Trunking control frequency, interference around the scanner [computer, TV cable, LED lights, etc.]. Could be someone with the mike button pressed by accident. There are many reasons. IF it was in the FRS/GMRS frequencies, could be someone taped the mic button so it was a continuous transmit. What frequency was this on? What is location. These last 2 are important as someone familiar with the area and frequency could help. And they could do a FCC database search. So more information might help to narrow it down a bit.