Police Radio Scanning Resources and Guides
Access live police scanner feeds, frequency lists, and codes for various regions to monitor public safety communications.
Many amateur radio operators also enjoy monitoring public safety communications, often called scanning. This activity involves listening to police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) transmissions on various frequency bands. While hams primarily focus on two-way QSOs, scanning provides a different perspective on radio activity and local events, using equipment ranging from simple handheld scanners to sophisticated software-defined radios (SDRs).
This category offers resources for scanner enthusiasts, including live audio feeds for specific regions like the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Operators can find detailed frequency guides for areas such as British Columbia and the UK, often listing police UHF bands and trunked radio system information. There are also tools like police code lookup apps to help understand the operational language used by emergency services.
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A scanner resource for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex including trunk information and a live scanner feed. -
A site for every scanner enthusiast but especially for people living or visiting the lower Vancouver Island Area and Victoria B.C. Canada. This page has pictures with aerial pictures. -
Hose Company 1 East Rockaway Fire Department Official Page. Scanning FDNY & East Rockaway Fire -
Independence Missouri Police Scanner, live & recorded audio broadcasts. -
Live streaming audio of Ontario Police Department. Super clean receive and high quality audio. -
Live streaming police, fire, and air traffic control (ATC) communications for San Diego County. Features multiple streams and a community forum. -
ScanBC is British Columbia's online radio scanning community -
Includes many police and sheriff frequencies -
This webpage explains how analog wide area two way radio systems were setup by various states before systems like VIPER, PALMETTO 800, or FLEETNET were established. -
List of police, fire and emergency scanner codes listed in numerical order. -
This page provides a list of UK scanner frequencies, specifically focusing on the Police UHF bands. It is a useful resource for hams interested in monitoring and listening to police communications in the UK. The page offers a detailed breakdown of frequencies used by the police, allowing hams to stay informed and connected to emergency services in their area.