Scanners

[bruce71198]

I hadn't used my scanner in years, with all this P.A./scanner talk goig on decided to get it out and program the track frequecies into it, what a pain in the ass !! I have Radio Shacks duel trunking hand held and it's complicated or I'm not smarter than a fifth grader. I guess what I'm trying to say is the simpler the better.

[DJChyk]

A scanner is a great idea since you can only pick up the FM signal at most tracks if you're not in a garage.  Also, most PA systems sound like someone's talking thru a kazoo (or only work in part of the paddock due to lightning strikes, like at RA). 

For AMA races, they require teams to monitor race control and it helps tremendously.  We have a basic RadioShack model (~ $100) that came pre-programmed with race frequencies for NASCAR, Indy, etc, but it was easy to add other freqs.  With generators, revving bikes and PA chatter, trying to monitor via the external speaker was nearly impossible so I use an earbud.  Works like a charm.

[Germany]

I thought Blackhawk had a regular frequency they use. Aren't there paper's up with like 87.x.... on it?

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

I thought Blackhawk had a regular frequency they use. Aren't there paper's up with like 87.x.... on it?

The PA is on 88.7FM. Dunno if they broadcast for the bike races. Can always try the next time to see if they do.

[alocker]

I tried to find the channel in May without luck so I asked the main starter guy.  He said there is a frequency for the track but the org running that day supplies their own transmitter.  He did not know if CCS had one and I did not get a chance to ask.  I'm guessing they don't have one, at least not at Blackhawk.