Archive for the ‘radio scanners’ Category

What is the best radio scanners for listening to atc (air traffic control) at an airport!?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

I want to know what the best but not so high priced scanner is. I don't want some $300 or more scanner but i also don't want a crappy scanner that completely sucks. I want to be able to listen to tower communications between the tower, and the aircraft. Also ...

Crazy day on the radio scanners!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

This video really epitomizes the thrill of radio scanning: November 4, 2008 (election day) Colonie, NY. - In 4 minutes: -Bird flies into somebodys house -Person arrested on suspensions -The DMV database crashed (NYSSP, Thruway) -The Colonie MDT system crashed -Saratoga Sheriff: failure to comply w/ subpoena -Wires down the road exploded!!Duration : 0:5:23

Is it legal to listen to radio scanners to listen to aircraft traffic?

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

I live near a busy RAF base and like to watch the aircraft taking off and landing but is it possible and legal to listen in to air traffic control to hear when something is due to land or take off? I see many aircraft enthusiasts listening to scanners so ...

Is it OK to bring Radio Scanners through airport security?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

I got a hand held radio scanner, and I was wondering if I can get through airport security with it? they are going to want you to put it in your checked baggage. you are forbidden to use a scanning radio while in flight.

Talking about radio scanners today : radioshack pro-97 pro-2050

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

radioshack pro-2050 desktop scanner. 300 channel. 30mhz-1300mhz range with exclusions. radioshack pro-97 handheld rechargeable scanner. 1000 channel. 25-1300mhz range with exclusions. if you liked this video or want to see something specific let me know. subscribe please.Duration : 0:8:12

radio scanners?

Monday, May 10th, 2010

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Uniden Radio Scanners BCD996T/ BCT15

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

This is a nice little video about the new Uniden base scanners.Duration : 0:1:9

What range of radio frequencies are civilians allowed to listen to on radio scanners?

Friday, May 7th, 2010

I want to buy a quality radio scanner, and am looking for a scanner that can detect all legally allowable frequencies. Anyone know what all the legally allowable frequencies are and perhaps a radio scanner that can pick up all of them or close to all of them? An answer ...

Review of Radioshack PRO-164 radio scanner.

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Just a quick review of of the Radioshack PRO-164 radio scanner. I'm still learning how to use it to listen to the police but it picks up airports, fire dept, public safety, etc just fine. I bought a telescoping antenna and an external magnetic mounted antenna for use ...

Can someone tell me about radio scanners?

Friday, May 7th, 2010

I'm looking to buy a radio scanner. Do some scanners detect more channels than others? If so how do I find a scanner that has most of the common channels, but is more economical? Just a brief explaination and maybe a web site with some helpfull info ...