Appendix G - Finding More Information; Learning About Scanning And Your 0716; Finding Frequencies And Trunked System Information - GRE 0716 Owner's Manual

Appendix G - Finding More Information

Learning About Scanning and your 0716

In recent years the Internet has become a powerful tool for both
experienced and novice scanning hobbyists. There are many
online discussion forums dedicated to the scanning hobby. In
these discussion forums, you will find users helping other users
with questions about radio systems, scanning receivers, antenna
setups, and frequency listings for different areas.
One of the most useful resources on the Internet are discussion
forums devoted to specific radio models. Frequently you will find
other users who are willing to answer questions or help you solve
problems with your scanning equipment.
In many cases a simple Web search using Google or other
popular Internet search tools will help you find web sites and
discussion forums where you can read more about the 0716,
ask questions, and share your experiences with other 0716
users.
For starters, we recommend www.radioreference.com, where
you will find a discussion forum dedicated to the 0716, along
with dozens of other scanning discussion forums devoted to the
scanning hobby.
We also suggest groups.yahoo.com. Search the Yahoo Groups
for 0716, and join groups that include active discussions
related to the 0716.
And, be sure to visit
important news, software updates and information about exciting
new GRE Scanning Receiver products and accessories!

Finding Frequencies and Trunked System Information

Research is an important part of the scanning hobby. Before you
can listen, you must first figure out what you want to listen to,
and then perform the research necessary to obtain the
conventional frequency or trunked radio system information
needed to program your radio.
Sometimes, a simple Web search using Google or other popular
Internet search tools is all that you need to get started. Try
searching on "<name of city or county> scanner frequencies" or
"<name of city or county> frequencies" (omitting the quotation
marks and < > symbols) to locate personal web pages with
0716 User Manual
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