Police scanner

[KK4SYW]

Is it legal to have a mobile police scanner with an external antenna in my car in Tennessee?

 

[GrumpyGuard]

follow this link and it will give you the information that you seek TN Scanner Law

 

[n4yek]

yes...

 

[stewart00311]

State yes, but you will need to check with particular cities you may want to operate on. Nashville has an old law on the books. I have not heard of it being used but check with your local govt.
Best suggestion is study for your ham license, and this will more than eliminate the legality issue.

 

[CORN]

Better suggestion: don't do anything to get pulled over!! I've had a mobile scanner for years = no issues! Even go to Florida (unfriendly to mobile scanning) twice a year.

 

[KK4SYW]

Thanks for all the replies. I have a handheld scanner and I am planning on buying a mobile one for my car. I am planning on getting my tech license soon. I have and continue to enjoy listening to the local 2 meter repeaters. Again thanks for all the answers.