[TheList] Lightning

Tue May 7 15:42:10 AEST 2013

Hi Ron
I do have the same scanner here in Hamilton and recieve the normale 
channels.
I do have the software that you can use on the computer with a R 232 
connection to reset alle the bands  to reset the channels in software.
Happy to help if you come to Hamilton
Cheers Rolf
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ron heydon" <tvcam at xnet.co.nz>
To: <thelist at radiowiki.org.nz>
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 1:52 AM
Subject: [TheList] Lightning


> Hi all
> During a thunderstorm my multi box which had my modem attached was hit by 
> lightning.
> The modem and power supply was fried completely but nothing else thank 
> goodness.
> Since then I have installed a new D link modem which is working fine.
> However my Uniden scanner which was plugged in during the strike although 
> still working does not receive police frequencies any more.
> For the whole of today I am receiving ambulance only and no fire or 
> police.
> Just wondering if
> 1 Police now scrambling signals in the Bay of Plenty from today
> 2 Those particular frequencies somehow were damaged in the strike
> 3 The new modem is blocking frequencies
>
> Is there some way to reset the scanner ?
> Model
> Uniden UBCCT8
> The external aerial is above the house on a 15 metre carbon fibre mast
> with a multi element scanner aerial.
>
> Any help or solutions appreciated
>
> Cheers
> All
>
> Ron Heydon
>
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