Beginners
Guide to Radio Scanning
Glossary of terms associated with Radio's and Scanning
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A.M. Amplitude Modulation
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F.M. Frequency Modulation
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SSB Single Side Band
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C.W. Continuous Wave/Carrier Wave (Mainly used in morse transmissions)
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H.F. High Frequency
3-30 Mhz
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V.H.F Very High Frequency
30-300 Mhz
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U.H.F. Ultra High Frequency
300-3000 Mhz
These cover most of the items that can be found on everything from your
High Street scanner range, right up to the high end and professional equipment.
The High Street scanner range in the UK covers scanners that can
be bought off the shelf in such retailers as Tandy and Maplins ,the prices
on these start at £60.00 to around £250.00 for a fully featured
scanner all which perform exceptionally well .
To the high end of the Scanner market Yupiteru,AOR,Yaesu and the excellent
Alinco and Icom range,all these scanners are outstanding performers ,some
with more features than others.Starting at around £200.00 and climbing
to around £800.00 for the fully featured A.O.R 3000A worth every
penny.Equiptment like this is best bought from enthusiasts shop such as
radio amateur outlets they will give you the best advice on the products.
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