im looking for a good police scanner...how many channels should i have minimum? how many bands minimum?? can i get one that runs only on batteries?? would appreciate any information...thnx
You would be correct. However you can buy scanners that do pick up the trunked systems for a about $300 more...I could be wrong (and if I am I'm sure someone will correct me), but I believe that unless you live in a really small town, most PD's are now using trunked systems with encryption so you most likely wont get much.
While 95% of the time your right it's not always the case though. While a lot of larger cities use trunked systems some cities like Houston Fire and Police are using UHF. City of Fort Worth on the other hand uses a Trunked system in the 800mhz band which encompasses Fort Worth Police, Fire, Tarrant County Sheriff and other fire departments around the area. It really just depends on preference and costs.I could be wrong (and if I am I'm sure someone will correct me), but I believe that unless you live in a really small town, most PD's are now using trunked systems with encryption so you most likely wont get much.
I second that.I have the Uniden Trunktracker III model BCT8
This is a great unit that you can use in the home and it comes with mounting kit also for truck / car..etc... Mounts like a cb would...
Incorrect my kind sir!I could be wrong (and if I am I'm sure someone will correct me), but I believe that unless you live in a really small town, most PD's are now using trunked systems with encryption so you most likely wont get much.
Its called car to car. I get them everytime. Even when switched to secured line.Is everyone aware that most Agencies have or are going to 800 + mega-herts ?
Scanners by Law that are able to monitor such freq. cannot be sold to the public.
Most communications are via Cell-phone and com-link on their in vehicle laptops.
Is everyone aware that most Agencies have or are going to 800 + mega-herts ?
Scanners by Law that are able to monitor such freq. cannot be sold to the public.
Most communications are via Cell-phone and com-link on their in vehicle laptops.