Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Phil LichtenbergerWelcome to Scanner School, a podcast dedicated to the Scanner Radio Hobby. Each week we cover another topic related to scanning and will be answering all of your questions to take you from Scanner Radio Student to Scanner Radio Scholar.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 334 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureTechnology | |||
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The Nextel Conundrum:
Originally established as a convenient communication solution for small businesses, Nextel swiftly expanded its services to include cellular telephony.
However, the positioning of Nextel within the RF spectrum, sandwiched be... more
Every month I answer your questions on the podcast.
If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting www.scannerschool.com/ask
Questions answered on this week's podcast
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Phil sits down with Justin Kistner, a lifelong radio enthusiast and experienced storm chaser.
Discover Justin's journey from his first analog Bearcat scanner in the mid-90s to navigating the complexities of today's advanced digital systems.
Wheth... more
Once upon a time, we only had analog trunked radio systems. These systems all had analog voice talk groups.
These systems included Motorola Type I, Motorola Type IIi, Motorola Type II, EDACS, and LTR systems.
Today, we are living in a digital tru... more
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This is a great podcast. Only one I know of that has this format style.
Apple Podcasts5Hulsey HVAC
United States4 months ago - Very good, but...
Update: Podcasts come out very sporadically now, I suspect mostly due to health issues & difficulty coming up with new content.
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One of the few scanner-related podcasts that’s lasted more than a few episodes, though we’ll see how much longer the host can come up with topics for. I’ve been in the hobby for 40 years now, but still learn things from the host & his guests.
The downside:
Not all the guests really are knowledgeable/experienced enough to speak intelligently about the topi... more
Apple Podcasts3HendoHooliganUnited States6 months ago - Excellent
Phil has about the best podcast for the radio scanner enthusiast. I highly recommend him on here and YouTube. Thanks Phil for all of your great content.
Apple Podcasts5Radiocat37United States2 years ago - A wealth of knowledge
As a newbie in the world of scanning I began listening to this podcast starting at episode one, each episode teaching a new topic in a fun and detailed way. You will learn something even if you have been scanning for years.
Apple Podcasts513Jim69United States2 years ago I consider myself a communications expert in a broad cross section of the field, but Phil never ceases to amaze me. He is truly an expert in his field. I always learn something from his podcast no matter what the subject.
Phil has a very entertaining, educational and informative manner. I highly recommend it to you no matter what your level of knowledge and experience.
Podcast Addict52 years agoDavid‐WA1EAW
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What is Scanner School about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focused on the intricacies of the scanner radio hobby, the show addresses various aspects including technical insights, equipment recommendations, and listener queries. Regular segments feature guest experts discussing topics from storm chasing and disaster recovery to the evolution of analog and digital scanning technologies. The approach is both educational and accessible, catering to a broad audience from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the world of scanning. Unique to this series is the interactive format, encouraging listener engagement by answering submitted questions directly in episodes.
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Scanner School launched 8 years ago and published 334 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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