If you own a HomePatrol series scanner (the Uniden-Bearcat 436HP, 536HP, HomePatrol II, SDS Series), we can also help. Just download, fill out the Uniden Programming Order Form and ship your scanner to us. Otherwise the Uniden Scanner Programming Service can help! We can program your new scanner with the public safety agencies in your community and county and, if you wish, outlying areas as well. We cover the basics of simulcast distortion & how it relates to police scanners.Would you like your TrunkTracker series scanner professionally programmed specifically for your area? If you purchased your scanner from a dealer who specializes in radio sales, please check with them to see if they offer a programming service. Have an update? Great! Email Us: Deep Dive Into Simulcast Distortion If you reside in Delaware, Connecticut, or Rhode Island, you're one of the lucky ducks who knows for sure - you ARE affected by simulcast.īelow are some areas* where simulcast distortion is present. We had our people contact simulcast's people. That being said, as a rule of thumb most large cities and their metro areas use simulcast. This is what you really wanna know, right? Short Versionīecause the use of simulcast distortion in radio is a decision made by local government, there is no way to know for certain if your area uses simulcast without looking it up (for us to research for you, fill out this form). There are three models we carry that can handle simulcast distortion. Best Simulcast Distortion Police Scanners If you continue to experience issues, then your area either went encrypted or switched to simulcast towers and the only way to combat simulcast distortion is a new scanner that can handle simulcast. These are the immediate troubleshooting steps.
Meaning you can only hear parts of conversations (or none at all). However, if these signals are not broadcasted at the exact same time with surgical precision, they can, and will cause interference with your scanner. This is meant to combat reception issues in areas that are widely spread out or highly congested. Simulcast is a technique in which multiple towers, in different locations, will send out the same signal on identical frequencies at the same time. "Simulcast refers to the process of transmitting the same signal from different tower locations over the same frequency at the same time." Short Version