Police Scanners

data · 04-07-2005, 10:35 PM

Anyone own a police scanner? I just picked up a Uniden Bearcat 245XLT from a friend since he's going out of town for a bit. You can hear some crazy stuff on this thing!

Tacoma Dude · 04-08-2005, 06:46 AM

What a trip, isn't it?

I think one of the first things that really opened my eyes (while I was still a sheltered college student) was exactly how many crazy... sorry, mentally unbalanced, individuals are out roaming around out there!

<96 Runner> · 04-08-2005, 06:53 AM

Fun huh? They also have live broadcasts via the internet for most of the major departments.

lee · 04-08-2005, 06:53 AM

what kinds of things have you heard?

are these legal to posess?

ROOFGOOF · 04-08-2005, 07:39 AM

They are legal to own, however I believe some states do not allow them in auto's. I work as a career firefighter/paramedic and there is plenty to listen to, especially where I work. (Baltimore/Washington metro area).

Plenty of crazies out there, listening to the calls is just a 1/4 of the fun, actually seeing the conditions people live in is amazing! ---I drink alot

LOL

www.incidentbroadcast.com has some live areas including the Baltimore area.

www.incidentbroadcast.com:8767 this is the port you use after downloading teamspeak (small file) Hope this helps.

96LtdYota · 04-08-2005, 09:39 AM

police scanners are a guarenteed good time... we used to use them when we would terrorize the girls soccer games back in highschool with a waterballoon slingshot to find out where the cops where at all times(small town)... and also when we would have parties, we could have up to 5 minute warning of the cops showing up, even a one minute advance meant the difference between caught and free...

they are amazing

***midiwall*** · 04-08-2005, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROOFGOOF

www.incidentbroadcast.com has some live areas including the Baltimore area.

www.incidentbroadcast.com:8767 this is the port you use after downloading teamspeak (small file) Hope this helps.

This is cool... I didn't know that there was a rebroadcast server out there.

Thanks!

MeinPappa · 04-08-2005, 11:37 AM

I thought most police and highway patrol were on a trunking system that is virtually unmonitorable... Is this not the case?

**Yoda** · 04-08-2005, 11:46 AM

They make scanners that do follow the trunk system (the one above is one of them....I have one too)

I know when there is an accident up ahead of me.
I know what lanes are blocked
I knew when my mother-in-law's neighbor died
I know when the fire dept is coming my way
I know when there is a high speed pursuit (and what lane the spike strips are in)

ROOFGOOF · 04-08-2005, 12:02 PM

True, you will find alot of agencies going to the digital format on a trunking system which makes alot of jurisdictions hard to listen to, unless you have a $500.00 scanner.

Alot of jurisdictions also simulcast their dispatch over conventional systems, which makes it easy to listen to on a conventional less expensive scanner.

I too have one in both of my trucks...its good to know accidents ahead while traveling, etc. My wife hates it, unless something interesting comes over or it helps us get out of traffic, then she loves it....WOMEN! :cry:

jethro · 04-08-2005, 01:03 PM

I've never heard of these, they sound pretty helpful and fun. How much does one of these cost and where could I pick one up?

JoKEpLaYeR · 04-08-2005, 01:41 PM

I originally bought a scanner to listen to train activity, but I've found that Police, Sherrif and Medics are fun to listen to while driving around.

Tacoma Dude · 04-08-2005, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jethro

I've never heard of these, they sound pretty helpful and fun. How much does one of these cost and where could I pick one up?

Easiest place to go would be the same place you go to pick up your CB parts - maybe Radio Shack? I don't know if Best Buy or more mainstream places will carry but Fry's electronics will definitely have them.
Ebay might also be a good place to check out.

As for cost?
Can have a pretty moderate to hefty pricetag.

**Yoda** · 04-08-2005, 07:29 PM

Prices on ebay were lowest I have seen. Frys was most expensive.

data · 04-09-2005, 07:49 PM

yeah you can ebay a pretty good one used or even a new one for a decent price. Try to get one that has trunking also.

04-07-2005, 10:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
data Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,903	Police Scanners Anyone own a police scanner? I just picked up a Uniden Bearcat 245XLT from a friend since he's going out of town for a bit. You can hear some crazy stuff on this thing! __________________ 98 Limited 4x4, Rockstomper skid, Rockware Front bumper, Warn HS9500i, 1" RB BL, Tundra coils front & OME HD rear, Nuke quick discos, diff drop'd, 305/70/16 Baja Claws, Electric Locker, couple of battle scars, but nothing major :)

04-08-2005, 06:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,377	What a trip, isn't it? I think one of the first things that really opened my eyes (while I was still a sheltered college student) was exactly how many crazy... sorry, mentally unbalanced, individuals are out roaming around out there! __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

04-08-2005, 06:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
<96 Runner> Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 10,690	Fun huh? They also have live broadcasts via the internet for most of the major departments. __________________ Christian <>< My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

04-08-2005, 07:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 815	They are legal to own, however I believe some states do not allow them in auto's. I work as a career firefighter/paramedic and there is plenty to listen to, especially where I work. (Baltimore/Washington metro area). Plenty of crazies out there, listening to the calls is just a 1/4 of the fun, actually seeing the conditions people live in is amazing! ---I drink alot LOL www.incidentbroadcast.com has some live areas including the Baltimore area. www.incidentbroadcast.com:8767 this is the port you use after downloading teamspeak (small file) Hope this helps. __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

04-08-2005, 09:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
96LtdYota Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, Al... ROLL TIDE!!! Posts: 1,557	police scanners are a guarenteed good time... we used to use them when we would terrorize the girls soccer games back in highschool with a waterballoon slingshot to find out where the cops where at all times(small town)... and also when we would have parties, we could have up to 5 minute warning of the cops showing up, even a one minute advance meant the difference between caught and free... they are amazing __________________ Beaux Its injured...

04-08-2005, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,766	what kinds of things have you heard? are these legal to posess?

04-08-2005, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
MeinPappa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Long Beach Posts: 299	I thought most police and highway patrol were on a trunking system that is virtually unmonitorable... Is this not the case? __________________ --Allen LOAD "*",8,1

04-08-2005, 11:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,648	They make scanners that do follow the trunk system (the one above is one of them....I have one too) I know when there is an accident up ahead of me. I know what lanes are blocked I knew when my mother-in-law's neighbor died I know when the fire dept is coming my way I know when there is a high speed pursuit (and what lane the spike strips are in) __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

04-08-2005, 12:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 815	True, you will find alot of agencies going to the digital format on a trunking system which makes alot of jurisdictions hard to listen to, unless you have a $500.00 scanner. Alot of jurisdictions also simulcast their dispatch over conventional systems, which makes it easy to listen to on a conventional less expensive scanner. I too have one in both of my trucks...its good to know accidents ahead while traveling, etc. My wife hates it, unless something interesting comes over or it helps us get out of traffic, then she loves it....WOMEN! :cry: __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

04-08-2005, 01:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
jethro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 902	I've never heard of these, they sound pretty helpful and fun. How much does one of these cost and where could I pick one up? __________________ 2002 4runner

04-08-2005, 01:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
JoKEpLaYeR Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 854	I originally bought a scanner to listen to train activity, but I've found that Police, Sherrif and Medics are fun to listen to while driving around. __________________ Steve/KG6ZJL <>< 1988 4Runner... it's giving my wallet anxiety issues. 'Locking the hubs and airing down... there is no better way to start a weekend!' - Me www.SteveArnett.com

04-08-2005, 07:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,648	Prices on ebay were lowest I have seen. Frys was most expensive. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

04-09-2005, 07:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
data Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,903	yeah you can ebay a pretty good one used or even a new one for a decent price. Try to get one that has trunking also. __________________ 98 Limited 4x4, Rockstomper skid, Rockware Front bumper, Warn HS9500i, 1" RB BL, Tundra coils front & OME HD rear, Nuke quick discos, diff drop'd, 305/70/16 Baja Claws, Electric Locker, couple of battle scars, but nothing major :)

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