scanSydney

Many thanks for the link Cartman. Wish I knew about it midday today, waiting for the Sydney train at Hamilton, running 30 minutes late.

Russell, send you a PM.

Kabe

Thanks Andrew and Mike,

Turned on the scanner a few minutes ago and looks like Beecroft is now alive and kicking again.

Kabe

Been away from listening to my scanner for a number of months due to antenna issues and finally able to reconnect during the week. With the atrocious weather in Sydney this weekend, tried both Beecroft and Gov. Phil Tower and only able to receive transmissions from GPT and nothing from Beecroft. Had...

Many thanks Matt, that gives me a better understanding how the system works. I could hear ferries in the Parramatta River OK via Beecroft but only the occasional one in Sydney Harbour via GPT (signal strength just above zero). Will think about installing a UHF antenna to pick up sites further afield...

Thanks Matt and Andrew for your replies and welcome. Sorry, monitor is a throw back to my working life in the aviation industry, just happy to listen nowadays! My main interest is the aviation and ADS-B (Kinetic SBS-3). Recently purchased a Uniden BCD996XT from the States and so my query re NSW GRN....

Seeking some basic assistance regarding which NSW GRN I should monitor. Live approximately 4.25km as the crow flies from Beecroft GRN tower and receive a good strong signal. Should I also monitor the other GRN sites such as Gov. Phillip Tower or will the Beecroft site suffice for all the Sydney cove...