Good Scanner For Coachella Valley?

[trainerman]

What a good scanner I can buy under say, $400 either handheld or base that would get pretty much everything in the Coachella Valley? I understand PD's are encrypted but all other traffic. Home Patrol 1 or 2 maybe? Thanks.

 

[djpaulino]

Either one should work. You can monitor RivCoFD/ Cal Fire, CHP and maybe Imperial County on the RCS.

 

[trainerman]

Thanks!

 

[trainerman]

Either one should work. You can monitor RivCoFD/ Cal Fire, CHP and maybe Imperial County on the RCS.

How long has the law enforcement been encrypted here?

 

[scottyhetzel]

How long has the law enforcement been encrypted here?

Law gone for two years... bummer. Rso, Indio, p.s., cat city, dhs gone.

 

[trainerman]

Law gone for two years... bummer. Rso, Indio, p.s., cat city, dhs gone.

Is EMS and FD still free and clear in the CV?

 

[MEDIC135]

Is EMS and FD still free and clear in the CV?

Yes Fire is not going encrypted and AMR is NXDN

 

[KF6DGN]

Since local law enforcement is encrypted, save money and get something cheaper. I suggest a handheld; take it with you anywhere. A BC125 would be excellent. Great for civilian and military air. Will cover fire in the valley. You could monitor BLM, Fish and Game, and maybe the National Parks! A BC125 can be bought for less then $100.

 

[trainerman]

Thanks!

 

[cmdrwill]

I like your Dog.

 

[trainerman]

Since local law enforcement is encrypted, save money and get something cheaper. I suggest a handheld; take it with you anywhere. A BC125 would be excellent. Great for civilian and military air. Will cover fire in the valley. You could monitor BLM, Fish and Game, and maybe the National Parks! A BC125 can be bought for less then $100.

Would I need a P25 phase 2 scanner to get NDXN?

 

[MEDIC135]

Would I need a P25 phase 2 scanner to get NDXN?

You need a scanner capable of NXDN
P25 and NXDN have nothing to do with each other
They are completely separate algorithms

 

[MtnBiker2005]

For your area in your price range...
Mobile/Desktop... look at Uniden 996P2 since it will do DMR/NXDN.

Handhelds... different models available for DMR/NXDN... Uniden 325P2 , etc...

 

[trainerman]

Thank you.