[Scan-DC] local criminal using scanners

[Andrew Feinberg]

Hi. Reporter here (but not the one in question). 

While clip vs magazine is the stuff of many a copy desk shouting match, I have never seen the term "automatic revolver" used. 

OTOH, it is not totally incorrect to say scanners were on a particular freq and omit a line about a TG -- which can easily become 1-2 paragraphs on what trunking is.  While it is a faux pas to persons like us, "frequency" it is much easier for  readers to understand using in fewer words. It is not a matter of being "sexy," it is one of being understood by your readership. 

Even you knew what the reporter meant, at least enough to make fun of him.   
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From: Glenn Morris
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Subject: [Scan-DC]  local criminal using scanners
Sent: Nov 22, 2009 2:24 PM

True. But do you expect better from reporters?  What reporters screw-up 
could fill a library of books. Firearms magazines are called "clips", 
revolvers are automatic revolvers and the list goes on. Besides,  it 
sensationalizes the story.  Saying "tuned to the Fairfax County Freq" sounds 
so much more threatening than "listening to the main police talk group."

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>Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:00 -0500
>From: Jeff Krauss <jeff at krauss.ws>
>Subject: [Scan-DC] local criminal using scanners
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>There is no such thing as "the Fairfax County frequency".  FFX uses a
>trunked system shared by all of its public safety agencies that uses
>many frequencies. 

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