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Jeff Member # 3291	posted I'll be taking the Pennsylvanian from NJ to Pittsburgh this weekend. What are the scanner frequencies along the way, or where can I find them? I've never used a scanner before, although I've traveled the Pennsylvanian before and would like to listen to Amtrak & NS. Thanks in advance for your help!
JONATHON Member # 2899	posted If you go to a Model RailRoad store you can pick up a System Time Table for that state, it will give you all the Freq.s and more ------------------ JONATHON D. ORTIZ
Jeff Member # 3291	posted Thanks. I just found the freqs I need here: http://www.on-track-on-line.com/amtfreq-pen.shtml
CoastStarlight99 Member # 2734	posted www.on-track-on-line.com is the best for scanner freq's!! Have a nice trip. ------------------ --Anton L. pillsbury09@excite.com AIM: pillsburyMN
Lee, Wonyoung Member # 2464	posted Hi, folks. I have a question. What is scanner? I can find the meaning of it in the dictionary, which says that "piece of commputer equipment that copies an image from paper onto the screen". but I think it has different meaning in this context. Am I right?
whistler Member # 2620	posted quote: Originally posted by Lee, Wonyoung: Hi, folks. I have a question. What is scanner? I can find the meaning of it in the dictionary, which says that "piece of commputer equipment that copies an image from paper onto the screen". but I think it has different meaning in this context. Am I right? Not in this context. A scanner is a radio receiver that will allow you to hear the frequencies used by Police/Fire/Emergency Medical Personnel & most importantly Railroads. Below is a link to a website that might explain it better. http://www.tenforward.com/hamradio/html/scanning.html [This message has been edited by whistler (edited 06-22-2004).]
JONATHON Member # 2899	posted With a Scanner you can here your Train Crew talk to each other, other Trains,ect. but, you cant say abything back to them, for obviose resons,, here the one I have- -There are several out there, and can be found at Fri's Electronics ------------------ JONATHON D. ORTIZ
Lee, Wonyoung Member # 2464	posted Thank you Whistler, Jonathon. You are very kind. It is a kind of radio.
Jeff Member # 3291	posted I bought a Radio Shack Pro-82 for $99 last week. I have no idea how to program it. I'd like to have it scan all frequencies in the RR band (159.xx-161.xx) during my trip. I guess I'll play with it on the train. I have 9 hours there!
whistler Member # 2620	posted quote: Originally posted by Lee, Wonyoung: Thank you Whistler, Jonathon. You are very kind. It is a kind of radio. You are welcome and yes it is a type of radio.

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