How Many Scanners Can One Effectively Monitor at the Same Time? Re:[MilCom] Milcom/Milair Maxium Channels for Effectiveness?

[Mac McCormick III]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken" <rfinder1 at verizon.net>
> Now comes the next question  --- For milcom/milair monitoring, how many 
> scanners can one effectively monitor at one time?

    I think that this is a question that depends upon the individual.
    Some folks have a hard time monitoring more than one radio,
    others don't.  The number of radios that one could monitor at one
    time thus varies by the individual monitor.  We should remember
    that this a hobby, not a job.  Speaking for myself, I sometimes
    find myself trying to listen to so much that it becomes a chore
    and I lose the enjoyment of the hobby.  Sometimes I have to
    remind myself to limit what I'm paying attention to and not lose
    the fun of the hobby.

> While mobile, in my vehicle I use 1 mobile & 2 portables scanners.  2 
> scanners are hooked up (via Grove's antenna splitter SPL02) to an external 
> semi stealth antenna (Pro Comm CD144MBN, magnetic mount).  I find it 
> difficult to determine what scannner the audio is coming from.  Of course 
> one has to also pay attention to driving!!!!

    There are 3 radios in my car and I usually have a portable with me
    as well.  For the most part, each radio serves a different purpose.
    I determine which radio the audio comes from by what direction the
    audio comes from.  The speakers are mounted in different locations
    (left, right, and behind).  This easily allows me to determine which
    radio is active without looking at the radios.


Mac McCormick                      "Green Comms Suck"
Savannah, GA
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