Category : Science and Education
Archive   : SCAN_41A.ZIP
Filename : SCANNER.DOC

SCANNER by: Richard D. Cox
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SCANNER is an icon driven program to aid in locating specific frequencies
and various topics accessible on scanners and multiband radios.

The arrow keys move to highlight the different icons. A 'RETURN/ENTER'
activates your choice and displays the appropriate information. Only a few
of the icon require explanation.

The Question Mark allows you to enter either a frequency or topic not
covered on the icons.
For example: if you wish to search for security, shopping facilities, or
state operated topics, you could enter SECURITY, SHOP, or STATE.

The Question Mark 2 is similiar, but adds a more selctive touch. It permits
the searching for data conforming to two different masks.
For example: their are numerous police frequencies. It would still be a
task to manually search through all of them for a desired information.

Question Mark 2 a this selectivity. The first topic could be POLICE, while
the second topic could be HERNDON. Only those items matching BOTH Police
and Herndon would be displayed.

SCANNER can optionally be run with the /b option. This prints the output in
black & white, and also allows for redirection. Per DOS specifications,
the > redirects output to the device that follows. >> will append the output
to the end of an existing file.

Examples:

SCANNER /B > LIST.TXT
SCANNER /B >> LIST.TXT
SCANNER /B > PRN

Even though it is sometimes difficult to locate new active frequencies and
users, it is more difficult to determine when old frequencies are being
discarded. Therfore, as of Dec. 1, 1990 I am marking known active frequencies
with the symbol "*". After a period of time, I will remove the obsolete
frequencies from my list.

SCANNER is provided free of charge. However, no alteration/modification is
allowed except for the frequency list - SCANNER.TXT. Nor can any charge be
collected for its distribution. The program, data, and all related data is
NOT guarenteed to be correct, complete, or even operational on all equipment.

Happy 'putering.


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10 CODES
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10-0 Caution
10-1 Unable to copy. Change location
10-2 Signal good
10-3 Stop transmitting
10-4 Acknowledgement (OK)
10-5 Relay
10-6 Busy. Stand by unless urgent
10-7 Out of service
10-8 In service
10-9 Repeat
10-10 Fight in progress
10-11 Dog case
10-12 Stand by (stop)
10-13 Weather (road report)
10-14 Prowler report
10-15 Civil distrubance
10-16 Domesttric problem
10-17 Meet complaintant
10-18 Complete assingment quickly
10-19 Return to ..
10-20 Location
10-21 Call by telephone
10-22 Disreguard
10-23 Arrived at scene
10-24 Assignment completed
10-25 Report in person (meet)
10-26 Detainning subject, expedite
10-27 Driver's licence information
10-28 Vehicle registration information
10-29 Check for wanted
10-30 Illegal use of radio
10-31 Crime in progress
10-32 Man with gun
10-33 Emergency
10-34 Riot
10-35 Majot crime alert
10-36 Correct time
10-37 Investigate suspicious vehicle
10-38 Stopping suspicious vehicle
10-39 Urgent. Use lights and siren
10-40 Silent run. No lights or siren
10-41 Beginning tour of duty
10-42 Ending tour of duty
10-43 Information
10-44 Request permission to leave patrol
10-45 Animal carcass at..
10-46 Assist motorist
10-47 Emergency road repairs needed
10-48 Traffic standard need repair
10-49 Traffic light out at ..
10-50 Accident (F-fatal, PI-personal injury, PD-property damage)
10-51 Wrecker needed
10-52 Ambulance needed
10-53 Road blocked at ..
10-54 Livestock on highway
10-55 Intoxicated driver
10-56 Intoxicated pedestrian
10-57 Hit and run (F, PI, PD)
10-58 Direct traffic
10-59 Convoy or escort
10-60 Squad in vicinity
10-61 Personnel in area
10-62 Reply to message
10-63 Prepare to make written copy
10-64 Messasge for local delivery
10-65 Net message assignment
10-66 Message cancellation
10-67 Clear for net message
10-68 Dispatch information
10-69 Message received
10-70 Fire alarm
10-71 Advice nature of fire
10-72 Report progress on fire
10-73 Smoke report
10-74 Negative
10-75 In contact with
10-76 Enroute
10-77 Estimated time of arrival
10-78 Need assistance
10-79 Notify coroner
10-80 Chase in progress
10-81 Breatherlizer report
10-82 Reserve lodging
10-83 Work school crossing at ..
10-84 If meeting, advice ..
10-85 Delayed due to ..
10-86 Officer/operator on duty
10-87 Pickup/distribute checks
10-88 Advise present telephone number
10-89 Bomb threat
10-90 Bank akarm at ..
10-91 Pick up subject/prisoner
10-92 Improperly parked vehicle
10-93 Blockade
10-94 Drag racing
10-95 Prisoner/subject in custody
10-96 Mental subject
10-97 Check signal
10-98 Prison/jail break
10-99 Records indicate wanted or stolden


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ABBREVIATIONS
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AF Air Force
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATF Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service
B&E breaking and entering
BWI Baltimore/Washington International Airport
CAP Civil Air Partol
CIA Centeral Intelligence Agency
CID ? Centeral Investigation Division
DEA Drug Enforcement Agency
DMV Department of Motor Vehicles
DOA dead on arrival
DOT Department of Transportation
DUI driving under influence
DWI driving while intoxicated
EPA Enviromental Protection Agency
ETA estimated time of arrival
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FBI Federal Bureau of Investigations
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
GSA General Services Administration
HAM amatuer radio
HEW Health, Education and Welfare
IRS Internal Revenue Service
MARS Military Affiliate Radio System
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NCIC National Crime Investigation Center
NIH
NOAA
NORAD
PDA property damage accident
PIA personal injury accident
RTTY radio teletype
USAF United States Air Force
USCG United States Coast Guard
USDT United States Department of Transportation
USN United States Navy
V.A. Veterans Administration
VCIN Vehicle Crime Investigation Network