Can a scanner alert to a police radio?

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Originally Posted by Sui

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Originally Posted by protias

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Originally Posted by johndoesix

Don't forget to check the laws in your area. In my state, it's illegal to use a scanner in a vehicle unless you're a licensed ham. I believe there was also an exception for media.

The chases that don't make the news are always entertaining.

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Getting your technicians license is pretty easy to get. Several of Uniden's analog scanners have BearTracker, which hears the transmission of the officer (usually within 3 miles on the stock antenna).

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Yeah you can get a technician ticket in a week or less. Writtens are easy.

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A week, the test only took me about 15 minutes.

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Originally Posted by Motor On

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Originally Posted by Sui

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Originally Posted by protias

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Originally Posted by johndoesix

Don't forget to check the laws in your area. In my state, it's illegal to use a scanner in a vehicle unless you're a licensed ham. I believe there was also an exception for media.

The chases that don't make the news are always entertaining.

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Getting your technicians license is pretty easy to get. Several of Uniden's analog scanners have BearTracker, which hears the transmission of the officer (usually within 3 miles on the stock antenna).

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Yeah you can get a technician ticket in a week or less. Writtens are easy.

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A week, the test only took me about 15 minutes.

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I'm not talking about how long it takes someone to take the actual test. You're at the mercy of two factors - your prexisting knowledge and how long it takes for you to be able to pass the test (It's probably a lot easier now than when I had to take it) and how long you have to wait to take the test at a designated FCC session.