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[wls4runner2110]

New to the scanner world but have always been interested. Trying to get some advice on which way to go since their seems to be plenty of options when it comes to scanners. If I'm not mistaken the Columbus PD have gone encrypted. What scanner setup would you suggest that would pick up most in my area. Thanks in advance!

 

[Jacksonechols55]

New to the scanner world but have always been interested. Trying to get some advice on which way to go since their seems to be plenty of options when it comes to scanners. If I'm not mistaken the Columbus PD have gone encrypted. What scanner setup would you suggest that would pick up most in my area. Thanks in advance!

It appears mostly all of the public safety in Columbus/Muscogee County are encrypted. No scanner will allow you to listen to encrypted radio traffic.

 

[wls4runner2110]

It appears mostly all of the public safety in Columbus/Muscogee County are encrypted. No scanner will allow you to listen to encrypted radio traffic.

I knew once things went to encrypted that the days of listening to local PD in my area would be over. Just curious what other agencies around my area that I would be able to receive. Maybe somebody local in Columbus or surrounding areas may chime in as well. Thanks for the reply Jackson!

 

[N8IAA]

GSP and DNR are conventional P-25.
Check out the database.

 

[AK4PY]

New to the scanner world but have always been interested. Trying to get some advice on which way to go since their seems to be plenty of options when it comes to scanners. If I'm not mistaken the Columbus PD have gone encrypted. What scanner setup would you suggest that would pick up most in my area. Thanks in advance!

Hello, wls4runner2110. While not scanner related, I thought I would extend an invitation to you to come to the Columbus Amateur Radio Club’s monthly meeting this Thursday September 14th. The meeting is held at the Macon Road library in the auditorium. We start gathering about 5:30 and the meeting officially starts at 6PM. I’m not sure what the meeting topic is this month, but I have a small segment where I am going to show my bicycle mounted radio installation. I’ll also be showing how to compare the real performance of an antenna in a live demonstration. Hope to meet you there!

 

[wls4runner2110]

I will try my best to be there! Thank you so much for the info!!!