)
222-470 MHz 0.5uV (-6dBu)
470-770 MHz 0.56uV (-5dBu)
770-999 MHz 0.71uV(-3dBu)

WFM:
76-108 MHz 3.2uV (10dBu)
175-222 MHz 2.2uV(7dBu)
470-770 MHz 3.2uV(10dBu)

AM:
0.5-1.62 MHz 7.1uV(17dBu)
1.62-30 MHz 1.4uV (3dBu)
108-136 MHz 2.0uV (6dBu)
222-330 MHz 1.8uV (5dBu)
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[merlin]

lol youths in white commodore *wwith p plates) just got pulled over for exposing themselves out the rear window.

Originally Posted by Feathers

Gotta love this. Some guy reported his car stolen early last year and the cops just pulled it over. When they checked it was found his wife was driving it, and had no idea what the police were on about.
Apparently he forgot where he parked it, reported it stolen and then forgot to let them know when he remembered where it was. :

I heard this one, imagine what the wife was thinking.

: :

[Blackman]

it is spelt w00t not WooT, please spell it correctly

noooo...

WoOt

[svo347]

Just heard a chick was attacked with a claw hammer.. No serious injuries tho...

[XR6Gal]

Originally Posted by merlin

lol youths in white commodore *wwith p plates) just got pulled over for exposing themselves out the rear window.

heheh I heard that one too! Was pretty funny :

[InitialD]

Most commonly pulled over cars that i've heard.

1. Black Skylines
2. Silvia's
3. WRX
4. VR/VS commodores
5. Blue/Silver EA falcon's
6. BMW convertibles

If you are wanting SA or TAS scanning, they're both digital (digital scanners are $1000+ as opposed to $100 for analog...) are and also encoded. VIC will be going the same way in the next 2-3 years. Not sure about NSW or WA.

Jared

I have to agree with you there, since i got the Blue EA, ive been pulled over 5 times in the first month cause of the dumbest reasons....

1. This car fits the description of the vehicle used in a bank robbery
2. This car fits the description of a reported street racing vehicle

and i even got once
" Umm... Random test?" looks over at other cop :

[Kryton]

so does the online scanner seem to be working for anyone else?
dont know if its me or not but its not working on my end.

[Feathers]

The stream has been down for a couple of days. Haven't checked it since yesterday.
If you browse their forum the owner will have left a message.

EDIT: I just tried logging on to the site, and got a blank screen.

[Venomous]

Hmmm sounds like fun, my only problem is i can get to the site but then i cant find any Live link or anything along the lines, can someone tell me where it is located, signed out, thinking maybe there is some help in the forums waiting for an email now, Can anybody tell me where it is??

Cheers Shane

[lv619]

you need IE to run the stream and i think its down atm...

[Feathers]

The entire site has changed and i can't find the link for the stream either.

[Venomous]

Yea, im havin trouble finding it, the site loads and all, also i am using firefox for the forums, but i am using IE for this site, still no luck

[Venomous]

Ahh just had another look then and got this message:

Welcome to Scanner Australia

This website is still under construction. There will be no more live police streaming at this stage. Thank you

Cheers Shane

[Venomous]

Hmm listenin to the american scans, there alright, not much happen though, i was really looking forward to listenin to the aussie ones, they sounded good, oh well there goes my fun. Anyway know of the most active stream in that american site listed before??

Cheers Shane

[HOON69]

inactive streaming now i think all the added attention to the site made the dude cancel it,so it seems i dont need it i have every channel in australia in my big mofo handbook (a4 size)though the new system the cops are using well they aint all encrypted yet wont be for ages either ;) :P

[HOON69]

http://www.police-scanner.info/live-...canner%20Feeds

http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=e...e+Search&meta=

[rob_o]

Damn, I was lookin forward to listening. Hope the site is up and running soon again.

[Venomous]

Damn sites gooooonn> THats a bit of a dissapointment, i was alos looking forward to it, havnt heard much on some of the american streams yet, been listennin to them last night and this morning

[Venomous]

YES YES YES YES YES, lol yes im excited, i found another site, scroll to the bottom and click on the that says: Click the screen for instant Scanner Stream Access.

Its australian feeds and it tells you which feeds your listening to, shuffles between, listenin to the ambos now.

http://www.scannsw.aesvn.org/

Cheers Shane
Enjoy

[Venomous]

Oh i sent the guy an email asking if it would be back online and also if it was coming back: This is his responce:



Hi Shane,

I was left with no choice but to shut the stream down - at least for
the time being, the server was under an increasing load as it is not
dedicated and as a result we received abusive emails from unhappy
listeners. I would rather not provide it at all then, rather then cop
abuse for it.

The stream itself is a good idea and people do like it - but they
don't realize the amount of work that is involved for us - both in
terms of cost and maintenance. I am currently working with another
person together to fix those issues. Some of the solutions are rather
complex and therefore i am not sure when i can bring the stream back
online.

I understand that you would like to listen to the scanner stream - as
hundreds of other people but the servers are shut down for the time
being. However please monitor our website which should be in basic
operation by late tonight at www.scanneraustralia.com

Please direct all future emails to

Thank you

Administration

[rob_o]

Yeah Im hoping to get to listen to the one Mad Manz posted up. This one Shane posted up is ok but it keep on changing station. Now is that just me or does that happen to everyone else?

[Kryton]

is there one for melbourne? that would be more interesting to me than listening to NSW.

[Venomous]

Originally Posted by rob_o

Yeah Im hoping to get to listen to the one Mad Manz posted up. This one Shane posted up is ok but it keep on changing station. Now is that just me or does that happen to everyone else?

Yea thats what i noticed, im wanna get one for queensland, i dont like my chances though, lol

[lv619]

Originally Posted by XR8 Guy

YES YES YES YES YES, lol yes im excited, i found another site, scroll to the bottom and click on the that says: Click the screen for instant Scanner Stream Access.

Its australian feeds and it tells you which feeds your listening to, shuffles between, listenin to the ambos now.

http://www.scannsw.aesvn.org/

Cheers Shane
Enjoy

when i click the link the following comes up on a new page (but media player doesnt automatically load or anything):
<ASX Version="3.0">
<Entry>
<ref HREF="http://scan-nsw.no-ip.org:1000"/>
<ref HREF="offline.wmv"/>
</Entry>
</ASX>

Little help... :

Hi everyone,

I am one of the guys that run www.scanneraustralia.com

I found this thread by following our HTTP referer and i thought i let you
all know that we decided to start streaming the live broadcasts by 19th of january - we are still waiting for some spare server parts after the recent problems.



I hope you enjoy listening once the stream is back online.


Richad

[Venomous]

Awesome, that is awesome news

[XRQTOR]

Originally Posted by Richad

Hi everyone,

I am one of the guys that run www.scanneraustralia.com

I found this thread by following our HTTP referer and i thought i let you
all know that we decided to start streaming the live broadcasts by 19th of january - we are still waiting for some spare server parts after the recent problems.



I hope you enjoy listening once the stream is back online.


Richad

Great news mate, you wouldn't happen to know what the freq's for the campbelltown/camden/Mac fields area's are at all.

Do you know anything about the new digital system the coppers are moving to.

[lv619]

Cool mate, cant wait!!! (P.S. you need a melbourne stream... lol)