Moving into the realm of scanning...

[SmaartAasSaabr]

Well recently I've become more and more interested in scanning.

I found the Canadian "Administrative and Technical Frequency List"...

Which ends up giving a text file like this:

011940000000 014240000000 6 07038982001 MAGOG (3MAA), PQ 451600 0720800 41.7 217.8 67 7 0 3 B 514557917 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO361 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 30.6 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039317001 VICTORIAVILLE (3VTM), PQ 460300 0715800 41.7 217.6 148 5 0 3 B 514567477 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO701 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950701 0.1 1810 29.8 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039022001 SHERBROOKE (3SBL), PQ 452500 0715400 41.7 218.0 228 8 0 3 B 514557957 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO401 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 30.3 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07042073001 ST-RAYMOND (3RYM), QU 465400 0715000 41.7 217.4 177 6 0 3 B 514764646 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP CG243 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19970101 0.1 1810 29.0 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039019001 ST-BASILE-LE-GRAND (3BSL), PQ 464500 0714900 41.7 216.4 91 10 0 3 B 514557954 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO398 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 30.9 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039044001 COATICOOK (3CTA), PQ 450800 0714800 41.7 218.3 95 7 0 3 B 514558520 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO424 381 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 30.5 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039270001 CAP-SANTE (3CSA), PQ 464000 0714700 41.7 217.6 158 7 0 3 B 514567430 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO654 381 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950701 0.1 1810 29.2 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039138001 ALMA (3ALD), PQ 483300 0713900 41.7 216.9 135 13 0 3 B 514561291 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO489 381 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 27.5 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07038593001 STE-JULIENNE (3JLN), PQ 460000 0713200 41.7 215.7 85 9 0 3 B 514528779 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP XM934 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950201 0.2 1810 30.7 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07038985001 ST-APOLLINAIRE (3APL), PQ 463700 0713100 41.7 217.9 400 6 0 3 B 514557920 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO364 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 29.1 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039056001 STE-AGATHE (3AGA), PQ 462300 0712500 41.7 218.1 381 4 0 3 B 514558532 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO436 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 29.3 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039057001 STE-AGATHE (3AGB), PQ 462300 0712500 41.7 218.1 381 6 0 3 B 514558533 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO437 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 29.3 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039023001 THETFORD MINES (3TED), PQ 460500 0711800 41.7 218.4 429 6 0 3 B 514557958 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO402 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 29.5 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039152001 SAINTE-FOY (3SFG), PQ 464700 0711700 41.7 218.1 67 7 0 3 B 514561305 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO503 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 28.9 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07040614001 STE-FOY (3SFH), PQ 464700 0711700 41.7 218.1 400 7 0 3 B 514667455 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VX766 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19960501 0.2 1810 28.9 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07042070001 VILLE VANIER (3VLH), QU 464900 0711500 41.7 218.1 67 7 0 3 B 514764643 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP CG240 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19970101 0.1 1810 28.8 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039141001 JONQUIERE (3JQA), PQ 482500 0711300 41.7 217.4 400 5 0 3 B 514561294 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO492 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 27.5 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039144001 LEVIS-LAUZON (3LEB), PQ 464800 0711100 41.7 218.2 64 7 0 3 B 514561297 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO495 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 28.8 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039145001 LEVIS-LAUZON (3LEC), PQ 464800 0711100 41.7 218.2 64 7 0 3 B 514561298 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO496 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 28.8 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039040001 CHICOUTIMI (3CUD), PQ 482600 0710400 41.7 217.6 166 7 0 3 B 514558516 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO420 381 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 27.4 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039043001 CHICOUTIMI (3CUB), PQ 482600 0710400 41.7 217.6 166 7 0 3 B 514558519 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO423 381 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 27.4 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039142001 LA GUADELOUPE (3LGP), QU 455700 0705548 41.7 218.9 50 4 0 3 B 514561295 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO493 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601 0.2 1810 29.4 1
011940000000 014240000000 6 07039274001 VALLEE-JONCTION (3VLC), PQ 462200 0705500 41.7 218.7 400 5 0 3 B 514567434 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO658 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950701 0.1 1810 29.1 1019360000000 017800000000 0 07053398001 SAINT ALBANS, VT (POLICE) 444826 0730519 32.6 38.6 147.6 119 15 0 BELLVU 3 B 514994094 0 097777777 USA MICROWAVE STAT FX CV STALBA 239 40M0G7WET 20050511 6.0 0.0 5128 4.7 1
019360000000 017800000000 0 07053397001 SAINT ALBANS, VT (BELLVUE HILL) 444655 0730358 38.6 327.6 401 11 0 STALBA 3 B 514994092 *R* 097777777 USA MICROWAVE STAT FX CV BELLVU 239 40M0G7WET 20050511 6.0 5128 4.8 1
019390000000 017830000000 6 51510687001 ST-LAURENT (3555 PITFIELD), QC 453012 0734517 38.6 133.5 29 30 0 CIJ235 3 A 514796313 *R* 090002477 SOCIETE TELE-MOBIL FX CV VDJ467 324 20M0D7WET 20040310 3.7 2424 0.0 1
019390000000 017830000000 6 51510686001 ST LAURENT (HWY 40), QC 452938 0734427 27.2 38.6 313.5 33 28 0 VDJ467 3 A 514964482 6 090002477 SOCIETE TELE-MOBIL FX CP CIJ235 324 20M0D7WET 20040310 3.4 - 8.0 5155 0.0 1

Alright I see F*rd has some freqs on it, but I don't see anything listed as "Surete de Quebec" like I should. But St.Albans Vermont has a Montreal transmitter? Huh? ops: Basically I can't make heads or tails about anything here...

So what kind of scanner should I go for? Analog? Digital? I want digital but what kind of prices are they likely to stay at for the time being? Do I need to program specific frequencies into the unit? Can I also pull in CB channel 19 or should I install that 40-channel CB that is under my desk?

LiQuiDz what is your experience?

Any good links for me to find out anything?

[jimbonzzz]

If I was you, I would get a digital scanner. I believe that Montreal already uses some APCO25 digital radio (I know that a lot of Ontario does). But if you're not sure, try out a cheap analog scanner for a while to see if you like it.

Some of the radios, such as the Pro96, can come with some frequencies already programmed. But usually people program them with their own stuff via computer interface or by hand.

As far as finding frequencies and other information, you can use the published governent lists as a good starting point, but in my experience usually the best sources of info come from websites dedicated to scanning in your specific region. Other scanner enthusiasts will have listened to the frequencies extensively, and they determine what they are really used for instead of the generic descriptions in the government lists, then publish them on their website. Some people do this all the time as a hobby...

A lot of scanners will be able to receive CB too. Sometimes this provides adequate performance, other times the performance is lacking, depending on the unit and the antenna being used. Most of the other things you will be listening to are VHF/UHF.

Jim

[SmaartAasSaabr]

Thanks.

When I saw this link in Google I thought I had found the holy grail of freq's

http://www3.sympatico.ca/maplo/TABECUQ.HTM

:x

[LiQuiDz]

I use an Analog scanner "Uniden Bearcat BC235XLT" The Montreal "SPVM" are on both Analog/Digital the "SQ" still use analog

go check this site (Section 8 of the TXT):
http://mhmag.free.fr/zine/pyrofreak/pyrofreak10.txt

FREQUENCE DE LA SQ

F1: 166.800MHz
F2: 166.500MHz
F3: 167.040MHz
F4: 166.620MHz
F5: 167.010MHz
F6: 166.740MHz
F7: 167.340MHz
F8: 166.680 MHz
F9: 166.830 MHz
F10: 166.650 MHz
F11: 166.635 MHz
F16: 152.510 MHz
F17: 152.525 MHz
F18: 152.540 MHz
F20: 154.220 MHz
F21: 154.680 MHz
F23: 154.740 MHz
F25: 153.920 MHz

I never really listen to SQ, only my Local police.. or sometime I listen to Downtown montreal (lots of action)

[LiQuiDz]

oh yeah I got an account on http://www.nationalradiodata.com/ if you need anything

[LiQuiDz]

aight here some more...

if you can afford a DIGITAL one get one, if not get a cheap one until you can, ANALOG Still offer good stuff on it

Here some tip finding frequency for police:
Most city governments do not list their local police, sheriff or fire with the FCC under such names. They are typically listed as "City of", "County of", "State of" or a combination of both. For example, "Atlanta, City of", "Portland, city", "Denver, city and county of", "Florida, state of"
*from http://www.nationalradiodata.com *

I don't recommand you to get a scanner if you only use it for speed trap
scanning can be alot of fun, not only police, there is a good HAM station around Montreal.

My scanner doesn;t cover the CB Band if you don't plain on talking to cb, a scanner with those band should be fine, I am considering to get a CB installed in my car for road trip ( I travel alot and in long distance)


Info: how to read:

011940000000 014240000000 6 07038982001 MAGOG (3MAA), PQ 451600 0720800 41.7 217.8 67 7 0 3 B 514557917 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO361 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601

you actualy only need the first #
Ie; 011940000000 turn into 119.400Mhz

im more detail:
this: 011940000000 014240000000 6 07038982001 MAGOG (3MAA), PQ 451600 0720800 41.7 217.8 67 7 0 3 B 514557917 *R* 150000030 FORD MOTOR COMPANY TC CP VO361 202 308KG7WDT 1M30G7WDT 19950601
turn into
(FCC)
TX Frequency: 011940000000 (119.400Mhz)
RX Frequency: 014240000000 (142,400Mhz)
Licensee Name : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Call Sign : VO361
Station Location : MAGOG (3MAA), PQ
Lat : 451600
Long : 0720800
ERP :?
Dist. Office : ?
Station Class : TC CP
Date Assigned : 19950601 (1995/06/01)

I will try to post a txt online with all freq for QC