Railfanning with Uniden's BC125AT Scanner

I get lots of questions about radio scanners and which is the best for the beginning railfan. Here's a great combo. The Uniden BC125AT and Diamond RH77CA antenna. I own and use this rig myself.
Here are the links I mentioned in the video:
www.radiorefer...
www.amazon.com...
The mag mount I Use:
www.theantenna....
And here's the 1/4 wave whip:
www.theantenna...

[@davidkalbacker6033]

Haha the last honest man - no paid ads. Thank you very much

[@JawTooth]

I am a licensed ham radio operator also, since the mid 80s. I use the EOT frequency all the time when I am in the country away from train yards and it really helps on lines where the train doesn't call out the signals. The beginning of train device is 5 megahertz higher than the EOT frequency but it puts out a weaker signal. If you have been by the tracks for a while and all of a sudden you hear the EOT frequency start chirping, it is a good indication that a train is approaching. When the signal gets stronger, I lock it out so that it doesn't interfere with my video or with me listening to the train crew. It is national frequency and I have seen it in use on the Class Ones and the smaller railroads. I have used these frequencies for years but you are the first person other than me who I have ever seen talk about using them to railfan. They are very, very helpful to use but I just stick with the EOT frequency. ( 452.9375 or if your scanner won't accept all of those digits just program in 452.940 )

[@the_emt_gamer]

Super glad I came across this! Thanks for the info! I tried it out on my scanner (Baofeng UV-82) and it worked just fine.

[@Orlando_Rails]

Thanks Jaw tooth

[@railfanningthesoutheast8318]

hello jaw tooth

[@dannyjohnson3335]

I need help with my uniden bc125 radio

[@SignalMan9292]

Thanks so much for the info about the 6 digit thing. I have the BC75XLT and I was confused on how to do the 7 digit frequency’s. Apparently when I type in the 452.940 it automatically creates a mini 50 at the end and changes 40 to 37. And as I’m typing this I hear chirping.

[@meme-xn6wr]

Dang it Danny, you are the best darn KZbinr for trains and radios I have seen. Nice, good manners on videos (not talking while train is approaching, and informational. Your content never ceases to raise the bar, and I will certainly remain a subscriber. Thank you very much.

[@bigreed67]

Bought my Uniden BC125AT via the endorsement from this video. I've had it for about three years now and have been very happy with it! Thank you for the recommendation!

[@ChrisHall]

Fathers Day surprise. My wife got me a Uniden BC125AT, Diamond RH77CA antenna, and the mag mount and whip. When I asked her where she found the information needed to purchase all of this she said, "I Google and found this guy on KZbin." I'm a big fan, Danny. Thank you for the great videos that even a non-railfan, like my wife, can understand and enjoy. :)

[@BigCountry1985]

Just got my Uniden BC125AT. Going to get the antenna you showed. Been railfanning since I was a kid with my Father. He was the scanner buff. Have not heard anything yet, here on the CSX RF&P line.

[@jerrysinclair3771]

Danny, thanks for the shout out for us Ham Radio Ops. 73 de WA4CIF. Great video by the way and chocked full of useful info.

[@waltsnyder886]

yes very nice de n2wjr

[@jim874]

de WA8SDF

[@davidcantrell7192]

DE WH6DSN

[@NipkowDisk]

+1 DE N7LTH

[@jerrysinclair3771]

@@NipkowDisk dito

[@waynereid5405]

I have been using the EOT trick for years. Has helped me catch trains I may have missed.

[@ryanwoods5610]

Wayne Reid what’s the frequency for it?

[@VArailfan89]

@@ryanwoods5610 452.9375 and 457.9375 I believe.

[@railfangraham4182]

Class J Video Productions correct

[@supremerailfan]

Does it work for NS too?

[@railfangraham4182]

Supreme Railfan yup :)

[@cjctucson7683]

Great video. I got this model Uniden for listening in to air traffic control chatter. But, I am a big rail fan also, just never got to the point of trying to listen in on them. Now I will. Thanks.

[@m0ssy23]

This video has set me on a journey. I got my BC125AT knowing nothing of this subject. While I got my scanner for plane spotting, I stumbled here and immediately upped my game with the advice about antenna’s. Now you have me tracking trains in my local town and looking forward to your videos. Thanks Danny! 👋

[@Gizmologist1]

Asa scanner user for first responder transmission, I STRONGLY suggest you place a small double layer sheet of Saran wrap or similar material between the magnet base and the painted surface of your vehicle. This will brevent surface grit from scrtatching the painted surface and will NOT lessen the magnetic flux holding the antenna solidly to the roof top of the vehicle.

[@Gizmologist1]

@Thomas Taylor Because most folks do not want a hole drilled in the roof as it can lessen the resale price or can also leak. I have NEVER had a mag mount come loose. When I ran CB I had a big Dodge van that I didn't really worry abour,. I had a 102" fiberglass whip mount on the rear just below the roof rain gutter. I rant no heaters and was able to easily talk from Glendal in SoCal clear across Arizona.

[@familytraditiontransportat7951]

Wax paper works well, so does parchment paper. Frequent removal/cleaning also works as well. :)

[@jonathansims254]

After sitting in the sun for a couple of hours, the plastic wrap adhered in a few places to the sides of the mount. I'm now using a very thin rag.

[@kevinmorley6300]

@@familytraditiontransportat7951 Never thought of parchment paper. ? Good idea.

[@trainmandavid8408]

I just noticed that with my car roof. I’ll try that next time I go out with it.

[@DaytonDistrictRailfan]

I just got this rig ordered, and it was just below an even $140, for those who are wanting a relatively exact answer. Also, thanks, Danny!

[@randallstewart175]

I am reminded of a past where I used to chase steam engines with a rail fan freak friend of mine. Truly a different class of folks. He had one of the top line scanners - his treasure - to keep track of what was going on, particularly with the problems and delays steam engines enjoy. We set up to shoot a nice photo of a steam train from a hill overlooking the south end of Lake Shasta, and got out shots. However, we had to plow through heavy brush, and his scanner was swept away somewhere in the process. Never found it. He was more upset for lack of info updates than for loss of hundreds of bucks worth of equipment.

[@throttletherapy9998]

That was a lot of great info , I have a hard time finding rail fans down here in southeast Louisiana. This is BNSF territory and is also a main line for the sunset limited. I may have to wait for hours and still not see anything. I had a scanner in the early 90`s but I couldn't find any information on railroad channels, so this will be a great help. Thank you for the info and your great narration and videos, have a blessed day

[@projectwes4573]

Thanks for the great info and I must say you have the perfect voice for narrating 👍👍

[@rockercover]

Loads of features with the Uniden’s. Good video post, thanks.

[@tomy6917]

Hello Danny, I had purchased the magnetic mount (G8bi) & the antenna (QW152) from The Antenna Farm - great people to deal with! This was a Christmas gift for a friend who follows CSX in Michigan. He loves it & its great range! He was using the RH77CA which definitely was an improvement for listening to the railroad frequencies, but, as you had stated here, the external magnetic mount made a world of difference! On a recent field test, he had picked up a CSX radio call from 14 miles out with his BC125AT scanner using the magnetic mount antenna. He'll be making more field trips to see how far it can go. Happy New Year to you, Danny!

[@bryanthunderfootporter4436]

The RH77CA antenna is awesome!!! What used to be stuttering garble is now so clear, people are stepping on each other! (Paired with my BC125AT) Thanks a bunch, Danny! 👍🏻

[@MichiganRailfanProductions]

Did you need an adapter for it to fit the uniden scanners?

[@bryanporter7545]

@FostoriaDistrictRailfan Nope! Just unscrew (quarter twist) the stock one and screw this right on! That simple!

[@MichiganRailfanProductions]

@ ok got it thanks for the feedback appreciate it!

[@jimn8dod]

Thanks Danny, I am a long time ham radio operator just getting started into rail-fanning and your videos are a big help, I appreciate your time, Jim N8DOD Warren Ohio

[@ekimp252]

It’s always a good day when I get notified that you’ve put up a new video, when it’s about scanners and antennas it’s a great day!

[@LookOutForTheTrain]

lol the basic of all railfan scanners. Great video Danny, thanks for the handy info. The railfan community appreciates it!

[@cg7494]

Danny, this was a fantastic video and exactly what I've been waiting to see. I've been a fan of your videos for years and I'm constantly amazed at all the knowledge you have on each train you film. You have a voice for narration as well. It wouldn't surprise me if you've done some voiceover work for commercials a time or two. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching from the high iron. Cheers.

[@SignalMan9292]

I highly recommend either the BC125AT or the BC75XLT. Both have great features with the 75 being cheaper but not having a way to name saved frequencies. They both have a way to listen to 000.0000 frequencies. Although the 75s way is odd. They both are great scanners. And the Diamond RH77CA Antenna works for both units. And yes the EOTD works on both units. For the 75 you must enter 452.937 and then press 5. It will make a mini 50 which is the 75s way of making 452.9375. The zero has no meaning. And I have tested it and it works. I heard freight train chirps from a UP freight in my town

[@Mommomkeller]

Awesome! I just got my BC125AT the other day, and I just ordered the antenna set up for my car based on the video! Thanks!

[@budharriss1416]

Danny I was pleased to note that you are really a red-blooded rail fan who knows what the "first time" can and does mean. I am completely dependent on your videos and don't own any hand-held radios, but I really enjoy your work. I am a native Florida citizen, and have learned a lot about my home state just by watching your excellent videos. I worked for the FEC for about six years after my military career was over and enjoyed every minute. Keep on, keepin' on

[@Outandaboutwithpoggy]

Having been a UK licensed Ham since 1993 and also an owner of the scanner you are reviewing I think your review is one of the best i have ever seen, clear, informative and very easy to understand, clear audio, cheers Mike G7POG

[@Mrruneight]

Did as you said Danny and purchased these antennas and WOW! What a game changer! You've taken what so many have made sound like rocket science and made it understandable for the rest of us.Thank You Danny!

[@CrepitusRex]

You da man! Seriously. You sir are the man!

[@wiseolesage]

Love all this information on railroad scanner. I uses BC345CRS as my scanner it covers roughly 20-25 miles of our local railroad route from Kelly, Ky to North Pembroke on the CSX lines. I can also get our closes Amtrak Line which is 90-95 miles to the west in Fulton, Ky to almost NewBern-Dyersburg, Tenn. We also have other shortline railroad west north and east of Hopkinsville. CSX being the old L&N. Our division runs the Evansville, Indiana to Nashville, Tennessee route from years back north and south. On certain days can hear the Nashville dispatch and have heard the Evansville switch yard. Some unique features on this line included very tall railbridges, several tunnels, active coal mines, industrials, agricultural, and a military railroad connect to Fort Campbell, Ky at South Caskey connect.

[@wiseolesage]

Hopkinsville DD is 237.8 mm. I think it runs 228 to 245 mm.

[@myttrainboy]

Thank you so much for all the info. My son is 10 and has always been around trains. He is now getting into taking videos like his friends, hence why we started this channel together. He said he wanted a scanner for the holidays but I didn’t know much about them. I’m going to get him one of these scanners and do the suggested upgrades you mentioned and we will both go hit the country roads together. Thank you!

[@oldtown6240]

You are very welcome! It is a pleasure to watch a Distant Signal video. Best of all railfanning ones. Thank you Danny.

[@alloutofsteam7778]

Thank you so much. Got my scanner yesterday and went by a local electronics store and picked up a BNC adapter then stopped at a truck stop and picked up an antenna. Sitting right now at Nickajack lake where i just put all together. Just heard an NS leaving the yard in Chattanooga about 15 miles away. Nice feeling when you realize you just entered a new realm of railfanning!! Thank you again, love your channel and the professionalism you bring the table. You set the bar pretty high and most of us won’t achieve your level but I really enjoy the struggle of trying to get there. Thanks again from Joe at tnsteammemories and alloutofsteam.

[@distantsignal]

Great job! Now...did that truck stop have a VHF antenna? Those places don't usually sell those.

[@alloutofsteam7778]

@@distantsignal They did. Just one that had been there for a long time. Matter of fact they commented on how glad they were to finally be rid of it. Not one to waste an opportunity when I see one, I persuaded them to sell it to me for ten dollars.

[@cdp200442]

I’ve owned a handheld since the 80’s.. I’ve always gotten a Bearcat. They work perfectly and never let me down. The very first barrel conversation I heard was between a conductor and an engineer on a Milwaukee Road way freight doesn’t get any better than that.

[@minchimurakami2258]

You are so eloquent, and I enjoy watching your videos. I am considering of getting a scanner to add one more tool for my rail fanning with my 7 year-old son. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@steveember8972]

Thanks for this valuable nugget - er, chrome-plated SET of nuggets, Danny. As a long-time still-photographer of trains, I've always felt at a real disadvantage in terms of knowing when/if a train might be approaching, whether to hang out another hour or two, etc. Sure, I'd seen others with scanners, but your piece brought it all together and made the whole deal far less "esoteric." I also like your integrity in a world full of (paid) product promoters...and boy, are you ever right about the current plague of "unboxing" videos ;-) It was great to be reminded of the value of a magnetic mount external antenna in terms of being better prepared than simply turning on the scanner when arriving at a shooting spot. Happily, this video popped up just after I'd finished watching your very informative one on defect detectors. Keep 'em coming!

[@lilmanjt]

This is a great scanner. I bought it right before my Big Boy 4014 chase in WY and UT to Salt Lake City. It was great to hear the crew talking to each other and lots of humor with it as I am sure they knew all of us was listening. We knew were they were going to stop and check 4014 and everything that was going on! Money well spent!

[@dhansenmm]

This is an amazing channel. The production value is fantastic. I stumbled upon this trying answer the question “what are those guys doing by the train tracks near my house with drones and cameras?”.well now I not only know but I am looking for my scanner and hoping to get out there. Great job Danny and thank you,

[@Nscalemike56]

Awesome ...simple to understand...great info. I use a similar set up here in Vegas. And with all the mountains nearby I can still receive signals up to 50 miles away

[@IsaiahVerseRailfanning]

Instant like!! I've been railfanning for about 30 years and even record/ post footage. However, I've never had a scanner. I just watched a couple of your videos and purchased the scanner, the antenna, and the magnetic base. This will definitely help me be at the right place at the right time FAR more efficiently. Thanks for posting this.

[@finegirlphoenix]

Did you get the QW144 whip (144-152 MHz) that Danny mentioned or the QW152 (152-162 MHz)?

[@IsaiahVerseRailfanning]

@@finegirlphoenix I purchased the Laird QW144 whip (144-152MHz) from theantennafarm.com

[@corbinoreilly194]

I guess I am confused. The railroad frequencies are in the 160 MHz range and the antenna you bought is in the 144-152 MHz range.

[@IsaiahVerseRailfanning]

@@corbinoreilly194 uh oh. I haven't been railfanning yet since I've purchased mine. Should I go and it work, I'll let you know.

[@corbinoreilly194]

Isaiah Jackson did you test everything out?

[@brucebjorkman9336]

I switched from Radio Shack to the 125 AT a few years ago. GREAT SCANNER! I wanted a unit that was easy to program and had good sound volume. The Uniden fit those needs. AND it is AFFORDABLE! I also use a mag mount out of car antenna when railfanning. IT DOES HELP TREMENDOUSLY. Thanks for the good information. I have found that if you use your scanner regularly, it is helpful to have 2 sets of rechargable batteries. One in the unit and one set charged and ready to go. It's been my experience that fully charged batteries will last 6-7 hours. Maybe a little less if there is a lot of radio chatter.

[@KeepingitAnalog]

I just ordered all of it! Your channel had made me an addict.

[@jacksonsdrones]

Got My BC125AT and Diamond RH77CA Yesterday Looking forward to it on Friday! Thank You for this Video!

[@JacobCothren]

thanks Danny, this helped my purchase decision. First radio/scanner as a railfan. This will be a GREAT upgrade!

[@curtnicholson7771]

Danny I would say that is very helpful to a lot of fans out there and was super informative. Once again another great video of yours!

[@TyConSherriM]

It’s an awesome scanner and worth the price! If you’re new to it, it’s a little confusing to figure out, but you’ll understand quickly! I recommend! Thanks for the video!

[@Soolinegp38]

Thank you Danny for making this video! I've had the exact same scanner since Christmas and I've been struggling to find good antennas to use when I'm driving around. Now I can actually order something to hear CSX from more than 1000 ft away when driving

[@schlagerguy]

Hey Denny, I got very antenna setup you talked about in this video. I am nothing but pleased! It is probably picking up anything railroad within at 50 miles. This video, as is all of them, was very informative and enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work you do. It is appreciated.

[@epiccsx]

What do you mount the antenna on?

[@Redneck_Ed]

You are spot on with your comments on Motorola radios. For this type of use, they are much more difficult to program than consumer grade scanners like the Uniden. One thing on the mag mount antenna is to be careful jamming it in the door frame. I've run thousand of hours testing Motorola systems with mag mounts on the roof, and damaged fed line was a big issue for us until we switched to 1" dense foam in the window with a small gap for the cable. Blocks the wind/rain and no pinching on the cable. By the way, I just started watching your channel and find your explanation of the topics to be fascinating.

[@richardhawkinson3020]

This is an outstanding video. As a licensed ham radio operator, I think the best advice in this video is to upgrade the supplied antenna as soon as possible. I bought a Diamond SRH77CA antenna for my Uniden BCD 396XT when I got it several years ago and could not believe how much the reception range increased. They are well worth the cost. I'm sure there are other good antennas out there, but I have had good luck with Diamond. They are well-built and durable. Just make sure you order the antenna mount that will fit your scanner. My older Uniden scanner uses a SMA type mount where I believe the current Uniden line uses a BNC mount. The two are not interchangeable without an adapter. Adapters work, but they add hardware and cost.

[@RailFanRob]

Danny, thank you so much for covering this topic. I don't know how this one got by me for two years. I mostly use my phone as a scanner but wanted to get a handheld like this one you show. I had a lot of questions about it which nobody seemed to be able to answer for me or maybe they just didn't want to. You have provided all of the answers to every question I had. Thank you kindly sir.

[@chuckleeii8355]

Really enjoy your very informative videos! I ordered the Uniden BC125AT and Diamond antenna the other day and cannot wait to start listening in. I live about 4 tenths of a mile from the Ohio Central tracks which run directly into Columbus and should be able to pick up plenty of railroad traffic. Thanks again and can't wait for your next video!

[@B-Rac]

I've been trying to decide on which radio I should get. This video helps me make my decision. Thank you for sharing.

[@jerseyrailvideos4139]

i have the same exact scanner now for 2 months it’s very good performing. very helpful danny

[@railfanbryan7225]

North Jersey Railfan and Danny I agree with both of you. Great scanner and it performs well!

[@MrKfq269]

Where in Jersey can you railfan? Im in south jersey.

[@jerseyrailvideos4139]

MrKfq269 i railfanning in Bound Brook NJ train station it’s also conrail shared assets there.

[@MrKfq269]

@@jerseyrailvideos4139 ok thanks. Im new at railfanning. Last week I was up by Phillipsburg & Easton, Pa. I saw one NS train with 5 or so cars. I saw a NS train parked adjacent to the old Bethlehem Steel plant. I was riding around on my bicycle. Easton & Phillipsburg are quite amazing. Lots of old rail relics. Train stations, bridges and so on. Anyway, thanks for the info.

[@Jimmy_CV]

What is the approximate range

[@JoshRidestheRails]

I have been using this scanner for several months now. Everything he said is true. Highly recommended portable scanner.

[@SignalMan9292]

As I’m watching this my scanner starts chirping. Must be a UP freight in my town. Super useful and really happy it works in my own home with out interference

[@curtisstewart2866]

I have so many fond memories from Wildwood to Callahan watching trains with our Bearcat 250 programmable scanners. 161.100 & 160.590. I’m from Ocala and now live east of San Antonio, Tx. Sure do miss my family and grandchildren. A very fond memory was a ride on the Florida Special from Wildwood to West Palm Beach and back. The next train ride was an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train from Jacksonville to Ocala. The tracks between Gainesville an Ocala completely covered the tracks that seemed like we were going through a tunnel while riding in a heavy weight Pullman car. These rides I will never forget. My daughters grandfather ran a switcher in Wildwood for 43 years except for three weeks then SCL railroad sent him to West Palm Beach Bach during the latter 60’s there was a switcher on the north end and the south end and the ice plant working. The early 70’s there was fifteen or twenty EMD E7’s, E8’s and maybe E9’s waiting to go to scrap yards. The siding just south of Summerfield and north of SR42 had son freight cars occupying it; a freight train going north from Wildwood being pulled with four E7’s was sent into this siding, making four engines look like one large engine. The couplers were either broken off and or pushed into each engine. When I come back home I will look you up and share some more stories, keep these videos coming, Curtis👍🇺🇸

[@popsi50]

Kudos on the info. Have been a scanner geek sense High School. Also a "Ham" operator. Good advice all around.

[@jerrysinclair3771]

KD4IRN 73 de WA4CIF

[@popsi50]

@@jerrysinclair3771 WA4CIF 73 back

[@emeraldsoundproductions]

Thanks so much for the recommendation and video. I recently upgraded to this from my old Uniden Bearcat Trunk Tracker II and I absolutely love this scanner for railfanning.

[@MarkMLatham]

Thank you! Lots of good information, concise and straightforward.

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

Wow! My wife just bought me that exact same scanner for father's day! Thank you for the sources for the antennas. I didn't know about the chirps either. Thank you again and keep those fantastic videos coming! Terry from South Carolina

[@parkybob22]

Always fun to watch your videos. Very educational for stuff I have never even heard of. Than you

[@clicketyclackqld7904]

I have this, great little scanner, can not tell you how much I love it. I also use it for aviation as well as railfanning. I am getting the Diamond RH77CA for christmas so I am looking forward to that.

[@dave_n8pu]

Be sure to at least check out Amazon, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M1X73EA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is what it says on that page about the antenna: Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz. Dual-Band High Gain Handheld Antenna Rx: 120~900 MHz. (Gain: 440 Mhz. 2.15 dBi, Max Power: 10 Watts, Length: 15") BNC The receive range (Rx) is what makes it a good scanner antenna.

[@clicketyclackqld7904]

@@dave_n8pu Yep, Amazon is where I purchased it. Lucky that my local airport broadcasts between 120 MHz and 127 MHz.

[@austinyingst5902]

Spot on. My old scanner needs help and now I know where to find it. Thanks much!!!

[@wg99er]

Close call is a lifesaver.

[@yafois988]

Thank you this was Very informative to where I am way more interested now in every point of RF hobby.

[@justindeclemente1130]

Excellent video, thank you for the information. Much appreciated.

[@Papascoffs]

Just ordered mine from Amazon. Can’t wait to use it. Never used a Scanner myself.

[@felicciasc]

Another good part of an external mag Mount is it essentially turns your car into the other half of the antenna

[@epiccsx]

Do you use the external antenna?

[@cowperson4763]

I have the very same scanner you have Danny and it has helped me alot with my railfanning. And when i'm at home not railfanning i can listen to the scanner. It was money well spent.

[@epiccsx]

What antenna do you use listening from your house?

[@cowperson4763]

@@epiccsx ,I don't have an antenna. My scanner can pick up radio chatter with the antenna that came with the scanner when I'm at home because I live very close to the CP Belleville sub and CN Kingston sub.

[@epiccsx]

@@cowperson4763 wow, you must live real close to the them to hear good radio chatter with the default antenna.

[@cowperson4763]

@@epiccsx , Yup. I live 1/4 mile from the mainlines.

[@JohnsKeith]

Danny I love your KZbin videos. They are awesome and you do an amazing job with all of your play by play action and commentary. My wife and I moved to Davenport, Fl a few months back as we purchased a new home here. As a railfan about the same age, I would love to hook up with you one day to do some railfanning with our scanners and view the signals in action. Please, keep the videos coming. Thanks Keith Johns

[@CyclingDinosaur]

Thanks for that informative video. I want to get a scanner for rail fanning around the space coast/treasure coast area and you answered nearly ever question I have yet to ask but had come to mind. Thanks again!

[@railfanpat1719]

Great video Danny. My dad has almost the same scanner and thanks for the tip about using external antenna.

[@WETrains]

The BC125AT and Diamond 77 make a great combo. A downside for close call is when there is a NOAA Weather Radio or other constant broadcast near by. It can get annoying.

[@PM08203]

u can lock out those unwanted freqs.....

[@atheman90]

I have a Diamond RH77CA antenna on my Whistler TRX-1.

[@RickyG_RailTX]

It does that while my scanner is on the KCS Laredo Sub frequency.

[@madmax2069]

Another little side effect when CC is enabled is if there is a long broadcast/transmission you're listening to you can hear the broadcast/transmission hiccup for a split second (you hear it in the audio quite clearly) while the does it's thing in the background for the CC to function. So I just keep it off as I use my scanner to listen to Ham radio and to decode digital Ham transmissions, and when it hiccups it causes the decoding to error as it causes a barely noticeable cut in the audio.

[@madmax2069]

​@@PM08203 that just solves one issue when using CC, there are a few other issues due to it.

[@MrRandom750]

I wish i had this way back when i was first getting into this. Great info. The 1/4 wave works so well because it catches the hole "wave" of the frequency. Smaller antennas only catch the bottom part and try to make up for it so the long of the short is a longer whip usaly ends up in better results.

[@Squib1911]

Thank you for explaining the ETD or EOT device. You answered two questions I had with that simple explanation.

[@catpurrson3651]

As usual, your videos are so educational in addition to being enjoyable.

[@tracksidetrainfan5805]

I have a different kind of scanner but my friend has that kind of speaker and he catches trains hundreds of miles away thanks for teaching me about scanners Danny

[@bb_37]

I agree 100% about the usefulness of a 1/4 wave antenna on VHF.

[@capitalcitybricks]

A much appreciated video for those of us looking to get into railfanning. As always, a perfect video

[@dorothyfishbaugh4728]

Really cool video packed with wonderful "understandable" technical information. I do enjoy the information you give on your videos!

[@themanfromcabowabo1559]

As far as protecting the roof from grit under the mag mount, I’ve been using scrap tool box drawer liner. So far so good. 1’x6’ was $9.84 at Home Depot. I also spray cleaner on a paper towel when I’m walking out the door and wipe down the roof. HTH

[@jt4199]

Outstanding video, simply outstanding.

[@8Oblivion_Lost8]

I've had this scanner for around 6 years and love it.

[@sigsnrigs240]

Hey man I’ve been using scanners all my life this is a fantastic review good job

[@distantsignal]

Many thanks!

[@KDM66]

What a wealth of information. Thanks so much Danny. Keep up the GREAT WORK!!

[@GodSaveTheUnitedStates]

Danny, I know this is off subject, and I'm sure you hear this every day, lol. But, you have an amazing voice. It reminds me of the late great Casey Kasem. Also, thanks for the information!

[@MrMark85044]

I usually scan from 160.00 to 165.00. But that new feature that saves what it found is wonderful.

[@kevinmorley6300]

Who t f would give thumbs down for this informative video ? Who hates trains ?

[@mattbaxter508]

I use and recommend the BC346XT Uniden Bearcat scanner. Triple Trunk Tracking is super helpful for railing and you can use the usb to scanner adapter and then got to Freescan a free software that will allow you to enter all the local rail channels yourself then transfer them all quick to the scanner. You can save that file and then do other folks scanner as well. Loved the video hope my info helps as well.

[@MrBillCNW]

Another great video Danny keep up the good work. I sure love your channel you got great stuff very entertaining. Take care. Mr. Bill_CNW

[@JustinHolloway307]

good information i’m planning on buying one of these for my car to go rail fanning

[@rafjr4264]

I also have this scanner and I've never had any problems with it! It works great and the Alpha Tagging is a "HUGE" help!!!!

[@dabulphilly]

My favorite rail fanner wish u was up north here on the NEC

[@distantsignal]

Yeah, I'd love to get back and spend a few days on the NEC

[@bit-tuber8126]

Appreciate the details on the scanners. Some of the comments here are educational as well.

[@garag3054]

As usual... You’re the Bomb (best ever) 👌😊 I so enjoy listening to you explain everything that I’m interested in knowing, but at this point in life am unable to participate in. I do manage to capture trains passing through my town. Always like a kid when I see them and more so when I catch a CryoTrans car or Citirail engine which I’d not seen before. 😍

[@geoffreylee5199]

Diamond antenna, here I come!

[@RFRyan]

This is probably the most serious I’ve ever seen Danny in any of his videos.

[@noahater5785]

interesting. I was thinking of getting into railfanning myself, but wasn't sure what the best antenna and scanner was, but thanks to your advice, I think i know what to get.

[@TolgaEastCoast]

Great video, Danny... a spot on tutorial. I use a Diamond antenna and its like saying “once you go Diamond, you never go back”. I tried a Smiley and it was no good. The Diamond has gotten some interesting range. I’ve heard PC and Auburndale clearly from the Jenkins bridge. I hear Hialeah clearly from points on the Homestead Sub. It’s just that good. Now I need go get one of those external antennas someday. Some of the jokes were funny too, the first time pause one was pure 😂😂

[@vrmntthb]

I gotta go shopping! Thanks D man for the newest radio update Sir!