i noticed on XR8GUY's link that the site says that uniden will be releasing DIGITAL scanners to accomodate for the new system the emergency services are going to use. does anyone here (especially RICHAD) know anything about these and how much they will cost? will thye come out in handheld form right off the mark and will they get all frequencies including the current system which is now in use?
also RICHAD, if possible could fordforums.com.au members get the full 16kbps feed instead of the 9kbps?
just a thought.

Try using Internet Explorer, it did that when i used Firefox.

ok the frequency that i use for the scanner feed is:

468.375

Which includes Campbelltown, Liverpool, MacFields, Camden and Bowral

Thanks for that mate, does that include egalvale HW/P as well or are they on another channel.


Do you know anything about the new digittal system their going to.

hehe let me just answer this first - i can answer your other question in more details later

- but on a side note, i have heard that police frequencies will be encoded so even if you have a digital scanner, you may not listen to those broadcast. Also uniden has no immediate plans to bring out digital scanners in OZ -


We currently have a bandwidth limitation of 6 gb a month. The 9 kbps stream will bring us dangerously close to that limit and that is only uploads. You have to remember that you download while you upload.

So for the time being, i would have to say no - just imagine other communities having the feeling that they are being treated unfairly.

Richad

Eagle Vale is within the Campbelltown district. I think somebody here will be writing up some short article about the switch to digital soon - but i sure will be out of a "job" when that switch occurs.

So it's not going to be possible to listen to the new digital system, unless your got some top $$$ gear on hand . Whcih would them make it illegal to listen tos seeing as it's encrypted, then again it's not illegal to hack sat foxtel but if you hack a live feed your in big shit if you get caught. Wonder if it'll work on the same princaple

Hey on the link i posted it calls it "Scannsw Sydney Online Digital scanner, they wouldnt be using the digital scanners would they, the only prob with this one is it keeps changing the streams

Yeh thats what I meant. You're listening to some interesting call on one stream and then it changes :tomato:

Police streaming is now online 1 day ahead of schedule.

Enjoy listening

Richad

Cool, good stuff mate. Thanks for the headsup... :wink_2:

You could also go to scanACT

This is the emergency services scanner

Hi everyone.

Just thought I would post a little update. I just designed a new website and with that change, I am planning to get digital Police traffic for the Sydney area. Details are still being worked out but its looking good.

You can listen to analog police traffic now:

Click the following link to connect:
Windows Media Player

Requirements:

You will need Windows Media Player 9 or 10 to connect to the stream (winamp available on the website).

If you need support, please contact me directly on my website @ www.scanneraustralia.com

Availability:

Monday: 16:00 - 02:00
Tuesday: 16:00 - 02:00
Wednesday: 16:00 - 02:00
Thursday: 16:00 - 02:00
Friday: 20:00 - 6:00
Saturday: 20:00 - 6:00
Sunday: 18:00 - 12:00

Hope you will enjoy our service.

Richad

You got one for Melbourne

meh i gave up on the site. i log in and it accepts it and then it says im not registered so i cant post in some sections or some crap like that.
i have a scanner now anyway so it doesnt matter.

You should have emailed me asking for help. I answer every email I am getting. How can I fix a problem if I dont know about it?

Well, i just clicked on the link in your last post Richad, and its working fine. Cheers.

its ok. wasnt really phased anyway about it. most of what i needed to know i could read on your site and the rest of the web anyway. oh i ended up getting a Uniden BC246T as well (obviously a U.S model). works really good. know where i could get a better aeriel for it?

Well the next time, let me know if something doesnt work and i get around to fixing it :)

You can get a good external antenna from your nearest dicksmith or tandy store. I am using a 1.5 meter external and it works nicely.

im actually looking for something that goes on the scanner as i use it away from home too.

OK you got a link for Melbourne :1syellow1

I use this one with no problems...

http://scannsw.aesvn.org/online.asx

Yes we will soon. Its just a matter of time before it is released to the general public. I keep you posted.

Thanks ...... Your the man

The best handheld antennas can be purchased from dicksmith too.

check www.mobileone.com.au

I found the mobileone antennas best of everything I tried.

yea sounds also i listen to it everynow and them. Hehe any chance of gettin one in queensland :P lol

not gonna read 3 pages, but i used to listen to these things all the time....but couldnt find melbourne 1's

anyone that has melbourne 1's let me know please....would be way more interesting when you know where they are talking about etc...

is that only for ACT?

I WANT MELBOURNE!!!!!!! :jab:

Be patient. I know somebody that is working on Queensland police scanner as we speak.

I keep you updated.