New to scanning & a bit overwhelmed? This is the best place to start. In This Article We’ll Show You Chapter 1: Police Scanner Frequency Basics Chapter 2: Radio Signal Formats Chapter 3: Police Scanner Device Types Chapter 4: Channels Chapter 5: Banks Chapter 6: Search Mode Chapter 7: Features Our Police Scanner Buyer’s Guide is another great article!
Read MoreAmateur radio operators (AKA “Hams”) are sort of like the outlaws of the radio communications realm. They operate on the fringes, well outside the accepted mainstream bands, chatting about whoever and whatever they want, wherever they want, on their own time, by their rules. Hams use their homemade rigs to wrangle the rodeo bull of
Read MoreWildfires in California, hurricanes in Florida, derechos in Iowa, twisters in Tornado Alley, and earthquakes in, uh…California. Wherever you are, natural disasters are more prevalent today than ever before. The beauty of radio technology is that it keeps everyone connected, and in times of natural crisis, that’s more important than anything else. Communication and gathering information during
Read MoreThe word “programming” sounds daunting though, doesn’t it? A projection of binary code flashes across your glasses. You’re “wired in” and typing at impossible speeds. Since we’re daydreaming, you’re Keanu Reeves in The Matrix. Well, to be completely candid…programming isn’t quite as dangerously cool. Still, programming is a learning curve. No, a computer science degree is not
Read MoreEven if you’re green in the scannerverse, you probably already use police codes in jest. The most obvious example is 10-4, which is simply used to signify acknowledgment. 10 codes are the most standardized class of police codes and, in turn, the most easily recognizable. Even if you’re (temporarily) receiving a poor signal, you should be
Read MoreJust cracked open your brand spanking new Uniden police scanner and trying to figure out how to get that puppy positively purring with perfunctory police pow-wows? You’re in the right spot. On this page we’ll show you the 3-step process: Skip all of this and have your scanner professionally programmed here. View our other programming articles: Step #1
Read More“I just want to listen to police in my area, why is this so complicated?” We’re asked this question daily, and like all things police scanner related: it depends, which can be frustrating. Programming each police scanner is unique with several variables, including: This decision tree should help you decide whether you should have your scanner professionally programmed or
Read MoreIf you’re the proud owner of a shiny new Whistler police scanner and have a burning desire to program that thing within an inch of its life, look no further. Here you’ll find our playlist of Whistler programming videos, in which we walk you through the basics of loading programming configurations to your scanner. On this page
Read MoreLooking for the best police scanner websites? Scanning has been around for a long time & with the large number of enthusiasts in the scanning world, there is a lot of information online about police scanners. Some of this information is extremely helpful and some of it is pretty useless. To help navigate the online scanning scene we compiled the
Read MoreAmerican Redoubt Radio Operators Network also: The American Preparedness Radio Network (TAPRN) Emergency radio monitoring/frequency plan prepper redoubter patriot militia emergency radio preparedness project for licensed and unlicensed users, following the 3 rule: Monitor channel 3 for 3 minutes every 15 minutes at the top of the hour (:00), bottom of the hour (:30) and quarter past/quarter to
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