Monitoring public safety communications and exploring the radio spectrum.
Modern police and fire departments use digital radio systems like P25 Phase I and Phase II. Uniden scanners are a popular choice for monitoring these communications and staying informed about public safety activity.
Check out my Scanner Guide for detailed information on getting started.
SDR technology allows you to receive a wide range of radio frequencies using inexpensive USB dongles and computer software. It's an affordable way to explore the radio spectrum.
Learn more about HD Radio with RTL-SDR.
Radio scanning is about transparency and staying informed. Citizens have a right to know what their public safety agencies are doing. Unfortunately, many departments are moving to encrypted systems that lock out the public.