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The Best Radio Scanners for Every Budget: Shopping and User Guide Radio scanners were most commonly used by police officers or journalists, but nowadays, they have a wide set of features that make them beneficial to everyone. They can notify

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Radio Scanners at great prices to listen to Police Fire and EMS frequencies.

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We have reviewed the best radio scanners you can buy. For police, fire and EMS scanning you should use this.

Radio Scanner Accessories

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Radios

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Two Way Radios

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What Types Of Scanners Are There?

Most scanners come in one of two configurations. The are most commonly available as either base/mobile or handheld models. Base and mobile scanners are designed to be set up in one place and used from there. For instance if you bought a base-only scanner you would set it up in your house and use it from the one location all the time. A mobile unit is different in that you set it up in your car or truck – often where you might have your standard radio in the dash. Each of these comes with large antennas and compared to handheld models have lots more power and a greater range. When it comes to handheld police scanners, they are exactly what they sound like. You can carry it in your hand or put it in a pocket (if you have big pockets!) They generally work off rechargeable batteries but they have a lower range than base models. This can be improved by the addition of a large mobile antenna, which will increase the range considerably.

I’m A Bit Worried. Are Police Scanners Legal?

For qualified legal advice please see a licensed attorney, but in general the answer to the above is that yes, police radio scanners are legal. There are a couple of communications that are illegal scanner frequencies though, which are cell phones and encrypted communications, which are often military. So as long as avoid these illegal scanner frequencies you will be fine. However there is also another consideration – using them in some states. So what state are police scanners illegal? They are only illegal to use while driving and that is in five states. The states in which police scanners are illegal to use while driving are; Florida, Indiana Kentucky, New York, Minnesota. And finally one last thing, it is illegal to use a police scanner in the process of a committing a crime other criminal activity. In answer to the question of are police scanners legal, generally yes except for the above. Please bear in mind that this is not legal advice.

What Types Of Scanners Are There

There are two basic types of radio scanners, which are the base/mobile, and the handheld scanners. The base and mobile are generally in fixed locations, such as your desk at home or mounted in the dash of your vehicle, maybe where the conventional radio normally sits. The base/desktop scanner is connected to the power at home and sits in the one place. The base/ mobile scanners have large antennas giving a greater range than handheld versions, and will also have a lot more power. The handheld police scanner is small enough to clip on your belt or put in your pocket (if you have big pockets!) The work off batteries and have a shorter range but you can buy an antenna to extend the range (click here for our accessories), though they are often lacking in power too because of the battery source.

What Is The Difference Between Analog And Digital Scanners?

There are two modes of scanner, the digital and analog. The analog is the most common and inexpensive type of radio scanner. They are more commonly used in country areas in rural communities and small towns. The analog scanners wont pick up digital signals. If you are going to buy an analog scanner, and they are a good way to get started, have a look around and see what is being used in your area. Digital scanners are used in most cities these days. They tend to be more expensive than analog scanners but they have much better reception and the sound quality is also better. If there is no analog in your area, you will have to pay the extra money to get digital, or you wont pick up anything. A digital scanner will pick up analog though.

BearTracker 885 v Whistler WS1010:

Jake Radio Scanners, Uniden Radio Scanner, Whislter Radio Scanner October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Cant decide between the Uniden Bearcat 885 and the Whistler WS1010? Look here for a great comparison of Uniden V Bearcat to help you make up your mind. Or have a look at the other articles and find a radio scanner which suits you.

Uniden R7 vs DriveSmart Alpha X: Which Radar Detector is The Best?

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If you want a speed camera detector, which one should you get, the Uniden R7 detector or the DriveSmart Alpha X

Top 5 Best Radio Reviews

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Motorola T600 Talkabout Two Way Radio Review

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With the Motorola Talkabout T600 radio, you can communicate with other FRS/GMRS radios, no matter which brand they are. They just need to be on the same channel and privacy codes.

Uniden BCD996P2 Scanner Review

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The BCD996P2 has an advanced dynamic memory system, allowing you to save up to 25.000 channels organized into different sections.

Uniden BearTracker BCT15X Radio Scanner Review

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The Uniden BCT15X Radio Scanner is a full-featured analog scanner which can be a base scanner or a mobile unit.

Uniden BEARTRACKER 885 Review

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The Uniden BearTracker 885 is a full-featured CB radio and a digital scanner. The Uniden BearTracker 885 is a hybrid CB/Scanner allowing you to scan and listen to public safety transmissions from the police, fire department, ambulance, and DOT radio traffic.

Uniden HomePatrol 2 Review

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The Uniden HomePatrol 2 is one of the best and most popular police scanners available on the market.

Uniden BCD436HP Review

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The Uniden BCD436HP is the first-ever traditional handheld radio scanner to incorporate the ease of use of the Home Patrol-1. This scanner one of the best on the market.

Whistler TRX-1 Handheld Scanner Review

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The Whistler TRX-1 is one of the best radio scanners you can buy. The Whistler TRX-1 comes with a 2GB microSD card, which is preloaded with the entire USA and Canada radio reference database.

Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Review

Jake Radio Scanner, Uniden Radio Scanner September 17, 2020October 6, 2020

The Uniden BC125AT is a handheld police scanner with a compact design and loads of features. In addition to its standard analog scanning features, the BC125AT features, the Close Call RF capture technology.

TTI TSC100RA Air Band Scanner Review

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The TSC100RA is the entry-level scanner from TTI Communications designed for air band enthusiasts and HAM radio hobbyists. Its main focus is on receiving air band, VHF band, VHF Low Band, and WFM Broadcast band.

Whistler WS1010 Review

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The Whistler WS1010 is an affordable and travel-friendly analog scanner that will keep you up to date with over 25,000 conventional transmissions, such as FM radio bands, marine, fire/police departments, air, ham, and weather frequencies.

Uniden BC355N Review

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The Uniden BC355 is the best low cost quality scanner that can pick up police, fire and EMS transmissions.

Uniden BC365CRS Review

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The BC365CRS is already off to a good start with the ability to store 500 analog channels distributed over 10 banks. This means you can listen in to public safety channels, police and fire departments, marine, aircraft, business/industrial radio, railroad, and HAM.

Uniden SR30C Bearcat Review

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The SR30C is already pre-programmed with service bands. Get direct access to more than 32 thousand frequencies, including those of: Police and Fire Departments
Utilities
Business and Industrial Radio
Marine and Amateur Bands
Aircraft Band
NOAA Weather Transmissions

Uniden BCD436HP Digital Scanner Review

Jake Radio Scanner, Uniden Radio Scanner January 18, 2020October 6, 2020

Uniden BCD436HP Review The Uniden BCD436HP is the first-ever traditional handheld radio scanner to incorporate the ease of use of the Home Patrol-1. It’s also a direct relative to the BCD536HP digital/base scanner, which you can check out in our review

Review Of The Uniden BCD536

Jake Radio Scanner, Uniden Radio Scanner January 14, 2020October 6, 2020

If you are a technology geek that can appreciate all the amazing features the Uniden BCD536HP offers. You can now connect the scanner to the internet. There are various buttons for different functions, a MicroSD slot, a mini USB slot, and a headphone jack so you can listen to transmissions even better

Review Of The Uniden SDS100 Radio Scanner

Jake Radio Scanner, Radio Scanners, Uniden SDS100 Radio Scanner January 13, 2020October 6, 2020

Uniden SDS100 True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner, Designed for Improved Digital Performance in Weak-Signal and Simulcast Areas, Rugged / Weather Resistant JIS 4 Construction Uniden have created the SDS100 model as the first scanner with defined radio technology in order

Review of the Uniden SDS200 Radio Scanner

Jake Radio Scanner, Uniden Radio Scanner, Uniden SD200 Radio Scanner January 13, 2020October 6, 2020

This Uniden SDS200 Radio Scanner Is Awesome. With nearly unlimited options and settings, the initial set up is extremely easy for Police Fire and EMS services.

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