Ok, here is the deal.
The City PD has recently upgraded their radio system to Digital.
I am about to buy a Digital Scanner (whichever one I see recommended in these forums) in order to be able to follow the news (BTW, I am a press photographer).
Word out though, is that even with a Digital Scanner that one frequency cannot be listened to, due to an Encryption Key, that Scrambles all comms. Now I have never heard of this, and before spending $500 on a scanner, I wanted to check with you folks.
- Are there WEP like encryption codes for Digital Radio Frequencies?
- Are these usually confidential?
Knowing what my PD is up to is key to my job. Unfortunately what they do not realize, is that they are cutting off the few guys who can be there to make them look good. Well, that is unless they are up to no good.
Anyhow, any thoughts on this digital stuff?
The City PD has recently upgraded their radio system to Digital.
I am about to buy a Digital Scanner (whichever one I see recommended in these forums) in order to be able to follow the news (BTW, I am a press photographer).
Word out though, is that even with a Digital Scanner that one frequency cannot be listened to, due to an Encryption Key, that Scrambles all comms. Now I have never heard of this, and before spending $500 on a scanner, I wanted to check with you folks.
- Are there WEP like encryption codes for Digital Radio Frequencies?
- Are these usually confidential?
Knowing what my PD is up to is key to my job. Unfortunately what they do not realize, is that they are cutting off the few guys who can be there to make them look good. Well, that is unless they are up to no good.
Anyhow, any thoughts on this digital stuff?