Scanner and radar detector?

**proudNMAmember** · 12-12-2006, 05:43 PM

Wondering if I have my police scanner turned on, what if anything will come up on the display when I turn on my V1, or Bel, or Escort rd's? Has anyone tried this? I plan on doing this when I have some time.

**SmaartAasSaabr** · 12-12-2006, 05:50 PM

Probably. Remember navalert was getting a signal at 432 MHz with his STI.

**alias3r** · 12-12-2006, 06:29 PM

im confused, what do u mean to ask?

and aren't police scanner illegal? how did u get one, i want to get one too if possible but one of my friends said they were illegal.

**proudNMAmember** · 12-12-2006, 06:35 PM

Alias, scanners aren't illegal to use in your home/business. In some states, they are illegal to use in your vehicle unless you have a ham radio license.

**Orbital75** · 12-12-2006, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by alias3r

im confused, what do u mean to ask?

and aren't police scanner illegal? how did u get one, i want to get one too if possible but one of my friends said they were illegal.

Here is a really nice one that I use myself....
You can get one from ScannerWorld for $209.99
http://www.uniden.com/products/produ...r=TrunkTracker

**alias3r** · 12-12-2006, 08:04 PM

i think in florida they are illegal to use in your car cuz my friend had an outlet for it in his bronco because it used to be his dad's car (his dad was a police officer before he died) but my friend told me that you can't have a scanner i guess.

-could someone confirm that? (sorry im really tired so if the above paragraph doesnt make sence, that's why) (got exams this week and i went to bed at 3:00 am last night)

**bearcat** · 12-12-2006, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by alias3r

im confused, what do u mean to ask?

and aren't police scanner illegal? how did u get one, i want to get one too if possible but one of my friends said they were illegal.

So is speeding i yet to see the difference.

**jimbonzzz** · 12-12-2006, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by alias3r

i think in florida they are illegal to use in your car cuz my friend had an outlet for it in his bronco because it used to be his dad's car (his dad was a police officer before he died) but my friend told me that you can't have a scanner i guess.

-could someone confirm that? (sorry im really tired so if the above paragraph doesnt make sence, that's why) (got exams this week and i went to bed at 3:00 am last night)

Confirmed, illegal while mobile unless you hold a ham license, there are a few other exemptions too...

**cooljay** · 12-13-2006, 12:33 AM

Scanners aren't illegal. Some states though do have laws against having them while in a vehicle. Here are the current laws
http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/scanner5.html

Florida - (2005 law) - Use Illegal installed or transported in vehicles unless you are either a licensed alarm system contractor, member of Press ON ASSIGNMENT (*note* that), licensed amateur radio operator, or citizen with written permission from Chief of Police or Sheriff or Chief of Fire Department of your community.

**crazyVOLVOrob** · 12-13-2006, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by proudNMAmember

Alias, scanners aren't illegal to use in your home/business. In some states, they are illegal to use in your vehicle unless you have a ham radio license.

And in some states they are only illegal in the furtherence of a crime