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Radio Scanner? Hey all x
Im wondering if i buy a radio scanner, will i be able to listen to like Taxi transmissions, Shopping centre radio and similar things also PMR 466? As i would only need it for these things..
And does anyone know how far my radio scanner would reach, in terms of range?
And finally, does it scan automatically for radio activity? Cozmic Dude replied: "Scanners don't pick up much nowadays. Most taxi firms use encryption so all you will hear is beeps over what they are saying. The range depends on the original transmission. I believe you can still listen to things like airport traffic and stuff. You should get a CB radio, it's more fun"
panther replied: "I got 2 and they both work fine range depends on your Ariel, you can buy a dipole put it out side, and yes the do scan automatically, you can set a priority channel"
Gman replied: "I can here 3 taxi firms but only 1 that transmits and receives on the same frequency. I can here the local security guards which is most active, they pass on sighting of known shoplifter and suspicious activity. I also here local factories, university, car park attendants, bin men and many more. If you have a pound to spare you can get a beginners guide and FAQ guide from. Yes they scan for activity, that's why they are called scanners. There are many web site selling them so you can search for them and phone them and ask questions." How do i work my Radio Scanner? I have bought a Uniden Radio Scanner but cant manage to get any of the frequencies to work. Can anyone tell me how you do this? Dad's found yer scoo'er replied: "RTFM. (read the flippin' manual)"
exbelltel replied: "Hi Jac: If you have the manual, it should get you started ok. If you had posted the Model #, Uniden could be internet accessed to look at the information. I know that some of these manuals are not very easy to interpret. Post the model & see what happens. exbelltel"
Hugsey replied: "Try looking here for your model if you don't have the user guide:
Or if you have tell us so we can help!" Is it legal to use radio scanner in India? I want to buy a radio scanner for hearing the police, aircraft and other emergency communication.
But atfirst I want to know, is it legal in India? Singapore Citizenship for $1 replied: "In India, you can do anything..."
Lorde de Mágica replied: "The above answer is correct.
You can do anything in India.
I once started shooting birds middle of a street with my rifle.
Also ran away from the police because they were checking for passports or something. I don't know.
If you ever get caught, all you do is bribe the police to let you go.
Everything is legal in India if you have the cash." How do you work this radio scanner? It says 50 Channel 800MHz radio scanner Uniden bearcat. It won't hold a frequency for long and we can't figure it out. David replied: "http://members.accessus.net/~090/bearcatting.html" How do i improve my radio scanner reception? How can i improve radio reception for my scanner. Jade replied: "Get a larger antena.
Be sure that the antena impedance matches your scanner.
be sure that the wave length of the new antenae matches your desired freq.
Move the antena to a higher location.
Avoid using boosters, or signal amplifiers as they will not give you the results you are looking for. Boosters do not give more signal, they amplify the signal so you can then divide the signal to more devices or run the signal along a longer cable. They will not improve signal to noise ratio which is what you need to do. You need a better aerial." What type of radio scanner do I need to purchase if I want to listen to the New Orleans Police Dept? I would like to be able to listen to the New Orleans, LA police department using a police scanner. Which one out there would be able to pick them up?
Thanks! rainmaker replied: "Go to your local Radio Shack store"
leslie S replied: "if you are new to scanning I suggest you go to a local Radio Shack and talk to them or go to the bearcat site and check out their extensive info.
NOPD is in the 800 MHz range and you need a scanner that does .5 step intervals.
Remember these are FM signals and can only be heard "line of sight". I have seen people living far away from a town not understanding that it is radio waves they are trying to pick up." I have a Radio Scanner and its says Pch Lock out. What does that mean and how do i fix it? I have uniden Bearcar 30 channel 10 band radio scanner and it says Pch lock out does anyone know how to unlock them or the code to do it? stu_the_kilted_scot replied: "Not really the right place to ask, this section is about COMPUTER scanners, for scanning photos etc.
I'd suggest either reading operators instrcutions, or contacting a local specialist that knowa the equipment"
stephen p replied: "it means priority channel lock out.theres a button on the
scanner somewhere that unlocks it.when pch is locked into
set it to tha channel takes priority over all the rest."
Do RiN Entertainment, INC. replied: "see the following:"
Chessman replied: "It sounds like, the preset Channel Lock.
It allows you to preset channels." What are the radio scanner frequency codes for Slidell Police Department? I have a PRO-97 Scanner and need the frequencies for the department.
I have a pro-97 scanner, and i need the police frequencies for slidell, louisiana police department. fireman492000 replied: "Put your scanner on scan and when they speak lock in on it."
ecleeze replied: "http://www.nationalradiodata.com/scanner-frequencies-home.jsp
Just look it up here. I don't know your state."
Mr. Goodhi © replied: "Go to the local Radio Shack store,
they can probably tell you what the codes are."
rolo911 replied: "http://www.cityfreq.com/la/slidell/" What are the Fairfax County, VA emergency radio scanner channels? Does anyone have a resource that could provide me with the information about the emergency (police/fire/emt) radio channels in Fairfax, VA? Jimr381 replied: "It seems like it is 1670AM from this website." Is it illegal to have a police radio scanner and listen to the cops? I was thinking about buying a police radio scanner so that i could hear what the police are saying in my city. But im wondering if having one is illegal or if listenting to the cops is illegal. So if i were to get pulled over and the cop saw that i had a police scanner would i get in trouble?
thanks Artman replied: "Yes it's legal most of the time but depends on the jurisdcition.
For example in some jurisdcitions is illegal to use them in the car. In some jurisdiction you can't buy one if you have criminal record. And using it during a crime is also illegal. Also in some jurisdcitions you can listen BUT you can't spread out the information.
BUT even if is legal in your area, more and more police department are starting to change to encrypted digital frequencies so even if you get the scanner and their frequency you wouldn't be able to listen. So try the scanner before handing the money and don't trust all Internet sites; try to test the scanner in person.
And make sure to know the laws of your jurisdcition.
But for more legal detail read the articles:
Scanner:)
Legality:"
Radio Lady replied: "The answer and links given by "Artman' are spot-on. In a few states it's illegal to have a scanner in your car (usually with an exception for people who have amateur "ham" radio licenses). Any virtually everywhere if you use a scanner during the commission of a crime it's a separate offense.
For many, many years in Michigan it was a crime to listen to police calls in your car unless you had a permit from the State Police, but that law was rescinded a few years ago. From what I hear though, the cops in that state still get all nervous about scanners. :) Here in California it's no big deal at all, and the police don't give a scanner a second look unless you're already up to something.
I don't know of anywhere in the U.S. that it's illegal to listen to the police radio calls from your home. Police communications equipment, like so much other technology today, is getting more and more complex and high-tech, so you may need a fairly expensive scanner to pick them up, depending on where you live. In some areas they are using encryption (scrambling), which no scanner can receive. Why they do that for routine stuff, I have no idea." |
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