Was wondering if anybody had a recommendation for the top scanner apps out there? Also: Is there a reason some of the online feeds have several agencies (in WV for example) combined? Would be nice if they would seperate police/fire ems. Any feedback would be appreciated..
Best scanner apps?
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Gordon Edwards Scanner Radio app is the best in my opinion. As for why feeds have agencies combined is it is the feed providers who choose what they feed.
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marksmith
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I also have the Gordon Edwards Scanner Radio Pro. Mainly only use it for hearing stuff that is way outside my ability to truly scan it locally and to alert to nationwide news stories.
If you really want to monitor or scan what you want... get a scanner. Very limited control (none) over online scanners.
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If you really want to monitor or scan what you want... get a scanner. Very limited control (none) over online scanners.
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+1 for Gordon Edwards' Scanner Radio app. I use it with the Bluetooth connection in my truck. Works great.
As for combining agencies, my view - admittedly biased, as I have three agencies from the same municipality on my feed - is that it lets the feed provider make better use of his/her scanner and avoids the need to buy multiple scanners, for example ...
As for combining agencies, my view - admittedly biased, as I have three agencies from the same municipality on my feed - is that it lets the feed provider make better use of his/her scanner and avoids the need to buy multiple scanners, for example ...
The above mentioned app is decent. The one I use the most is Police Radio Pro, which I think is by Crushed Box software. I like it the most because the display is larger.
I've also used 5-0 Radio, Police Scan, Emergency Radio and Action Scanner.
Action Scanner is kind of neat because you can listen to several feeds at the same time. Kind of like scanning several feeds. Unfortunately it does not display alpha tags (when the feed provider uses them) nor does it have a sleep timer.
Flythunderbird- how did you set this up to go through your truck's bluetooth connection?
I've also used 5-0 Radio, Police Scan, Emergency Radio and Action Scanner.
Action Scanner is kind of neat because you can listen to several feeds at the same time. Kind of like scanning several feeds. Unfortunately it does not display alpha tags (when the feed provider uses them) nor does it have a sleep timer.
Flythunderbird- how did you set this up to go through your truck's bluetooth connection?
My F-150 has Sync with MyFord (not MyFord Touch). When I bought the truck, I paired the phone with MyFord via Bluetooth so the truck would automatically connect with the phone each time I start the truck.
I start the Scanner Radio app and select which feed I want. Once the phone says the feed is streaming, I give MyFord the voice command "Bluetooth Audio." MyFord automatically starts pulling audio over the Bluetooth connection into the stereo system; the only thing left to do is adjust the volume levels on the phone and the instrument panel. It works really well!
Thanks. I too have a '13 F150, but it has the MyFord Touch. Hopefully it will work similarly.
I'll give it a shot.
I'll give it a shot.
"Radio Feedz" is a good app that lets you combine multiple feeds to listen at once, or in my case have multiple feeds at my fingertips that I can turn on and off with a tap.
If listening to a lot of feeds at once, I would only use it on wifi.
If listening to a lot of feeds at once, I would only use it on wifi.
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Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.(an old adage).
It should. There may be some small differences with the MyFord Touch screen interface, but the principle is the same.
My F-150 has Sync with MyFord (not MyFord Touch). When I bought the truck, I paired the phone with MyFord via Bluetooth so the truck would automatically connect with the phone each time I start the truck.
I start the Scanner Radio app and select which feed I want. Once the phone says the feed is streaming, I give MyFord the voice command "Bluetooth Audio." MyFord automatically starts pulling audio over the Bluetooth connection into the stereo system; the only thing left to do is adjust the volume levels on the phone and the instrument panel. It works really well!
I do pretty much the same thing in my Lincoln but it doesn't have bluetooth so I plug my Iphone into an adapter that feeds into the back of my factory stereo. I select AUX input on the screen and I'm in business. Works great! I usually have my HP2 in the car for the local stuff and a stream from neighboring townships streaming through the phone apps (Police Scanner + and Action Scanner).
BTW, Action Scanner does in fact have a sleep timer.
Tried it today and worked just fine. Even displayed the alpha tags coming with the feed. Downside was I could not listen to the "regular" radio.
I haven't been able to find that. Can you point me in the right direction?
GeneseeCoMI
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Another vote for Scanner Radio Pro. Tons of feeds and I really like the GPS locator for when I travel.
I use Five O radio and 911 radio.
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fourthhorseman
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Another BUMP for Scanner Radio PRO..Just installed and purchased..Fair price..Great lil app!
emtLarmy15
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I link the mobile page for rr and feed through them directly
The only "problem" with that, is trying to stream multiple feeds at the same time.
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Yes I agree with that
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