Appendix C - Finding More Information - Grecom PSR-310 Owner's Manual

Appendix C - Finding More Information

Learning About Scanning and your PSR-310
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 re-
ceivers, antenna setups, and frequency listings for different areas.
One of the most useful resources on the Internet are discussion forums de-
voted 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 PSR-310, ask questions, and share your experi-
ences with other PSR-310 users.
Be sure to visit www.greamerica.com frequently for important news, software
updates and information about exciting new GRE Scanning Receiver prod-
ucts 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> fre-
quencies" (omitting < > symbols) to locate personal web pages with infor-
mation about scanning in the specified areas.
One of the more enjoyable aspects of the scanning hobby is finding new fre-
quencies on your own. Your PSR-310 includes powerful Limit Search (LMIT)
and Service Search (SRVC) search capabilities that will help you find active
frequencies in your area, and a Spectrum Sweeper (SWPR) that quickly
searches through selected frequency bands to find nearby transmitters.
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