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    XPR 6550 for listening

    Will a xpr 6550 work for my needs to monitor my local agencies UCSO and PD and fire I’m not going to purchase a scanner I previously had the sds200 had to sell it due to financial reasons and not in the position to purchase it or any other one. So I’m looking for someone that’s knowledgeable on...
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    Trying to find my local police frequencies

    Trying to find my local police and fire frequencies, I’m assuming they are encrypted, that’s why I cannot locate them. Any help would be appreciated, I’m in San Antonio, Texas Bexar County. Thanks
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    Questions and Concerns on P25 and Simulcast - New SDS-200 Owner

    Just a heads up, I am very new to scanners and radios so if I make any mistakes I'd like you to please inform me. Background: I recently bought an SDS200 because I've heard really good things about them. I live in the Charlotte, NC area and have looked at the Charlotte UASI page quite a bit. I...
  4. Uniden BCD436 HP scanner $350 with extra antenna

    Uniden BCD436 HP scanner $350 with extra antenna

    I have for sale a 436 hand held scanner. Bought it off here with no box or manual. Software is online as is the manual. I have a usb cord for you to use for power. This also can use AAA batteries of your choice. I can also give you a magnet mount antenna, that can be used in your car or in the...
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    Scanner recommendations.

    So I’m new to police scanning. I listen to the local scanner on my phone but because the multi minute delay and just wanting an actual scanner is pushing me to get a scanner I just don’t know what to get. Idk how to tell from the database if I need a trunk scanner or not I know I need digital...
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    Can't hear local pd or ems radio

    Why can't I hear local pd or ems radio I have a uvh radio but quite on there radio frequency I'm located in waverly, Henderson ky area please help
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    Hellenic (Greek) Scanners

    Hello! I would like to ask for some big favors. First of all, I can’t seem to find any resources on Police-Fire-EMS , Federal-side frequencies in Greece. If you can provide those, please, can you also suggest me a compatible radio? Also, there was a guy in the past, Mr. @spiz2013 [profile]...
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    PRO-91 Scanner and Kirkwood, MO

    FIRST... I am not an experienced scanner person, so forgive my ignorance... I turn it on and plug in the freq and hope to hear something. :) I use it to listen to local Fire / Police / Ambulance happenings in Kirkwood, Crestwood, Glendale, Webster area etc.. I used to be able to scan and...
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    What scanner and frequencies for Trent Hills,Ontario?

    At this time I only have a Realistic Pro-38,which is fine for listening to local ham radio repeaters. What would I need to listen to Trent Hills,ON emergency services? Are they encrypted? In which case I may as well not bother upgrading! Recommended outside antenna? Discone,other? Local...
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    Which Handheld is Best

    I am a Reserve Deputy in NC. Unfortunately, that means I get the bottom of the pile when it comes to radio equipment, so I am looking for an inexpensive handheld UHF radio to replace an old Motorola HT750. The ht750 will not transmit unless I am in the Sheriffs department, which makes it...
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    encryption is un-necessary

    i have been a radio hobbyist for 30 years. you, as a citizen, need to make your local officials think before they digitize & encrypt everything public employees say on a publicly paid for radio many scanner radio hobbyist listen to public service agencies to gain a sense of community & to be...
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    Chester County P25 System

    Looks like there is a control channel on the air in the West Chester area for the new TRS: 851.6125 SysID: 00A WACN: 92466 Site RFSSID: 010 Site ID: 010 Site NAC: 010 This frequency is part of the current pool for the Multinet system and was in the proposed pool for the new East/Central group...
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    Police Scanner for Eastern Cuyahoga County

    Hello All! New guy here with a question regarding police scanners. Thank you in advance for any advice you provide.... I am looking to purchase a handheld police scanner as a birthday gift in the next day or two. Can anyone tell me what type of handheld scanner works best for my area (Eastern...
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    Houston, TX - City PD joins county radio network.

    HPD flips the switch May 7th. HPD joins county radio network - Your Houston News: News
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    Amateur Radio & Scanners

    Hey all! Henry N2HJS here.. I guess I just wanted to make a post and get some opinions and learn some new things here. I'll start by telling you about myself.. I am 15 years old and I've been a Ham Radio operator for quite a while now with a General License. I've been operating mainly with...
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    Buying a Motorola Digital 2way radio for listening ?

    EDIT: I not just looking a Motorola radios it can be any brand. If I had like a Motorola Digital radio. and I programmed it with the the local police, fire, etc Freq. with is P25. Would that work. I know I would have to program DEC,HEX, Alpha Tags etc. so I can hear what I want/ or am I...
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    Warren County, Ohio Police and Fire Feed Gone

    The Warren County, Ohio Police and Fire feed was offline for a little but I'm not sure how long exactly. I think I read somewhere on the website that after 3 weeks offline that the feed gets deleted. Is this true and also does that mean that this feed will never be back? I hope it comes back...
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