WB3DYE
Silent Key
Many agencies encrypt their communications, making it difficult to monitor activity near crime scenes even for the smartest scanner enthusiasts.
Stephen Wolf recalled scanning for fire and police radio frequencies as a kid in New York City, using a rotary tuner on a 7-inch black-and-white television. Charles Benn began listening to shortwave radio as a teenager, acquiring a ham-radio operator’s license at the age of 14.
Police scanners provide fewer details to public amid safety concerns
Stephen Wolf recalled scanning for fire and police radio frequencies as a kid in New York City, using a rotary tuner on a 7-inch black-and-white television. Charles Benn began listening to shortwave radio as a teenager, acquiring a ham-radio operator’s license at the age of 14.
Police scanners provide fewer details to public amid safety concerns