WA Radio Scanner Users' Group

nachoman wrote:The trial was going to cost the taxpayer 1 million dollars

They would have just wasted it anyway.

Call sign " Perth Assist" are Transit Officers what assist in the Perth/Underground station providing assistance to Perth/Underground staff. Anything special about them, or is that just the name of the Tango's at Perth station? Also wondering about VKI and the terminology used on IMS (out...

Anyone know what PIMS stands for? I think it's Passenger Information Management Services but would like to confirm before adding to the list .

Also what is Perth Assist?

Obviously with our FESA stream etc its all open to the airways so I don't think there is an issue, but something to think about. I'd assume it would be the same for anything you can freely pick up on the radio scanner, however you know what they say about assumptions! I wonder who the appropriate p...

I have the scanner plugged in to an Olympus DM-5 with VCVA set to 1 second. After 1 second of silence it pauses recording.

Looking at setting up my Linux file server as an audio-logger though as I use the Olympus for recording work calls during the week.

Thanks, have updated it

I have been making recordings of the PTA security channel (418.300MHz) as all the good stuff happens on the weekends when I'm busy. Not as much fun hearing it live but still... I was wondering if there is any interest in a daily digest of this channel? I could make a podcast out of it with the silen...

Alpha: Aboriginal Liason Officers Bravo: Bus security Charlie: Carpark attendant Delta: Rail patrol Sierra: Supervisors Delta/Sierra 1: Fremantle Delta/Sierra 2: Outer Armadale/Armadale Supervisor Delta/Sierra 3: Inner Armadale/Perth Supervisor (starts from Perth) Delta/Sierra 4: Midland Delta/Sierr...

I'm usually tuned in to 418.300 which is security, customer service and revenue staff.

What is on 419.550 and 418.275?

Belated update:

The BCA to RCA plug worked great and only cost me a few dollars. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions!

Thanks for the advice, I will check out my local Dick Smith's after I recover from the flu!

My TV antenna sounds like a good idea! What adapter/connectors would I need? Total noob

I have a Uniden UBC73XLT scanner however the standard antenna doesn't pick up much in my area.

Can someone please recommend me an antenna that will achieve better reception for the 400-500MHz range?

Must be an indoor antenna as I live in a rental property.

Thanks in advance!

Who/what are November and Tango?

Sorry , I assumed you bought it second hand :-) When it turns itself off, are you sure it isn't the Auto Power Off? It is, what I meant was an eBay dispute. It makes a strange buzz noise and the screen goes blank after just a few seconds. Something's definitely not right. I'd gladly call you up and...