Welcome 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.
Scanner School - Everything you wanted to know about the Scanner Radio Hobby
Claim This Podcastby Phil Lichtenberger
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366 episodes
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Welcome 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.
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Recent Episodes
July 14, 2026
336 - Ask Scanner School v71
Host [Host Name] answers listener questions about DMR talk groups and scanner recommendations in this interview episode.
December 2, 2025
335 - Ask Scanner School v70
<p>Every month I answer your questions on the podcast.</p> <p>If you have a question you would like me to answer, please leave me a voicemail at 516-308-2885 or by visiting <a>www.scannerschool.com/ask</a></p> <p>Questions answered on this week's podcast</p> <ul> <li>SDS100 channel labels & alpha tags</li> <li>BCD436HP SD card error</li> <li>Whistler Group & SDS150 release</li> <li>King County, WA scanner recommendations</li> <li>Brevard County, FL</li> <li>P25 scanner options</li> <li>Sentinel & .NET install concerns</li> <li>Home Patrol 2 not receiving</li> <li>Scanner programming hierarchy</li> <li>996P2 vs 536HP for digital</li> <li>SDS150 or other scanner?</li> <li>Detroit PD reception issues</li> <li>Discone antenna advice</li> <li>Magnetic antenna for CDM1250</li> <li>Paid scanner buying help</li> <li>NYPD trunking/encryption</li> <li>NXDN multi-site scanning</li> </ul> <p>====================================</p> <p>🛒 Links</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>Here are links to the products we mentioned in the podcast. Some of these links may be affiliate links and Scanner School may earn a small commission if you use these links.</p> <p>BuTel Programming Software: <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/butel">https://www.scannerschool.com/butel</a></p> <p>Uniden SDS100: <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/sds100">https://www.scannerschool.com/sds100</a></p> <p>Uniden SDS150: <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/sds150">https://www.scannerschool.com/sds150</a></p> <p>Uniden SDS200: <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/sds200">https://www.scannerschool.com/sds200</a></p> <p>Uniden BCD996P2: <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/bcd996p2">https://www.scannerschool.com/bcd996p2</a></p> <p>Uniden BCD536HP: <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/bcd536hp">https://www.scannerschool.com/bcd536hp</a></p> <p>Diamond Discone Antenna <a href= "https://www.diamondantenna.net">https://www.diamondantenna.net</a></p> <p>Radio McRadioface session: <a href= "https://youtu.be/h5oAqo_49gY?si=3xrJ-AG5xa1XnGFr">https://youtu.be/h5oAqo_49gY?si=3xrJ-AG5xa1XnGFr</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🛒 Check out our new Merch!</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>Squelchy opened his own store selling Scanner School merchandise!</p> <p>Show your love for the Scanner Radio Hobby and Scanner School.</p> <p>Pick up a hat, shirt, bag, or mug and help support Scanner School.</p> <p> </p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/">https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/</a></p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🎙 Join our new Scanner Radio Community</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>Join our FREE Discord server and connect with other Scanner Radio Users!</p> <p>By using Discord, a free, multi-platform community portal, you can now be part of the Scanner Radio Discussion!</p> <p>Chat real time, share photos, ask questions, and give feedback to others in chat.</p> <p> </p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/discord">https://www.scannerschool.com/discord</a></p> <p> </p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🎓 Check out our online courses</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>Our free Software Defined Radio course will have you up and running with a SDR in a weekend.</p> <p>Upgrade to our Advanced Course, and learn how to setup SDR Software like a pro.</p> <p> </p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://www.courses.scannerschool.com/">https://www.courses.scannerschool.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>====================================</p> <p>⚠️ I want to answer your questions</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question.</p> <p>If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question:</p> <p>📞 516-308-2885</p> <p> </p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/ask">https://www.scannerschool.com/ask</a></p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🏆 Thank you Patreon Supporters</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters.</p> <p>Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month.</p> <p>Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break.</p> <p>Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs.</p> <p> </p> <p>🔗 Join our Patreon program at <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon">https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon</a></p> <p> </p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🎥 Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube">https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube</a></p> <p> </p> <p>====================================</p> <p>➡️ Follow Scanner School on Social Media</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>▶︎ Twitter - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter">https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter</a></p> <p>▶︎ Facebook Page - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook">https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook</a></p> <p>▶︎ Facebook Community - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo...">https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo...</a></p> <p>▶︎ Instagram - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram">https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram</a></p> <p>▶︎ TikTok - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok">https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok</a></p> <p> </p> <p>====================================</p> <p>All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/session335">https://www.scannerschool.com/session335</a></p> <p> </p> <p>#podcast</p>
November 25, 2025
334 - Radio Waves and Rescue Missions: How Scanners and Radios Aid in Disaster Recovery
<p dir="ltr">Phil sits down with Justin Kistner, a lifelong radio enthusiast and experienced storm chaser.</p> <p dir="ltr">Discover Justin's journey from his first analog Bearcat scanner in the mid-90s to navigating the complexities of today's advanced digital systems.</p> <p dir="ltr">Whether you are curious about the evolution of the hobby or looking for practical advice on monitoring public safety communications, this conversation bridges the gap between the nostalgic days of analog and the cutting-edge reality of modern scanning.</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🛒 Check out our new Merch!</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>Squelchy opened his own store selling Scanner School merchandise!</p> <p>Show your love for the Scanner Radio Hobby and Scanner School.</p> <p>Pick up a hat, shirt, bag, or mug and help support Scanner School.</p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/">https://scannerschool.myspreadshop.com/</a></p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🎙 Join our new Scanner Radio Community</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>Join our FREE Discord server and connect with other Scanner Radio Users!</p> <p>By using Discord, a free, multi-platform community portal, you can now be part of the Scanner Radio Discussion!</p> <p>Chat real time, share photos, ask questions, and give feedback to other's in chat.</p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/discord">https://www.scannerschool.com/discord</a></p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🎓 Check out our online courses</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>Our free Software Defined Radio course will have you up and running with a SDR in a weekend.</p> <p>Upgrade to our Advanced Course, and learn how to setup SDR Software like a pro.</p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://www.courses.scannerschool.com/">https://www.courses.scannerschool.com</a></p> <p>====================================</p> <p>⚠️ I want to answer your questions</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>I am always looking to answer your scanner radio question.</p> <p>If you have a question you'd like answered, please leave me a voicemail with your question:</p> <p>📞 516-308-2885</p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/ask">https://www.scannerschool.com/ask</a></p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🏆 Thank you Patreon Supporters</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>Thank you to all monthly Patreon Supporters.</p> <p>Supporting the podcast can be done for as little as $1 per month.</p> <p>Supporters at the $3 and $5 level will receive the podcast without the middle commercial break.</p> <p>Supporters at the $5 level not only receive the podcast early, but they also get access to discount codes, monthly zoom meetings, and Squelchy sticker packs.</p> <p>🔗 Join our Patreon program at <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon">https://www.scannerschool.com/patreon</a></p> <p>====================================</p> <p>🎥 Subscribe to our growing YouTube Channel</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>2024 will be the year of Video for Scanner School Be ready for the upcoming videos by subscribing now to our YouTube channel</p> <p>🔗 <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube">https://www.scannerschool.com/youtube</a></p> <p>====================================</p> <p>➡️ Follow Scanner School on Social Media</p> <p>====================================</p> <p>▶︎ Twitter - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter">https://www.scannerschool.com/twitter</a></p> <p>▶︎ Facebook Page - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook">https://www.scannerschool.com/facebook</a></p> <p>▶︎ Facebook Community - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo...">https://www.scannerschool.com/faceboo...</a></p> <p>▶︎ Instagram - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram">https://www.scannerschool.com/instagram</a></p> <p>▶︎ TikTok - <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok">https://www.scannerschool.com/tiktok</a></p> <p>====================================</p> <p>All session notes with links to the items we talked about can be found on our website at <a href= "https://www.scannerschool.com/session334">https://www.scannerschool.com/session334</a></p> <p>#podcast</p>
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