ScanDiego.com

Radio Shack for a cheap jumper, HRO for a decent one, and RF parts for the best jumper with LMR wire.

Nothing new on the "MUD SHACK" saga????

this is for the 396, but helps on the 996 also.
http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners ... o%20system

I just picked up a used BC245XLT trunk tracker II yesterday for 15 bucks. I was wondering if it will scan any trunked systems in San Diego??? I know it won't do the "RCS" system here. But it seems to do a good job on the CHP regular channels.

I found this, seems easier to understand for me on operating my scanner, even though mine is a 996.
Heres the link.

http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners ... tem%20keys

And one more question. Where is the site for the "North" system transmissions located?? Is there more than one?? I see the map of locations here, but it does not say what zone they are for. Thanks again!!!

Thanks for the info Brandon. I can get Vulcan Mt very weak here. I am going to get or make a Yagi beam antenna here in the next few days. I have some good coax, I think its the LMR400 or something like that. I go out to the desert once or twice a month, and usually end up around Ocotillo or east to ...

I have been trying to listen to Imperial County Sheriff and Brawly PD talk groups on the north system. I have not heard anything yet. Is this type of listening possible on the North Zone??? The talk groups I have been trying for are 39840, 39856, 39872, 42512, etc........
THANKS

Yes, its an old 1968 Crown. I cut down a 2 meter antenna to 3" and it seems to work better than the scanner antenna!!!
Another question. What is a "resident CHP" TG??? I listened to it for a few days and hear nothing. Its on the North system and it TG#38624.

I have this antenna set up now. I know the coax is not the best. But does anyone think a 2 meter antenna cut down to 3" length would work better for receiving SDPD here in San Marcos??? I can receive them now, but a real weak signal. I am on a small hill (800' above sea level) with a good view ...