OZSCAN

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Creating a Favorite to Monitor the NSW/SA GRN and the VIC RMR and MMR Network.

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Start by finding the active control channel/s in your area. Write them down for reference.

You can find them via these links or via a custom search in your area.

 

NSW - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1IOWQNvnJ_jeDEcaahhGW7x0EZmINDqJF&usp=sharing

 

SA - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1ZcOrp8cKZ-LLK5QdjvDn1fwXDNdFSJ9x&usp=sharing

 

VIC RMR - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1opN04-n8qv6rHpe9ilu_AEiU9E_utJna&usp=sharing

 

MMR Network - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=13l6DD1JHoWsQe3WyHtL_SnhYIRepTWwX&usp=sharing

 

The RMR 160 MHz uses the same set up as the NSW/SA and MMR – no changes are required at step 6.

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1. Push MENU Pad.

2. Scroll down the screen using the volume dial and highlight Manage Favorites. – Push E.Yes

3. New Favorites List will be highlighted. Push E.Yes

4. Review Edit System will be highlighted – Push E.Yes

Processing, please wait will appear.

5. New System will be highlighted. Push E.Yes

6. P25 trunk will be highlighted – Push E.Yes

7. Confirm? Yes = “E” no =”.” - Push E. Yes

 

Edit Name will be highlighted.

 

8. Scroll down to Edit Site and Push E. Yes

9. New Site will be highlighted – Push E.Yes

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10. Scroll down and select Set Frequencies. Push E.Yes

11. New Frequency will be highlighted. Push E.Yes

12. Type in the control channel you have using the keypad numbers.

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For example, this may be 413.1875

(This is where you would enter your own Control Channel you found – generally you only need to enter ONE frequency for your immediate area/location.

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Use the .NO/Pri button to enter the decimal point.

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13. Type in 413.1875 and then push the E. Yes button

(413.1875 is an example ONLY, enter your own at this point).

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Edit Frequency will be highlighted and the first frequency you entered will be displayed at the top of the screen.

If you wish to enter another frequency – skip to step 15.

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If you wish to only enter the ONE frequency that is relevant to your area, proceed to step 14.

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14. If your happy to have only entered the ONE frequency that is relevant to your area, the top of the screen will show the frequency and Edit Frequency will be highlighted.

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Push Menu.

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The screen will skip back to the Select frequency menu.

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Push Menu again to go back to the Site Menu screen.

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Now skip to step 23 if your NOT entering a second frequency.

 

15. How to enter a second frequency.

Sometimes you may find yourself on the fringe or border of a second site that also has a Control Channel that you can receive in your location.

Once you have entered the first frequency you can add in additional Control Channel frequencies to the same site.

 

Once you have entered the first frequency and followed all the instructions up to step 13 – you will see the first frequency entered at the top of the screen and Edit frequency will be highlighted.

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To enter a second frequency – scroll down the screen and highlight New Frequency and Push E.Yes

 

17. Type in your second frequency. Once completed – Push E.Yes

18. The frequency you entered will now be displayed at the top of the screen and New Frequency will be highlighted.

19. If you wish to enter more frequencies – you can repeat the process again.

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20. Once you have entered all your frequencies you can then push the Menu button.

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This will then take you back to the Select Frequency Menu. You should see all the entered frequencies and the last one entered will be highlighted.

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21. Push Menu again to return to the Site Menu screen – Set Frequencies will be highlighted.

22. Push the Menu again to return to the Select Site Menu.

 

23. Push the Menu pad once more to go to the System Menu.

Edit Site will be highlighted.

 

24. Scroll up one step to select Edit System option and Push E.Yes

 

You should now be in the Edit Sys Option menu.

 

Set System Quick Key will be highlighted.

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25. Scroll to ID Search and Push E. Yes

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ID Search Menu screen will display OFF by default. 

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26. Scroll up to select ON and push the Eyes button. 

Screen will return to the Edit Sys option Menu.

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ID Search will be highlighted again.

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27. Push Menu Pad once to return to the System Menu screen.

Edit Sys option will be highlighted.

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28. Push Menu pad again.

Select System Menu will appear. (New Systems by default will show SYSTEM 0)

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29. Push Menu again to go back to the FAVORITES Menu

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Review Edit System will be highlighted.

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30. Scroll to FL Quick Key and Push E.Yes

Set FL (Favorites List) Quick Key menu will appear.

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The screen will display a series of numbers in sequential order on the left-hand side.

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31. Using the volume dial – scroll down the screen and highlight number 50.

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We are using 50 for an example only. You can choose your own number but make sure it does not conflict with the quick key of another Favorite or you will get an error message. (Quick Key in Use. Select Another)

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YOU MUST select a Favorite Quick key number, or the Scanner will Scan this new Favorite by default.

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Giving the Favorite a Quick Key will enable you to turn it on or off via the keypad.

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32. Scroll down the screen until 50 appears then highlight it and Push E.Yes

Set FL Quick Key will be highlighted again.

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You can now push the SYSTEM button and the Scanner will start scanning the Favorite that you just created.

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On the USDS100 the System button is the far-left button directly under the screen, above the 1SRCH1 button.

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To turn the Favorite  OFF – push 5 then 0 then E.Yes. (Or the allocated number you created)

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Repeat the process to turn it back on.

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This is a very basic set up for quickly getting on the GRN. There are several options that have been skipped over, including naming the Favorite and Site.

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You can modify the settings in the menu to change the system and site names by reading the instruction manual.

The Scanner should now be saying ID Searching on the screen.

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If in an active area – you should hear voice activity within a few seconds to minutes. If you see random numbers on the screen but no voice – this is an encrypted Talk Group.

 

If operating correctly you will see a NAC Code flashing above the Control Channel to the bottom right of the screen.

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A good strong signal will be represented by a small signal meter at the top of the screen.

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If you are receiving a good signal the indicator should show around 5 bars of signal strength.

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If you feel the signal is weak – check your surroundings, step outside – move to a different area away from steel structures like a shed, or other areas that may present strong electrical interference. Try using a different or external antenna or move to higher ground.

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While most areas are well covered – you could also be in a fringe area where there is a weak signal.

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Can’t hear anything but signal is strong?

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Unlike a normal AM/FM radio – Government Radio networks don’t broadcast 24/7 so you may have to be patient until there is some activity.

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Also be aware that in some areas there may be limited activity as not all radio transmissions are sent through all sites. What you can hear from one site – may not be heard from another just 20kms up the road, even with excellent reception to that site.

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If you cannot see anything – you may have entered the wrong control channels for your area or not in a reception area at all.

If there are no signal bars the scanner – this generally means, it is not receiving a signal.

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Check your settings again and re-trace your steps.

Still having issues. E-mail your question to ozscan@outlook.com