someone Gave me an old scanner that was already programmed and I enjoyed listening to law enforcement and ambulance. it Recently stopped working. specifically, the police and ambulance stopped completely and it would blip, or make a noise then stop. So I assume the old Uniden nascar handheld going bad? No longer hear ambulance or police, just fire only. Any thoughts as to a good desktop or handheld, doesnt have to be portable, for home? Carroll county, mo. town of carrollton. very rural community. Other than that, I know nothing about scanners, nor really want to. Just want to be able to listen to what is going on in our community. Thank you in advance For recommendation as to what to purchase.