Introduction This page should be helpful to any newcomers to our hobby, as well as provide a resource for general lookups when no other categories would fit. Links that are colored in brown are links to Radioreference.com. A free registration is required to fully participate (i.e. post) in forums found there. If anyone would like to suggest a link or category, please email ka3jjz at netscape dot com and we'll add the link, space permitting. Be sure to look at the items marked NEW or UPDATED; these are recent additions since the last edition of this page. This page was last updated on 05/21/2009. Best 73s and Enjoy.

Are you new to scanning? Then take a look here for a nice intro to the hobby
Confused about the different services and scanner types? Then look here at the Radio Scanner Guide
Trunking basics? Here's a good place to start UPDATED
Here's Bob Parnass' introduction to scanning
Ever wonder what people mean when talking about PL codes? Try here for information
...or DCS Codes? Then go here for more information
What's all the fuss about computer control? Try here for some explanations
A nice page with surveys and data on antennas can be found here
Picking the right coax for your station is very important. This page is a must read
Looking for a local supplier of coax/connectors? Try The RF Connection
Bothered by FM, pagers and other services, check out the filters from Par Electronics

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